JP2016083559A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance an interest of a game by a read-ahead notice performance.SOLUTION: As unit performances which can be executed in a read-ahead notice performance including a unit variation performance and a main variation performance, there are determined a unit performance in which execution of a ready-to-win performance in the main variation performance is determined, a unit performance in which a performance is changed to a performance in which execution of the ready-to-win performance is determined, from a performance in which execution of the ready-to-win is not determined, in the main variation performance, a unit performance in which a performance is changed to other performance in which execution of the ready-to-win performance is determined, from a performance in which execution of the ready-to-win performance is determined, in the main variation performance, and a unit performance in which execution of the ready-to-win performance is not determined in the main variation performance. As the unit performance in the unit variation performance, one of the plural kinds of unit performances can be executed, and as the unit performance in the main variation performance, the unit performance in which a performance is changed to a performance in which execution of the ready-to-win performance is determined from a performance in which execution of the ready-to-win performance is not determined, can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured such that a symbol change effect is executed in a symbol display means in accordance with a winning of a game ball to a start winning means.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has an inner frame as a main frame in which various members such as a game board and a control device are installed on an outer frame as a fixed frame installed on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game store. And a front frame as a decorative frame provided with a glass plate for see-through protection of the game board is detachably assembled to the front side of the middle frame. A game area where a pachinko ball (game ball) flows down is defined on the game board, and a game is played by launching the pachinko ball into the game area. Then, a random number value (winning information) for hit determination is acquired in response to a winning of a pachinko ball at a starting winning port (starting winning means) provided in the game board, and the random number value is set in advance. A hit determination is made to determine whether or not the hit determination value matches. In addition, the game board is provided with a liquid crystal type or drum type symbol display device (symbol display means) that can display various symbols in a variable manner, so that a pachinko ball can be awarded to a winning opening of the start winning device. Based on the winning information acquired as an opportunity, the symbol display effect is performed in the symbol display device, and the final display according to the determination result of the hit determination is displayed on the symbol display device with a fixed stop, so that the winning game (big hit game or It is configured to allow the player to recognize whether or not a small hit game) occurs. If the result of the hit determination is a win, the hit game (big hit game or small hit game) in which the open / close door (opening / closing means) opens and closes a special winning opening (special winning means) provided in the game board. Is provided to give players an opportunity to win prize balls. In addition, when a pachinko ball wins at the start winning opening while the symbol variation effect is being performed, the winning information acquired with the winning is temporarily held as start hold information up to a predetermined number, The next symbol variation effect is configured to be executed based on the start hold information that is reserved after the variation effect has ended.

  Also, with this type of pachinko machine, pre-reading whether or not the random number value (winning information) acquired when the pachinko ball is won at the start winning opening matches the preset hit judgment value. It has been proposed to perform a continuous notice effect according to the determination result of the prior determination in the symbol variation effect executed based on the start hold information stored when the pachinko ball is determined and determined ( For example, Patent Document 1). In this way, by pre-reading the random number value acquired when the pachinko ball wins at the starting winning opening, the player has a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a game across multiple symbol variation effects. And willingness to continue playing.

JP 2002-360859 A

  By the way, in the recent pachinko machine, the pachinko machine which can improve the interest of the game by the prefetch notice effect more than before is demanded.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and provides a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game by a pre-reading notice effect. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
The first control means (60) for acquiring the winning information upon the winning at the winning opening (30, 31) where the game ball can win, and the winning information acquired by the first control means (60) are started. A hold storage means (60c) for storing a predetermined number as hold information, a second control means (65) for determining production execution information based on start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c), and the second Based on the performance execution information determined by the control means (65), the symbol display means (17) includes a third control means (70, 72, 73) for performing a symbol variation effect, and the symbol display means ( In the symbol variation effect performed in 17), when a predetermined hit display is displayed, a winning game advantageous to the player is given, and based on the effect execution information, the symbol display means (17) In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility of the winning display being displayed Leave
The pre-reading notice effect is a unit fluctuation corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect performed based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c) at the time when winning information that triggered the execution of the prefetch notice effect is acquired. The production and the main variation production corresponding to the design variation production performed based on the start suspension information corresponding to the winning information that triggered the execution of the pre-reading announcement production,
The first control means (60) generates the specific information based on the winning information acquired for each winning prize to the winning opening (30, 31), and the generated specific information is the second control means (65). Configured to communicate to
The second control means (65) determines whether or not to perform the prefetching notice effect based on the specific information transmitted from the first control means (60), and executes the prefetching notice effect. Information for specifying the effect of the unit variation effect before the main variation effect of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start hold information corresponding to the winning information that has determined the winning information is determined by the third control means (70, 70). 72, 73) and information for specifying the effect of the main variation effect in the main variation effect is transmitted to the third control means (70, 72, 73),
Based on the information from the second control means (65), the third control means (70, 72, 73) is configured to execute a prefetch notice effect,
As a unit effect that can be executed in the pre-reading notice effect, a unit effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the main variation effect is confirmed, and an effect in which the execution of the reach effect is determined from an effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the main effect is not determined. A unit effect that changes from a production that has been confirmed to be executed as a reach effect in the change effect to another effect that is determined to be executed in the reach effect, and a unit effect that is not determined to be executed in the change effect Is defined,
Information specifying any one of the plurality of types of unit effects can be transmitted to the third control means (70, 72, 73) as a unit effect to be executed in the unit variation effect of the prefetch notice effect, and the prefetching As the unit effect to be executed in the main change effect of the notice effect, information specifying the unit effect that changes from the effect in which the execution of the reach effect is not confirmed to the effect in which the execution of the reach effect is confirmed is the third control means (70, 70). 72, 73).
Thereby, the combination variation of the change of production can be enriched, and the interest of the player can be continuously maintained until the pre-reading notice production is finished, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by prefetching notice effect.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. The primary distribution table of the special figure fluctuation pattern group which concerns on an Example is shown, (a) shows a 1st primary distribution table, (b) shows a 2nd primary distribution table, (c) shows the 1st distribution table. 3 shows a primary distribution table. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice processing. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous notice effect execution determination process. The continuous notice effect execution availability determination table is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the normal notice effect and the 1st suggestion effect in the 1st continuous notice effect. The determination table of a 1st continuous notice effect pattern is shown, (a) shows the case where the frequency | count of execution is 1 time, (b) has shown the case where the frequency | count of execution is 2 times. The determination table of the 1st continuous notice effect pattern is shown, (a) shows the case where the frequency | count of execution is 3 times, (b) has shown the case where the frequency | count of execution is 4 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows the unit effect in the 2nd continuous notice effect. The final suggestion display determination table is shown. The determination table of a 2nd continuous notice effect pattern is shown, (a) shows the case where the frequency | count of execution is 1 time, (b) has shown the case where the frequency | count of execution is 2 times. The determination table of the 2nd continuous notice effect pattern in case the number of executions is 3 is shown. The determination table of the 2nd continuous notice effect pattern in case the number of executions is four is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the unit effect instruction | indication command of the unit fluctuation effect in a 2nd continuous notice effect pattern, (a) shows the relationship of the change instruction command which shows the change aspect of a 2nd suggestion effect, (b) is The relation of the production instruction command indicating before or after the change of the second suggestion production is shown, and (c) shows the relation of the number instruction command for designating the number of executions of the special production. The determination table of the 3rd continuous notice effect pattern is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows progress of the game in the state in which execution of the some continuous alert effect was determined.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. As a gaming machine, a general pachinko machine will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” are states when the pachinko machine is viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. It points at.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. An inner frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (start winning prize opening described later) The symbol display device (display means) 17 as an effect execution means for effecting a pattern change effect by variably displaying an effect design (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) triggered by the pachinko ball winning (30, 31) is detachable. It is arranged. Further, the front side of the middle frame 12 is covered with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a opened forward and backward. The constructed front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

  The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output) capable of outputting sound and sound effects at an upper position of the front frame 13. Means) 19 is provided. In other words, a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on / flashes, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, thereby allowing the symbol display effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect according to the situation. That is, the lamp device 18 disposed in the front frame 13 and the speaker 19 disposed in the middle frame 12 also function as effect execution means.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20 a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game The launch position of the pachinko ball to the region 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various designs, characters, and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is accommodated in an accommodation case is used, but is not limited thereto. Instead, various known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a drum-type symbol display device and a dot matrix-type symbol display device can be adopted. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 36 as an operation means is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14. The operation button 36 is arranged on the front side of the front frame 13 where the player can reach, and the contents of the effect can be changed by pressing the operation button 36 at a predetermined timing. The operation button 36 is configured to output a press signal to the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 when the button 36 is pressed.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably assembled to the back side of the game board 20. It has been. A guide rail 21 curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and a game area 20 a in which a pachinko ball flows down is defined by the guide rail 21, and is formed on the middle frame 12. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a not-shown hitting ball launching device is launched into the game area 20a. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. A decorative body 25, various winning devices 40, 45, a gate member 48, etc.) are attached from the front side, and an out port 22 for discharging pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a is provided at the lowest position of the game area 20a. It has been established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately determined as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the game board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, it is also called a center role formed in a frame shape that opens in the front and rear at the approximate center of the game area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and is arranged so that various game effect parts face the effect region 25a defined inside the opening of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In the embodiment, the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 on the upper side in the effect area 25a in the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the lower part in the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A movable effect device 80 that operates according to the effect performed by the symbol display device 17 is disposed on the side. Further, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed to have a size extending over substantially the entire length in the vertical direction in the game area 20a.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the game board 20 over the entire circumference thereof, so that the game area 20a and the effect area 25a are formed. The pachinko balls that flow down the game area 20 a do not enter the inside of the opening of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. In other words, the game area 20a of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path defined on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a second ball flow path defined on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The pachinko balls flow down the first ball flow path or the second ball flow path according to the position and launch intensity of the pachinko balls that are partitioned and launched into the game area 20a of the game board 20. The game board 20 is provided with a number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a (the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path), and the flow direction of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a. Is configured to be changed irregularly.

  Further, the game board 20 is provided with winning holes 30, 31, 41, 46 at appropriate positions where pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can be won, and the winning holes 30, 31, 41, 46 are provided. With the winning of a pachinko ball (specifically, detection by each of the winning detection sensors 34, 35, 44, and 47, which will be described later) as the payout condition of the winning ball, the number of winning balls determined for each winning mouth is paid out. It is configured to be. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a winning prize opening (starting prize means) 30 is established in which a winning condition of a prize ball is established and a starting condition of a symbol variation effect (a special figure fluctuation display described later) is established in response to a winning of a pachinko ball. , 31 and a special winning opening (special winning means) 41 that allows a pachinko ball to be won by the occurrence of a hit game as a special game, which will be described later, and a payout condition for the winning ball is established by taking the pachinko ball as a trigger. And a normal winning opening 46 where a payout condition for the winning ball is established in response to the winning of the pachinko ball. Specifically, the start winning ports 30, 31 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the special winning port 41 is provided in the second ball flow path of the game area 20a. The normal winning opening 46 is provided in each of the first ball flow path and the second ball flow path in the game area 20a. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a big hit game in which the game state after the hit game is determined according to the type of the hit game is set as the win game, and may be displayed as a big hit game hereinafter.

(Regarding the start prize opening 30, 31)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first start winning opening (first starting winning means) 30 located on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a. It is said that. Further, the second start winning port 31 is configured to be openable and closable on the right side of the second start winning port (second start winning means, variable start winning port) 31 located on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 33 is provided, and the opening / closing member 33 closes and opens the second start winning opening 31 when the start winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as driving means is driven. It is configured to be displaced to an open position. In FIG. 2, the opening position of the opening / closing member 33 is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 30 is configured such that a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can always win with a certain probability, and the second start winning opening 31 drives the start winning solenoid 32. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in a state in which the opening and closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position, the winning of the pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 31 is blocked, and the pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path in the game area 20a is prevented. The probability that a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a wins the second start winning port 31 is set lower than the probability of winning the first start winning port 30. On the other hand, in the state where the opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the open position, the pachinko ball received by the opening / closing member 33 is guided to the second start winning opening 31, thereby the first ball flow path of the game area 20a. The probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path in the game area 20a wins the second start winning port 31 is higher than the probability that the pachinko ball flowing down the first start winning port 30 wins. Is set. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 31 when the opening / closing member 33 is displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%), but the pachinko ball can be won. Alternatively, the second start winning opening 31 may be opened.

  Further, start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 (see FIG. 8) are provided as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 30 and 31. The start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the payout of the winning ball on the condition that the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. ing. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is established. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first starting winning port 30 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning port 30). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the winning ball payout condition is satisfied triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning port 31 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31) The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (two in the embodiment) of prize balls. Note that the same number of payout balls may be given when the pachinko balls are awarded to the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31, and the second start is more than when winning the first start winning opening 30. It is also possible to increase the number of payout balls at the time of winning a prize at the winning opening 31.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a uses the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 to detect pachinko balls (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 30, 31), and the main control CPU 60a performs various winning information ( Various random number information (to be described later) is acquired, and special figure hit determination (win determination) to be described later is performed based on the acquired winning information. Based on the result of the special symbol determination, a symbol variation effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and a special symbol variation display is performed in special symbol display units 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the decorative symbols are fixedly displayed in a fixed combination on the symbol display device 17 with a predetermined symbol display (for example, a set of three identical decorative drawings). Thus, the winning game advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning opening 41 is opened under a predetermined opening condition with the occurrence of the winning game, so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. It is configured. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 are provided for each start winning opening 30 and 31, and in the following description, a sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 is a first start winning detection. The sensor 34 may be referred to as a sensor corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 and may be referred to as a second start winning detection sensor 35.

(About the special prize opening 41)
In the game area 20a of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, a special winning device (winning means) 40 having the special winning port 41 in the second ball flow path is disposed. The special winning device 40 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 43 for opening and closing the special winning opening 41 so that the special winning opening 41 can be opened and closed. The special winning apparatus 40 opens and closes when the special winning solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) as a driving means is driven. The member 43 is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the member 43 is closed and an open position where the member 43 is opened. In the embodiment, a pair of opening / closing members 43 are provided on the left and right side portions sandwiching the special winning opening 41, and the pair of opening / closing members 43 are moved closer to and away from each other by driving the special winning solenoid 42. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the special winning opening 41 is opened and closed by being displaced to the open position, and the special winning opening 41 is closed by the opening and closing member 43. Further, the special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening 41. The special winning detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a winning ball payout condition is that a detection signal from the special winning detection sensor 44 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 44 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the special winning opening 41), the main control board 60 has a predetermined number ( In the embodiment, the payout of 14 prize balls is determined. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 is provided with a predetermined jackpot game according to the type of jackpot when the special winning device 40 is opened in response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the starting winning ports 30 and 31. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 according to the open / close conditions.

(Regarding the regular winning opening 46)
As shown in FIG. 2, the regular winning opening 46 is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a of the game board 20, and pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a are provided. It is configured to be able to win with a certain probability at all times. Further, the normal winning opening 46 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 8) as a normal winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 46. The normal winning detection sensor 47 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a winning ball payout condition is that a detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor 47 is input to the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60. The main control CPU 60a determines the payout of prize balls. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 47 (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball into the normal winning port 46), the main control board 60 has a predetermined number ( In the embodiment, the payout of 5) prize balls is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a normal winning device 45 provided with a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of normal winning ports 46 in the first ball flow path of the game area 20a. It is arranged so as to be positioned below the first start winning opening 30, and prioritizes securing a chance to win a pachinko ball in the first start winning opening 30 and wins the first start winning opening 30. The pachinko balls that did not exist can now win the regular winning opening 46. In addition, a predetermined number (in the embodiment, one) of normal winning holes 46 are provided in the special winning device 40 in the second ball flow path of the game area 20a, and the normal winning holes of the second ball flow path are provided. 46 is configured to be positioned below the second start winning opening 31 and secures a pachinko ball winning opportunity to the second starting winning opening 31 with priority. Pachinko balls that have not won a prize can win the regular prize opening 46. The normal winning device 45 is provided with a game information display unit M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a. By checking the game information display unit M, it is possible to play a game. Necessary game information can be confirmed appropriately. Here, in the game information display unit M of the embodiment, as the respective displays for displaying the game information, special figure display parts 50A and 50B, special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, a common figure display part 55, a universal figure display part 55, A figure hold display unit 56, a round display unit 57, and a right-handed display unit 59 are provided. The game information display unit M is provided on the back side of a see-through board 45a (see FIG. 2) provided in the normal winning device 45 so as to be positioned on substantially the same plane as the board of the game board 20.

(About the gate member 48)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate member 48 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path of the game area 20a can pass is provided. The gate member 48 is provided with a gate sensor 49 (see FIG. 8). The gate sensor 49 detects pachinko balls passing through the gate member 48. The gate sensor 49 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a sphere detection signal is input from the gate sensor 49 to the main control board 60 (that is, the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 49 is detected). Along with this, various passage detection information (random information such as random numbers for determining per map to be described later) is acquired, and based on this acquired information, it is configured to perform a per-map determination (lottery per general map) to be described later. ing. The start winning solenoid 32 is driven and controlled according to the result of the lottery per lot, so that the opening / closing member 33 is opened / closed. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a winning opening determination means for determining whether or not to open the second start winning opening 31 based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor 49.

(Regarding special figure display parts 50A and 50B)
The special figure display units (display means) 50A, 50B are for notification indicating the result of lottery per special figure (big hit determination) that is performed when the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 are won. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special view display units 50A and 50B start the variable display in response to winning (detection by the first starting winning detection sensor 34) at the first starting winning opening 30. The special figure display unit 50A and a second special figure display unit 50B that starts a variable display triggered by winning at the second start winning prize port 31 (detection by the second start prize winning detection sensor 35). Each of the parts 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display parts. Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30, there is a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) in which the light emission display section of the first special figure display section 50 </ b> A is sequentially turned on and off. This is performed, and one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is finally lit. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31, a change display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special view change display) is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special view display portion 50 </ b> B is turned on / off. Thus, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting unit is finally lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of the Example was comprised by the 7 segment display part which can display a decimal point, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but was comprised by several LED. A display unit, a dot matrix display unit, a small liquid crystal display unit, or other display means capable of displaying special figures can be employed.

  Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on the special chart display units 50A and 50B are 100 types of special charts as a winning display (big hit symbol) that can recognize the winning winning combination, and the misalignment that can recognize the deviation. One type of special figure as a display (out of symbol) is set corresponding to each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure. As a result of the figure fluctuation display, the determined special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B in a fixed stop display. In addition, the number of special symbols as a jackpot symbol or off symbol that can be displayed in each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special figure as a big hit display is displayed on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, so that a big hit game corresponding to the win display is continuously given to the player. The jackpot game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 store the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning port 30 and the second starting winning port 31 in the internal storage means. (In the embodiment, when storing as special figure start hold information (start hold information) in the main control RAM 60c), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52, 53 receive the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 as the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 The main control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 for displaying the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52, 53 includes a plurality (in the embodiment, 2) each of the light emitting display sections. A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of start hold information. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 and the second 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs arranged on the left and right, and each start hold storage number is from “1” to In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit from the left, and in the case where each start hold storage number is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are displayed. 53 blinks in order from the left, so that the player can grasp the number of the hold information.

(About the general map display 55)
The normal map display unit 55 is a normal notification for showing a result of a lottery per map (judgment per standard map) triggered by the pachinko ball detection of the gate sensor 49 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate member 48). It is a display unit that displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a general figure) in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the general-purpose display unit 55, a plurality of types of general-purpose figures are changed in response to the detection of the pachinko sphere of the gate sensor 49 (passing the pachinko sphere of the gate member 48). The universal map change display for deriving the universal map is performed. In the embodiment, two types of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the general diagram is shown by the light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit and the light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit. In the following description, a common figure indicated by lighting only the right LED is referred to as a general figure “0”, and a common figure indicated by lighting only the left LED is referred to as a common figure “1”. Then, from the final lighting result of the general map display section 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the universal map “1” is displayed on the universal map display unit 55 in the case of the universal map, and the universal map “0” is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The usual figure hold display unit 56 stores ball passage detection information (various random number information such as random numbers for judgment per common figure) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48 in an internal storage means (implemented). In the example, in the case where it is stored in the main control RAM 60c as general-purpose start hold information (start-start hold information), it is a display unit that displays the number of hold of the general-purpose start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. The number of reserved general-purpose drawings stored in the general-purpose map display 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate member 48, and decremented by 1 when the map-variable display is started. A predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of normal start reserved memories, and the number of normal start reserved memories can be added up to the upper limit number. Specifically, in the general-purpose hold display unit 56 of the embodiment, when the general-purpose start storage number is 1 to 2, the general-purpose hold display unit 56 is lit in order from the top, and the general-purpose start storage number is 3 In the case of .about.4, the usual figure hold display section 56 blinks in order from the top, so that the number of holds on which the usual figure change display is performed can be grasped.

(About the round display part 57)
The round display unit 57 is a display unit that displays the number of rounds of the winning jackpot game in an identifiable manner when the jackpot determination is won. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games as will be described later, and a predetermined number of rounds ( A plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers) are set, and are displayed on the round display section 57 for notifying the prescribed round number of the winning jackpot game. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (three in the embodiment). In the embodiment, three types of “2 times”, “4 times”, and “16 times” are set as the specified number of rounds of the big hit game, and an LED to be lit is determined for each specified number of rounds. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot game won in accordance with the lighting position is notified. In addition, on the see-through plate 45a covering the front surface of the game information display unit M, a numerical value representing the specified number of rounds indicated by each LED is displayed at a position corresponding to each LED of the round display unit 57. The specified number of rounds corresponding to the lighting position can be directly recognized.

(Right-handed display 59)
The right-handed display unit 59 is a display unit that displays in a identifiable manner that the player is in a right-handed gaming state in which a pachinko ball is launched into the second ball flow down path and the game is executed. In other words, in the right-handed game state, the player can play a game by launching a pachinko ball into the second ball flow path, and can provide more benefits to the player than when playing a game with a pachinko ball launched into the first ball flow path. Is given, and the right-handed display portion 59 is informed that it is in the right-handed gaming state. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment in which the second start winning port 31 and the special winning device 40 are arranged on the second ball flow path as described above, a state in which a variable state described later is given and a jackpot game The state to which is given corresponds to the right-handed gaming state. The right-handed display unit 59 of the embodiment includes a light-emitting display unit that includes a predetermined number of LEDs (one in the embodiment), and is in a right-handed gaming state by turning on the LED of the right-handed display unit 59. This is reported. The right-handed display unit 59 lights up after the special figure is confirmed and stopped in the first special-figure display unit 50A or the second special-figure display unit 50B and shifts to the right-handed gaming state. It turns off as it ends.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning award. The decoration of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is started to change in response to winning in the mouth 31. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, A symbol combination of decorations to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 combining the effective stop positions 27 of 26c is displayed. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative drawing is provided for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is determined one place at a time, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line 28 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the stopped symbol effective line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

  The symbol display device 17 displays a variation so that the decoration moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the embodiment) at the start of the symbol variation effect. The decorative drawings that are variably displayed in the determined stop order are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the embodiment, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decorative symbols start to vary in the order of the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, and the right symbol column 26c. The left symbol column 26a, the right symbol column 26c, and the middle symbol column Based on the variation timing of the decorative drawing that is stopped and displayed in the order of 26b, the variation of the decorative drawing according to the effect content of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the number of stored special drawing start hold information (described later), etc. The timing is appropriately changed.

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is determined from the start of the variation of the decorative drawing (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one special diagram start hold information. The process is executed once until the stop. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize detection sensor. 600 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on the detection of 35. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

  Here, in the first special figure display unit 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative figure are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special symbol display unit 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the second special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 2 and the decorative diagram are confirmed and stopped. Is done. In the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When one of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is performing the special figure fluctuation display, The first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The figure is variably displayed in order in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. The decoration diagram of the embodiment has a first identification pattern that can be definitely recognized by the player to give a certain change state (described later) after the jackpot game is finished, and a possibility that the probability change state is given after the jackpot game is finished. Is classified into a second identification symbol that can be recognized indefinitely. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the big hit game is finished will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawing, the special decoration drawing determined other than the basic decoration drawing can also be used. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

  Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the symbol display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a winning game (big hit game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set as the big hit symbol combination. . The symbol combination of the decorations that can recognize the jackpot becomes a jackpot display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. In the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is set to be able to display a special decoration drawing (special symbol), and the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set. Any of the above (for example, the effective stop position of the middle symbol row) is displayed in a fixed stop manner so that it can be recognized that a predetermined big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the jackpot game becomes the jackpot suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ), In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as a trigger for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined jackpot game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in a continuous ascending or descending order (for example, “123”, “321”), and decorative symbols in the left symbol row 26a and the middle symbol row 26b. Are the same, and the symbol combination of the right symbol column 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and the symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are a predetermined word alignment (for example, “758” (Nagoya)). ) And the like. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that can be selected not only as a disappointing display result but also as a jackpot display result.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol row (in the embodiment, the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) among the plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (implemented) In the example, the middle symbol row 26b) is displayed in a variable display (reach display), so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. A specific example of reach display is a symbol combination (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c. In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) that form the reach display are in a temporarily stopped display state, and the decoration symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 26b). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol sequences are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol variation display performed by the first special symbol display unit 50A and the second special symbol display unit 50B. Is done. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B and the symbol combination of the decorations displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is provided. When the process is completed, the special figure is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped on the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17. It is like that. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol. Yes.

(About probabilistic state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (219/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (441/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not imparted is the non-probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot game is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player will be the probability variation jackpot. Playing games while expecting. In addition, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit game to which a probability variation state is given, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until a predetermined number of symbol variation effects (special figure variation display) is executed. Is done. In the embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is continuously given until 200 symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) are executed. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to continue to give a certain probability state after the probability variation state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-probability variation state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability variation state may be continuously given until the big hit game is generated. In addition, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31 increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 that opens the second start winning opening 31, it is possible to increase the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 31. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 33 for opening the second start winning port 31 once per map, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening / closing member 33. It can also be realized by increasing the number of times of opening 33, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the second privilege gaming state is referred to as a variable state, and the variable state in the example is set to combine (1) to (3) above. In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second start winning opening 31 is improved.

  That is, in the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the non-changed state is set to 5000 ms, and the change of the normal map change display performed on the general map display unit 55 in the variable state. The time is set to either 600 ms or 1500 ms, which is shorter than the non-changeable state, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed in the normal view display unit 55 is shortened with the provision of the changeable state. ing. In addition, the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (1125/65536 in the embodiment), and the probability per base figure in the variable state is set to a high probability (65535/65536 in the embodiment). It is set, and the probability per universal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of the variable state. Note that, in the embodiment, the interval between the normal map being displayed in a fixed stop state and the next normal map change (the normal map change interval) is set to 500 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the opening / closing member 33 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state where the variable state is not given, a predetermined time after the opening / closing member 33 of the second start winning opening 31 is opened in the case of winning in the normal map display (in the case of the normal map). An opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once until (300 ms in the embodiment) elapses. On the other hand, in the state where the variable state is given, when the normal figure change display is won (in the case of the normal figure), the opening / closing member 33 of the second start winning opening 31 is opened for a predetermined time (implemented). In the example, the opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed three times until 1800 ms) elapses. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 33 of the second start winning opening 31 is longer than the state where the variable state is not given, and the player operates advantageously. It is set to be. In addition, a maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning award 31 is set per one ordinary figure, and the number of winnings after opening the opening / closing member 33 is set. The opening / closing member 33 is closed when the upper limit number of winnings (closing condition) is reached.

  In the embodiment, the number of changes to which a change state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of changes) is changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit determination. Specifically, the number of fluctuations to which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). Specifically, the probability variation state is given when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol B, symbol c, symbol d described later in the embodiment). The number of times of change (200 in the embodiment) is set so that the change state is continuously given. In addition, when the type of jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is another predetermined symbol (symbol f which will be described later in the embodiment), the probability variation state grant period (200 times in the embodiment) The number of times of change (100 times in the embodiment) is set so that a short change state is given. In addition, when the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is a predetermined specific symbol (symbol A or symbol E described later in the embodiment), it is given according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit. It is set to change the number of times of change. Specifically, in the embodiment, the number of times of change is set to be 33 times, 100 times, or 200 times according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit. Here, the condition for giving the variable state is determined for each type of jackpot game (jackpot symbol), which will be described in detail later.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The jackpot game is set to start after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special chart display section 50A or the second special chart display section 50B as a result of the special chart fluctuation display, and the winning jackpot game ( The opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed according to the type of jackpot symbol). In the big hit game of the embodiment, the big hit game is completed by executing the round game for opening the opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning device 40 by the prescribed number of rounds (in the embodiment, 2, 4 or 16 times). It has become. One round game ends when a specified number (for example, nine) of pachinko balls wins a special winning opening 41 or when a specified time (round game time) elapses from the start of each round game. In addition, between each round game in jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in which the opening-and-closing member 43 is hold | maintained in a closed state only for predetermined time is set. Here, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the opening / closing member 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game is a single opening operation (opening) under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined intervals. For a long period of time during which the specified number of pachinko balls (for example, 9) determined for a round game are opened for a prize-winning time, and opening and closing over the long-time opening operation. A short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the member 43 is set short is appropriately combined. In the embodiment, the opening / closing member 43 is set to open for a maximum of 25 seconds in the long-time release operation, and is set to open for a maximum of 0.06 seconds in the short-time release operation.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the jackpot determination is won, one jackpot game is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. A jackpot game is awarded. Here, which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is classified into three groups of a symbol A, a symbol B, and a symbol E. The first special figure display unit A jackpot game according to Special Figure 1 as a jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop at 50A is given. Similarly, the special figure 2 as 100 types of jackpot symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B in the embodiment is classified into three groups of a symbol c, a symbol d, and a symbol f. The jackpot game according to the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol displayed on the figure display unit 50B is confirmed and stopped. Here, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols is divided into 74 types for the pattern A, 16 types for the pattern B, and 10 types for the pattern E. Further, in the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of jackpot symbols, 18 kinds are assigned to the pattern c, 72 kinds are assigned to the design d, and 10 kinds are assigned to the design f.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and gaming state)
Next, the relationship between the jackpot symbol set in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment and the gaming state will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination performed based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first to second start winning ports 30, 31 is affirmative, the vibration determined for each big hit symbol Depending on whether or not the minute condition is satisfied, the period (number of times of change) for which the change state is given after the big hit game is changed changes. In the embodiment, the allocation condition of the number of times of change is the gaming state at the time when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative determination, and at the time of winning the jackpot, the low probability non-change state (probability change state and (A game state in which no change state is assigned), a low probability change state (a game state in which a change state is not given while a probability change state is assigned), a high probability non-change state (a change state is assigned) On the other hand, depending on whether the game state is a game state in which a variable state is not granted) or a highly probable short state (a game state in which a probability change state or a variable state is assigned), the number of times of change is per jackpot symbol It is set to be fixed. Hereinafter, the distribution condition of the number of times of change for each jackpot symbol will be described in detail.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and gaming state based on first special figure start hold information)
When the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the first start winning opening 30) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types It is set to determine one jackpot symbol from the jackpot symbols. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol A, symbol A, One jackpot symbol is determined from symbols B and E). In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 74%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 16% The symbol B is selected, and the determination value for special figure determination is assigned so that the symbol E as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About the first jackpot game)
The first jackpot game corresponding to the symbol A is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state and a variable state are given after the end of the first jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the first jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the first jackpot game. The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. Also, when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state. In other words, the first jackpot game is a specific hit where the game state that changes after the big hit game changes step by step due to the difference in the game state (provided state of probability change or shortage state) at the time of winning the first jackpot game. It is set as a game. In the following description, the number of fluctuations as the granting period in which the probability variation state is given may be referred to as the high probability variation number, and the number of fluctuations as the granting period in which the variation state is given may be designated as the number of alterations. Specifically, the number of times of change given when the game state at the time when the symbol A (first jackpot game) is determined is the low probability non-variable state is set to 33 times, and the symbol A (first game) When the game state at the time when (big hit game) is determined is the high probability non-variable state, the number of times of change given is set to 100 times, and when symbol A (first jackpot game) is decided The number of times of change given when the game state is changed is set to 200.

  Further, the first jackpot game in the embodiment is the special winning of the special winning device 40 regardless of the gaming state (the probability variation state and the variation state) when the first jackpot game (symbol A) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the first jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing member 43 is set to “25.0 (seconds) at the maximum in each round game. ”For the opening operation. The interval time between rounds in the first jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the first jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(About the second jackpot game)
The second jackpot game corresponding to the symbol B is a jackpot game to which a probable change state and a variable state are given after the end of the second jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the second jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the second jackpot game. The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. In addition, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of (short state), it is set so as to be given a variable state for a predetermined period. Here, when the symbol B (second jackpot game) is determined, the number of times of change as the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol A (first jackpot game) described above is determined. The game state is set to 200 times as in the case where the game state is the variable state.

  Further, the second jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (the probability variation state and the variable state) at the time when the second jackpot game (symbol B) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the second jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. In the second jackpot game, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the second jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the second jackpot game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In other words, each round game time (0.06 (seconds)) in the second jackpot game is such that the number of pachinko balls won in the special prize opening 41 does not satisfy the maximum number of winnings in one round game. Set to time. Thus, the second big hit game is set as a big hit game with few winning balls and the smallest number of winning balls.

(About the third jackpot game)
When the main control CPU 60a determines the third jackpot game, the third jackpot game corresponding to the symbol E is not given a certain change state after the third jackpot game ends, but is given a variable state. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3). In addition, when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state is determined when the symbol E (third jackpot game) is determined. It is set to be variable according to the short state. In other words, in the third jackpot game, the game state that transitions after the big hit game changes in stages due to the difference in the game state (provided state of probability change or shortage) at the time of winning the third jackpot game. It is set as a specific jackpot game. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is the low probability unchangeable short state, the symbol A (the first jackpot game) described above is determined. As in the case of the low probability non-change state, the game state at the time of being played is given 33 times of change states, and the game state at the time when the symbol E (the third jackpot game) is determined is highly accurate and unchanged. In the case of the short state and the variable state, it is set so that the variable state of 100 times is given.

  Further, the third jackpot game in the embodiment is the special prize of the special prize winning device 40 regardless of the game state (the probability variation state and the variable state) when the third jackpot game (symbol E) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the third jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing member 43 is set to “25.0 (seconds) at the maximum in each round game. ”For the opening operation. The interval time between rounds in the third jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In the third jackpot game, “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time.

(Relationship between jackpot symbol and gaming status based on the second special chart start hold information)
If the determination result of the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold information (pachinko ball winning to the second start winning opening 31) is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a is a plurality of predetermined types One jackpot symbol is set to be determined from the jackpot symbols (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, three types of jackpot symbols (symbol c, symbol d, symbol f) are based on the special symbol determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning award 31. One big hit symbol is decided from the inside. In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol c as the big hit symbol is selected at a rate of 18%, and the big hit symbol at a rate of 72% The symbol d is selected, and a special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol f as the jackpot symbol is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, the distribution ratio of the big hit symbol mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this.

(About 4th and 5th big hit games)
The fourth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol c and the fifth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol d are the fourth or fifth jackpot game when the main control CPU 60a determines the fourth or fifth jackpot game. It is set as a big hit game in which a probable change state and a short change state are given after the game ends (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, a predetermined number of fluctuations (200 times in the embodiment) after the end of the fourth or fifth jackpot game. ), The probability variation state is set to be continuously given until the symbol variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) is executed. In addition, when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined, the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined for the granting period of the variable state. Regardless of the gaming state (probability change state and change state) at the time of the change, the change state is set to be given for a predetermined period. Here, the number of times of change given when the symbols c and d (the fourth or fifth jackpot game) are determined is set to 200 times.

  In addition, the fourth and fifth jackpot games in the embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (probability change state and variable state) at the time when the fourth and fifth jackpot game (symbols c, d) is determined, The special winning opening 41 of the special winning device 40 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the fourth and fifth jackpot games are jackpot games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. . In the fourth and fifth jackpot games, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the fourth and fifth jackpot games, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the fourth and fifth jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. In this way, in the fourth and fifth jackpot games, the profits obtained by each jackpot game are set to be equal, and the profit most awarded among the types of jackpot games set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment. Is set as a big jackpot game.

(About the sixth jackpot game)
In the sixth jackpot game corresponding to the symbol f, when the main control CPU 60a determines the sixth jackpot game, the probability change state is not given after the sixth jackpot game is finished, but the change state is given. Is set as a big hit game (see FIG. 3). Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined, the granting period of the variable state given when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined is the game at the time when the symbol f (sixth jackpot game) is determined. Regardless of the state (probability change state and change state), the change state is set to be given for a predetermined period. Here, the number of times of change as the change period grant period given when the symbol f (sixth big hit game) is determined is set to 100 times.

  Further, the sixth jackpot game in the embodiment is not limited to the special winning of the special winning device 40 regardless of the gaming state (the probability variation state and the variation state) at the time when the sixth jackpot game (symbol f) is determined. The mouth 41 is opened and closed in the same opening and closing manner. Specifically, the sixth jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the sixth jackpot game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In the sixth jackpot game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “13.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of the sixth jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30 is affirmative, the prescribed round number is Special figures 1 (symbol A, design B, design E) are assigned to the first to third jackpot games set to “twice” or “four times”, whereas When the determination result of the hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information triggered by winning at the 2 start winning opening 31 is affirmative, the specified number of rounds is set to “16”. A special figure 2 (symbol c, symbol d, symbol f) as a jackpot symbol is assigned to each jackpot game. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, no matter which symbol is determined as the big hit symbol, when the determination result of the hit determination based on the winning to the second start winning port 31 is affirmative, The main control CPU 60a determines the type of jackpot game so that the number of winning balls (awarded amount of bonus) can be increased as compared to the case where the determination result of winning determination based on winning at the 1st winning prize opening 30 is positive. It is set to determine the jackpot symbol).

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is based on a main control board (main control means) 60 as a control means for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and control signals from the main control board 60. Sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65 and 70 are provided as control means for controlling each control object. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an overall control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effects means (lamp device 18 and the like) and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a design change effect such as a design (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the design display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting and extinguishing timings and the light emission intensities of the various light emitting effect units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing of voice output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the special winning detection sensor 44, the normal winning detection sensor 47, and the gate sensor 49 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control CPU 60a includes display units of the game information display unit M (first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B, first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53, and general figure display unit 55). Based on the control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of each of the detection sensors 34, 35, 44, 49. Thus, display control of each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 59 of the game information display unit M is executed. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a start winning solenoid 32 linked to the opening / closing member 33 for opening / closing the second start winning opening 31 and a special winning solenoid 42 linked to the opening / closing member 43 for opening / closing the special winning opening 41. The corresponding opening / closing member 33 and opening / closing member 43 are opened and closed by driving the solenoids 32 and 42 based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special prize solenoid 42 so that the opening / closing member 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of the big hit game, and the long-time opening control and opening / closing member for opening and closing the opening / closing member 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute short-time opening control for causing 43 to open for a short time.

  The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 receives the pachinko ball). It is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information when triggered by (detected). Here, the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 include a hit determination random number, a special figure determination random number, an effect execution determination random number (reach determination random number), a primary distribution Various random numbers such as a random number for distribution and a random number for secondary distribution are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. Random numbers are acquired in accordance with the timing at which the detection signals of the first or second start winning detection sensors 34, 35 are input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 is the corresponding first special figure start holding information and second special figure. The start hold information is temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start hold area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a start hold area to be stored in the order in which they are stored in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variable display), the special control start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If so, the main control CPU 60a preferentially reads the second special figure start hold information over the first special figure start hold information, and executes the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display).

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start hold area capable of storing the first start hold information and a second start hold area capable of storing the second start hold information. Winning information (various random values) acquired when the winning detection sensor 34 is detected is stored in the first start hold area, and winning information (various random values is acquired when the second starting winning detection sensor 35 is detected). ) Is stored in the second start holding area. The first start hold area and the second start hold area are composed of four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, and are acquired upon detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35 once. The winning information (various random values) is sequentially stored in the first area to the fourth area, and when the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed, the special diagram start is suspended in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Information is read by the main control CPU 60a. In the following description, the first starting hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the winning information is acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 is referred to as the first winning start hold information. In some cases, the second start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is referred to as the second win start hold information when the winning information is acquired in response to the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35. Further, the first start hold information read from the main control RAM 60c when executing the symbol change effect (special change display) is designated as the first change start start hold information, and the symbol change effect (special change display) is displayed. The second start hold information read from the main control RAM 60c during execution may be distinguished from the second change start start hold information.

  The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not a winning game (big hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for hit determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determining random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values from “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned loss and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figures indicating the winning of the big hit. The special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the random number for figure determination. . That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 35, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game given after the end is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game). In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is the probability variation state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give. Furthermore, one or a plurality of variable state grant periods (number of variable times) given after the big hit game are determined for each type of big hit game, and the special figure determining random number determines the variable period grant period. It also has a function as a random number.

  In addition, the random number for effect execution determination has the possibility that a win display is displayed when the determination result in the above-mentioned hit determination (big hit determination) is negative (in the case of a failure to win the big hit game). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the suggested performance. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility that a win display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the symbol display device 17, or a variation stop from the start of the decoration diagram variation A continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that allows a variable cycle to be executed multiple times continuously, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a lamp This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light of the device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19. The special figure variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine the special pattern variation pattern of the symbol variation in the symbol variation effect.

  The primary distribution random number determines one special figure fluctuation pattern group from a plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern groups (described later) in which special figure fluctuation patterns for specifying the production contents in the design fluctuation production are grouped for each production content. It is a random number used in the case. In the embodiment, 254 kinds of integer values from “0” to “253” are set as the primary distribution random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the secondary distribution random number is a random number used when determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the special figure fluctuation pattern group determined based on the primary distribution random number. . In the embodiment, 251 integer values from “0” to “250” are set as secondary distribution random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). That is, the effect contents in the symbol variation effect are roughly specified by the primary distribution random number, and one special pattern variation pattern is specified by the secondary distribution random number.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the random number for determining hits, the random number for determining special drawings, the random number for determining execution execution, the random number for primary distribution, and the random number for secondary distribution are the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning prize. Temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c when a pachinko ball is won in the mouth 31 (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34 or the second start winning detection sensor 35 detects a pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a obtains each random number that has been set at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 30, 31.

  The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as passage detection information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko ball). ing. Here, as the random numbers acquired by the main control CPU 60a when the gate sensor 49 is detected, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal figure and a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby A random number is acquired according to the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 49 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  In addition, passage detection information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate sensor 49 is temporarily stored in a predetermined map storage area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as map start hold information. It is configured to be stored in memory. The general-purpose map storage area is stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which it is stored in the main control RAM 60c. The normal start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in order.

  The random number for determining the normal figure is a random number used in the determination for the normal figure (lottery per normal figure) as to whether or not the second start winning opening 31 is opened (per normal figure) as a result of the fluctuation of the normal figure. . In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). The random number for allocating a general pattern variation is a random number used for determining a general pattern variation pattern that defines a variation time of a general variation in a general variation display. In the embodiment, nine types of integer values from “0” to “8” are set as random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Then, the passage detection information (usually stored in the main control RAM 60c) triggered by the passage of the pachinko sphere through the gate member 48 (more specifically, when the gate sensor 49 detects the pachinko sphere). The main control CPU 60a obtains a hit determination random number, a normal variation pattern distribution random number, and the like) at the same timing.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit is made using the hit determination random number (big hit determination). A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (441 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (219 in the embodiment). Many are set. In other words, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, a jackpot game is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The determination value for special figure determination is displayed on the fixed stop display on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as a big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determining determination value is set with an integer value of “0” to “100” corresponding to the 101 types of the special figure determining random numbers described above. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  The main control ROM 60b stores an effect execution determination value (reach determination value). The effect execution determination value is an effect execution determination (reach) indicating whether or not to execute a reach effect that suggests the possibility that the winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in the lottery) and is determined from all 239 integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for determining the performance execution. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

  Here, the effect execution determination value is different in the number of determination values set according to the game state (probability change state or short-change state) at the time of effect execution determination and the number of fluctuations after the game state transitions. That is, in the case of the effect execution determination performed based on the first start hold information and the second start hold information, the change state is more than the number of effect execution determination values set when the change state is given. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in the non-variable state that is not given is larger. In the embodiment, 16 performance execution determination values are set in the non-probable state and non-variable state (low-precision non-variable state) and in the probabilistic state and non-variable state (high-precision non-variable state). In the case of the non-probability change state and the change state (low accuracy change short state) and the case of the probability change state and change state (high accuracy change short state), fewer than 16 performance execution determination values are set. That is, in the variable state, the reach effect is less likely to occur than in the non-variable state.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect mode) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the final stop display. , Which specifies the basic content of the sound production mode). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display is specified.

  Here, as the special figure variation pattern, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for jackpots, a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns for reach reach to be performed, and a non-reach without reach effect Special map fluctuation patterns are provided. The special figure fluctuation pattern for big hit is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. The special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment without reach is a special figure that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. It is a fluctuation pattern. The reach effect is an effect that is performed from when the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display device 17 until when the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is a big hit or lost is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the main control ROM 60b, as shown in FIG. 9, each of the special figure variation patterns for each type (for big hit, for reach deviation, for non-reach deviation) can be executed based on each special figure variation pattern. A primary distribution table grouped into a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation pattern groups according to the contents is set. Specifically, the main control ROM 60b includes a first number of special figure variation pattern groups that are grouped into a predetermined number (two in the embodiment) of special figure variation patterns according to the contents of effects that can be executed. A primary distribution table, a second primary distribution table in which a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns for divergence of reach are grouped into a predetermined number (two in the embodiment) of special figure fluctuation pattern groups, and a plurality of types A third primary distribution table is set in which special figure fluctuation patterns for non-reach are grouped into a predetermined number (one in the embodiment) of special figure fluctuation pattern groups.

  In the following description, the special figure fluctuation pattern group including the special figure fluctuation pattern for big hits set in the first primary distribution table is referred to as the first big hit special figure fluctuation pattern group PG11 and the second big hit special pattern. The figure variation pattern group PG12 is designated as a special figure fluctuation pattern group made up of a special figure fluctuation pattern for reaching deviation set in the second primary allocation table, and the first reach deviation deviation special figure fluctuation pattern group PG21 and the first fluctuation figure group. The special figure fluctuation pattern group consisting of the special figure fluctuation pattern for non-reach set in the third primary distribution table is designated as the special figure fluctuation pattern group PG22 for reach deviation, and the special figure fluctuation pattern group for non-reach. It may be distinguished by naming it as group PG31.

  As an example, in the embodiment, the first jackpot special figure variation pattern group PG11 included in the first primary distribution table is the final stage of the symbol variation production (the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c). In the stage where the decorative drawing is stopped), the special figure variation pattern in which the symbol combination of the decorative drawing which is displayed as the big hit display is set to be grouped, and the second big hit special figure variation pattern group PG12 is a symbol variation. Set so that the special figure variation pattern in which the symbol combination of the jackpot display is displayed in the middle of the stage (before the decoration stops at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c) is grouped. Has been. Further, the first reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern group PG21 included in the second primary distribution table is set so as to group the special figure fluctuation patterns in which the normal reach effect is performed, and the second reach deviation special figure. The fluctuation pattern group PG22 is set to group special figure fluctuation patterns in which a super reach effect is performed. The reachless special figure fluctuation pattern group PG31 included in the third primary distribution table includes a special figure fluctuation pattern in which the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is displayed without the reach display is displayed. It is set to be a group. Note that the criteria for grouping the special figure variation patterns included in each primary distribution table are not limited to the above, but can be grouped according to any criteria, and the number of groupings is two. Of course, it is not limited to.

(About primary distribution judgment value)
The main control ROM 60b stores primary distribution determination values for determining the special figure variation pattern groups PG11 to PG13, PG21 to PG22, and PG31 from each primary distribution table. That is, by determining the special figure variation pattern groups PG11 to PG13, PG21 to PG22, and PG31 using the primary distribution determination value, the special figure variation pattern to be finally determined is narrowed down. The primary distribution determination values are 253 integers from “0” to “252” that can be taken by the random numbers for primary distribution. Here, the primary distribution determination value is individually set for each of the first to third primary distribution tables. That is, when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, in the first big hit special figure fluctuation pattern group PG11 and the second big hit special figure fluctuation pattern group PG12 set in the first primary distribution table, the primary distribution is made. The main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern groups PG11 and PG12 to which the primary distribution determination value that matches the random number value is assigned. Further, when the result of the performance execution determination is affirmative, in the first reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern group PG21 and the second reach deviation special figure fluctuation pattern group PG22 set in the second primary distribution table, The main control CPU 60a determines the special figure variation pattern groups PG21 and PG22 to which the primary distribution determination value that matches the value of the primary distribution random number is assigned. If the result of the effect execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 60a determines the non-reach special figure variation pattern group PG31 set in the third primary distribution table. Thus, by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern group using the primary distribution determination value, the final special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the range of the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the determined special figure fluctuation pattern group. It has come to be.

(Secondary sorting judgment value)
The main control ROM 60b stores secondary distribution determination values. The determination value for secondary distribution is one special figure fluctuation pattern among the special figure fluctuation patterns included in the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG11 to PG13, PG21 to PG22, and PG31 determined based on the primary distribution random numbers. 251 integers from “0” to “250” that can be taken by the random numbers for secondary distribution are assigned to each of the special figure variation pattern groups PG11 to PG13, PG21 to PG22, and PG31. It has been. Then, a predetermined number of secondary distribution determination values are assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern included in each special figure fluctuation pattern group PG11 to PG13, PG21 to PG22, and PG31. That is, in the special figure variation pattern groups PG11 to PG13, PG21 to PG22, and PG31 determined based on the primary distribution random number, the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the secondary distribution random number is assigned is specified. Thus, the special figure fluctuation pattern (effect contents and production time) to be executed in the symbol fluctuation production is determined. That is, in the embodiment, by determining the special figure variation pattern groups PG11 to PG13, PG21 to PG22, and PG31 based on the primary distribution random numbers, it is easy to select the production contents for each system (easy to perform). , And by determining the special figure fluctuation pattern from each special figure fluctuation pattern group PG11 to PG13, PG21 to PG22, PG31 based on the secondary distribution random number, it is easy to select each special figure fluctuation pattern. Is adjusted.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” which can be taken as a random number for universal figure determination. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). In this case, more than 1125) are set. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  In the main control ROM 60b, a plurality of types of common map variation patterns are stored, and general map variation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to the respective general map variation patterns. Here, the general map variation pattern specifies the fluctuation time of the general map variation display from the start of the general map variation display to the final stop display of the general map. The normal variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general variation pattern by using the random number for distribution of the general variation pattern. It is determined from all 9 types of integers up to “8”. A predetermined decision value is assigned to each universal pattern variation pattern, and the universal map variation pattern to which the universal variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired random number for distribution of the common diagram variation is assigned is the main. It is specified by the control CPU 60a. Here, the decision value for determining the usual figure variation pattern is determined depending on whether the gaming state at the time of making the decision per ordinary figure is the variable state or the non-variable state, and the number and number of assigned common figure variation patterns. Is different. Specifically, in the embodiment, in the non-variable short state, a common figure fluctuation pattern determination value is assigned to one common figure fluctuation pattern, and a normal time figure that defines a fluctuation time (for example, 5000 ms) for a predetermined time. Whereas the variation pattern is determined, a decision value for determining the general variation pattern is assigned to multiple (two in the embodiment) general variation patterns in the variable state, and each normal variation pattern is assigned. Of the normal figure fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of a predetermined time (for example, 600 ms) and a different fluctuation time (for example, 1500 ms) at a ratio according to the number of assigned decision values for determining the normal fluctuation pattern for One of the common map fluctuation patterns is determined.

(About the control board)
The overall control board 65 is provided with an overall control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 8, an overall control ROM 65b and an overall control RAM 65c are connected to the overall control CPU 65a. The overall control CPU 65a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  Here, in the overall control ROM 65b, an effect pattern for specifying a specific effect content of the symbol variation effect executed in the symbol variation effect is stored. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Has been. The effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol display row 26a, 26b, 26c is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each column according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stoppage of the decoration drawing, or the lamp device 18 emits light appropriately.

  The overall control ROM 65b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the overall control CPU 65a receives various control commands, the overall control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  That is, based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means, the winning information acquiring means for acquiring the winning information when the winning winning openings 30, 31 including the second starting winning opening 31 as the variable winning opening are received. Each function as a hit game determining means for determining a win game to be given from a plurality of types of win games when the determination result of the hit determination means for determining whether or not to generate a game is positive. Is included in the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a, based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means, stores a plurality of variation patterns for specifying the variation time of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means in the main control ROM 60b as storage means. A function as a variation pattern determining means for determining from among the variation patterns is provided. Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that a hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means is affirmative) is higher than normal. In addition to functioning as a means, it is configured to function as a first game state giving means for giving a probability variation state after the winning game is finished. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a hit occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when a win occurs (when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative), the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31 becomes high ( It functions as a second gaming state determination unit that determines whether or not to give (change state), and functions as a period determination unit that determines a period during which a winning rate improvement state is granted when a winning rate improvement state is granted At the same time, it also functions as a second game state giving means for giving the variable state only during the period for giving the winning rate improvement state determined after the winning game. Here, the main control CPU 60a waits for a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation displays (design fluctuation effects) to be executed after the winning game ends or until the next winning game is given. Any period is determined as the grant period of the winning rate improvement state. Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to determine a plurality of types of periods according to the determined type of winning game as the award rate improvement state grant period. As described above, the main control CPU 60a gives a privilege state (probability change state, variable change state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning opening 30 when the winning determination is affirmative. It is provided with a function as privilege state determining means for determining whether or not. The main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol display units 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of received winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34 while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display unit 50A) is the first. Triggered by detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35 while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B) stored as start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as second start hold information. The overall control CPU 65a also has a function as effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display means based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means.

  Next, a special figure input process and a special figure start process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 30 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 34 corresponding to the first start winning opening 30 detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of the first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of the first special figure start hold information hold is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives winning information (such as a random number for winning determination, a random number for determining special figures, a random value for determining execution execution, a random value for primary distribution, and a random number for secondary distribution). The main control CPU 60a reads the random number value), and the winning information (random number value) is associated with the number of holds as the first winning start hold information in the main control RAM 60c. An area is set (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start winning detection sensor 35 corresponding to the second start winning opening 31 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result in step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning opening 31a, 31b, the main A pre-reading notice process for determining whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect over the symbol variation effect executed based on the first or second special figure start hold information stored in the control RAM 60c is executed (step A19). ), The special figure input process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives winning information (such as a random number for winning determination, a random number for determining special figures, a random value for determining execution execution, a random value for primary distribution, and a random number for secondary distribution). The main control CPU 60a reads the random number value), and the winning information (random number value) is used as the second winning start hold information and is associated with the hold number in the second start hold area of the main control RAM 60c. An area is set (step A18). Thereafter, the main control CPU 60a executes a prefetch notice process (step A19), and the special figure input process is terminated.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. The special symbol start process is executed immediately before the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is performed, and the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is executed based on the processing result of the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17, or whether the big hit game is being played. (Step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the second special figure start hold information (step B14), and the second special figure start hold information stored in the second start hold area in the main control RAM 60c (hit The second variation is started for the random number value for determination, the random number value for determining the special drawing, the random number value for determining the performance execution, the random number value for the primary distribution, and the random number value for the secondary distribution). The main control CPU 60a acquires the time start hold information (step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information (ie, the oldest) second special figure start hold information as the second change start start hold information (ie, the oldest). It acquires from the 1st field of the 2nd starting reservation area. Then, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start hold information stored second fastest after acquiring the random number associated with the second special figure start hold information as the second fluctuation start start hold information. The second special drawing start hold information (random number) in the second area of the second start hold area is used as the next second start change hold information based on the second start hold information. Store in one area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information (random number) in the third area of the second start hold area in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The second special figure start hold in the third area of the second start hold area in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the second area of the start hold area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest). Information (random number) is stored in the third area of the second start-up hold area. As described above, the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is obtained in the order stored in the second start hold area of the main control RAM 60c (the winning information is acquired with the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 35). Read by the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure hold display section 53 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the second variation start start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a makes a hit determination random number as the second change start start hold information. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive in the non-probable change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 219/65536, and the probability of the jackpot determination is high (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 441/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a, based on the special figure determination random number value as the second variation start start hold information, the final stop symbol (special symbol) that becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B. 2) is determined (step B24). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined.

  When the big hit symbol (special figure 2) is decided, main control CPU60a decides one special figure fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect (step B25). Specifically, based on the value of the primary distribution random number as the second variation start start hold information, the main control CPU 60a assigns one big hit special figure variation pattern group PG11 to PG12 from the first primary distribution table. Will be determined. After determining the special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG11 to PG12, the main control CPU 60a determines the jackpot special figure fluctuation pattern groups PG11 to PG12 determined based on the secondary distribution random numbers as the second fluctuation start start hold information. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for the jackpot effect included in.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 50B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number (step B29). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines one reach deviation variation pattern group PG21 to PG22 from the second primary distribution table, based on the value of the primary distribution random number as the second change start start hold information. . Then, when the special figure variation pattern groups PG21 to PG22 are determined in step B29, the main control CPU 60a, based on the secondary distribution random number as the second variation start start hold information, determines the reach deviation variation pattern group PG21. ~ One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for divergence included in PG22.

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines one outlier variation pattern group PG31 from the third primary distribution table based on the value of the primary distribution random number as the second change start start hold information. When the deviation variation pattern group PG31 is determined, the main control CPU 60a, based on the secondary distribution random number as the second variation start start hold information, determines the special characteristics for deviation included in the determined deviation variation pattern group PG31. Determine one special figure fluctuation pattern from the figure fluctuation patterns

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special diagram 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, outputs a predetermined variation start control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing. (Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display unit 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display contents of the display unit 50B are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for effect execution determination, the value of the random number for primary distribution, and the value of the random number for secondary distribution are used as start hold information at the start of the first variation. The main control CPU 60a obtains (step B19), and then performs a hit determination process. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired with the winning of 30 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a stores the first start hold information as the first change start start hold information that is stored earliest (ie, the oldest) first special figure start hold information. From the first region. The main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information stored second fastest after acquiring the random number associated with the first special figure start hold information as the first fluctuation start start hold information. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the second area of the first start hold area is used as the next first start hold information at the start of variation based on the first start hold information. Store in one area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third area of the first start hold area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold in the fourth area of the first start hold area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the second area of the start hold area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored. Information (random number) is stored in the third area of the first start hold area. That is, the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored in the first start hold area of the main control RAM 60c (the order in which the winning information is acquired in accordance with the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 35). ) Is read by the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the first variation start start hold information are obtained by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a makes a hit determination random number as the first change start start hold information. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b (step B32). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive in the non-probable change state (low probability) (that is, the jackpot probability) is set to 219/65536, and the probability of the jackpot determination is high (high probability) The probability (big hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 441/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination at step B32 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a, based on the value of the special figure determination random number as the first change start start hold information, the final stop pattern (special figure) that becomes a big hit symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A. 1) is determined (step B34). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined.

  When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is decided, main control CPU60a decides one special figure fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect (step B35). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a assigns one big hit special figure variation pattern group PG11 to PG12 from the first primary distribution table based on the value of the random number for primary distribution as the first variation start start hold information. decide. When the special figure variation pattern group is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines the big hit effect included in the determined big hit special figure variation pattern groups PG11 to PG12 based on the secondary distribution random number as the start variation holding information at the first variation start. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for use.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs an effect execution determination (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination) ( Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution (step B39). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines one reach deviation variation pattern group PG21 to PG22 from the second primary distribution table based on the primary distribution random number value as the first variation start start hold information. . Then, when the special figure variation pattern groups PG21 to PG22 are determined in step B39, the main control CPU 60a, based on the secondary distribution random number as the first variation start start hold information, determines the reach deviation variation pattern group PG21. ~ One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for divergence included in PG22.

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines one outlier variation pattern group PG31 from the third primary distribution table based on the value of the primary distribution random number as the first variation start start hold information. When the deviation variation pattern group PG31 is determined, the main control CPU 60a, based on the secondary distribution random number as the first variation start start hold information, determines the special characteristics for deviation included in the determined deviation variation pattern group PG31. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the figure fluctuation patterns.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (Special Fig. 1) in steps B35, B39, B41, outputs a predetermined variation start control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing. (Step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the special figure fluctuation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and starts measuring the fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display unit 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated special figure variation pattern. The display content of the display unit 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the changing time set in the specified special drawing changing pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying a fixed stop of the symbol combination. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step B17 is negative (if the number of first special figure start hold information hold = 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect? If the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B21). If the determination result in step B20 is affirmative (if the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

(Overall control)
Next, processing executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. In the overall control board 65, when the variation start control command is input, processing related to the variation start of the symbol variation effect is performed. The overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. That is, the overall control CPU 65a functions as effect execution control control means for executing a symbol variation effect based on the determined variation pattern. In addition, when the determination result of the continuous notice effect determination described later is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a executes the continuous notice effect over the change cycle (determined change cycle) for the determined number of executions in the symbol display device 17. It has a function as an effect execution control means.

  Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure variation pattern, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decoration drawing of 26a, 26b, 26c is determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 65a sets each symbol row 26a, 26b, The decorative drawing of 26c is determined.

  The overall control CPU 65a sets the probability variation flag and the variation flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation state is given, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is “1”. And the probability variation flag is set to “0” when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a probability variation state. Further, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the variable state is given, a variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. And the variable flag is set to “0” when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a variable state.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the left symbol row 26a. A figure designation command is output, a right decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row 26c, and an interior decoration drawing designation command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row 26b.

  Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. Further, when the special figure variation pattern for reach deviation is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a deviation including a reach formation symbol. On the other hand, when a special figure variation pattern for detachment is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol. Further, when the overall control CPU 65a inputs an all symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when a command is input from the overall control board 62, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display control board 70 corresponds to the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect with the display content. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and predetermines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. Then, when the symbol stop command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the ornament designated by the ornament designation command at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. Are temporarily stopped, and when all symbols stop command is input, the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command are displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled to end the symbol variation effect.

  Here, the content of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 is set according to a special symbol variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a or an effect pattern designation command output from the overall control CPU 65a. Thus, the main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a have a function as symbol variation effect determining means for determining the effect content specifying the content of the symbol variation effect.

(About continuous notice effect)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment performs a plurality of symbol variation effects as one unit variation effect from the start to the stop of the variation of the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) performed based on one start hold information. The continuous notice effect that causes the unit variation effect to be executed is configured to be executable as a notice effect that suggests the possibility that a winning display is displayed on the symbol display device 17. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is based on the start-up hold information at the time of winning corresponding to the winning information acquired every time the winning information (random value) is acquired triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35. The content of the effect is specified (prefetched), and the continuous notice effect is performed across the symbol variation effect that is executed based on the start suspension information that is already stored in the main control RAM 60c when the winning information is acquired. Is configured to determine whether or not. That is, when the symbol variation effect (the main variation effect of the continuous notice effect) is performed using the winning information (random value) acquired by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34, 35 as the start-pending information at the start of variation. It is configured to indicate in advance the possibility that the display will be displayed (possibility that a big hit will occur).

(About pre-reading notice processing)
Here, the prefetching notice process for executing the above-described continuous notice effect (prefetching notice effect) will be described. Note that the pre-reading notice process is performed when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (when the special figure input process is executed) as shown in FIG. That is, after the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31, before the next symbol change effect (first or second special figure change display) is started (special figure). Before the start process is performed), the prefetch notice process is executed. In other words, the pre-reading notice process is configured to be executed before the symbol variation effect. Here, every time the winning information (random value) is acquired in response to the detection of the starting winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the pre-reading notice process is controlled based on the starting hold information at the time of winning corresponding to the acquired winning information. This is a process in which the main control CPU 60a sets specific information (prefetch command) to be transmitted to the CPU 65a. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment specifies specific information (prefetch command) based on the acquired winning information every time winning information is acquired in response to winning at the start winning ports 30, 31. It functions as a means. In the embodiment, the pre-read command includes information about the contents of the effect performed in the symbol variation effect when the start-pending information at the time of winning corresponding to the acquired winning information is set as the start-holding information at variation start. The main control CPU 60a also functions as effect content prefetching means for specifying the effect content based on the winning information. As will be described later, it is not necessary for the main control CPU 60a to specify the content of the effect based on the acquired winning information, but the overall control CPU 65a can also specify the effect.

  FIG. 10 shows the prefetch notice process. The main control CPU 60a displays the winning information based on the first or second winning start hold information corresponding to the winning information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31. In the case of starting change information at the start of change, it is determined in advance whether or not a big hit game is generated as a result of the design change effect (first or second special figure change display). Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot determination random number in the first winning start hold information or the second winning start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the winning information is acquired matches the prior jackpot determination value. The main control CPU 60a makes a prior determination (preliminary big hit determination) to determine whether or not (step C11). Here, the preliminary jackpot determination value is set to the same value as the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination (big hit lottery) of the special figure start process described above. That is, if the prior jackpot determination based on the first or second winning start hold information is affirmative, the affirmative determination is made as long as the gaming state (more specifically, whether it is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state) does not change. When the start variation information (symbol variation effect) is performed using the start hold information as the start change information at the start of change, a big hit will occur.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a performs the winning based on the first or second winning start hold information corresponding to the winning information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31. When the information is the start-pending information at the start of change, the contents of the effect to be performed in the design change effect (first or second special figure change display) are determined in advance. Specifically, one special figure change is made based on the value of the primary distribution random number in the first winning start hold information or the second winning start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the winning information is acquired. The main control CPU 60a predetermines the pattern groups PG11 to PG12, PG21 to PG22, and PG31 (preliminary determination of the special figure variation pattern group) (steps C12 and C13). That is, when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative, 1 is determined from the first primary distribution table based on the value of the random number for primary distribution at the time of the winning start hold information that is determined to be positive. The special control variation pattern groups PG11 to PG12 are specified by the main control CPU 60a.

  Here, in the embodiment, as described above, in the symbol variation effect in which the big hit game does not occur, there is a case where it is lost after the reach effect is performed, and there is a case where it is not performed without the reach effect. Therefore, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment uses the winning information acquired with the winning at the first starting winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31 as an opportunity when the determination result of the preliminary jackpot determination is negative. Reach as a specific effect in the design variation effect (first or second special diagram variation display) based on the corresponding first or second winning start suspension information when the winning information is the variation start start suspension information It is determined in advance whether or not an effect is executed (advance effect execution determination). Specifically, in the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the random number for effect execution determination acquired from the main control RAM 60c at the time of processing matches the prior effect execution determination value. Here, the prior performance execution determination value is set to the same value as the performance execution determination value used in the performance execution determination in the special figure start process described above. In other words, if the advance effect determination is affirmative, the affirmative determination is also made in the effect execution determination of the special figure start process executed when the symbol variation effect based on the affirmatively determined special figure start hold information is performed. Determined. Therefore, when the result of the prior performance execution determination is affirmative, 1 is determined from the second primary distribution table based on the value of the random number for primary distribution at the time of the winning start hold information that is the positive determination. The main control CPU 60a identifies one special figure variation pattern group PG21 to PG22. Similarly, if the result of the prior performance execution determination is negative, from the third primary distribution table based on the value of the primary distribution random number for winning start hold information that is the negative determination The main control CPU 60a identifies one special figure variation pattern group PG31.

  In the embodiment, when the special figure variation pattern group is preliminarily determined, the secondary swing in the first winning start hold information or the second winning start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the winning information is acquired. Based on the value of the random number for random use, the main control CPU 60a predetermines one special figure variation pattern (predetermined special figure variation pattern). That is, every time winning information is acquired triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 34 and 35, the variation time of the symbol variation effect performed based on the variation starting start hold information corresponding to the acquired winning information is determined. The special figure variation pattern is preliminarily determined (preliminary special map variation pattern determination). Here, as described above, in the embodiment, the first big hit special figure fluctuation pattern group PG11 is configured by the special figure fluctuation pattern capable of executing the continuous notice effect, while the second big hit special figure fluctuation pattern. Since the pattern group PG12 is composed of a special figure variation pattern that cannot execute the continuous notice effect, whether or not the content of the effect is such that the continuous notice effect can be executed by determining the special figure variation pattern group in advance. Is determined based on the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning). In the embodiment, as will be described later, the overall control CPU 65a finally determines whether or not the continuous notice effect is performed.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 60a acquires the winning information with the winning at the starting winning ports 30, 31 as a trigger, the acquired winning information is used as a result of the symbol variation effect performed as the starting change hold information at the start of variation. Reach as a result of the symbol variation effect performed based on the acquired start hold information (the first special figure start hold information in the embodiment) as well as function as a prior hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit game is generated It has a function as a prior production execution determination means (pre-reach determination means) for determining whether or not to produce a loss effect (pre-reach determination). Further, each time the main control CPU 60a acquires the winning information at the start winning opening 30,31, the main control CPU 60a determines the variation time of the symbol variation effect that is performed as the starting change hold information at the start of the variation. It functions as a prior variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern in advance. Further, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as continuous notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect.

(About setting the prefetch command)
Further, the main control CPU 60a makes a pre-determination based on the first or second winning start hold information corresponding to the winning information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31. When this is done, information indicating the determination result of the prior determination is transmitted to the overall control CPU 65a. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a sets a pre-read command (specific information) corresponding to the determination result of the pre-determination based on the start-up hold information at the time of winning in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and then performs a special figure start process. The main control CPU 60a outputs the prefetch command to the overall control board 65 before the determination is performed, so that the determination result of the prior determination is transmitted to the overall control CPU 65a.

  Here, the pre-read command is a prior jackpot indicating the determination result of the prior winning determination based on the winning start hold information corresponding to the winning information acquired at the time of winning the first starting winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31. Advance special execution variation information indicating the determination result of the preliminary production execution information based on the information, the preliminary start execution determination based on the winning start start hold information, and the preliminary special figure variation pattern determination based on the winning start suspension information. It is a command that contains information. Therefore, by referring to the prefetch command, the overall control CPU 65a performs the symbol variation performed as the variation start start hold information using the winning information acquired when winning the first starting winning port 30 or the second starting winning port 31. Whether or not a big hit occurs in the effect (first or second special figure variation display) can be identified based on the prior jackpot information, and whether or not a reach effect is performed in the symbol variation effect The overall control CPU 65a can be identified based on the above. Further, the overall control CPU 65a can identify the variation time of the symbol variation effect based on the pre-special pattern variation pattern information.

  The pre-read command includes a hold number indicating the storage number of the corresponding first or second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time of winning the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31. Information and special figure type information indicating which one of the first start winning opening 30 and the second starting winning opening 31 is a pre-reading command based on the winning of a pachinko ball is included. Note that the number-of-holds information specified by the pre-read command is the number-of-sale information of the special figure start hold information corresponding to the first or second start winning opening 30, 31 specified by the special figure type information. Accordingly, when the special figure type information specifies that the command is a pre-read command triggered by winning the first start winning opening 30, the hold number information indicates the number of stored first special figure start hold information. If the special figure type information specifies that the command is a pre-read command triggered by a winning at the second start winning opening 31, the number-of-holds information indicates the storage number of the second special figure start-pending information. Yes.

  When the setting of the prefetch command is completed, the main control CPU 60a ends the prefetch notice process. The prefetch command set in the prefetch notice process is output to the overall control CPU 65a before the next symbol variation effect (special diagram variation display) is performed (that is, before the special diagram start process is performed). Is set. That is, the main control CPU 60a as the first control means generates and generates specific information (prefetch command) for specifying the production content based on the winning information acquired every time the winning winning opening 30 and 31 is won. The specific information is transmitted to the overall control CPU 65a as the second control means. As a result, the overall control CPU 65a can determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the result of the prefetch notice process by the main control CPU 60a.

(Related processing of continuous notice effect by the general control CPU 65a)
Next, processing related to the continuous notice effect executed on the overall control board 65 will be described. When a prefetch command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the general control board 65, as shown in FIG. 11, the general control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the prefetch command (executability determination). (Step D11). In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the prefetch command from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the pre-read command is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31 based on the special figure type information specified from the pre-read command, and the second start In the case of a look-ahead command triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball in the winning opening 31, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is not performed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a continuous notice effect is performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, while continuously when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31. It is configured not to perform the notice effect. Therefore, in the following description, a process related to the continuous notice effect performed by the overall control CPU 65a will be described basically in response to the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 30.

  Further, the overall control CPU 65a performs the continuous notice effect when the prior special figure fluctuation pattern information specified based on the prefetch command is the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the second jackpot special figure fluctuation pattern group PG12. The overall control CPU 65a determines that there is no such event. In other words, there is a special effect in which the symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is a big hit display is displayed in the middle of the symbol variation effect (before the decorative symbol stops at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c). By including a special figure variation pattern that specifies the effect that is executed and the jackpot display is generated in the second jackpot special figure variation pattern group PG12, the impact when the special effect is executed is increased and the production effect is improved. It becomes possible to do. Note that the special figure variation pattern in which a special effect included in the second jackpot special figure variation pattern group PG12 is executed is not limited to this.

  Whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect when the special special figure fluctuation pattern information specified from the prefetch command is a special figure fluctuation pattern other than the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the second jackpot special figure fluctuation pattern group PG12. The overall control CPU 65a determines the above. Here, in the embodiment, the rate at which the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the continuous notice effect varies depending on the determination result of the advance jackpot determination specified by the advance jackpot information included in the prefetch command. In the embodiment, when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative, the ratio at which the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the continuous notice effect is set higher than when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is negative. ing. That is, the expectation that the big hit game is generated as a result of the continuous notice effect is increased, and the interest in executing the continuous notice effect is improved. Further, in the embodiment, when the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is negative, the continuous notice effect is executed according to the determination result of the previous effect execution determination specified by the prior effect execution information included in the pre-read command. The ratio determined by the overall control CPU 65a is different. In other words, when the determination result of the pre-production effect execution determination is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a sets a higher ratio for determining execution of the continuous notice effect than when the determination result of the pre-reach determination is negative determination. ing. In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the expectation that the reach effect is performed as a result of the continuous notice effect is improved, and the expectation that the big hit game is generated is also improved. Increased interest.

  Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the overall control ROM 65b is continuously assigned with a predetermined number of continuous notice effect execution determination values for affirmative determination of continuous notice effect and negative determination of continuous notice effect. A notice effect execution availability determination table is provided, and is configured to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on a random number for continuous notice effect execution availability determination acquired by the overall control CPU 65a. That is, if the value of the random number for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect obtained by the overall control CPU 65a matches the determination value assigned to the positive determination of the continuous notice effect, the overall control CPU 65a determines to execute the continuous notice effect, When the random number for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect matches the determination value assigned to the negative determination for the continuous notice effect, the overall control CPU 65a determines not to execute the continuous notice effect. It should be noted that there is no overlap of continuous notice effect execution availability determination values assigned to the positive determination of the continuous notice effect and the negative determination of the continuous notice effect. In the embodiment, 100 integer values of “0” to “99” are set as a random number for determining whether or not continuous notice effect can be executed and a value for determining whether or not continuous notice effect can be executed. The random number for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The general control CPU 65a is configured to acquire a random value stored in the general control RAM 65c when a prefetch command is input to the general control board 65 (general control CPU 65a).

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the prior jackpot determination is affirmative, more continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination values are assigned to the affirmative determination of the continuous notice effect than the negative determination of the continuous notice effect. Therefore, the overall control CPU 65a can easily determine execution of the continuous notice effect. In addition, when the pre-effect execution determination is affirmative, the same number of continuous notice effect execution determination values are assigned to the positive determination of the continuous notification effect and the negative determination of the continuous notification effect, and the advance effect execution determination is negative. Are assigned with more determination values for whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect than for the negative determination of the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, the result of the determination as to whether or not to perform the continuous notice effect by the overall control CPU 65a is based on the predetermined control storage area of the overall control RAM 65c, and the overall control CPU 65a decides to execute the continuous notice effect (execution decision). At this point, the main control RAM 60c is configured to be temporarily stored and held in association with the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information stored. Note that the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is set based on the hold number information specified from the prefetch command. As a result, the overall control CPU 65a can identify the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation effect performed after the execution decision of the continuous notice effect, and the winning information (winning start hold information) determined to execute the continuous notice effect is changed when the change starts. The overall control CPU 65a can identify the symbol variation effect (the main variation effect of the continuous notice effect) executed as the start hold information. As will be described later, the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is determined as the number of executions of the continuous notice effect. For this reason, the overall control CPU 65a may refer to the number-of-holds information stored in association with the result of determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect as the number of times of continuous notice execution. In the embodiment, the determination flag is set in the determination storage area of the overall control RAM 65c when the determination result of whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed is affirmative, and the continuous execution is continuously performed with the execution flag set. The overall control CPU 65a can recognize that the notice effect is being executed. Note that the execution flag is returned to the initial value by performing the main variation effect of the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment is set to determine whether or not to perform the continuous notice effect every time a prefetch command is input from the main control board 60, and also the determination of the overall control RAM 65c. In the storage area, the determination result of whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed can be individually stored in association with the continuous notice execution frequency information. That is, by storing the determination result of whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed individually, the number of changes of the symbol change effect performed after the decision to execute each continuous notice effect is determined for each determination result of whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed. The overall control CPU 65a can be individually identified, and the symbol change effect (the main change effect of the continuous notice effect) executed as the start hold information at the start of the change is the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning) determined to execute the continuous notice effect. ) Can be individually identified by the overall control CPU 65a. In this way, the first start winning opening 30 is made before the symbol variation effect (main variation effect) is made with the start-pending information at the time of winning which is the trigger for determining the execution of the continuous notice effect as the start-holding information at the start of variation. When the pachinko ball wins and the main control CPU 60a acquires new winning information, the next continuous notice is made based on the pre-read command generated from the starting start hold information corresponding to the newly acquired winning information. It is set so that the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the performance can be executed. Therefore, in the embodiment, up to four determination results as to whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed are stored in the determination storage area of the overall control RAM 65c.

  Thus, every time the main control CPU 60a acquires the winning information, the overall control CPU 65a also functions as an effect content prefetching means for specifying the effect contents based on the acquired winning information. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the winning information acquired in response to the winning at the start winning opening 30, whether the main control CPU 60a or the overall control CPU 65a as the effect content prefetching means. It has a function as continuous notice effect determination means for determining and determining based on the specified effect content. More specifically, the overall control CPU 65a as the continuous notice determination means starts start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30 (in the embodiment, the first special figure start hold). Start suspension information (in the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information), whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect over the symbol variation effect executed based on the information) is triggered by the winning at the start winning opening 30 ) Is determined based on the winning start hold information stored in (). Further, when it is decided not to execute the continuous notice effect, the symbol display effect is executed by the symbol display means based on the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c as the hold storage means, and If the execution of the notice effect is determined, the continuous notice effect is executed over a plurality of symbol variation effects performed based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means, and the notice information determination means The overall control CPU 65a has a function as an effect execution control means for executing the actual change effect of the continuous notice effect based on the start hold information corresponding to the winning information that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect.

(Determining the number of executions)
Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the number of changes (the number of executions) of the symbol variation effect for executing the continuous notice effect when the execution of the continuous notice effect is decided ( Step D12). Here, the overall control CPU 65a executes in the continuous notice effect with the stored number of the first start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 as the maximum continuous number of times. The number of symbol variation effects to be performed is determined within the range of the maximum number of consecutive times. Regarding the determination of the number of executions, the time when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 is the time when the pachinko ball wins when the main control CPU 60a sets the pre-read command that determines the execution of the continuous notice effect. It is. Here, in the pre-read command, as described above, when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30, the number of first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60 c (that is, the hold number “1”). To “4”) is included. Therefore, in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines the number of executions of the continuous notice effect within a range in which the number of stored first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch command is the maximum number of continuous times. In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine the number of stored first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch command as the number of executions (that is, the maximum number of continuous times = the number of executions). The number of executions determined by the overall control CPU 65a as described above is stored as continuous notice execution number information in a predetermined determination storage area of the overall control RAM 65c.

  The number of executions of the continuous notice effect determined by the overall control CPU 65a is set as an execution number counter in the determination storage area of the overall control RAM 65c. The value of the execution frequency counter is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation effect is performed as the continuous notice effect after the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined, and is stored in the overall control RAM 65c as the new execution number. In other words, when the execution number counter becomes “1” in a state in which execution of the continuous notice effect is decided (state in which the execution flag is set), the special figure start hold information decided to execute the continuous notice effect. Indicates that the symbol variation effect (main variation) is performed with the fluctuation start start hold information, and the execution number counter is “0”, indicating that the continuous notice effect has been completed. Note that when the execution number counter becomes “0”, the corresponding execution flag is returned to the initial state. The number-of-executions counter is individually set corresponding to the determination result of whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed.

  Here, the determination of the number of times of execution of the continuous notice effect can be made based on the value given to the player in the main variation of the continuous notice effect. For example, it is possible to determine the number of executions based on whether or not a big hit occurs in the main variation of the continuous notice effect, or to determine the number of executions based on the type of jackpot when the big hit occurs in the main variation. More specifically, when a big hit occurs in the main change of the continuous notice effect, the number of executions in the range where the stored number of the first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the pre-read command is the maximum number of continuous times. On the other hand, when a big hit does not occur in this fluctuation, the stored number of the first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch command is set as the maximum continuous number of times and a predetermined number of times (for example, “twice”). ) Can be determined within a range up to the upper limit.

  In addition, the number of executions of the continuous notice effect may be determined arbitrarily within a range in which the number of stored first special figure start hold information specified by the hold number information of the prefetch command is the maximum continuous number. it can. That is, for example, a random number for determining the number of times of execution updated every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) is stored in the overall control RAM 65c, and each of the numbers stored in the first special figure start hold information is “1” to “4”. A determination value is assigned for each execution count, with the stored number as the maximum continuous count. If the general control CPU 65a obtains a random number for the number of executions when the prefetch command is input and determines the number of executions to which the determination value corresponding to the random number is assigned, the special chart start at the time of winning the prize It is possible to determine an arbitrary number of times within a range in which the number of stored hold information is the maximum number of consecutive times.

  In this way, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as an execution number determination means for determining the number of executions of the unit variation effect executed in the continuous notice effect. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a as the execution number determination means is already stored in the main control RAM 60c when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 30, 31 when the determination result of the continuous notice effect determination is affirmative. The number of stored start hold information (in the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information) is set as the maximum number of consecutive times, and the number of symbol variation effects to be executed in the continuous notice effect is determined within the range of the maximum number of consecutive times. Yes.

(Determination of continuous notice effect)
As shown in FIG. 11, when the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the continuous notice effect to be executed (step D13). That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types of continuous notice effects with different production content systems are set. Is to decide. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to be able to execute three types of continuous notice effects, and these are distinguished as a first continuous notice effect, a second continuous notice effect, and a third continuous notice effect. There is.

  Here, as the continuous notice effect of the embodiment, a continuous notice effect that can be executed according to the contents of the effect specified based on the start-up hold information at the time of winning is determined, and the pre-read command input to the overall control board 65 is used. Based on this, the type of continuous notice effect to be executed by the overall control CPU 65a is determined. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a continuous notice effect that can be determined to be executed only when the effect content specified based on the winning start hold information includes the specific effect content, and the winning start hold information. A continuous notice effect that can be determined regardless of the content of the effect specified based on the content is set. Specifically, the first continuous notice effect is set as a continuous notice effect that can be determined to be executed only when the effect content specified based on the start-up hold information at the time of winning includes the specific effect content. A second continuous notice effect and a third continuous notice effect are set as continuous notice effects that can be determined regardless of the contents of the effect specified based on the start hold information. That is, only when a specific effect is executed in the symbol variation effect that is performed using the winning information acquired with the winning at the start winning opening 30 as the starting change hold information at the start of change, the winning information is held at the start at the time of winning. When determining the continuous notice effect as information, the overall control CPU 65a can decide to execute the first notice result.

  Specifically, in the embodiment, a super-reach effect where a big hit occurs in a symbol variation effect that is performed as the start-pending information at the start of variation or the bonus information acquired with the winning at the start prize opening 30 is generated or lost. When executed, it is set so that the execution of the first to third continuous notice effects can be determined, and the second and second effects regardless of the occurrence of the big hit in the symbol variation effect and the execution of the super reach effect. 3 is set so that execution of the continuous notice effect 3 can be determined. That is, in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation pattern specified by the pre-special figure fluctuation pattern information included in the prefetch command is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect is executed, and the super reach In the case of the special figure variation pattern in which the effect is executed, the overall control CPU 65a determines execution of any of the first to third continuous notice effects, and other than the special figure variation pattern in which the super reach effect is executed. In this case, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine execution of either the first or second continuous notice effect.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 65a determines execution of the continuous notice effect, when the determination result of the prior effect execution determination corresponding to each start hold information already stored in the main control RAM 60c is negative, the overall control CPU 65a It is set so that one continuous notice effect can be determined. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a can determine the first continuous notice effect when the reach effect is not performed after the execution of the continuous notice effect is performed until the main change effect of the continuous notice effect is performed. It is like that. Here, whether or not the reach effect is performed after the execution of the continuous notice effect is performed until the main change effect of the continuous notice effect is performed is determined by the main control before the execution of the continuous notice effect is decided. The determination is made based on a prefetch command input from the substrate 60. That is, when the determination of the advance reach determination based on the start hold information is a positive determination and the determination result of the advance reach determination corresponding to the start hold information already stored at the time of acquisition of the winning information is negative, It is set so that execution of the first suggestion effect (pre-read notification effect described later) can be determined. Therefore, in the embodiment, when the first continuous notice effect is performed, the reach effect is not performed before the actual variation effect is performed, while the reach effect is always performed in the actual variation effect. .

  Here, the type of continuous notice effect determined by the overall control CPU 65a is individually set in the overall control RAM 65c as continuous notice effect information every time execution of the continuous notice effect is decided. When the execution of the first continuous notice effect is determined, the first continuous notice effect information is set in the overall control RAM 65c. When the execution of the second continuous notice effect is determined, the second information When the continuous notice effect information is set in the overall control RAM 65c and execution of the third continuous notice effect is decided, the third continuous notice effect information is set in the overall control RAM 65c. That is, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment determines the execution of each continuous notice effect even if it decides to execute a new continuous notice effect before the actual change effect is performed after the execution of the continuous notice effect. It is possible to identify the type of continuous notice effect that is executed in response to.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 65a performs the next continuous before the actual variation effect is performed using the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning) as the trigger for deciding the execution of the continuous notice effect. When the execution of the notice effect is decided, the continuous notice effect that becomes a system of the contents of the effect that differs from the notice content that is different from the notice content that has been decided based on the previous decision of execution based on the decision to execute the next notice effect. It is set to determine execution. For example, when the execution of the first continuous notice effect is determined in the execution decision of the previous continuous notice effect, the overall control CPU 65a executes the execution of the second or third continuous notice effect in the decision to execute the next continuous notice effect. If the execution of the second continuous notice effect is decided in the execution decision of the previous continuous notice effect, the execution of the first or third continuous notice effect is supervised in the execution decision of the next continuous notice effect. When the control CPU 65a decides and decides to execute the third continuous notice effect based on the execution decision of the previous continuous notice effect, the first or second continuous based on the decision to execute the next continuous notice effect. The overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the notice effect.

  Here, as described above, it is set so that execution of the first continuous notice effect can be determined only when the content of the effect specified based on the winning start hold information includes the specific effect content. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation pattern specified from the prior special figure fluctuation pattern information included in the prefetch command is other than the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the specific production content (specifically, the super reach production) is executed, When the second continuous notice effect is determined based on the execution decision of the continuous notice effect, the overall control CPU 65a decides the third continuous notice effect based on the execution decision of the next continuous notice effect, and the previous continuous notice effect is determined. When the third continuous notice effect is determined based on the execution decision of the notice effect, the overall control CPU 65a decides the second continuous notice effect based on the decision to execute the next notice result. . As described above, when the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined, the overall control CPU 65a according to the embodiment determines the continuous notice effect (the type of the continuous notice effect and the contents of the effect of the continuous notice effect) to be executed based on the execution decision. It functions as a means for determining the content of the continuous notice effect.

(About the continuous notice effect pattern)
In the overall control ROM 65b, a plurality of types of continuous notice effect patterns that specify the contents of each unit variation effect in the continuous notice effect are set (see FIGS. 14, 15, 18 to 20, and 22). Here, the continuous notice effect pattern is a first continuous notice effect pattern that specifies the effect contents when execution of the first continuous notice effect is determined (when the first continuous notice effect information is set). When the execution of the second continuous notice effect is determined (when the second continuous notice effect information is set), the second continuous notice effect pattern that specifies the contents of the effect and the third continuous notice effect A third continuous notice effect pattern specifying the content of the effect when execution is determined (when the third continuous notice effect information is set) is set, and the continuous notice effect determined by the overall control CPU 65a. The continuous notice effect pattern is determined according to the type of information (continuous notice effect information). That is, the continuous notice effect information is information specifying a continuous notice effect pattern.

  Here, in the first to third continuous notice effect patterns, a predetermined number of continuous notice effect patterns are set for each execution number of unit variation effects executed as the continuous notice effect. Each continuous notice effect pattern included in each of the first to third continuous notice effect patterns is a pattern obtained by combining the contents of the suggestive effect produced in the unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect. The suggestion effect performed in the effect is configured to suggest the possibility of the hit display occurring as a result of the continuous notice effect. Here, the result of the continuous notice effect refers to the result of the symbol change effect that is performed using the start-pending information at the time of winning as the trigger for determining the execution of the continuous notice effect as the start-pending information at the start of change. As indicated in advance, there is a possibility that a display will occur in the future when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 (when the acquired winning information is changed to start hold information at the start of fluctuation). It has become. In other words, the suggestion effect performed in each unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect is based on the start hold information already stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time of acquisition of the winning information that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect. In the symbol variation effect to be executed, this is a pre-reading announcement effect that pre-reads the result of the symbol variation effect performed as the start variation information at the start of variation using the winning start suspension information that has triggered the execution of the continuous announcement effect. The suggestion effect performed in the first continuous notice effect is designated as the first suggestion effect, the suggestion effect performed in the second continuous notice effect is designated as the second suggestion effect, and the third continuous notice effect is designated. In some cases, the suggestion effect performed in is referred to as a third suggestion effect.

(About the first continuous notice effect pattern)
The first continuous notice effect pattern included in the first continuous notice effect pattern selected when the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the first continuous notice effect (first continuous notice effect information) will be described. The first continuous notice effect pattern is performed in the symbol change effect in a state where the overall control CPU 65a has not decided to execute the continuous notice effect as a first suggestion effect performed in each unit change effect of the continuous notice effect. This is a pattern formed by combining effects of the same effect content with the normal notice effect, and a predetermined number of first continuous notice effect patterns are set for each number of times of execution of the continuous notice effect.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as a normal notice effect performed in a state in which execution of the continuous notice effect is not decided, a normal notification effect that definitely notifies that the specific effect is executed in the symbol variation effect. Is configured to be executable, and a normal suggestion effect that suggests that the specific effect is to be executed is set in the overall control ROM 65b, and the variation determined by the main control CPU 60a based on the start-pending information at the start of variation. The overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the normal notification effect and the normal suggestion effect in accordance with the start control command (such as a special figure variation pattern designation command).

  In the embodiment, as the normal notification effect, a plurality of types with different expectation levels for hitting games are set. Specifically, the first normal notification effect that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a only when the special control fluctuation pattern for the big hit or the reach loss for which the super reach effect is performed is determined by the main control CPU 60a; A second normal notification effect that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a is set only when the special control variation pattern for the big hit or the reach deviation for which the reach effect including the reach effect is performed is determined by the main control CPU 60a. Yes. That is, in the example, when the first normal notification effect is performed in the symbol variation effect, the super reach effect is performed in the symbol variation effect, and the second normal notification effect is performed in the symbol variation effect. In this case, it is configured to be able to definitely recognize that a reach effect or a super reach effect is performed in the symbol variation effect. On the other hand, the normal suggestion effect is set so that the overall control CPU 65a can determine regardless of the type of the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a, and only the normal suggestion effect is performed in the symbol variation effect. Whether or not a reach effect or a super reach effect is performed in the symbol variation effect cannot be definitely recognized. That is, the expectation level that the winning game is generated is higher when the first normal notification effect is performed than when the second normal notification effect is performed.

  In addition, the 1st normal alerting | reporting effect of an Example is set so that the color around the decorative drawing of each symbol row | line | columns 26a-26c displayed on the symbol display apparatus 17 may be changed into red, and a 2nd normal alerting | reporting effect is In addition to being set as an effect of changing the surrounding color of the decorations of each of the symbol rows 26a to 26c to green, the normal suggestion effect is an effect of changing the surrounding color of the decorations of the respective symbol rows 26a to 26c to blue. Is set as Naturally, the content of the normal notification effect and the normal suggestion effect is not limited to this. Each of the normal notification effects and the normal suggestion effects is set to be executed at a predetermined timing from the start of the change of the symbol change effect until the reach display is displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 65a of the embodiment, based on the start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c as the hold storage means, performs the normal notice effect as the notice effect in the symbol variation effect based on the start hold information. It has a function as a normal notice effect execution decision means for deciding whether or not to execute. Further, when the general control CPU 65a decides to execute the normal notice effect, the general control CPU 65a serves as a normal notice effect determining means for determining the normal notice effect to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the start suspension information for which the execution of the normal notice effect is determined. Also works.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, the first suggestion effect executed as the first continuous notice effect includes a pre-read notification effect in which the same content as the normal notification effect is performed, and the normal suggestion effect. A prefetch suggesting effect in which the same effect content is executed is set. Specifically, as the first suggestion effect, a first pre-read notification effect that specifies the same effect content as the first normal notification effect and an effect content that is the same as the second normal notification effect are specified. A second prefetch notification effect and a prefetch suggestion effect that specifies the same content as the normal suggestion effect are set. That is, the first look-ahead notification effect is set so that the color around the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a to 26c displayed on the symbol display device 17 is changed to red, and the second look-ahead notification effect is While the surrounding color of the decorative drawings in the rows 26a to 26c is set as an effect to change to green, the prefetch suggesting effect is set as an effect to change the surrounding color of the decorative drawings in the symbol rows 26a to 26c to blue. ing. Each of the pre-read notification effect and the pre-read suggestion effect is the same as the corresponding normal notification effect and normal suggestion effect from the start of the change of the symbol variation effect until the reach display is displayed on the symbol display device 17. It is set to be executed at the timing. That is, from the display content displayed on the symbol display device 17 until the reach display is displayed from the start of the variation of the symbol variation effect, whether each normal notification effect or the normal suggestion effect is performed is determined. It is impossible to distinguish whether the performance or the prefetching suggestion is performed.

  That is, the first continuous notice effect pattern included in the first continuous notice effect pattern in the embodiment is a combination of the first prefetch notification effect, the second prefetch notification effect, and the prefetch suggestion effect performed in each unit variation effect. In each unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect, the prefetch notification effect or the prefetch suggestion effect specified by the determined first continuous notice effect pattern is executed. Here, each of the first continuous notice effect patterns has each unit change so that the expected level of hit shown by the normal notice effect corresponding to the first suggestion effect specified corresponding to each unit change effect is not lowered. A prefetch notification effect or a prefetch suggestion effect is set for each effect. Specifically, the first continuous notice effect pattern is obtained after the first pre-read notification effect having the same content as the first normal notification effect set with the highest expected degree of hit is performed. Each unit variation effect so that the second pre-reading notification effect having the same content as the second normal notification effect and the pre-reading suggestion effect having the same content as the normal suggesting effect are not executed. The first suggestion effect is set. Similarly, the first continuous notice effect pattern has a lower expected expectation than the second normal notification effect after the second pre-read notification effect having the same content as the second normal notification effect. The first suggestion effect of each unit variation effect is set so that the prefetch suggestion effect that has the same content as the normal suggestion effect is not executed.

  In addition, the first continuous notice effect pattern is such that the first or second look-ahead notification effect is executed in at least one unit change effect (symbol change effect) in the continuous notice effect. A first suggestion effect is set. Further, when the unit variation effect is performed twice or more (that is, when the number of times of continuous notice effect execution is two times or more), the first or second pre-reading notice effect is performed before the main variation effect is performed. The pre-read notification effect is set to be executed. That is, as described above, when the overall control CPU 65a decides to execute the continuous notice effect, the first continuous notice effect starts the winning information that the overall control CPU 65a decides to execute the continuous notice effect at the start of variation. Based on the first continuous notice effect pattern, since there is no special figure fluctuation pattern or a special bonus figure variation pattern in which the reach effect is performed before the symbol variation effect (that is, the main variation effect) performed as the hold information is performed. When the continuous notice effect is performed, the reach effect is achieved even if the first or second pre-read notification effect having the same effect content as the first or second normal notification effect for notifying the execution of the reach effect is performed. It is not performed, and it causes a sense of incongruity with the game effect to recognize the execution of the continuous notice effect.

  Further, in the first continuous notice effect pattern of the embodiment, a symbol change effect (that is, a main change effect) is performed in which the winning information determined by the overall control CPU 65a to execute the continuous notice effect is used as start hold information at the start of change. In this case, it is set so as to determine the execution of the normal notification effect set to the hit expectation level equal to or higher than the expected expectation level of the normal notification effect corresponding to the pre-read notification effect executed in the continuous notice effect. That is, in the first continuous notice effect, the first or second look-ahead notification effect is set to be performed in the main change effect of the continuous notice effect, and the sense of discomfort with the game effect caused by the unit change effect of the continuous notice effect is set. Is set to be finally resolved. Specifically, each first continuous notice effect pattern of the embodiment is set so that the first normal notification effect is executed in the main change effect of the continuous notice effect, and the game is performed with the unit change effect of the continuous notice effect. By generating a sense of incongruity in the production, it is suggested that the super reach production is performed in the future fluctuation production to be performed in the future.

  Here, in the first continuous notice effect pattern, a unit effect instruction command (unit effect information) is set in advance as continuous notice effect execution information indicating the type of the first suggestion effect executed in each unit variation effect. When the change start control command is input from the main control board 60 at the start of the design change effect, the overall control CPU 65a sends the unit effect instruction command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. Is set to output. In the embodiment, as an example, 9213H is set as the unit effect instruction command indicating execution of the first prefetch notification effect, 9212H is set as the unit effect instruction command indicating execution of the second prefetch notification effect, and prefetching suggestion 9211H is set as a unit effect instruction command indicating execution of the effect, and these commands are input to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 at the start of the unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect. Thus, the first suggestion effect of the unit variation effect specified by the determined first continuous notice effect pattern is performed.

  An example of the first continuous notice effect pattern set in the overall control ROM 65b is shown in FIGS. In the embodiment, as the first continuous notice effect pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the number of executions of the first continuous notice effect is one (the number of holds at the time of winning a prize is one), One continuous notice effect pattern PA1 is set. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a executes the first continuous notice effect based on the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning) that is acquired in response to winning when the number of holdings of the first special figure starting hold information is zero. Is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines the first continuous notice effect pattern PA1, and this change effect of the continuous notice effect (the winning information start hold information (winning information)) is used as the change start start hold information ( In the first variation), the first normal notification effect ("red") is executed.

  In addition, when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is two (the number of holds at the time of winning a prize is two), a plurality of (two types in the embodiment) first continuous notice effect patterns that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a. One continuous notice effect pattern PA2 to PA3 is set. That is, the overall control CPU 65a executes the first continuous notice effect based on the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning) acquired with the winning when the number of holdings of the first special figure starting hold information is one. Is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines one of the plurality of first continuous notice effect patterns PA2 to PA3, and the first special figure start hold information stored at the time of determination of the continuous notice effect is changed. In the unit change effect (first change) of the continuous notice effect performed as start start hold information, the first prefetch notification effect (“red”) or the second prefetch notification effect (“green”) is executed and continuously. The first normal notification effect is executed in the main variation effect (second variation) of the continuous notice effect using the start-pending information (winning information) at the time of winning for which the execution of the notice effect is determined as the start-holding information at the start of change. It has become. That is, in the first continuous notice effect patterns PA2 to PA3, the game effect is uncomfortable in the unit change effect of the first change.

  In addition, when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is three (the number of holds at the time of winning a prize is three), a plurality of (two in the embodiment) first continuous notice effect patterns that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a. One continuous notice effect pattern PA4 to PA5 is set. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a executes the first continuous notice effect based on the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning) acquired with the winning when the number of holdings of the first special figure starting hold information is two. Is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines one of a plurality (two types) of first continuous notice effect patterns PA4 to PA5. Here, the first continuous notice effect PA4 is the first variation of the continuous notice effect that is performed using the oldest first special figure start hold information stored at the time of determination of the continuous notice effect as start hold information at the start of change. In the unit variation effect, the pre-read suggestion effect ("blue") is executed, and the second unit variation of the continuous notice effect that is performed using the first special figure start hold information acquired next as start hold information at the start of change In the production, the second look-ahead notification production (“green”) is executed, and the book of the continuous notice production using the start-pending information at the time of winning (winning information) for which the execution of the continuous notice-making effect is decided as the start-pending information at the start of variation. The first normal notification effect is set to be executed in the variable effect. In the first continuous notice effect pattern PA5, the second prefetch notification effect ("green") is executed in the first change unit change effect of the continuous notice effect, and the second change unit change of the continuous notice effect. In the production, the first look-ahead notification effect ("red") is executed, and the book of the continuous notice effect using the start-hold information at the time of winning (winning information) for which the execution of the continuous notice effect is decided is used as the start-hold information at the start of variation. The first normal notification effect is executed in the change effect (third change). That is, in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA4, a sense of incongruity of the game effect occurs in the unit change effect of the second change, and in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA5, two times corresponding to the first change and the second change. In the unit variation effect, the game effect is uncomfortable. In the first continuous notice effect pattern PA4, the prefetch suggestion effect performed in one unit variation effect corresponding to the first change is indistinguishable from the case where the normal suggestion effect is executed. When the continuous notice effect is performed based on the continuous notice effect pattern PA4, the number of executions of the continuous notice effect cannot be directly grasped in appearance, and the start of the continuous notice effect is concealed.

  Further, when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is four times (the number of holds at the time of winning a prize is four), a plurality of (three types in the embodiment) first continuous notice effect patterns that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a. One continuous notice effect pattern PA6 to PA8 is set. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a executes the first continuous notice effect based on the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning) acquired with the winning in the state where the number of holdings of the first special figure starting hold information is three. Is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines one of a plurality (three types) of first continuous notice effect patterns PA6 to PA8. Here, the first continuous notice effect pattern PA6 is the first variation of the continuous notice effect that is performed as the start hold information at the start of the fluctuation, with the oldest first special figure start hold information stored at the time of determination of the continuous notice effect. In the unit variation effect, the pre-read suggestion effect ("blue") is executed, and the second variation unit of the continuous notice effect that is performed as the start hold information at the start of the variation by using the first special figure start hold information acquired next. In the variation effect, the pre-read suggestion effect ("blue") is executed, and the unit variation of the third variation of the continuous notice effect that is performed using the first special figure start hold information acquired next as the start hold information at the start of change. In the production, the second look-ahead notification production (“green”) is executed, and the book of the continuous notice production using the start-pending information at the time of winning (winning information) for which the execution of the continuous notice-making effect is decided as the start-pending information at the start of variation. Fluctuation production ( First normal notification effect is set to run in variation eyes).

  In addition, in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA7, a prefetch suggestion effect ("blue") is executed in the unit variation effect of the first change, and a second prefetch notification effect ("green") in the unit change effect of the second change. ) Is executed, the first pre-read notification effect (“red”) is executed in the unit change effect of the third change, and the first normal notification effect is set to be executed in the main change effect (fourth change). ing. Further, in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA8, the second prefetch notification effect (“green”) is executed in the first change unit variation effect, and the first prefetch notification effect (“ Red ”) is executed, the first pre-read notification effect (“ red ”) is executed in the unit change effect of the third change, and the first normal notification effect is executed in the main change effect (fourth change). Is set.

  That is, in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA6, a sense of incongruity of the game effect is generated in one unit change effect corresponding to the third change, and in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA7, the second change and the third change are generated. In the corresponding two unit variation effects, the game effect is uncomfortable, and in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA7, the game effects are uncomfortable in the three unit variation effects corresponding to the first to third variations. It is like that. Further, in the unit fluctuation effect of two times corresponding to the first change and the second change in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA6 and in the unit fluctuation effect of one time corresponding to the first change in the first continuous notice effect pattern PA7. Since the pre-read suggestion effect to be performed is indistinguishable from the case where the normal suggestion effect is executed, when the continuous notice effect is performed based on the first continuous notice effect patterns PA6 to PA7, it is externally applied. Cannot directly grasp the number of executions of the continuous notice effect, and the start of the continuous notice effect is concealed.

  As described above, the first continuous notice effect pattern is after the unit variation effect in which the prefetch suggestion effect is executed when the prefetch notification effect and the prefetch suggestion effect are executed in the first continuous notice effect. The first suggestion effect of each unit variation effect is set so that the first and second prefetch notification effects are executed in the unit variation effect. In other words, when the execution of the prefetch notification effect and the prefetch suggestion effect is determined in the continuous notice effect, the prefetch notification effect is executed in the symbol variation effect after the symbol variation effect in which the prefetch suggestion effect is executed. The overall control CPU 65a is determined.

(About the second continuous notice effect pattern)
The second continuous notice effect pattern included in the second continuous notice effect pattern selected when the overall control CPU 65a determines execution of the second continuous notice effect (second continuous notice effect information) will be described. The second continuous notice effect pattern is a combination of unit effects that are executed in each unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect among a plurality of set unit effects. A predetermined number of the second continuous notice effect patterns are set. Here, as shown in FIG. 16, the unit effect executed in each unit variation effect has a change in the expected expectation level of the second suggestion effect executed between the start of change of the symbol change effect and the stop of change. The first unit effect that is not performed, the second unit effect in which the degree of expectation of the second suggestion effect that is executed between the start of change and the stop of change of the unit change effect is improved by one step, and the unit change effect A third unit effect is set in which the degree of expectation of the second suggestion effect that is executed from the start of the change to the stop of the change is improved by a plurality of stages. One unit effect is specified for the effect. In addition, the 2nd suggestion effect of an Example is a background display displayed as a background image of the decoration drawing variably displayed on the symbol display apparatus 17 in a unit variation effect, Comprising: A 2nd kind of 2nd suggestion effect is set. Has been. The second suggestion effect set in the embodiment will be described as a first background display H1, a second background display H2, a third background display H3, and a fourth background display H4.

  Here, the second suggestion effect is specified by the advance jackpot information and the advance reach information included in the look-ahead command, the effect (background display) that is finally displayed (called the final suggestion display) in the main change effect in the continuous notice effect. Is determined according to the determination results of the prior jackpot determination and the prior reach determination. That is, the first background display H1 as the second suggestion effect is set so that it can be displayed as the final display of the main variation effect when the advance reach determination based on the winning start hold information is negative, The second background display H2 to the fourth background display H4 as suggestive effects are set so as to be displayed as the final display of this variation effect regardless of the results of the prior jackpot determination and the prior reach determination based on the winning start hold information. .

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the overall control ROM 65b is provided with a final suggestion display determination table in which the overall control CPU 65a determines the final suggestion display of the main variation effect in the second continuous notice effect. When the result of the prior jackpot determination in the control CPU 60a is affirmative determination, the number of determination values for final suggestion display determination assigned to each of the background displays H1 to H4 as the second suggestion effects and the main control CPU 60a If the result of the prior reach determination is an affirmative determination (that is, the prior jackpot determination is negative), the number of determination values for final suggestion display determination assigned to each of the background displays H1 to H4 as the second suggestion effects and The determination value for final suggestion display determination assigned to each of the background displays H1 to H4 as the second suggestion effects when the result of the prior reach determination is negative. By adjusting the quota, when the first to fourth background display H1~H4 is a final suggested display, expectation that per display is display it is configured differently. In the embodiment, the determination value for final suggestion display determination is 100 integer values from 0 to 99. When the result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative, the result of the prior reach determination is affirmative FIG. 17 shows the number of final suggestion display determinations assigned to the first to fourth background displays H1 to H4 when the result of the prior reach determination is negative. Here, the overall control CPU 65a obtains a final suggestion display random number (0 to 99) when a prefetch command is input, and performs overall control of the final suggestion display to which a determination value corresponding to the random number is assigned. The CPU 65a is set to determine. Here, the final suggestion display determination random number is updated at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), and the updated value is temporarily stored in the overall control RAM 65c to rewrite the value before the update. The In other words, the overall control ROM 65b has, as a result of the continuous notice effect, when executed in the main change effect of the continuous notice effect as the second suggestion effect executed in the unit change effect in the second continuous notice effect pattern. A plurality of types with different degrees of expectation in which the winning display is displayed are set, and the second suggestion effect displayed as the final suggestion display in the main variation effect of the second continuous notice effect is the first background display H1, the second. The order of the background display H2, the third background display H3, and the fourth background display H4 is set so that the possibility that the winning display is displayed as a result of the continuous notice effect is increased.

  Here, the second suggestion effect executed as the first unit effect is set such that any one of the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 is executed. Further, the second suggestion effect executed as the second unit effect changes from the first background display H1 to the second background display H2, and changes from the second background display H2 to the third background display H3. The change effect is set so that any change effect of the change effect changing from the third background display H3 to the fourth background display H4 is executed. The second suggestion effect executed in the third unit effect changes from the first background display H1 to the third background display H3, and changes from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4. The change effect is set so that any change effect of the change effect changing from the second background display H2 to the fourth background display H4 is executed.

  In addition, each second continuous notice effect pattern includes a unit effect executed in each unit variation effect so that the expectation level of the second suggestion effect performed in each unit variation effect is not reduced. It is determined to be any one of the unit effect, the second unit effect, and the third unit effect. That is, each unit variation effect of the second continuous notice effect pattern is a unit variation effect in which the background displays H1 to H4 that are the hit expectations of the background displays H1 to H4 that are the final display of the unit effect that was executed last time are the unit variation effects. It is supposed to be executed.

  Specifically, when the unit effect executed in the previous unit change effect is the first unit effect EA1 (final display is the first background display H1), Any of the first unit effects EA1 to EA4, the second unit effects EB1 to EB3, and the third unit effects EC1 to EC3 executed from the second suggestion effect A unit effect of each unit variation effect of the second continuous notice effect pattern is determined to be an effect. Further, when the unit effect executed in the previous unit variation effect is the first unit effect EA2 (the final display is the second background display H2), the hit expectation degree equal to or higher than the second background display H2 is obtained. Any one of the first unit effects EA2 to EA4, the second unit effects EB2 to EB3, and the third unit effect EC3 executed from the second suggestion effect is the unit effect executed in the next unit variation effect. A unit effect of each unit variation effect of the second continuous notice effect pattern is defined. Further, when the unit effect executed in the previous unit variation effect is the first unit effect EA3 (final display is the third background display H3), the hit expectation degree equal to or higher than the third background display H3 is obtained. Each of the second continuous notice effect patterns so that any one of the first unit effects EA3 to EA4 and the second unit effect EB3 executed from the second suggestion effect becomes the unit effect executed in the next unit variation effect. A unit production of unit variation production is defined. When the unit effect executed in the previous unit variation effect is the first unit effect EA4 (final display is the fourth background display H4), the hit expectation degree equal to or higher than the fourth background display H4 is obtained. The unit effect of each unit variation effect of the second continuous notice effect pattern is determined so that the first unit effect EA4 executed from the second suggestion effect becomes the unit effect executed in the next unit change effect. Similarly, when the unit effect executed in the previous unit variation effect is the second unit effects EB1 to EB3 or the third unit effect EC1 to EC3, the unit executed in the previous unit change effect The unit effects EA1 to EA4, EB1 to EB3, and EC1 to EC3 executed from the second suggestion effect, which is the expected degree of winning more than the second suggestion effect that is the final display in the effect, are executed in the next unit variation effect The unit effect of each unit variation effect of the second continuous notice effect pattern is determined so as to be a unit effect.

  As described above, the unit variation effect of each time in each second continuous notice effect pattern is determined so that the expected level of the suggestion effect performed in the second continuous notice effect is not lowered, so that each unit change effect is performed. Each of the second suggestion effects indicates the degree of expectation that the hit display is displayed as a result of the continuous notice effect.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, each of the second continuous notice effect patterns is determined at the time of determination when execution of the second continuous notice effect is determined based on the winning start hold information. It is set to perform the warning effect. More specifically, when execution of the second continuous notice effect is determined based on the winning start hold information, based on the first special figure start hold information already stored (held) at the time of the determination. Before the symbol variation effect (that is, the unit variation effect of the first variation) is performed, the precursor effect is executed, and when the precursor effect is performed, the second continuous notice effect is started. Can be recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the first to third unit effects EA1 to EA4, EB1 to EB3, and EC1 to EC3 are a standard unit effect in which only a standard effect as a base of each unit effect is executed, and a standard effect A special unit effect is defined in which a special effect is performed after the event is performed. The time required for the execution of each reference unit effect in which only the reference effect is performed is the change time determined by the change pattern determined based on the start hold information at the start of change when executing each unit change effect of the continuous notice effect Regardless of the time, it is set to an executable time. That is, the executable time of each reference unit effect in which only the reference effect is performed is set to a time equal to or shorter than the shortest variation time among the variation times determined by the variation pattern set in the main control ROM 60b. On the other hand, the time required for execution of the special unit effect in which the standard effect and the special effect are performed can be executed when the change time determined by the change pattern determined based on the start change information at the start of change is a specific time. Set to time. That is, the executable time of each special unit effect in which the special effect is performed is set to a variation time determined by a specific variation pattern set in the main control ROM 60b. In the following description, a variation pattern that defines a variation time during which a special unit effect can be executed may be referred to as a special variation pattern.

  In the embodiment, the second suggestion effect is performed alone and the first unit effects EA2 to EA4 in which the execution of the reach effect in the main variation effect is determined and the second suggestion effect are performed in combination. For each of the second unit effect EB1 and the third unit effects EC1 to EC2 that change from an effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the variable effect is not confirmed to an effect in which the execution of the reach effect is confirmed, the reference unit effect and Special unit effects are set correspondingly. For example, a first reference unit effect and a first special unit effect corresponding to the first unit effect EA2 are set, and a second reference unit effect and a second special unit effect EB1 are set. While the second special unit effect is set, the third reference unit effect and the third special unit effect are set in the third unit effect EC2. The same applies to the other unit effects EA3 to EA4, EC2 listed here. The same applies to the unit effects EA3 to EA4 and EC2 in which the special unit effects are set.

  On the other hand, the first suggestion effect EA1 in which the second suggestion effect is performed alone and the reach effect is not executed in the present variation effect, and the second suggestion effect is performed in combination and the reach effect in the present change effect is performed. Only the reference unit effect is set for each of the second unit effects EB2 to EB3 and the third unit effect EC3 that change again from the effect that has been confirmed to the effect that the execution of the reach effect is confirmed. .

  Then, the overall control CPU 65a uses the execution time of the unit effect performed in each unit change effect determined in the determined second continuous notice effect pattern and the change pattern determined based on the change start start hold information. Comparing the specified variation times, it is configured to determine whether the unit effect can be executed with the variation time of the determined variation pattern. That is, when performing the unit variation effect in which the first unit effect EA1, the second unit effects EB2 to EB3, and the third unit effect EC3 in which only the standard effect is performed in the second continuous notice effect pattern are performed. Is determined by the overall control CPU 65a to perform the first unit effect EA1, the second unit effects EB2 to EB3, and the third unit effect EC3 as the reference unit effects in the unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, the unit variation effect in which the first unit effects EA2 to EA4, the second unit effect EB1 and the third unit effects EC1 to EC2 in which the standard effect and the special effect are performed in the second continuous notice effect pattern are specified. If the special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command) determined on the basis of the fluctuation start start hold information at the start of the unit fluctuation presentation is the special fluctuation pattern, In the unit variation effect, the overall control CPU 65a determines execution of special unit effects of the first unit effects EA2 to EA4, the second unit effect EB1 and the third unit effects EC1 to EC2. On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command) determined based on the start-of-change information at the start of fluctuation is a fluctuation pattern other than the special fluctuation pattern, Since the first unit effects EA2 to EA4, the second unit effects EB1 and the third unit effects EC1 to EC2 cannot be executed, the overall control CPU 65a executes the reference unit effects corresponding to the special unit effects. It is set to determine.

  That is, by executing the special unit effect based on the continuous notice effect pattern determined by the overall control CPU 65a, the player can clearly recognize the execution of the reach effect that increases the expectation for the occurrence of the winning game, Even if the special effect cannot be executed due to the restriction of the variable time determined at the start of the variable effect (unit variable effect), the reference unit effect corresponding to the unit effect specified by the continuous notice effect pattern is surely When executed, the continuity of the second continuous notice effect is not impaired.

  Here, in the second continuous notice effect pattern, a unit effect instruction command (unit effect information) is set in advance as continuous notice effect execution information for specifying a unit effect executed in each unit variation effect. When a variation start control command is input from the main control board 60 at the start of the change effect, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the unit effect instruction command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Is set. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, as a unit effect instruction command for specifying a unit effect of the second continuous notice effect, a change mode instruction command for specifying a change mode of the second suggestion effect in the unit effect, and a unit An effect instruction command for specifying an effect before or after the change of the second suggestion effect in the effect and a special effect frequency instruction command for specifying the number of executions of the special effect are set.

  Specifically, in the embodiment, as the change instruction command, a first change instruction command (for example, 9E00H) indicating single execution of the first background display H1, and a change from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 are illustrated. A second change instruction command (for example, 9E01H), a third change instruction command (for example, 9E02H) indicating any one of the second background display H2 to the fourth background display H4, and the second background display H2 or second Four types of fourth change instruction commands (for example, 9E03H) indicating changes from the three background display H3 to the fourth background display H4 are set. In the embodiment, as the effect instruction command, a first effect instruction command (for example, 9E13H) indicating that the effect before or after the change of the second suggestion effect is the first background display H1, and the second The second effect instruction command (for example, 9E10H) indicating that the effect before or after the change of the suggestion effect is the second background display H2, and the effect before or after the change of the second suggestion effect is the third background A third effect instruction command (for example, 9E11H) indicating the display H3 and a fourth effect instruction command (an example) indicating that the effect before or after the change of the second suggestion effect is the fourth background display H4 And 9E12H) are set. That is, for example, when the first change instruction command is input, the first unit effect in which only the first background display H1 is performed is executed, and the second change instruction command and the second effect instruction command are input. Then, the second unit effect changing from the first background display H1 to the second background display H2 is executed, and the third change instruction command and the second effect instruction command are input, so that only the second background display H2 is displayed. The second unit effect to be performed is executed, and the third unit effect changing from the second background display H2 to the fourth background display H4 is executed by inputting the fourth change instruction command and the second effect instruction command. To be identified.

  In the embodiment, as the special effect number instruction command, the first special effect number instruction command (for example, 9E17H) indicating execution of the first special effect in one continuous notice effect and the second time in one continuous notice effect. A second special effect number instruction command (for example, 9E18H) indicating execution of the special effect, and a third special effect number instruction command (for example, 9E19H) indicating execution of the third special effect in one continuous notice effect. Is set. That is, since the number of times that the special effect is performed is distinguished by the special effect number instruction command, the effect according to the number of special effects is possible. In addition, since it is possible to specify whether or not the unit effect for executing the special effect is determined by the change instruction command and the effect instruction command, the output of the special effect number instruction command indicating the execution of the first special effect in one continuous notice effect is performed. It can be omitted.

  The second continuous notice effect pattern set in the overall control ROM 65b is shown in FIGS. In the embodiment, the second continuous notice effect pattern that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a is predetermined for each execution count for each type of the second suggestion effect that is the final suggestion display of the main change effect in the second continuous notice effect. It is set in numbers. That is, the overall control CPU 65a according to the embodiment determines the final suggestion display (first background display H1 to fourth background display H4) based on the final suggestion display determination table, and then determines the final suggestion display based on the determined final suggestion effect. The second continuous notice effect pattern corresponding to the number of executions of the second continuous notice effect is determined. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a according to the embodiment is finally performed with the symbol variation effect based on the winning information determined to execute the continuous notice effect based on the effect content specified by the main control CPU 60a as the effect content prefetching means. It has a function as a final suggestion effect determining means for determining the suggestion effect.

(When the number of executions is 1)
As shown in FIG. 18A, in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines in the overall control ROM 65b when the number of executions of the second continuous notice effect is 1 (the number of holds at the time of winning a prize is 1). As a possible second continuous notice effect pattern, a predetermined number of second continuous notice effect patterns PB1 to PB4 are set for each of the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 as the final suggestion display. Here, as described above, when any of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB1 to PB4 is determined to execute the second continuous notice effect based on the winning start hold information, the sign effect is executed. It is like that. That is, in the embodiment, when the fourth background display H4 is determined as the final suggestion display, the overall control CPU 65a determines the second continuous notice effect pattern PB1, and the third background display H3 is determined as the final suggestion display. If the second continuous display effect pattern PB2 is determined by the overall control CPU 65a, and the second background display H2 is determined as the final suggestion display, the overall control CPU 65a determines the second continuous notification effect pattern PB2. When the first background display H1 is determined as the final suggestion display, the overall control CPU 65a determines the second continuous notice effect pattern PB4.

  Here, the second continuous notice effect pattern PB1 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is a unit effect executed in the main change effect of the continuous notice effect, from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4. The third unit effect EC2 that changes to is set in combination, and one special effect can be executed in the continuous notice effect. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB2 in which the third background display H3 is the final suggestion display changes from the first background display H1 to the third background display H3 as a unit effect executed in the main change effect of the continuous notice effect. The third unit effect EC1 is set in combination, and one special effect can be executed in the continuous notice effect. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB3 in which the second background display H2 is the final suggestion display changes from the first background display H1 to the second background display H2 as a unit effect executed in the main change effect of the continuous notice effect. The second unit effect EB1 is set in combination, and one special effect can be executed in the continuous notice effect. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB4 in which the first background display H1 is the final suggestion display is a first effect in which the first background display H1 is displayed as a unit effect executed in the main change effect of the continuous notice effect. The unit effect EA1 is set in combination, and the special effect is not executed in the continuous notice effect.

(When the number of executions is 2)
As shown in FIG. 18 (b), in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines in the overall control ROM 65b when the number of times of execution of the second continuous notice effect is 2 (the number of holds at the time of winning a prize is 2). As a possible second continuous notice effect pattern, a predetermined number of second continuous notice effect patterns PB5 to PB9 are set for each of the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 as the final suggestion display. Here, as described above, when any of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB5 to PB9 is determined to execute the second continuous notice effect based on the winning start hold information, the sign effect is executed. It is like that. That is, in the embodiment, when the fourth background display H4 is determined as the final suggestion display, the overall control CPU 65a determines any one pattern from the second continuous notice effect patterns PB5 to PB6, and the final suggestion When the third background display H3 is determined as the display, the overall control CPU 65a determines the second continuous notice effect pattern PB7. When the second background display H2 is determined as the final suggestion display, the second background display H3 is determined. When the overall control CPU 65a determines the continuous notice effect pattern PB8, and when the first background display H1 is decided as the final suggestion display, the overall control CPU 65a decides the second continuous notice effect pattern PB9. Yes.

  Here, the second continuous notice effect pattern PB5 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is the first background as the unit effect executed in the first change unit change effect and the main change effect of the continuous notice effect. The first unit effect EA1 in which the display H1 is displayed and the third unit effect EC2 that changes from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 are set in combination. Special effects can be executed. Further, the second continuous notice effect pattern PB6 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is a unit effect executed in the unit change effect and the first change effect (second change) of the continuous notice effect. The third unit effect EC2 changing from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 and the first unit effect EA4 on which the fourth background display H4 is displayed are set in combination, and the continuous notice effect The special effects can be executed twice.

  Then, regarding the second continuous notice effect pattern PB7 in which the third background display H3 is the final suggestion display, similarly to the above-described second continuous notice effect pattern PB5, As the unit effect executed in this variable effect (second change), a combination of one first unit effect and one third unit effect is set. Production can be executed. Regarding the second continuous notice effect pattern PB8 in which the second background display H2 is the final suggestion display, the unit effect executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (second change) of the first notice of the continuous notice effect. As described above, one first unit effect and one second unit effect are set in combination, and one special effect can be executed in the continuous notice effect. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB9 in which the first background display H1 is the final suggestion display is a unit effect that is executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (second change) of the first change of the continuous notice effect. The first unit effect EA1 on which the first background display H1 is displayed is set in combination, and the special effect is not executed in the continuous notice effect.

(When the number of executions is 3)
As shown in FIG. 19, in the embodiment, the central control CPU 65a can determine the central control CPU 65a in the central control ROM 65b when the number of executions of the second continuous notice effect is three (the number of holds at the time of winning is three). As the second continuous notice effect pattern, a predetermined number of second continuous notice effect patterns PB10 to PB18 are set for each of the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 as the final suggestion display. Here, as described above, any of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB10 to PB18 is executed when the execution of the second continuous notice effect is determined based on the winning start hold information. It is like that. That is, in the embodiment, when the fourth background display H4 is determined as the final suggestion display, the overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB10 to PB13, and the final suggestion When the third background display H3 is determined as the display, the overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB14 and PB15, and the second background display H2 is used as the final suggestion display. Is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB16, PB17, and the first background display H1 is determined as the final suggestion display. The overall control CPU 65a determines the second continuous notice effect pattern PB18.

  Here, the second continuous notice effect pattern PB10 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (third change) of the first to second changes of the continuous notice effect. As the unit effect, a combination of two first unit effects EA1 in which the first background display H1 is displayed and a third unit effect EC2 that changes from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 is set. In the continuous notice effect, one special effect can be executed. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB11 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (third change) of the first to second changes of the continuous notice effect. As unit effects, a first unit effect EA1 in which the first background display H1 is displayed, a third unit effect EC2 that changes from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4, and a fourth background display H4 are displayed. The first unit effect EA4 is set in combination, and two special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB12 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is a unit executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (third change) of the first to second changes of the continuous notice effect. As effects, the second unit effect EB1 changing from the first background display H1 to the second background display H2, the third unit effect EC3 changing from the second background display H2 to the fourth background display H4, and the fourth background. It is set in combination with the first unit effect EA4 on which the display H4 is displayed, and two special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB13 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is a unit effect executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (third change) of the first to second changes of the continuous notice effect. The third unit effect EC2 changing from the first background display H1 to the third background display H3, the second unit effect EB3 changing from the third background display H3 to the fourth background display H4, and the fourth background display H4. Is set in combination with the first unit effect EA4 on which is displayed, and two special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect.

  The second continuous notice effect pattern PB14, PB15 whose third background display H3 is the final suggestion display is executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (third change) of the first and second changes of the continuous notice effect. As the unit effect to be performed, a combination of two first unit effects and one third unit effect is set, so that one or two special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect. It has become. Similarly, for the second continuous notice effect pattern PB16, PB17 in which the second background display H2 is the final suggestion display, the unit change effect and the main change effect (third change) of the first to second changes of the continuous notice effect. Is set in combination with two first unit effects and one second unit effect, and one or two special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect. It is like that. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB9 in which the first background display H1 is the final suggestion display is a unit executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (third change) of the first to second changes of the continuous notice effect. The effect is set by combining three first unit effects EA1 in which the first background display H1 is displayed, and the special effect is not executed in the continuous notice effect.

(When the number of executions is 4)
As shown in FIG. 20, in the embodiment, the general control CPU 65a can determine the central control CPU 65a in the central control ROM 65b when the number of executions of the second continuous notice effect is four times (the number of holds at the time of winning is four). As the second continuous notice effect pattern, a predetermined number of second continuous notice effect patterns PB20 to PB33 are set for each of the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 as the final suggestion display. Here, as described above, in any of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB20 to PB33, the sign effect is executed when the execution of the second continuous notice effect is determined based on the winning start hold information. It is like that. That is, in the embodiment, when the fourth background display H4 is determined as the final suggestion display, the overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB20 to PB26, and the final suggestion When the third background display H3 is determined as the display, the overall control CPU 65a determines any one pattern from the second continuous notice effect patterns PB27 to PB29, and the second background display H2 is used as the final suggestion display. Is determined, the overall control CPU 65a determines any one of the second continuous notice effect patterns PB28 to PB32, and the first background display H1 is determined as the final suggestion display. The overall control CPU 65a determines the second continuous notice effect pattern PB33.

  Here, the second continuous notice effect pattern PB20 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect. As the unit effect, three first unit effects EA1 in which the first background display H1 is displayed and the third unit effect EC2 that changes from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4 are set in combination. In the continuous notice effect, one special effect can be executed. The second continuous notice effect patterns PB21 to PB22 whose fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display are executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect. As unit effects, there are a first unit effect EA1 in which the first background display H1 is displayed, a third unit effect EC2 that changes from the first background display H1 to the fourth background display H4, and a fourth background display H4. It is set in combination with the displayed one time or the first unit effect EA4, and the special effect can be executed twice or three times in the continuous notice effect.

  The second continuous notice effect pattern PB23 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is a unit executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect. As the effects, the first unit effect EA1 in which the first background display H1 is displayed, the second unit effect EB1 changing from the first background display H1 to the second background display H2, and the second background display H2 to the fourth. The third unit effect EC3 that changes to the background display H4 and the first unit effect EA4 on which the fourth background display H4 is displayed are set in combination, and two special effects are executed in the continuous notice effect. To get. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB24 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is a unit effect executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect. The first unit effect EA1 in which the first background display H1 is displayed, the third unit effect EC1 changing from the first background display H1 to the third background display H3, and the third background display H3 to the fourth background display. The second unit effect EB3 that changes to H4 and the first unit effect EA4 on which the fourth background display H4 is displayed are set in combination so that two special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect. It has become.

  Further, the second continuous notice effect pattern PB25 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is a unit executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect. As effects, the second unit effect EB1 changing from the first background display H1 to the second background display H2, the third unit effect EC3 changing from the second background display H2 to the fourth background display H4, and the fourth background. It is set in combination with two first unit effects EA4 in which the display H4 is displayed, and three special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB26 in which the fourth background display H4 is the final suggestion display is a unit effect executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect. The third unit effect EC1 changing from the first background display H1 to the third background display H3, the second unit effect EB3 changing from the third background display H3 to the fourth background display H4, and the fourth background display H4. Is displayed in combination with two first unit effects EA4, and three special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect.

  For the second continuous notice effect patterns PB27 to PB29 in which the third background display H3 is the final suggestion display, the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect are executed. As the unit effect to be performed, the first unit effect of three times and the third unit effect of one time are set in combination so that one or two special effects can be executed in the continuous notice effect. It has become. Similarly, regarding the second continuous notice effect PB30 to PB32 in which the second background display H2 is the final suggestion display, in the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect. The unit effect to be executed is set by combining the first unit effect of three times and the second unit effect of one time so that the special effect can be executed once or twice in the continuous notice effect. It has become. The second continuous notice effect pattern PB33 in which the first background display H1 is the final suggestion display is a unit executed in the unit change effect and the main change effect (fourth change) of the first to third changes of the continuous notice effect. The effect is set by combining three first unit effects EA1 in which the first background display H1 is displayed, and the special effect is not executed in the continuous notice effect.

(About the third continuous notice effect pattern)
A third continuous notice effect pattern included in the third continuous notice effect pattern selected when the overall control CPU 65a determines execution of the third continuous notice effect (third continuous notice effect information) will be described. According to the third continuous notice effect pattern of the embodiment, the third suggestion executed in the unit variation effect is performed according to the number of unit variation effects (the number of changes) executed after the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined. The production contents of the production are specified. In other words, the third continuous notice effect pattern includes the first effect that is executed only in the symbol variation effect that is the first change after the execution of the continuous notice effect and the execution of the continuous notice effect. The second effect that is executed only in the symbol change effect that becomes the change, the third effect that is executed only in the symbol change effect that becomes the third change after the execution of the continuous notice effect is decided, and the execution of the continuous notice effect The third continuous notice effect pattern is formed every time the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is performed. Are set by a predetermined number.

  Here, the first to fourth effects are set so that the contents of the effects performed on the symbol display device 17 are all different. When the third continuous notice effect is performed, the symbol display device 17 Based on the contents of the displayed effects (first effect to fourth effect), it is possible to easily grasp the number of fluctuations from the start of the continuous notice effect (the number of continuations of the continuous notice effect). That is, in the third continuous notice effect, the effect content of the third suggestion effect specified by the unit effect is stepwise as the symbol variation effect is executed based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means. Is set to change.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, in the embodiment, one type of third continuous notice effect pattern is set for each number of executions of the unit variation effect executed as the continuous notice effect. That is, the third continuous notice effect pattern PC1 that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is one (the number of holds at the time of winning a prize is one) is the first change of the continuous notice effect. The first effect is set as an effect executed in the present fluctuation effect. The third continuous notice effect pattern PC2 that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is two (the number of holds at the time of winning is two) is the first change of the continuous notice effect. The first effect is set as the effect executed in the unit change effect, and the second effect is set as the effect executed in the main change effect that becomes the second change. The third continuous notice effect pattern PC3 that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is three (the number of holds at the time of winning is three) is the first change of the continuous notice effect. The first effect is set as the effect executed in the unit variation effect, the second effect is set as the effect executed in the unit change effect that becomes the second change, and the effect that is executed in the main change effect that becomes the third change As a result, the third effect is set. The third continuous notice effect pattern PC4 that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is four times (the number of holds at the time of winning a prize is four) is the first change of the continuous notice effect. The first effect is set as the effect executed in the unit variation effect, the second effect is set as the effect executed in the unit change effect that becomes the second change, and the effect that is executed in the unit change effect that becomes the third change The third effect is set, and the fourth effect is set as an effect to be executed in the main change effect that is the fourth change.

  Here, in the third continuous notice effect pattern, a unit effect instruction command (unit effect information) is set in advance as continuous notice effect execution information for specifying a unit effect executed in each unit variation effect. When a variation start control command is input from the main control board 60 at the start of the change effect, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the unit effect instruction command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Is set. In the embodiment, 9001H is set as a unit effect instruction command indicating execution of the first effect, 9002H is set as a unit effect instruction command indicating execution of the second effect, and as a unit effect instruction command indicating execution of the third effect. 9003H is set, and 9004H is set as a unit effect instruction command indicating execution of the fourth effect. At the start of the unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect, these commands are displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound. By being input to the control board 73, the third suggestion effect of the unit variation effect specified by the determined third continuous notice effect pattern is performed.

(Continuous notice effect execution process)
Next, the execution process of the effect in the continuous notice effect will be described. In a state where the overall control CPU 65a has decided to execute the continuous notice effect, when the change start control command determined based on the change start start hold information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the overall control board 65, the determined first Based on the third continuous notice effect pattern and the number of fluctuations of the symbol change effect performed after the execution decision of the continuous notice effect, the contents of the effect of the unit change effect that is executed based on the start-pending information at the start of the change The overall control CPU 65a determines (content of the suggestion effect), and unit effect instruction commands for specifying the effect content of the continuous notice effect are displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 (hereinafter referred to as third control). Output to the board). That is, the unit control instruction command is output from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73 at the start of each symbol change effect (unit change effect) of the continuous notice effect. By controlling the symbol display device 17, the light emitting decoration device 18, and the speaker 19 targeted by each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73 based on the effect instruction command, the continuous control effect pattern determined by the overall control CPU 65 a is obtained. The unit variation effect of the continuous continuous notice effect is performed.

  As described above, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the continuous notice effect and determines the first to third continuous notice effects to be executed based on the execution decision, the unit effect instruction command corresponding to the decided continuous notice effect. Is transmitted to the third control boards 70, 72, 73 and the third control boards 70, 72, 73 are configured to execute the continuous notice effect specified by the transmitted unit effect instruction command. Then, when the overall control CPU 65a outputs the unit effect instruction command to the third control boards 70, 72, 73, the value of the execution counter set in the overall control RAM 65c is decremented by 1, and a new continuous notice effect is executed. The number of times is stored in the overall control RAM 65c.

  Specifically, for example, when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is determined to be three and the first continuous notice effect pattern PA4 is determined, the execution number counter is set to “3” and the fluctuation start control is performed. As the command is input from the main control CPU 60a, a unit effect instruction command for instructing a prefetch suggestion effect corresponding to the first suggestion effect performed at the first change of the first continuous notice effect pattern PA4 is received from the overall control CPU 65a. The first unit variation effect output to each third control board 70, 72, 73 and specified by the first continuous notice effect pattern PA4 is executed. As the unit variation effect of the first continuous notice effect is executed, the execution counter is set to “2”, and the next change start control command is input from the main control CPU 60a. A unit effect instruction command for instructing a second prefetch notification effect corresponding to the first suggestion effect performed at the second change of one continuous notice effect pattern PA4 is sent from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73. Accordingly, the execution number counter is set to “1”. Then, as the next variation start control command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the first corresponding to the first suggestion effect performed at the third variation (that is, the main variation effect) of the first continuous notice effect pattern PA4. The unit effect instruction command for instructing the pre-read notification effect is output from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73, and the execution counter is set to “0” accordingly. As a result, the execution flag indicating the execution of the first continuous notice effect is returned to the initial state.

  For example, when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is determined to be two and the second continuous notice effect pattern PB8 is determined, the execution number counter is set to “2” and the second continuous notice effect is set. Along with the determination of the effect pattern PB8, a unit effect instruction command for instructing a sign effect is output from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73, and is specified by the second continuous notice effect pattern PB8. A prelude direction is performed. Thereafter, as the change start control command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the unit effect instructing the first unit effect corresponding to the second suggestion effect performed at the first change of the second continuous notice effect pattern PB8. An instruction command is output from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73, and the first unit variation effect specified by the second continuous notice effect pattern PB8 is executed. As the unit variation effect of the second continuous notice effect is executed, the execution counter is set to “1”, and the next change start control command is input from the main control CPU 60a. The unit control instruction command for instructing the second unit effect corresponding to the second suggestion effect to be performed at the second change (that is, the main change effect) of the second continuous notice effect pattern PB8 is sent from the overall control CPU 65a to each third control board. 70, 72, 73, and the execution counter is set to “0” accordingly. As a result, the execution flag indicating the execution of the second continuous notice effect is returned to the initial state.

  Further, for example, when the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is determined to be four and the fourth continuous notice effect pattern PC4 is determined, the execution number counter is set to “4” and the change start control command is set. As input from the main control CPU 60a, a unit effect instruction command for instructing the first effect corresponding to the third suggestion effect performed at the first change of the fourth continuous notice effect pattern PC4 is received from the overall control CPU 65a. Is output to the third control board 70, 72, 73, and the first unit variation effect specified by the fourth continuous notice effect pattern PC4 is executed. As the unit variation effect is executed, the execution number counter is set to “3”, and as the change start control command is input from the main control CPU 60a as described above, the fourth continuous notice effect is generated. Unit effect instruction commands for instructing the second to fourth effects corresponding to the third suggestion effects performed at the second to fourth changes of the pattern PC4 are sequentially output from the overall control CPU 65a to the third control boards 70, 72, 73. As the execution number counter is set to “0”, the execution flag indicating the execution of the third continuous notice effect is returned to the initial state.

  Here, winning information newly acquired before this variation effect is performed (start-hold information at the time of winning) is determined with the start-up information at the time of winning as a trigger for determining the execution of the continuous notice effect. ) To determine the execution of the continuous notice effect, and if it is in a state where a plurality of continuous notice effects are performed (waiting for execution of a plurality of continuous notice effects), the first continuous notice effect is executed. A unit effect instruction command corresponding to the continuous notice effect pattern determined based on the determination is set to be output to the third control boards 70, 72, 73. On the other hand, the unit effect instruction command corresponding to the continuous notice effect pattern determined based on the execution decision of the second and subsequent continuous notice effects corresponds to the continuous notice effect pattern determined based on the execution decision of the first continuous notice effect. It is set not to be output to the third control boards 70, 72, 73 at the same timing as the unit effect instruction command. In other words, when the execution of the next continuous notice effect is decided before this fluctuation effect is performed with the winning information that has been the trigger for determining the execution of the continuous notice effect as the start hold information at the start of the change (continuous notice effect) Unit execution instruction command of this variable effect based on the start hold information corresponding to the winning information that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect first (effect execution information) Until the third control board 70, 72, 73 is output to the third control board 70, 72, 73 to stop the output of the continuous notice effect information based on the next execution decision to the third control board 70, 72, 73 A control CPU 65a is configured.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 65a newly acquires the winning information (winning information) that is newly acquired before the fluctuating effect is performed with the starting start information at the time of winning which is the trigger for determining the execution of the continuous notice effect as the starting change information at the start of change. When the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the (Holding start hold information), and if it is in a state where a plurality of continuous notice effects are performed (waiting for execution of a plurality of continuous notice effects), each successive notice effect Is set so that 1 is subtracted from the values of all the execution counters set corresponding to. That is, for the second and subsequent continuous notice effects for which execution of the continuous notice effect is determined internally, the unit variation effect based on the continuous notice effect pattern determined as the continuous notice effect is not executed, The number of executions of the continuous notice effect is reduced. Therefore, after the actual variation effect of the continuous notice effect is performed using the winning information (start hold information at the time of winning a prize) that has been determined to be the start of the continuous notice effect as the start change information at the start of change, Corresponds to the unit variation effect that has been advanced by the number of changes of the symbol variation effect executed based on the previous execution decision after the execution of the next continuous notice effect was decided based on the continuous notice effect pattern based on the execution decision A unit effect instruction command is generated by the overall control CPU 65a, and a unit effect instruction command of a continuous notice effect pattern based on the next execution decision is output to the third control boards 70, 72, 73. That is, when the execution of the next continuous notice effect is decided before the main change effect of the continuous notice effect decided to be executed first is executed, the execution of the next consecutive notice effect is decided after the execution of the next continuous notice effect is decided. The continuous notice effect based on the next execution decision is executed from the stage advanced by the number of fluctuations of the unit variation effect executed as the continuous notice effect based on the execution decision.

  Specifically, a description will be given based on FIG. FIG. 23 shows that the pachinko ball is won at the first start winning opening 30 in the state where the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is “1”, and the acquired prize information is displayed at the time of winning. The overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the first continuous notice effect based on the pre-read command as the start hold information, and the first continuous notice effect pattern PA2 is determined, and the execution corresponding to the first continuous notice effect is performed. This shows a state where “2” is set in the number counter. The number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is “0”. Furthermore, the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 while the symbol variation effect continues while the overall control CPU 65a decides to execute the first continuous notice effect, and the winning information acquired at this time is displayed. The overall control CPU 65a decides not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the pre-read command used as the start-up hold information at the time of winning, and thereafter the symbol variation effect is finished. That is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information at the end of the symbol variation effect is “3”.

  Then, with the start of the next symbol variation effect, a variation start control command is input from the main control board 60 to the overall control CPU 65a, and accordingly, the overall control CPU 65a performs one variation based on the first continuous notice effect pattern PA2. A unit effect instruction command for instructing a second pre-read notification effect corresponding to the first suggestion effect to be performed by the eyes is output from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73, and the first continuous notice. The second prefetch notification effect (“green”) specified by the effect pattern PA4 is executed. As the unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect is performed, the execution number counter of the first continuous notice effect is set from “2” to “1”, and the hold number of the first special figure start hold information is “ 2 ".

  In FIG. 23, a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 in the state where the first unit change effect of the first continuous notice effect is performed, and the first special figure start hold information is displayed. The number of holdings is “3”, and the overall control CPU 65a shows the state in which execution of the next (second) continuous notice effect is determined based on a pre-read command using the acquired winning information as starting holding information at the time of winning. Yes. At this time, since the overall control CPU 65a has decided to execute the first continuous notice effect as the continuous notice effect in the previous execution decision, other than the first continuous notice effect (the second continuous notice effect or the second continuous notice effect). (3 continuous notice effect) is determined by the overall control CPU 65a. Here, in the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines execution of the second continuous notice effect, and “3” is set in the execution number counter corresponding to the second continuous notice effect. FIG. 23 shows a state in which the second continuous notice effect pattern PB14 is determined based on the prefetch command. At this time, since the overall control CPU 65a has decided to execute the first continuous notice effect in the previous execution decision, the unit effect instruction command for designating the sign effect based on the second continuous notice effect pattern PB14 is the third. Are not output to the control boards 70, 72, 73. Thereafter, when the unit variation effect of the first variation of the first continuous notice effect is completed, the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information becomes “2”.

  When a change start control command is input to the overall control CPU 65a from the main control board 60 in accordance with the start of the next symbol change effect, the overall control CPU 65a accordingly changes two times based on the first continuous notice effect pattern PA2. A unit effect instruction command for instructing a first pre-read notification effect corresponding to the first suggestion effect to be performed by the eyes is output from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73, and the first continuous notice. The first look-ahead notification effect ("red") specified by the effect pattern PA4 is executed as the main change effect of the continuous notice effect. As the unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect is performed, the execution counter of the first continuous notice effect is set from “1” to “0”, and the execution flag of the first continuous notice effect is returned to the initial state. In addition, the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information changes to “1”. At this time, since the overall control CPU 65a has decided to execute the first continuous notice effect in the previous execution decision, it corresponds to the second suggestive effect of the first change based on the second continuous notice effect pattern PB14. While the unit effect instruction command for instructing the first unit effect is not output to the third control boards 70, 72, 73, the execution counter of the second continuous notice effect is also set from “3” to “2”. The In other words, the second continuous notice effect is not performed by the symbol display device 17, and the effect for one change progresses internally.

  When a change start control command is input to the overall control CPU 65a from the main control board 60 with the start of the next symbol change effect, the main change effect of the first continuous notice effect based on the previous execution decision is finished. Therefore, the second continuous notice effect based on the next execution decision is continuously executed. That is, in accordance with the input of the change start control command from the main control board 60, the overall control CPU 65a is the third unit corresponding to the second suggestive effect performed at the second change based on the second continuous notice effect pattern PB14. A unit effect instruction command for instructing an effect is output from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73, and the third unit effect EC1 (first operation) specified by the second continuous notice effect pattern PB14. A change effect from the background display H1 to the third background display H3) is executed. At this time, if the special figure fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation start control command from the main control board 60 is a special special figure fluctuation pattern, a special effect corresponding to the third unit effect EC1 is performed. That is, after the execution of the next continuous notice effect (in this example, the second continuous notice effect) is determined, the symbol executed in the continuous notice effect (in this example, the first continuous notice effect) based on the previous execution decision. A unit effect that has advanced by the number of times of change of the change effect (that is, once) is executed in the next continuous notice effect (second continuous notice effect). As the unit variation effect of the second continuous notice effect is performed, the execution counter of the second continuous notice effect is set from “2” to “1”, and the first special figure start hold information is set. The holding number of “1” changes to “1”.

  Furthermore, when a change start control command is input from the main control board 60 to the overall control CPU 65a with the start of the next symbol change effect, the overall control CPU 65a is accordingly based on the second continuous notice effect pattern PB14. A unit effect instruction command for instructing the first unit effect corresponding to the second suggestion effect performed at the third change is output from the overall control CPU 65a to each of the third control boards 70, 72, 73, and the second continuous effect. The first unit effect EA3 (third background display H3) specified by the notice effect pattern PB14 is executed as the main change effect of the continuous notice effect. At this time, when the special figure fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation start control command from the main control board 60 is a special special figure fluctuation pattern, a special effect corresponding to the first unit effect EA3 is performed. Then, as the main variation effect of the second continuous notice effect is performed, the execution counter of the second continuous notice effect is set from “1” to “0”, and the first special figure start hold information is set. The number of holds of “1” changes to “0”. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the pachinko ball is newly won in the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 as the number of holds in the first special figure start holding information becomes “0”. Enter standby mode.

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Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment configured as described above will be described.

  In the case of a conventional pachinko machine as in Patent Document 1 described above, in the case where the pre-paid notice information acquired by the winning of the pachinko ball at the start winning opening is read ahead and the continuous notice effect is executed, the overlap of the continuous notice effect is performed. In order to avoid such a situation, even if a pachinko ball wins the starting prize opening until the symbol variation effect based on the winning information for which the execution of the continuous notice effect has been decided, the execution of the continuous notice effect is not newly decided. It is configured as follows. By the way, in recent pachinko machines, by changing the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening, while increasing the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the starting winning opening, Attempts have been made to increase the number of times that is performed. With the increase in the number of executions of such symbol variation effects, there is a need for a pachinko machine that can improve the interest of the game by increasing the frequency of execution of the continuous notice effect by prefetching more than before.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, before the fluctuating effect is performed using the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning) that is the trigger for the overall control CPU 65a to determine the execution of the continuous notice effect. In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 and the main control CPU 60a acquires new winning information, the newly acquired winning information is specified based on the winning start hold information. Since the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not to execute the next continuous notice effect based on the contents of the effect (prefetch command), until the continuous notice effect determined to be executed first ends (until this change is performed). There is no need to stop the determination of a new continuous notice effect. In other words, the next continuous notice effect is executed before this variation effect is performed with the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning a prize) used as the trigger for execution of the continuous notice effect being used as starting hold information at the start of change. Since it can be determined, the frequency with which the continuous notice effect is executed can be increased.

  In addition, before this variation effect is performed with the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning a prize) that has been determined to be the execution of the continuous notice effect as the starting hold information at the start of the change, When the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution, the continuous notice effect is continuously executed based on the next execution decision after the main change effect based on the previous execution decision is performed. Can be executed more frequently. In addition, since the previous continuous notice effect and the next continuous notice effect are continuously performed, a new game in which a plurality of continuous notice effects are combined can be performed.

  In addition, before this variation effect is performed with the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning a prize) that has been determined to be the execution of the continuous notice effect as the starting hold information at the start of the change, When the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution, the continuous notice effect (the first continuous notice effect in the example of FIG. 23) determined based on the previous execution decision and the different notice contents (FIG. 23). In this example, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the execution of the second continuous notice effect), so that it is possible to easily recognize the switching from the previous continuous notice effect to the next continuous notice effect. Accordingly, it is possible to identify that the continuous notice effect is being performed based on the execution decision of a plurality of times, and it is possible to enhance the effect effect by improving the execution frequency of the continuous notice effect. Moreover, not only continuous notice effects of multiple times are continuously executed, but also continuous notice effects with different effects are continuously executed, so that the frequency of execution of the continuous notice effects is increased and the continuous notice effects are continuously provided. It becomes possible to create a new playability by combining the above.

  Furthermore, before this variation effect is performed with the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning a prize) that was previously determined to be executed as a start of hold information, When the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution, the unit effect instruction for the main variation effect of the previous continuous notice effect using the winning information that has been the trigger for determining the execution of the continuous notice effect as the start hold information at the start of the change. Until the general control CPU 65a outputs a command (effect execution information), a unit effect instruction command (effect execution information) for executing a continuous notice effect based on the next execution decision is the third control board 70, 72. , 73 is not output to the third control boards 70, 72, 73. Therefore, even if the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the continuous notice effects in an overlapping manner, it is possible to reliably execute each successive notice effect individually.

  Also, in the embodiment, before the fluctuating effect is performed, the winning information (starting hold information at the time of winning a prize) that has been determined to be the execution of the continuous notice effect is set as the starting hold information at the start of the change. When the overall control CPU 65a determines the execution of the continuous notice effect, the unit effect instruction command (effect execution information) is output to the third control boards 70, 72, 73 based on the continuous notice effect determined to be executed first. In this case, the production is also configured to proceed internally for the continuous notice effect that is determined to be executed next. In other words, after the main variation effect of the continuous notice effect that has been decided to be executed first is executed, in the continuous notice effect based on the next execution decision, the execution of the next continuous notice effect is decided before the next execution decision. A unit effect instruction command (effect execution information) for specifying the next time of the number of fluctuations of the continuous notice effect executed based on this is output to the third control boards 70, 72, 73, and execution of the next continuous notice effect is executed. The next continuous notice effect is performed subsequent to the previous continuous notice effect from the unit effect that has been advanced by the number of changes of the unit change effect (symbol change effect) of the previous continuous notice effect executed after the determination.

  Therefore, for example, as shown in the example of FIG. 23, when a continuous notice effect such as the second continuous notice effect in which a prescribed effect (a precursor effect) is performed at the start of the continuous notice effect is determined as the next continuous notice effect. Will produce a new game through the combination of consecutive continuous announcement effects, without the stipulated production (prediction effect) that is performed at the start of the continuous announcement effects. It becomes possible. In addition, when the third continuous notice effect in which the contents of the effect executed in each unit change effect is specified in accordance with the number of executions of unit change effect (number of changes) is determined as the next continuous notice effect, With the end of the previous continuous notice effect, the next continuous notice effect will be executed from the advanced content, and it is possible to increase the frequency of execution of the advanced content of the continuous notice effect, and the game effect Can increase the unexpectedness of the development. Specifically, when the third continuous notice effect is determined as the next continuous notice effect in the example of FIG. 23, the third continuous notice effect, which is the previous continuous notice effect, ends with the third continuous notice effect. Since the third effect in the continuous notice effect is performed, it is possible to have a great impact on the development of the game effect. In this way, not only the execution frequency of the continuous notice effect is increased, but also the appearance frequency of the effect that is difficult to be executed when the continuous notice effect is performed from the beginning (first variation) can be increased, and the continuous notice effect is continuously provided. New playability can be realized by combining the above.

  In addition, the first continuous notice effect in the embodiment is a normal notice effect (first normal notice effect, second normal notice effect) performed when execution of the continuous notice effect is not determined in each unit variation effect. The first suggestion effect (the first prefetch notification effect, the second prefetch notification effect, and the prefetch suggestion effect) having the same effect content as that of the normal suggestion effect) is configured. Therefore, even if the first suggestion effect (the first prefetch notification effect, the second prefetch notification effect, and the prefetch suggestion effect) is performed in accordance with the execution decision of the first continuous notice effect, the appearance is usually the notice effect. It is not possible to determine whether the first normal notification effect, the second normal notification effect, and the normal suggestion effect are being performed, or whether the first suggestion effect of the continuous notice effect is being performed, The start of the continuous notice effect can be concealed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the beginning of the continuous notice effect from becoming monotonous, increase interest in the execution of the continuous notice effect, and improve the interest of the game. Moreover, at the start of the first continuous notice effect, the same notice content as the normal notice effect (first normal notification effect, second normal notification effect and normal suggestion effect) is performed, so that the continuous notice effect is started. Can always maintain a sense of expectation, which leads to an increase in the fun of gaming.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the normal notification effect (first and second normal notification effects) in the normal notice effect is performed, the execution of the specific effect (reach effect or super reach effect) in the symbol variation effect is notified. On the other hand, in the case where the determination result of the advance reach determination corresponding to the start hold information already stored in the main control RAM 60c at the time of acquisition of the winning information at which execution of the continuous notice effect is determined is negative, The first continuous notice effect can be determined. That is, since the first continuous notice effect can be determined only when the specific effect (reach effect) is not performed before the main change effect of the continuous notice effect is performed, the first continuous notice effect is determined. When the first or second look-ahead notification effect is performed as the continuous notice effect, the specific effect (reach effect) of the kite that is executed when the normal notification effect having the same effect content is performed. In other words, it is possible to give a sense of incongruity to the production, enhance the interest in the production, and easily recognize the start of the continuous notice production.

  Moreover, in the first continuous notice effect, the specific effect (reach effect) in the symbol change effect that is performed using the winning information (start-holding information at the time of winning) as the start-holding information at the start of change is determined. Since the overall control CPU 65a can determine the execution only when it is performed, the specific effect (reach effect) is always performed in the main variation effect of the first continuous notice effect, and the effect is generated for the effect. A sense of incongruity can be eliminated, and the expectation that a specific effect (reach effect) will be performed is not betrayed, and it is possible to prevent the game from being spoiled. There is no distrust in the game. In other words, when a specific effect (reach effect) is finally performed, it is possible to give an impression that the execution of the specific effect has been postponed, and to increase the expectation for the change in which the specific effect (reach effect) was performed. Can do. In particular, as shown in the embodiment, a game that produces a sense of incongruity in the production by performing a production (specifically, a super reach production) with a high expectation for the big hit in the first variation notice production of the first continuous notice production. It will be possible to make a big impact on the development.

  Further, in the first continuous notice effect of the embodiment, the normal notice effect (first normal notice effect, second normal notice) from the start of the change of the symbol change effect until the specific effect (reach effect) is performed. Since the first suggestion effect (the first prefetch notification effect, the second prefetch notification effect and the prefetch suggestion effect) is performed at the same timing as the timing at which the effect and the normal suggestion effect) are performed, the normal notice effect Whether the first normal notification effect, the second normal notification effect, and the normal suggestion effect are performed, or the first suggestion effect (first prefetch notification effect, second prefetch notification effect, and prefetch suggestion effect) ) Can be concealed until the end of the symbol variation effect (unit variation effect), and the start of the continuous notice effect can be more reliably prevented from becoming monotonous.

  Further, in the embodiment, the pre-read suggestion effect in which the same effect content as the normal suggestion effect that does not definitely notify the execution of the specific effect (reach effect) is executed in the first continuous notice effect. Therefore, it is difficult to determine the start timing of the continuous notice effect. That is, whether the pre-reading suggestion effect is performed based on the execution decision of the first continuous notice effect or whether the normal suggestion effect is simply performed without being decided to execute the first continuous notice effect. Since it becomes difficult to determine directly from the effect contents of the variable effect, it is possible to execute the effect without letting the player know the number of times of the continuous notice effect. In the first continuous notice effect, the prefetch notification effect is set to be executed in the unit variation effect performed after the unit variation effect in which the prefetch suggestion effect is executed. At that time, the production feels strange, and the execution of the first continuous notice production can be recognized. In other words, when the pre-read notification effect is performed and the execution of the first continuous notice effect is recognized from the uncomfortable feeling of the effect, it is possible to conceal whether or not the continuous notice effect has already started, and how many times the continuous notice effect continues. You can raise great interest. Furthermore, interest in the usual suggestion will be improved, leading to an increase in the fun of the game.

  When execution of the first continuous notice effect in the embodiment is determined, the normal notice effect corresponding to the prefetch notice effect (first or second prefetch notice effect) executed in the unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect. A normal notification effect (first normal notification effect) set to a hit expectation degree equal to or higher than the hit expectation degree is configured to be executed. In other words, in the embodiment, in the first variation effect of the first continuous notice effect, the first normal notification effect for notifying that the super reach effect is executed based on the change start control command is performed. . In this way, when the first continuous notice effect is executed, the expected occurrence degree of the pre-read notice effect to be executed does not decrease. Can increase the feeling.

  In addition, the second continuous notice effect in the embodiment includes the first unit effect in which the hit expectation degree of the second suggestion effect that is executed between the start of change and the stop of the change of each unit change effect, The second unit effect in which the degree of expectation of the second suggestion effect that is performed between the start of change of the change effect and the stop of the change is improved by one step, and is performed between the start of change of the unit change effect and the stop of change. The second suggestion content is set so that any one of the third unit variation effects in which the degree of expectation of the second suggestion effect is improved in a plurality of stages and the extension contents of the second continuous notice effect are defined. Each of the continuous notice effect patterns is set to be combined with the first unit effect, the second unit effect, and the third unit effect so that the expected degree of hit of each unit variation effect is not lowered. That is, when the second continuous notice effect is performed, the expected degree of occurrence of the hit game suggested by the unit effect (second suggestion effect) performed in each unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect is the continuous notice effect. Therefore, the player's interest can be maintained continuously from the start to the end of the second continuous notice effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the second continuous notice effect, since it is configured so that the winning expectation can be improved at a plurality of stages at a time only by performing one unit variation effect, the unit until the end of the second continuous notice effect. You can have an expectation for the production performed in the variable production, which leads to the enhancement of the fun of the game. Further, by patterning the change of the second suggestion effect (background display) in the unit effect performed in the unit change effect, the control load for determining the effect content of each unit change effect can be reduced. That is, it is possible to specify the change mode of the second suggestion effect in the unit effect only by outputting the change instruction command and the effect instruction command as the unit effect instruction command at the start of the variation.

  In addition, the second suggestion effect (first background display H1 to fourth background display H4) of each expectation degree is a second pattern that is combined with the first to third unit effects so as to be the final suggestion display. Are set for each execution count, and one pattern is determined based on the final suggestion display determined by the overall control CPU 65a from the second continuous notification effect patterns for each execution count. By setting as described above, it is possible to easily specify the change mode of the complicated second suggestion effect that changes as the second continuous notice effect. For this reason, the combination variation of the change of the second suggestion effect executed in the second continuous notice effect can be enriched, and the player's interest is continuously maintained until the continuous notice effect ends. Improve the fun of games. Further, by patterning an effect performed as the second continuous notice effect as the second continuous notice effect, it is possible to prevent an increase in control load even when various variations of the effect are determined.

  In the embodiment, the second suggestion effect is performed alone, and the first unit effects EA2 to EA4 and the second suggestion effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the main variation effect is determined are performed in combination. In addition, for each of the second unit effect EB1 and the third unit effects EC1 to EC2 that change from an effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the fluctuating effect is not confirmed to an effect in which the execution of the reach effect is confirmed, the reference unit effect And special unit effects are set. When these special unit effects are executed, the special unit effects are specified based on the execution time of the special unit effects and the special figure change pattern determined based on the change start start hold information at the start of the unit change effect. The overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the variation pattern can execute the special unit effect by comparing with the variation time. If the variation time is an executable variation time, the special unit effect is executed and cannot be executed. By executing the reference unit effect that is paired with the special unit effect of the variable time, it is possible to execute an effect suitable for the variable time of the unit variable effect. In addition, by setting the reference unit variation effect that is paired with the special unit effect, the variation of the effect can be increased without impairing the continuity of the effect performed in the second continuous notice effect.

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Note that the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, the execution of the second continuous notice effect is used as the continuous notice effect determining means before the actual fluctuation effect corresponding to the winning information that has been determined to be the execution of the continuous notice effect. However, it is also possible to determine the execution of the third and subsequent continuous notice effects. In this case, after the main variation effect is performed based on the second continuous notice effect for which the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined first, the third continuous notice effect for which the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined next. Is configured to continue.
(2) In the embodiment, based on the execution decision of the next continuous notice effect, the continuous notice effect different from the continuous notice effect determined in the previous execution decision (the first continuous notice effect in the example). Although it is configured to determine (second continuous notice effect), it is not limited to this, and is the same as the continuous notice effect determined based on the previous execution decision based on the execution decision of the next continuous notice effect. A continuous notice effect may be determined. In addition, when the same continuous notice effect as the continuous notice effect determined based on the previous execution decision is determined as the next continuous notice effect, it is also possible to identify the number of times the same continuous notice effect has been executed. . For example, when the same continuous notice effect as the continuous notice effect determined based on the previous execution decision is performed as the next continuous notice effect, in the next continuous notice effect, the second time (in the case of the third and subsequent times) It is possible to identify the number of times the same continuous notice effect is executed by displaying on the symbol display device 17 that it is the third notice result. In this way, when the same continuous notice effect is executed, the number of the continuous notice effects can be identified, and the separation between the previous continuous notice effect and the next successive notice effect is clarified. It can contribute to improving the interest of the game by making it possible to realize that the execution frequency is increasing. The contents displayed on the symbol display device 17 in order to make it possible to identify the number of times the same continuous notice effect has been executed include the color and shape of the decorative drawing displayed on the symbol display device 17, the color of the background display, etc. In addition, the display content is not particularly limited as long as the display content can recognize the switching between the previous continuous notice effect and the next continuous notice effect.
(3) In the embodiment, when the execution of the next continuous notice effect is decided before the actual fluctuation effect corresponding to the winning information that has been determined to be executed, the next continuous notice effect is given. After the execution of the next continuous notice effect is determined, the next continuous notice effect is executed from the unit effect that has progressed by the number of times the symbol variation effect has been executed in the continuous notice effect based on the previous execution decision. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous notice effect based on the next execution decision may be started from the beginning after the main change effect of the continuous notice effect based on the previous execution decision is performed.
(4) In the embodiment, various commands are sent between the main control board 60 as the first control means, the overall control board 65 as the second control means, and the third control boards 70, 72, 73. Although it is configured to transmit information by inputting and outputting, it is not limited to this. For example, a storage means that can be accessed in common by the first or second control means 60, 65 is provided, and the information determined by the first control means is stored in the storage means, and the information is second controlled. Information can be transmitted even if the means refers to it as necessary. The same applies to the second control means and the third control means.
(5) In the embodiment, the continuous notice effect produced by patterning the effects executed in the first continuous notice effect, the second continuous notice effect, and the third continuous notice effect is set, and the determined continuous notice effect is determined. Although the unit variation effect of the continuous notice effect is performed based on the pattern, it is not limited to this, and when the execution of the continuous notice effect is decided, the unit change effect of the continuous notice effect is executed. You may make it determine the production to be performed separately. At this time, when the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined, the effect to be executed in each unit change effect of the continuous notice effect may be determined, or at the start time of each unit change effect of the continuous notice effect. The production can also be determined.
(6) In the embodiment, two types of normal notification effects and one type of normal suggestion effects are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of normal notification effects and normal suggestion effects can be set. . Further, the normal suggestion effect is not necessarily provided, and at least one normal notification effect may be provided. As for the pre-read notification effect and the pre-read suggestion effect performed in the first continuous notice effect, the pre-read notification effect and one type of pre-read suggestion effect are set as in the normal notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any number of prefetch notification effects and prefetch suggestion effects can be set. Further, it is not always necessary to provide the prefetch suggestion effect, and it is sufficient to provide at least one type of prefetch notification effect. Note that the number of settings for the normal notification effect and the normal suggestion effect and the number of settings for the corresponding prefetch notification effect and the prefetch suggestion effect do not necessarily have to be the same. What is necessary is just to set a prefetch notification effect and a prefetch suggestion effect so that may match.
(7) In the embodiment, the super reach effect is executed by performing the first continuous notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect may be simply performed. . Further, a specific effect other than the reach effect may be performed. That is, the specific effect notified by the normal notification effect may be performed as a result of the first continuous notice effect. In addition, it is possible that an effect different from the specific effect notified by the normal notification effect is performed as a result of the first continuous notice effect.
(8) In the embodiment, in executing the second continuous notice effect, the special unit effect can be executed by comparing the execution time of the special unit effect with the change time of the change pattern determined by the change pattern determining means. When the determination result is affirmative, the special unit effect is executed based on the continuous notice effect pattern, and when the determination result is negative, the change is specified based on the continuous notice effect pattern. Although the reference unit effect corresponding to the special unit effect is executed, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, when the continuous notice effect cannot be executed, the execution of the continuous notice effect is canceled, and the design based on the effect information (variation start control command) determined based on the start hold information (start hold information at the start of change) It can also be configured such that the fluctuating effect is executed by the symbol display means.
That is, each time the main control CPU 60a as a winning information acquisition means acquires winning information, a variation pattern (variation pattern) that defines a changing time of a symbol variation effect performed based on the acquired winning information is determined in advance. Then, the execution time of each unit variation effect of the combination determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the continuous notice effect determination means is a variation pattern corresponding to each winning information determined by the main control CPU 60a as the prior variation pattern determination means. It is configured to determine in advance whether or not the variation pattern of each winning information is a variation pattern capable of executing the corresponding unit effect as compared with the variation time of the first prize. Then, when the result of the determination is affirmative, the continuous control effect is executed based on each unit effect determined by the overall control CPU 65a as the continuous notice effect determining means, and when the determination result is negative, the continuous notification is performed. What is necessary is just to comprise so that execution of the effect may be canceled and the symbol change effect based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means may be executed by the symbol display means. In this way, the variation pattern of each winning information determined by the main control CPU 60a as the prior variation pattern determining means is compared with the executable time of each unit variation effect determined by the continuous notice effect determining means. By determining whether or not the notice effect can be executed, it is possible to execute a continuous notice effect suitable for a predetermined variation time of each symbol variation effect.
(9) In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to function as continuous notice effect determining means for determining execution of the continuous notice effect, but the main control CPU 60a may function as continuous notice effect determining means. .
(10) In the embodiment, three types of continuous notice effects can be executed. However, one type of continuous notice effects may be executed, and two or more kinds of four or more kinds of continuous notices may be provided. It is also possible to configure so that the production can be executed.
(11) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(12) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided in the display control means (display control CPU). Conversely, the display control means (display means) The overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the CPU). In the embodiment, the overall control means (overall control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control board and the display control board in the embodiment may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(13) In the embodiment, a special figure display means (special picture display) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (design display device) for displaying a design symbol (decorative drawing). However, this is not a limitation. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.
(14) In the embodiment, in the pre-reading advance notice process performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 30 or the second start winning opening 31 (when the special figure input process is executed), Main control of various pre-determinations (pre-hit determination, pre-production execution determination, special figure variation pattern, etc.) based on the start-up hold information at the time of winning acquired with the winning at the mouth 30 or the second starting winning opening 31 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control CPU 60a may be configured not to make a pre-determination based on the winning start hold information. For example, the main control CPU 60a generates the specific information (prefetch command) for specifying the start-up hold information at the time of winning that is acquired in response to winning in the first start winning opening 30 or the second starting winning opening 31, and the main control CPU 60a generates the main control CPU 60a. Based on the prefetch command from the CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a may perform various types of pre-determination (pre-hit determination, pre-production execution determination, special figure variation pattern, etc.). That is, the winning start hold information includes, if the winning start hold information is changed start start hold information, whether or not a jackpot information indicating whether or not a big hit game is generated or whether or not a reach effect is performed. Pre-execution execution information and pre-special pattern variation pattern information indicating the variation time of the symbol variation effect (that is, the special diagram variation pattern) are included, and the main control CPU 60a receives a prefetch command for specifying start-up hold information at the time of winning. By generating, the overall control CPU 65a can pre-determine such information included in the input prefetch command. In this way, each time the winning information is acquired in response to the winning at the start winning ports 30 and 31, the overall control CPU 65a functions as an effect content prefetching means for specifying the effect content based on the acquired winning information. Can be configured. It should be noted that the overall control CPU 65a may make a prior determination in the same manner as in the embodiment by setting the setting information of various determination values set in the main control ROM 60b in the overall control ROM 65b.
(15) In the embodiment, every time the main control CPU 60a acquires the winning information, is the specific effect (reach effect) executed in the symbol changing effect when the acquired winning information is used as the start-of-change information at the start of change? The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine whether or not in advance, but the overall control CPU 65a may determine whether or not a reach effect as a specific effect is executed. That is, when winning information is acquired, the main control CPU 60a does not need to determine in advance whether or not some kind of effect content is to be executed. In addition, the specific effect is not limited to the reach effect, and may be various notice effects or specific images as long as the effects can be performed in the symbol variation effect.
(16) Further, the information included in the prefetch command need not include all the information shown in the above-described embodiment and the above (14), and the information included in the prefetch command can be set appropriately. it can.

Further, for example, the following technical idea can be grasped from the embodiment.
(A) First control means (60) for acquiring winning information upon winning a winning opening (30, 31) where game balls can be won, and winning obtained by the first control means (60) A hold storage means (60c) for storing a predetermined number of information as start hold information, a second control means (65) for determining production execution information based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c), Based on the performance execution information determined by the second control means (65), the design display means (17) includes third control means (70, 72, 73) for performing a design variation effect, When a predetermined winning display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the display means (17), a winning game advantageous to the player is given, and based on the effect execution information, the symbol display means ( A game configured to be able to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility of the winning display being displayed in 17) In the machine
The effect execution information includes a pre-reading notice effect executed over a plurality of symbol variation effects as one symbol variation effect from the start to stop of the symbol variation performed based on one start hold information. Including pre-reading notice execution information to identify
The first control means (60) generates the specific information based on the winning information acquired for each winning prize to the winning opening (30, 31), and the generated specific information is the second control means (65). Configured to communicate to
When the first control means (60) obtains the winning information, the pre-reading notice effect is performed over the symbol variation effect that is executed based on the start hold information already stored in the hold storage means (60c). Whether the second control means (65) determines whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect based on the specific information transmitted from the first control means (60), The pre-reading notice effect execution information is generated before the main change effect of the prefetching notice effect based on the start pending information corresponding to the winning information corresponding to the winning information that triggers the execution of the prefetching notice effect is generated and the production execution information is generated. Configured to transmit to the third control means (70, 72, 73),
The third control means (70, 72, 73) is configured to execute the prefetch notice effect based on the prefetch notice effect execution information,
The pre-reading notice effect execution information is set with a plurality of types of information for specifying pre-reading notice effects with different contents of the effect executed by the symbol display means (17),
The second control means (65)
Each time the execution of the prefetching notice effect is determined based on the specific information, the prefetching notice effect to be executed based on each execution decision is determined from a plurality of types of prefetching notice effects, and the determined prefetching notice effect is supported. The pre-reading notice effect execution information is configured to be transmitted to the third control means (70, 72, 73), and the determined pre-reading notice effect type is stored in the storage means (65c) so as to be identifiable. Configured,
When the first control means (60) acquires new winning information before the fluctuating effect corresponding to the winning information that triggered the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the newly acquired information is obtained. When the execution of the next pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the specific information generated from the winning information, among the plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects that can be determined based on the previous execution decision, A type of pre-reading notice effect different from the pre-reading notice effect determined based on the execution decision is configured to be determined based on the next execution decision,
After the main variation effect of the type of pre-reading notice effect determined based on the previous execution decision is performed, the pre-reading notice effect execution information corresponding to the different type of pre-reading notice effect determined based on the next execution decision is obtained. The gist of the present invention is that it is generated and transmitted to the third control means (70, 72, 73).
In this way, since the execution of the next pre-reading notice effect can be determined before the main fluctuation effect corresponding to the winning information that triggered the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, The frequency of execution can be increased. In addition, after the main change effect of the pre-reading notice effect based on the previous execution decision is performed, the pre-reading notice effect based on the next execution decision is continuously executed, so that a plurality of pre-reading notice effects are continuously performed. It becomes possible to perform a new game in which the pre-reading notice effect is combined.
In addition, the content of the pre-reading notice effect performed based on the previous execution decision and the content of the pre-reading notice effect performed based on the next execution decision are made different from the previous pre-reading notice effect. It is possible to easily recognize the switch to the next prefetch notice effect. That is, since it can be recognized that a plurality of prefetching notice effects are continuously executed, it is possible to realize a new gameability by combining continuous prefetching notice effects while increasing the execution frequency of the prefetching notice effects.
(B) First control means (60) for acquiring winning information upon winning a winning opening (30, 31) where game balls can be won, and winning obtained by the first control means (60) A hold storage means (60c) for storing a predetermined number of information as start hold information, a second control means (65) for determining production execution information based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c), Based on the performance execution information determined by the second control means (65), the design display means (17) includes third control means (70, 72, 73) for performing a design variation effect, When a predetermined winning display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the display means (17), a winning game advantageous to the player is given, and based on the effect execution information, the symbol display means ( A game configured to be able to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility of the winning display being displayed in 17) In the machine
The effect execution information includes a pre-reading notice effect executed over a plurality of symbol variation effects as one symbol variation effect from the start to stop of the symbol variation performed based on one start hold information. Including pre-reading notice execution information to identify
The first control means (60) generates the specific information based on the winning information acquired for each winning prize to the winning opening (30, 31), and the generated specific information is the second control means (65). Configured to communicate to
When the first control means (60) obtains the winning information, the pre-reading notice effect is performed over the symbol variation effect that is executed based on the start hold information already stored in the hold storage means (60c). Whether the second control means (65) determines whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect based on the specific information transmitted from the first control means (60), The pre-reading notice effect execution information is generated before the main change effect of the prefetching notice effect based on the start pending information corresponding to the winning information corresponding to the winning information that triggers the execution of the prefetching notice effect is generated and the production execution information is generated. Configured to transmit to the third control means (70, 72, 73),
The third control means (70, 72, 73) is configured to execute the prefetch notice effect based on the prefetch notice effect execution information,
The pre-reading notice effect is composed of unit variation effects that define the effect contents for each symbol variation effect that is executed based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c). The unit effect information that identifies each unit variation effect,
As the unit effect that can be executed in the unit variation effect of the pre-reading notice effect, the reach effect is determined from the unit effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the main change effect is fixed and the effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the main change effect is not determined. There are multiple types of unit effects including a unit effect that changes to an effect that the execution is confirmed and a unit effect that changes from an effect that the execution of the reach effect in the variable effect is determined to another effect that the execution of the reach effect is determined. A plurality of types of pre-reading notice effect patterns that specify the production contents of each unit variation effect in the pre-reading notice effect by combining the unit effects are set,
The second control means (65)
When the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, the first control means is configured to determine any one of the plurality of types of pre-reading notice effect patterns, and to receive the winning information that triggers the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. For each symbol variation effect executed based on the start hold information already stored in the hold storage means (60c) when (60c) is acquired, the look-ahead notice effect with the effect content based on the determined look-ahead notice effect pattern The unit effect information as the pre-reading notice effect execution information is transmitted to the third control means (70, 72, 73) so that each unit variation effect in
When the first control means (60) acquires new winning information before the fluctuating effect corresponding to the winning information that triggered the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the newly acquired information is obtained. When the execution of the next pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the specific information generated from the winning information, the main change effect based on the pre-reading notice effect pattern determined based on the previous execution decision is performed. The unit control information (70, 72) is generated by generating unit effect information as the pre-reading notice effect execution information so that the unit variation effect based on the pre-reading notice effect pattern determined based on the next execution decision is executed. , 73).
In this way, since the execution of the next pre-reading notice effect can be determined before the main fluctuation effect corresponding to the winning information that triggered the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, The frequency of execution can be increased. In addition, after the main change effect of the pre-reading notice effect based on the previous execution decision is performed, the pre-reading notice effect based on the next execution decision is continuously executed, so that a plurality of pre-reading notice effects are continuously performed. It becomes possible to perform a new game in which the pre-reading notice effect is combined.
(C) The second control means (65) decides to execute the next pre-reading notice effect before the main variation effect corresponding to the winning information that has been triggered to decide the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. In this case, the third control means (70, 72, 73) sends the execution execution information of the main variation effect based on the start hold information corresponding to the winning information that has been the trigger for the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. The gist is that the transmission of the pre-reading notice effect information based on the next execution decision to the third control means (70, 72, 73) is stopped until it is transmitted.
As described above, since the prefetching notice effect execution information based on the previous execution decision and the prefetching notice effect execution information based on the next execution decision are not transmitted to the third control unit in duplicate, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is duplicated. Even if determined, it is possible to reliably execute each pre-reading notice effect.
(D) The prefetching notice effect is composed of unit variation effects that define the contents of the effect for each symbol variation effect executed based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means (60c). The execution information is composed of unit effect information that specifies each unit variation effect,
When the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, an execution number counter in which the number of changes of the symbol variation effect to be executed as the pre-reading notice effect is set individually corresponding to the determination result of the pre-reading notice effect execution possibility determination,
The second control means (65)
When the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, when the first control means (60) acquires the winning information that triggers the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the hold storage means (60c) has already been obtained. For each symbol variation effect that is executed based on the start suspension information stored in the unit, the unit effect information as the prefetch notice effect execution information corresponding to the value of the execution number counter is converted to the third control means (70, 70). 72, 73) and rewriting the value of the execution number counter so that the value of the execution number counter becomes a predetermined value, so that the unit effect information for the main variation effect of the pre-reading notice effect is the third control means. Configured to transmit to (70,72,73),
If the execution of the next pre-reading notice effect was decided before the execution of the variable pre-production corresponding to the winning information that triggered the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the decision was made based on the previous execution decision. The unit effect information is transmitted to the third control means (70, 72, 73) for each symbol variation effect based on the pre-reading notice effect, and the execution counter corresponding to the previous execution decision and the next execution decision are supported. In the pre-reading notice effect based on the next execution decision by rewriting each value of the execution counter, the pattern change executed in the pre-reading notice effect based on the previous execution decision after the execution of the next pre-reading notice effect is decided The unit production information for specifying the next time of the production variation is transmitted to the third control means (70, 72, 73) after the main production production based on the previous execution decision is performed, and Execution of pre-reading notice effect was decided From the unit variation effect that has progressed by the number of changes of the symbol variation effect performed in the pre-reading notice effect based on the previous execution decision, the next pre-reading notice effect is obtained based on the unit effect information by the third control means (70, 72, 73) is configured to be executed.
As described above, when the execution of the next pre-reading notice effect is decided before the actual fluctuation effect corresponding to the winning information that has been determined to be executed, the next pre-reading notice effect is decided. In the pre-reading notice effect, the next pre-reading notice effect is performed following the previous pre-reading notice effect from the unit change effect that has progressed internally for the number of times the pattern change effect has been performed. It is possible to increase the frequency with which the advanced effect content is executed. This not only increases the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect, but also increases the appearance frequency of effects that are difficult to execute when the pre-reading notice effect is performed from the beginning. Achievable playability.

17 Symbol display device (symbol display means)
30 First start prize opening (winning prize)
31 Second start prize opening (winning prize)
60 Main control board (first control means)
60c Main control RAM (holding storage means)
65 General control board (second control board)
70 Display control board (third control board)
72 Lamp control board (third control board)
73 Sound control board (third control board)

Claims (1)

A first control means for acquiring winning information when a game ball can win a winning opening, and a storage means for storing a predetermined number of winning information acquired by the first control means as starting hold information; A symbol control effect in the symbol display means based on the second control means for determining the effect execution information based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means, and the effect execution information determined by the second control means. A third control means for performing a game, and when a predetermined winning display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed by the symbol display means, a winning game advantageous to the player is given and the effect In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility that the winning display is displayed on the symbol display means based on execution information,
The pre-reading notice effect is a unit fluctuation effect corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect performed based on the start hold information stored in the hold storage means at the time when winning information that triggered the execution of the prefetch notice effect is acquired; And the main variation effect corresponding to the symbol variation effect performed based on the start hold information corresponding to the winning information that triggered the pre-reading notice effect,
The first control means generates specific information based on the winning information acquired for each winning prize to the winning opening, and the generated specific information is transmitted to the second control means,
Whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect is determined by the second control means based on the specific information transmitted from the first control means, and triggers the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. Information for specifying the unit variation effect is transmitted to the third control means before the main variation effect of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start hold information corresponding to the winning information is received. It is configured to transmit information specifying the effect in the main variation effect to the third control means,
Based on the information from the second control means, the third control means is configured to execute a prefetch notice effect,
As a unit effect that can be executed in the pre-reading notice effect, a unit effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the main variation effect is confirmed, and an effect in which the execution of the reach effect is determined from an effect in which the execution of the reach effect in the main effect is not determined. A unit effect that changes from a production that has been confirmed to be executed as a reach effect in the change effect to another effect that is determined to be executed in the reach effect, and a unit effect that is not determined to be executed in the change effect Is defined,
Information specifying any one of the plurality of types of unit effects can be transmitted to the third control unit as a unit effect to be executed in the unit variation effect of the prefetch notice effect. As the unit effect to be executed, information for specifying a unit effect that changes from an effect in which the execution of the reach effect is not confirmed to an effect in which the execution of the reach effect is confirmed can be transmitted to the third control means. A featured gaming machine.

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