JP5294398B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To store the right for performing a variable display by a variable display apparatus when a game medium has passed a starting region in a suspended storage means, and to provide an unexpected property to a game player by a read-ahead notice. <P>SOLUTION: A jackpot lottery is performed by a random number for jackpot determination which is extracted by a start winning, and the result is reported by the display result of symbols which are variably displayed on the variable display apparatus. If all of the variable displays based on all of the previous start winnings are not completed, even when the start winning occurs, starting conditions for the variable display are not established, and up to four items of the information regarding the start winning for which the starting conditions have not been established are suspend-stored. When symbols are variably displayed on the variable display apparatus, the read-ahead notice which notifies the game player of a possibility for the inclusion of the information showing the random number becoming the jackpot in the suspended storages is performed. Which one of a decorative lamp or a loudspeaker is used as a performance means for performing the read-ahead notice, which is performed before the stop of the symbols as the read-ahead notice, is selected depending on whether the random number becoming the jackpot is included or not in the suspended storages. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that stores in a reserved storage means a right to perform variable display on a variable display device when a game medium passes through a starting area.

  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.

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

  By the way, in the special figure game in the pachinko machine, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the result of the big win lottery is notified by the symbol when the symbol is stopped. Therefore, it takes a certain time from the start to the end. It has become a thing. Therefore, during the period from the start of the special figure game until the result is displayed, various effects are made to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot.

  As such an effect, the reach display effect that makes the display mode of the pattern in the middle of the change the reach display mode is the most common, but it is an effect different from the display mode of the symbol, and a notice that there is a big hit (possibility may be That is, it is distinct from the announcement that indicates definite). For example, in a pachinko gaming machine having a main-sub board configuration, a command corresponding to the result of the lottery is transmitted from the main board to the sub board, and based on the command, a notice effect is produced on the sub board. There is what determines the content (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP2003-164617A (paragraphs 0113, 0185, etc.)

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the winning determination result command transmitted from the main board to the sub board only indicates a lottery result only for the special figure game. Therefore, even if the notice effect is executed by the determination on the sub side, it is only possible to expect a big hit as long as the special figure game. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine, the start winning prize is stored as described above, and a random number that is a big hit may be stored here, but in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, this is a notice effect. There was no influence.

  On the other hand, when there is a jackpot in the start-up winning hold memory, a so-called pre-reading notice is made in a special game that has not yet been a big jackpot, and the player has an expectation for the next special game. There are also pachinko machines that try to let them. However, whether it is a notice effect as in Patent Document 1 or a look-ahead notice, the timing and where it is executed are only within the range that the player knows, and these are executed. However, the player didn't have much surprise.

The present invention provides a player with a surprise by a pre-reading notice in a gaming machine that stores a variation display of identification information for which a game medium has passed through a start area but a start condition has not yet been established, in a reserved storage means. The purpose is to improve interest.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A plurality of types of identification information (decorative pattern) to be displayed change, including a display result fluctuation display you derive (variable display device 9), the display result becomes a specific display result (a bonus game symbol, probability variation jackpot symbol) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (a jackpot gaming state, a probability variation state) that is sometimes advantageous to the player,
Reservation storage means for storing a variable display of identification information for which a game medium (game ball) has passed through the start area (start winning award 14) but the start condition has not yet been established, as a reserved storage within a predetermined upper limit range ( RAM 55 hold storage buffer),
Predetermination means for determining whether said specific display results variable display based on the reserved storage means stored pending stores the (CPU 56 (FIG. 3)),
Result of determination by the pre-determining means (whether or not jackpot or jackpot type if jackpot), the number of reserved memories stored by the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied, and a random number for variation One variation pattern is selected from the plurality of types of variation patterns based on the value (random value for variation type determination) and the determination values (variation pattern type determination table) corresponding to the plurality of types of variation patterns Fluctuation pattern selection means to
In variable display according to another pending memory from said first hold memory which is performed before the variable display based on the first hold memory is started, presentation control means (display control board to perform read ahead notice 80 display control CPU),
The plurality of types of variation patterns include a plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to the first type (super-reaches and super reach loses, which are jackpots), and a plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to a second type different from the first type (jackpots) Normal reach, normal reach lose, non-reach lose)
The prefetch advance notice is highly likely to be executed when the variation pattern in the variation display based on the first reserved storage is a variation pattern (super reach) belonging to the first type,
The determination value corresponding to the variation pattern belonging to the first type is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories (the range of random numbers for selecting super reach is the same when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less or 3 or more. The determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to the second type have different distributions depending on the number of reserved memories (the range of random numbers for selecting the type of non-reach loss or normal reach loss is 2 for the number of reserved memories). It differs depending on when it is 3 or more (Fig. 4))
The variation patterns belonging to the second type (normal reach, non-reach) include those with a short variation time (when the number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern selected is more special than the original variation display time of the selected variation pattern). The time for performing the variable display of symbols and decorative symbols is shortened)
The presentation control means includes a multi several said prefetch notice (previous notice, post notice) sac force selected to Starring decene-option unit (display control CPU of the display control board 80 (FIG. 5 (a)),
The Starring decene-option means, in different proportions between when not with the specific display results when the previous SL specific display results Te variable display odor based on the first hold store, selecting one or more of said prefetch notice (Fig. 5 ( a ))
It is characterized by that.

In the above gaming machine, when the game medium passes through the start area, the change display of the identification information for which the start condition is not yet satisfied is stored in the hold storage means as the hold storage within a predetermined upper limit range . in variable display in accordance with another pending memory from the first hold memory which is performed before the variable display based on the first pending memory stored here (previously run variable display), previously read notice is executed . The look-ahead warning is being plural types sac force selection, or to run using any type of look-ahead warning is Starring decene-option means are assumed to be selected.

Here, look-ahead warning is variable display based on the first pending memory (i.e., variable display is executed after the variable display running at present) not only when a specific display result Te smell, the even when Te variable display odor based on 1 pending memory not a particular display results, it can be performed. However, Starring decene-option means, in different proportions between when not specified display result and when Te variable display odor based on the first hold store a particular display result as selecting one or more look-ahead warning Yes.

Therefore, depending on the type of prefetching notice differences, the player that Te varying display odor based on the first hold store a particular display result, namely (as performed) running at present variable display It will be possible to expect a specific display result in the variable display after the next time.

Note that prefetching notice may be a presentation for notifying the potential to be a specific display results have you to change the display based on the first hold stored in the player. Here, an overall gaming state advantageous to the player may be defined as the specific gaming state and controlled to some gaming state advantageous to the player by obtaining the specific display result. On the other hand, when there are a first advantageous state as a gaming state advantageous for the player and a second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state, the second advantageous state is defined as the specific gaming state, and the specific indication It is good also as what controls to the said 2nd advantageous state as said specific game state by becoming a result.

The on-hold storage means may store one variable display due to one game medium passing through the starting area . Here, the contents you store the pending memory means, when it is assumed that extracts a random number used to make decisions before articles before determining means may be a random number the extracted (in this case The determination by the prior determination means can be performed at any timing before the change display based on the reserved storage is completed). Also, when performing until a decision of the predetermination means when the game medium has passed the start area, the contents said pending memory means you store may be the determination result of The pre determining means .

Further, the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device may be executed based on each hold storage in the order in which the hold storage is stored in the hold storage means. In this case, the presentation control means, said hold after the first hold memory is stored in the storage means, said first performed before the variable display performed by the first pending memory is started in the variable display than the pending memory based on pending memory stored in the hold memory means prior may perform read-ahead notice about the first hold memory.

In addition, even if the effect control means executes the pre-reading notice before the display result of the variable display is derived in the variable display based on the other hold storage, the display result of the variable display is The prefetching notice may be executed when being derived. In addition, in the variable display based on the other hold storage, both the time before the display result of the variable display is derived and the time when the display result is derived may be applied as the time to execute the prefetch effect. it can.

The variation pattern belonging to the second type is selected at a different rate depending on the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means, but the variation pattern belonging to the first type is set to the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means. Regardless, it is selected at a common rate. Thus, while selecting a particular type of fluctuation pattern (movement pattern belonging to the second type) always at a constant rate, change belonging to the fluctuation pattern (first type in accordance with the pending memory number stored in the hold memory means The ratio of selecting ( pattern ) can also be changed.

In the case where the prefetch notice execution is assumed to take place on condition that the predetermined variation pattern is selected, by a variation pattern belonging fluctuation pattern capable of notifying the lottery information to the second type, hold The difference in the number of memories does not affect the execution of the prefetch notice.

  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 of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hitting ball enters the start winning opening 14). A variable display unit 8 is provided for deriving and displaying the display result. The variable display unit 8 includes a special symbol display 10 composed of a 7-segment LED at the lower right and a variable display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) at the center. The special symbol display 10 performs variable display of special symbols displayed by 7-segment LEDs.

  Among the display results displayed on the special symbol display 10, the specific display result (big jackpot symbol) includes a first specific display result (probable variation jackpot symbol), a second specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol), and a third The specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) and the fourth specific display result (short and large 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 ways of displaying the result of the special symbol display 10 depending on the combination of lighting / non-lighting of the seven segments (^ represents a power and all the seven segments are not lighted) Is excluded as a display result of the special symbol display 10, it is decremented by 1). 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 7 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 result of the special symbol display 10 alone. It has become.

  After the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display 10, 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. The At the same time, the gaming state is controlled in a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is high until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs.

  After the second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display 10, the gaming state is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state described later. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the time-saving state until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs. At the same time, the gaming state is controlled in a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is high until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs.

  After the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display 10, the gaming state is controlled to the second big hit gaming state described later. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs. At the same time, the gaming state is controlled in a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is high until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs.

  After the fourth specific display result (time / short jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display 10, the gaming state is controlled to a first jackpot gaming state to be described later. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state until the special symbol display 10 displays 100 fluctuations, but the probability of jackpot until the next jackpot occurrence is low. Controlled to gaming state. The occurrence of any type of jackpot in the normal gaming state is referred to as first hit.

  The variable display device 9 performs variable display of decorative symbols (for example, 10 types “0” to “9”) in the decorative symbol display areas 9a to 9c. The variable display device 9 is a variable display device for displaying the contents of the variable display performed on the special symbol display 10 to the player by enhancing the effect by the variable display of the decorative symbol. As long as the variable display of the special symbol is continued on the special symbol display 10, the definite display result for the big win lottery and the big hit type lottery is displayed even if the variable display of the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped). It doesn't matter.

  Further, in the variable display device 9, effects (various effects such as step-up effects described later) by displaying characters are performed in accordance with the variably displayed decorative symbols. 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.

  The control from the first jackpot state to the probability variation state (+100 times reduced) depending on whether the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) or the second specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed. There is no change in the control of the gaming state. However, as will be described later, when the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display 10, the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time is set to “1” or “7”. It is notified that it is controlled to the probability fluctuation state by aligning with.

  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 effect symbol display unit 9 at this time. In the same way as when it is performed, it is not notified that the state is controlled to the probability variation state by arranging with symbols other than “1” or “7”. The fact that it is controlled to the probability variation state is notified by a jackpot round effect executed in the first jackpot gaming state controlled after the second specific display result is displayed.

  When the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed, the decorative symbols displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9 are displayed in the same three decorative symbols as when the lost symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 10. 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. Since the symbols are kept displayed, the player is given an impression that the game is controlled from the normal gaming state (including the short-time state) to the probability fluctuation state without noticing that the player has suddenly made a profound change. It is possible to do.

  A mode in which three decorative symbols that are not any of the first, second, and fourth specific display results are not arranged is a lost symbol. A specific combination of the losing symbols is an opportunity for notifying a jackpot that is stored on hold in the pre-reading notice to be described later (although the display of the pre-reading notice will indicate a losing other than the chance eye). It may be a symbol). Details of the chances for the pre-reading notice will be described later.

  Further, when the special symbol display 10 performs variable display of the special symbol and the variable display device 9 performs variable display of the decorative symbol, the decoration lamp 25 is turned on and the sound is output from the speaker 27. Production may be performed. The effect by turning on the decoration lamp 25 and outputting the sound from the speaker 27 is used for notifying that a random number that is a probability variation jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, or a time bonus is stored during the on-hold storage. Note that the notice including the pre-read notice is a notification that the contents shown may possibly occur, and is distinguished from a notice that is a notice that definitely shows that the contents shown by the notice are generated.

  Above the variable display device 9, a game ball enters a start winning opening 14, which will be described later, and the start condition has been established, but the start condition of the special symbol display 10 (for example, end of variable display of the previous special symbol, jackpot game) Special symbol hold memory display 11 as a hold memory number display means for displaying the number of hold memories stored in RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) of main board 31 to be described later as the number of times that the starting condition is not satisfied. Is provided. The special symbol on-hold storage display 11 is composed of four LEDs, and each time there is an effective start winning on the start winning opening 14 (in this embodiment, a start winning when the number of reserved storage is less than 4), the LED is turned on. Each time one is turned on and the special symbol display 10 starts variable display of the special symbol, the number of the lit LEDs is reduced by one. That is, one LED is turned off.

  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 10 is established (the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14). 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 11 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.

  Below the variable display portion 8, a variable winning device 15 having a start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 62 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid 71 (see FIG. 2). When the variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 71, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the start winning port 14 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player.

  Below the variable winning device 15, there is a special variable winning device 20 in which the big winning opening 21 is opened by the solenoid 72 (see FIG. 2) in the jackpot gaming state (first jackpot gaming state, second jackpot gaming state). Is provided. 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.

  The special variable prize-winning device 20 is movable by a solenoid 72 and can be changed between an acceptable state in which a game ball can be won in the big prize opening 21 and an unacceptable state in which a game ball cannot be won in the big prize opening 21. 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. There are also many.

  On the left side of the special variable winning device 20, there is provided a normal symbol display 12 composed of a pair of left and right LEDs labeled “O” and “X”. The normal symbol display 12 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When it is detected by the gate switch 61 (see FIG. 2) that the game ball has passed through the gate 28a or 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.

  Below the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol holding storage display 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.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. 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. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit when there is a remaining number of prize balls in the vicinity of the frame lamp left 41 is provided, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball has expired is provided in the vicinity of the frame lamp right 42. It has been.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 drives a driving motor by operating a hitting ball operating handle 5, and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. A ball hitting device 45 (see FIG. 2) is provided. 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 ball that has fallen into the game area 7 may pass through the gates 28a and 28b and win the variable winning device 15 or the special variable winning device 20. A game ball that has not won any of the variable winning device 15 and the special variable winning device 20 is discharged from the out port 26.

  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 ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer.

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

  Further, from the gate switch 61, the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the clear switch 65, the full tank switch (not shown) detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, and the count switch short circuit signal (not shown). The switch circuit 32 for supplying the signal to the basic circuit 53, the solenoid 71 for opening / closing the variable winning device 15, the solenoid 72 for opening / closing the special variable winning device 20, the solenoid 73 for moving the seesaw provided in the special winning opening 21, etc. In accordance with 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 (first jackpot gaming in accordance with data given from the basic circuit 53 State, the second jackpot game state) Information output circuit 34 for outputting the information output signal of the broadcast or the like to an external device such as a hall computer, also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  The CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 performs display control of the special symbol display 10 provided in the variable display unit 8 and display control of the normal symbol display 12. Furthermore, the light emission control of the special symbol hold memory display 11 and the normal symbol hold memory display 13 is performed.

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. A display control microcomputer (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port (shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. No.) and the like (peripheral circuits) perform display control of the variable display device 9 of the variable display unit 8.

  The display control CPU operates in accordance with 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 of the variable display unit 8 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 lamp / LED to the substrate 35, the light emission control of the 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 variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol display 10 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment and the variation display of the decorative symbol in 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 starting condition for the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 10 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. 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 is a diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the result of the variation display of the special symbol is to be a jackpot based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination table, a jackpot type determination random number (random Q: of random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning) is further determined. If the value of 0 to 9) is 5 or 7, it is determined as a probable jackpot, 1 or 3 is determined as a probable promotion jackpot, and 0 or 9 is suddenly determined as a probable jackpot, 2, 4, 6 Or if it is 8, it will be determined as a time junior big hit.

  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 normal reach with probability change jackpots, probable change jackpots or short-term jackpots.

  The start condition of the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 10 is established when all the variation display based on the start winning prior to the start winning that causes the variation display to be performed is 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 symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display 10, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device 9. The special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 10 is started immediately when the start condition is satisfied, but the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 is not immediately started when the start condition is satisfied. Rather, it is started after a certain delay time has elapsed since the start condition is 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, the variation pattern of the special symbol is distributed according to whether the result of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery is lost, probability variation jackpot, probability variation promotion jackpot, time 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.

  Further, even if the random number that becomes the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the hourly jackpot is included in the hold memory, the player cannot know this by the decorative symbol variation display. However, it is because it is not known whether the probability change jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot, or whether the reach appears or develops into a super-reach while the decorative symbols are displayed. The player doesn't expect this. Just because you don't know if the change that will be made from the next onward will result in a probability change jackpot, a probable change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot does not mean that the player does not expect this.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in order to raise such a player's expectation, there is a possibility that it may be developed into a super reach due to an effect different from the decorative symbol display. Yes (Notifying the possibility of developing to super reach means notifying the possibility that the selection ratio of super reach will be high probability fluctuation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or short-term jackpot) It is supposed to be. In addition, a pre-reading notice for notifying that there is a possibility of a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot due to a change that will be made after the next due to pending storage is performed.

  As will be described later, some of the pre-reading notice and the reach notice are determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 in part. However, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 also determines the degree to some extent. Done. These determinations are performed following the above-described determination of the variation pattern. However, commands related to determination of the pre-reading notice and reach notice by the CPU 56 of the main board 31 are sent from the main board 31 following the command indicating the fluctuation pattern. It is transmitted to the display control board 80.

  First, the prefetch notice will be described. The pre-reading notice is an effect that informs that there is a possibility that the change that will be made from the next onward will result in a probability change jackpot, a probable promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot. There are a prior notice that is executed before the display is stopped and a post-notice that is executed when the display of the decorative symbols is stopped.

  Any pre-reading notice is executed only for the variable display that does not develop into super reach, and the pre-read notice is not executed with the variable display that develops into super reach. Further, in the case of a fluctuation display that becomes a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot, no pre-reading notice is executed even if it does not develop into super reach. That is, the variable display in which the pre-reading notice is executed is a non-reach loss and a normal reach loss that require a relatively short time for the variable display.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, a look-ahead notice may be executed regardless of whether or not a random number that becomes a probability change jackpot, a probability change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot is included in the reserved memory (however, Since the execution probability is different), the pre-reading notice may be continuously executed in a plurality of continuous fluctuation displays (special game). However, when the pre-reading notice is executed four times continuously, the pre-reading notice for the fifth and subsequent times is executed continuously. This is only when a random number that becomes a probability change jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or an hourly jackpot is included in the pending storage at the time.

  Further, in the previous fluctuation display, when step 1 of the step-up effect is executed in the reach notice described later in detail, the prefetch notice is always executed in some execution form. For this purpose, it is necessary to restrict the execution of step 1 of the step-up effect in the reach notice in advance, and details thereof will be described later.

  Next, the execution modes of the previous notice and the later notice will be described. The advance notice is a look-ahead executed by turning on the decoration lamp 25 or outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 27 during the period from when the decorative symbol variation display starts after a delay time to when it stops. It is a notice. There are early notices and late notices in advance notices. The advance notice with the early execution timing is executed immediately after the delay time has passed and the decorative pattern change display is started, and the advance notice with the late execution timing is executed after a certain period of time has passed after the delay time has passed. Executed.

  As described above, the time during which the variation display of the special symbol and the decoration symbol is executed is shorter than the original variation display time of the selected variation pattern when the number of the reserved memories is 3 or more. The period in which the advance notice can be executed is a period until the time shortened according to the number of reserved memories. When the advance notice is executed earlier than the time when only the advance notice with the earlier execution timing is shortened, the execution may be omitted when the advance notice with the later execution timing is determined.

  Further, the advance notice is executed only by lighting the decoration lamp 25, the one executed only by outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 27, the lighting of the decoration lamp 25, and from the speaker 27. Some are performed by both predetermined audio outputs. Each of these has an early execution timing and a late execution timing. Since the display control CPU of the display control board 80 determines a more detailed aspect of the advance notice (for example, the lighting pattern of the decorative lamp 25 and the type of sound output from the speaker 27), it can be determined on the display control board 80 side. Assuming that the number of such modes is N, there are a total of 3 × 2 × N types of previous notices.

  On the other hand, the post-notice is a pre-reading notice that is executed by deriving and displaying a chance as a display mode when a decorative symbol is stopped with a non-reach lose or normal reach lose pattern. In the variation pattern of the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, and the short-term jackpot, the display result of the decorative symbol is a jackpot display mode, and therefore, chances are not derived and displayed. No chances are derived and displayed even in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the sudden hit. In the fluctuation pattern of super reach, even if the result is lost, chances are not derived and displayed.

  As described above, the lost symbol has the reach display mode (the left and right symbols that are stopped first are aligned with the same type of symbols), and the reach display mode and the reach display mode are lost. There is a non-reach losing pattern that is lost without appearing. Here, the chance of non-reach loss is defined as a combination of “3-3-6”, and the chance of chance of reach loss is defined as a combination of “3-6-3”. The variation pattern of the normal reach loss includes a pattern that is one frame before, one frame after, and two frames after as the number of slide frames. By displaying the number of frames different from the number of slide frames determined by the variation pattern, chances are displayed.

  When non-reach loss or normal reach loss is selected as the variation pattern type, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 determines whether to execute the advance notice, and if so, whether to execute the advance notice or the later notice. To be determined. In addition, when it is determined to execute the advance notice as the pre-read notice (including the case where it is determined to execute the later notice), the CPU 56 of the main board 31 includes the rendering means for executing the advance notice; The execution timing is also determined.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing various tables for determining the prefetch notice stored in the ROM 54 of the main board 31. FIG. 5A is a table for determining whether or not to execute the advance notice / follow notice when the non-reach lose pattern or the normal reach lose pattern is selected. FIG. 5B shows a rendering means (decorative lamp 25 and / or speaker 27) for executing the advance notice when the advance notice is to be executed (including the case where the advance notice is executed). It is a table for selecting. FIG. 5C is a table for selecting the execution timing of the advance notice.

  In order to make a determination regarding the pre-reading notice according to these tables, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 extracts a random number for determining the prior notice / post-notice when the non-reach loss or normal reach loss variation pattern is selected, A random number for determining the prior notice effect means (used only when executing the previous notice) and a random number for determining the execution timing of the previous notice (used only when executing the previous notice) are extracted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice / late notice is determined from among the jackpot determination random numbers and the jackpot type determination random numbers for the variable display for up to four times stored on hold, Decided to be a jackpot of any probability variation jackpot, probabilistic promotion jackpot or short-term jackpot (in the description of FIG. 5, simply “jackpot” refers to three types of jackpots that do not include this sudden jackpot) It is determined depending on whether there is a random number to be processed. Further, it is determined depending on whether or not step 1 of the step-up effect has been executed at the time of the previous variation display of the decorative symbols.

  In addition, when the random number that is a big hit is not included in the hold storage, and Step 1 is not executed at the time of the previous fluctuation display, four pre-reading notices are continuously made until the previous fluctuation display ( It is determined depending on whether or not the prior notice, the subsequent notice, or both of the prior notice and the subsequent notice) has been executed. In addition, when a random number that is a big hit is included in the pending storage, the random number contained in the pending storage may or may not have been executed in step 1 at the time of the previous fluctuation display. It is determined according to whether the random number that generates a short or large jackpot, or the random number that generates a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic variation jackpot.

  Here, when step 1 is executed as the reach notice at the time of the previous fluctuation display, in any case, the probability that it is determined not to execute the prefetch notice is zero. In other words, if step 1 is executed as the reach notice at the time of the previous fluctuation display, the prefetch notice is executed in some form, so step 1 of the step-up effect is prefetched in the next fluctuation display. It can be said that this is an effect of notifying the player that the advance notice will be executed.

  In addition, if the random number that is a big hit is not included in the pending storage and Step 1 is not executed at the time of the previous fluctuation display, four pre-reading notices are executed continuously until the previous fluctuation display. In such a case, the probability that it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice is 1, and the probability that the pre-notifying is executed, the post-notifying is executed, or both the pre-notifying and post-notifying is determined Is also 0. Note that, as will be described later, step 1 is not selected as the reach pre-notification when a random number that is a big hit is not included in the hold storage and the pre-read pre-announcement effect is executed four times in succession. Is executed, the jackpot is determined at that time.

  In addition, the selection ratio of no pre-reading notice, execution of advance notice, execution of advance notice, and execution of advance notice and follow notice when the random number that is a big hit is not included in the hold memory, When step 1 was executed, 0, A2, A3, and A4, respectively, when step 1 was not executed and four pre-reading notices were not executed continuously until the previous fluctuation display Are B1, B2, B3, and B4, respectively. Here, there is a relationship of A2: A3: A4 = B2: B3: B4.

  When a random number that is a big hit is included in the hold memory, and the random number will cause a short-term jackpot, there is no pre-reading notice, execution of the preliminary notice, execution of the preliminary notice, execution of the preliminary notice and post notice The selection ratio is 0, C2, C3, C4 when step 1 was executed at the time of the previous fluctuation display, and E1, E2, E3, E4 when step 1 was not executed, respectively. It has become. Here, there is a relationship of C2: C3: C4 = E2: E3: E4.

  There is no pre-reading notice, execution of prior notice, execution of subsequent notice, execution of previous notice and later notice in the case where random numbers that are jackpots are included in the stored memory and the random numbers will cause a short-term jackpot The selection ratio is 0, D2, D3, D4 when step 1 was executed at the time of the previous fluctuation display, and F1, F2, F3, F4 when step 1 was not executed, respectively. It has become. Here, there is a relationship of D2: D3: D4 = F2: F3: F4.

  Here, the selection ratios A2 to A4, B1 to B4, C2 to C4, D2 to D4, E1 to E4, and F1 to F4 described in the table of FIG. Random numbers that are jackpots in pending storage are included when either a prior notice or after notice is executed, rather than the possibility that random numbers that are jackpots are included in pending storage if they are not executed. It is set to a value that increases the possibility that In addition, if either the previous notice or the later notice is executed, it will be stored if both the previous notice and the later notice are executed, rather than the possibility that a random number that is a big hit will be included in the reserved memory if either the previous notice or the later notice is executed. It is set to a value that increases the possibility that a random jackpot will be included.

  Furthermore, when only the advance notice or only the later notice is executed, it is described in the table of FIG. 5 (a) so that the possibility that a random number that becomes a big hit is included in the hold memory is almost the same. Although the selection ratio value is set, only the advance notice is executed rather than the possibility that the random number that becomes the probability change jackpot or the probability change jackpot is included in the pending storage when only the advance notice is executed. In this case, the value of the selection ratio described in the table of FIG. 5A is set so that there is a high possibility that a random number that becomes a probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot is included in the pending storage. . Possibility that random number which becomes probability change jackpot or probable change promotion jackpot is included in hold memory when only later notice is executed, and probability in hold memory when both previous notice and later notice are executed The values of the selection ratios described in the table of FIG. 5A are set so that the possibility that random numbers that become a variation jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot are included is approximately the same.

  In addition, when it is determined to execute the advance notice (including the case where it is determined to be executed together with the later notice), the rendering means for executing the advance notice is as shown in FIG. Whether or not a random number that is a big hit is included in the pending storage, and if a random number that is a big hit is included, whether the random number generates a short-term big hit, or a probability variation jackpot or a probable change promotion It will be decided depending on whether or not it is a jackpot.

  The selection ratios of only the decoration lamp 25, only the speaker 27, and both the decoration lamp 25 and the speaker 27 are G1, G2, and G3, respectively, when random numbers that are big hits are not included in the reserved storage. Yes. Here, when G2> G1 and G2> G3 and a random number that is a big hit is not included in the on-hold storage, the speaker 27 is relatively easy to select as a prior notice effect means.

  Further, the selection ratios of only the decoration lamp 25, only the speaker 27, and both of the decoration lamp 25 and the speaker 27 are H1, H2, and H3, respectively, when random numbers that are hitting the time are included in the reserved storage. It has become. Here, when H1> H2 and H1> H3, and a random number that is a big hit is included in the hold storage, the decoration lamp 25 is relatively easy to select as a prior notice effect means. Yes.

  In addition, the selection ratios of only the decorative lamp 25, only the speaker 27, and both the decorative lamp 25 and the speaker 27 are, respectively, when random numbers that become probability variation jackpots or probability variation jackpots are included in the reserved storage, respectively. I1, I2, and I3. Here, when I3> I1 and I3> I2 and the random number that becomes the probability variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot is included in the pending storage, both the decorative lamp 25 and the speaker 27 are used as the effect of the advance notice. Is relatively easy to select.

  In other words, the advance notice based only on the sound output from the speaker 27 is on hold compared to the advance notice based only on the decorative lamp 25 and the previous notice based on the sound output from the decorative lamp 25 and the speaker 27. The possibility that a random number that is a big hit is included in the memory is low (however, the possibility that a random number that is a big hit is included in the reserved memory is not lower than when no pre-reading notice is executed) Thus, the selection ratio described in the table of FIG. 5B is set).

  In addition, the prior notice by the decoration lamp 25 includes a random number which is a short and big hit during the hold storage as compared to the prior notice by voice output from the speaker 27 and the previous notice by voice output from the decoration lamp 25 and the speaker 27. There is a high possibility that. In the advance notice by the sound output from the decoration lamp 25 and the speaker 27, the random number that becomes the probability variation jackpot or the probability change promotion jackpot during the hold storage as compared to the advance notice by the decoration lamp 25 or the sound output from the speaker 27. Is likely to be included.

  Further, when it is decided to execute the advance notice (including the case where it is decided to execute with the advance notice), the execution timing of the advance notice is also being stored as shown in FIG. Whether or not a random jackpot random number is included, and if a random jackpot random number is included, whether the random number generates a short-term jackpot, or a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic change jackpot It will be decided according to whether it is a thing.

  The selection ratios for both the early timing and the late timing are J1 and J2, respectively, when a random number that is a big hit is not included in the reserved storage. When random numbers that are time and hit hits are included in the hold storage, they are K1 and K2, respectively. If random numbers that become probability variation jackpots or probability variation jackpots are included in the pending storage, they are L1 and L2, respectively.

  The values indicating these selection ratios have a relationship of J1 >> K1> L1 (J2 << K2 <L2), and when the preceding notice is executed at a later timing than when the earlier notice is executed at an earlier timing. However, the expectation that the random number that is a big hit in the hold memory is higher, and the expectation that the probability change jackpot or the probabilistic promotion jackpot is higher than the expectation that the random number that is a short-term hit is included in the hold memory It is set to increase the degree.

  As described above, in order to be able to confirm that a random number that is a big hit is included in the reserved memory by executing the pre-reading notice continuously in five fluctuation displays, The RAM 55 of the substrate 31 stores a variable indicating the number of times that the pre-reading notice is continuously executed. This variable is cleared when the fluctuation pattern is not non-reach loss or normal reach loss, or when no read-ahead notice is determined even if it is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, and the advance notice, after notice, or before notice and after notice When either execution of both is determined, 1 is added.

  As for the post-notice, as described above, when it is determined to execute the post-notice as the pre-read notice according to the table of FIG. 5A (including the case where it is determined to be executed with the pre-read notice). It is only performed by stopping the chance as a display result of the decorative design, and there are not a plurality of types of modes as in the previous notice. If a chance is derived and displayed as a notice after the decorative symbol stops, the display will change to the next variable display during the delay time from the start of the decorative display. Control for outputting predetermined sound from the speaker 27 is performed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  However, even if the chance is not derived and displayed as a notice at the time of stoppage of decorative symbols, the probability is very low (however, if the previous notice is not executed, the previous notice is not executed). However, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 does not change the speaker during the delay time from the transition to the next variation display until the actual variation display of the decorative pattern is started. 27 is controlled to output a predetermined sound.

  Next, the reach notice will be described. The reach notice is an effect for notifying whether or not it will develop into a super reach between the fluctuation displays. For example, the timing at which the effect display in the super reach can appear the earliest after the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner. This is done by displaying a predetermined character on the front side of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 during the period until it becomes. 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 reach notice is determined by the CPU 56 of the main board 31 following the determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol (if the variation pattern is non-reach loss or normal reach loss) The types of reach notices include step 1 of step-up effects, step 2 or more of step-up effects, effects A, and effects B, and it is determined that no reach notice is given as the type of reach notice. There is also.

  The step-up effect is an effect in which the effect changes in stages from the first stage to the Nth stage (N is an integer of 3 or more), and only the first stage is executed and ended. One to be executed (step 1), one to execute the first stage and the second stage in sequence (step 2),..., One to execute from the first stage to the Nth stage in sequence (step N) ) Steps 1 and 2 of step-up effects belong to different types, but the aspect of effects up to the first stage is exactly the same.

  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) is different only depending on whether or not the variable display is developed into a super reach.

  However, when some sort of reach notice is executed, the type of distribution includes a random number that becomes a probability variation jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot, a random number that becomes a time-shortage jackpot, It depends on whether random numbers that are probability variation jackpots, probability variation jackpots, or hourly jackpots are not included. In other words, the reach notice has a function of notifying that a probability change jackpot, a probability change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot will be made according to the classification of the type.

  When the reach notice is executed when the probability reaches the probability change jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the hourly jackpot for the change, the distribution ratio of the type is the super reach (the probability change jackpot, the probability change jackpot or the hourly jackpot The distribution ratio of the type in the case where the reach notice is executed.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing a table for determining the type of reach notice stored in the ROM 54 of the main board 31. As shown in the figure, the type of reach notice is whether the fluctuation pattern of the current fluctuation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, normal reach jackpot (probability fluctuation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or normal reach per hour junior college), or It is determined depending on whether it is a super reach (even in the case of a loss, including a case of a probability variation jackpot, a probability change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot).

  Also, if the fluctuation pattern of the current fluctuation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, whether or not the next fluctuation display of the current fluctuation display will become a super-reach or a big hit and whether or not the current fluctuation display Thus, it is determined depending on whether or not four pre-reading notices are executed continuously. Furthermore, if the fluctuation pattern of the current fluctuation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, a random number that is a big hit is not included in the pending storage (not limited to the next fluctuation display), It is determined depending on whether a random number that is a jackpot is included, or whether a random number that is a probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot is included.

  The probability e1 that no reach notice is determined when the change pattern of the current variable display is super reach is the probability that the no notice of reach is determined when the change pattern of the current change display is not super reach a1 = b1 = It is smaller than c1 = d1. For this reason, when any reach notice is executed, the degree of expectation to develop into a super reach is higher than when any reach notice effect is not executed. A high expectation to develop into super reach means a high expectation of a probability change jackpot, a probability change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot.

  Also, if the fluctuation pattern of the current fluctuation display is super reach or normal reach jackpot, and even if the fluctuation pattern of the current fluctuation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, In other words, if four pre-reading notices are executed continuously until the current change display, the probability of selecting step 1 is zero.

  As described above, step 1 of the reach notice is an effect of notifying that the pre-read notice will be executed in the next change display, so the change pattern that will be developed into a super reach or a big hit in the next change display is selected. If this happens, the advance notice will not be executed. Therefore, when the next fluctuation display is developed into a super reach or a big hit, step 1 is not selected.

  Even when four pre-reading notices are executed continuously until the current change display, step 1 is not selected even if a random number that is a big hit is included in the pending storage, but here step 1 Just because you didn't select it doesn't mean you have to select no prefetching notice in the next fluctuation display. Therefore, if a random number that is a big hit is included in the pending storage, if the non-reach loss or normal reach loss pattern is selected in the next fluctuation display, the pre-notification and / or the post-notification will be used as a pre-reading notice there. There is a case where the execution is selected and the pre-reading notice is executed with the fluctuation display five times or more continuously.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the current variation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, the next variation display does not develop or reach a super reach, and even if the variation display continues until this variation display, 3 Step 1 may also be selected if no more than number of look-ahead notices are to be executed. If the random number that is a big hit is not included in the pending storage, the random number that is a short-term jackpot is included, or the random number that is a probability variation jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot is included, the selection probability of step 1 is , A2, b2, and c2, respectively, and the selection probabilities of step 2 and higher are a3, b3, and c3, respectively.

  Even if the fluctuation pattern of the current fluctuation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, the next fluctuation display will become a super reach or a big hit, or there will be four pre-reading notices in succession until the current fluctuation display. In the case of being executed, since the selection probability of step 1 is 0, the selection probabilities of step 2 and higher are a2 + a3, b2 + b3, and c2 + c3, respectively.

  As described above, a1 = b1 = c1, but a1: a2: a3: a4: a5 ≠ b1: b2: b3: b4: b5 ≠ c1: c2: c3: c4: c5 Depending on the selection ratio of the type of reach notice, the expectation level that does not include a random number that will be a big hit in the hold memory, the expectation level that contains a random number that becomes a big hit in the hold memory, the probability in the hold memory Expectations that include random numbers that are variable jackpots or probabilistic promotion jackpots are different.

  If step 1 of step-up effect is determined as the type of reach notice, there is only one mode, and the display control CPU of the display control board 80 is based on the determination of the CPU 56 of the main board 31. Based on the sent command, the effect of step 1 is simply executed. On the other hand, for types other than step 1, there are a plurality of types of execution modes, and the display control CPU of the display control board 80 has a command sent based on the determination of the CPU 56 of the main board 31 at step 2 or higher. If any type of effect A or effect B is indicated, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 selects any execution mode corresponding to the type from among a plurality of types of execution modes, It is supposed to be executed.

  When step 2 or higher is selected as the type of reach notice, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 is expected to develop into a super reach with the current variable display as the number of steps is increased. The execution mode of the step-up effect can be distributed in each of the case where the variation pattern that develops to super reach is selected and the variation pattern that does not develop to super reach. Here, Step N may be selected only when a variation pattern that develops into super reach is selected.

  Hereinafter, the process performed for the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed according to timer interrupt processing 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 switch 62, the count switch 63, the clear switch 65, and the like via the switch circuit 32, and switches for determining the state thereof. Processing 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 display 10, the variable display device 9, the special variable winning device 20, etc. in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. 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 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 in the special symbol process, and an effect control command for displaying on the variable display device 9 (a command indicating a variation pattern, whether or not to be a big hit, and a big hit type is set. Special symbol command control processing for sending the command to the display control board 80 is performed (step S28). Also, performing normal symbol command control processing for exiting feed the performance control commands relating to the set in a predetermined area of the RAM55 at normal symbol process treatment normal symbol (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 switch 62, 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 whether any of the start port switch 62 and the count switch 63 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 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 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, the game ball is It is determined whether or not a start winning to win a start winning opening 14 has occurred. If a starting winning has occurred, a start opening 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: Wait until the special 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.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process: The variation pattern type of the special symbol on the special symbol display 10 is selected according to 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 10 outputs a signal instructing the start of variation display of the special symbol, and the command indicating the selected variation pattern and the command indicating whether or not the jackpot is set and the jackpot type are displayed immediately after the special symbol. In a symbol command control process (step S28), the state is set to be transmitted to the display control board 80.

  Production setting processing: When the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, various random numbers for prefetching notice determination are extracted, and the prefetching notice is determined according to the extracted prefetching notice random number value. Select None, Execute Prior Notice, Execute After Notice, or Execute Both Prior Notice and After Notice. Regardless of the selected variation pattern, the random number for determining the reach notice type is extracted, and the type of the reach notice type is determined according to the extracted value of the random number for determining the reach notice type. Commands relating to the determination of the pre-reading notice and the reach notice are set in a state of being transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after.

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

  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 notices such as 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.

  Hereinafter, an execution example of the prefetch notice in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an execution example of the prefetch notice. Here, when the special symbol's fluctuation display is performed only three times in succession in the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern, the big fluctuation (probability fluctuation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or short-term jackpot) is given in the fourth fluctuation display. An example is shown. In this example, the start prize for executing the four-time fluctuation display is generated before the first fluctuation display is started, and various random numbers are stored on hold. It is assumed that there is no new start prize until the fourth variation display is finished after the display is started.

  It is assumed that the change display of the special symbol based on the start winnings before these four start winnings is finished at the timing t0. At this timing, the first special symbol change display is started immediately on the special symbol display 10, and the number of reserved memories decreases from 4 to 3. In addition, the reserved memory for the fourth variable display includes a random number that is a big hit. Here, it is assumed that the execution of the subsequent notice is determined as the prefetch notice. On the other hand, the decorative pattern variation display is not yet started at the timing t0, but is started from the timing t1 when a predetermined delay time has elapsed. Further, the result of the previous variation display of decorative symbols is not a chance, and a predetermined audio output is not performed from the speaker 27 between timing t0 and timing t1.

  Next, at timing t2, the first variation display is completed, and a chance is derived as a result of the first decorative symbol variation display. At this timing, the special symbol display 10 immediately starts the second variation display of the special symbol, and the number of reserved memories decreases from 3 to 2. In addition, the reserved memory for the fourth variable display includes a random number that is a big hit. Here, it is assumed that the execution of the subsequent notice is determined as the prefetch notice. On the other hand, the fluctuating display of decorative symbols is not started yet at timing t2, but is started from timing t3 when a predetermined delay time has elapsed. The result of the first variation display of decorative symbols is a chance, and a predetermined audio output is performed from the speaker 27 between timing t2 and timing t3.

  Next, at timing t4, the second variation display ends, and a chance is derived as a result of the second decorative symbol variation display. At this timing, the special symbol display 10 immediately starts the third variation display of the special symbol, and the number of reserved memories decreases from 2 to 1. In addition, a random number that is a big hit is included in the reserved storage for the fourth variable display, and it is assumed here that execution of the advance notice is determined as the advance notice. On the other hand, the decorative pattern variation display is not started yet at timing t4, but is started from timing t5 when a predetermined delay time has elapsed. The result of the second variation display of decorative symbols is a chance, and a predetermined audio output is performed from the speaker 27 between timing t4 and timing t5.

  In a period after the timing t5 at which the decorative symbol variation display is started and before the timing t6 at which the variation display is stopped, the decorative lamp 27 is turned on and / or the voice is output from the speaker 27. A notice is executed. Thereafter, the third variation display is ended, and a display result different from the chance is derived as a result of the third variation display of decorative symbols.

  At timing t6, the special symbol display 10 immediately starts the variation display of the third special symbol by the end of the third variation display, and the number of reserved memories decreases from 1 to 0. The reserved storage for the variable display here includes a random number that is a big hit, and it is determined that the pre-reading notice is not executed for the fourth variable display. The decorative symbol variation display is not started yet at timing t6, but is started from timing t7 when a predetermined delay time has elapsed.

  The result of the third variation display of decorative symbols is not the chance, but here a very low probability occurs, and a predetermined audio output is performed from the speaker 27 between timing t6 and timing t7. Is called. Thereafter, a reach display mode appears as a display mode of the decorative symbol at a predetermined timing after the timing t7 at which the decorative symbol variation display is started. At timing t8, the jackpot display result is the result of the decorative symbol variation display. Derived. After that, it will shift to the jackpot gaming state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14, various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number for performing a jackpot lottery are extracted. If all of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the starting winning prize have been displayed at the time of the starting winning prize, the big winning lottery or the big hitting type lottery will be immediately based on the random number extracted by the starting winning prize. Further, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started. The player is notified of the results of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery with the display results of the special symbol and the decorative symbol (although it is difficult to discriminate the display result of the special symbol, the player usually The result of the lottery is recognized by the display result of

  On the other hand, if the change display of the special symbol and decoration pattern based on the start winning earlier than the start winning prize has not ended, the start of the change display of the special symbol and decoration pattern based on the current start winning is as follows: It will be waited until the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol based on the previous start winning is completed. In this case, information regarding various random numbers extracted by the start winning is stored in the storage buffer of the RAM 55 (however, up to four).

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as a notice effect indicating that there is a possibility, it is not an effect that directly indicates the result of a lottery such as a special symbol or a variation display of a decorative symbol. In addition to the reach notice that there is a possibility that it will develop into a super-reach with the change display of each time for each change display, it is possible to include a random number that is a big hit in the stored memory instead of the change display of that time A pre-reading notice is given to notice that there is a certain nature.

  Here, the pre-reading notice includes a pre-announcement that is executed before the decorative symbol variation display is stopped, and a post-execution by deriving a chance eye when the decorative symbol variation display is stopped. There is a notice. Among the pre-reading notices, the prior notice is executed using either one or both of the decorative lamp 25 and the speaker 27, and the execution timing is early or late.

  When non-reach loss or normal reach loss variation pattern is selected, it is first decided whether or not to perform a pre-reading notice, and if so, whether to use a pre-notice, a later notice, or both a prior notice and a later notice. The selection ratio is whether or not random numbers that are jackpots in pending storage are included, whether random numbers that are jackpots in pending memory are to generate short-term jackpots, probability fluctuation jackpots or probabilistic promotions It differs depending on whether it is a big hit. As a result, the player must include a random number that will be a big hit in the pending storage, depending on whether the pre-reading notice is executed, or if it is executed, the pre-notifying and / or the following notice. In addition, it can be expected that the random number will generate a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In addition, there is a case where the advance notice is executed because there is a case where the advance notice or the following notice is not executed as the pre-reading notice, only the advance notice is executed, only the after notice is executed, or both the advance notice and the after notice are executed. This does not mean that the advance notice will not be executed, and that the advance notice will not be executed just because the advance notice has not been executed. For this reason, the player's interest is directed to whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed before the decorative symbol variation display is stopped and before the decorative symbol variation display is stopped. As a result, the player's attention level is increased throughout the process of a series of variation display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when it is determined to execute the advance notice as the advance notice, only the decoration lamp 25, the speaker 27, or both the decoration lamp 25 and the speaker 27 are used as the effect means for executing the advance notice. The selection ratio is whether or not the random number that is a big hit in the pending storage is included, or whether the random number that is a big hit in the pending storage generates a short-term big hit It differs depending on whether a probability change jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot is generated. As a result, the player may include a random number that will be a big hit in pending storage, and the random number will generate a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot depending on the difference in the presentation means in which the advance notice is executed. It is possible to expect that the game is to be performed, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, when it is decided to execute the advance notice as the advance notice, it is decided whether to execute it at an early timing or at a later timing, but the selection ratio includes a random number that becomes a big hit during the hold storage. Depending on whether or not, the random number that is a jackpot included in the pending storage is to generate a short-time jackpot, a probability variation jackpot or a probability change jackpot ing. As a result, depending on the timing at which the advance notice is executed, the player includes a random number that is a big hit in the pending storage, and further, the random number generates a probability variation jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot It becomes possible to expect that it is a thing, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  Here, if the advance notice is not executed at the timing when the advance notice should be executed when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, it may be decided that only the later notice is executed. There is also a possibility that it has decided not to do anything as a notice. If nothing is executed as a prefetching notice, it is unlikely that a random number that is a big hit is included in the reserved memory.

  Therefore, there is a possibility that nothing will be executed as a look-ahead notice if the advance notice is not executed, which may cause the player's expectation to be lost, but the expectation has been lost. It is possible to give the player an unexpectedness by deriving a chance eye at the end of the last display in the decorative symbol display, and giving a later notice, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, even if the advance notice is not executed at an early timing, there is a possibility that the advance notice itself may not be executed (and there is a possibility that the follow notice is not executed). Can cause the player's expectation to be lost, but it is possible to give a surprise to a player who has lost his expectation by executing a prior notice at a slightly delayed timing. Interest can be improved.

  In addition, the reach notice is essentially a notice of the possibility of developing into a super reach in the variable display where this is done, and the probability that the reach notice will not be executed in each variable display is super The variation pattern that does not develop into reach is significantly higher than the variation pattern that develops into super reach. In addition, the probability of selecting not to execute the reach notice is determined only by whether or not to advance to super reach, and is not affected by other conditions. In other words, the probability that some sort of reach notice is selected is determined only by whether or not it will develop into super reach as a whole.

  However, there are multiple types of reach notices, and the selection ratio of the type of reach notice in the case of non-reach loses or normal reach loses is included in whether or not a random number that is a big hit is included in reserved memory Depending on whether the random number that is a big jackpot generates a short-term jackpot, a probability fluctuation jackpot, or a probability change jackpot. As a result, the player can determine whether or not the random number that will be a big hit is included in the pending storage, and the random number will vary in probability, depending on the type of reach notice executed in the non-reach loss or normal reach loss pattern. It becomes possible to expect that a jackpot or a promising promotion jackpot will be generated, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, the selection ratio of the type of reach notice in the case of non-reach loss or normal reach lose is different depending on the content of the information stored in the hold storage, so the reach notice that originally predicts the appearance of the reach display mode However, since it also serves as a pre-reading notice, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness and further improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, there is a step-up effect in the reach notice, and as the step progresses in the step-up effect, the possibility of developing into a super reach increases and the player's expectation can be enhanced. Therefore, in terms of reach notice, even if a step-up effect with a small number of steps (especially step 1) is executed, a step-up effect with a larger number of steps (step 2 or more for step 1) is executed. Compared to when it was done, it cannot be expected to develop into a super reach.

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the step-up effect is completed only in Step 1, it is determined that the pre-reading notice is executed with the next variation display. Then, by executing the pre-reading notice, the player confirms that a random number that is a big hit is included in the reserved memory, and that the random number generates a probability change jackpot or a probabilistic change jackpot. You can expect. Thus, although the expectation in the currently executed variable display is reduced, the expectation in the next and subsequent variable display can be increased, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed is individually determined in the fluctuation display in which the fluctuation pattern is non-reach lose or normal reach lose, but the non-reach loser is used as the change pattern. Alternatively, as long as the normal reach lose is continuously selected, some pre-reading notice may be continuously executed in a plurality of variable displays. However, if the number of consecutive pre-reading notices is already four, the pre-reading notices are executed continuously (pre-prediction notices and post-notice notices) unless random numbers that are big hits are included in the hold memory. Execution, or both advance notice and after notice). Thus, if the pre-reading notice is continuously executed with five fluctuation displays, the jackpot is confirmed with the variable display by holding storage, so that the player keeps attention to the number of continuous executions of the pre-reading notice effect. Can further improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the pre-notification of the pre-reading notice is executed by deriving a chance as a display result at the end of the last display of decorative symbols. When there is a chance to be derived as a later notice, if the next variable display is to be started continuously due to the hold memory, the next variable display is started. It is assumed that a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 27 during a delay time from when the special symbol only) until the decorative symbol variation display is actually started.

  The derivation of the chance eye and the output of the predetermined sound are recognized by the player as a series of continuous performances. However, in the internal control in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1, To be controlled. For this reason, it is not necessary to perform control for outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 27 in parallel with the control for causing the variable display device 9 to derive the display result of the variation display of the decorative symbols. No control load is applied. In addition, since the overall control burden when deriving the display result of the variation display of the decorative symbols does not become too large, in order to derive the display result indicating the result of the jackpot lottery or the like which is very important control for the progress of the game It is possible to prevent a so-called process drop from occurring when the above control is performed.

  In addition, since the predetermined sound is output from the speaker 27 in the next fluctuation display in which the chance is derived, since it is performed in a delay time in which the decorative symbol is not actually displayed in a fluctuation manner, the predetermined sound is output. When is output, the chances are still displayed. Therefore, while the derivation of the chance eye and the output of the predetermined sound are the control in the variable display of different times, it is possible to give the continuity of production to these. Also, players who missed the chance eye derivation will still output the predetermined sound while the chance eye is still displayed, so make sure that the chance eye is derived with this voice notice It will be possible.

  By the way, although the predetermined voice that is output together with the chance eyes in the next fluctuation display after the chance eyes are derived has a very low probability, the chance eyes are actually derived as a result of the previous fluctuation display. It may be output even when it was not done. In this case, unexpectedness can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In this case as well, the predetermined sound is output for a delay time until the decorative symbol variation display is actually started, so it is thought that a chance was derived for a moment by the output of the sound. The player can be given a margin for confirming that the chance chance is not actually derived.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the probability variation jackpot and the probability variation promotion are performed as the jackpot that is controlled to the probability variation state through the first jackpot gaming state in which the big winning opening 21 is opened for a long time. There is a jackpot. In the case of the probability variation jackpot, it is understood that the probability variation state is controlled through the first jackpot gaming state according to the display result of the decorative symbol. On the other hand, in the case of a promising promotion jackpot, the display result of the decorative symbol is the same as that in the case of the time jackpot, and at this time, it is not known whether the probability variation state is controlled after the first jackpot gaming state. Control of the probability variation state is notified by a jackpot round effect that is executed when the first jackpot gaming state is being controlled.

  However, if a pre-reading notice was made before the probable advancement jackpot occurred, the pre-reading notice was made before the short-term jackpot occurred. Whether to use both the decorative notice 27 and the speaker 27 as the prior notice, or to make the execution timing earlier or later when the advance notice is used. The selection ratio is different. For this reason, it is possible to continue to give the player a sense of expectation even after shifting to the jackpot round effect by the pre-reading notice, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  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, there is no influence on the execution of the pre-reading notice or the selection of the type of reach notice. 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 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, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the start winning opening 14 and the special symbol display 10 one by one has been described. On the other hand, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of start winning ports are provided and the winnings to the start winning ports are respectively stored on hold. Here, in a pachinko gaming machine provided with two start winning ports, one of the start winning ports (first start winning port) is a variable winning device (in the short-time state) like the start winning port 14 in the above embodiment. However, unlike the start winning port 14 in the above embodiment, the variable winning device is not provided for the other of the starting winning ports (second starting winning port). Can be. The special symbol display may be provided separately for each of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, or may be provided in common for both.

  Here, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied when both the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are stored, the predetermined start condition is satisfied. The display of the special symbol can be started prior to the storage of the reserved memory for the winning of the second start winning opening.

  When a pre-reading notice is executed in such a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of start winning openings, whether it is a reserved memory for winning of the first starting winning opening or a reserved memory for winning of the second starting winning opening. First, depending on whether or not the random number included in the hold memory is a big hit, or if it is a big hit, depending on the type, a pre-reading notice to be executed (prior notice or after notice), a prior notice It is possible to vary the production ratio, the execution timing of the prior notice, and the selection ratio of the type of reach notice.

  Of course, even if a random number that is a big hit is included in the hold memory for the winning of the second start winning opening where the variable display is not prioritized, if the first starting winning opening is won one after another, the big hit will not occur. Therefore, depending on whether or not the random number included in the hold storage corresponding only to the winning of the first start winning opening for which the variable display is preferentially executed becomes a big hit, or the type if it is a big hit Accordingly, the pre-reading notice to be executed (previous notice or after notice), the production means for executing the advance notice, the execution timing of the advance notice, and the selection ratio of the type of reach notice can be made different.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of start winning holes in this way, the winning probability of the big win lottery is the same as that of the first starting winning opening if the gaming state is the same. In the jackpot type lottery, the lottery based on the winning of the first start winning prize and the lottery based on the winning of the second starting winning prize have different probability of distributing the jackpot type. be able to.

  For example, in the jackpot type lottery based on the winning of the first start winning opening, the probability that the probability variation jackpot (or probability variation promotion jackpot) will be selected is higher than the jackpot type lottery based on the winning of the second starting winning slot, and suddenly odd winning jackpot Can be reduced. Assuming that the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is as described in the above embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state, a new jackpot occurs before the 100 short-time states end. Most of the time.

  In the short time state, it becomes easy to win the first start winning opening, so there is almost no case where the storage for the winning of the first starting winning opening is interrupted. For this reason, when a big hit is made in the short-time state, the probability variation jackpot (or probability variation promotion jackpot) is often increased. When controlled to a stochastic state, a jackpot occurs in the short-time state where the probability of a probable jackpot (or probable promotion jackpot) is high in most cases. However, the probability that the next jackpot will be a probable jackpot (or a probable promotion jackpot) increases. In this way, the game progresses easily in the most advantageous situation for the player: probability variation state → first jackpot gaming state → probability variation state → first jackpot gaming state →. Can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the random number extracted when the game ball wins the start winning opening 14 is stored in the holding storage buffer, and the special symbol and the decorative symbol variable display are displayed in the big hit lottery or the big hit type lottery. When starting, it was supposed to be executed based on the random number stored in the holding storage buffer. On the other hand, if a random number is extracted when the game ball wins the start winning opening 14, a lottery lottery or a lottery type lottery is also performed, and the lottery result may be stored in the holding storage buffer. Good.

  In the above embodiment, there are four types of jackpot types: short-term jackpot, probability fluctuation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, and sudden jackpot, but if there are multiple types of jackpots with different advantages for the player, The type of is not limited to the above example. For example, there may be multiple types of jackpots (for example, 7 round jackpots and 15 round jackpots) with different number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state, and should be executed according to the number of jackpot rounds corresponding to the reserved memory The pre-reading notice (whether prior notice or later notice), the production means for executing the advance notice, the execution timing of the advance notice, and the selection ratio of the type of reach notice can be made different.

  In addition, a pre-reading notice to be executed (whether it is a prior notice or a subsequent notice) to be executed depending on whether or not a random number that is a big hit is included in the hold memory, a production means for executing the advance notice, execution timing of the advance notice, reach notice However, depending on the type of jackpot corresponding to the reserved memory, the pre-reading notice to be executed (previous notice or post-notice), the production means for executing the advance notice, the execution timing of the advance notice, the reach The selection ratio of the type of notice may not be different. In such a case, only one type of jackpot can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is losing, the selection of the variation pattern type is common regardless of the number of reserved memories, but the non-reach losing and the normal reach losing are reserved. It was supposed to be different depending on the number of memories. On the other hand, non-reach loses may be common regardless of the number of reserved memories, and super reach loses and normal reach loses may differ according to the number of reserved memories.

  In this case, the prefetching notice may be executed on the condition that the reach display mode does not appear, that is, a non-reach loss pattern. Here, since the selection of non-reach loss does not differ depending on the number of reserved memories, even if the pre-reading notice is executed on the condition that the variation pattern of non-reach loses, the difference in the number of reserved memories is different from the pre-reading notice. There is no need to affect the execution or the type selection of the reach notice.

  In the above embodiment, the effect means used for the execution of the advance notice of the advance notice is the decoration lamp 25 and the speaker 27. These effects are relatively easy for the player to recognize the execution of the effect. It is a means. On the other hand, as an effect means used for execution of the advance notice, an effect means in which the execution of the effect is not easily recognized by the player as much as the special symbol display 10 or the normal symbol display 11 may be applied.

  In this case, when it is selected to execute the advance notice using only the production means that is difficult to be recognized by the player, the advance notice is not executed by the production means that are easily recognized, such as the decorative lamp 25 and the speaker 27. It is possible to give a surprise that a player who has lost his sense of expectation due to the fact that he / she may have noticed that lottery information was reported to a lottery means that is difficult to recognize, and to improve the interest of the game Can do.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined to execute a post-notice as a pre-read notice (including the case where it is executed together with the pre-notice), the production means for executing the pre-read notice and the execution timing of the pre-read notice are mainly described. Although the CPU 56 of the substrate 31 is determined, the detailed mode is determined by the display control CPU of the display control substrate 80. However, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 may determine up to this detailed mode.

  Here, the selection ratio of the detailed mode of the advance notice also determines whether or not a random number that is a big hit is included in the hold storage, or the random number that is a big win included in the hold storage generates a time-short jackpot It can be different depending on whether there is a probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot. In this case, even if the player responds to the difference in the detailed mode of the advance notice, the random number that is a big hit is included in the pending storage, and further, the random number generates a probability change jackpot or a probability change jackpot It becomes possible to expect that it is a thing, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined to execute the post-notice as the pre-read notice (including the case where it is executed together with the pre-notice), there is only one chance item derived as the display result of the decorative symbol. It was. However, there may be a plurality of types of chances derived in this case. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 that has decided to execute the subsequent notice may further determine the type of the chance item to be displayed as the later notice.

  Here, the selection ratio of the type of chance item is whether or not a random number that is a big hit is included in the reserved memory, or whether the random number that is a big hit included in the reserved memory generates a short-term big hit Depending on whether a probability change jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot is generated, it can be different. In this case, according to the type of the displayed chance item, the player includes a random number that is a big hit in the pending storage, and further, the random number generates a probability variation jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot. You can expect to be there, and you can further improve the fun of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-notification of the pre-reading notice is executed using the decorative lamp 25 and / or the speaker 27. However, the post-notice of the pre-reading notice is a chance as a decorative pattern display result. It was supposed to be done by deriving eyes. However, if the processing load at the time of stopping the variation display of the decorative symbol is not a big problem, the timing at which the display result of the decorative symbol is derived (or the timing immediately before the deriving may be used together with the chance eye derivation). ) May be used in combination with an effect (for example, lighting of the decoration lamp 25) by other effect means executed in step (3).

  Here, when one or both of derivation of chance chances and effects by other effect means is selected and the advance notice is executed, the selection ratio includes a random number that is a big hit during the hold storage. Depending on whether or not the random number that is a jackpot included in the pending storage generates a short-term jackpot or a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic change jackpot Can do. Also in this case, the player includes a random number that is a big hit in the on-hold storage, depending on whether the post-notice is executed only for the chance chance, only the other effect means, or both the chance eye and the other effect means. And the random number can be expected to generate a probability variation jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the next variable display in which the chance is displayed as a subsequent notice, the display control board 80 controls the display control board 80 during the delay time until the decorative pattern variable display is started. The predetermined sound is output from the speaker 27. Here, the predetermined sound may have a plurality of kinds of forms, and the sound may be outputted in any form selected from them. Further, the predetermined sound mode is not determined by the display control CPU, but is determined by the CPU 56 of the main board 31. It is also possible to notify the display control board 80 of the mode of a predetermined sound output at the start of the variable display.

  When the CPU 56 of the main board 31 determines the mode of a predetermined sound output at the start of the next variation display after the chance eye is derived, the selection ratio includes a random number that becomes a big hit during the hold storage. Depending on whether or not the random number that is a jackpot included in the pending storage generates a short-term jackpot or a probability change jackpot or a probable change jackpot it can. In this case, the player determines that the random number that is a big hit is included in the pending storage according to the mode of the voice that is output after the derivation of the chance, and that the random number is a probability change jackpot or a probability change jackpot. It becomes possible to expect that it will be generated, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Note that the selection ratio of the predetermined audio mode output at the start of the next variable display after derivation of the chance eye is a random number that becomes a big hit during pending storage when the variable display that has derived the chance eye is started. Depending on whether or not, and whether the random number that is a jackpot included in the pending storage will generate a short-term jackpot or a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot Even if a random number that is a big hit is included in the hold memory at the time of starting the next fluctuation display of the derivation of the chance to output the predetermined sound, whether the big hit included in the hold memory The random number may be different depending on whether a random jackpot is generated, a probability variation jackpot, or a probability variation jackpot is generated.

  In the above embodiment, even if a chance is not derived in the variation pattern of non-reach loss or normal reach loss (after the advance notice is not executed), the variation display of the decorative pattern is newly started with a very low probability. The predetermined sound may be output from the speaker 27 during the delay time until it is performed. The predetermined sound may be output on the condition that the advance notice has been executed with a non-reach loss or normal reach loss variation pattern from which no chance was derived.

  Or, even when a chance is derived with a variation pattern of non-reach loss or normal reach loss, a predetermined voice is displayed with a certain probability during the delay time until the decorative symbol variation display is newly started. May not be output from the speaker 27. Furthermore, it is possible to output a predetermined sound during the delay time until the decorative symbol variation display is newly started after the chance eye is derived, but the condition for that is simply displayed as the chance eye ( It is also possible that both the previous notice and the later notice have been executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the subsequent notice as the pre-read notice is derived as a chance result as a display result of the decorative pattern variation display. On the other hand, for example, when a predetermined delay time has elapsed since the display result of the decorative symbol display is derived (the decorative symbol display result is displayed in a certain period of time). In this case, during the predetermined delay time, for example, a post-notice may be performed by another mode such as audio output from the speaker 27. It is good also as what uses a chance notice and the following notice of another mode together.

  In the case of executing a post-notification after an aspect different from the display result of the decorative pattern (including the case of using the chance eye), there are an early timing and a late timing as the execution timing of the post-notification of the other aspect. It is good. Here, the selection ratio of the execution timing of the subsequent notice of the other aspect is determined based on whether or not a random number that is a big hit is included in the reserved memory, and whether the random number that is a big hit included in the reserved memory is It can be different depending on whether it is generated or a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot is generated.

  In this case, the player determines that the random number that is a big hit is included in the pending storage according to the difference in timing of voice output during a certain period in which the chance is displayed, and further The random number can be expected to generate a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, during the delay time from the display of the decorative symbol display result until it is determined (included in the previous variable display period), the delay time until the next display of variable symbol display is started It is also possible to perform a predetermined audio output during any of the above periods (included in the subsequent variable display period). In this case, in terms of processing, it is supposed to extend over the period of variable display for two times, but on the appearance of the player, only the display of the first chance continues for a certain period. It will be visible.

  And here, the random number that is a big hit during the pending storage is the selection ratio of whether to output audio during the previous variable display period or to perform audio output after shifting to the subsequent variable display period. Depending on whether it is included or not, and whether the random number that is a jackpot included in the pending storage will generate a short-term jackpot or a probability variation jackpot or a probability change jackpot can do. In this case, the player determines that the random number that is a big hit is included in the pending storage according to the difference in timing of voice output during a certain period in which the chance is displayed, and further The random number can be expected to generate a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In the above embodiment, the execution of the pre-reading notice is determined for each variable display, and the pre-reading notice is executed only for the variable display of the current time based on the determination (although two consecutive times With the above variable display, it was sometimes determined that the pre-reading notice was continuously executed). On the other hand, at the time when the variable display of the special symbol is newly started, the number of the variable display for which the pre-reading notice is executed is set to the number of the reserved storage at the time (the newly displayed variable display May not be included in the number of reserved memories).

  For example, when a new variable display for which pre-reading notice execution has not been determined in advance is started and the number of reserved memories becomes 3, the number of times the pre-reading notice is continuously executed is set to 0 (that is, this time) The pre-reading notice is not executed in the variable display), and it may be selected from once, twice, or three times. For example, if it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice three times in succession, the newly-displayed variation display and the next variation display (if there is no new start prize, this will be started. The number of reserved memories becomes 2) and the next variable display (if there is no new start prize, this will start and the number of reserved memories will be 2). The notice will be executed.

  Further, when the execution of a plurality of consecutive prefetch notices is determined in advance as described above, it is possible to make it a condition that the number of times that can be determined is a variation pattern that does not develop into super reach. For example, when a new variable display is started and the number of pending storages is 3, the newly displayed variable display and the next variable display are non-reach loss or normal reach loss, but the next next variable display Then, when developing into super reach, the number of times of executing the pre-reading notice can be selected from 0, 1 or 2 and cannot be selected 3 times.

  In this way, when it is determined in advance that the number of consecutive pre-reading notices is to be determined in advance, each of the successive pre-reading notices is determined as either a prior notice, a subsequent notice, a prior notice, or a later notice depending on the contents of the pending storage at that time. Or whether the presentation means for performing this in the case of the prior notice is either the decorative lamp 27 or the speaker 27, or whether the execution timing in the case of the prior notice is to be made earlier or later, It can be determined in advance. In this case, the contents of determination can be made different every time.

  Of course, in the pre-reading notice for the determined number of times, the pre-reading notice is either the pre-notice, the post-notice, the pre-notice, or the post-notice, or if the pre-notice is used, the effect means for performing this is the decorative lamp 27. It can be unified at all times as to which one of the speakers 27 is used, and whether the execution timing in the case of the advance notice is to be early or late. In this case, a continuous production with a sense of unity can be executed as the content of the production.

  Even if the number of consecutive pre-read notices is determined in advance, this will be done if the pre-read notice of each round is either a pre-notice, a post-notice, a pre-notice, or a post-notice. The decision as to whether the presentation means is the decorative lamp 27 or the speaker 27, or whether the execution timing is early or late when the advance notice is given, is determined at the time when each variable display is started. It can be determined separately according to the contents of the pending storage.

  In addition, execution of step 1 of the step-up effect in the reach notice means that the look-ahead notice is executed in the next fluctuation display. Step 1 may be selected as the type of reach notice depending on whether or not the pre-read notice is determined to be executed continuously until the next fluctuation display. Can be able to.

  In addition, even when the execution of the pre-reading notice of a continuous number of times is determined in advance as described above, when the jackpot is confirmed when five pre-reading notices are executed continuously as in the above embodiment, For example, when a new change display is started after the pre-reading notice is continuously performed in three variable displays, the number of times of the pre-reading notice is determined here. However, if the reserved memory at this time does not include a random number that is a big hit (excluding the sudden big hit), the number of times of the pre-reading notice is set to 0 or 1 regardless of the number of held memories and the fluctuation pattern. It can be selected from only one time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 performs the determination regarding the pre-reading notice and the reach notice to a certain extent. This is because the determination of the type of the pre-reading notice and the reach notice is a big hit during the hold storage. The display control board 80 determines whether or not a random number that is a jackpot when it is included in the pending storage, a random number that is a probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot is included. This is because the display control CPU could not know in advance.

  Therefore, every time a start winning occurs, a command that can specify the values of various random numbers (at least a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot type determination random number, and a variation type determination random number) extracted by the start winning is a main board 31. To the display control board 80. In this case, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 does not include a random number that is a big hit during the reserved storage, or includes a random number that is a big hit when it is included in the reserved storage. Since the display control CPU of the display control board 80 can know in advance whether a random number that is a jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot is included, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 does not make any decisions regarding the pre-reading notice and the reach notice. Moreover, all can be performed by the display control CPU.

  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 variation pattern of the pseudo-ream can include a pattern that causes the reach display mode to appear between the last temporary stop and the final stop of the decorative design, and a variation pattern that does not appear. In this form, the reach display mode can be handled in the same manner as the change pattern that appears (that is, when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner with the pseudo-change pattern, the pre-reading notice is not performed).

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) 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 various tables for determining prefetch notice. It is a figure which shows the table for type determination of reach notice. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process performed by the control part of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the display control CPU of a display control board. It is a timing chart which shows the example of execution of prefetch notice.

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Claims (1)

A plurality of types of identification information to be displayed change, display result includes a fluctuation display you derive, a gaming machine to control the advantageous specific game state for the player when the display result becomes a specific display results ,
A holding storage means for storing a variable display of identification information that has passed through the starting area but the start condition has not yet been established as a holding storage within a predetermined upper limit range ;
And pre-determining means for determining the variable display based on the reserved storage means stored pending stores whether said specific display result,
Based on the determination result of the pre-determining unit, the number of storage units stored by the storage unit when the start condition is satisfied, the value of a random number for variation, and the determination value corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns Variation pattern selecting means for selecting one variation pattern from the plurality of types of variation patterns;
In based rather fluctuations appear in a separate pending store from the first hold memory which is performed before the variable display based on the first hold memory is started, a presentation control means for executing a read-ahead warning With
The plurality of types of variation patterns include a plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to the first type and a plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to a second type different from the first type,
The prefetch notice is likely to be executed when the variation pattern in the variation display based on the first reserved storage is a variation pattern belonging to the first type,
The determination value corresponding to the variation pattern belonging to the first type is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories, and the determination value corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to the second type is distributed differently depending on the number of reserved memories. And
The variation pattern belonging to the second type includes one having a short variation time,
The effect control means includes Starring decene-option for selecting multiple several sac force the prefetch notice,
The Starring decene-option means, in different proportions between when not with the specific display results when the previous SL specific display results Te variable display odor based on the first hold store, selecting one or more of said prefetch notice A gaming machine characterized by that.

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