JP4672247B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of continuously performing symbol variation accompanied by a reach effect a plurality of times.

Conventionally, in a pachinko machine which is a kind of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed in order to further improve the player's expectation due to a big hit notice. In the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, the percentage that the reach state is generated in a plurality of consecutive symbol combination games is increased from the normal time, and a plurality of games performed before the symbol combination game in which a big hit effect may be performed. The jackpot notice is made by continuously generating reach from the symbol combination game. According to the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, the appearance of continuous reach production, the player will continue to have a big hit expectation across multiple symbol combination games, so the player's expectation for the big hit It is possible to increase.
JP-A-8-336648 (paragraph numbers [0038] to [0042])

  By the way, in recent pachinko machines, the type of jackpot symbol (symbol that is determined and stopped in the symbol combination game that is a big jackpot) at the time of a big hit has an effect on the profits that the player can obtain. For example, in a pachinko machine equipped with a probability variation function, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined probability variation symbol, the lottery probability in the jackpot determination is low from the end of the jackpot game until the start of the next jackpot game. It changes from a probability (normal probability) to a high probability. Therefore, in addition to whether or not there is a possibility of winning a jackpot, the player is increasing the desire to know in advance about the type of jackpot symbol.

  However, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, when executing a continuous reach effect as a big hit announcement, a reach state is forcibly generated in a plurality of symbol combination games, but the reach state is formed. The design was randomly determined without any regularity. That is, since the reach symbol in the continuous reach production is determined without any relation to the jackpot symbol, the reach state is merely generated continuously in a plurality of symbol combination games. Therefore, although the appearance of continuous reach production can increase the interest of the player to some extent, the conventional continuous reach production cannot satisfy the desire of the player to know in advance, such as the type of jackpot symbol It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to realize an effect corresponding to the fact that the player has a strong desire to know in advance, and the player's game It is to raise the interest in

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the number-of-holding-ball storage means capable of storing the number of stored start-up balls in response to detection of a winning game ball by the winning detection means; Sometimes the random number acquisition means for acquiring the value of the random number for determination and the value of the random number for design, and the preliminary determination determination value and the random number acquisition means determined to include the same value as the predetermined jackpot determination value at the time of winning detection and comparing the value of determining random number, a notice determining means for determining whether or not to perform the continuous reach demonstration for continuous multiple times symbol variation with reach demonstration, before symbol warning judging means the determination result is positive In this case, the number of times is determined to determine the number of symbol variations corresponding to the number of the stored number of the starting reserved balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means at that time as the number of symbol variations to be subjected to the continuous reach effect. Means and said times And presentation means for executing the reach demonstration in the number of times symbol variation of determined decision means, grouped into a plurality of groups so as to have a predetermined association of a plurality of types of symbols used in the symbol variation, the symbol A reach symbol pattern distribution table in which the values of random numbers for reach symbol pattern determination are distributed so that one group is selected from the plurality of groups according to the symbol type specified by the random number value for random use. Selecting a group from the reach symbol pattern distribution table based on the random number for design and the random number for determining the reach symbol pattern, and from the symbols belonging to the group, main by comprising, and reach symbol determination means for determine a reach symbols forming a reach state in symbol variation of interest To.

The invention according to claim 2, in the invention described in claim 1, each group, together with at least one specific symbol specific game state that a large per symbol that is granted after the jackpot game end, ratio of the specific symbols for each group are set differently, the gist that it belongs the same specific symbols for a plurality of groups.

The gist of the invention described in claim 3 is that, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, it is provided with notifying means for notifying the relevance of the reach symbol .

The invention according to claim 4 is a holding ball number storage means capable of storing the number of stored start balls in response to the detection of a winning game ball by the winning detection means, and a value of a random number for determination and a design when the winning detection is detected. A random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number value for use, a notice determination value determined to include the same value as a predetermined jackpot determination value at the time of winning detection, and a value of the random number for determination acquired by the random number acquisition means comparison, if the notice determination unit determines whether to perform a continuous reach demonstration for continuous multiple times symbol variation with reach demonstration, the determination result of the previous SL notice determination means is positive, the holding balls at that time A number-of-times determining means for determining the number of symbol variations corresponding to the number of stored start-up balls stored in a number storage unit as the number of symbol variations to be subjected to the continuous reach effect; and Number of times decided And presentation means for executing the reach demonstration in symbol variable of the reach symbols forming a reach state in symbol variation to be the continuous reach demonstration, the symbol and the number determination means corresponding to the value of the symbol random number Based on the determined number of symbol variations, based on the symbol corresponding to the symbol random number value , the symbol is displayed in order from the symbol displayed first in the display arrangement order when the symbol is variably displayed by the effect execution means. The gist of the invention is that it includes reach design determining means for determining a reach design.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an effect corresponding to a matter that the player has a strong desire to know in advance, and to sufficiently enhance the interest of the player in the game.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is one type of the present invention, will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 and a top ball tray 15 each having a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine in a see-through manner are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a horizontally open state. . The front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 are turned on (flashing) or turned off according to various game states (symbol fluctuation, jackpot game state, etc.), and a game effect based on the light emission decoration (light emission effect) A frame lamp 16 and a game board lamp 17 are provided. Below the outer frame 11 (lower part of the pachinko machine 10), a speaker 18 that outputs various sounds according to the state of the game and performs a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output is disposed. A lower ball tray 19 and a launching device 20 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a variable display device 21 having a visible display portion H composed of a liquid crystal screen is disposed. In the present embodiment, the visible display unit H functions as an effect execution unit. In the liquid crystal variable display device 21, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. Then, in the visual display unit H, as shown in FIG. 2, a symbol combination game (symbol variation) for deriving a symbol combination by variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) in a plurality of columns in relation to the display effect. To be done. In the present embodiment, combinations of three columns of symbols are derived in the symbol combination game, and the types of symbols of each column constituting the combination are set to twelve. Specifically, the twelve types of patterns resemble mahjong tiles (game media) used in mahjong games, such as “Ichiban”, “Nino”, “Sanban”, “Sanban”, “ Nine-numbered patterns (hereinafter abbreviated as “one” to “nine”), “white”, “departure”, “five”, “six”, “seven”, “eight”, or “nine” "Or" medium ". Then, when the symbol combination game is started, these symbols are variably displayed (scrolled) in the vertical direction and downward in a predetermined display arrangement order for each column. In this embodiment, in all the columns, the symbols are displayed in the order of display arrangement: →→ 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → white → departure → middle → 1 → ... It has come to be.

  Then, the player can recognize a big hit or miss from the symbol combination finally stopped (determined stop display) in the visible display portion H. When the symbols of all the rows stopped in the visible display portion H are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([777] [departure] etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot combination. When the game is stopped with a combination of jackpots, the player is given a jackpot game state (special game state). Further, when the symbols of all the lines stopped in the visible display portion H are of different types, or when the symbols of one row are different from the symbols forming the reach, the symbol combination ([3 34] [ Middle] [seven white seven] etc.). A combination of symbols that can recognize this deviation is a combination of deviations. In the present embodiment, the symbols are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) in the order of left column → right column → middle column. When the left symbol and the right symbol that have been stopped are of the same type, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination ([3], [3], etc., "↓" indicates that the variable is being displayed). In this embodiment, a reach combination is formed by the left symbol and the right symbol, and the left symbol and the right symbol become a reach symbol that forms a reach state. In the following description, when “reach symbol” is described, a left symbol (stop symbol left) and a right symbol (stop symbol right) forming a reach combination are shown.

  Below the variable display device 21 is provided a start winning opening 23 having an opening / closing blade 22 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). Behind the start winning opening 23, a start winning opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided as a winning detection means for outputting a winning detection signal when a winning game ball is detected. The start winning opening sensor SE1 can give a start condition for the symbol combination game (start condition for changing the symbol) when the winning of the game ball is detected. Also, below the start winning opening 23, a large winning opening 24 provided with a large winning opening door 24a that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. The special winning opening 24 is derived by the symbol combination game, and the special winning opening door 24a is opened and closed in association with the symbol combination finally stopped being a combination of big hits, so that it is opened or closed. ing. When the big hit gaming state is given, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening door 24a so that the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of winning balls. Obtainable.

  In addition, the variable display device 21 informs the number of held symbol combination games based on the number of stored start balls stored in the machine (RAM 26c) (hereinafter referred to as “the number of held memories”). A number indicator 25 is provided (FIG. 2). The reserved memory count is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball wins the start winning opening 23, and is subtracted by 1 (-1) when the symbol combination game starts, and the game ball wins the start winning aperture 23 during the symbol combination game. Then, the reserved storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). The reserved ball number display 25 is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means including a hold 1 lamp 25a, a hold 2 lamp 25b, a hold 3 lamp 25c, and a hold 4 lamp 25d. The lamps 25a to 25d of the reserved ball number display 25 are turned on or off according to the number of reserved memories. For example, when only the hold 1 lamp 25a is lit, it is notified that one symbol combination game is on hold.

  Moreover, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation function. This probability variation function is a function that gives a player a probability variation state after the jackpot game is over, on condition that the combination of jackpots that has finally stopped is a combination based on a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). is there. Specifically, after the jackpot game ends, until the next jackpot game starts or in a predetermined number (for example, 10,000 times) of the symbol combination game, the jackpot lottery probability varies from the normal probability (low probability) to the high probability. . For example, the normal probability (low probability) is set to 1 / 35.7 and the high probability is set to 1/3. Hereinafter, “probability variation” is abbreviated as “probability variation” as appropriate.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation symbols (specific symbols) are defined as six types of “three”, “five”, “seven”, “white”, “departure”, and “medium”, and stopped at the visible display portion H. If the combination of the big hits is any one of [33, 33], [55,5], [777], [White, White, White], [Departure], and [Medium, Medium, Medium], the winning combination will be a promising big hit. On the other hand, when the combination of jackpots is a combination with a predetermined non-probability variable symbol (non-specific symbol), it becomes a normal jackpot, and after the jackpot game ends, the lottery probability of the jackpot becomes the normal probability . In this embodiment, the non-probable variation symbols are defined as six types of “one”, “ni”, “four”, “six”, “eight”, or “nine”, and the jackpot that stops at the visible display portion H is determined. When the combination is any one of [11], [Ninini], [44,4], [6,6,6], [8,8,8], [9,9,9], it becomes a normal jackpot. That is, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types (12 types) of symbols are different in probability variation symbols (specific symbols) and non-probability variation symbols (non-specific variation) that are given to a player when a jackpot combination is displayed in a symbol combination game. It is made up of specific symbols. And if the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot will be easily generated. Therefore, the jackpot of probability variation is more advantageous for the player than the normal jackpot. The person is playing a game with the expectation that it will be a big hit of probability. The probability variation symbol can give a gaming state (a big hit gaming state and a probability variation state) more advantageous to the player than the non-probability variation symbol.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a continuous reach effect in which a symbol combination game with a reach effect is continued a plurality of times. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach combination is formed and before the big hit combination or the off-set combination is stopped or temporarily stopped. Then, the continuous reach effect notifies the player that there is a possibility that the game will be a big hit across several symbol combination games that are performed before the symbol combination game that may be a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the continuous reach production is executed as a notice (big hit notice) suggesting the possibility of a big hit.

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when executing a continuous reach effect, the reach symbol that forms a reach combination in a plurality of symbol combination games to be subjected to the continuous reach effect has a predetermined relationship. It is More specifically, the twelve types of symbols are classified in advance into a plurality of groups (three groups in the present embodiment) according to the design of each symbol, and when performing a continuous reach effect, A reach combination in the symbol combination game is formed.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment realizes the continuous reach effect when the big hit notice is realized and the big hit notice is realized in the symbol combination game several times after the continuous reach effect appears. Thus, the continuous reach effect is configured to be executed when the continuous reach effect ends and is not achieved without being a big hit. In the present embodiment, the continuous reach effect in the case of the deviation is also referred to as “gase continuous reach effect”.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 26 for controlling the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 26 executes various processes to control the entire gaming machine, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the processing results. Further, on the back side of the machine, a display control board 27 for controlling the variable display device 21, a frame lamp 16, a game board lamp 17, a lamp control board 28 for controlling the reserved ball number display 25, and a voice control for controlling the speaker 18. A substrate 29 is mounted. Each control board 27-29 inputs the various control signals which the main control board 26 output, and performs control of a game effect (a display effect, a light emission effect, and an audio effect). In the present embodiment, the display control board 27, the lamp control board 28, and the sound control board 29 have their respective control objects determined as described above, and the main control means controls the control objects professionally. The main control board 26 is configured to function as sub-control means (enclosed by a broken line in FIG. 3).

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 26 and the display control board 27 will be described.
The main control board 26 includes a main CPU 26a, and a ROM 26b and a RAM 26c are connected to the main CPU 26a. The main CPU 26a uses a jackpot determination random number (0 to 946) as a determination random number, a jackpot design random number (0 to 11) as a design random number, a reach determination random number (0 to 59), a reach design random number (0 Various values such as ˜11) are sequentially updated every predetermined period. Further, the main CPU 26a determines the random number for the left symbol (0-11), the random number for the middle symbol (0-11), the random number for the right symbol (0-11), the random number for the symbol during reach (0-12). The values of various random numbers such as reach design pattern distribution random numbers (0 to 9) and production pattern distribution random numbers (0 to 49) are sequentially updated at predetermined intervals. Then, the main CPU 26a sets the updated value in the RAM 26c, and rewrites the value before the update.

  The ROM 26b stores various control programs for controlling the pachinko machine 10 and a plurality of types of effect patterns. The ROM 26b also has a reach symbol pattern allocation table (FIG. 4) that is referred to by the main CPU 26a when determining the above-described group, and a reach symbol determination table (referred to by the main CPU 26a when determining the reach symbol). FIG. 5) is stored. The ROM 26b stores an effect pattern distribution table (FIG. 6) that the main CPU 26a refers to when determining the effect pattern. The effect pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of a game effect performed by the pachinko machine 10. In the effect pattern, an effect time (fluctuation time) from the start of symbol variation (start of symbol combination game) to the stop of symbols in all rows (termination of symbol combination game) is determined for each effect pattern. Yes. The RAM 26c stores (sets) various types of information (such as various random numbers) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Here, the reach symbol pattern allocation table, the reach symbol determination table, and the effect pattern allocation table will be described in detail.
First, the reach symbol pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 4 will be described. In the present embodiment, the 12 types of symbols are classified into three groups, “Kankou Nine Group”, “All Band Group”, and “Daisan Yuan Group”, which are determined based on the rising role of the mahjong game. In the present embodiment, these three groups become reach design patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, when determining the group, the main CPU 26a refers to the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the reach symbol pattern determination random number read when the winning is detected. Therefore, in the reach symbol pattern distribution table, the reach symbol pattern is selected (decided) from among the three groups in accordance with the symbol type specified by the value of the jackpot symbol random number. Ten integer values from “0” to “9”, which are random numbers for determination, are assigned.

  In more detail, the symbols "ni", "three", "four", "five", "six", "seven" or "eight" are used to establish the mahjong game's rising role "Kan Kyu". It is made up of the necessary number patterns. Therefore, when the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol is a value (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7) indicating the type of these symbols, so that the “declared group 9” is selected, Reach symbol pattern determining random numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to each symbol. In addition, the symbol “one” or “nine” is composed of a number pattern that is necessary to establish the mahjong game “all belt”. Therefore, when the value of the jackpot symbol random number is a value (0 or 8) indicating the type of these symbols, the reach symbol pattern determining random number for each symbol so that “all band group” is selected. Values “0” to “9” are assigned. Also, the symbols “white”, “departure” or “medium” are composed of the character patterns required for establishing the mahjong game “all belt” or “large ternary”. Therefore, if the value of the jackpot symbol random number is a value (9, 10 or 11) indicating the type of these symbols, the “all-band group” or “large ternary group” is selected. Reach symbol pattern determination random numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to each symbol.

Next, the reach symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5 will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the above-described group has been determined (when execution of continuous reach production has been determined), the main CPU 26a reaches from the symbols belonging to the determined group based on the value of the reach symbol random number. The design is decided. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned group is not determined (when execution of continuous reach production is not determined), the main CPU 26a reaches a reach symbol out of a total of 12 types based on the value of the reach symbol random number. Is to decide. Therefore, in the reach symbol determination table, one type of symbol (the symbol as the reach symbol) is selected (determined) from a plurality of types of symbols depending on whether the group is determined or not. As shown, 12 kinds of integer values from “0” to “11”, which are values of reach design random numbers, are assigned.

  More specifically, when “Kankyu Nine Group” is determined, one type of symbol is determined from among the seven types of symbols (“d” to “eight”) belonging to the group. A random number of reach symbols “0” to “11” is distributed by a predetermined number for each symbol. In addition, when the “all-band group” is determined, one type is selected from five types of symbols (“one”, “nine”, “white”, “departure” or “medium”) belonging to the group. The predetermined number of reach design random numbers “0” to “11” is distributed for each of the symbols. In addition, when the “Daisan ternary group” is determined, one type of symbol is determined from among the three types of symbols (“white”, “departure” or “medium”) belonging to the group. In addition, a predetermined number of reach design random numbers “0” to “11” are assigned to each design. In addition, when the above-described group is not determined, the value of the reach design random number is determined for each of the symbols so that one kind of design associated in advance with the value of the reach design random number is determined. “0” to “11” are assigned one by one.

Next, the effect pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 6 will be described.
In the present embodiment, five types of effect patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 are stored in the ROM 26b, and these effect patterns P1 to P5 are classified as a jackpot effect, an outreach reach effect, and an outlier effect. Has been. Therefore, in the effect pattern distribution table, “0” to “0”, which are random values for effect pattern distribution, are selected so that one effect pattern is selected (determined) from the effect patterns assigned to the respective categories. Fifty integer values up to “49” are assigned to each classification. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to stop at the jackpot combination. In the present embodiment, a reach effect is performed in the effect pattern for the jackpot effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to stop after the reach effect and stop at the outlier combination. The outlier effect is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to stop at the combination of outliers without going through the reach effect.

  More specifically, the production patterns P1 and P2 are assigned as the production patterns for the jackpot production, and the production pattern distribution random values “0” to “49” are predetermined for the production patterns P1 and P2. It is sorted by number. Further, the production patterns P3 and P4 are assigned as the production patterns for the outlier reach production. The production pattern distribution random numbers “0” to “49” are assigned to the production patterns P3 and P4 by a predetermined number. It is distributed. Further, the production pattern P5 is distributed as the production pattern for the off-stage production, and the random numbers “0” to “49” for the production pattern distribution are assigned to the production pattern P5.

  In the present embodiment, in the effect pattern P1 for the jackpot effect accompanied by the reach effect or the effect pattern P3 for the loss reach effect, the reach is not developed and only the normal reach effect is performed, and the game is stopped by the combination of the jackpot or the loss. Production is to be performed. In addition, in the effect pattern P2 for the jackpot effect accompanied by the reach effect or the effect pattern P4 for the loss reach effect, the reach effect that develops in two stages (normal reach effect → super reach effect) is performed, and it stops at the combination of the big hit or the miss A game production to be performed. In the present embodiment, the “normal reach effect” simply means that the middle symbol undergoes scroll fluctuation, and the “super reach effect” means that the scroll symbol develops and the middle symbol undergoes frame advance fluctuation. In addition, in the effect pattern P5 for the offending effect, the game effect that is derived in the order of the left symbol → the right symbol → the middle symbol without stopping the reach effect and stops at the combination of the offending (“normal fluctuation” in FIG. 6). Is shown).

Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 26a will be described.
The main CPU 26a receives a winning detection signal output from the start winning opening sensor SE1, and performs various processes related to the symbol combination game (determination of reserved memory number, advance notice determination, jackpot determination, reach determination, stop symbol determination and production pattern) ).

  The determination of the number of reserved memories is performed based on the reserved memory process shown in FIG. 7 when the winning detection signal is input. First, in step S <b> 11, the main CPU 26 a determines whether or not a game ball has won (inputs a winning detection signal) to the start winning opening 23. If this determination result is affirmative (the game ball is won), the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the main CPU 26a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 26c is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). When the determination result is affirmative (the number of stored storages <4), the process proceeds to step S13, and the main CPU 26a adds 1 to the stored stored number stored in the RAM 26c, rewrites the stored stored number, and then proceeds to step S14. Migrate to On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 or step S12 is negative (no game ball has been won or the number of stored storages = 4), the main CPU 26a ends the storage process.

  In step S14, the main CPU 26a acquires the value of the jackpot determination random number and the value of the jackpot symbol random number from the RAM 26c, and stores the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number and the value of the jackpot symbol random number in the reserved storage number. Is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 26c, and the hold storage process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a is configured to function as a random number acquisition unit that acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol random number at the time of winning detection. In the present embodiment, the RAM 26c is configured to function as a reserved ball number storage unit.

  Then, the main CPU 26a that acquires and stores the value of the random number for jackpot determination and the value of the random number for jackpot symbol at the time of winning detection, subsequently executes the notice determination processing shown in FIG. This advance notice determination process is a process for determining whether or not a big hit notice is executed, that is, whether or not a continuous reach effect is executed, and is performed when a winning is detected.

  In the advance notice determination process, the main CPU 26a confirms the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in step S14 of the above-described hold storage process in step S21. Subsequently, in step S22, the main CPU 26a determines whether or not the value of the random number for jackpot determination confirmed in step S21 matches a predetermined determination value for an effect (notice determination value), and performs a continuous reach effect. It is determined whether or not to execute. The effect determination value is determined from the numerical values (all 947 integers from 0 to 946) that the big hit determination random number can take. In the present embodiment, the effect determination values are determined as six values “7, 107, 299, 423, 641, 733” and stored in the ROM 26b. The ROM 26b stores a jackpot determination value used when determining whether or not the jackpot is determined in the variation start process shown in FIG. The jackpot determination value is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is determined as three values “7, 151, 641”. That is, the effect determination value is determined such that the two values “7, 641” are the same value as the jackpot determination value, and the other values are determined to be different from the jackpot determination value. Therefore, if the value of the jackpot determination random number coincides with the effect determination value “7, 641” that is the same value as the jackpot determination value and the determination in step S22 is affirmative, the continuous reach effect in the case of a jackpot is achieved. It is decided to execute. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot determination random number coincides with the effect determination value “107, 299, 423, 733” which is different from the jackpot determination value, the determination in step S22 is affirmative, and the determination is negative. In this case, the execution of continuous reach production (gase continuous reach production) is decided.

  If the determination result in step S22 is negative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the effect determination value), the main CPU 26a determines not to execute the continuous reach effect, and ends the notice determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is affirmative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination and the determination value for presentation match), the process proceeds to step S23, and the main CPU 26a stores the number of times values F1, F2, F3 stored in the RAM 26c. Is determined to be 0 or not. The number-of-times values F1, F2, and F3 indicate the number of symbol combination games (the number of times that a symbol combination game with a reach effect is executed) that is a target of continuous reach effects. These count values F1, F2, and F3 are set in step S27 of the notice determination process. If the determination result in step S23 is negative (F1, F2, F3 ≠ 0), one of the number values F1, F2, F3 is set, and execution of the continuous reach effect has already been determined, so the main CPU 26a Ends the notice determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S23 is affirmative (F1, F2, F3 = 0), the process proceeds to step S24, and the main CPU 26a confirms the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in step S14 of the hold storage process described above. Then, the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, the main CPU 26a acquires the value of the reach symbol pattern distribution random number from the RAM 26c, and determines the value of the jackpot symbol random number confirmed in step S24 and the acquired reach symbol pattern distribution random number. Based on the value, the reach symbol pattern is determined from the reach symbol pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 4, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S25, since the execution of the continuous reach effect has been determined, the main CPU 26a defines a group for determining the reach symbol forming the reach combination in the symbol combination game that is the target of the continuous reach effect. It is determined from “Group”, “All Band Group” or “Daisan Group”. For example, when the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “10” and the value of the reach symbol pattern distribution random number is “3”, the main CPU 26a determines the “all band group”.

  In step S25, the group is determined by referring to the value of the big hit symbol random number obtained at the same time as the value of the big hit decision random number when the determination in step S22 is affirmative. Therefore, when the execution of the continuous reach effect in the case of the big hit is determined, the symbol that forms the jackpot combination derived in the last symbol combination game among the symbol combination games subject to the continuous reach effect A reach combination in each symbol combination game is formed by symbols belonging to the same group. Therefore, the appearance of the continuous reach effect makes it possible for the player to assume in advance the types of symbols forming the big hit combination.

  Subsequently, in step S26, the main CPU 26a confirms the number of reserved storage at that time (when winning is detected), and proceeds to step S27. The number of reserved memories confirmed in step S27 is the number of reserved memories after rewriting set in the RAM 26c in the reserved memory process (FIG. 7). In step S27, the main CPU 26a sets one of the number of times F1, F2, and F3 based on the reach symbol pattern determined in step S25 and the number of reserved memories confirmed in step S26. More specifically, the main CPU 26a sets the same number as the number of reserved storages to the number of times value F1 when “disclosed nine groups” are determined. If the “all-band group” is determined, the same number as the reserved storage number is set as the number-of-times value F2. If the “large ternary group” is determined, the same number as the reserved storage number is set as the number-of-times value F3. For example, if the number of reserved memories is “4”, the number of times value “4” is set, and the number of symbol combination games to be subjected to the continuous reach effect at the time when the determination in step S22 is affirmative is four. Therefore, in this case, a continuous reach effect in which a symbol combination game with a reach effect is continued four times is executed. In step S27, the main CPU 26a generates a group designation command for designating the reach symbol pattern (group) selected (determined) in step S25, and outputs it to the display control board 27 (sub CPU 27a). Thereafter, the main CPU 26a ends the notice determination process. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a is configured to function as a notice determination unit by performing the process of step S22.

  Next, the fluctuation start process shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 will be described. In the variation start process, based on the results of jackpot determination and reach determination, the determination of the production pattern and the symbols that make up the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game (stop symbol left (left symbol), stop symbol middle (middle symbol) The stop symbol right (right symbol)) is determined.

  First, in step S31, the main CPU 26a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is not 0 in order to make a new change. In step S31, if the main CPU 26a determines that the number is negative (the number of stored memories = 0), there is no symbol combination game being held, and thus the variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S31 that the main CPU 26a is affirmative (the number of stored memories is not 0), the process proceeds to step S32 to start the symbol combination game. The subsequent number of reserved memories is stored in the RAM 26c. Next, the process proceeds to step S33, and the main CPU 26a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the RAM 26c, and sets it in the RAM 26c to perform the jackpot determination. Subsequently, in step S34, the main CPU 26a reads the big hit determination value from the ROM 26b, sets it in the RAM 26c to perform the big hit determination, and proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the main CPU 26a compares the jackpot determination random number set in the RAM 26c with the jackpot determination value (7, 151, 641 in this embodiment), and determines the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination. It is determined whether or not the values match. The processing in step S35 is a big hit determination for determining whether or not the big hit, and the big hit determination is performed immediately before the start of the symbol combination game. Also, the big hit determination random number is a random number used for determining whether or not the big hit. The main CPU 26a repeats the process of step S35 for the set number of jackpot determination values. Then, if it is determined that the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value (when it is determined that it is a jackpot), the process proceeds to step S36 and the jackpot setting process shown in FIG. 10 is performed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 26a determines in step S35 that the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value (when it is determined that they are out of place), the main CPU 26a proceeds to step S37 and is shown in FIG. An outlier setting process is performed.

Next, the jackpot setting process performed in step S36 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, at step TA1, the main CPU 26a determines whether any one of the number of times F1, F2, F3 is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the number values F1, F2, F3> 0. If the main CPU 26a determines that the result is affirmative in step TA1, the main CPU 26a proceeds to step TA2, clears the values of the number values F1, F2, and F3 (sets to 0), and proceeds to step TA3. On the other hand, if the main CPU 26a determines that the result is negative in step TA1, the process proceeds to step TA3.

  When a part of the effect determination value is set to a value that does not match the jackpot determination value as in the present embodiment, execution of the gasse continuous reach effect is determined in step S22 of the notice determination process described above. At the time, the main CPU 26a may have already acquired a value indicating a big hit that is not included in the notice determination value. In this case, a big hit game is generated before the gasse continuous reach effect based on the number of times values F1, F2, and F3 set by the main CPU 26a based on the number of reserved memories, and after the big hit game ends, the gasse continuous reach effect is continued. Will be executed. Accordingly, in step TA2, the count values F1, F2, and F3 are cleared so that the continuous winning reach effect is ended at the start of the big hit game.

  In step TA3, the main CPU 26a confirms the value of the big hit symbol random number obtained simultaneously with the value of the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination in step S35, and configures the stop symbol (a combination of big hits) (Design to be performed) is determined, and the process proceeds to step TA4. Specifically, the values of the jackpot symbol are set to the stop symbol left, the stop symbol in the middle, and the stop symbol right. Accordingly, when the value of the jackpot symbol random number confirmed in step TA3 is 2, 4, 6, 9, 10 or 11, the main CPU 26a sets all the stop symbols to “three”, “five”, “seven”, Determine “white”, “departure” or “medium”. In this case, the variable display device 21 has a jackpot combination [33,3], [55,5], [7,77], [White, White, White], [Departure], or [Medium, Medium, and Medium]. Stops. Further, when the value of the jackpot symbol random number confirmed in step TA3 is 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, or 8, the main CPU 26a sets all the stopped symbols to “one”, “ni”, “four”, Decide on “6”, “8” or “9”. In this case, the variable display device 21 has any one of the combinations [11 11] [Ninini] [44 4] [6 66 6] [88 8] or [99], which is a normal jackpot. Stops. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used to determine symbols (hit symbols) constituting a combination of jackpots when the jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination.

  Subsequently, at step TA4, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the effect pattern distribution random number, and proceeds to step TA5. In step TA5, the main CPU 26a, based on the value of the effect pattern distribution random number extracted from the effect patterns P1 and P2 for the big hit effect distributed in the effect pattern distribution table shown in FIG. One effect pattern is determined and the jackpot setting process is terminated.

Next, the error setting process performed in step S37 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step TH1, the main CPU 26a determines whether any one of the number of times values F1, F2, and F3 is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the number values F1, F2, F3> 0. If the main CPU 26a determines that the result is affirmative in step TH1, the main CPU 26a proceeds to step TH2, subtracts 1 from the set number of times F1, F2, and F3, and sets the value after subtraction. To do. For example, when “3” is set to the count value F1, “1” is subtracted from “3” and “2” is set to the count value F1. Next, in step TH3, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the reach design random number, and proceeds to step TH4. Then, at step TH4, the main CPU 26a determines the reach symbols (stop symbol left and stop symbol right) based on the set number of times and the value of the reach symbol random number extracted from the reach symbol determination table shown in FIG. And the process proceeds to step TH5. For example, when the number of times F1 is set (when “Daily Nine Group” is selected) and the value of the extracted reach design random number is “9”, the main CPU 26a selects the design “7” as the reach design. decide. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a functions as a reach symbol determination unit by the process of step TH4.

  Subsequently, at step TH5, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the random symbol for reach time and determines the stop symbol (medium symbol). For example, if the stop symbol left and right (reach symbol) are determined to be “seven” in step TH4 and the stop symbol is determined to be “eight” in step TH5, the variable display device 21 displays the reach symbol. After the combination [7 ↓ 7] is derived, the outlier combination [778] stops. In addition, the random number value for the symbol during reach is shifted based on the number of deviations in the stop symbol (medium symbol) relative to the reach symbol so that the symbol in the stop symbol does not match the reach symbol. Number). More specifically, the value of the random number for reach during the reach includes “1” to “11” as the number of shifts so that the stop symbols are shifted from 1 to 11 in the display arrangement order with respect to the reach symbols. "Is associated. Subsequently, the process shifts to step TH6, and the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the effect pattern distribution random number, and shifts to step TH7. In step TH7, the main CPU 26a sets 1 based on the value of the random number for effect pattern distribution extracted from the effect patterns P3 and P4 for outlier reach effect distributed in the effect pattern distribution table shown in FIG. One effect pattern is determined, and the offset setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 26a determines that the result is negative in step TH1, the process proceeds to step TH8, where the value of the random number for reach determination is extracted from the RAM 26c, and the process proceeds to step TH9. In step TH9, the main CPU 26a determines whether or not the extracted reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value (3, 11, 17, 29, 47 in this embodiment). If the determination is affirmative, it is determined that the reach is to be performed, and the process proceeds to step TH10. In step TH10, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the reach design random number, and proceeds to step TH11. In step TH11, the main CPU 26a determines a reach symbol (stop symbol left and stop symbol right) based on the extracted value of the reach symbol random number, and proceeds to step TH12. For example, when the value of the extracted reach design random number is “11”, the main CPU 26a determines the design “medium” as the reach design.

  Subsequently, at step TH12, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the random symbol for reach time and determines the stop symbol (medium symbol) as in step TH5. Then, the process shifts to step TH13, and the main CPU 26a extracts the effect pattern distribution random number value, and shifts to step TH14. In step TH14, the main CPU 26a sets 1 based on the value of the random number for effect pattern distribution extracted from the effect patterns P3 and P4 for outlier reach effect distributed in the effect pattern distribution table shown in FIG. One effect pattern is determined, and the offset setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 26a makes a negative determination in step TH9 that it does not match, the main CPU 26a determines that the reach is not performed, and proceeds to step TH15. Then, at step TH15, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the left symbol random number for the outlier, the value of the random symbol for the middle symbol, and the value of the random number for the right symbol out of order, and determines the stop symbol from each value. More specifically, the value of the left design random number is set to the stop symbol left, the value of the random design random symbol is set to the stop design, and the value of the right design random number is set to the stop design right. At this time, the main CPU 26a determines the stop symbol right so that the stop symbol left does not coincide with the stop symbol right when the value of the off symbol left symbol random and the value of the right symbol random match. Subsequently, in step TH16, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the random number for effect pattern distribution, proceeds to step TH17, and produces the effect pattern for the off-effects distributed in the effect pattern distribution table shown in FIG. The effect pattern P5 is determined based on the extracted effect pattern distribution random number value from P5, and the deviation setting process is terminated.

  The main CPU 26a that has determined the stop symbol and the effect pattern based on the jackpot setting process (FIG. 10) or the off-set setting process (FIG. 11) outputs a predetermined control command to the sub CPU 27a of the display control board 27 at a predetermined timing. To do. First, the main CPU 26a specifies an effect pattern and outputs an effect pattern specifying command for instructing the start of symbol variation. Next, the main CPU 26a executes a left symbol designation command for designating the left symbol, a middle symbol designating command for designating the middle symbol for the stop, and a right symbol designating command for designating the right symbol for the stop symbol. → Output in the order of medium symbol designation command. After that, the main CPU 26a outputs an all symbol stop command instructing to stop symbols in each column when the effect time set in the specified effect pattern has elapsed. The main CPU 26 a also outputs an effect pattern designation command to each sub CPU of the lamp control board 28 and the sound control board 29.

Next, the display control board 27 will be described.
The display control board 27 includes a sub CPU 27a, and a ROM 27b and a RAM 27c are connected to the sub CPU 27a. The ROM 27b stores effect execution data for a plurality of types of display effects. The effect execution data is information for the sub CPU 27a to control the display content of the visible display portion H (design variation, character action, background of the visible display portion H, etc.). In the ROM 27b, one effect execution data is associated with one effect pattern. The ROM 27b stores various types of image information (image information such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, and appearance characters). In the present embodiment, the ROM 27b has a character image IN for informing the group to which the reach symbol belongs (FIG. 12A shows a character image IN made up of characters of “Dai tern” for informing the large ternary group. Is stored). The RAM 27c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Accordingly, when the effect pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 27a reads effect execution data corresponding to the designated effect pattern from the ROM 27b, and controls the display content of the visible display unit H based on the effect execution data. In other words, a symbol combination game is executed in which the symbol combination (reach combination, jackpot combination, or combination of outliers) by the stop symbol left, stop symbol, and stop symbol right specified by each symbol specifying command is temporarily stopped or stopped. The display content of the visible display portion H is controlled. In addition, when the group designation command is input, the sub CPU 27a reads a character image IN corresponding to the designated group from the ROM 27b, and controls the display content of the visible display unit H based on the character image IN. More specifically, the sub CPU 27a displays the character image IN on the visible display portion H when the reach combination is formed in the symbol combination game based on the next input effect pattern designation command after the group designation command is inputted. To control.

  Next, in the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, a mode in which the continuous reach effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in each figure of FIG.12, FIG.13, FIG16 and FIG.17 demonstrated below, the number attached | subjected to each lamp | ramp 25a-25d of the number-of-holding-ball number display 25 is the game ball which won the start winning opening 23. The order is shown, and 2, 3, and 4 correspond to the second, third, and fourth symbol combination games, respectively. In each figure, the lighting state of each of the lamps 25a to 25d of the reserved ball number display 25 is indicated by “downward slanted line”, the extinguishing state is indicated by “blank”, and the symbol variation display is indicated by “downward arrow”. Show.

  Initially, the aspect in which the continuous reach effect in the case of a big hit is executed will be described using FIG. 12A to 12H show a case where the symbol combination game is performed four times on the visible display portion H of the variable display device 21 under the premise described below. That is, as a premise, it is assumed that none of the number-of-times values F1, F2, and F3 are set in the RAM 26c, and that the game ball has won the start winning opening 23 in a state where the number of reserved storage is “3”. The RAM 26c stores jackpot determination random numbers “36”, “729”, and “332” corresponding to the order of the winning game balls (the order in which the symbol combination game is performed). . Then, upon detection of the winning, the main CPU 26a rewrites the reserved storage number from “3” to “4”, and also determines the value of the big hit determination random number “641” and the value of the big hit symbol random number “9” (the symbol “ Corresponding to “white”).

  Under the premise as described above, when the winning is detected, the main CPU 26a compares the random determination value “641” for the big hit determination with the determination values “7, 107, 299, 423, 641, 773” for the effect, and the continuous reach is made. It is determined whether or not an effect is to be executed (step S22 of the notice determination process). Since the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 26a acquires the value of the reach symbol pattern distribution random number (assuming that “7” has been acquired). Subsequently, the main CPU 26a determines the reach symbol pattern “large” from the reach symbol pattern allocation table (FIG. 4) based on the reach symbol pattern random number “7” and the jackpot symbol random number “9”. The “ternary group” is selected (step S25 of the notice determination process). Further, the main CPU 26a confirms the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories “4”), and sets “4” as the number-of-times value F3 (step S27 of the notice determination process).

  When the notice determination process as described above is completed, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the number of reserved memories and rewrites it to “3” with the start of the first symbol combination game. Further, the main CPU 26a compares the jackpot determination random number value “36” with the jackpot determination value “7, 151, 641”, and in this case, the two values do not coincide with each other. Further, since “4” is set to the count value F3, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the count value F3 by “1” and rewrites it to “3”. Further, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the reach symbol random number (assuming that “5” is extracted), determines the symbol “departure” as the reach symbol from the reach symbol determination table (FIG. 5), and reaches the reach symbol. The value of the random number for the hour / day symbol is extracted, and the stop symbol is determined (assuming that the symbol “three” is determined). Further, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the effect pattern distribution random number (assuming that “22” is extracted), and determines the effect pattern P3 for reach effect from the effect pattern distribution table. Then, the main CPU 26a outputs an effect pattern designation command and each symbol designation command to the sub CPU 27a.

  As a result, in the visible display portion H, the first symbol combination game is started. Then, after the first symbol combination game is started, symbols “from” are derived in the order of left symbol → right symbol in the visible display portion H, and a reach combination is formed (FIG. 12A). In addition, on the visible display portion H, a character image IN of “Daizen” is displayed almost simultaneously with the formation of the reach combination (FIG. 12A). By displaying the character image IN, the player recognizes that a continuous reach effect has been started in which the reach symbol is a symbol belonging to the “Daisangen Group” (“white”, “off” or “medium”). To do. Further, in this embodiment, since all symbols belonging to the “Daisangen group” are assumed to be probabilistic variation symbols, if a big hit occurs with the appearance of continuous reach production, the player is assumed to be a promising big hit. Can make you expect. Thereafter, in the visual display portion H, a combination of departures [three shots] is derived in the first symbol combination game, and the departure is determined by the input of all symbol stop commands (FIG. 12B).

  Then, with the start of the second symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the number of the stored memory and rewrites it to “2”. Further, the main CPU 26a compares the jackpot determination random number value “729” with the jackpot determination value “7, 151, 641”, and also in this case, the two values do not coincide with each other, and thus determines a deviation. Further, since “3” is set in the count value F3, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the count value F3 by “3” and rewrites it to “2”. Further, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the reach design random number (assuming that “2” is extracted), determines the symbol “white” as the reach design from the reach design determination table, and for the reach during design The random number value is extracted and the stop symbol is determined (assuming that the symbol “nine” is determined). Further, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the random number for effect pattern distribution (assuming that “34” is extracted), and determines the effect pattern P3 for reach effect from the effect pattern distribution table. Then, the main CPU 26a outputs an effect pattern designation command and each symbol designation command to the sub CPU 27a.

  As a result, in the visible display portion H, the second symbol combination game is started. Then, after the start of the second symbol combination game, the symbol “white” is derived in the order of left symbol → right symbol in the visible display portion H, and a reach combination is formed (FIG. 12C). Thereafter, in the visible display portion H, a combination of deviation [white nine white] is derived in the second symbol combination game, and the deviation is determined by the input of all symbol stop commands (FIG. 12D).

  Then, with the start of the third symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storage and rewrites it to “1”. Further, the main CPU 26a compares the jackpot determination random number value “332” with the jackpot determination value “7, 151, 641”, and also in this case, the two values do not coincide with each other, and thus determines a deviation. Further, since “2” is set to the count value F3, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the count value F3 to “1” and rewrites it to “1”. Further, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the reach design random number (assuming that “9” is extracted), determines the symbol “medium” as the reach design from the reach design determination table, and for the reach during the reach design A random number value is extracted and the stop symbol is determined (assuming that the symbol “one” is determined). Further, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the random number for production pattern distribution (assuming that “47” is extracted), and determines the production pattern P4 for reach production from the production pattern distribution table. Then, the main CPU 26a outputs an effect pattern designation command and each symbol designation command to the sub CPU 27a.

  As a result, in the visible display portion H, the third symbol combination game is started. Then, after the start of the third symbol combination game, the symbol “middle” is derived in the order of left symbol → right symbol in the visible display portion H, and a reach combination is formed (FIG. 12E). Thereafter, in the visual display portion H, a combination [out of middle] of the deviation is derived in the third symbol combination game, and the deviation is determined by the input of all symbol stop commands (FIG. 12 (f)).

  Then, with the start of the fourth symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the number of the stored memory and rewrites it to “0”. Further, the main CPU 26a compares the jackpot determination random number value “641” with the jackpot determination value “7, 151, 641”. In this case, the two values coincide with each other, so that the jackpot is determined. Further, since “1” is set in the count value F3, the main CPU 26a clears the count value F3 (sets it to “0”). Further, the main CPU 26a determines the symbol “white” as the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number “9” stored in the RAM 26c when the winning is detected. Further, the main CPU 26a extracts the value of the random number for effect pattern distribution (assuming that “17” is extracted), and determines the effect pattern P1 for the big hit effect from the effect pattern distribution table. Then, the main CPU 26a outputs an effect pattern designation command and each symbol designation command to the sub CPU 27a.

  As a result, in the visible display portion H, the fourth symbol combination game starts. After the start of the fourth symbol combination game, the symbol “white” is derived in the order of left symbol → right symbol in the visible display portion H, and a reach combination is formed (FIG. 12G). Thereafter, in the visual display portion H, the big winning combination [white and white] is derived in the fourth symbol combination game, and the promising big hit is determined by the input of all symbol stop commands (FIG. 12 (h)). In this state, the jackpot notice based on the continuous reach effect started from the first symbol combination game is realized.

  By the way, when the sub CPU 27a selects “Daiken Nine Group”, the reach symbol that forms the reach combination in the continuous reach production is selected from among the symbols “2” to “8” belonging to “Daiken Nine Group”. Will be. Accordingly, when “6” is extracted as the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol at the time of winning detection, and “Determination Group” is selected, and the continuous reach effect is executed for four symbol combination games, For example, [2 ↓ 2] → [6 ↓ 6] → [4 ↓ 4] → [7 ↓ 7] The reach symbol in each game becomes a symbol belonging to the “declared nine group”. Then, in the fourth symbol combination game, a combination of jackpots ([777] in the above example) is derived and the jackpot is determined.

  Similarly, when the sub CPU 27a selects “all bands group”, the reach symbols forming the reach combination in the continuous reach production are the symbols “one”, “nine”, “white”, It will be selected from “Departure” and “Medium”. Accordingly, when “11” is extracted as the value of the random number for the big hit symbol at the time of winning detection and “all-band group” is selected and the continuous reach effect is executed for four symbol combination games, for example, , [White ↓ white] → [one ↓ one] → [9 ↓ nine] → [medium ↓ middle] The reach symbols in each game become the symbols belonging to the “all-band group”. Then, in the fourth symbol combination game, a big hit combination (in the above example, [medium, middle, middle]) is derived and the big win is determined.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 27a determines execution of the gasse continuous reach effect in the process of step S22 of the notice determination process, the big hit notice based on the continuous reach effect is not realized and is lost. In this case, the reach symbol in each symbol combination game that is the target of the continuous reach effect is selected from the reach symbol pattern distribution table based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the reach symbol pattern distribution random number as described above. It is determined from the symbols belonging to the group (reach symbol pattern). Then, the sub CPU 27a determines the reach symbol in each game in the processing of steps TH1 to TH4 of the offset setting processing (FIG. 11). As a result, in Gase Continuous Reach Production, for example, when “Daisangen Group” is selected, [Departure ↓ Departure] → [White ↓ White] → [Medium ↓ Medium] → [White ↓ White] The reach symbol in each game becomes a symbol belonging to the “Daisangen Group”. Then, in the fourth symbol combination game, a combination of deviations (such as [white / white / white] in the above example) is derived, and the deviation is determined.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the symbol combination game with a reach effect may be continuously played by chance. In the case where the symbol combination game with the reach effect is performed by chance, the determination result of step TH9 of the offset setting process is accidentally continuous in a state where none of the number values F1, F2, F3 is set. In some cases, a positive determination is made. In this case, the reach symbol in each symbol combination game is determined from among 12 types of symbols based on the value of the reach symbol random number in the processing of steps TH10 and TH11 of the offset setting processing.

  FIG. 13 shows a mode in which a symbol combination game with a reach effect is played three times in a row. In the example shown in FIG. 13, after the reach combination [2 ↓ 2] is derived in the first symbol combination game, the out-of-combination combination [2 in 2] is derived, and the outage is confirmed (FIG. 13). 13 (a), (b)). Subsequently, in the second symbol combination game, after the reach combination [white ↓ white] is derived, the outlier combination [white 5 white] is derived, and the outage is confirmed (FIG. 13 (c), (D)). Further, in the third symbol combination game, after the reach combination [9 ↓ 9] is derived, the outlier combination [ninety nine] is derived and the outage is determined (FIGS. 13 (e), ( f)). In this way, when the symbol combination game with reach production is accidentally continued, the reach symbol of each game is randomly determined based on the random number for the reach symbol as described above. Is unlikely to occur. Therefore, when a combination of symbols with a reach effect continues, the player recognizes whether it is a continuous reach effect or an accidental reach effect by checking the type of reach pattern of each game. it can.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) Reach symbols in each symbol combination game that is the target of continuous reach production have a predetermined relationship. Therefore, when a continuous reach effect is performed, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting what kind of symbol may be a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to realize a production corresponding to the thing that the player has a strong desire to know in advance (which kind of pattern will be a big hit), and sufficiently enhance the interest of the player in the game Can do.

(2) In addition, when continuous reach production is being executed, the player can recognize that the symbol combination game with the reach production is intentionally continuous because the reach design is related. it can. Therefore, when the symbol combination game with the reach effect is continued, the player can be focused on the continuity.

  (3) In addition, if the game hall has a business form such as a lucky number system, the type of symbol that forms the combination of jackpots has meaning, so for players, which type of symbol is jackpot Then, after the jackpot game ends, it is information to know in advance how to respond. For example, in the case of a jackpot of probability variation, the lucky number system “seven”, “white”, “departure” or “medium” is a prize ball (game ball) even if the probability variation state ends. There is a business form in which the award ball (game ball) must be exchanged every time the probability variation state ends for the probability variation symbols “3” and “5”, without requiring any replacement (no limit on the number of hits). Therefore, in the above-mentioned example, since the jackpot of probability variation in the probability variation symbol “seven”, “white”, “departure” or “medium” is advantageous to the player, the relevance relationship is related to the reach symbol as in this embodiment. By having it, the player can quickly know that there is a possibility that the probability variation will be a big hit with the probability variation symbol “seven”, “white”, “departure” or “medium”.

  (4) The main CPU 26a determines the reach symbol used in the continuous reach effect based on the value of the reach symbol random number from the reach symbol determination table (FIG. 5). Therefore, when the main CPU 26a determines the execution of the continuous reach effect in the advance notice determination process (FIG. 8), it is possible to randomly determine the relevant reach symbols according to the value of the reach symbol random number. Therefore, in the case of executing the continuous reach effect, it is possible to give variations to the determined reach design, and it is possible to provide a more interesting effect.

  (5) In the case of jackpot, since the symbol corresponding to the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol becomes a jackpot symbol that forms a jackpot combination, the reach symbol that forms the reach combination in each symbol combination game is changed to the jackpot combination. It can be related to the jackpot symbol to be formed. Therefore, when the continuous reach effect is executed, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting the jackpot symbol from the reach symbol.

  (6) The main CPU 26a sets the values of the number of times F1, F2, and F3 indicating the number of symbol combination games that are the targets of the continuous reach effect based on the number of reserved memories. Therefore, reach can be formed each time the symbol combination game corresponding to the number of times F1, F2, and F3 is performed. Therefore, a reach can be reliably and continuously formed across a plurality of symbol combination games.

  (7) When the continuous reach effect is executed, the relevance of the reach symbol is notified. Therefore, it is possible to make the player grasp the relevance of reach symbols more clearly. Further, when the relevance of the reach symbol is notified, it is possible to make the player recognize that the symbol combination game with the reach effect is intentionally continued. Therefore, since the symbol combination game with the reach effect is not accidentally continued, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the big hit.

  (8) When a plurality of types of symbols are classified into a plurality of groups and a continuous reach effect is executed, the reach symbols are determined from symbols belonging to the same group. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting the jackpot symbol according to the group to which the reach symbol belongs.

  (9) Each group (reach symbol pattern) is set so that at least one probability variation symbol belongs. In other words, when a continuous reach effect is executed, no matter which group is selected, a promising big hit can be expected. Probability jackpots are more advantageous for the player than normal jackpots. Therefore, when the continuous reach effect is executed, the player can be expected to become a big hit of probability change. Further, the proportion of probability variation symbols belonging to each group (the proportion at which probability variation symbols are selected) is varied. In the present embodiment, the setting is set to be two-seventh for the “disappearance nine group”, three-fifth for the “all-band group”, and one-tenth for the “large three-way group”. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in which group is selected when the continuous reach effect is executed.

  (10) A plurality of types of symbols are composed of patterns of game media used in different other games other than pachinko games, and are grouped according to the design of the symbols. Therefore, in the continuous reach production, the player can easily recognize the relationship of the reach symbols, and can easily assume the types of symbols belonging to the same group. Then, as in this embodiment, when a pattern is configured with a mahjong tile pattern and a group is set up as a mahjong game, a player who has knowledge of mahjong game can determine the relevance (or grouping) of the reach pattern. ).

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

  In the second embodiment, when executing the continuous reach effect, the main CPU 26a of the main control board 26 determines the reach symbol in each symbol combination game that is the target of the continuous reach effect based on the “display arrangement order”. It has become. As described above, the display arrangement order in this embodiment is as follows. In the visible display portion H, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed as follows: →→ 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → white It is the order when it is displayed in a variable manner, such as → departure → medium → one →. Then, when executing the continuous reach effect, the main CPU 26a determines the reach symbol in order from the symbol displayed first in the display arrangement order, with the symbol corresponding to the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol as a reference. . For example, when a continuous reach effect is performed for three symbol combination games and a big hit is generated by the symbol “seven” in the third symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a sequentially selects each of the reach symbols in the “ It is determined as “5”, symbol “6”, symbol “seven”.

  Hereinafter, processing executed by the main CPU 26a in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the description of the same process as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and the description will focus on different processes. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the continuous reach effect is determined, the number-of-times value F is set in the RAM 26c.

  In the notice determination process shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 26a, which has determined the execution of the continuous reach effect and confirmed the value of the jackpot symbol random number in step S24, is used when the value of the jackpot symbol random number determines the reach symbol. Since it becomes a reference, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 26c. Subsequently, the main CPU 26a proceeds to step S26 to confirm the number of reserved memories, and then sets the number value F based on the number of reserved memories in step S40, and ends the notice determination process.

  When the main CPU 26a executes the deviation setting process (step S37) in the variation start process (FIG. 9), the main CPU 26a determines the reach symbol in the deviation setting process shown in FIG. 15 (a). In the deviation setting process shown in FIG. 15A, when the number value F is set in the RAM 26c (when step TH1 in the deviation setting process is affirmed), the main CPU 26a proceeds to step TH20. In step TH20, the main CPU 26a determines a reach symbol corresponding to the display arrangement order from the value of the big hit symbol random number and the number of times F stored in the RAM 26c in step S24, and then proceeds to step TH2. In step TH20, when the count value F is “1”, the main CPU 26a determines a symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol random number as a reach symbol. In addition, when the number of times value F is “2”, “3”, or “4”, the main CPU 26a determines that “the display arrangement order is one before” and “the display arrangement order” with respect to the symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol random number. "2 before" or "3 before display arrangement order" are determined as reach symbols, respectively. For example, when the value of the random number for the big hit symbol is “11”, the symbol “medium” is displayed when the number of times is “1”, the symbol “from” is displayed when the number of times is “2”, and the number of times is “3”. The symbol “white” is determined as the reach symbol, and the symbol “9” is determined as the reach symbol when the count value is “4”. In step TH2, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the frequency value F, and then proceeds to step TH5.

  Next, in the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, a mode in which a continuous reach effect in the case of a big hit will be described based on FIG. 16 (a) to 16 (f), the symbol combination game is performed three times on the visible display portion H, the deviation is determined in the first and second symbol combination games, and a big hit is obtained in the third symbol combination game. This shows the case where the jackpot is determined by the combination of [55 and 5]. Further, in FIG. 16, a game ball is won at the start winning opening 23 in the state of the storage number “2”, and the main CPU 26a determines the execution of the continuous reach effect by the notice determination process when the winning is detected. The case where “3” is set to the numerical value F is shown. Since the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in the reach symbol determination method, in the following description, explanations of the same contents such as various premises, production pattern determination methods, and various command outputs are provided. Is omitted or simplified.

  With the start of the first symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a starts the symbol “5” based on the value “4 (symbol“ 5 ”)” and the number of times “3” for the jackpot symbol in the outlier setting process. Also, the symbol “three” with the second display arrangement order is determined as the reach symbol. Further, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the count value F from “3” and rewrites it to “2”. Therefore, in the first symbol combination game, after the reach combination based on the symbol “three” is formed (FIG. 16A), the outlier combination ([3883] in FIG. 16B) is derived. , The deviation is determined (FIG. 16B).

  Also, with the start of the second symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a performs symbol “5” based on the random value “4 (symbol“ 5 ”)” and the number of times “2” for the jackpot symbol in the outlier setting process. "4" which is one order before the display arrangement order than "" is determined as the reach symbol. Further, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the count value F from “2” and rewrites it to “1”. Therefore, in the second symbol combination game, after the reach combination by the symbol “four” is formed (FIG. 16C), the combination of outliers ([four shots four] in FIG. 16D) is derived. , The deviation is determined (FIG. 16D).

  Further, with the start of the third symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a clears the count value F (sets it to “0”) in the jackpot setting process, and also corresponds to the value “4” of the jackpot symbol random number. The symbol “5” is determined as the jackpot symbol. Therefore, in the third symbol combination game, after the reach combination by the symbol “5” is formed (FIG. 16E), the jackpot combination [55,5] is derived and the jackpot is determined (FIG. 16). (F)). In the state shown in FIG. 16 (f), the reach reach in the three symbol combination game is in the display arrangement order ([3 ↓ 3] → [4 ↓ 4] → [5 ↓ 5] in the above example). The jackpot notice based on the production has become a reality.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (7) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(11) The main CPU 26a determines the reach symbols in each symbol combination game that is the target of the continuous reach effect in the order of display arrangement. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize which type of symbol the reach is formed in the next symbol combination game. In addition, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting what kind of symbol may be a big hit from the relationship with the number of reserved memories.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 14, FIG. 15, and FIG.
In the third embodiment, when executing the continuous reach effect, the main CPU 26a of the main control board 26 determines the reach symbol in each symbol combination game that is the target of the continuous reach effect based on “the same symbol”. It has become. That is, when executing the continuous reach effect, the main CPU 26a determines the symbol corresponding to the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol as the reach symbol in each symbol combination game. For example, when a continuous reach effect is performed for three symbol combination games and a big hit is generated by the symbol “seven” in the third symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a displays each reach symbol as the symbol “seven”. And decide.

  Hereinafter, processing executed by the main CPU 26a in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that in this embodiment, the main CPU 26a executes the notice determination processing (FIG. 14) by the same processing as in the second embodiment, and therefore, the description will focus on the deviation setting processing in FIG. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the continuous reach effect is determined, the number-of-times value F is set in the RAM 26c.

  When the main CPU 26a executes the deviation setting process (step S37) in the variation start process (FIG. 9), the main CPU 26a determines the reach symbol in the deviation setting process shown in FIG. 15 (b). In the error setting process shown in FIG. 15B, when the number value F is set in the RAM 26c, the main CPU 26a decrements the number value F by 1 in step TH2, and then proceeds to step TH21. In step TH21, the main CPU 26a determines a reach symbol from the value of the big hit symbol random number stored in the RAM 26c in step S24, and then proceeds to step TH5. For example, in step TH21, the main CPU 26a determines the symbol “medium” as the reach symbol when the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “11”.

  Next, in the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, a mode in which a continuous reach effect in the case of a big hit will be described based on FIG. In FIGS. 17A to 17F, the symbol combination game is performed three times on the visible display portion H, and the deviation is determined in the first and second symbol combination games, and the big symbol is obtained in the third symbol combination game. This shows the case where the jackpot is determined by the combination [777]. Also, in FIG. 17, a game ball is won at the start winning opening 23 in the state of the storage number “2”, and the main CPU 26a determines the execution of the continuous reach effect by the notice determination process when the winning is detected. The case where “3” is set to the numerical value F is shown. The third embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments only in the reach symbol determination method, and therefore, in the following description, various assumptions, production pattern determination methods, and various command outputs are the same. Description of the contents is omitted or simplified.

  With the start of the first symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a subtracts 1 from the number value F by “3” and rewrites it to “2” and sets it to the value “6” of the jackpot symbol random number. Based on this, the symbol “seven” is determined as the reach symbol. Therefore, in the first symbol combination game, after the reach combination by the symbol “seven” is formed (FIG. 17A), the outlier combination ([797] in FIG. 17B) is derived. , The deviation is determined (FIG. 17B). Further, with the start of the second symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a rewrites the number of times F to “1” by subtracting 1 from “2” and sets the value “6” as the jackpot symbol random number. The symbol “seven” is determined as the reach symbol based on “”. Therefore, in the second symbol combination game, after the reach combination by the symbol “seven” is formed (FIG. 17C), the outlier combination ([717] in FIG. 17D) is derived. , The deviation is determined (FIG. 17D).

  With the start of the third symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a clears the count value F (sets it to “0”) in the jackpot setting process, and also sets the random number value “6” for the jackpot symbol. The symbol “seven” corresponding to “” is determined as the jackpot symbol. Therefore, in the third symbol combination game, after the reach combination by the symbol “seven” is formed (FIG. 17E), the jackpot combination [777] is derived and the jackpot is determined (FIG. 17). (F)). In the state of FIG. 17 (f), the reach design in the three symbol combination games is the same design (in the above example, [7 ↓ 7] → [7 ↓ 7] → [7 ↓ 7]) The jackpot notice based on this has become a reality.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (7) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(12) The main CPU 26a determines the same symbol as the symbol that forms the jackpot combination in the future as the reach symbol in each symbol combination game that is the target of the continuous reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to give notice of the types of symbols that may form a big hit combination before the big bonus symbol combination game is played. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for the big hit at the stage where the reach design by the same design is continued, and to immediately recognize what kind of symbol may be a big hit. it can.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
In each of the above embodiments, a plurality of types of symbols are configured as a mahjong tile pattern used in mahjong games, but the symbols may be configured as a pattern of game media used in different other games other than mahjong games. Good. For example, a symbol may be constituted by a playing card pattern used in “poker”, and a predetermined combination in poker may be set as a reach symbol pattern. For example, the reach pattern (royal straight flush group) may be set by the symbols “10”, “J”, “Q”, “K”, and “A”, and the “flash group” or “straight group” may be set as the reach pattern. It may be set as a pattern. The “game medium used in other games” is an article necessary for progressing the game, and the winning or losing of the game is determined based on the combination result of the game media. For example, mahjong tiles for “Mahjong”, playing cards for “Poker”, and Hanafuda for “Koikoi”. Further, “predetermined combination” means a winning combination, and for example, “Royal Straight Flush” is established by “10”, “J”, “Q”, “K”, and “A” in poker. In other words, the symbols belonging to the reach symbol pattern (group) are related to the relationships defined in the existing game as in this embodiment, the relationships uniquely defined by the gaming machine manufacturer, and the player is associating from the design of the symbols. It is only necessary to be determined on the basis of possible (or permanent and universal) relationships established between the properties. For example, as the relevance uniquely determined by the game maker, there are a probability variation symbol, a non-probability variation symbol, a time-short symbol symbol, and the like. In addition, the relationships that a player can associate with a design of a design (or a permanent and universal relationship established between the characteristics) include odd, even, hiragana, katakana, kanji, alphabet, numbers, colors, There are shapes.

  In each of the above embodiments, the range of numerical values that can be taken by various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the various determination values (such as the big hit determination value and the production determination value) may be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories may be arbitrarily changed, or the upper limit value may not be set.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the main CPU 26a performs the jackpot determination and the advance notice determination using the big hit determination random number, but may perform the advance notice determination using a notice determination random number different from the big hit determination random number. . In this case, the notice determination random number is a random number that is sequentially updated (that is, updated synchronously) at predetermined intervals so that the same value can be obtained within the same numerical range as the jackpot random number, and the main CPU 26a. In the event of winning detection, the jackpot random number and the notice determination random number may be acquired from the RAM 26c.

  Each embodiment described above may be embodied in a pachinko machine that performs a display effect (a symbol combination game) using a special symbol and a decorative symbol. The special symbol is determined based on the determination result of the jackpot determination, and is displayed on a display device such as a visual display unit according to the determination result, and the decorative symbol is in accordance with the display result of the special symbol. It is a symbol that forms a symbol combination that can recognize a big hit or miss. Accordingly, when the main CPU 26a determines to execute the continuous reach effect, the main CPU 26a outputs a command for instructing the value of the jackpot symbol random number to the sub CPU 27a together with the execution instruction. Then, the sub CPU 27a sets the number of times, determines the reach symbol of each symbol combination game that is the target of the continuous reach effect from the decorative symbols using the same method as in each of the embodiments, and the visible display portion H Control to display on the screen.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment, you may make it alert | report the relationship of a reach symbol using another means. For example, the relevance may be notified by outputting a voice “Daisan” from the speaker 18. In the second and third embodiments, the relevance of reach symbols may be notified.

  In the first embodiment, when the continuous reach effect is executed, when the reach is formed in the first symbol combination game, the relevance of the reach symbol is notified, but the notification is performed every time the symbol combination is performed. You may make it carry out in a game. In this case, when the main CPU 26a determines execution of the continuous reach effect, the main CPU 26a outputs a command for designating the reach symbol pattern determined together with the number of reserved memories to the sub CPU 27a. Then, the sub CPU 27a sets the number of times in the RAM 27c based on the input command, and manages by subtracting 1 from the number of times each time the symbol combination game is executed, so that the notification is made in each symbol combination game. It can be carried out.

  In the second and third embodiments, when the continuous reach effect is executed, the reach symbol is determined immediately before the start of each symbol combination game, but each game is determined in step S40 of the notice determination process shown in FIG. May be determined in advance and stored in the RAM 27c in association with the number-of-times value. In this case, the sub CPU 27a may read out the reach symbol corresponding to the set number of times in the deviation setting process.

  In the second embodiment, the reach symbols are determined in order from the first displayed symbol in the display arrangement order. However, the reach symbols may be sequentially determined from the symbols displayed later. For example, if the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol is “4 (symbol“ 5 ”)”, the reach symbol in the three symbol combination game is [7 ↓ 7] → [6 ↓ 6] → [5 ↓ 5] The continuous reach production may be executed so that Further, in each embodiment, the display arrangement order of the symbols in each column is as follows: →→ Middle → Departure → White → 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → Medium → The reverse sequence may be used.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the respective embodiments and other examples will be described below.
(A) The reach symbol determination means is such that the value of the random number for determination acquired by the random number acquisition means at the time of winning detection is the same value as the jackpot determination value, and the determination result of the notice determination means is affirmative cases, the notice symbol judging means corresponds to the value of the symbol for the random number by the random number acquisition means is acquired when an affirmative determination, Yu Technical machine said that determine as the reach symbols in each symbol variation.

(B) the symbol random number is a random number for determining a symbol to form a big hit in symbol variation as a jackpot, or random der Ru Yu technique machine to be synchronized with the random number.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a variable display apparatus. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the table for reach design pattern distribution. Explanatory drawing explaining the table for reach design determination. Explanatory drawing explaining the table for production pattern distribution. The flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage process. The flowchart which shows a notice determination process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. The flowchart which shows a big hit setting process. 7 is a flowchart showing an outlier setting process. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect in which a continuous reach production is performed. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect in which the symbol combination game accompanied by reach production accidentally continued. The flowchart which shows the notice determination processing in 2nd, 3rd embodiment. (A), (b) is a flowchart which shows the deviation setting process in 2nd, 3rd embodiment. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect in which a continuous reach production is performed in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect by which a continuous reach effect is performed in 3rd Embodiment.

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  H ... Visible display unit (production execution means, display means, notification means), SE1 ... Start winning port sensor (winning detection means), 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine (game machine), 26a ... Main CPU (reach symbol determination means, notice) Determination means, random number acquisition means), 26c... RAM (reserved ball number storage means).

Claims (4)

Reservation ball number storage means capable of storing the number of memory of the start hold ball triggered by the winning detection of game balls by the winning detection means,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a determination random number value and a design random number value at the time of winning detection,
At the time of winning detection, the notice determination value determined so as to include the same value as the predetermined jackpot determination value is compared with the value of the random number for determination acquired by the random number acquisition means, and the symbol variation with reach effect is continuously performed a plurality of times. Notice determining means for determining whether to execute continuous reach production to be performed ,
When the determination result of the advance notice determination unit is affirmative, the variation of the number of times corresponding to the number of stored start ball balls stored in the hold ball number storage unit at that time is determined as the target of the continuous reach effect. A number-of-times determining means for determining the number of symbol variations as follows:
Production execution means for executing reach production in the symbol variation for the number of times determined by the frequency determination means;
A plurality of types of symbols used for the symbol variation are grouped into a plurality of groups so as to have a predetermined relevance, and from among the plurality of groups according to the type of symbol specified by the value of the symbol random number Storage means for storing a reach symbol pattern distribution table in which random numbers for reach symbol pattern determination are allocated so that one group is selected;
Based on the value of the design random number and the value of the reach design pattern determination random number, a group is selected from the reach design pattern distribution table, and the design variation to be subjected to the continuous reach effect from the design belonging to the group. gaming machine having a reach symbol determination means, that determine the reach symbols forming a reach state in. Each group with at least one containing a particular symbol constructing large per symbol that is a specific game state is granted after the jackpot game end, the ratio of the specific symbols for each group are set to be different ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 that belongs the same specific symbols for a plurality of groups.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that notifies the relevance of the reach symbol. Reservation ball number storage means capable of storing the number of memory of the start hold ball triggered by the winning detection of game balls by the winning detection means,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a determination random number value and a design random number value at the time of winning detection,
At the time of winning detection, the notice determination value determined so as to include the same value as the predetermined jackpot determination value is compared with the value of the random number for determination acquired by the random number acquisition means, and the pattern variation accompanied by the reach effect is performed a plurality of times. Notice determination means for determining whether to execute continuous reach production to be continued ;
When the determination result of the advance notice determination unit is affirmative, the variation of the number of times corresponding to the number of stored start ball balls stored in the hold ball number storage unit at that time is determined as the target of the continuous reach effect. A number-of-times determining means for determining the number of symbol variations as follows:
Production execution means for executing reach production in the symbol variation for the number of times determined by the frequency determination means;
Reach symbols forming a reach state in symbol variation to be the continuous reach demonstration, based on the number of symbol variation of symbols and the number determination means has determined corresponding to the value of the symbol random number, for the symbol Reach symbol determination means for determining as a reach symbol in order from the symbol displayed first in the display arrangement order when the symbol is variably displayed by the effect execution means with reference to the symbol corresponding to the value of the random number . Gaming machine.

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