JP5478079B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine controlled in a plurality of modes including a special mode in which it is impossible to specify whether a predetermined gaming state or a special gaming state is controlled.

  The pachinko gaming machine performs a jackpot lottery when the game ball launched into the game area wins the start winning opening, and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state by winning the lottery. The types of jackpots include normal jackpots and advantageous jackpots (for example, probability variation jackpots). When the probability variation jackpot is reached, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is the next jackpot lottery. It is controlled to a probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than usual. The occurrence of such a jackpot gaming state or a probability variation state is displayed by variably displaying a symbol on a variation display device such as a special display game such as a liquid crystal display, and a predetermined appearance symbol (generally, the same type) This is notified by deriving the symbol.

  As described above, the jackpots in pachinko machines include a normal jackpot and a probability fluctuation jackpot, but there are many that are notified as a result of a special game until it is a normal jackpot or a probability fluctuation jackpot. Alternatively, there is an effect of notifying whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot is in a probability variation state during the control of the jackpot gaming state or when the jackpot gaming state is ended. On the other hand, there is also a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a latent mode in which it is not possible to specify whether or not the state is controlled to a probability variation state without performing such notification.

  However, if it is not known that it is controlled in the latent mode and controlled in the probability variation state, when the jackpot gaming state ends (or when the short-time state given a predetermined number of times after the jackpot gaming state ends) At that time, the player is given a chance to stop the game. Therefore, the selection of the notice effect in the latent mode (concealment mode) is changed depending on whether or not it is actually controlled to the probability change state, and it is controlled to the probability change state by the difference in the notice effect to be executed. Pachinko machines that have been suggested have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is controlled to the latent mode (concealed mode) until 100 special-purpose games are executed after the jackpot ends. If controlled to the probability variation state, new jackpots often occur before the end of the 100 special figure games, but before the end of the 100 special figure games when the latent mode ends. Just because the next jackpot did not occur does not mean that the probability fluctuation state is not controlled.

  In addition, it is not necessarily known whether or not the probability variation state is controlled by the notice effect in the 100 special drawing games until the latent mode is ended, and when the probability variation state is actually controlled. Even in this case, it may be determined that the notice effect executed during the latent mode is unlikely to be controlled in the probability fluctuation state. For this reason, the end of the latent mode may give the player a chance to stop the game. In addition, when the latent mode ends, the notice effect from there will no longer be expected to be controlled in a probability fluctuation state, so the special game until the next jackpot will be felt boring There is also a problem.

  The present invention makes it possible to control the player again to the special mode even if the special mode in which it is impossible to specify whether the game state is controlled to the predetermined game state or the special game state is once ended. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is sustained and does not diminish the player's expectation when the mode is controlled again in a special mode.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in response to establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result to determine a game result. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (bonus gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result (bonus) is achieved,
A specific determination means (CPU 56) for determining whether or not to make a specific game result in the variation display when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
The gaming state in which the variation display of the identification information is performed is a gaming state in which a predetermined gaming state (a short time state that is not a probability variation state) and a situation in which the predetermined condition is established and the start condition are common, Data relating to the controlled gaming state is stored in the data storage means in any one of a plurality of types of gaming states including the special gaming state (probability variation state) that is easily controlled to the specific gaming state. Game state control means to be stored (when probability variation jackpot, probability variation latent jackpot occurs, control to probability variation state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, and when time saving jackpot occurs, probability variation state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state Control to the short time state: CPU 56),
Controls the execution of effects including a variable display effect (decorative display of decorative symbols) that displays the identification information in a variable manner on the variable display device, and causes the variable display device to derive a display result corresponding to the determination result of the specific determination means. Production control means (CPU for display control of display control board 80);
It is not possible to specify whether the gaming state is controlled to the predetermined gaming state or the special gaming state, and the expectation that the mode of the effect executed in the variable display device is controlled to the special gaming state Means for controlling to any one of a plurality of modes including a special mode (probability variation latent mode) whose degree is higher than that of the normal mode (normal mode). Mode control means for controlling the mode (display control CPU of the display control board 80 (FIGS. 6A to 6C)),
The data storage means holds the stored data even while the gaming machine is powered off,
The game state control means is a type that was controlled when the power was cut off immediately before, based on the data relating to the gaming state stored in the data storage means when the gaming machine was turned on. Including a gaming state return means for controlling the gaming state in the gaming state of
The mode control means includes
When a predetermined fall condition is established when the special mode is controlled, a fall control means for controlling the mode to the normal mode (if the win lottery is won, the normal mode is controlled: the display control board 80 A display control CPU (FIG. 6B));
When a predetermined promotion condition different from the special transition condition is established after being controlled to the normal mode by the fall control means, the promotion control means for controlling the mode to the special mode (when winning the promotion lottery, Control to the probability variation latent mode: a display control CPU of the display control board 80 (FIG. 6C)),
The special mode includes a plurality of special modes (probability variation latency (high) mode, probability variation latency (medium) mode, probability variation latency (low) mode) having different expectations of being controlled to the special gaming state. ,
The promotion control means is a special mode that is controlled immediately before being controlled to the normal mode by the fall control means among the special modes of the plurality of types, or the special mode that is controlled immediately before the special mode. expectations of what is controlled in the game state is controlled to a high special mode (sliding ago probability variation latent (high) if the mode probability variation latency (high) mode only allows the control, before falling are probability variation latent medium Mode, it can be controlled only in the probability variation latency (medium) mode or the probability variation latency (high) mode. If it is before the fall, the probability variation latency (low) mode, the probability variation latency (middle) mode, the probability variation latency (High) mode can be controlled in any mode (Fig. 6 (c))) ,
The normal mode includes a first normal mode (normal (with promotion) mode) in which the promotion condition is established with a predetermined probability, and the promotion condition is established with a lower probability than the first normal mode, or the promotion condition. Including the second normal mode (normal (no promotion) mode) in which
The mode control means is configured such that when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the gaming state controlled by the gaming state return means is not related to the mode that was controlled when the power was turned off immediately before. Regardless of whether the game state is the predetermined game state or the special game state, the start time control means for controlling the mode to the second normal mode (when the power is turned on, the normal (no promotion) mode is set: display control board 80 display control CPU) .

  In the above gaming machine, when it is determined that the specific game result is based on the determination of the specific determination means, the game state is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player based on this, but the special game state is further controlled. When it is controlled, it becomes easier to control to the specific gaming state than when it is controlled to the predetermined gaming state. Here, the display result according to the determination result of the specific determination means is derived to the variable display device. However, in the special mode, it cannot be specified whether or not the game state is controlled to the special game state. ing.

  In the special mode, it is not possible to specify whether or not it is controlled to the special gaming state, but the expectation of being controlled to the special gaming state is higher than the normal mode, so the player controls to the special mode. As a result, you can get a certain level of expectation. However, even in this special mode, if a predetermined fall condition is satisfied, the fall will occur in the normal mode. However, even if the special mode falls to the normal mode, if the predetermined promotion condition is satisfied, the promotion control may be performed again to the special mode. Thereby, even after falling from the special mode to the normal mode, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to be controlled again in the special mode, and to improve the interest of the game.

Moreover, when the special mode falls from the special mode to the normal mode and then is promoted to the special mode again, the special mode that is controlled immediately before the normal mode is controlled, or the special mode that is controlled immediately before the normal mode is controlled. It is to be controlled to a special mode with a higher expectation of being controlled to a special gaming state than. As a result, the player's sense of expectation is never lost because the player has fallen into the normal mode once between the special mode and the special mode.
Furthermore, the normal mode includes a first normal mode in which the promotion condition to the special mode is established with a predetermined probability, and a second normal mode in which the promotion condition is established with a lower probability or the promotion condition cannot be established. There is a mode, but when the gaming machine is turned on, regardless of the mode that was controlled when the power was turned off immediately before, the gaming state is the predetermined gaming state or the special gaming state. Regardless of whether it is present or not, the second normal mode is always controlled. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to know the state immediately after the power is turned on (mostly when the game store is opened) (especially whether the setting value has been changed or the game state is controlled). Sex can be suppressed.

In the above gaming machine,
The effect control means may provide a notice effect (reach notice) for notifying that there is a possibility that a display result as the specific game result is derived based on the determination result of the specific determination means. (Preliminary effect executing means (CPU for display control of display control board 80 (FIG. 8) executed in a notice effect mode selected from among step-up effects (step 1, step 2, step 3), effect A, effect B) ))
The notice effect execution means, when being controlled in the normal mode, the selection of the plurality of types at different selection ratios depending on whether it is controlled in the first normal mode or the second normal mode. The notice effect mode of the notice effect to be executed can be selected from the notice effect modes (the distribution of the reach notice differs between the normal (no promotion) mode and the other effect modes (FIG. 8)). .

  Here, in addition to the controlled mode, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that a display result as a specific game result may be derived based on the decision result of the particular decision means is a plurality of kinds of notice effect aspects. It is executed in the notice effect mode selected from among them. Here, in the normal mode, the first normal mode in which the promotion condition to the special mode is established with a predetermined probability, and the second condition in which the promotion condition is established with a lower probability or the promotion condition cannot be established. Although there is a normal mode, the notice effect mode of the notice effect is selected at a different selection ratio depending on which normal mode is controlled. As a result, even if the player falls into the normal mode, the player can be focused on the notice effect to be executed at this time, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above gaming machine,
The effect control means is a promotion suggestion effect execution means (execution suggestion effect execution means) for executing a promotion suggestion effect (promotional promotion effect) suggesting that the special control mode is controlled by the promotion control means when being controlled in the normal mode. At the start of the variable display in the normal (with promotion) mode, if the promotion to the probability variation latent mode is not determined, it is determined whether or not to promote the promotion effect: the display control CPU of the display control board 80 (FIG. 7B) )).

  Here, the promotion suggesting effect executing means is controlled by the special mode before being controlled by the normal mode, and after being controlled by the normal mode or by the number of times of variable display executed by the variable display device. The mode of the promotion suggesting effect can be changed according to the number of variable displays executed in the variable display device (from the time when the first big hit gaming state is finished and the probability variable latent mode is controlled). Wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right is possible only when the number of fluctuation displays is 30 times or less (FIG. 7B).

  When the player falls from the special mode and is controlled to the normal mode, the gaming state may or may not be controlled to the special gaming state, but is actually controlled to the special gaming state. In this case, the expected value of the number of variable displays executed until the specific display result is obtained is small. In other words, when the number of executed variable displays is increased when the normal mode is promoted to the special mode, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the special gaming state is reduced. Here, since the presentation mode of the promotion suggestion effect can be changed according to the number of times of the variable display, the promotion suggestion in the effect mode according to the player's sense according to the degree of expectation of being controlled to the special game state The production can be executed.

  Further, the promotion suggesting effect execution means is the number of times of variable display executed in the variable display device after being controlled in the special mode before being controlled in the normal mode, or after being controlled in the normal mode. The frequency at which the promotion suggesting effect is executed may be changed according to the number of variable displays executed in the variable display device (when the first jackpot gaming state is finished and the probability variable latent mode is controlled). The frequency of the change display from 30 or less, 31 times to 50 times, and 51 times to 70 times, and the frequency of the promotion promotion effect is different (FIG. 7B).

  Here, since the execution frequency of the promotion suggestion effect can be changed according to the number of variable displays, the promotion suggestion effect is performed at a frequency in accordance with the player's sense according to the degree of expectation of being controlled to the special game state. Can be executed.

Further, when the promotion suggestion effect is executed in any of the promotion suggestion effect modes selected from a plurality of types of promotion suggestion effect modes (wiping in from the top, bottom, left, right, top, bottom, left and right halfway) ,
The promotion suggesting effect executing means is the number of times of variable display executed in the variable display device after being controlled in the special mode before being controlled in the normal mode, or the variable display after being controlled in the normal mode. The promotion suggestion effect mode of the promotion suggestion effect to be executed may be selected from the plurality of types of promotion suggestion effect modes at different selection ratios depending on the number of variable displays executed in the device (first). The number of times of variation display from when the big hit gaming state is ended and the probability variation latent mode is controlled is 30 times or less, 31 to 50 times, and 51 to 70 times. The selection ratio is different (FIG. 7B)).

  Here, since the selection ratio of the effect mode of the promotion suggesting effect can be changed according to the number of times of variable display, in the effect mode according to the player's sense according to the degree of expectation that it is controlled to the special game state The promotion suggestion effect can be executed.

In the above gaming machine,
The effect control means performs a fall suggestion effect execution means (a fall suggestion effect execution means) for executing the fall suggestion effect (falling effect effect) suggesting that the fall control means is controlled to the normal mode when the special mode is controlled. At the start of the variation display in the probability variation latent mode, if the fall to the normal mode is not determined, it is determined whether or not the fall fall effect is performed: a display control CPU of the display control board 80 (FIG. 7A)) is provided. Can be.

  Here, the fall suggesting effect executing means is configured to change the frequency of executing the fall suggesting effect according to the number of variable displays executed in the variable display device after being controlled to the special mode. (The number of variable displays from when the first big hit gaming state is finished and controlled to the probability variation latent mode is 10 times or less, 11 to 30 times, 31 times or more, and the frequency of the falling-down effect is different ( FIG. 7 (a))).

  When controlled in the special mode, the gaming state may or may not be controlled in the special gaming state, but if it is not actually controlled in the special gaming state, the specific display The expected value of the number of variable displays executed until the result is increased. That is, even if the special mode falls to the normal mode, if the number of executed variation displays is still small, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the special gaming state is not so small. Here, since the execution frequency of the fall suggestion effect can be changed according to the number of fluctuation displays, the fall suggestion effect has a frequency in accordance with the player's sense according to the degree of expectation of being controlled to the special game state. Can be executed.

Further, when the fall suggesting effect is executed in any of the fall suggesting effect modes selected from a plurality of types of fall suggesting effect modes (wiping in from the top, bottom, left, right, up, down, and left and right) ,
The fall suggesting effect executing means should be executed from among the plurality of types of fall suggesting effect modes at different selection ratios depending on the number of variable displays executed in the variable display device after being controlled in the special mode. It is also possible to select a fall suggestion effect mode of the fall suggestion effect (the number of times of variation display from when the first jackpot gaming state is ended and the probability variation latent mode is controlled is 10 times or less, 11 to 30 times) The selection ratio of wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right, top and bottom, and left and right is different at times 31 and above (FIG. 7B).

  Here, since the selection ratio of the production mode of the fall suggesting production can be changed according to the number of times of the variable display, in the production mode according to the player's sense according to the degree of expectation that it is controlled to the special gaming state The fall suggesting effect can be executed.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot determination, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the type determination table of the variation pattern of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows typically the fluctuation pattern from which the display result of a decoration symbol turns into a jackpot symbol. It is a figure which shows the various tables for determining the production mode. It is a figure which shows the table for aspect selection of fall / promotion production effect. It is a figure which shows a reach notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process performed by the control part of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the display control CPU of a display control board. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example of the relationship between the change display of a decoration symbol, the change of a production mode, a fall / promotion, and the selection of a reach notice.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. A chance button 16 is provided on the front surface of the hit ball supply tray 3. The chance button 16 is displayed by a player when a predetermined type of effect (in this embodiment, a variation display of a decorative pattern by a predetermined variation pattern) is performed by an effect unit such as the variable display device 9. It is a button that can change the contents of the effect (in this embodiment, the mode of change display in the changeable period) by operating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the variable display device 9, effects (various effects such as pre-reading notice and reach notice, which will be described later) are displayed as the decorative symbols are variably displayed. Further, the variable display device 9 is used not only for performing variable display of decorative symbols in accordance with variable display of special symbols, but also for performing big hit round effects. In addition, a background image is displayed on the variable display device 9 for images of various effects, and the color of the background image is selected according to an effect mode described later.

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

  On the other hand, when the second specific display result (probability variation latent jackpot symbol) is displayed, the fourth specific display result (temporal bonus jackpot symbol) is displayed as the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time. Similarly to the time, it is not notified that the probability variation state is controlled by arranging with symbols other than “1” or “7”. When the fourth specific display result (the symbol for winning the time and college) is displayed, the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 is a symbol other than “1” or “7”.

  As described above, when the second specific display result (probability variation latent jackpot symbol) is displayed and when the fourth specific display result (short-term jackpot symbol) is displayed, the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 is the same. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the gaming state after the first jackpot gaming state has ended. Here, the second specific display result (probability variation latency jackpot symbol) is displayed, and after the first jackpot gaming state is finished, the probability variation latency mode is always controlled. On the other hand, after the fourth specific display result (short and large jackpot symbol) is displayed and the first jackpot gaming state is finished, there are cases where the normal mode is controlled and the probability variation latent mode is controlled.

  That is, when the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 are aligned with symbols other than “1” or “7”, if the first big hit gaming state is controlled and the normal mode is controlled, the probability variation state However, if it is controlled to the probability variation latent mode, it is not known whether it is controlled to the probability variation state or not. Note that both the probability variation latent mode and the normal mode have a plurality of types of effect modes, and mode transitions are also made between various effect modes included in the probability variation latent mode and the normal mode, details of which will be described later.

  When the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed, the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 are displayed in the same three decorative symbols as when the special symbols are displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. It has become the aspect which is not prepared. Note that the second jackpot gaming state controlled by the sudden probability jackpot, as will be described later, is that the opening of the big prize opening 21 is completed in a very short period, and the jackpot round effect is not executed until the next fluctuation display starts. Keep the symbol displayed. However, when the second jackpot gaming state is finished and the next variation display is started, the mode is controlled to the probability variation mode, and the normal gaming state (time reduction) without the player noticing that the sudden probability variation has been suddenly won. It is possible to give the player the impression of being controlled from the probability variation state to the player.

  Note that an aspect in which three decorative symbols that are not any of the first to fourth specific display results are not arranged is a lost symbol. A specific combination of lost symbols (for example, a predetermined combination such as “1-3-5”, “1-5-3”, etc.) is notified of a jackpot stored on hold in a pre-reading notice described later. (However, what is displayed at the time of the pre-reading notice may be a losing pattern other than the chance eye). Details of the prefetch notice will be described later.

  In addition, when the special symbol display 10a or 10b performs variable display of the special symbol and the variable display device 9 performs variable display of the decorative symbol, the decorative lamps 25a to 25c are turned on or the accessory 26 is displayed. There is a case where an effect by driving is performed. The effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are roughly divided into a notice and a notice. The notice is a notice that the contents indicated by the notice may occur, and is indicated by the notice. It is distinguished from notifications that are notifications that definitely indicate that content will occur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in both normal reach and super reach, the left and right decorative symbols (upper and lower decorative symbols in the probability variation latent mode) that are stopped first and second in the process of variable display are aligned in the same type. Although the reach display pattern appears, normal reach is a variation pattern in which the variation display mode of the decorative pattern in the inside is not different from the case of losing (the symbol that is finally stopped is different), and the variation display starts The time required from the end to the end is the same as in normal cases compared to non-reach loss. On the other hand, Super Reach is a variation pattern in which the effect display is performed in which the variation display of the decorative pattern that is stopped last after the reach display mode appears is different from the normal display. Time is considerably longer than non-reach losers and normal reach.

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

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

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

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

  When the type of variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern is determined more finely. Here, only one variation pattern is selected when the variation pattern type is non-reach loss, probability variation jackpot, probability variation latency jackpot, or time-shortage jackpot and normal reach. The variation patterns selected in the case of normal reach lose include a plurality of variation patterns (one frame before, one frame after, two frames after) with different numbers of decorative symbols.

  The variation patterns selected in the case of super reach loss include a plurality of variation patterns (one frame before, one frame after, two frames with different numbers of decorative symbols for Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Pseudo-ream). After frame). In the case of a super reach with a probability variation jackpot, a probabilistic latent jackpot, or a short time jackpot, there are four types: super reach A, super reach B, resurrection reach, and pseudo-ream. However, in the case of super-reach with probability variation latency jackpot or short-time jackpot in the probability variation state, the revival reach and pseudo-ream are not selected, and only one of super reach A and super reach B is selected.

  The revival reach means that the decorative symbols stop in the order of the decorative symbol display areas 9a, 9c, 9b (in the case of the effect mode other than the probability variation latent mode), and the decorative symbols stop in the decorative symbol display areas 9a, 9c. The reach display mode appears, but the decorative symbol display area 9b that is finally stopped temporarily stops the decorative symbol that is the display mode of the loss. After that, the variation display of the decorative symbols is resumed only in the decorative symbol display area 9b, and the variation pattern in which the jackpot display mode is derived when the display is stopped again.

  The pseudo-ream means that the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, but the variation of the special symbol for one time (that is, one start prize) is a decorative symbol. In all of the display areas 9a to 9c (in the case of an effect mode other than the probability variation latency mode), the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped in the display mode of losing (the symbol update is stopped but not confirmed). It may be in a state of swinging or the like), and after that, a decorative pattern variation pattern in which a re-variable display is performed once or a plurality of times to display all the decorative symbols again and again (however, in this embodiment) , It is assumed that there is only a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variable display once.)

  There are two types of pseudo-ream: patterns that allow the reach display mode to appear between the temporary stop and the final stop of the decorative design, and patterns that do not appear. However, because of the need to appropriately select the decorative pattern variation pattern, reach A pattern that does not cause the display mode to appear is also included in the super reach type. Regarding the execution of the pre-reading notice described later, the pseudo-continuous pattern that does not cause the reach display form to be treated is treated in the same manner as other variation patterns that cause the reach display form to appear, but the reach display form is used for the reach notice and flash notification described later. The pseudo-continuous pattern that does not appear is not treated in the same manner as other variation patterns that cause the reach display mode to appear.

  In addition, Super Reach B aligns the decorative symbols with symbols other than “1” or “7” and temporarily stops them, and then re-varies them while keeping all the decorative symbols aligned. It is a fluctuation pattern including a re-lottery to be displayed. In the variation pattern including the re-lottery, in the case of the probability variation jackpot, after the symbols other than “1” or “7” are aligned, the symbol “1” or “7” is finally aligned and stops. However, in the case of a probabilistic latent big hit or short time big hit, after symbols other than “1” or “7” are aligned, the symbols “1” or “7” are finally aligned again and stop. Become.

  Next, an example of a decorative pattern variation display in each variation pattern will be described. FIGS. 5A to 5G are diagrams schematically illustrating an example of a variation pattern in which a display result of a decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol. In FIG. 5, the horizontal axis indicates the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display, and the fluctuation pattern extending to the right side requires a longer time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation of the display result. .

  In FIGS. 5A to 5G, the Δ mark indicates the timing at which the reach display mode appears, and the ▲ mark indicates the display mode in which the three decorative symbols are stopped although not the final display result (resurrection reach, pseudo). The timing at which a ream and a temporary stop in re-drawing) appear. A portion indicated by a wavy line indicates a changeable period in which the decorative symbol variation display mode can be changed by operating the chance button 16. FIGS. 5A to 5G also show the execution timing of the flash notification. However, this will be described in the description of the flash notification described later.

  Here, the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5A has a shorter time required for deriving the display result than the other variation patterns, but the timing at which the reach display mode appears is shown in FIGS. 5B and 5D. , (F) is the same as the variation pattern shown in FIG. The variation patterns shown in FIGS. 5B to 5F have the same time required for deriving the display result, but the variation patterns in FIGS. 5C and 5E are the timing at which the reach display mode appears. However, it is slower than the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 5 (b), (d), and (f).

  Although the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 5C is neither a revival reach fluctuation pattern nor a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 5D shows that the final stop pattern is temporarily lost after the appearance of the reach display mode. It is a fluctuation pattern of the revival reach in which the fluctuation display of the final stop symbol is resumed after a temporary stop in the display mode. The variation pattern shown in FIG. 5E is a pseudo-continuous pattern in which the variation display of all the decorative symbols is resumed after the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped. The variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 (g) takes a longer time to derive the display result than the other variation patterns. However, the time required for the display result to be derived after the reach display mode appears is shown in FIG. It is the same as the fluctuation pattern of 5 (c).

  Both the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 (f) and the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 (h) show the variation display mode of the decorative pattern by the player operating the chance button 16 after the reach display mode appears. Includes a changeable period that can be changed. However, in the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5F, once the decorative symbol variation display is stopped, the display result is fixed without performing the re-lottery, whereas in the variation pattern shown in FIG. This is a variation pattern including a re-lottery in which a variation display of a decorative symbol is temporarily stopped with a symbol other than “1” or “7”, and then the variable variation display of the decorative symbol is resumed, and then a middle result is derived. .

  As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5H, it can be seen that there are different decorative symbol variation patterns that require different times from the start of the variation display to the derivation of the display result. Even when the time required from the start of the variable display to the derivation of the display result is the same, the timing at which the reach display mode appears is different (that is, the time from the start of the variable display to the appearance of the reach display mode, or the reach display mode) It can be seen that there is a difference in the time from the appearance of) to the derivation of the display result.

  Even if the time required from the start of the variable display to the derivation of the display result is different, the time from the start of the variable display to the appearance of the reach display mode is the same, or the display result is derived from the appearance of the reach display mode It can be seen that there are things that have the same time. It can be seen that some or all of the decorative symbols start to be displayed after the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, such as a revival reach, pseudo-ream, or redrawing variation pattern. Furthermore, it can be seen that there are those that include a changeable period in which the manner in which the decorative symbols can be changed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs all of the effects executed in the variable display device 9 other than the decorative pattern change display such as the pre-reading notice, the reach notice, the change in the effect mode, and the fall / promotion effect (described later). Control is to be performed. In addition, with respect to the decorative display variation display, the types of decorative designs to be specifically displayed are determined on the condition that the jackpot determination, the jackpot type determination, and the variation pattern determination performed by the CPU 56 of the main board 31 are followed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 performs control. Furthermore, the flash notification is also controlled by the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

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

  When the special symbol display 10a or 10b starts to display the variation of the special symbol, a command indicating the start winning identification information and the determined variation pattern is displayed on the CPU 56 of the main board 31. To the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Further, when the game state changes, a command indicating the changed game state is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Further, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, a start command is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80, and when a new set value is set, the new set value is set. A command to be shown is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

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

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

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

  However, when controlled to the probability variation latent mode described later, the lighting state of the LED corresponding to the start winning among the LEDs constituting the special symbol hold storage indicators 11a and 11b is changed by the decision to execute the pre-reading notice. Even if the pre-reading notice is made, the chance eye is not displayed in the variation display of the decorative symbol performed before the variation display corresponding to the start winning. However, even when the pre-reading notice is being executed, the probability variation latent mode may be controlled to the normal mode (the reverse is not the case), and the normal mode is controlled before the execution of the variable display based on the start winning. If this is the case, chances are derived in subsequent variable display.

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

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

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

  When the first jackpot gaming state is controlled in this way, or when the first jackpot gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is controlled) even after the first jackpot gaming state ends, the start winning opening 14b is entered. The start-ahead notice is made only for the start prize and no pre-ahead notice is made for the start prize to the start prize opening 14a, but the reach is displayed in the reserved memory of the start prize opening 14a based on the prize before the start prize. It is not determined whether a random number that is a variation pattern in which an aspect appears is included.

  Next, the production mode will be described. The “effect mode” in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is an execution state (displayed on the variable display device 9) determined according to the game state except when being controlled to the first jackpot game state. Background image color and scroll direction of decorative design), and there are a normal mode, a probability variation mode, and a probability variation latency mode. Here, the normal mode is a mode indicating that it is not controlled to the probability variation state (however, as will be described later, the normal mode that has fallen from the probability variation latent mode may be slightly controlled to the probability variation state. Yes). The probability variation mode is a mode indicating that the probability variation state is controlled.

  On the other hand, the probability variation latent mode is a mode in which it is not known whether the probability variation state is controlled or not controlled. There are three types of probability variation latency modes: probability variation latency (high) mode, probability variation latency (medium) mode, and probability variation latency (low) mode, depending on the level of expectation controlled in the probability variation state. There are two types of normal modes: a normal mode in which promotion to the probability variation latent mode is possible (with promotion) and a normal mode in which promotion to the probability variation latent mode is impossible (no promotion).

  There are six types of performance modes: probability variation mode, probability variation latency (high) mode, probability variation latency (medium) mode, probability variation latency (low) mode, normal (with promotion) mode, and normal (without promotion) mode. However, the background image of the same color is displayed on the variable display device 9 in the normal (with promotion) mode and the normal (without promotion) mode. In the probability variation mode, the probability variation latency (high) mode, the probability variation latency (medium) mode, and the probability variation latency (low) mode, a background image of a color different from that in the normal mode and different in each effect mode is displayed on the variable display device 9. It will be a thing. In the probability variation mode and the normal mode (including both promotion and non-promotion), the decorative symbol is scrolled in the vertical direction, but in the probability variation latency mode (including any of high, medium, and low), the decorative symbol is displayed. The scroll direction is changed to the horizontal direction.

  The distribution of the effect mode is first performed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 when the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state is finished. FIG. 6A is a table for assigning effect modes at the end of the first jackpot game state or the second jackpot game state stored in the ROM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80. . The distribution of the performance mode is determined according to the type of jackpot that caused the control to the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state and the value of the mode sorting random number extracted by the display control CPU.

  As shown in the figure, after the first jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot is completed, the probability variation mode is controlled with a probability of 100%. After the first jackpot game state based on the probabilistic promotion jackpot, the probability variation latency (high) mode with a probability of 60%, the probability variation latency (medium) mode with a probability of 30%, and the probability variation latency (with a probability of 10%) Controlled to low) mode. After the first jackpot gaming state based on the time jackpot, the probability variation latency (high) mode with a probability of 5%, the probability variation latency (medium) mode with a probability of 15%, and the probability variation latency (low with a probability of 30%) ) Mode is controlled to normal (no promotion) mode with a 50% probability. After the second jackpot gaming state based on the sudden probability variation jackpot is ended, the probability variation mode is controlled with a probability of 100%.

  When the jackpot of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b occurs, the probability variation probability jackpot ratio is 1/10, and the ratio per hour junior college is 4/10. Therefore, at the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the probability variation state is reached. The degree of expectation of being controlled is (60 × (1/10)) / (60 × (1/10) + 5 × (4/10)) × 100 = 75 (% in the probability variation latency (high) mode. ) In the probability variation latency (medium) mode, (30 × (1/10)) / (30 × (1/10) + 15 × (4/10)) × 100≈33.3 (%). In the probability variation latency (low) mode, (10 × (1/10)) / (10 × (1/10) + 3 × (4/10)) × 100≈7.7 (%).

  As will be described later, when it falls to the normal (with promotion) mode and then promoted to the probability variation latency (high) mode, probability variation latency (medium) mode, or probability variation latency (low) mode, it is controlled to the probability variation state In any case, the probability variation latency (high) mode is more likely than the probability variation latency (medium) mode, but the probability variation latency (middle) mode is less likely to be ) Mode is a mode in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to the probability variation state is higher than that in the mode.

  The normal mode (with and without promotion) still has the possibility of being controlled in the probability fluctuation state when controlled by falling from the probability variation latent mode as will be described later. When it is controlled to the normal (no promotion) mode immediately after the gaming state is ended, it is controlled based on the time and big hit, so there is no possibility of being controlled to the probability variation state. However, when the normal (no promotion) mode is controlled by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as will be described later, the probability variation state may be controlled.

  As described above, either the rate of 100% after the first jackpot gaming state based on the probable promotion jackpot or the rate of 50% after the first jackpot gaming state based on the time bonus The probability variation latency mode is controlled, but this probability variation latency mode does not necessarily continue until the next jackpot occurs.

  That is, when controlled to the probability variation latent mode, the fall of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 (every time the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 10a or 10b starts) falls. A lottery is performed, and when this is won, the production mode is controlled to the normal mode.

  FIG. 6B is a table for determining whether or not to drop from the probability variation latent mode to the normal mode in the falling lottery stored in the ROM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80. As shown in the figure, the probability of determining to fall from the probability variation latency mode to the normal mode differs depending on the type of the probability variation latency mode and the gaming state being controlled. As can be seen from FIG. 6B, the probability variation latency (low) mode has a higher probability of falling to the normal mode than the probability variation latency (middle) mode, and the probability variation latency (middle) mode is higher than the probability variation latency (high) mode. ing. Further, when not controlled to the probability variation state, the fall probability to the normal mode is higher than when controlled to the probability variation state.

  As described above, in the normal mode, there are a normal mode (with promotion) in which there is a promotion to the probability variation latent mode and a normal mode (without promotion) in which there is no promotion, which is controlled? Is determined according to the number of times the decorative symbol (special symbol) is displayed after the first jackpot gaming state is finished and is first controlled to the probability variation latent mode. That is, when the number of variable displays executed after the first big hit gaming state is controlled to the probability variation latent mode for the first time is 70 times or less, the normal (with promotion) mode is controlled, and when the number exceeds 70 times Controlled to normal (no promotion) mode.

  When the normal (with promotion) mode is controlled, whenever the variable display of the decorative display is started on the variable display device 9 (every time the special display of the special symbol display device 10a or 10b is started), The promotion lottery is performed, and when this is won, the production mode is controlled to the probability variation latent mode. Depending on the gaming state and the type of probability variation latency mode that was controlled before falling into normal mode, it is controlled to probability variation latency mode by promotion lottery or which probability variation latency mode is controlled when controlled. To be determined.

  FIG. 6C shows whether or not the promotion lottery stored in the ROM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80 is promoted from the normal (with promotion) mode to the probability variation latent mode. It is a table for determining whether to be promoted to the probability variation latent mode. As shown in the figure, after falling from the probability variation latency mode to the normal (with promotion) mode, the probability of deciding to promote again to the probability variation latency mode, and the probability of selecting the type of the probability variation latency mode to be promoted is normally ( It depends on the type of probability variation latent mode that was controlled immediately before falling to the mode with promotion and the gaming state being controlled. When controlled to the probability variation state, the probability of being re-promoted to the probability variation latent mode is higher than when not controlled to the probability variation state.

  In addition, as can be seen from FIG. 6C, the type of the probability change promotion mode in the case of being promoted from the normal (with promotion) mode to the probability change latent mode was controlled before falling into the normal (with promotion) mode. Only the probability variation latency mode of the same type as the probability variation latency mode, or the probability variation latency mode that has a higher expectation of being controlled in the probability variation state than the probability variation latency mode that was controlled before falling into the normal (with promotion) mode It has become.

  For example, when controlled to the probability variation latency (low) mode before falling to the normal (with promotion) mode, the probability variation latency (low) mode, the probability variation latency (medium) mode, and the probability variation latency (high) mode are all Can be controlled, but can be controlled to either the probability variation latency (medium) mode or the probability variation latency (high) mode when it is controlled to the probability variation latency (medium) mode before falling into the normal (with promotion) mode Therefore, it cannot be controlled to the probability variation latency (low) mode. If it is controlled to the probability variation latency (high) mode before falling to the normal (with promotion) mode, it can be controlled only to the probability variation latency (high) mode, the probability variation latency (low) mode, the probability variation latency (medium) It cannot be controlled by mode.

  As described above, when the fall from the probability variation latency mode to the normal mode is determined, or when the promotion from the normal mode to the probability variation latency mode is determined, the effect mode is switched. The switching of the effect mode is performed by wiping in the image of the effect mode after the switching with respect to the image of the effect mode before the switching.

  When switching from probability variation latency (high) mode, probability variation latency (medium) mode, or probability variation latency (low) mode to normal (with promotion) mode or normal (no promotion) mode, 1) up, down, left, right, 2) up, down, or 3) The normal mode image is wiped in from either the left or right. When switching from normal (with promotion) mode to probability variation latency (high) mode, probability variation latency (medium) mode, or probability variation latency (low) mode, either 1) up / down / left / right, 2) up / down, or 3) left / right The image of the probability variation latency (high) mode, the probability variation latency (medium) mode, or the probability variation latency (low) mode is wiped in. The direction in which the image in the effect mode after switching can be wiped in is selected at random, for example.

  In addition, the fall from the probability variation latency mode to the normal mode, and the promotion from the normal mode to the probability variation latency mode, the number of change displays executed after the first big hit gaming state is controlled to the probability variation latency mode for the first time. As long as it is 70 times or less, it may be repeated any number of times. Even in such a case, the starting point of the number of times of the variable display that is controlled to the normal (with promotion) mode as the normal mode is the first time when the probability variation latent mode is controlled after the end of the first jackpot gaming state. Be careful.

  In addition, the pre-reading notice is executed regardless of the controlled production mode (however, when controlled to the probability variation latent mode, the special symbol hold storage indicators 11a and 11b are turned on). If the pre-reading notice is not executed except for the change), but the pre-reading notice is being performed in the normal (with promotion) mode, the transition from the normal (with promotion) mode to the probability variation latent mode is prohibited (ie, The promotion lottery is prohibited). This is because the scroll direction of the decorative pattern is different between the probability variation latent mode and the normal mode, so if the effect mode is shifted while the pre-reading notice is being performed, the pre-reading notice due to the chance eye display may be difficult to understand. .

  On the other hand, since the pre-reading notice in the probability change promotion mode is executed only by changing the lighting mode of the special symbol hold storage indicators 11a and 11b, there is no possibility that the pre-reading notice by the display of the chance eye becomes difficult to understand. Transition of the production mode from the probability variation latent mode to the normal (with promotion) mode is not prohibited (that is, the falling lottery is executed). Further, the transition from the normal (with promotion) mode to the normal (without promotion) mode is also performed when a pre-reading notice is being performed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the RAM 55 of the main board 31 and the RAM of the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 are both battery-backed up. The game is resumed from the state when it is turned off (however, when a new set value is not set). However, the effect mode is set to the normal (no promotion) mode regardless of the effect mode when the power is turned off immediately before and the game state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, every time the variable display device 9 starts to display the decorative symbols, the falling lottery is performed in the probability variation latent mode. In the normal mode (with promotion), the promotion lottery is performed, and when this is won, the player is promoted again to the probability variation latent mode. Thus, when the player is controlled in the normal mode (with promotion), the player plays the game while expecting to be promoted again to the probability variation latent mode. On the other hand, when controlled to the probability variation latent mode, the game is played while feeling anxious about whether or not the player can fall into the normal mode.

  In order to raise such a player's expectation and anxiety, there is a case where a fall fall effect is performed to raise anxiety about falling to the normal mode when the falling lottery is not won in the probability variation latent mode. When the promotion lottery is not won in the promotion mode, there is a case where a promotion effect is given to express the expectation of promotion to the probability variation latent mode. Here, the falling-down effect is executed in such a manner that the normal mode image is wiped in halfway with respect to the probability variation latent mode image, but as a result, the image is terminated without being wiped in. There are three types of wipe-in directions: 1) up and down, left and right, 2) up and down, and 3) left and right, as in the case of switching from the probability-variation latent mode image to the normal mode image.

  One promotion effect is also executed in such a manner that the image in the probability variation latent mode is wiped in halfway with respect to the image in the normal mode, but as a result, the image is terminated without being wiped in. There are three types of wipe-in directions: 1) up and down, left and right, 2) up and down, and 3) left and right, as in the case of switching from the normal mode image to the probability variation latent mode image. Note that the image in the probability variation latency mode that wipes in midway is an image corresponding to the type of probability variation latency mode that was controlled before falling into the normal (with promotion) mode. In addition, the selection of the aspect of the fallen roll effect and the promoted roll effect (up / down / left / right, up / down, left / right wipe-in) is selected. After the first big hit gaming state is finished, the decorative pattern change display after being controlled to the probability variation latent mode first. It is done according to the number of times.

  Next, the selection of the aspect of the falling effect will be described. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a table for selecting the mode of the fallen rolling effect stored in the ROM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80. As shown in the figure, when the number of decorative symbol variations displayed after the first jackpot gaming state is first controlled to the probability variation latent mode is 10 or less, wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right has a probability of 2%. The wipe-in from the top and bottom is selected with a probability of 4%, the wipe-in from the left and right is selected with a probability of 8%, and the remaining 86% is selected not to perform any manner of falling effect.

  When the number of decorative display variations is 11 times or more and 30 or less, wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right is selected with a probability of 5%, wipe-in from top and bottom is selected with a probability of 20%, and wipe-in from the left and right is selected. It is selected with a probability of 5%, and in the remaining 70%, it is selected that no fall falling effect is executed. When the decorative pattern is displayed more than 31 times, wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right is selected with a probability of 30%, wipe-in from top and bottom is selected with a probability of 20%, and wipe-in from left and right is 10%. It is selected by probability, and in the remaining 40%, it is selected not to execute any manner of falling effect.

  As can be seen from FIG. 7 (a), the rate at which the falling effect is executed in some manner is the display of the variation of the decorative pattern after the first jackpot gaming state is first controlled to the probability variation latent mode. The higher the number of times, the higher. This is because if the actual gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state, the next big hit will occur with a very high probability of 1/30 (in the case of a predetermined set value), so it will not be a big hit This is because the possibility of not being controlled to the probability variation state increases as the number of variation displays executed increases.

  In particular, the probability of executing the falling-down effect at a high rate of 60% when the number of decorative symbol display times is 31 or more after the first jackpot gaming state is first controlled in the probability variation latent mode is increased. Since the expected number of games until the jackpot occurrence in the probability fluctuation state is 30 games (in the case of a predetermined set value), when the fluctuation display exceeding this number is performed and no jackpot has occurred, This is because it is considered more likely that the probability fluctuation state is not controlled.

  Next, selection of a mode of promotion promotion effect will be described. FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a table for selecting a mode of promotion effect stored in a ROM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80. As shown in the figure, when the number of decorative symbol variations displayed after the first big hit gaming state is first controlled to the probability variation latent mode is 30 or less, wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right has a probability of 30%. A wipe-in from the top and bottom is selected with a probability of 20%, a wipe-in from the left and right is selected with a probability of 10%, and the remaining 40% is selected not to execute any promotion promotion effect.

  When the number of decorative symbol display is 31 to 50, wipe-in from the top and bottom is selected with a probability of 20%, wipe-in from the left and right is selected with a probability of 10%, and the remaining 70% It is selected not to execute the falling-down effect in the above mode. Wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right is never selected. When the number of decorative display variations is 51 to 70 (if it exceeds 70, the normal (no promotion) mode is selected anyway), the wipe-in from the top and bottom is selected with a probability of 5%, The wipe-in from the left and right is selected with a probability of 10%, and the remaining 85% is selected not to execute any manner of falling effect. Wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right is never selected.

  As can be seen from FIG. 7 (b), the rate at which the promotion effect is executed in some manner is the variation display of the decorative pattern after the first jackpot gaming state is first controlled to the probability variation latent mode. As the number of times increases, it decreases. This also means that if the actual gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state, the next jackpot will occur with a very high probability of 1/30 (in the case of a predetermined set value), so it will not be a jackpot This is because the possibility of not being controlled to the probability variation state increases as the number of variation displays executed increases.

  In particular, when the number of decorative symbol variations displayed after the first jackpot gaming state is controlled to the probability variation latent mode for the first time is 30 or less, the probability of executing the promotion effect is set to a high rate of 60%. Since the expected number of games until the jackpot occurrence in the probability fluctuation state is 30 games (in the case of a predetermined setting value), even if the jackpot has not occurred in the fluctuation display of the number of times less than this, the probability fluctuation state This is because the possibility of being controlled is considered to be sufficiently high.

  In addition, as an aspect of promotion promotion effect, wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right is only possible when the number of decorative symbols displayed is 30 or less after the first jackpot gaming state is first controlled to the probability variation latent mode. Never executed. This is because when the number of times of change display is 30 times or less, it is considered that there is a high possibility that the probability change state is controlled even if the jackpot has not yet occurred. The reason is that the swaying effect is premier as a promotion sword effect that is considered to be sufficiently likely to be controlled to the probability variation state.

  Next, the reach notice will be described. Reach notice is an effect of notifying whether or not it will develop into a super reach between the change indications (in the case of a probability change jackpot, a probabilistic latent jackpot or a short-term jackpot, it is a choice of super reach rather than a lose or a sudden chance jackpot Since the ratio is high, it can be said that the probability variation jackpot, probabilistic latent jackpot or hourly jackpot will be announced). The reach notice is, for example, the front of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 during the period from when the decorative symbol is variably displayed until the timing at which the effect display in Super Reach can appear the earliest. This is done by displaying a predetermined character on the side. There are a plurality of types of reach notifications, and each of them has a type to which one or more types belong, and after determining the type of reach notification first, of the modes belonging to the determined type The type of reach notice to be executed is determined.

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

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

  In addition, the reach notice is essentially an effect for notifying whether or not it will develop into a super reach between the variable displays, and no reach notice is executed (that is, the type without reach notice is determined). The probability that a certain reach notice is executed (a type other than the reach notice is determined) differs depending on whether or not the variable display is developed into a super reach. However, when some sort of reach notice is executed, the type of distribution depends on whether the production mode is controlled to normal (no promotion) mode or to other modes including normal (with promotion). Are different.

  FIG. 8 is a table for determining the type of reach notice stored in the ROM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80. As shown in the figure, the type of reach notice is whether the fluctuation pattern of the current fluctuation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss, normal reach jackpot (probability fluctuation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or normal reach per hour junior college), or It is determined depending on whether it is a super reach (even in the case of a loss, including a case of a probability variation jackpot, a probability change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot). Further, it is determined depending on whether the production mode is the normal (no promotion) mode or another mode.

  In FIG. 8, a0 to a5, b0 to b5, c0 to c5, and d0 to d5 indicate the probability that each type of reach notice is selected under the conditions in the table. Here, the values of a0 and b0 Is smaller than the values of c0 and d0, and when the variation pattern of the current variation display is non-reach loss, normal reach loss, or normal reach jackpot, it is executed with a higher probability when it is super reach. ing. Of the selection probabilities of a3, b3, c3, and d3, the values of a3 and b3 are 0, and when the variation pattern of the current variation display is non-reach loss, normal reach loss, or normal reach large hit, step 3 Is not selected.

  In addition, when a1: a2: a4: a5 = c1: c2: c4: c5 and the production mode is the normal (no promotion) mode, the sort distribution ratio in the case where a certain reach notice other than step 3 is performed is The variation pattern of the variation display this time is the same whether it is non-reach loss, normal reach loss, or normal reach jackpot, or super reach. Similarly, when b1: b2: b4: b5 = d1: d2: d4: d5 and the mode is a mode other than the normal (no promotion) mode, a sort distribution ratio in the case where some reach notice other than step 3 is performed is performed. This is the same when the variation pattern of the present variation display is non-reach loss, normal reach loss, or normal reach jackpot, or super reach.

  However, a1: a2: a4: a5 ≠ b1: b2: b4: b5 (c1: c2: c4: c5 ≠ d1: d2: d4: d5), and the variation pattern of the current variation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss. In the case of normal reach jackpot or super reach, the selection of reach type differs depending on whether the production mode is the normal (no promotion) mode or another mode.

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

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

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

  As described above, when the reach display mode when the probability variation jackpot is reached, the reach display mode with a symbol different from “1” or “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed. The reach display mode by “1” or “7” that constitutes is displayed only at a rate lower than the rate when the probability variation jackpot is reached among the jackpots.

  On the other hand, the ratio of selecting “1” or “7” as the decorative symbol constituting the reach display mode displayed in the case of normal reach lose or super reach lose is generally a probability change jackpot in the case of jackpot. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the actual gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state when controlled to the probability variation latent mode. In accordance with this, the decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode displayed in the case of normal reach loss or super reach loss is selected. Then, the reach display mode by “1” or “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot symbol causes a phenomenon of reach display mode with a low probability of jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the actual gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state when controlled to the probability variation latent mode, as a decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode displayed in the case of normal reach lose or super reach lose The ratio of selecting “1” or “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot symbol is higher than the ratio of the ratio when the probability variation jackpot is reached. Reach display mode displayed in the case of normal reach loss or super reach loss when controlled to a production mode other than the probability variation latency mode, but not to the probability variation state even if controlled to the probability variation latency mode The ratio of selecting “1” or “7” constituting the probabilistic jackpot symbol as a decorative symbol is the same as that in the case of the jackpot probability probability jackpot in the case of jackpot as in the general case.

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

  Next, flash notification will be described. When it is determined that the flash notification is a probability variation jackpot, a probability variation latency jackpot, or a short-time jackpot, the frame lamp 40 is output at a timing before the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is derived. It is an effect of notifying the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation latent jackpot, or the time-short jackpot by lighting up .about.42 in a predetermined lighting mode. The lighting of the frame lamps 40 to 42 in the flash notification is not interlocked with the fluctuating display of the decorative symbols executed in the variable display device 9, and is executed in a completely independent manner.

  In addition, if it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, probability variation latency jackpot, or short time jackpot, it is determined whether or not the flash notification is executed by a lottery that is completely independent from the determination of the type of reach notice. Will be. When it is determined to execute the flash notification, the execution timing is determined according to the variation pattern of the selected decorative design.

  Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5, FIGS. 5A, 5 </ b> B, and 5 </ b> B that do not include a changeable period in which the decorative symbol variation display mode can be changed according to the operation of the chance button 16. In the variation patterns c), (d), (e), and (g), the flash notification is executed at the timing selected from the timings indicated by the crosses in FIG. Here, a1, b1, c1, and g1, a2, b2, c2, and g2, b3, c3, d3, e3, and g3, b4, c4, d4, e4, and g4 are mutually elapsed times from the start of the variable display. The same timing is shown.

  However, in the variation pattern of FIG. 5A in which the time required to derive the display result is short, there is a high probability of selecting the timing of a1 with a short elapsed time from the start of the variation display as the execution timing of the flash notification. The timing of a2, which is selected in the remaining cases, is also selected by the timings of b1, c1, and g1 in the fluctuation patterns of FIGS. 5B, 5C, and 5G that take longer to derive the display result. Higher than the probability of being.

  The time required from the start of the variable display to the derivation of the display result When comparing the fluctuation patterns in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C, the time required from the appearance of the reach display mode to the derivation of the display result The longer fluctuation pattern of FIG. 5B makes it easier to select the relatively late timings b4 and b3. The time required from the appearance of the reach display mode to the derivation of the display result When the fluctuation patterns in FIG. 5C and FIG. 5G are compared, the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation of the display result The shorter fluctuation pattern in FIG. 5C makes it easier to select relatively early fluctuation timings c1, c2, and c3.

  In the revival reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 (d), the flash notification is performed only at timings d3 and d4 after the timing at which the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped and the display mode of the loss is temporarily displayed. Cannot be selected as. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern shown in FIG. 5E, the timing at which the flash notification is executed only at timings e3 and e4 after the timing at which the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped and the display mode of the loss is temporarily displayed. Cannot be selected as. That is, in the fluctuation pattern of the revival reach and the pseudo-ream, it corresponds to a1, b1, c1, and g1, and a2, b2, c2, and g2 in FIGS. 5 (a), (b), (c), and (g). At the timing, no flash notification is executed.

  5 (f) and 5 (h) including a changeable period in which the variation display mode of the decorative symbol can be changed in accordance with the operation of the chance button 16 among the variation patterns shown in FIG. In the variation pattern, this changeable period is a period during which the flash notification can be executed. That is, the flash notification is executed when the player first operates the chance button 16 during the changeable period. If the player does not operate the chance button 16 before the changeable period ends, even if it is decided to execute the flash notification, not only the changeable period, but also all of the decorative symbols until the change display ends. During the period, no flash notification will be executed.

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

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

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, a start command is sent from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU. However, the RAM of the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 (when the power is turned off immediately before) is sent. The data indicating the effect mode stored in the state is backed up) is rewritten to data in the normal (no promotion) mode regardless of the game state and regardless of the effect mode when the power is turned off. When a new set value is set at startup, a command indicating the set value is sent from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU, but all data stored in the RAM of the display control microcomputer is initialized. (Data indicating the rendering mode when initialized is in the normal (no promotion) mode), and the setting value indicated by the command is stored in the RAM.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms in the main process executed by the CPU 56. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S21), and then executes the game control process of steps S22 to S36. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the clear switch 65 via the switch circuit 32, and determines their state. A switch process is performed (step S22).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in various sub-side boards such as the display control board 80, the variable display device 9 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner in accordance with the special symbol variable display based on the command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main substrate 31. Or a process of executing a big hit round effect when the first big hit game state is controlled. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, specific examples of the execution of effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described with respect to the relationship between the change display of the decorative symbols, the change of the effect mode, the fall / promotion effect, and the selection of the reach notice. Based on FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the relationship between these effects.

  In FIG. 11, the effect mode after the end of the first jackpot gaming state is controlled to the probability variation latency (medium) mode, and the next jackpot does not occur until at least the 75th variation display is started, and the first jackpot gaming state When the 25th fluctuation display is started, the falling lottery is won, when the 57th fluctuation display is started, the promotion lottery is won, and when the 74th fluctuation display is started again The case where a lottery is won is taken as an example.

  Depending on whether or not the actual gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state, the winning probability of the falling lottery and the promotion lottery will differ, but only by performing the production without considering the big hit lottery and the big hit type lottery When considered, since it is the same in any game state except for the winning probability of the falling lottery and the promotion lottery, it will not be described separately depending on the gaming state.

  After the first jackpot gaming state is finished, when controlled to the probability variation latent (medium) mode, from here to the tenth variation display, a fall fall effect in some manner is executed with a probability of 14% It becomes. Since the player is in the probabilistic latent mode, the promotion roll lottery is not executed. Further, the type of reach notice is distributed according to the ratio of b0 to b5 (variation pattern is other than super reach) or the ratio of d0 to d5 (variation pattern is super reach) shown in FIG.

  Next, when the variation display after the first jackpot gaming state is ended is the 11th or later, until the 24th variation display before winning the falling lottery, a fall falling effect in some manner is provided. It will be executed with a probability of 30%. Further, the promotion promotion effect is not yet executed, and the selection of the type of reach notice is not changed. From the end of the first big hit gaming state to the 24th fluctuation display before winning the falling lottery, if the fluctuation pattern of the decorative pattern is normal reach loss or super reach loss, the actual gaming state is a probability fluctuation state If there is, the probability that “1” or “7” is selected as the symbol constituting the reach display mode is increased.

  When the change display after the end of the first jackpot gaming state is the 25th time, if the falling lottery is won, the production mode is controlled from here to the normal (with promotion) mode. As a result of the transition to the normal (with promotion) mode, the falling effect is not executed from here until the fluctuating display after the first jackpot gaming state ends is the 25th time. On the other hand, promotion promotion effects in some form are executed with a high probability of 60%, and half of them are occupied by promotion promotion effects in the form of wipe-in from the top, bottom, left and right. However, here, there is no change in the selection of the type of reach notice.

  Next, when the display of fluctuation after the first jackpot gaming state ends is the 31st or later, the promotion display with a 30% probability (including the wipe-in mode from the top, bottom, left and right) from here to the 50th fluctuation display. Not) will be executed. From the 51st change display to the 56th change display before winning the promotion lottery, the promotion display (not including the wipe-in mode from the top, bottom, left and right) is executed with a probability of 15%. Will be. Further, the falling fall effect is not yet executed, and the selection of the type of reach notice is not changed. When the decorative pattern variation pattern is normal reach loss or super reach loss, even if the actual gaming state is the probability variation state, the probability that “1” or “7” is selected as the symbol constituting the reach display mode is It will not be high.

  When the change display after the 1st jackpot gaming state ends is the 57th time, the promotion to the probability variation latency mode is determined, but before falling to the normal (with promotion) mode, the probability variation latency (medium) mode is entered Since it was controlled, the probability variation latency (low) mode is not entered here. In this case, it is assumed that the probability variation latency (medium) mode is controlled. From here until the 73rd change display before winning the fall lottery, the fall roll effect in some form is executed with a probability of 60%, and the promotion roll effect is not executed.

  Again, there is no change in the selection of the type of reach notice. From the 57th variation display that was promoted again to the probability variation latency (medium) mode until the 73rd variation display before winning the falling lottery, if the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is normal reach lose or super reach lose, If the actual gaming state is a probability variation state, the probability that “1” or “7” is selected as the symbol constituting the reach display mode is increased.

  Next, assuming that the falling lottery is won when the variation display after the first jackpot gaming state is 74th, the variation display has already exceeded 70 times. Will be controlled in normal (no promotion) mode. From here on, the promotion lottery is not executed until the next jackpot, and the promotion roll production is not executed. Since it is the normal mode, it is natural that the falling effect is not executed. In addition, after the 74th fluctuation display won in the falling lottery, the type of reach notice is the ratio of a0 to a5 shown in FIG. 8 (the fluctuation pattern is other than super reach) or the ratio of c0 to c5 (the fluctuation pattern is It will be distributed by (Super Reach).

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

  Here, from the display results of the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, it is very difficult to identify which type of jackpot or which kind of jackpot, but the variable display device 9 has a decorative symbol. The decorative symbols corresponding to the display results derived to the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b as the display results of the variable display are stopped. However, the decorative symbol derived to the variable display device 9 in the case of the probability variation latency jackpot has the same mode as the decorative symbol derived to the variable display device 9 in the case of the time bonus, and is based on the probability variation latency jackpot. By the time the first jackpot gaming state is ended, information indicating that the probability change gaming state is controlled is not notified.

  Further, the production mode of the effect performed by the variable display device 9 is the probability variation latency (high) mode, probability variation latency (medium) mode, probability variation latency (low) mode after the first jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation latency jackpot is completed. However, after the first jackpot game state based on the short and long jackpot is over, in addition to the normal mode, the probability variation latency (high) mode, the probability variation latency (medium) mode, or the probability variation latency (low) mode May be controlled. In other words, when the production mode becomes the probability variation latency mode (the probability variation latency (high) mode, the probability variation latency (medium) mode or the probability variation latency (low) mode), it is specified whether the production mode is also controlled to the probability variation state. Can not be.

  Although the probability variation latent mode is an effect mode in which it is not possible to specify whether or not the state is controlled to the probability variation state, the normal mode (if the first big hit gaming state ends and the control is switched to the normal mode immediately, the probability variation Since there is a high possibility that the player is controlled to the probability variation state compared to the case where the player is controlled to the state), the player can obtain a certain sense of expectation. However, even if the first big hit gaming state is ended and the probability variation latent mode is controlled, if the falling lottery performed every time the variable display is started is won, the player falls into the normal mode.

  However, even if the probability change latency mode falls to the normal mode, if the number of change displays after being controlled to the probability change latency mode for the first time after the end of the first jackpot gaming state is 70 times or less, the normal mode is By winning the promotion lottery, it becomes a normal (with promotion) mode that can be re-promoted to the probability variation latent mode. Thus, even if the probability variation latency mode falls to the normal mode, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of being controlled again to the probability variation latency mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the probability change latency mode is once lowered to the normal mode and then promoted to the probability change latency mode again by the promotion lottery, the same probability variation latency mode as that before the fall to the normal mode is controlled. Probability latency mode with high expectation of being controlled to the probability variation state (for example, if it was controlled to the probability variation latency (medium) mode before falling to the normal mode, the probability variation latency (medium ) Mode or probability variation latency (high) mode only, not probability variation latency (low) mode). As a result, the player's expectation is not diminished from having fallen into the normal mode once between the probability variation latent mode and the special mode.

  In addition, when falling from the probability variation latency mode to the normal mode, the normal mode becomes the normal (with promotion) mode that may be promoted to the probability variation latency mode. This is limited to the case where the number of variable displays after being controlled to the latent mode is 70 times or less. Since the jackpot probability in the probability fluctuation state is 1/30 (in the case of a predetermined set value), even if the fluctuation display of 70 times is repeated, the possibility that the jackpot probability is controlled to the probability fluctuation state is almost zero. It will be close. The player is not bothered by making a transition to a useless probability variation latent mode in a situation where the player recognizes that the possibility of being controlled to the probability variation state is almost zero.

  In addition, when controlled to the probability variation latent mode, there is always a possibility of falling to the normal mode from here, but in reality there are many cases where the falling lottery is not won. However, it is considered that the player advances the game with a sense of anxiety about whether or not he / she will fall into the normal mode every time a new display of decorative symbols is started. If the lottery is not won, the player will be able to moderately feel the player's anxiety because the fall mode effect is the same as the mode when switching to the normal mode. This can improve the interest of the game.

  There are three types of fall-falling effects. The frequency at which the falling-fall effect is performed in any manner and the distribution of the selection ratio of the fall-falling effects are determined according to the first jackpot gaming state. It differs depending on whether the number of times of variation display after first being controlled in the probability variation latent mode is 10 times or less, 11 to 30 times, or 31 times or more. Even when controlled to the same type of probability variation latent mode, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the probability variation state becomes smaller as the number of executed variation displays increases. The tumble fall effect can be executed in accordance with the player's sense according to the degree of expectation that the probability variation state is controlled.

  In addition, when the player falls from the probability variation latency mode and is controlled to the normal mode, after the first jackpot gaming state ends, the number of times of change display after the first control to the probability variation latency mode is 70 times or less and is normal (promotion) If there is a mode, there is a possibility that it will be promoted to the probability variation latent mode from here, but in reality there are many cases that do not win the promotion lottery. However, it is considered that the player is proceeding with a sense of expectation that he / she will be promoted to the probability variation latent mode every time a new decorative symbol display is started. If you do not win the promotion lottery, you can get the player's sense of expectation because the promotion mode is the same as the mode at the time of switching and the mode until the middle, so you can expect the player's expectation. Interest can be improved.

  There are also three types of modes for promotion promotion, but the frequency at which a fall effect is performed in any manner and the distribution of the selection ratio of modes for promotion promotion are also in the first jackpot gaming state. It differs depending on whether the number of times of variation display after being controlled to the probability variation latent mode for the first time after completion is 30 or less, 13 to 50 times, and 51 to 70 times. Even when the mode falls to the normal mode, if the number of fluctuation displays that have been executed is still small, the degree of expectation that the state is controlled to be in the probability fluctuation state is also high. The promotion roll effect can be executed in accordance with the player's sense according to the degree of expectation that the probability variation state is controlled.

  Furthermore, wipe-in from the top, bottom, left, and right of the three types of promotion-enhanced effects is performed with 30 or fewer decorative symbol variations displayed after the first big hit gaming state is first controlled to the probability variation latent mode. It is only executed when When the number of times of fluctuation display is 30 times or less, the possibility of being controlled to the probability fluctuation state is still sufficiently high considering only the number of times of fluctuation display (actually it becomes 1/2 or more). )it is conceivable that. As a result, it is possible to give a premier effect only when the possibility of being controlled to the probability variation state is high in the promotion effect by wiping in from the top, bottom, left and right.

  Since the RAM 55 of the main board 30 and the RAM of the display control board 80 are also backed up by the battery, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game is resumed from the state when the power was turned off immediately before. It has become. However, the production mode when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, regardless of whether or not the setting value is newly set, regardless of the production mode controlled when the power is turned off immediately before, Regardless of whether or not the state is controlled to the probability fluctuation state, the normal (no promotion) mode is selected in which there is no possibility of the promotion to the probability variation latent mode. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to know the state immediately after the power is turned on (mostly when the game store is opened) (especially whether the setting value has been changed or the probability variation state is controlled). Sex can be suppressed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, a reach notice for notifying that there is a possibility that a super reach may appear in the decorative symbol display when the display mode is controlled in any type. Is to be done. There are a plurality of types of reach notices, and any one of these forms is executed (the reach notice of any aspect may not be executed). Here, each aspect of the reach notice is selected at a different rate between when it is controlled in the normal (no promotion) mode and when it is controlled in other presentation modes including the normal (with promotion) mode. It has become a thing. As a result, even if the player falls into the normal mode, the player can be focused on the reach notice to be executed at this time, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as a display result of the variation display of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9, the jackpot symbol of probability variation jackpot, probability variation latent jackpot or hourly jackpot is a combination of three of the same type of ornament symbols. In some cases, a reach display mode that constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol may appear. Here, the probability variation jackpot symbol is an aspect in which three same ornaments of “1” or “7” are arranged, and the probability variation latency jackpot or hourly jackpot symbol is the same ornament symbol other than “1” or “7”. It is the mode which was arranged. The reach display mode includes a mode in which two identical symbols “1” or “7” are arranged, and a mode in which two identical symbols other than “1” or “7” are arranged.

  Here, when the reach display mode is displayed, if the symbol constituting the reach display mode is “1” or “7”, there is a possibility that the probability variation jackpot that determines the control to the probability variation state is determined. Therefore, a player's expectation can be raised. On the other hand, after the reach display mode of “1” or “7” appears, the display result of the loss may be derived to the variable display device 9, but in this case, of course, the game is controlled to the first big hit gaming state. Nor is it controlled by the probability variation state.

  In addition, since the variation pattern that is a big hit in Super Reach includes re-drawing, in the case of the probability variation big hit, the decorative pattern that constitutes the reach display mode that appears halfway before the big hit symbol is finally derived May be other than “1” or “7”. On the other hand, in the case of a probabilistic latent jackpot or short time jackpot, the decorative symbol constituting the reach display mode that appears midway before the jackpot symbol is finally derived will not be “1” or “7”. In other words, the percentage of cases where the reach display mode of “1” or “7” appears in the case where any jackpot except for the jackpot jackpot occurs is the probability fluctuation jackpot in the case where any jackpot except for the jackpot jackpot occurs. Is lower than the rate of occurrence.

  The ratio of selecting “1” or “7” as the decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode that appears in the normal reach lose or the super reach lose is “1” or “7” in the case where some jackpot except for the sudden hit is generated. If the reach display mode is set to the same level as the case where the reach display mode appears, the expectation for the probability variation jackpot is less likely to be increased. Therefore, in general, the ratio of selecting “1” or “7” as the decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode that appears in the normal reach loss or the super reach loss, the probability variation among cases where some big hits excluding sudden big hits occur In many cases, the ratio is the same as the ratio of jackpots.

  When the decorative symbols constituting the reach display mode are selected at such a ratio, the reach display mode configured by “1” or “7” is determined by a decorative symbol other than “1” or “7”. The reach display mode is less likely to be a big hit than the configured reach display mode. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the ratio of selecting “1” or “7” as the decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode that appears in the variation pattern of normal reach lose or super reach lose, When the production mode is controlled to the probability variation latency mode, when it is controlled to the probability variation state, when it is controlled to another production state, or even if it is the probability variation latency mode, it is not controlled to the probability variation state Higher than

  As a result, when a reach display mode with a decorative pattern other than “1” or “7” appears, the player can be expected to win a big hit, and in particular in the probability variation latent mode, “1” or “7” When the reach display mode appears, it can be expected to be controlled to the probability fluctuation state. Thus, regardless of whether the reach display mode that appears in the variation display of the decorative symbol is based on a symbol other than “1” or “7” or the symbol “1” or “7”, The interest of the game can be improved without reducing expectation. Furthermore, if a reach display mode appears even in a variable display that will not ultimately be a big hit, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what kind of design the reach display mode is, and improve the interest of the game Can be made.

  Furthermore, when the probability variation latent mode is controlled, the ratio of selecting “1” or “7” as a decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode that finally becomes lost when controlled to the probability variation state is increased. Therefore, if the average of the whole probability variation latent mode is compared with the normal mode, the ratio of selecting “1” or “7” as a decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode that is also lost is high. By selecting the decorative pattern that constitutes such a reach display mode, in the probability variation latent mode, it is expected that the probability variation state is controlled, and the next hit is also a probability variation jackpot (that is, probability It can be expected that the fluctuating state will continue), and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when a game ball wins in the start winning opening 14a, 14b, the right to display the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol displays 10a, 10b (at the time of the start winning prize). The extracted random number) is stored (holding stored) in the holding storage buffer of the RAM 55. In a variable display based on a right that is reserved and stored separately from the one that is stored prior to the variable display that is performed according to the one right that is stored on hold (pre-execution variable display), a pre-reading notice about the one right Is also to be executed.

  Although the pre-reading notice is basically executed by a process different from the control in the production mode, when the pre-reading notice is executed, the transition from the probability variation latent mode to the normal mode is prohibited. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to easily understand what the meaning display is executed in the variable display device 9 by executing both the transition to the normal mode and the pre-reading notice at the same time. Can be confusing.

  Although it is not possible to completely specify that the probability variation state is controlled even in the probability variation latency mode, it can be expected to some extent that the probability variation state is controlled. It can be said that jackpots are likely to occur. That is, since the player who has a jackpot in the normal mode has a higher degree of surprise for the player, the pre-reading announcement that is a warning of the occurrence of the jackpot is more unexpected for the player. By restricting the transition from the probability variation latent mode to the normal mode when the pre-reading notice is being executed, the player is often surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the probability variation latent mode, even if the prefetching notice is performed, the prefetching notice is executed only by changing the lighting mode of the LEDs constituting the special symbol reservation storage display units 10a and 10b. As described above, since the probability variation latency mode itself is a mode that increases the expectation of jackpot, in the probability variation latency mode, the execution of the pre-reading notice is partially restricted, and what effect is meant in the variable display device 9. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to what is being executed, and the player can be prevented from being confused.

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

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

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

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

  Here, by the time of the end, both of the start winning ports 14a and 14b are successively displayed in the first jackpot gaming state in which the reserved memory reaches the upper limit, or the starting winning port 14b in which the variable display is preferentially performed by electric support. During the short time when the game ball wins, no pre-reading notice is given to the start winning opening 14b. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being given more than the assumed number of game balls by continuously generating the first big hit gaming state by the technical intervention of the player.

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

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

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the variable display device 9 displays a decorative pattern although a difference occurs in the selected variation pattern regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery. The variable display is executed. Then, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation latency jackpot, or the hourly / temporal jackpot, a display mode in which the same kind of symbols are aligned is derived as the display result of the decorative symbol variation display. It has become.

  However, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the short time jackpot, it is not linked with the variation display of the decorative symbol executed in the variable display device 9, and is completely independent of this. In some cases, a flash notification by turning on the frame lamps 40 to 42 may be executed. When the player recognizes that this flash notification has been executed (although for a player who is playing a game while watching the variable display device 9 in a normal case, the flash notification executed by the frame lamps 40 to 42 is It is difficult to recognize), and it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation latency jackpot, or the time bonus jackpot is decided without waiting for the display result of the decorative symbol variation display to be derived, that is, the first jackpot gaming state It is understood that it is controlled by.

  Here, the variation pattern of the decorative design is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns, but the time required from the start of variation to the derivation of the display result differs depending on the plurality of types of variation patterns. The time required from the start of change to the appearance of the reach display mode is different, and the time required from the appearance of the reach display mode to the derivation of the display result is different.

  Therefore, if the execution timing of the flash notification is determined according to only the elapsed time from the start of the decorative symbol display, regardless of the required time, the flash notification is executed and the probability variation jackpot, probability variation latency jackpot, or time bonus jackpot Even after it has been found that the decorative symbols will continue to be displayed, the flash notification will be executed too late and the flash notification will be executed separately from the decorative symbols. There is a case where it is not possible to complete.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the execution timing of the flash notification is selected according to the time required to derive the display result with the selected variation pattern. Even after it has been executed and it turns out that it becomes a probability variation jackpot, probabilistic latent jackpot, or short-time jackpot, the decorative pattern may continue to be displayed indefinitely, or the execution timing of the flash notification may be too late. It is possible to prevent the case where it is not meaningful to execute the flash notification separately from the change display.

  Further, the mode of the decorative pattern variation pattern can be changed according to the player's operation of the chance button 16 in a predetermined changeable period from the start of the variation display to the derivation of the display result. Things are included. When the variation pattern including such a changeable period is executed, the flash notification is also executed at the timing when the player first operates the chance button 16 in this changeable period. For this reason, a player who operates the chance button 16 with the intention of intervening in the display of the decorative pattern can be given a surprise by a flash notification executed at the timing of the operation, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be made. Further, when the player intervenes not only in the display of variation of the decorative symbols but also in the execution of the flash notification, the player's sense of intervention in the game is strengthened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  However, if the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable pattern including a changeable period during which the decorative pattern can be changed, the decorative pattern will be displayed if the player does not operate the chance button 16. In addition to the change in the mode of the flash, the flash notification is not executed. For this reason, it becomes possible to prompt the player to operate the chance button 16 rather than simply changing the decorative display mode of the decorative pattern simply by operating the chance button 16.

  Also, in the decorative pattern variation pattern, after the reach display mode appears, temporarily stop the final stop symbol in the loss display mode, then display the final stop symbol again, and then derive the final display result. The variability pattern of revival reach to be performed, and the quasi-continuous variation pattern that variably displays all the decorative symbols again after temporarily suspending the variation display of all decorative symbols in the display mode of losing, and then deriving the final display result Is also included.

  Since the decorative display of the revival reach and the pseudo-variable variation pattern is executed through the production process as described above, the execution time is usually long. Then, out of the execution time over a long period of time, at the time when the decorative display of the decorative design is temporarily stopped, the player is discouraged by the lost design, and the player's expectation is increased by resuming the display of the final display. It is possible to produce a very effective effect that the player's expectation can be raised to the climax by deriving a large jackpot display result.

  On the other hand, when the decorative pattern variation display is executed by the revival reach or the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, which is a very effective production, the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily suspended in the display mode of the loss first. Until the flash notification is not executed. As a result, the flash notification indicates that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the short-term jackpot, and the remaining portion of the variation display of the decorative pattern of the revival reach or pseudo-variation variation pattern over a long run time Can be prevented from becoming meaningless. In addition, since the flash notification is not executed until the display of the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped in the display mode of losing, the resurrection reach that the player's psychology changes from disappointment to expectation and the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream Effective portions can be executed reliably, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the flash notification is an effect that informs that the probability variation jackpot, probability variation latent jackpot, or short-time jackpot has been determined before the display result of the decorative symbol variation display is derived. There is a reach notice in the notification before the display result is derived. Reach notice is a direct notice that it will develop into super reach, but considering the percentage of super-reach fluctuation patterns selected, probability fluctuation jackpot, probability variation latent jackpot, or short-term jackpot will be decided. It can also be said that it is a notice of what is happening.

  As described above, the flash notification and the reach notification are common in that they are notifications that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation latent jackpot, or the short time jackpot has been determined, although there is a difference between the notification and the notice. However, the execution of the reach notice and the execution of the flash notification are determined completely independently. For this reason, it becomes possible to easily set each of the execution probability of the reach notice and the execution probability of the flash notification to an appropriate probability.

  By the way, the probability variation state is a game state advantageous to a player who has a very high probability that the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 1/30 (in the case of a predetermined set value), whereas the probability variation state is a probability variation state. If not controlled, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is only 1/300 (in the case of a predetermined set value). Considering the probability that a short time jackpot is selected as a probability of selecting a jackpot type without control to the probability variation state, the time jackpot in the probability gaming state is controlled by the player who is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state. Although there is an advantageous aspect, there is also a disadvantageous aspect for the player to end the probability variation state, and the latter is relatively large in proportion.

  In other words, when controlled to the probability variation state, even if it is a big hit, it can be said that a short time big hit is a big hit that is never appreciated by the player. In the probability fluctuation state, we do not select a revival reach or pseudo-variation variation pattern for probability variation latency jackpot or time-shortage jackpot, and use such a pseudo-variation variation pattern, there is a possibility of such an unfavorable short-term jackpot. The display result shown is not bothered to derive. Therefore, a player who does not want to end the probability variation state is not betrayed.

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

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot symbol that is common to the probability variation latent jackpot and the short time jackpot is derived as the result of the variable symbol display on the variable display device 9, and it is specified whether or not the probability variation state is controlled by this. The production mode is controlled to the probability variation latent mode so that it cannot be performed. On the other hand, in the jackpot type lottery, the so-called small hit (the display of the lost symbol as a result of the decorative symbol variation display, and after controlling to the second jackpot gaming state, the control to the short time state that is not controlled to the probability variation state. ), And it may be impossible to specify whether the gaming state after the end of the second jackpot is controlled to the probability fluctuation state based on the sudden jackpot or not controlled to the probability fluctuation state based on the jackpot . Even in the case where it is not possible to specify whether or not the state is controlled to the probability variation state in this way, the effect mode can be changed to the probability variation latent mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the number of variable displays after the end of the first jackpot gaming state exceeds 70 times, the normal mode is not promoted to the probability variation latency mode, but the probability variation latency mode is controlled. Unless the winning lottery is won, the probability variation latent mode is to be continued no matter how many times the variable display after the first big hit gaming state is ended. However, the probability variation latency jackpot is controlled until the next jackpot occurs in the time-short state at the same time as it is controlled in the probability fluctuation state, whereas the time-shortage jackpot is only in the time-short state up to 100 times. It was not controlled.

  In other words, if the number of variable displays after the end of the first jackpot gaming state exceeds 100 times and the time-short state is ended, it means that the time-hit was hit, that is, it is not controlled to the probability variation state, and 100 times If the time-short state does not end even if the value exceeds, it means that the probability variation latent jackpot, that is, the state is controlled to the probability variation state. In other words, even if it is controlled to the probability variation latency mode, if the number of fluctuation displays after the end of the first jackpot gaming state exceeds 100, it will be known whether it is controlled to the probability variation state or not. Control may be performed until the number of times of variable display reaches 100, and thereafter, control may be performed in the probability change mode or the normal mode according to the gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation jackpot and the probability variation latency jackpot are both jackpots that control the occurrence of the next jackpot to the probability variation state and the short time state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state. Was a jackpot that was controlled as a time jackpot until 100 fluctuation displays were completed after the end of the first jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, after the first jackpot gaming state ends, a normal jackpot that is not controlled in either the probability variation state or the short-time state is provided (and the probability per hour-short jackpot is reduced accordingly), and the probability variation latency jackpot is the first jackpot It is good also as a jackpot which controls to a probability fluctuation state after completion | finish of a gaming state but does not control to a time-short state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the fall from the probability variation latent mode to the normal mode is achieved by winning the fall lottery performed when the variable display device 9 starts displaying the decorative symbols in any probability variation latent mode. Was supposed to be done. The winning probability of this falling lottery was different depending on the type of probability variation latency mode and the gaming state (whether or not the probability variation state), but further, the probability variation latency mode is the first after the first jackpot gaming state has ended. The winning probabilities of the falling lottery may be made different depending on the number of times the decorative symbol change display has been executed since the time of control.

  In addition, instead of performing the fall from the probability variation latent mode to the normal mode according to the result of the fall lottery, the variation of the decorative pattern executed from the time when the first jackpot gaming state is finished and the first control is made to the probability variation latent mode. It may be performed according to the number of times of display. The number of times of variation display before falling to the normal mode may be different for each type of probability variation latent mode. For example, from the probability variation latency (low) mode in which the degree of expectation controlled to the probability variation state is low, the thirty-first variation display (in the case of a predetermined set value) with the reciprocal of the probability variation jackpot is 31st It is assumed that the normal mode is dropped when the fluctuation starts, but the 46th display is started from the probability variation latency (medium) mode and the 61st variation display is started from the probability variation latency (high) mode. It is good also as what makes it fall. You may use together the fall to the normal mode by the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation display, and the fall to the normal mode by winning of a fall lottery.

  In the above embodiment, there are three types of the probability variation latency (high) mode, the probability variation latency (medium) mode, and the probability variation latency (low) mode according to the degree of expectation that the probability variation state is controlled. Although there is a difference in probability, any probability variation latent mode may fall to the normal mode. On the other hand, it is not possible to specify whether or not the state is controlled to the probability variation state (that is, after the first jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation latent jackpot, the first jackpot gaming state based on the short time jackpot is terminated) Although it can be controlled later), a probability variation latent (fixed) mode that does not fall into the normal mode may be provided. This probability variation latent (fixed) mode can have a higher expectation that the probability variation state is controlled than any other probability variation latent mode that may fall into the normal mode.

  In the above embodiment, the normal mode is defined as the normal (with promotion) mode in which there is a possibility of promotion to the probability variation latent mode and the normal (without promotion) mode in which there is no possibility of promotion to the probability variation latent mode. It was done. Change to this normal (no promotion) mode, or in addition to this, there is no possibility of promotion to probability variation latent mode, but very low probability (less than 10% of normal (with promotion) mode) The normal (thin promotion) mode that can only be promoted to the probability variation latent mode may be determined as the normal mode. In addition to or in addition to the normal (no promotion) mode, it is promoted only to the probability variation latency mode that is the same as the type of probability variation latency mode that was controlled immediately before or has a lower probability of probability variation state. The normal (promotion low) mode that cannot be performed may be determined as the normal mode.

  Here, for example, when there are three types of normal modes, that is, normal (with promotion) mode, normal (low promotion) mode (or normal (low promotion) mode), and normal (no promotion) mode, the first big hit gaming state If the number of decorative symbol changes that have been executed from the time when control is first changed to the probability variation latent mode is 50 times or less, the normal (with promotion) mode is selected, and if it is 51 times or more and 70 times or less, it is normal. It is also possible to control to the normal (no promotion) mode in the (promotion thin) mode (or the normal (promotion low) mode) if it is 71 times or more.

  In the embodiment described above, the distribution of the falling-down effect mode in the probability variation latent mode is the number of times the decorative symbol variation display is executed from the time when the first jackpot gaming state is completed and the probability variation latency mode is first controlled. However, it may be changed according to the type of the probability variation latent mode. For example, in the probability variation latency (high) mode in which the degree of expectation of being controlled in the probability variation state is relatively low, the probability of selecting a certain type of falling effect is lowered, and the probability variation state is controlled. In the probability variation latency (low) mode in which the degree of expectation is relatively low, it is possible to increase the probability of selecting a certain type of falling effect.

  In the above embodiment, as a mode of promotion promotion effect selected in the normal (with promotion) mode, wipe from the top, bottom, left and right ends the first big hit gaming state before being controlled in the normal (with promotion) mode. Thus, the selection can be made only when the number of decorative symbol variation displays executed from when the probability variation latent mode is first controlled is 30 times or less. On the other hand, the wipe from the top, bottom, left, and right as the aspect of the falling fall effect selected in the probability variation latency mode is also, for example, the number of times the decorative symbol variation display executed since the first time the probability variation latency mode was controlled. It is good also as what is selected on condition that it is 31 times or more.

  In the above embodiment, the selection distribution of the mode of promotion promotion in the normal (with promotion) mode is performed, and the probability change latency is first after the first jackpot gaming state is finished before being controlled in the normal (with promotion) mode. It is assumed that the pattern is changed according to the number of times of the decorative pattern change display executed from when the mode is controlled. On the other hand, the selection distribution of the mode of promotion promotion effect may be changed in accordance with the number of decorative symbol change displays executed after falling into the normal (with promotion) mode.

  In the above embodiment, the production mode is switched from any probability variation latency mode to the normal mode, or from the normal (with promotion) mode to any probability variation latency mode. The image of the mode is performed by wiping in from 1) up / down / left / right, 2) up / down, or 3) left / right. It was to be chosen.

  On the other hand, a mode that instantaneously switches from the image in the mode before switching to the image in the mode after switching without wiping in is added, and from any probability variation latency mode to normal mode or normal (with promotion) mode When the effect mode is switched to any of the probability variation latent modes, the mode of image switching is selected according to the tables of FIGS. 7A and 7B (up / down / left / right and up / down according to the tables of FIGS. 7A and 7B). If none of the left and right are selected, switching may be selected instantaneously).

  In the above embodiment, the probability of selecting “1” or “7” constituting a part of the probability variation jackpot symbol as the decorative symbol constituting the reach display mode appearing in the variation pattern of normal reach loss or super reach loss is When the probability variation state is controlled in the latent mode, it is set higher than when it is controlled to another effect mode or when it is not controlled to the probability variation state in the probability variation latent mode. On the other hand, when the probability variation latent mode is not controlled to the probability variation state, the probability variation jackpot symbol is configured as a decorative symbol constituting the reach display mode that appears in a variation pattern of normal reach loss or super reach loss. The probability of selecting “7” may be lowered.

  In addition, the probability of selecting “1” or “7” as a decorative pattern constituting a reach display mode that appears in a variation pattern of normal reach loss or super reach loss when controlled to the probability variation state in the probability latent mode is It may be different depending on the type of the latent mode. For example, in the probability variation latency (high) mode where the expectation of being controlled to the probability variation state is high, a reach display mode that appears in a variation pattern of normal reach loss or super reach loss when controlled to the probability variation state is configured. The probability of selecting “1” or “7” as the decorative design to be made may be extremely high. As a result, the effect of increasing the expectation of being controlled to the probability variation state is synergized by the effect of the type of the probability variation latent mode and the effect of the reach display mode, and is exerted extremely remarkably. .

  In the above embodiment, in addition to the RAM 55 of the main board 31, the RAM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80 is also battery-backed up. However, the RAM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80 may not be battery backed up. In this case, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is newly turned on, the game is resumed from the state when the power was turned off immediately before using the data backed up in the RAM 55.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is newly turned on, the data in the RAM included in the display control microcomputer has been erased, but the command sent from the main board 31 at the time of turning on (current state such as gaming state). The data on the execution of the production is set based on the progress of the game. However, the effect mode that is set when the power is turned on is the effect mode when the power is turned off (regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the probability variation state) indicated by the command sent from the substrate 31 ( Regardless of this, the normal (no promotion) mode may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-variable display pattern has only one pseudo-variable display as the decorative pattern variation pattern. However, a pseudo-continuous pattern in which the re-variable display is executed a plurality of times may be selected. . Here, even in the pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which the re-variable display is executed a plurality of times, there may be a pattern that causes the reach display mode to appear between the last temporary stop and the final stop of the decorative design, and a variation pattern that does not appear. In any case, regarding the execution of the pre-reading notice, it can be handled in the same manner as the variation pattern that causes the reach display mode in the above embodiment to appear (that is, when the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the pseudo-variable variation pattern). If the random number indicating the pseudo-variation pattern is included in the hold memory, the pre-reading notice is not performed).

  Furthermore, the decorative pattern variation pattern may include a pattern in which some effect other than reach display or pseudo-ream (slip of the design) is defined. For the execution of the pre-reading notice, not only the variation pattern that causes the reach display mode to appear and the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous pattern, but also the variation pattern for which some effect is defined in the variation pattern of the decorative design, Can be handled in the same manner as the variation pattern that causes the reach display mode to appear.

  In the above-described embodiment, the flash notification is executed before the display result of the decorative symbol variation display is derived when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the short-term jackpot is determined. This is to announce that the probability change jackpot, the probable promotion jackpot, or the hourly jackpot will be announced. On the other hand, when the flash notification is determined to be a jackpot of probability fluctuation, it is executed before the display result of the variation display of the decorative symbol is derived to become a jackpot of probability fluctuation. It is good also as an effect which announces.

  In this case, even if it is decided to execute the flash notification when the variation pattern including the re-lottery is selected, the same symbol other than “1” or “7” is aligned and the variation display of the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. Until it is done, the execution of the flash notification may be prohibited. In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 (h), after the reach display mode appears, a changeable period is provided before all decorative symbols temporarily stop. Can not be executed. Even in this case, the flash notification is issued at the timing after the same symbols other than “1” or “7” are arranged and the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped (for example, at the timing h5 indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 5H). It may be executable.

  Fluctuation patterns including re-lotteries will increase the time required to derive the display result, but the same pattern other than “1” or “7” will be displayed in the execution time over the long period. The player is discouraged when the change display of the symbol is temporarily stopped (disappointment in the sense that the probability change state is not controlled or the probability change state ends), and the probability of the player by restarting the change display It is possible to increase the sense of expectation for control and continuation to the fluctuating state, and finally to produce a very effective presentation that can raise the player's expectation to the climax by derivation of the probability fluctuation chart Is.

  And with the variation pattern including the re-lottery that becomes a very effective production in this way, the flash notification will not be executed until the temporary stop of the decorative design, the probability variation jackpot will be understood by the flash notification, It is possible to prevent the effect that should be caused by the re-lottery from occurring, and to prevent such an effect from being meaningless. Moreover, since the flash notification is not executed until it is temporarily stopped in a mode of jackpot symbol other than “1” or “7”, the most effective re-drawing that the player's psychology changes from disappointment to expectation The portion can be executed reliably, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the revival reach or the pseudo-variation variation pattern is selected, even if it is decided to execute the flash notification, the variation display of the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the display mode of losing. Had completely banned flash notifications. Of course, the flash notification may be executed with a very low probability even when the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped in the display mode of losing. For the variation pattern including the re-lottery when the flash notification is to be notified of the probability variation jackpot, the variation display of the decorative symbol is temporarily suspended with the same symbol other than “1” or “7” aligned. In addition, the flash notification may be executed with a very low probability.

  Alternatively, when the revival reach or pseudo-variable variation pattern is selected, it is prohibited to determine the execution of the flash notification itself, that is, the execution of the flash notification is prohibited until the final display result is derived. You can also Even for the fluctuation pattern including re-drawing when the flash notification is to announce the probability variation jackpot, it is prohibited to determine the execution of the flash notification itself, that is, until the final display result is derived. Execution can also be prohibited.

  In the above embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state, when it is determined that the probability variation latency jackpot or the hourly jackpot is decided, the revival reach or the pseudo-variation variation pattern cannot be selected. I was trying. Of course, even if it is determined that the probability variation latency jackpot or the time-shortage jackpot is determined in the probability variation state, it is possible to select a revival reach or pseudo-variation variation pattern with a very low probability.

  The above embodiment includes only a pseudo-variable variation pattern in which the variation display of the decorative symbols is temporarily stopped in the display mode of losing, and then the re-variable display is performed only once so that all of the decorative symbols are variably displayed again. However, a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which such re-variation display is executed a plurality of times may be selectable. When a pseudo-variation pattern in which a plurality of re-variation displays are executed is selected, the execution of the flash notification can be limited until the last temporary stop is performed.

  In the above embodiment, in the case where it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation latency jackpot, or the time bonus jackpot, it is possible to change the changeable period during which the decorative display variation display mode can be changed by operating the chance button 16. When the variation pattern including the change pattern is selected, the flash notification is to be executed at the timing when the player first operates the chance button 16 in the changeable period (however, it is determined that the flash notification is to be executed). If)

  However, the execution timing of the flash notification in this case is not limited to the timing when the player first operates the chance button 16 in the changeable period. For example, the timing at which a predetermined number of operations are performed when the chance button 16 is operated repeatedly, the timing at which the operation duration time when the chance button 16 is continuously operated reaches a predetermined time, etc. The timing at which a predetermined condition regarding the operation of the chance button 16 is satisfied can be set.

  Further, even if it is decided to execute the flash notification, if the chance button 16 is not operated during the changeable period, the flash notification is not executed. However, at the end timing of the changeable period, the flash notification is issued. It may be executed. In this case, since the flash notification can be executed even if the player does not operate the chance button 16, even if the player cannot operate the chance button 16 for some reason such as carelessness, the flash notification is executed. There is no loss of performance effect.

  In the above embodiment, the flash notification is a frame in an independent predetermined manner that is not linked with the variation display of the decorative symbol at a timing before the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is derived. The lamps 40 to 42 are turned on for execution. However, if it is executed in an effect device other than the variable display device 9 in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed and is executed in an independent manner not linked with the variable display of the decorative symbols, effects other than the frame lamps 40 to 42 are performed. It is also possible to execute an effect of notifying the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation latent jackpot, or the short time jackpot similar to the flash notification in the apparatus.

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

JP 2008-18020 A (paragraphs 0041-0057 etc.)

Claims (1)

A variable display device is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information according to establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result to determine a game result, and when the game result becomes a specific game result A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
A specific determination means for determining whether or not to make a specific game result in the variation display when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
The gaming state for performing the variable display of the identification information is a predetermined gaming state, a gaming state in which the predetermined gaming state and the establishment condition of the starting condition are common, and is more easily controlled to the specific gaming state than the predetermined gaming state. A gaming state control means for controlling to a gaming state of any of a plurality of types of gaming states including a special gaming state, and storing data relating to the controlled gaming state in a data storage means ;
Effect control means for controlling the execution of effects including a variable display effect that causes the variable display device to display identification information in a variable manner and to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the specific determination means;
It is not possible to specify whether the gaming state is controlled to the predetermined gaming state or the special gaming state, and the expectation that the mode of the effect executed in the variable display device is controlled to the special gaming state Means for controlling to any one of a plurality of modes including a special mode having a higher degree than the normal mode, and mode control means for controlling to the special mode based on at least a special transition condition being satisfied Prepared,
The data storage means holds the stored data even while the gaming machine is powered off,
The game state control means is a type that was controlled when the power was cut off immediately before, based on the data relating to the gaming state stored in the data storage means when the gaming machine was turned on. Including a gaming state return means for controlling the gaming state in the gaming state of
The mode control means includes
A fall control means for controlling the mode to the normal mode when a predetermined fall condition is established when the special mode is controlled;
Comprising a promotion control means for controlling the mode to the special mode when a predetermined promotion condition different from the special transition condition is established after being controlled to the normal mode by the fall control means;
The special mode includes a plurality of types of special modes having different expectations of being controlled in the special gaming state,
The promotion control means is a special mode that is controlled immediately before being controlled to the normal mode by the fall control means among the special modes of the plurality of types, or the special mode that is controlled immediately before the special mode. Control to a special mode with high expectation that it is controlled in the gaming state ,
The normal mode includes a first normal mode in which the promotion condition is satisfied with a predetermined probability, and a second normal mode in which the promotion condition is satisfied with a lower probability than the first normal mode, or the promotion condition cannot be satisfied. Mode and
The mode control means is configured such that when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the gaming state controlled by the gaming state return means is not related to the mode that was controlled when the power was turned off immediately before. A gaming machine , further comprising a startup control means for controlling the mode to the second normal mode regardless of whether the game state is a predetermined game state or the special game state .

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