JP5450341B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a special variation effect in which a unit variation effect in which a symbol is variably displayed with a specific effect is continuously performed a plurality of times.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game for varying symbols is performed by effect display means, and a symbol that can recognize a big hit in the symbol variation game (for example, a combination of symbols of [777]). After the derivation, the big hit gaming state is given. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine, for the purpose of improving the interest in the symbol variation game, a jackpot notice effect is given to notify the player that the jackpot symbol may be derived. As one of such jackpot notice effects, a pachinko machine that can execute a special variation effect across a plurality of symbol variation games by executing a specific effect for each of a plurality of symbol variation games has been proposed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is determined whether or not a big hit is detected when a game ball enters the start winning opening, and is executed once or a plurality of times until the symbol variation game determined in advance as a big win. A specific effect (character display or voice output) is performed for each of the symbol variation games, and the special variation effect is executed. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a specific effect (special variation effect) is executed in the symbol variation game, thereby enhancing the interest of the player who expects to be given a big hit game state.

JP-A-9-700

  Further, another execution mode of the special variation effect is known in which a variation cycle for variably displaying symbols is executed multiple times in one symbol variation game. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game and the variation cycle constituting the special variation effect are simply referred to as “unit variation effect”. In such a special variation effect, in general, depending on whether or not it is a big hit, the content of the specific effect to be executed in each unit variation effect is made different. However, in the conventional gaming machine including the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the content of the specific effect is changed for each symbol variation game, and the content of the specific effect executed in each unit variation effect is integrated. In order to estimate the development of the game (whether or not it will be a big hit), it is necessary to remember all the contents of the past specific effects. For this reason, with conventional gaming machines, it has been difficult to comprehend the development of the game by integrating the contents of the specific effects.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems existing in the above prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily grasping the development of a game from the contents of a specific effect.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 is provided with effect execution means for executing a game effect based on detection of a ball entering the start port, and can recognize a hit as the game effect is executed. adapted to impart a gaming state per after deriving the symbol, the specific effect indicating a grant expectation that advantageous gaming state is provided to the player including the per gaming state along with the execution of the game effects Along with this , a gaming machine that executes a special variation effect in which a unit variation effect for variably displaying a symbol is continuously performed over a plurality of times, and a game based on the detection of the ball entering the start port An assignment determination unit that determines whether or not the advantageous gaming state is to be provided with the execution of the effect, and identification in each unit variation effect that constitutes the special variation effect based on the determination result of the grant determination unit Production As effect contents, and effect determining means for determining the effect contents from among the effect contents set in a plurality of steps in accordance with the grant expectation, based on the effect contents of the specific effect that the effect determining means has determined The specific effect control means for controlling the specific effect execution means to execute the specific effect, and the specific effect information indicating the content of the effect of the specific effect that has been executed as the specific effect is executed as the history of the specific effect. A history presentation means for presenting , wherein the specific effect further indicates a privilege expectation to which a privilege advantageous to a player is provided with the grant of the winning gaming state, and the specific effect The production contents include the first production content, the second production content, and the third production content, and the second production content and the third production content are higher than the first production content. Expectation of grant Together it is set, wherein the third effect contents, and summarized in that high benefits expectation as compared with the second effect content is set.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the grant determination means determines whether or not the advantageous gaming state is granted when a ball entering the start port is detected. The game effect includes a symbol variation game in which symbols are variably displayed, the unit variation effect is the symbol variation game, and the specific effect control means is determined by the grant determination means. The gist is to execute the special variation effect by executing the specific effect in the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended when the game is performed.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the target notification effect for notifying the player of each symbol variation game targeted for the special variation effect can be executed. The gist of the present invention is that it is further provided with notification means.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the history presentation means presents the specific performance information after presenting the specific performance information. Of the unit variation effects constituting the special variation effect is continuously presented until the specific effect ends in the last unit variation effect.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the history presentation means is provided separately from the specific effect execution means. , comprising a plurality of history presentation unit that associates with each other in each unit fluctuation effect constituting the special variation effect, the history presenting means, the specific effect information of the specific effect that is performed by the unit fluctuation effect, the current The gist is that the history presenting unit associated with the unit variation effect is presented independently from the other history presenting units.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily grasp the development of a game from the contents of a specific effect.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a continuous production. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows prefetch command output processing. The flowchart which shows production | presentation setting processing. Explanatory drawing which shows the table for continuous production distribution. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of a continuous production. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of a continuous production.

A pachinko gaming machine embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH of a liquid crystal display type aligned with an attachment window 10a formed in the game board 10 in an opening is provided at the approximate center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. It is arranged. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game as a game effect performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are imaged. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 functions as an effect execution unit and an effect display unit. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) as to whether or not the big hit is won. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is executed on each of the display devices 11 and 12 as one time from the symbol variation start until the symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, when a big hit symbol (big hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also displayed on the final stop display 11 in a fixed stop display. Is done. In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the outlier symbol (outlier display result) for which the discrepancy can be recognized in a fixed stop display, the offender symbol (the outlier display result) is also displayed in the final stop display on the effect display device 11. Note that the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol (for example, [222] and [777]). In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The same decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and reach is formed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the multiple symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), The right column is a reach forming column that forms a reach.

  Above the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved memories”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described starting prize opening provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The number of reserved memories is the number of executions of the symbol variation game that is pending execution. In addition, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, a holding display region R for displaying a holding ball image Gh for informing the number of holding memories stored inside the apparatus is set in the lower part thereof. In the present embodiment, in the hold display area R, the number of hold ball images Gh equal to the number of hold memories stored inside the machine is displayed and the number of hold memories is notified to the player. Note that the reserved ball image Gh of the present embodiment is a character image imitating a white sphere (indicated by white circles in FIGS. 1 and 2).

  Above the special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) with a lens cover. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. That is, when a lottery per common symbol is won, a normal symbol hit symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display portion on the left side is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) in the regular game. On the other hand, when the lottery per regular symbol is not won (in the case of a loss), the out-of-normal symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display on the right side is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived).

  Below the effect display device 11, a start winning port 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The start winning port 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game ball can be easily entered (winning). On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance. The ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win). A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning port 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the start port switch SW1.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a special winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is disposed. Yes. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, the big hit game becomes a win game state as a game state advantageous to the player. The contents of the jackpot game will be described later.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 19 can give only the start condition for the usual game (the lottery opportunity for lottery per usual figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, on the front side of the game board 10 as viewed from the player, a decorative frame 20 as a frame having a substantially rectangular shape extending left and right as viewed from the player and having various decorations is provided on the mounting window 10a. It is assembled and aligned. In other words, the decorative frame 20 forms an opening for attaching the effect display device 11 to the game board 10 and is disposed so as to surround the image display portion GH of the effect display device 11 as viewed from the player. Has been. In addition, a history display device L including four light emitting portions L1 to L4 formed by covering a full color LED (not shown) with a decorative lens is disposed in the upper right portion of the effect display device 11 in the decorative frame 20. The light emitting units L1 to L4 of the history display device L are arranged in a row at the upper right portion of the decorative frame 20 so as to be adjacent to the effect display device 11 when viewed from the player and surround the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH). Is arranged. Each light emission part L1-L4 is comprised so that light emission to a predetermined color can each be independently carried out by light-emitting the built-in full color LED. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, each of the light emitting units L1 to L4 is white (indicated by a white circle), blue (indicated by a left downward diagonal line), green (indicated by a right downward diagonal line), And red (shown by horizontal stripes). In the present embodiment, the light emitting units L1 to L4 are always lit white.

  Further, in the decorative frame 20, a decorative member RY imitating a predetermined character (in this embodiment, a dragon) so as to overlap the front side of the image display unit GH when viewed from the player at the lower right portion of the effect display device 11. Is arranged. A stage for guiding a game ball that has entered a warp port (not shown) formed in the outer peripheral surface of the decorative frame 20 to the start winning port 15 (entrance port 15a) is provided on the inner lower side of the decorative frame 20. ST is formed. The stage ST is provided so as to extend in the left-right direction when viewed from the player so as to be positioned below the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a plurality of symbol variation games that are continuously executed based on the start-pending ball are targeted, and continuous as a special variation effect that executes a specific effect for each symbol variation game targeted. The production is configured to be executable. In the present embodiment, a continuous effect can be executed up to four symbol variation games corresponding to the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) of the number of reserved memories, and each symbol variation that is the target of the continuous effect. A specific effect is executed once in the game. In the following description, the last symbol variation game among the symbol variation games that are the targets of continuous effects may be simply referred to as “the last symbol variation game”. In the present embodiment, each symbol variation game that is a target of continuous performance is a unit variation effect.

  Here, the specific effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, one specific effect is displayed on the effect display device 11 as a sphere image Gg imitating a sphere of a predetermined color appears on the decorative member RY (shown by an arrow Y0). The spherical image Gg is displayed as an image (shown by arrows Y1 to Y4) while moving toward any one of the light emitting units L1 to L4 constituting the history display device L. Specifically, in the first symbol variation game among the symbol variation games targeted for continuous performance, a specific effect is executed such that a spherical image Gg of a predetermined color appears and moves toward the light emitting portion L1. (Indicated by arrow Y1). Also, in the second symbol variation game among the symbol variation games that are the targets of continuous effects, a specific effect is executed such that a spherical image Gg of a predetermined color appears and moves toward the light emitting portion L2 (arrow) Y2). In the third symbol variation game among the symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous effect, a specific effect is executed such that a spherical image Gg of a predetermined color appears and moves toward the light emitting portion L3 (in the arrow Y3). Show). In the fourth symbol variation game among the symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous effect, a specific effect is executed so that a spherical image Gg of a predetermined color appears and moves toward the light emitting portion L4 (in the arrow Y4). Show). In the specific effect of the present embodiment, as the predetermined colors of the spherical image Gg, blue (indicated by a left-downward oblique line in FIG. 9), green (indicated by a downward-downward oblique line in FIG. 9), and red (in horizontal stripes in FIG. 9). Is set). The specific effect of the present embodiment is executed in the effect display device 11 from the start of the symbol variation game (the symbol variation start) until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column (first stop column). The In the present embodiment, the “color” set in the spherical image Gg is the content of the specific effect. In addition, the effect display device 11 that displays the specific effect (sphere image Gg) functions as a specific effect executing unit.

Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the log | history of the specific effect performed in the symbol variation game can be shown using the log | history display apparatus L (light emission part L1-L4). This will be specifically described below.
In this embodiment, each light emission part L1-L4 which comprises the log | history display apparatus L is matched with each symbol variation game made into the object of a continuous effect separately. That is, in the present embodiment, among the symbol variation games that are the targets of continuous effects, the light emitting unit L1 is used for the first symbol variation game, and the light emitting unit L2 is used for the second symbol variation game. The game is associated with the light emitting unit L3, and the fourth symbol variation game is associated with the light emitting unit L4. In the present embodiment, when the specific effect is executed in the first symbol variation game among the symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous effect, the spherical image Gg displayed as an image with the execution of the specific effect is displayed. The light emitting unit L1 is turned on with the corresponding color (same color). For example, in the first symbol variation game, when a red sphere image Gg is displayed as a specific effect, the light emission color of the light emitting unit L1 is changed from white to red along with the execution of the specific effect. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the specific effects are executed in the second to fourth symbol variation games among the symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous effects, images are displayed as the specific effects are executed. The light emitting unit of the history display device L associated with the current symbol variation game is turned on with a color (same color) corresponding to the spherical image Gg.

  Thus, in this embodiment, every time a specific effect is executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, the light emitting unit of the history display device L has the same color as the spherical image Gg in the executed specific effect. By turning on L1 to L4, a history of specific effects is presented. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lighting color of the light emitting units L1 to L4 becomes the specific effect information indicating the effect content of the specific effect (stage of the effect content). Moreover, in this embodiment, while each light emission part L1-L4 comprises a log | history presentation part, the log | history display apparatus L becomes a log | history presentation means.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a target notification effect for notifying a player of a symbol variation game (start-up ball) that is a target of a continuous effect. The target notification effect is performed by changing the display mode of the reserved ball image Gh displayed on the effect display device 11. More specifically, the target notification effect of the present embodiment is a character image that imitates a white sphere in the display mode of the reserved ball image Gh corresponding to the symbol variation game (start holding ball) that is the target of the continuous effect. To a character image imitating a gold sphere (indicated by a light circle in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 that displays the reserved ball image Gh as an image functions as target notification means.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can be given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

  In the probability variation state, a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) state is also given. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 19 is high from the normal state (low probability, for example, 13/251). (For example, 250/251). Further, in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 of the start winning opening 15 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from the non-variable state in which the variable state is not assigned when winning by lottery per ordinary drawing. Specifically, in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 wins by a lottery per ordinary figure (when a winning symbol of the ordinary figure is derived in the ordinary figure game), a predetermined first number of times (for example, 1 time) and the open state is maintained until a first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses. On the other hand, in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened by a second number (for example, three times) larger than the first number when the lottery is won by a lottery per ordinary drawing, and is opened after one opening. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.58 seconds) longer than the one opening time elapses. In this manner, the variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry into the start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved. Note that the variable speed state is a state in which the opening time is increased along with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 16 and is also a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to give a time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “time saving”) state in which a variable state is given without giving a probable state after the big hit game is finished. In the present embodiment, the jackpot that gives the probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes the probability variation big hit, and the jackpot that gives the short-time state (gives the non-probability variation state) after the big hit game ends becomes the non-probability big hit.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol distribution random number every predetermined cycle. . The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random numbers for special symbol distribution are random numbers used when determining the big-hit symbols of the special symbols when winning in the big-hit lottery, and are set to 100 different integer values from 0 to 99. In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, 100 special symbols are set as the special symbol jackpot symbols, and 100 special symbol allocation random numbers are assigned to the 100 special bonus jackpot symbols. One value is associated with each value. In this embodiment, 50 types of the big hit symbols of all 100 types of special symbols are classified as special symbols ZA, and the remaining 50 types are classified as special symbols ZB. In the present embodiment, 50 types of special symbols classified as special symbols ZA are set as special symbols (specific symbols) that are probable big hits, while 50 types of special symbols classified as special symbols ZB are not. It is set as a special symbol (non-specific symbol) that becomes a probable big hit. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery and is determined from numerical values (all 600 integers from 0 to 599) that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. And the big hit judgment value is the judgment value for non-probability change used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state (low probability big hit judgment value) and the judgment value for probability change used in the big hit lottery in the probability change state (high probability big hit judgment value) There is. The set number of determination values for probability variation (20 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of determination values for non-probability variation (two in this embodiment). According to such setting, the probability of winning in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 2/600, while the probability of winning in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 20/600.

  The non-probability change determination values of the present embodiment are set to two values “17, 125”. On the other hand, the determination value for probability variation of the present embodiment is a total of 20 values obtained by adding 18 values such as “37, 83, 185... (Hereinafter omitted)” to the above two values “17, 125”. Is set. The non-probability variation determination value and the probability variation determination value have different total numbers, but some of the setting values (“17, 125” in the present embodiment) are common values. This common value (“17, 125”) is a value that matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the determination values for probability variation, the other values (18) excluding the common values (“17, 125”) are non-common values different from the non-probability variation determination values (common values). This non-common value may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not match the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common value coincides with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street). In the present embodiment, two values are set as reach determination values, and according to such settings, the probability of affirmative determination in reach determination is 2/241.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Content) and variation time (direction time). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit variation is an effect which is developed so that the symbol change game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. Outlier reach fluctuation is an effect developed through reach production so that the symbol fluctuation game finally displays the outlier symbol in a fixed stop state. The deviation variation is an effect developed so that the symbol variation game finally causes the symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state without a reach effect. In the reach effect, in the symbol change game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, for example, a predetermined character is displayed between the formation of the reach and the final combination of symbols (big hit symbol or off symbol). It is a production performed by making it appear. In the special symbol display device 12, when the symbol variation game is started, the symbol variation is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a fluctuation pattern P1 is prepared as a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation, a fluctuation pattern P2 is provided as a fluctuation pattern for deviation reach fluctuation, and a fluctuation pattern P3 is provided as a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation. ing.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, on the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating the values of various random numbers such as effect distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals. The effect distribution random number is a random number used when determining the effect content of the continuous effect (specific effect). Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect display device 11 and the history display device L (light emitting units L1 to L4) are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In the effect control ROM 31b, various image display data (image data of symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.) and the light emission patterns (lighting timing and light color) of the history display device L (light emitting portions L1 to L4) are displayed. The predetermined light emission effect data is stored. In addition, various determination values are stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process ends.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of start reserved balls stored in the main control RAM 30c (hereinafter referred to as “hold storage number”). Is determined to be less than the upper limit of 4. When this determination result is negative (the number of stored memories is not less than 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 addition). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game ball detected by the start winning opening 15 as a start holding ball. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a reserved memory number command that indicates the updated (added) reserved memory number, and outputs it to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c. The value is acquired, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a executes a prefetch command output process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in the look-ahead command output process, the main control CPU 30a obtains the jackpot determination random number obtained in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle and the common value among the aforementioned jackpot determination values. A comparison is made to determine in advance whether or not both values match (step SA1). That is, in step SA1, the main control CPU 30a determines that the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle is the game state at the time of the big hit lottery It is determined whether or not a big hit is made in any of the non-probable change states. When the determination result in step SA1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle is It is determined whether or not the symbol is a special symbol ZA (step SA2).

  When the determination result in step SA2 is affirmative (in the case of special symbol ZA), the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, and also reads a read-ahead command corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories. “D1HxxH” is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SA3). Note that a value indicating the number of reserved memories is set in “xxH” indicated in the lower byte of each prefetch command. For example, when “01H” is set as the lower byte, it indicates that the number of reserved memories is one, and when “03H” is set as the lower byte, the number of reserved memories is three. It shows that. Therefore, the prefetch command “D1HxxH” is a control command that can determine the number of pending storages at the time of a probable big hit regardless of whether or not it is a probable change state and whether or not to make a big hit. Note that the number of reserved storages that the main control CPU 30a confirms in the prefetch command output process is the updated number of reserved memories added by 1 in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command output process.

  If the determination result in step SA2 is negative (in the case of special symbol ZB), the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c and corresponds to the confirmed number of reserved memories. The prefetch command “D2HxxH” is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SA4). Therefore, the prefetch command “D2HxxH” is a control command that can specify the non-probability big hit regardless of whether or not it is in a probable change state and the number of reserved memories at the time of prior determination as to whether or not it is a big win. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command output process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SA1 is negative (if there is a deviation in the non-probability variation state), the main control CPU 30a determines the reach determination random number value acquired in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle and the reach determination. The values are compared to determine whether or not the two values match (step SA5). That is, in step SA5, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle will be out of reach. Judgment. When the determination result of step SA5 is affirmative (in the case of deviation reach fluctuation), the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, and also reads a read-ahead command corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories. “D3HxxH” is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SA6). Therefore, the pre-read command “D3HxxH” is a control command that can specify the reserved storage number at the time of pre-determination as to whether the reach is out of reach and whether or not to reach. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command output process.

  If the determination result in step SA5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c and produces a prefetch command “D4HxxH” corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories. Output to the control board 31 (production control CPU 31a) (step SA7). Accordingly, the pre-read command “D4HxxH” is a control command that can specify the number of reserved memories at the time of the prior determination as to whether or not it is a big hit (reach) and a fluctuation in the uncertain change state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command output process. Then, the main control CPU 30a that has finished the prefetch command output process ends the special symbol input process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the prefetch command output process functions as an assignment determination unit.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game that is on hold. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of stored memories after update (after subtraction). Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a reserved memory number command for instructing the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction) and outputs it to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the non-probability change determination value. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a probability change state, the main control CPU 30a Use the jackpot judgment. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c. When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a jackpot variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a jackpot variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol jackpot symbol as the special symbol for the special symbol display device 12 to display the fixed stop based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. The main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol belonging to the special symbol ZA with a probability of 50/100 and a special symbol belonging to the special symbol ZB with a probability of 50/100. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the special symbol jackpot symbol selects and determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviating symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12, and selects and determines a deviating reach variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a shift variation process for executing the symbol variation game that causes the shift variation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determination items to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. .

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a for the big hit game will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. In the jackpot game, an opening effect that indicates the start of the jackpot game is performed first, and after the opening effect, the round game that opens the jackpot 18 is a predetermined number of rounds (15 times in this embodiment). To the upper limit. In each round game, a round effect is performed. And in the big hit game, after the end of the last round game of the round games, an ending effect is performed and the game ends. The main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing the start of the opening effect to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Next, the main control CPU 30a controls an actuator (not shown) to open and close the special prize opening door 17 to execute each round game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round effect to the effect control board 31 (the effect control CPU 31a) every time each round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing the start of the ending effect to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) after the end of the last round game.

  Next, the control executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the gaming state after the end of the big hit game will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state after the big hit game ends based on the big hit symbol (special symbol) determined in the big hit symbol change game executed just before the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZA is completed. When the probability change flag is set to “1” as its value, it indicates that the current gaming state is the probability variation state, while when “0” is set, the current gaming state is the non-probability variation state. Indicates that On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZB is completed. When the probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability variation command indicating that the probability variation state is present to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), while the probability variation flag indicates “0”. When "" is set, a non-probability change command indicating the non-probability change state is output.

  The main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game based on the special symbols ZA and ZB is completed. When “1” is set as the value of the operation flag, it indicates that the current gaming state is a changeable state. On the other hand, when “0” is set, the current gaming state is not changed. Indicates a short state. When the operation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation command indicating that the speed change state is present to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a).

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a mainly sets a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) as the number of operation times indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game based on the special symbol ZB. It is set in the control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a decrements the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c by -1 (1 subtraction) every time the symbol variation game is executed (output of the variation pattern designation command). When the number of operations reaches “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag after the symbol variation game is finished, and the effect control board 31 (the effect control CPU 31a) is not changed. A non-operation command indicating that is output. The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine to the variable state while “1” is set in the operation flag.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZA is completed, until the next big hit is generated, the probability change state is given with the variable state. In the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZB is ended, the time-short state is given until 100 symbol variation games are ended.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
First, an effect setting process executed when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a) will be described with reference to FIG. When the prefetch command is input, the presentation control CPU 31a of the present embodiment determines whether or not the current gaming state is a normal state that is neither a probability change state nor a short time state, and the determination result is Only in the case of affirmation, the effect setting process described below is executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the continuous performance is executed only in the normal state. The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal state based on whether or not the current gaming state is the variable state. More specifically, the production control CPU 31a receives control information (such as a flag) indicating that the current gaming state is a variable state when the operation command is input from the main control board 30 for production control. If it is set in the RAM 31c, it is determined that the state has changed, and the effect setting process is not executed. On the other hand, the production control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of a non-operation command from the main control board 30, and control information (such as a flag) indicating that the current gaming state is a non-changeable state (normal state). Is set in the effect control RAM 31c, the normal state is determined, and the effect setting process is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the effect setting process, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs each prefetch command from the main control CPU 30a, the input prefetch command (value of the control command) is stored in the reserved storage designated by the command. It is stored (set) in the command storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the number (step SB1). In the effect control RAM 31c of the present embodiment, five command storage areas respectively associated with the number of reserved memories 1 to 4 and the symbol variation game being executed are set. In the following description, a command storage area associated with the symbol variation game being executed may be indicated as a command storage area corresponding to “the number of reserved storages 0”. For example, when the pre-read command “D1H03H” is input from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a stores the pre-read command “D1H03H” in the command storage area associated with the hold storage number 3 in the effect control RAM 31c. Similarly, when the preproduction command “D4H01H” (displacement fluctuation) is input from the main control CPU 30a, the presentation control CPU 31a receives the prefetch command “D4H01H” in the command storage area associated with the number of reserved memories 1 in the presentation control RAM 31c. Remember.

  It should be noted that the production control CPU 31a, every time it is instructed by the main control CPU 30a to start the symbol variation game (inputs the variation pattern designation command), the retention memory number obtained by subtracting -1 (1 subtraction) from the current retention memory number. An update storage process (a so-called shift process) is executed in which the prefetch command is newly stored in association with the effect control RAM 31c. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets the prefetch command stored in the command storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number n (n = 1 to 4) to the reserved memory number n-1 (0 to 3). Store in the associated command storage area. Note that the prefetch command stored in the command storage area associated with the pending storage number 0 is overwritten (ie, erased) by the prefetch command stored in the pending storage number 1 as the update storage process is executed. ). At the same time, the look-ahead command stored in the command storage area associated with the number of reserved memories 4 is overwritten (that is, erased) with the control information indicating that no start-pending ball exists as the update storage process is executed. )

  For example, when the prefetch command “D1H03H” is stored in the command storage area associated with the reserved memory count 3, when the change pattern designation command is input, the prefetch command “D1H03H” is set to the reserve memory count 2. It is stored in the associated command storage area. Further, when the prefetch command “D4H01H” is stored in the command storage area associated with the reserved storage number 0, when the change pattern designation command is input, the prefetch command “D4H01H” is set to the reserved storage number 1. It is overwritten by the value of the prefetch command stored in the associated command storage area. According to such a configuration, the look-ahead command corresponding to the start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in response to the detection of the winning at the start winning port 15 is a symbol variation game based on the corresponding start holding ball. Until it is finished, it is stored and held in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Returning to the description of the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a that stores the prefetch command in step SB1 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command is 2 or more (step SB2). When the determination result of step SB2 is negative (when the designated number of reserved memories is 1 or less), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process. When the determination result of step SB2 is affirmative (when the designated number of reserved memories is 2 or more), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the continuous effect is being executed (step SB3). Specifically, in step SB3, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the effect flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c is 1 or more (whether or not it is set). The effect flag indicates that the continuous effect is being executed when “1 to 4” is set as the value thereof, while the value “0” is set as the value (that is, is set). If no), it indicates that the continuous performance is not being executed. When the determination result of step SB3 is negative (when the continuous effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB3 is affirmative (when the continuous effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 31a changes the pending symbol changes except for the symbol change game corresponding to the prefetch command stored in step SB1. It is determined whether or not the game includes a symbol variation game with a big hit variation or a loss reach variation (step SB4). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch commands “D1HxxH to D3HxxH” are stored in the command storage area associated with the number of reserved memories smaller than the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command. judge. If the determination result in step SB4 is negative (a case where a big hit variation or a loss reach variation is included), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step SB4 is affirmative (when the big hit fluctuation and the outlier reach fluctuation are not included), the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the continuous effect distribution table Ta shown in FIG. 7 on the basis of the obtained value of the effect distribution random number, the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command and the contents of the change. Whether or not the continuous effect can be executed and the content of the effect are determined (step SB5). “Hold 1 to Hold 4” shown in FIG. 7 indicates the number of reserved memories at the time when the prefetch command is input.

  This continuous effect distribution table Ta is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. As shown in FIG. 7, in the continuous effect distribution table Ta, for the reserved memory numbers 2 to 4 specified by the look-ahead command, the effect contents of specific effects to be executed in the symbol variation game for each reserved memory number ( A plurality of types of effect content patterns that can specify the color of the spherical image Gg) are associated with each other. “None” shown in the continuous effect distribution table Ta indicates that the specific effect is not executed (not executed). In addition, “blue” shown in the continuous effect distribution table Ta indicates execution of the specific effect using the blue sphere image Gg, “green” indicates execution of the specific effect using the green sphere image Gg, and “red”. Indicates execution of a specific effect using a red spherical image Gg. In the following description, the specific effect by the blue sphere image Gg is indicated as “specific effect (blue)”, the specific effect by the green sphere image Gg is indicated by “specific effect (green)”, and the red sphere image Gg. The specific effect by may be indicated as “specific effect (red)”.

  Therefore, the effect content patterns Pa0, Pb0, Pc0 in the continuous effect distribution table Ta are effect content patterns indicating non-execution of the continuous effect. On the other hand, the effect content patterns other than the effect content patterns Pa0, Pb0, and Pc0 in the continuous effect distribution table Ta are effect content patterns indicating execution of the continuous effect. For example, in the effect content pattern Pa3, the specific effect (blue) is executed in the first symbol variation game among the two symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous effect, and the specific effect in the second symbol variation game. It has been specified to run (red).

  In the present embodiment, in the order of specific effect (blue) <specific effect (green) = specific effect (red), the jackpot expectation in the last symbol variation game is set higher among the symbol variation games targeted for continuous performance. It is set as the production contents. Further, in the present embodiment, the specific content (blue) <specific performance (green) <specific performance (red) is set as the content of the performance with a high probability variation jackpot expectation level that is a probability variation big hit in the last symbol variation game. Yes. Therefore, in this embodiment, the expectation that the player has can be enhanced in the order of specific effect (blue) <specific effect (green) <specific effect (red). That is, the production contents of the specific effect according to the present embodiment are set in a plurality of stages according to the probability variation jackpot expectation degree (big hit expectation degree). In each effect content pattern, the effect content of the specific effect to be executed in each symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect is the same or higher probability variation jackpot expectation (the jackpot expectation) as the specific effect in the immediately preceding symbol variation game The production content is set.

  Then, in the production stage allocation table Ta, each production content pattern associated with each of the reserved storage numbers 2 to 4 is divided into the number of the pending storage numbers, and the value of the random number for production distribution is this production distribution. A predetermined number is assigned among the numerical values (total 601 kinds of integer values from 0 to 600) that can be taken by the random numbers. For this reason, according to the continuous effect distribution table Ta, one effect content pattern based on the variation content specified by the prefetch command is selected from the effect content patterns associated with the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command. Is determined. For example, when the prefetch command “D3H03H (holding storage number 3 and out of reach reach)” is input, the production content pattern Pb0 has a probability of 151/601 and the production content patterns Pb1 to Pb1 have a probability of 50/601, respectively. Any of Pb9 can be determined.

  In the process of step SB5, when any of the effect content patterns Pa0, Pb0, Pc0 indicating non-execution of the continuous effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines not to execute the continuous effect and ends the effect setting process. To do. On the other hand, in the process of step SB5, when any of the effect content patterns Pa1 to Pa6, Pb1 to Pb10, and Pc1 to Pc15 indicating the execution of the continuous effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a holds the reserved memory specified by the prefetch command. The execution of continuous production for a few minutes of symbol variation game is determined. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a stores (sets) the effect control flag indicating execution of the specific effect in the effect control RAM 31c based on the determined effect content pattern. Specifically, in the effect control RAM 31c of the present embodiment, four effect storage areas respectively associated with the number of reserved memories 1 to 4 are set, and the effect control CPU 31a determines the determined effect content pattern. The effect control flag indicating the execution of the specific effect of the effect content specified in is stored in the effect storage area associated with the corresponding start holding ball. The effect control flag indicates non-execution of the specific effect when “00H” is set as the value, and indicates execution of the specific effect (blue) when “01H” is set. "" Indicates execution of the specific effect (green), and "03H" indicates execution of the specific effect (red). For example, when the production control CPU 31a determines the production content pattern Pb5, as the production control flag, “01H” is assigned to the production storage area associated with the hold memory number 1 and the production storage area is associated with the hold memory number 2. “02H” and “03H” are stored in the effect storage area associated with the reserved storage number 3.

  In addition, every time the CPU 31a for effect control is instructed by the main control CPU 30a to end the symbol variation game (inputs a symbol stop command), the CPU 31a for the effect is set to the reserved memory number obtained by subtracting -1 (1 subtraction) from the current reserved memory number. An effect update process (so-called shift process) for newly storing the effect control flag in the effect control RAM 31c is executed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect control flag stored in the effect storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number n (n = 2 to 4) as the reserved storage number n-1 (1 to 3). Is stored in the effect storage area associated with the. The effect control flag stored in the effect storage area associated with the hold memory number 1 is overwritten with the effect control flag stored in the hold memory number 2 with the execution of the effect update process (that is, erased). ) At the same time, the effect control flag stored in the effect storage area associated with the reserved storage number 4 is overwritten (that is, deleted) with the effect control flag “00H” as the effect update process is executed.

  Then, when the production control flag (the production content of the specific production) is stored in the production control RAM 31c, the production control CPU 31a sets the reserved memory number (2 to 4) designated by the prefetch command as the production flag. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as effect content determination means.

  With the configuration as described above, in the present embodiment, when the reserved storage number 2 is designated by the prefetch command “D4HxxH” that designates the deviation fluctuation, one of the effect content patterns Pa0 and Pa1 can be determined. Further, when the reserved memory number 3 is specified by the prefetch command “D4HxxH”, only the effect content pattern Pb0 can be determined, and when the reserved memory number 4 is specified, only the effect content pattern Pc0 can be determined. On the other hand, when the prefetch command “D3HxxH” for designating the outreach reach variation is input, the effect content pattern that identifies the execution of the specific effect (red) in all of the symbol variation games is specified regardless of the designated reserved memory number. Other production content patterns to be excluded may be determined. In addition, when any of the prefetch commands “D2HxxH” for designating the big hit variation is input, the content of the production that identifies the execution of the specific production (red) in all the symbol variation games regardless of the designated number of reserved memories. Other production content patterns other than the pattern can be determined. In addition, when any of the prefetch commands “D1HxxH” for designating the big hit variation is input, all the production content patterns can be determined regardless of the designated reserved storage number. For this reason, in this embodiment, the situation where the continuous effect for two symbol variation games including the specific effect by the effect contents other than the specific effect (blue) is executed, or the symbol variation game of three times or more is performed. From the situation in which the continuous effect is executed on the target, it is possible to definitely recognize that the reach is formed in the last symbol variation game among the symbol variation games targeted for the continuous effect.

  In addition, in the continuous effect distribution table Ta, the selection rate when the big hit is specified for the effect content pattern including more specific effects (green) or (red) among the effect content patterns associated with each reserved storage number The selection rate is set to be high when the jackpot occupying the selection rate that is the sum of the selection rate when the out-of-order is specified and the selection rate when the specification is specified. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the number of symbol variation games that are the targets of continuous performance is the same, the more the number of symbol variation games with a specific effect (green) or a specific effect (red), the more The big hit expectation degree that becomes big hit fluctuation in the symbol fluctuation game becomes higher. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect (green) and the specific effect (red) are set as effect contents (stages) in which the big hit expectation is set higher than the specific effect (blue).

  In addition, in the continuous production allocation table Ta, the larger the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command, the continuous production in the case where the big hit occupying the entire ratio (decision rate) for determining whether or not the continuous production can be executed is designated. Is set so that the ratio (determination rate) for determining whether or not execution is possible is high. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the number of symbol variation games with the specific effect (green) or the specific effect (red) is the same, the more the number of symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous effect increases, the more The big hit expectation degree which becomes big hit fluctuation in the symbol change game of times becomes high. In other words, in the present embodiment, the greater the number of symbol variation games that make up the continuous performance, the higher the jackpot expectation.

  In addition, in the production table Ta for continuous production allocation, among the production content patterns that identify the same number of specific productions (green) or (red), the production content patterns that include many specific productions (red) are designated as big hits. In this case, the selection rate is set to be high when the probability variation big hit in the entire selection rate is designated. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the number of times of the design variation game accompanied by the specific effect (green) or the specific effect (red) is the same, the more the number of the specific effect (red) increases, There is a high possibility of a big hit in a variable game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the production contents (stages) are set such that the probability variation big hit expectation degree is set higher in the order of specific production (blue) <specific production (green) <specific production (red). In the present embodiment, when the number of symbol variation games with the specific effect (red) is the same, the more the number of the specific effects (green) executed in the other symbol variation games, the more the symbol variation game of the final round. It can also be said that the probability of jackpot expectation in games and the probability of a promiscuous jackpot increase.

  In the continuous effect distribution table Ta, the effect content patterns Pa6, Pa10, and Pa15 can be determined only when the probable big hit is specified by the prefetch command. Therefore, in the present embodiment, from the situation where the specific effect (red) is executed from the first symbol variation game (in other words, in all the symbol variation games) among the symbol variation games that are the targets of continuous production, In the final design variation game, it is possible to definitely recognize that it will be a promising big hit.

Next, the control executed by the effect control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command is input will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data based on the change contents (effect contents) corresponding to the change pattern instructed by the command. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, any one of the effect control flags “01H to 03H” indicating execution of the specific effect in the effect storage area associated with the reserved storage number 1 in the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not is set. When any of the effect control flags “01H to 03H” indicating execution of the specific effect is set, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data corresponding to the effect content of the specific effect indicated by the effect control flag. To do.

  In addition, when any of the effect control flags “01H to 03H” is set, the effect control CPU 31a emits the light emitting units L1 to L4 of the history display device L that changes the emission color in accordance with the execution of the specific effect. Identifies based on the value of the control flag. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a specifies a light emitting unit that presents a history of specific effects (specific effect information). The light emission control flag is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. When “00H” is set as the value of the light emission control flag, all of the light emitting units L1 to L4 emit light when “01H” is set. When the portions L2 to L4 are set to “02H”, the light emitting portions L3 and L4 indicate that the light emitting portion L4 emits white light when “03H” is set. The effect control CPU 31a emits the light emitting unit L1 when the value of the set light emission control flag is “00H”, emits the light emitting unit L2 when “01H”, and emits light when “02H”. When the part L3 is “03H”, the light emitting part L4 is specified as the light emitting part that changes the emission color in accordance with the specific effect. The CPU 31a for effect control specifying the light emitting unit selects the data for light effect based on the specified light emitting unit and the contents of the effect of the specified effect.

  In addition, when the stop control designation command for special symbol is input, the effect control CPU 31a generates a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol (special symbol ZA) is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a selects a jackpot symbol (for example, “777”) that can recognize the probability variation jackpot as the jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol. Generate. When the jackpot symbol (special symbol ZB) is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a generates a jackpot symbol (for example, “222”) that can recognize the non-probable big hit symbol as the big symbol of the decorative symbol. In addition, when the off symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a generates the off symbol as the decorative symbol. At this time, when the variation pattern for variation of the detachment reach is designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a detachment symbol including the reach symbol as a decorative symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to start the variable display of the decorative symbols and start the symbol variable game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the measured elapsed time and the image display data for the specific effect, and executes the specific effect (continuous effect) during the execution of the symbol variation game. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a specific effect control means.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the history display device L (light emitting units L1 to L4) based on the measured elapsed time and the light emission effect data, and the spherical image displayed as the specific effect is executed. The emission color (blue, green, or red) corresponding to Gg is changed. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a changes the emission color only for the light emitting unit specified as the light emitting unit that changes the emission color, and maintains the emission color of the other light emitting units without changing them. In other words, in the present embodiment, the light emission part that changes the light emission color in the current symbol variation game is changed independently of the other light emission parts and the light emission color is changed (specific presentation information is presented). Further, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the generated jackpot symbol or the off symbol at the end of the variation time indicated by each variation pattern, and also displays the final stop when the symbol stop command is input.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command, the effect flag value is decremented by -1 (one subtraction). When the value of the effect flag becomes “0 (zero)” as a result of subtracting the value of the effect flag (when the setting is canceled), the effect control CPU 31a sets all the light emitting units constituting the history display device L. The light emitting units L1 to L4 are controlled to change the light emission colors of L1 to L4 to white, and “00H” is set to the light emission control flag. Therefore, in the history display device L of the present embodiment, when a history of specific effects (specific effect information) is presented in the symbol variation game, the last of the symbol variation games in which the history of the specific effects is the target of continuous effects. It is continuously presented until the end of the number of symbol variation games. The effect control CPU 31a sets “00H” to the effect control flag stored in the effect storage area associated with the number of reserved memories 1 to 4, triggered by the start of the jackpot game (input of the opening command). Clear (erase) everything. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect flag to “0” and clears it upon the start of the big hit game (input of the opening command).

  In addition, when the production control CPU 31a inputs a reserved memory number command from the main control CPU 30a, the effect display device 11 displays the number of reserved ball images Gh equal to the reserved memory number designated by the command. Controls the display content of. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the reserved memory number command, and any of the effect control flags “01H to 03H” is set in the effect storage area associated with the reserved memory numbers 1 to 4 in the effect control RAM 31c. Determine whether it is set. When any of the effect control flags “01H to 03H” is set, the effect control CPU 31a holds the number corresponding to the number of reserved memories corresponding to the effect storage area in which the effect control flag “01H to 03H” is set. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the display mode of the sphere image Gh is a golden character image, and the target notification effect is executed. As a result, in this embodiment, the player is notified of the symbol variation game (starting holding ball) that is the target of the continuous performance.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a specific mode in which the continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 shows a situation in which the production content pattern Pc2 (blue → blue → blue → green) is determined in accordance with the designation of the hold storage number 4 by the prefetch command. Further, FIG. 9 shows a situation in which the production content pattern Pc8 (blue → green → green → red) is determined in accordance with the reserved memory number 4 specified by the prefetch command. In this case, the effect display device 11 performs the target notification effect using the four reserved ball images Gh until the first symbol variation game is started among the symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous effect, It is informed in advance that continuous effects will be performed for four symbol variation games (start-up balls).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the effect display device 11, a blue sphere image Gg appears with the start of the first symbol variation game, and moves toward the light emitting portion L1 of the history display device L. The state is displayed as an image (indicated by arrows Y0 and Y1). In the light emitting unit L1, the light emission color is changed from white to blue, and specific effect information indicating the effect content of the specific effect in the first symbol variation game is presented as the history of the specific effect. At this stage, the player is caused to recognize that the continuous effect (specific effect) is executed for the remaining three symbol variation games by the target notification effect, and the specific effect (green) is displayed in the remaining three symbol variation games. ) Or a specific performance (red) can be expected.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, in the effect display device 11, a blue sphere image Gg appears along with the start of the second symbol variation game and moves toward the light emitting portion L2 of the history display device L. The state is displayed as an image (indicated by arrows Y0 and Y2). Then, in the light emitting unit L2, the light emission color is changed from white to blue, and specific effect information indicating the effect content of the specific effect in the second symbol variation game is presented as the history of the specific effect. At this time, the emission color in the light emission part L1 does not change, but the presentation content is maintained. At this stage, the player is made to recognize that the continuous effect (specific effect) is executed for the remaining two symbol variation games by the target notification effect, and the specific effect (green) in the remaining two symbol variation games. ) Or a specific performance (red) can be expected.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, in the effect display device 11, a blue spherical image Gg appears along with the start of the third symbol variation game and moves toward the light emitting portion L3 of the history display device L. The state is displayed as an image (indicated by arrows Y0 and Y3). In the light emitting unit L3, the light emission color is changed from white to blue, and specific effect information indicating the effect content of the specific effect in the third symbol variation game is presented as the history of the specific effect. At this time, the emission color in the light emitting units L1 and L2 does not change, and the presentation content is maintained. At this stage, the player is made to recognize that the continuous effect (specific effect) is executed for the remaining one symbol variation game by the target notification effect, and the specific effect (green) in the remaining one symbol variation game. ) Or a specific performance (red) can be expected.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, in the effect display device 11, a green sphere image Gg appears along with the start of the fourth (final) symbol variation game, and the light emitting unit L4 of the history display device L displays. A state of moving toward the image is displayed (indicated by arrows Y0 and Y4). Then, in the light emitting unit L4, the emission color is changed from white to green, and specific effect information indicating the effect content of the specific effect in the fourth symbol variation game is presented as the history of the specific effect. At this time, the luminescent color in the light emission parts L1-L3 does not change, but the presentation content is maintained. And in each light emission part L1-L4, the light emission color is changed to white with the completion | finish of the last symbol change game (decoration stop display of a decoration symbol), and the log | history of a specific effect is reset (cleared).

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in the effect display device 11, a blue sphere image Gg appears along with the start of the first symbol variation game and moves toward the light emitting portion L1 of the history display device L. The state is displayed as an image (indicated by arrows Y0 and Y1). In the light emitting unit L1, the light emission color is changed from white to blue, and specific effect information indicating the effect content of the specific effect in the first symbol variation game is presented as the history of the specific effect. At this stage, the player is caused to recognize that the continuous effect (specific effect) is executed for the remaining three symbol variation games by the target notification effect, and the specific effect (green) is displayed in the remaining three symbol variation games. ) Or a specific performance (red) can be expected.

  Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, in the effect display device 11, a green sphere image Gg appears with the start of each symbol variation game, and the history display device L emits light. The state of moving toward the parts L2 and L3 is displayed as an image, and the specific effect information indicating the content of the specific effect in each symbol variation game is presented as the history of the specific effect. At this stage, the player can be made to recognize the remaining number of times that the continuous effect (specific effect) is executed by the target notification effect, and can be expected to execute the specific effect (red) in the remaining symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 9D, in the effect display device 11, a red spherical image Gg appears with the start of the fourth (final) symbol variation game, and the light emitting unit of the history display device L A state of moving toward L4 is displayed as an image (indicated by arrows Y0 and Y4). In the light emitting unit L4, the light emission color is changed from white to red, and the specific effect information indicating the content of the specific effect in the fourth symbol variation game is presented as the history of the specific effect. At this time, the luminescent color in the light emission parts L1-L3 does not change, but the presentation content is maintained. And in each light emission part L1-L4, the light emission color is changed to white with the completion | finish of the last symbol change game (decoration stop display of a decoration symbol), and the log | history of a specific effect is reset (cleared).

  In the history display device L (light emitting units L1 to L4) in the situation of FIG. 8, “blue, blue, blue, green” is presented as a history of specific effects through four symbol variation games (continuous effects). In the history display device L in the situation of FIG. 9, “blue, green, green, red” is presented as the history of the specific effect. For this reason, in the situation of FIG. 8, the player can easily grasp from the history of the specific effects presented on the history display device L that one specific effect was executed in green in the continuous effects. On the other hand, in the situation of FIG. 9, the player can grasp from the history of the specific effects presented on the history display device L that the three specific effects are executed in green or red in the continuous effects. For this reason, in the situation of FIG. 9, the player can easily and intuitively understand that the big hit expectation degree in the final symbol variation game is higher than the situation of FIG. Can be recognized. In the situation shown in FIG. 9, the player is more likely to win a probable big hit in the last symbol variation game than in the situation shown in FIG. 8, because one specific effect is executed in red in the continuous production. I can recognize that.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the present embodiment, the history display device L (light emitting units L1 to L4) is turned on with the same color as the spherical image Gg displayed as a specific effect in each symbol variation game that is a target of continuous effects, and specified. The production history (specific production information) is presented. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily confirm in the past what kind of effect the specific effect has been executed based on the history of the specific effect presented on the history display device L. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp the development of the symbol variation game (the jackpot expectation degree and the probability variation jackpot expectation degree in the last symbol variation game) by integrating the history of the specific effects in the current continuous rendering.

  (2) In this embodiment, when the emission color of the light emitting units L1 to L4 of the history display device L is changed and the history of specific effects (specific effect information) is presented, the history of the specific effects presented is final. Until the end of the symbol variation game of the time (the symbol is fixed stop display), it is continuously presented. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific effect in the last symbol variation game, that is, the content of the last specific effect and the history of the specific effect executed so far are grasped to understand the development of the symbol variation game. Easy to do.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the stage (the color of the sphere image Gg) of the effect content of the specific effect is presented as the specific effect information, not the spherical image Gg itself in the specific effect. Therefore, the player can easily recognize what specific effect has been executed from the history of the specific effect presented on the history display device L, and can easily grasp the development of the symbol variation game.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the history of the specific effect is presented by the history display device L separate from the effect display device 11 for displaying the specific effect as an image. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific effect and the history of the specific effect can be clearly distinguished, and the history of the specific effect can be grasped more easily.

  (5) In this embodiment, each light emission part L1-L4 which comprises the log | history display apparatus L and each symbol variation game which comprises continuous production are matched separately, and each light emission part L1-L4 is made into another light emission part L1. The specific effect information is presented by emitting light in a predetermined color independently of the L4. Therefore, the symbol variation game in which the specific effect is executed and the history of the specific effect can be easily recognized.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the history display device L (light emitting units L <b> 1 to L <b> 4) is provided in the decorative frame 20 surrounding the effect display device 11. For this reason, a specific effect can be executed by the effect display device 11 that displays an image of a decorative symbol (design variation game), and the history display device L (light emitting units L1 to L4) provided around the effect display device 11 is used. A history of specific effects can be presented. For this reason, the specific effect (sphere image Gg) displayed on the effect display device 11 and the presentation of the history of the specific effect by the history display device L can be executed in a closely related manner.

  (7) In particular, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed so that the spherical image Gg moves toward each of the light emitting units L1 to L4. Can be made to feel more related.

  (8) The history display device L is configured by four light emitting units L1 to L4 which are the same number as the upper limit number of storable starting balls. For this reason, in this embodiment, the maximum number of symbol variation games to be subjected to continuous performance is clearly indicated by the light emitting units L1 to L4, and the symbol variation game with a specific effect is executed until the maximum number is reached. The player can be expected to be able to guess the development of the symbol variation game based on the history of the specific effects.

  (9) In particular, the present embodiment is configured so that the continuous effect is not executed for the symbol variation game whose number of times exceeds the upper limit number capable of storing the start holding ball. For this reason, the maximum number of symbol variation games that are the targets of continuous effects and the number of light emitting portions L1 to L4 are more closely matched.

  (10) In the present embodiment, by changing the display mode of the reserved ball image Gh displayed on the effect display device 11, the player is notified of the symbol variation game (starting hold ball) that is the target of the continuous effect. To do. For this reason, the player is informed in advance of the scheduled number of executions of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, that is, how many times the development of the symbol variation game can be estimated based on the history of the specific effect. Can improve the interest of the elderly.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In the said embodiment, you may determine the production | presentation content of a specific production by lottery for every symbol variation game made into the object of a continuous production. In this case, at the time of input of the prefetch command, the content of the specific effect in all the symbol variation games may be determined, and at the start of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect (input of the variation pattern designation command). You may decide to.

  In the embodiment described above, a single specific effect is executed for one symbol variation game, and the history of the specific effect is displayed until the symbol variation game in which the specific effect is executed ends. May be presented. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a is a case where a variation pattern designation command is input, and whether or not a single specific effect can be executed on condition that the continuous effect is not being executed (the effect flag is not set). Can be determined. Further, the effect control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute a single specific effect when the reserved memory number 1 is designated by the prefetch command. If comprised in this way, even if a specific production | presentation is performed, the specific production | presentation which becomes a big hit or lose | release can be performed, without performing the continuous production | presentation for the symbol variation game of multiple times.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may output the prefetch command by the prefetch command output process on condition that the current gaming state is the normal state (non-change state). That is, the main control CPU 30a may not output the prefetch command when the current gaming state is the variable state. In this case, whether or not the state is the variable state (normal state) may be determined with reference to the value of the operation flag. If comprised in this way, CPU31a for production | presentation control can perform a continuous production only when it is a normal state only by performing presentation setting processing only by the input of a prefetch command.

  In the above-described embodiment, each effect content pattern has a probability variation jackpot expectation lower than the effect content in the immediately preceding symbol variation game, as the effect content of the specific effect to be executed in each symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, or You may set the contents of the production which set the big hit expectation degree. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a is executed in another symbol variation game among the symbol variation games targeted for the continuous effect as the effect contents of each specific effect to be performed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect. Regardless of the content of the specific effect, the content of the specific effect is determined. In addition, when the variation content specified by the prefetch command is a big hit, the production control CPU 31a compares the specific production (as the production contents of each specific production to be executed in the number of symbols variation game held with respect to the number of reserved memory as compared to the case of a loss. (Green) or a specific production (red) is determined to be higher. In addition, when the variation content specified by the look-ahead command is a probable big hit, the production control CPU 31a performs as the production content of each specific effect to be executed in the number of symbols stored in the reserved memory as compared to the case of the non-probable big hit. As the contents of each specific effect to be executed in the design variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories, the proportion of the specific effect (red) is determined to be high. By configuring in this way, there may occur a situation where the production content of the specific production does not change with the execution of the continuous production, a situation where the degree of expectation is demoted, and a situation where the degree of expectation is promoted. On the other hand, in this separate example, the history display device L presents a history of specific effects. For this reason, in this separate example, the contents of the specific effects including the contents of the past specific effects are integrated to make the player understand (guess) the development of the symbol variation game, and the player's interest in the continuous effects Can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in a single symbol variation game on the effect display device 11, a variation cycle in which a symbol is started once until it is temporarily stopped and displayed once is displayed multiple times with a specific effect. You may comprise so that the pseudo | simulation continuous production to display can be performed. In this case, as a fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation pattern that can specify fluctuation contents including two fluctuation cycles, a fluctuation pattern that can specify fluctuation contents including three fluctuation cycles, and a fluctuation content that includes four fluctuation cycles are specified. Provide possible variation patterns. The effect control CPU 31a refers to the continuous effect distribution table Ta shown in FIG. 7 when a change pattern that can specify change contents including a plurality of change cycles is specified by the change pattern specifying command. To determine the production contents of the specific production in each fluctuation cycle. In this case, the number of pending storages specified by the prefetch command is read as the number of fluctuation cycles specified by the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation contents specified by the prefetch command are read by the fluctuation contents specified by the fluctuation pattern. . Further, the effect control CPU 31a recognizes whether or not a promiscuous big hit is obtained when a big hit variation is designated by a variation pattern by a stop symbol designation command input together with the variation pattern designation command.

  Then, when the effect content of the specific effect in each change cycle is determined, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 and the history display device L according to the determined effect content, and executes the specific effect and the specific effect. Present the history of. The effect control CPU 31a changes the emission color of the light emitting unit associated with the current variation cycle every time a specific effect is executed in each variation cycle. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a changes the emission color of the history display device L (light emitting units L1 to L4) to white in accordance with the end of the current symbol variation game (input of the symbol stop command) and displays the history of the specific effect. Reset. In this case, one fluctuation cycle is a unit fluctuation effect. Further, the main control CPU 30a that determines the jackpot determination and the special symbol jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) serves as the grant determination means. In addition, a symbol variation game including a plurality of variation cycles is a special variation effect.

  -In the above embodiment, in a single symbol variation game (or one variation cycle in the above-described another example (modified example)), a plurality of specific effects are sequentially executed and each time a specific effect is performed. The history of the specific effect may be presented on the history display device L. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a may determine the effect content from among a plurality of types of effect contents having different jackpot expectations based on the change contents shown in the change pattern as the effect contents of each specific effect. This special effect may be embodied as a display effect (so-called step-up effect) for switching a display image covering a part or all of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) over a plurality of stages. In this example, each specific effect is a unit game effect, and a special effect is formed by a plurality of specific effects, and the main control CPU 30a that determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol and the big symbol of the special symbol becomes the grant determination means. .

  In the above embodiment, the first start winning opening as the first starting opening configured to allow the game ball to always enter the starting winning opening, and the opening / closing blade 16 is always closed, so that the game is always performed. A second start winning opening may be provided as a second start opening for allowing a game ball to enter when the ball cannot enter and the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. In this case, the first symbol variation game is executed based on the detection of entering the ball into the first starting winning opening, and the second symbol variation game is executed based on the detection of entering the ball into the second starting prize opening. Also good.

  In addition, in the first symbol variation game based on the detection of entering the ball into the first starting winning opening, the execution of the second symbol variation game based on the detection of entering the ball into the second starting winning port is the first symbol variation. It may be executed on condition that execution of the second symbol variation game is not put on hold by being executed in preference to the game. Then, when the second symbol variation game is executed by interrupting the first symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, the effect control CPU 31a executes the second symbol variation game that is interrupted. The warning effect may be executed as a notification effect for notifying that the specific effect may be executed. The sign effect is performed by, for example, displaying an effect image (light emission effect image) imitating a state in which the decorative member RY emits light on the effect display device 11. In this case, all the specific effects may be executed along with the execution of the warning effect.

  By configuring in this way, in the case where the continuous effect is executed for the first symbol variation game, when the second symbol variation game is interrupted, the precursor effect is executed and the continuous effect is interrupted. You can make it feel like it ’s going on. Further, by executing the specific effect in the second symbol variation game that is interrupted, it is possible to avoid the continuous effect being executed for the symbol variation game whose number exceeds the upper limit of the number of reserved memories.

  In the embodiment described above, the specific effect history (specific effect information) is displayed in the last symbol variation game of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect after the specific effect information is presented. It may be presented until it is done, until reach is formed, or until a combination of decorative symbols is temporarily displayed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the aspect of a specific production suitably. For example, an image imitating Arabic numerals (for example, 1 → 2 → 3), an image imitating a predetermined character (for example, character A → B → C, etc.), a background image for displaying an image so as to overlap behind a decorative pattern ( For example, it may be executed by displaying images such as morning → daytime → night). In addition, the type (number of stages) of the content of the specific effect may be two types (two steps), or may be four types (four steps) or more.

In the above embodiment, the specific effect may be executed by an effect device (for example, a light emitting lamp or a speaker) provided separately from the effect display device 11.
-In the said embodiment, the number of the log | history of the specific effect which can be shown with the log | history display apparatus L may be set to 2 or 3, or may be set to 5 or more.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise the log | history display apparatus L with a mechanical display. Moreover, it is good also as a liquid crystal display type display provided with the image display part smaller than the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. In this case, the spherical image Gg displayed as an image as the specific effect may be displayed on the history display device L as it is.

  -In the said embodiment, you may provide the log | history display apparatus L in a different location. For example, the history display device L may be disposed adjacent to the stage ST or may be disposed so as to surround the start winning opening 15. The history display device L may be formed by displaying an image on the effect display device 11. However, from the viewpoint of clearly distinguishing the execution of the specific effect and the presentation of the history of the specific effect from the player, it is desirable to configure as in the above embodiment.

  -In the said embodiment, you may perform the alerting | reporting (target alerting | reporting effect) of the symbol variation game (starting holding ball) made into the object of a continuous effect by a different aspect. For example, the holding ball image Gh may be blinked, or the sound (music) output from the speaker may be changed regardless of the holding ball image Gh.

In the above embodiment, the target notification effect may not be executed.
In the above-described embodiment, different contents may be determined in advance in the prefetch command output process, and the player may be aware of different degrees of expectation from the history of specific effects. For example, the degree of expectation that the prescribed number of rounds in the big hit game is 15 may be indicated by the history of specific effects. In this case, a special symbol ZC that grants a jackpot game with a prescribed number of rounds of seven as the special symbol jackpot symbol, or two rounds as the prescribed number of rounds and one round game time (big prize opening 18) Is provided with a special symbol ZD for giving a big hit game with a very short time (for example, 0.032 seconds). In this case, in the prefetch command output process, the type of the special symbol is determined in advance, and a prefetch command is output according to the type of the special symbol determined in advance. The effect control CPU 31a may determine the effect content pattern in accordance with the jackpot symbol (special symbol) designated by the prefetch command. Similarly, the degree of expectation that the number of symbol variation games to which the variable state is given is 100 may be indicated by the history of specific effects. In this case, the special symbol jackpot symbol is defined as 15 rounds as the prescribed number of rounds, and the special symbol ZE that grants a jackpot game that is defined as 30 times as the number of symbol variation games to which the variable state is given, 50 times. A special symbol ZF that provides a jackpot game that stipulates is provided. Then, the effect control CPU 31a may determine the effect content pattern according to the jackpot symbol (special symbol) specified by the prefetch command.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a continuous effect can be performed also in game states other than a normal state. For example, when executing a continuous effect in a probabilistic state, in the pre-read command output process, a preliminary determination as to whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the non-common value of the jackpot determination value is performed, and this is supported. A prefetch command is output to the effect control board 31. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the continuous effect to be executed based on the input of a pre-read command indicating that it matches the non-common value, on condition that the current gaming state is a probable change state. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a grasps the current gaming state based on the probability change command and the non-probability change command input from the main control board 30.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, it is possible to execute a re-variation effect (re-lottery effect) in which the temporary jackpot symbol (decorative symbol) once stopped and displayed is variably displayed and then the final confirmed symbol is determined and stopped (derived). You may comprise. In this case, when the special symbol ZB is designated by the stop symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a can recognize the jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as “probability big hit” or “non-probable big hit” as the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol). A chance symbol) is generated as the fixed symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol ZA is designated by the stop symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a generates either the chance symbol as the ornament symbol jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol that can recognize the probability variation jackpot as the determined symbol. Then, the effect control CPU 31a always generates a chance symbol as the temporary jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol, and executes the symbol variation game. In addition, the special control ZA is designated in the final design variation game for the production control CPU 31a, and the specific production (red) is determined as the production content of all the specific productions in each of the design variation games targeted for continuous production. If it is, the jackpot symbol that can recognize the probability variation jackpot is uniquely determined as the final symbol in the last symbol variation game. Whether or not the specific effect (red) is determined as the effect content of all the specific effects in each symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, the effect content pattern determined in the effect setting process is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. You can figure it out by letting it go.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display type, but may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or a combination of these.

  In the above embodiment, a sub-control board such as a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 and a sound control board for controlling the speaker is provided, and a sub-control board that controls each sub-control board is provided. The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine provided with a single control board that integrally has the functions of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) The effect execution means and the specific effect execution means are also used as an effect display means for displaying the symbol, and the history presentation means is formed separately from the effect display means, and It was provided in the frame which forms the opening part for attaching production display means .

(B) When the entrance to the start port is detected, the grant determination means determines whether or not the advantageous game state is granted in accordance with the execution of the game effect based on the entrance detection. and, the game presentation may include a symbol variation game played a until confirmation stop display from changes start of the symbol as one, the unit fluctuation effect is Oh Ru in the symbol variable game.

(C) the history presentation unit that provided the execution of the symbol variation games the same number and hold the maximum number possible pending.
(D) Of the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended, there is further provided an object notification means for notifying the symbol variation game that is the target of the special variation effect .

(E) The starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port, and the first symbol variation game based on the detection of a ball entering the first starting port is the second symbol Execution of the second symbol variation game based on the detection of the entrance to the starting port is executed in preference to the first symbol variation game, so that the execution of the second symbol variation game is not suspended. And the specific effect is executed along with the execution of the notification effect for notifying that the specific effect is likely to be executed. The specific effect control means interrupts and executes the second symbol variation when the second symbol variation game is executed by interrupting the first symbol variation game targeted for the special variation effect. Ru to execute the notification effect in the game.

  (F) A game execution means for executing a symbol variation game based on detection of a ball entering the starting port, and after deriving a symbol capable of recognizing a hit with the execution of the symbol variation game, giving a winning game state; In the symbol variation game, there is a special effect in which a unit game effect indicating a degree of expectation that a game state advantageous to a player including the winning game state is given in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game is continuously performed a plurality of times. A grant determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous gaming state is given in accordance with the execution of the current symbol change game, immediately before the start of the symbol change game; Based on the determination result of the determining means, as the content of each unit game effect that constitutes the special effect, the content of the effect is selected from the effects set in multiple stages according to the degree of expectation. Effect content determining means to be determined, special effect executing means for controlling the special effect executing means based on the effect contents of the unit game effect determined by the effect content determining means, and executing the special effect, and the unit game effect A game machine comprising: history presentation means for presenting effect information indicating the content of the executed unit game effect as the history of the unit game effect.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Effect display apparatus (effect execution means, specific effect execution means, object notification means, effect display means), 20 ... decoration frame (frame body), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (applying determination means) , 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU (production content determining means), L ... history display device (history presentation means), L1 to L4 ... light emitting section (history presentation section).

Claims (5)

Provided with an effect execution means for executing a game effect based on detection of a ball entering the start opening, and after deriving a symbol that can recognize a hit with the execution of the game effect, the winning game state is given, with a specific effect indicating a grant expectation that advantageous gaming state is provided to the player including the per gaming state along with the execution of game effects, continuously unit fluctuation effect of varying display the symbols a plurality of times A gaming machine that performs a special variation effect to be performed,
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous gaming state is given in accordance with the execution of the game effect based on the detection of the incoming ball, upon the detection of the incoming ball to the start opening,
Based on the determination result of the grant determining means, the content of the effect from among the content of the effect set in a plurality of stages according to the expected degree of grant as the effect content of the specific effect in each unit variation effect constituting the special variation effect Production content determination means for determining
A specific effect control means for controlling the specific effect execution means based on the effect content of the specific effect determined by the effect content determination means, and causing the specific effect to be executed;
Along with the execution of the specific effect, there is provided history presentation means for presenting the specific effect information indicating the content of the effect of the executed specific effect as the history of the specific effect ,
The specific effect is to further show a privilege expectation that a privilege advantageous to the player is given with the grant of the winning gaming state,
The effect contents of the specific effect include the first effect content, the second effect content, and the third effect content, and the second effect content and the third effect content are compared with the first effect content. A gaming machine in which a high degree of expectation of grant is set and a higher degree of expectation of privilege is set in the third effect content than in the second effect content . The grant determination means is configured to determine whether or not the advantageous gaming state is granted at the time of entry detection to the start opening,
The game effect includes a symbol variation game in which symbols are variably displayed, and the unit variation effect is the symbol variation game,
The specific effect control means targets the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the grant determination unit determines, and executes the specific effect in the symbol variation game as the target, thereby executing the special variation effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 to be executed . The gaming machine according to claim 1 , further comprising target notification means capable of executing a target notification effect for notifying a player of each symbol variation game targeted for the special variation effect . The history presentation unit presents the specific effect information until the specific effect ends in the last unit variation effect of the unit variation effects that constitute the special variation effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is continuously presented during the period. The history presentation unit is provided separately from the specific effect execution unit, and includes a plurality of history presentation units individually associated with each unit variation effect constituting the special variation effect,
The history presenting means presents the specific effect information of the specific effect executed in the unit variation effect independently from the other history presenting units by the history presenting unit associated with the current unit variation effect. The gaming machine according to claim 4.

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