JP5282157B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To carry out performance executed when a game machine is controlled in a specific game state without decreasing a player's feeling of expectation. <P>SOLUTION: When the game machine is controlled as a jackpot game state of 15 rounds in response to the occurrence of a probability-promoting jackpot or time-shortening jackpot, probability promoting performance, giving notice of determination whether control in a probability change state can be executed in the tenth or fifteenth round, and a foreseeing performance, giving notice of determination whether a jackpot during reservation storage is made by 12 rounds, can be executed. When the probability promoting performance giving notice of determination on control into the probability change state is executed in the tenth round, foreseeing performance, giving notice that there is no jackpot in the reservation storage although there is a jackpot actually in the reservation storage, is not selected when determining the execution of the foreseeing performance in the twelfth round. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, when it is controlled to a specific gaming state, a special effect for notifying that it is controlled to a probability variation state after the end of the specific gaming state, and retained storage means The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a pre-reading effect for notifying that the right to be determined as a specific game result is included in the right stored in.

  Pachinko machines have a lottery lottery when a game ball launched in the game area wins the starting prize opening, and the prize winning opening is intermittently released for a certain period by winning the lottery result. It is controlled to the jackpot gaming state that is played (opening per round is one round), which is an advantageous state for the player. The fact that the winner of the jackpot lottery is won, the symbols are variably displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display called a special symbol game, and the predetermined symbols (generally the same type of symbols) are derived there. To be notified. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot type lottery is further performed, and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended according to the result, for example, the probability variation state (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than usual) To a higher state).

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

  However, if the result of the special figure game is a big hit, the game will be controlled to the big hit game state. During this time, the execution of the special figure game is interrupted and a variable display such as a liquid crystal display is used. Is a big hit. Since the start winning prize can be held and stored while the jackpot effect is being executed, the upper limit is almost always held and stored while being controlled in the jackpot game state. A special game that is a jackpot effect while being controlled in the jackpot gaming state, performs a so-called pre-reading notice when a jackpot exists in the start-up winning hold memory, and resumes after the jackpot gaming state ends There is also a pachinko gaming machine in which the player has an expectation for the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-230117 (paragraph 0081 etc.)

  By the way, the fact that it is determined to be controlled in the probability variation state in the pachinko gaming machine is notified by setting the outcome to be derived as a result of the special game to a specific outcome (for example, an odd number of the same kind of symbols). There are some that will lead to the same outcome when winning the jackpot lottery regardless of whether or not it is decided to control to the probability fluctuation state (things to be notified at a specific outcome) Some of them are used in combination with In this case, there is a jackpot effect while being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and there is also a notification that the probability variation state is controlled (so-called rising effect). It is possible to increase the player's expectation by notifying that the probability fluctuation state is controlled in such a rise effect.

  If it is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends, it is highly likely that the jackpot is present in the hold memory, so that the probability variation state is controlled is notified. When the upright effect is executed, the player can also expect that a new jackpot will be generated immediately after the jackpot gaming state ends due to the hold memory. However, if a pre-reading effect indicating that no jackpot exists in the hold memory is performed while the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, a new jackpot will be generated immediately. This will reduce the player's expectation.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that is executed when controlled in a specific gaming state (a jackpot gaming state) without diminishing the player's expectation.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in response to establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result to determine a game result. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (bonus gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result (bonus) is achieved,
A holding storage means (holding storage buffer of the RAM 55) for storing up to a predetermined number of rights to perform variable display on the variable display device when the start condition is satisfied;
Specific decision means (CPU 56: jackpot lottery) that decides whether or not to make a specific game result in the variable display performed by one right stored in the holding storage means before deriving the display result by the one right )When,
Whether or not to control the probability variation state in which the probability that the specific determination result is determined to be the specific game result is higher than normal when the specific determination result is determined to be the specific game result A probability variation state determination means (CPU 56: jackpot type lottery) for determining whether or not the specific gaming state ends at the latest,
When it is determined by the probability variation state determination means to control to the probability variation state, the probability variation state control means (CPU 56: probability variation) controls the gaming state to the probability variation state after the specific gaming state is ended. When a jackpot, probable change promotion jackpot occurs, control to a probability variation state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state),
Controls the execution of effects including a variable display effect (decorative display of decorative symbols) that displays the identification information in a variable manner on the variable display device, and causes the variable display device to derive a display result corresponding to the determination result of the specific determination means. Production control means (CPU for display control of the display control board 80),
The production control means includes
When controlled to the specific gaming state, a prefetch effect (prefetching) for notifying whether or not the right to be determined as the specific game result is included in the right stored in the holding storage means. A pre-reading effect executing means (display control CPU of the display control board 80) for executing the effect);
When it is determined that the probability variation state is controlled by the probability variation state determination means, a special effect (notice that the probability variation promotion effect is informed) that the probability variation state is controlled after the specific gaming state ends. Special effect execution means (a CPU for display control of the display control board 80) for executing the effect with promotion) before the end of the specific gaming state;
Limiting the execution of the pre-reading effect for notifying that the right to determine as the specific game result is not included by the pre-reading effect executing unit after the special effect is executed by the special effect executing unit. Pre-reading effect restricting means (display control CPU of display control board 80: when it is not notified that probability variation state is controlled by probability variation promotion jackpot, selection of A lose effect and B lose effect among pre-read effects The ratio includes 0 (FIG. 6)) regardless of the number of jackpots in pending storage,
The start condition includes a first start condition (winning a game ball in the start winning opening 14a) and a second start condition (game ball winning in the start winning opening 14b) that cannot be satisfied at the same time as the first start condition. ). In this case,
The gaming machine further includes advantageous gaming state control means (CPU 56) for controlling the gaming state to an advantageous gaming state (short-time state) in which the establishment frequency of the second start condition is increased after the specific gaming state is ended,
The holding storage means stores first holding storage means (holding storage buffer (special symbol holding storage corresponding to the start port switch 14a) for storing the right to perform variable display on the variable display device based on the establishment of the first start condition. Display unit 11a)) and second storage unit for storing the right to perform the variable display on the variable display device based on the establishment of the second start condition (the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the start port switch 14b (special symbol storage) A storage indicator 11b)),
When the right is stored in both the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the effect control means has priority over the right stored in the first hold storage means. Fluctuation display based on the rights stored in the holding storage means is executed (execution display of special symbols is performed with priority given to the winning of the start winning opening 14b with electric support)
The pre-reading effect executing means executes the pre-reading effect even when not controlled to the specific gaming state, and the right stored in the first reserved storage means when controlled to the advantageous gaming state. On the other hand, the pre-reading effect is not executed (in the short-time state, the pre-reading effect is not performed for the winning of the start winning opening 14a without electric support)
It is characterized by that.

  In the above gaming machine, when the specific determining means determines that the specific game result is to be obtained in the variable display performed by the right stored in the holding storage means, the result of the game performed on the variable display device based on this determination When the specific game result is confirmed, the game is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player. In addition, when it is determined that the specific game result is to be determined, if the control unit further determines to control the probability variation state by the special determination means, the game state is controlled to the probability variation state after the specific game state is ended. It becomes.

  Here, when controlled to the specific game state, the pre-reading effect for notifying whether or not the right to be determined as the specific game result is included in the right stored in the holding storage means, and the specific It is possible to execute a special effect for notifying that the probability variation state is controlled after the gaming state is ended. By the way, when the special effect is executed, the probability variation state is controlled after the end of the specific game state, so that the special effect is performed after the end of the specific game state based on the right stored in the holding storage means. Even with the variable display, the probability of a specific game result is increased. Therefore, when the special effect is executed, the player also expects that the result of the game by the variable display performed based on the right stored in the holding storage means becomes the specific game result.

  And in the said gaming machine, after the special effect which alert | reports that it is controlled by the probability fluctuation state after completion | finish of a specific game state is performed, it is set as a specific game result in the right memorize | stored in the holding | maintenance storage means. The execution of the pre-reading effect that informs that the right to determine is not included is restricted. As a result, it is understood that the right to be determined to be the specific game result is not included in the right stored in the holding storage means even if it is notified that the probability variation state is controlled by the special effect. In other words, the player's sense of expectation that has been raised by notifying that the probability variation state is controlled by the special effect is not reduced.

  Further, by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the result of the variable display based on the right stored in the first reserved storage means during the advantageous game state becomes the specific game result, the specific game state is determined by the technical intervention of the player. It is possible to prevent the game value from being given to the player by being generated continuously and more than the assumed number.

  The advantageous gaming state may be a gaming state different from the probability variation state, but when controlled to the probability variation state, it is always controlled together with the probability variation state, and the probability variation state is changed to the probability variation state. Even when it is not controlled, it can be in a controlled gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. However, the probability variation state itself may be the advantageous gaming state.

In the above gaming machine,
When the pre-reading effect execution means includes the right to be determined to be the specific game result among the rights stored in the hold storage means, the probability fluctuation state is determined by the probability fluctuation state determination means. When it is not determined that the control is to be performed, the pre-reading effect can be executed with a higher probability than when the control is determined to be in the probability variation state (display on the display control board 80). CPU for control: a1 + a2 = b1 + b2> d1 + d2 = e1 + e2 (FIG. 6)).

  The probability that a specific game result is obtained in the variable display performed after the end of the specific game state based on the right stored in the holding storage means is a case where the probability change state is controlled. However, the pre-reading effect is performed with a higher probability when it is not determined to be controlled to the probability fluctuation state. For this reason, execution of the pre-reading effect is more unexpected for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  In this case, the variation mode belonging to the second type is selected at a different rate depending on the number of rights stored in the hold storage unit, while the change mode belonging to the first type is selected from the right stored in the hold storage unit. It is selected at a common rate regardless of the number. Thereby, while always selecting a specific type of variation mode (variation mode belonging to the second type) at a constant rate, the variation mode (variation mode belonging to the first type) according to the right stored in the holding storage means You can also change the ratio of selecting.

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

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

  Here, the pre-reading effect execution means includes a right to be determined to be the specific game result among the rights stored in the second reserved storage means when being controlled to the specific game state. It is possible to execute only the pre-reading effect for informing whether or not the game is being played (in the first big hit gaming state, the pre-reading effect is not performed for the winning of the start winning opening 14a without the electric chew support).

  In this case, the specific game state is determined by the technical intervention of the player by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the result of the variable display based on the right stored in the first holding storage means during the specific game state becomes the specific game result. Can be prevented from being given to the player more than the expected number.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot determination, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the type determination table of the variation pattern of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the probability change promotion effect determination table for determining execution of the probability change promotion effect in the 10th round and 15th round of jackpot round effect. It is a figure which shows the prefetch effect determination table for determining execution of the prefetch effect in the 12th round of a jackpot round effect. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process performed by the control part of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the display control CPU of a display control board.

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

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

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

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

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In a circular frame surrounding the periphery of the variable display device 9, decoration lamps 25 a to 25 c serving as production means and an accessory 26 are provided. Below the variable display device 9 in the game area 7, two start winning ports 14a and 14b are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. A variable winning device 15 that facilitates winning of a game ball by being in an open state is provided at the start winning opening 14b on the lower side.

  A special variable winning device 20 for opening the big winning port 21 is provided below the start winning ports 14a and 14b. The position at which the special variable winning device 20 is provided is that if the player is proceeding with the game while looking at the variable display device 9, the player is almost sure whether or not the big winning opening 21 is open. The position is unknown. On both sides of the special variable prize-winning device 20, special symbol indicators 10a and 10b composed of 7-segment LEDs are provided. The special symbol indicators 10a and 10b perform variable display of special symbols displayed by 7-segment LEDs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the variable display device 9 performs variable display that scrolls decorative symbols (for example, 10 types of “0” to “9”) in the vertical direction in three decorative symbol display areas 9 a to 9 c arranged in the horizontal direction. Is going. The variable display device 9 is a variable display device for displaying the contents of the variable display performed by the special symbol display devices 10a and 10b to the player while enhancing the effect by the variable display of the decorative symbols. As long as the special symbol variable display is continued on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the definite display result for the big win lottery and the big hit type lottery is obtained even if the variable display of the decorative symbols is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped). It has never been shown.

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

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

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

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

  Note that an aspect in which three decorative symbols that are not any of the first to fourth specific display results are not arranged is a lost symbol. A specific combination of lost symbols (for example, a predetermined combination such as “1-3-5”, “1-5-3”, etc.) is notified of a jackpot stored on hold in a pre-reading notice described later. It has become an opportunity to do. Details of the prefetch notice will be described later.

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

  Below the variable display device 9, a game ball enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b, and the start condition is established, but the start condition of the special symbol displays 10a, 10b (for example, end of variable display of the previous special symbol, Special symbol hold memory as a hold memory number display means for displaying each hold memory number stored in RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) of main board 31 described later as the number of times that the start condition is not established (end of jackpot gaming state). Indicators 11a and 11b are provided.

  The special symbol hold memory indicator 11a is composed of four LEDs, and each time there is an effective start prize (start prize when the number of reserved memories is less than 4 in the present embodiment) to the start prize opening 14a, the LED is displayed. One LED is lit, and each time the special symbol variable display is started on the special symbol display 10a, the number of lit LEDs is decreased by one. That is, one LED is turned off. Similarly, for the special symbol storage memory display 11b, every time there is an effective start winning in the start winning opening 14b, one LED is turned on, and the special symbol display 10b starts variable display of the special symbol. Each time, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by one.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the normal symbol display 12, the left and right lamps marked with ○ and X (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit, whereby the normal symbol is variably displayed. For example, if the time-short state is 2.9 seconds, otherwise it is 29.2 seconds). Then, if the left lamp marked with ○ is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is correct, the variable winning device 15 is only for a predetermined time (for example, 2.9 seconds in the time-short state and 1.4 seconds in the time-short state). Opened.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, a setting switch 91 for setting the jackpot probability and changing the setting value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the virtual payout rate of the game ball calculated based on the probability is a setting key for operating the setting switch 91. A switch 92, a reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 55), and a main switch 94 for switching on / off the power are also connected to the main board 31, and detection signals from these switches are sent to the basic circuit 53. send. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 performs display control of the special symbol displays 10a and 10b and display control of the normal symbol display 12. Further, the light emission control of the special symbol hold storage indicators 11a and 11b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 13 is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, the determination of jackpot will be described. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot determination table in FIG. 3 (a) shows a table with predetermined set values, but the jackpots of the same configuration (but different ranges of random numbers determined to be jackpots) are used for other set values. A determination table is prepared. The jackpot determination table is referred to according to the set value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, when the second specific display result is derived on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, that is, when the probability variation promotion jackpot has occurred, the decorative symbol derived to the variable display device 9 has a time bonus (When the fourth specific display result is derived), the player cannot determine whether the probability variation state is controlled after the first big hit gaming state is finished (special symbol display Although there is a difference between the second specific display result derived from 10a and 10b and the third specific display result, it is extremely difficult to distinguish the two).

  Further, when the first, second or fourth specific display result is derived on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, that is, when a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot or a time-short jackpot occurs, the game is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state. However, during this time, since the special symbol is not displayed, the reserved memory reaches the upper limit for both of the start winning ports 14a and 14b during most of the period when the game is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state. (However, the upper limit may not be reached in the early stage of the first jackpot game state).

  Even if a random number that is a probability change jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot is included in this reserved memory, the player cannot know this by merely performing the jackpot round effect. In addition, while the decorative symbols are displayed, random numbers may be included in the stored memory, which may be random probability jackpots, probable change promotion jackpots, or short-term jackpots. Since this is performed regardless of the hold storage, the player cannot know this.

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

  However, just because the player does not know whether or not the player is controlled in the probability variation state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state while the jackpot round effect is being performed does not mean that the player does not expect this. While the jackpot round effect is being performed, or while the decorative symbol variation display is being performed, it is known whether the change that will be performed after the next due to reserved memory will be a probability variation jackpot or a probable change jackpot or a short-term jackpot Just because you don't have that doesn't mean players don't expect this. In addition, it is said that it is not known whether the probability change jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot, or the reach appears or develops into a super-reach while the decorative symbols are displayed. The player doesn't expect this.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in order to increase the player's sense of expectation, the first is based on the occurrence of a probable change promotion jackpot or a short-term jackpot that is not known to be controlled in a probability fluctuation state. While the jackpot round effect is being controlled under the one jackpot gaming state, the probability variation promotion effect for notifying that there is a possibility of being controlled to the probability variation state is performed in the jackpot round effect. .

  In addition, regardless of which type of jackpot is based on, while being controlled to the first jackpot gaming state and the jackpot round effect is being performed, after the first jackpot gaming state is finished, it is performed by holding storage It is assumed that a pre-reading effect for notifying that there is a possibility that a probability variation jackpot, a probability-changed promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot will be performed in the jackpot round effect. Even while the decorative symbols are displayed, the pre-reading effect is announced to notify that there is a possibility that it will be a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot due to the subsequent changes due to reserved memory. (Hereinafter, the prefetching effect in this case is referred to as “prefetching notice” in order to distinguish it from the prefetching effect performed in the jackpot round effect).

  In addition, while the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, it is reported that there is a possibility that it will develop into a super reach due to an effect different from that of the decorative symbols. This means that a reach notice is given (which may also notify the possibility of a probability change jackpot, probability-change promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot with a high selection ratio of super reach).

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

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

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

  The display control CPU of the display control board 80 can determine that it has been controlled to the first jackpot gaming state by receiving a command indicating the gaming state, but the decorative symbol change display executed immediately before that With the command related to the starting prize corresponding to, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot (probability variation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot) that is controlled in the first jackpot gaming state, and display the jackpot type for display control It can be stored in the RAM of the microcomputer.

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

  First, the probability variation promotion effect performed in the jackpot round effect will be described. The probable promotion effect can be executed in the tenth round and the fifteenth round in the jackpot round effect. The probable promotion effect is, for example, an image of the jackpot round effect displayed on the variable display device 9 in a predetermined period of each of the 10th and 15th rounds (for example, from 15 seconds to 25 seconds after the start of the round). This is done by displaying a predetermined character on the front side.

  Here, in the probability variation promotion effect, it is confirmed that the effect in a state in which the character remains standing until the final scene (for example, after 24 seconds from the start of the round) is controlled to the probability variation state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state. (Promotion with promotion). The effect that the character collapses in the final scene does not notify the confirmation that the probability variation state is controlled after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, but informs the confirmation that the probability variation state is not controlled. It's not something to do (directing without promotion). Except for the final scene, there is no difference depending on whether the production is promoted or non-promoted.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a probability change promotion effect determination table for determining execution of the probability change promotion effect in the 10th and 15th rounds of the jackpot round effect. As shown in the figure, the execution of the probable promotion effect is the presence or absence of the execution of the pre-reading effect to notify the confirmation that the difference in the rounds in the jackpot round effect and the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b is included in the jackpot And the jackpot type that triggered the game state to be controlled by the first jackpot gaming state. In addition, when the effect with promotion is executed in the 10th round and the confirmation that the state is controlled to the probability variation state is informed, the execution of the probability change promotion effect is not decided in the 15th round, Probability promotion production is not executed.

  In any case, in the tenth round where the pre-reading effect is not yet executed, if the type of jackpot is a probable change promotion jackpot, the execution of the promotion with promotion, the execution of the promotion without promotion, or no execution of any effect is performed. Are selected at a ratio of x1, x2, and x3, respectively. If the type of jackpot is a short-time jackpot, execution of the promotion without promotion and execution of the presentation are selected at a ratio of z1 and z2, respectively, and execution of the promotion with promotion is selected. There is no.

  In the fifteenth round, when the pre-reading effect for notifying the confirmation that the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b includes a jackpot is not executed, in the fifteenth round, the jackpot type is a promising promotion jackpot If so, execution of an effect with promotion, execution of an effect without promotion, or no execution of any effect is selected at a ratio of x4, x5, and x6, respectively. If the type of jackpot is a short-time jackpot, execution of the promotion without promotion and execution of the presentation are selected at a ratio of z1 and z2, respectively, and execution of the promotion with promotion is selected. There is no.

  In the fifteenth round, when the pre-reading effect is announced to notify that the winning memory for the start winning opening 14b includes a big hit, the type of the big win is a positive change promotion big hit. If there is, the execution of the effect with promotion, the execution of the effect without promotion, or the execution of none of the effects is selected at a ratio of y1, 0, and y3, respectively. If the type of jackpot is a short-time jackpot, execution of a non-promotion effect and execution of a non-promotion effect are selected at a ratio of 0 and 1, respectively. Never happen.

  Here, looking at the relationship between x1 to x3, x4 to x6, y1, y3, z1, and z2, x4> x1, x5 <x2, and x6 <x3, and controlled to the probability fluctuation state in the tenth round. If the pre-reading effect for notifying the confirmation that the big prize is included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b in the twelfth round has not been notified, It can be seen that in the fifteenth round, the probability that the confirmation that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state is notified becomes high.

  In addition, y1 << x1, and even if the confirmation that the probability variation state is controlled in the 10th round has not been notified, the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b in the 12th round is a big hit. When a pre-reading effect that informs the confirmation of inclusion is being executed, it is very low to execute a probability change promotion effect that informs the confirmation of being controlled in the probability fluctuation state in the fifteenth round. It can be seen that the probability is limited.

  In addition, in the twelfth round, when a pre-reading effect informing that the winning memory for the start winning opening 14b is included in the reserved memory is being executed, the type of jackpot is a positive change promotion jackpot However, even if it is a short-term win, the percentage of execution of the promotion without promotion is 0, and it is completely restricted to execute the probability change promotion effect indicating that it is not controlled to the probability fluctuation state in the 15th round You can see that.

  In the case where the effect with promotion is executed in the 10th round of the jackpot round effect and it is notified that the probability control state is controlled after the end of the first jackpot game state, it is included in the display control microcomputer. A promotion notification flag is set in the RAM. Based on whether or not the promotion notification flag is set, it is determined whether or not the confirmation that the probability variation state is controlled has already been notified when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined in the twelfth round as described below. Be able to.

  Next, the prefetching effect performed in the jackpot round effect will be described. The pre-reading effect can be executed in the twelfth round of the jackpot round effect. Note that, until the jackpot round effect proceeds to the twelfth round, as long as the player continues to hit the game ball in the game area while being controlled to the first jackpot game state, the start winning holes 14a, 14b In any case, the reserved memory is considered to have reached the upper limit (however, only the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b with the electric chew support is subject to the pre-reading effect).

  The pre-reading effect is also a predetermined value on the front side of the image of the jackpot round effect displayed on the variable display device 9, for example, in a predetermined period of the twelfth round (for example, from 15 seconds to 25 seconds after the start of the round). This is done by displaying the character. There are two types of characters A and B that can appear in the pre-reading effect, and one of them will appear.

  Here, in the look-ahead effect, the effect of the aspect in which the character is standing up to the final scene (for example, after 24 seconds from the start of the round) includes a big hit in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b. Is confirmed (depending on the type of character, the effect per A or the effect per B). The effect that the character falls down in the final scene does not notify the confirmation that there is a big hit in the reserved memory for the start winning port 14b, but the reserved memory for the start winning port 14b It is not necessarily a notification of the confirmation that the jackpot is not included (the A loser effect or the B loser effect depending on the character type). Other than the final scene, there is no difference between the per-A effect and the A-losing effect, and the per-B effect and the B-losing effect.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a prefetch effect determination table for determining execution of the prefetch effect in the twelfth round of the big hit round effect. As shown in the drawing, the execution of the pre-reading effect is a big hit in the jackpot type that triggered the control of the first jackpot gaming state, the presence / absence of promotion in the tenth round, and the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b. It is determined according to the number of things included.

  When the type of jackpot is a short-time jackpot and two or more winning jackpots are included in the hold memory, the per-A effect, the per-B effect, the A lose effect, and the B lose effect are a1, a2, and a3, respectively. , A4. When only one big hit is included in the hold memory, the per-A effect, the per-B effect, the A-losing effect, and the B-losing effect are executed at the ratios b1, b2, b3, and b4, respectively. . When none of the big hits is included in the reserved memory, the per-A effect, the per-B effect, the A-losing effect, and the B-losing effect are executed in the ratios of 0, 0, c3, and c4, respectively.

  In the case of a probable promotion jackpot, if it is not informed that it will be controlled to the probability fluctuation state in the tenth round, if there are two or more jackpots in the reserved memory, the effect per A, per B An effect, an A lose effect, and a B lose effect are executed at a ratio of d1, d2, d3, and d4, respectively. When only one big hit is included in the hold memory, the per-A effect, the per-B effect, the A-losing effect, and the B-losing effect are executed at a ratio of e1, e2, e3, and e4, respectively. . When none of the big hits is included in the hold memory, the per-A effect, the per-B effect, the A-losing effect, and the B-losing effect are executed at the ratios of 0, 0, f3, and f4, respectively.

  In the case of a probable promotion jackpot, it is informed that it will be controlled in the probability fluctuation state in the 10th round, or if the probability fluctuation jackpot, if there are two or more jackpots in the reserved memory, The A hit effect, the B hit effect, the A lose effect, and the B lose effect are executed at the ratios of d1, d2, 0, and 0, respectively. When only one big hit is included in the reserved memory, the per-A effect, the per-B effect, the A-losing effect, and the B-losing effect are executed at a ratio of e1, e2, 0, 0, respectively. . When none of the big hits is included in the reserved memory, the per-A effect, the per-B effect, the A-losing effect, and the B-losing effect are executed at a ratio of 0, 0, 0, 0, respectively.

  In this way, in the case of a probable promotion jackpot, the fact that it is controlled to the probability fluctuation state in the 10th round, or in the case of the probability fluctuation jackpot, which is the ratio at which the A losing effect and the B losing effect are executed? Is also 0. That is, when it is already informed that the probability variation state is controlled by the decorative design derived to the variable display device 9 or by the probability variation promotion effect executed in the tenth round of the jackpot round effect, The pre-reading effect indicating that the big hit is not included in the reserved memory for the winning opening 14b is not executed.

  Here, looking at the relationship between a1 to a4, b1 to b4, c3, c4, d1 to d4, e1 to e4, f3, and f4, a3 << c3, b3 << c3, a4 << c4, b4 << c4, d3 << f3, e3 << f3, d4 << f4, e4 << f4. Actually, even if the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b includes a jackpot, it does not include a jackpot It can be seen that the rate at which the pre-reading effect indicating is executed is very small.

  Also, a1 + a2 = b1 + b2> d1 + d2 = e1 + e2, and when the jackpot type that triggered the control to the first jackpot gaming state is a short-term jackpot, that is, after the first jackpot gaming state has ended, the probability variation state It can be seen that when it is not controlled, there is a higher probability that a pre-reading effect will be executed to notify the confirmation that there is a big hit in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b.

  Also, a1: a2 ≠ b1: b2, a3: a4 ≠ b3: b4 ≠ c3: c4, d1: d2 ≠ e1: e2, d3: d4 ≠ e3: e4 ≠ f3: f4. When the presence or absence of the promotion notification in the 10th round is the same, the selection ratio of the aspect of the production differs depending on the number of items that become big hits in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14a I understand.

  In addition, in the twelfth round of the jackpot round effect, when the A hit effect or the B hit effect is executed and it is informed that the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b includes a jackpot, A per-hold notification flag is set in a RAM included in the display control microcomputer. Depending on the presence / absence of the per-hold notification flag, when it is determined to execute the probable promotion promotion effect in the fifteenth round, it is already informed that the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b includes a big hit. It is possible to determine whether or not it has been done.

  Next, the pre-reading notice during the decorative pattern change display will be described. When the game balls are sent to the start winning ports 14a and 14b, commands indicating which start winning port is won and the values of various random numbers extracted at the time of winning are sent. If this command is analyzed, a special symbol (and decoration symbol) is displayed in a variable manner based on the start winning, and when the result is derived, it is determined whether a jackpot is generated or which jackpot is generated. Judgment can be made. Therefore, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice in the decorative symbol variation display that is executed before the variation display based on the starting winning is performed (when the result based on the winning is not a big hit) May have a lower probability than a big win, but it may be decided to run a look-ahead notice).

  However, in the reserved memory that executes the decorative display of the decorative symbol before the variable display based on the start winning is executed, the change pattern in which the reach display mode appears (normal reach lose, super reach lose, probability variation jackpot, probability variation promotion jackpot If a random number that may cause a selection to be made is included, a pre-reading notice is executed with a variation display of a decorative symbol executed before the variation display based on the start winning is performed. There is no decision.

  When it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice, the lighting state of the LED corresponding to the start winning prize among the LEDs constituting the special symbol hold storage indicators 11a and 11b is changed (for example, increasing the brightness, Blinking). In addition, as a display result of the decorative symbol variation display (a variation pattern in which the reach display mode does not appear) executed before the variation display based on the start winning that has been determined to execute the pre-reading notice, It will be derived. When the number of decorative pattern variation displays executed before the variation display based on the start winning that has been decided to execute the pre-reading notice is more than one, the variation display from which chances are derived as a display result continues. Thus, continuous notice will be realized.

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

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

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

  When the first jackpot gaming state is controlled in this way, or when the first jackpot gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is controlled) even after the first jackpot gaming state ends, the start winning opening 14b is entered. A pre-reading effect (pre-reading advance notice) is performed only for the starting winning prize, and no pre-reading effect is performed for the starting winning prize to the starting winning opening 14a, but the start winning opening 14a based on the winning prior to the starting winning prize is suspended. It is not determined whether the memory includes a random number that is a variation pattern in which the reach display mode appears.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when the fluctuation display whose fluctuation pattern is normal reach or super reach is executed first, the pre-reading notice is not executed, so the selection of the decorative symbols constituting the reach display mode and the pre-reading notice are not executed. There is no interference with the choice of decorative symbols that make up the chance eye for. In other words, since the pre-reading notice is performed only by a variable display that causes a loss without a reach display mode appearing, it is not possible to display a chance eye that is a type of a display mode of a loss that does not include a reach display mode. There will be no problems.

  Hereinafter, the process performed for the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. First, the change of the set value will be described. When the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the mode shifts to the setting change mode, where all the storage areas of the RAM 55 other than the used stack area are initialized. In the setting change mode, when a new setting value is set by the setting switch 91 and the setting key switch 92 is turned off after the new setting value is confirmed by operating the start lever 11, a process for proceeding with the game is performed. Can be started.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the setting key switch 92 turned OFF, it is diagnosed whether the data in the RAM 55 is corrupted. If the data in the RAM 55 is not corrupted, that is, the previous pachinko gaming machine 1 When the data when the power is turned off remains normal, the data stored in the RAM 55 is left as it is, and the game is advanced from the state when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 was turned off last time. Can be started.

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms in the main process executed by the CPU 56. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S21), and then executes the game control process of steps S22 to S36. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the clear switch 65 via the switch circuit 32, and determines their state. A switch process is performed (step S22).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the special symbol process in step S26 will be described. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start opening switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14a, 14b provided in the game board 6, is turned on. It is determined whether or not a start winning that causes the ball to win the start winning ports 14a and 14b has occurred. If a start winning has occurred, a start port switch passing process is performed. After that, depending on the state of the special symbol process flag, special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, production setting processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol stop processing, pre-opening pre-opening processing, and large winning opening described below Either open process or jackpot end process is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in various sub-side boards such as the display control board 80, the variable display device 9 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner in accordance with the special symbol variable display based on the command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main substrate 31. Or a process of executing a big hit round effect when the first big hit game state is controlled. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

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

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

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

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

  Here, from the display results of the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, it is very difficult to identify which type of jackpot or which kind of jackpot, but the variable display device 9 has a decorative symbol. The decorative symbols corresponding to the display results derived to the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b as the display results of the variable display are stopped. However, the decorative symbol derived to the variable display device 9 in the case of the probable promotion jackpot has the same form as the decorative symbol derived to the variable display device 9 in the case of the time bonus.

  In the case of a promising promotion jackpot and a short time jackpot, the promising promotion effect is performed in the tenth and fifteenth rounds of the jackpot round effect executed when the first jackpot game state is controlled, and the game state is controlled. Information indicating whether or not is to be notified. Further, in the 12th round of the jackpot round effect executed when being controlled to the first jackpot gaming state, a pre-reading notice is given to the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b, and a maximum of four reserved memories (almost) Information indicating whether or not a jackpot is included in the maximum number in all cases) is notified.

  By the way, when the per-A production or the per-B production is performed as the pre-reading production, the start winning opening 14b corresponding to the special symbol display 10b in which the special symbol variation display is performed in preference to the special symbol display 10a. It means that the big hit is included in the hold memory. In other words, a new jackpot is generated immediately after the first jackpot gaming state controlled at that time ends. Then, depending on the result of the jackpot type lottery performed for the new jackpot, whether or not to be controlled to the probability variation state is determined. That is, the gaming state controlled after the end of the first jackpot gaming state controlled at that time only lasts until the number of times of variable display is four.

  Then, rather, the player's interest is not whether or not the probability change state is controlled after the end of the first jackpot gaming state controlled at that time, but rather the reserved memory informed by the pre-reading effect. The new jackpot included therein is suitable for whether or not the first jackpot gaming state controlled by the new jackpot is controlled to the probability variation state after the end. The player is not very interested in the gaming state controlled after the first jackpot gaming state being controlled at that time ends.

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the fact that the probability fluctuation state is controlled in the 10th round is not notified, and when the A jackpot effect or the B jackpot effect is executed as the look-ahead effect in the twelfth round. In the case of determining the execution of the probable change promotion effect in the fifteenth round, the selection of the execution of the non-promotion effect that is not informed that the probability variation state is controlled is completely restricted. For this reason, the player does not have to be bothered by the production that is not of interest to him.

  In addition, when it is not notified that the probability variation state is controlled in the 10th round and the A jackpot effect or the B jackpot effect is executed as the pre-reading effect in the twelfth round, the execution of the probability change promotion effect is determined in the 15th round. In this case, the selection of the execution of the effect with promotion that is notified that the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state is also limited to a very low probability. For this reason, it is determined that the probability fluctuation state will be controlled, but it will not be known that the probability fluctuation state will end immediately, and the player can be discouraged. .

  In addition, when the effect with promotion is executed as the probability change promotion effect, it is understood that the probability variation state is controlled after the end of the first jackpot gaming state. That is, the probability that a big hit is included in the reserved memory for the mouth 14b is also increased. Therefore, when an effect with promotion indicating that a probability variation state is controlled as a probability variation promotion effect is executed, the player includes a bonus game in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b. You will also expect to be.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when an effect with promotion indicating that the probability variation state is controlled as the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the tenth round, the start prize is awarded in the twelfth round. Execution of the A losing effect and the B losing effect indicating that the big hit is not included in the reserved memory for the mouth 14b is completely restricted. As a result, although it is notified that the probability variation state is controlled in the 10th round of the probable change promotion effect, it is determined that the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b does not include a big hit. There is no such thing. For this reason, the player's sense of expectation, which has been enhanced by the execution of the effect with promotion as the 10th round probability change promotion effect, is not reduced by the pre-reading effect in the 12th round.

  In addition, the look-ahead effect executed in the twelfth round of the first jackpot gaming state is any of the cases where the jackpot type that triggered the control to the first jackpot gaming state is a probability variation jackpot, a probability change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot Can also be implemented. Here, the probability that the winning memory is included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b is controlled to the probability variation state, that is, the gaming state is set to the first jackpot gaming state. This is a case where the type of jackpot that triggered the control was a probability change jackpot or a probability change jackpot.

  However, the probability of executing either the per-A effect or the B-percent effect as a pre-reading effect indicating that a big hit is included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b is not controlled to the probability variation state. In other words, this is a case where the jackpot type that triggered the gaming state to be controlled by the first jackpot gaming state was a time bonus. For this reason, it is more surprising for the player to execute the per-A effect or the per-B effect as the pre-reading effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, there are two types of pre-reading effects, one by the character A and one by the character B. For example, a per-A production as a pre-reading effect indicating that a big hit is included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b. And there is an effect per B. Then, comparing the case of the jackpot type that triggered the control to the first jackpot gaming state and the case where the condition such as whether or not the fact that it is controlled to the probability variation state is the same, the effect per A and B The selection ratio of the winning effect is different between the case where two or more hits are included in the reserved storage and the case where only one is included.

  Actually, even when the winning memory for the start winning opening 14b includes a big win, the A loser effect or the B loser effect may be executed, but the selection of the A loser effect and the B loser effect is selected. The ratio is also different between the case where two or more big hits are included in the pending storage and the case where only one is included. For this reason, when the pre-reading effect is executed, not only does the player expect that a big hit is included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b, but the big win is 2 It can be expected from the player that the above is included, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

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

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

  The pre-reading notice is determined when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14a, 14b. Reach display is performed by any of the change displays executed before the change display based on the start win. If there is a possibility that an aspect appears, it is not determined to make a pre-reading notice. For this reason, even if complicated processing such as changing the table for selecting the variation pattern mode is not performed, the situation that the continuation of the pre-reading notice is impaired due to the reach effect display being interrupted during the pre-reading notice is prevented. can do. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot without complicating the variation pattern selection process.

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

  Here, by the time of the end, both of the start winning ports 14a and 14b are successively displayed in the first jackpot gaming state in which the reserved memory reaches the upper limit, or the starting winning port 14b in which the variable display is preferentially performed by electric support. When the game ball wins, the pre-reading effect (pre-reading notice) is not performed for the start winning opening 14a without the electric support. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being given more than the assumed number of game balls by continuously generating the first big hit gaming state by the technical intervention of the player.

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

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

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

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

  The maximum number of special symbol variations displayed in one probability variation state can be set to a number greater than the reciprocal of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (for example, 100 times). Alternatively, about the number of reserved memories (for example, 4 which is the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening 14b that is the target of the pre-reading effect in the first jackpot gaming state (during the big hit round effect), or about the start winning ports 14a, 14b It can also be set to 8) which is the total number of reserved storage. When the number of special symbol variations displayed in the probability variation state is limited to a certain number of times, the number of times of control in the short-time state can be adjusted accordingly.

  Thus, even if the number of special symbol variations displayed in one probability variation state is finite, at least four times the number of reserved storages in the start winning opening 14b subject to the look-ahead effect in the jackpot round effect is a probability. If controlled to the fluctuating state, the probable promotion effect and the pre-reading effect in the jackpot round effect can be performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the same effect can be obtained. Moreover, even if the number of special symbol variations displayed in one probability variation state is limited, if the number is larger than the reciprocal of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is controlled. The player can have a sufficiently high expectation for the jackpot, and can improve the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, A indicates that it is determined that a bonus game is included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b in the 12th round of the jackpot round effect executed in the first jackpot game state. When the winning effect or the winning effect B is executed, even if the effect with promotion indicating the confirmation of the control to the probability changing state is not executed in the tenth round, the probability changing state as the probability changing promotion effect of the fifteenth round is executed. The execution of the promotion without promotion indicating that the control is not controlled is completely limited, and the execution of the promotion with promotion is also limited to a very low probability. However, the execution of the promotion without promotion indicating that it is not controlled to the probability variation state as the probability change promotion effect of the 15th round is not completely restricted, but it is limited to a very low probability, or the execution of the promotion with promotion is completely restricted. You can also do it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the effect with promotion indicating the confirmation of the control to the probability variation state is executed in the 10th round of the jackpot round effect executed in the first jackpot game state, the 12th round Thus, the execution of the A lose effect or the B lose effect, which indicates that the bonus memory is not included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b, is completely restricted. However, the execution of the A lose effect or the B lose effect is not completely restricted, but may be restricted to an extremely low probability.

  In the above embodiment, the look-ahead effect performed in the twelfth round of the jackpot round effect executed in the first jackpot game state includes a jackpot in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b. There are a per-A effect and a per-B effect indicating that it is confirmed, and an A-losing effect and a B-losing effect indicating that it is not, either of which can be executed. On the other hand, the look-ahead effect performed in the twelfth round of the jackpot round effect executed in the first jackpot game state includes a bonus game in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b. Only the effect indicating the confirmation (the effect per A and the effect per B in the example of the above embodiment) may be executed.

  In this case, when the pre-reading effect is executed in the twelfth round, it is confirmed that the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b includes a big hit with the fact that it has been executed. (It turns out that there is a big hit in the hold memory when the production starts.) Therefore, when such a pre-reading effect is executed, when the execution of the probability variation promotion effect is selected in the fifteenth round, the probability variation promotion effect indicating that the probability variation state is not controlled and the probability variation state are controlled. It is possible to limit the execution of the probability change promotion effect indicating that

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect performed in the 10th round or the 15th round of the jackpot round effect executed in the first jackpot game state includes a promotion effect indicating that the probability change state is controlled. There is a non-promotion effect indicating that the probability fluctuation state is not controlled, and any one of them can be executed. On the other hand, the probability change promotion effect performed in the 10th round or the 15th round of the jackpot round effect executed in the first jackpot game state is an effect indicating that the probability variation state is controlled (the above implementation) Only a promotion with promotion in the form of (1) may be executed.

  In this case, when the probability change promotion effect is executed in the tenth round, it is shown that the probability variation state is controlled after the end of the first jackpot gaming state due to the fact that the execution has been performed ( It can be seen that the probability fluctuation state is controlled at the time when the production starts.) Accordingly, when such a probable promotion effect is executed, when the execution of the pre-reading effect is selected in the twelfth round, the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b does not include a big hit. It is possible to limit the execution of the pre-reading effects shown (A loss effect and B loss effect in the above embodiment).

  Further, even if the probability change promotion effect is not executed in the 10th round of the jackpot round effect while being controlled to the first jackpot game state based on the probability change promotion jackpot, the start winning opening 14b in the 12th round When a pre-reading effect indicating that a big hit is included in the reserved storage, the execution of the probability change promotion effect in the fifteenth round may be restricted.

  In the embodiment described above, the selection ratio of the per-A effect and the per-B effect depends on whether there are two or more jackpots in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b. Was different. Similarly, the selection ratio of the A lose effect and the B lose effect is also different. On the other hand, depending on whether or not there is a jackpot (probability fluctuation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot or sudden probability change jackpot) to be controlled in the probability variation state in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b, The selection ratio of the per-A production and the per-B production can be different.

  In this case, by performing the pre-reading effect, not only does the player expect that the winning memory is included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b, but the jackpot is generated. Thus, the player can be expected to be controlled in the probability variation state after the controlled big hit gaming state is completed, and further, the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect can be executed in the 10th round or the 15th round of the jackpot round effect executed in the first jackpot game state, and the prefetching effect is executed in the first jackpot game state. It was supposed to be executed in the 12th round of the jackpot round production. However, the timing at which the probable promotion effect and the prefetch effect are executed is not limited to this.

  For example, whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect and / or the look-ahead effect may be drawn for each round, and the probability change promotion effect and / or the look-ahead effect may be executed in the round selected for the lottery. Alternatively, the probabilistic promotion effect and / or the pre-reading effect are not executed in a specific round of the jackpot round effect, but after all 15 rounds of the first jackpot game state are finished, a special symbol variation display is newly started. It can also be executed in the ending of the jackpot round effect that is performed until. Furthermore, not depending on the round, when a predetermined event (for example, a winning of a game ball to the start winning opening 14a, 14b) occurs in the first jackpot gaming state, a probable promotion effect or a pre-reading effect is executed. Can be obtained.

  Thus, even if it is assumed that the probability change promotion effect and the prefetching effect are executed at any timing, the prefetching effect indicating that the big hit is included in the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b. Is executed, the execution of the probability variation promotion effect indicating that the probability variation state is not controlled and the execution of the probability variation promotion effect indicating that the probability variation state is controlled can be restricted. After the probability variation promotion effect indicating that the probability variation state is controlled after the end of the first jackpot gaming state is executed, the reserved memory for the start winning opening 14b does not include anything to be a jackpot Execution of the pre-reading effect shown can be limited.

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

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

  On the other hand, you may enable it to select a pseudo | simulation series with a fixed ratio as a fluctuation pattern. Here, the pseudo-variation variation pattern may include a pattern that causes the reach display mode to appear between the last temporary stop of the decorative symbol and the final stop, and a variation pattern that does not appear. With respect to execution, it can be handled in the same manner as the fluctuation pattern that causes the reach display mode to appear in the above-described embodiment (that is, when the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the quasi-continuous variation pattern and during the suspend storage, If a random number indicating the fluctuation pattern is included, no pre-reading notice will be given).

  In addition, not only the fluctuation pattern that causes the reach display mode to appear and the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous pattern, but also execution of a pre-reading notice for the fluctuation pattern for which some effect (such as design sliding) is defined in the decorative pattern fluctuation pattern Can be handled in the same manner as the variation pattern that causes the reach display mode to appear in the above embodiment.

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

Claims (1)

A variable display device is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information according to establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result to determine a game result, and when the game result becomes a specific game result A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
A holding storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of right to perform variable display on the variable display device when the start condition is satisfied;
Specific determination means for determining whether or not to make a specific game result in the variable display performed by one right stored in the holding storage means before deriving the display result by the one right;
Whether or not to control the probability variation state in which the probability that the specific determination result is determined to be the specific game result is higher than normal when the specific determination result is determined to be the specific game result A probability variation state determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state ends at the latest,
When it is determined by the probability variation state determining means to control to the probability variation state, the probability variation state control means for controlling the gaming state to the probability variation state after the specific gaming state is ended,
Effect control means for controlling the execution of effects including a variable display effect that causes the variable display device to display identification information in a variable manner and to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the specific determination means,
The production control means includes
When being controlled in the specific game state, a pre-reading effect for informing whether or not the right to be determined as the specific game result is included in the right stored in the holding storage means is executed. Pre-reading production execution means to
When it is determined by the probability variation state determination means to control to the probability variation state, a special effect for notifying that the probability variation state is controlled after the end of the specific gaming state is displayed in the specific gaming state. Special production execution means to be executed before
Limiting the execution of the pre-reading effect for notifying that the right to determine as the specific game result is not included by the pre-reading effect executing unit after the special effect is executed by the special effect executing unit. Including prefetching direction restriction means to
The start condition includes a first start condition and a second start condition that cannot be satisfied at the same time as the first start condition,
The gaming machine further includes advantageous gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to an advantageous gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition is increased after the specific gaming state is ended,
The hold storage means includes a first hold storage means for storing a right to perform a variable display on the variable display device based on establishment of the first start condition, and a variable display device based on establishment of the second start condition. Second holding storage means for storing the right to perform the variable display of
When the right is stored in both the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the effect control means has priority over the right stored in the first hold storage means. The variable display based on the right stored in the holding storage means is executed,
The pre-reading effect executing means executes the pre-reading effect even when not controlled to the specific gaming state, and the right stored in the first reserved storage means when controlled to the advantageous gaming state. On the other hand, the pre-reading effect is not executed for the gaming machine.

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