JP5502526B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a big hit game is performed when a big hit is determined in the big hit determination.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, various game effects have been performed in order to improve the interest of the player. For example, a pachinko gaming machine is proposed that is configured to be able to shift to an effect mode in which an effect that is advantageous to the player is executed until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed when a predetermined condition is established. (For example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, two types of effects are set as reach effects that are performed after the reach combination is displayed and before the big hit combination or the off-set combination is stopped. Specifically, the first reach production (normal reach production) set with a low jackpot expectation level and the second reach production (super reach production) set with a high jackpot expectation level are set, and the first in the transition destination production mode. The appearance rate of 2-reach production is increased. Note that the jackpot expectation degree indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a big hit to the overall appearance rate that is the sum of the appearance rates in the case of a big hit.

JP 2003-144669 A (Claim 1, paragraph numbers [0050] to [0058])

  By the way, in a pachinko machine, a big hit determination is performed based on a predetermined jackpot lottery probability (for example, 1/300), and if the big hit determination is made in the big hit determination, the big hit symbol is displayed in the symbol variation game. Has been derived. Therefore, even if the appearance rate of the second reach production in the transition destination production mode is increased as in Patent Document 1, it is not guaranteed that a big win will be guaranteed, and as shown by the lottery probability of the big win. Even if a 2-reach effect appears, there are more cases where it results in a gap. In other words, no matter how high the appearance rate of the second reach production is, it is accompanied by randomness to actually win a big hit. Therefore, in Patent Document 1, the appearance rate of the second reach effect does not become a big hit during the state where the appearance rate of the second reach effect is high and the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed. Returning to the original probability, the player's expectation for the second reach production may be killed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the invention is to change the design mode of the symbol variation game executed during the stay in the production mode. The object is to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping the degree of expectation of jackpot.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 determines the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by the random number value extracted when winning the start winning means at the start of the symbol variation game. Game start time determining means, when winning to the start winning means, the winning time determining means for determining the effect contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the random number value, and the winning time determination means is the effect content of the symbol variation game When it is determined that a reach is included, and there are a plurality of start holding balls stored in the storage means at the time of the determination, a mode transition effect is performed for a symbol variation game based on the start holding balls of the plurality of balls. A continuous production determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a continuous production to be executed, and a production mode that can be shifted when the continuous production determination unit determines that the continuous production can be executed. A presentation mode control means for a constant, if the winning time determination means determines to include reach as effect details of the symbol variation game symbol variation based on starting hold balls stored in the storage means at the time the determination was Reach storage means for storing reach information indicating that there is a possibility that a symbol variation game including a reach may exist in the game, and the effect mode includes a symbol variation game executed during the effect mode. Including a first effect mode indicating that the probability of a big hit is high and a second effect mode indicating that the probability is lower than the first effect mode, wherein the effect mode control means is configured to determine the continuous effect. The effect of the symbol variation game based on the target starting hold ball, which is the opportunity for the means to determine whether or not the continuous performance can be executed, is expected that the symbol variation game will be a big hit Is the first effect content set to be high, at least from the symbol variation game immediately before the symbol variation game based on the target start hold ball, the first effect mode or the second at a predetermined first rate. While making the transition to the production mode, the production content of the symbol variation game based on the target start holding ball, which is the opportunity for the continuous production determination means to determine whether or not the continuous production can be executed, has a higher degree of expectation than the first production content. If the content of the second effect is set to be low, at least the symbol variation game immediately before the symbol variation game based on the target start holding ball is shifted to the second effect mode with a higher probability than the first ratio. In the random number, reach determination is used when a reach determination is made as to whether or not to form a reach when the determination result of the big hit determination whether the game start time determination means is a big hit or not is negative The determination value includes a reach determination value that is compared with the reach determination random number, and according to the stored number of start-up balls when the symbol variation game is executed. Whether the winning determination means is a first reach determination value in which the value of the reach determination random number is changed in accordance with the stored number of starting and holding balls stored in the storage means. Or the second reach determination value that is set to the same value regardless of the stored number of starting and holding balls stored in the storage means, and the continuous production determination means includes: When the winning determination means determines that the reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value and includes the reach and determines that the reach determination value is the second reach determination value, the reach storage means The reach If the reach information is stored, and if the reach information is not stored, the determination of whether to execute the continuous effect is affirmed, while the reach information is stored The gist is to make a negative determination as to whether or not to execute the continuous performance .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the reach memory is stored in association with a symbol variation game based on a start holding ball stored in the reach memory means as a possibility of reach. The gist of the invention is to provide a changing means for changing the reach information stored in the means to information indicating that there is no possibility of reach .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game start time determining means for determining the effect of the symbol variable game indicated by the random number value extracted when winning the start winning means at the start of the symbol variable game; When winning the winning means, the winning time determining means for determining the effect contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the random number value, and when the winning time determining means determines that reach is included as the effect contents of the symbol variable game In addition, when there are a plurality of start holding balls stored in the storage means at the time of the determination, whether or not to execute a continuous effect for executing a mode transition effect for a symbol variation game based on the plurality of start holding balls Continuous effect determination means for determining whether or not the effect mode control means for setting an effect mode that can be shifted when the continuous effect determination means determines that the execution of the continuous effect is possible The effect mode includes a first effect mode indicating a high probability that the symbol variation game executed during the effect mode is a big hit, and indicates that the probability is lower than the first effect mode. A second effect mode, wherein the effect mode control means is configured such that the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the target start-up holding ball that is the trigger for the continuous effect determination means to determine whether or not the continuous effect can be executed. When the variation game is the first production content set with a high expectation level to be a big hit, at least a predetermined first rate from the symbol variation game immediately before the symbol variation game based on the target starting and holding ball While changing to the first effect mode or the second effect mode, the continuous effect determination means based on the target start-up holding ball that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is determined. If the effect content of the program is the second effect content set with a lower expectation than the first effect content, at least from the symbol change game immediately before the symbol change game based on the target start hold ball than the proportion of 1 is shifted into the second effect mode with high probability, the effect content before symbol symbol variation games continuous rendition of executable is based on the object starting hold balls that triggered it is determined, the symbol variation game When a transition is made to the first effect mode or the second effect mode based on the content of the reach reach effect by forming a reach after the start of the game, the symbol change game based on the target start holding ball If the production content of the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after is a production content that has a higher expectation level that is a big hit than the previous symbol variation game, the production mode that has been set is inherited. The gist is to continue.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to grasp the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game executed while staying in the production mode from the type of the production mode of the transition destination.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect of production | presentation mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the reach probability. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a continuous production | presentation determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows a transfer destination determination table. The flowchart which shows a continuous production execution process. The flowchart which shows production mode setting processing. (A), (b) is a timing chart which shows the mode transition aspect according to the production content of the symbol variation game performed immediately after the completion | finish conditions of prefetch mode are satisfied. The flowchart which shows the continuous production execution process in 2nd Embodiment. (A), (b) is a timing chart which shows the mode transition aspect according to the production content of the symbol variation game performed with a continuous production in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. The front frame 14 is configured by integrally molding an upper plate 15 capable of storing game balls, and a glass support frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is assembled on the back side. . In addition, a lower plate 16 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower part of the front frame 14, and on the right side of the lower plate 16, A launching handle 17 for launching a game ball that is turned by a player when the game ball is fired on the game board 13 is mounted. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an electric decoration display unit (decorative lamp) 18 that performs a light emission effect, and a plurality of speakers 19 that output various sounds and perform an audio effect.

Next, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described in detail.
Near the center of the game board 13, a display frame body (center accessory) 21 with various display devices and various decorations is mounted. A set opening 21a that opens in a horizontally long rectangle when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the display frame 21. A liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is provided on the display frame 21 in alignment with the set opening 21a. An effect display device 22 is mounted. The effect display device 22 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. It has become. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 23 is provided in the lower left game area of the display frame 21. In the special symbol display device 23, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  Then, in the special symbol display device 23, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the effect display device 22 starts displaying the decorative symbols at the same time when the symbol variation game is started. The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped before the game is ended, and the decorative symbols in each column are confirmed at the end of the game. Stopped display. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbols is changing. “Temporary stop display” means that the symbols are shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display device 23 and the effect display device 22, a display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed at a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit or miss) from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is the symbol. A fixed stop is displayed at the end of the floating game. The plurality of types of special symbols in this embodiment are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a missing symbol that can recognize a gap. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 displays nine types of numbers [1] to [9] as decorative patterns for each column. In this embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 22 is formed to be much larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 23 so that the effect display device 22 stands out in front of the player. It is arranged. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display contents of the effect display device 22 in which the display effect (reach effect or notice effect) is performed by various images in front of his / her own eyes than the special symbol display device 23, and the effect display A big hit or loss will be recognized from the symbol combination derived and stopped in the symbol variation game of the device 22. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns displayed on the effect display device 22 are confirmed and stopped, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along the predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) for each column in the effect display device 22 when the symbol variation game is started. Then, when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 22 The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns are temporarily displayed as the same symbols, and columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The effect display device 22 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 23. The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 23 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 22 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol correspond to each other. The fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . In addition, when the special symbol display device 23 is confirmed and stopped, the symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, a display effect related to the symbol variation game (a symbol variation game in which symbols in three columns are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols) is performed. .

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) special symbol holding light emitting sections are provided in the lower left game area of the display frame 21 and in the lower left portion of the special symbol display device 23. A special symbol hold storage display device Ra is provided. Then, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra informs the player of the number of special design start reserved balls stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start hold storage number”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a game ball that has been entered as a start hold ball when the game ball enters a start winning opening 25 disposed below the display frame 21, and the start hold The number of spheres is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a special figure start reserved storage number. The special figure start reserved memory number indicates the number of symbol variable games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variable games). The special figure start reserved memory count is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening and decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). . The special symbol on-hold storage display device Ra is configured to notify the player of the number of symbol-changing games on hold (the number of on-hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the special symbol on-hold light emitting unit.

  Further, in the game area below the display frame 21, a start winning opening 25 as a start winning means having a ball entrance 25a for a game ball is arranged. Behind the start winning opening 25, a start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided as a start winning means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered.

  Also, in the game area below the start winning opening 25, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 27 having a large winning opening door 26 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. It is installed. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 27. The big prize opening 27 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 27 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 26 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win the winning ball. be able to. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by an internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the big prize opening 27 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 26 is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds set as an upper limit (15 times in the present embodiment). One round game satisfies the condition that the established round game time elapses from the start of the round game or the predetermined maximum number of game balls enter, whichever comes first To finish. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area of the game board 13 (below the big prize opening 27), the game balls that have been launched into the game area and have not entered any of the prize openings are out balls. An out bulb port 28 is formed for discharge. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 28 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) effect modes including effect modes that can be set when execution of a continuous effect, which will be described in detail later, is determined. In the present embodiment, the background image displayed on the effect display device 22 is different for each effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the three production modes have different production modes. Specifically, a normal mode MA that stays when the continuous performance is not being executed is set. Furthermore, a pre-reading mode MB that stays when it is determined that execution of a continuous effect, which will be described in detail later, is set. Furthermore, the prefetch mode MB includes a low prefetch mode MB1 as a second effect mode indicating that the probability that the symbol variation game executed during the effect mode is a big hit is low, and a symbol executed during the effect mode. A high look-ahead mode MB2 is set as the first effect mode indicating that the probability that the variable game is a big hit is high. Further, during the stay in each effect mode, a background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay is displayed on the effect display device 22.

Hereinafter, the transition mode of the production mode will be described with reference to FIG.
When winning the lottery to determine whether or not to perform the continuous performance while in the normal mode MA, transition to the low prefetching mode MB1 or the high prefetching mode MB2 from the start of the first symbol variation game where the execution of the continuous performance is determined. To do. At this time, if the production content of the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production is a content with a high jackpot expectation, it is easier to shift to the high prefetch mode MB2 than the low prefetch mode MB1. Yes. On the other hand, when the production content of the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production is a content that is set with a low jackpot expectation level, it is easier to shift to the low prefetch mode MB1 than the high prefetch mode MB2. . In addition, the prefetch mode MB is the end of the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous performance, or the termination of the symbol variation game that satisfies the continuation condition as to whether or not to continue the prefetch mode MB. Thus, the mode is shifted to the normal mode MA.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 35 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 35 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing on control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. Further, a sub-integrated control board 36, an effect display control board 37, and a sound / lamp control board 38 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 36 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 35. The effect display control board 37 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 22 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub integrated control board 36. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 38 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting timing, etc.) of the electric display 18 and the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 19.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 35, the sub-integrated control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the main control board 35, a main control CPU 35a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 35b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 35a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 35c is provided. A main control ROM 35b and a main control RAM 35c are connected to the main control CPU 35a. The main control CPU 35a includes a start port switch SW1 for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning port 25, a count switch SW2 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning port 27, and a special symbol display device. 23 and a special symbol hold storage display device Ra are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a updates random values such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, special figure distribution random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers every predetermined cycle ( Execute random number generation processing). The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not the big hit. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. Further, the main control CPU 35a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control RAM 35c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 35b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 35b. The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 are determined and stopped. The pattern used as the base of the production | presentation (display effect, light emission effect, audio | voice effect) until is complete | finished is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally subjected to the reach effect and finally the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is an effect developed so that the symbol change game finally reaches the final symbol combination after the reach effect. Further, the outlier effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. In the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 22, after the reach symbol combination is formed, the symbol combination (the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is an effect performed in In the special symbol display device 23, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. Further, the off-line effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for out-of-line effect changes after the start of the symbol variation game in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column). This is an effect of stopping and deriving symbols to each column.

Hereinafter, an example of the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
The fluctuation pattern P <b> 1 is a fluctuation pattern for an off-stage effect, and specifies “normal fluctuation” as the fluctuation content. Note that “normal variation” means that after the start of the symbol variation game, symbols in each column are stopped in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column) and symbols are displayed in each column. This is a deviant effect.

  The variation patterns P2 and P7 are variation patterns that can specify the content of the effect classified as “normal reach (NR)” as the variation content. In the normal reach, after the start of the symbol variation game, the same symbol is derived into a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) to form a reach, and the remaining symbol sequences (in this embodiment, the middle) This is an effect of deriving a symbol by changing the column) for a predetermined time. And the fluctuation pattern P2 is a fluctuation pattern for an outlier reach effect that finally displays the outlier symbol in a fixed stop state, while the fluctuation pattern P7 is a fluctuation pattern for a big hit effect that finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop state. It is a pattern.

  The variation patterns P3 to P6 and P8 to P11 are patterns that can specify “super reach” as the variation content. After reaching the symbol variation game, the super reach is derived by deriving the same type of symbols to a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences (in this embodiment, the left column and the middle column), and then reaching through the normal reach. It is a production performed by developing the production. Super reach is an effect of causing a character or the like to appear and deriving the symbol to the final symbol stop line by the action of the character. Then, the fluctuation patterns P3 to P6 are fluctuation patterns for an outlier reach effect that finally displays the off symbols in a fixed stop display. On the other hand, the variation patterns P8 to P11 are variation patterns for the big hit effect that finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop state.

  More specifically, the variation patterns P3 and P8 are variation patterns that can identify the content of the effect classified as “super reach SA” as the variation content. Further, the variation patterns P4 and P9 are variation patterns that can specify the content of the effect classified as “super reach SB” as the variation content. Further, the variation patterns P5 and P10 are variation patterns that can specify the content of the effect classified as “super reach SC” as the variation content. The variation patterns P6 and P11 are variation patterns that can specify “super reach SD” as the variation content.

  In these effects, the big hit expectation is set to increase in the order of NR <SA <SB <SC <SD. Note that the jackpot expectation indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a big hit to the overall appearance rate in which the appearance rate in the case of a big hit is different from the appearance rate in the case of a big hit. On the other hand, the higher the ratio of the appearance rate when the jackpot is, the higher the jackpot expectation. In the present embodiment, the production content set with a high jackpot expectation level becomes the first production content, while the production content set with a low jackpot expectation level becomes the second production content. For example, when NR and SA are compared, NR becomes the second effect content, while SA becomes the first effect content.

  In addition, the “production contents” in the present embodiment refers to the result of the jackpot determination as to whether or not a big hit, the result of the reach determination as to whether or not a reach, and a reach such as “Super Reach SA” to derive a symbol. It refers to the variation mode (effect content) specified by the variation pattern until the time of the completion.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 4). In the variation pattern distribution table, random values for variation pattern distribution are distributed so that a variation pattern that can be selected for each of the big hit effect, the outlier reach effect, and the outlier effect can be specified. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for distributing the variation pattern are set in 239 ways from “0” to “238”.

  For example, in FIG. 4, 166 random pattern distribution random values are assigned to “NR (outlier reach effect)”, while 10 (variable reach effect) are assigned to “SA (outlier reach effect)”. Random values for distribution pattern distribution are distributed. In addition, 11 variable pattern distribution random numbers are assigned to “SB (out of reach reach production)”, while 34 variation pattern distribution is provided into “SC (out of reach reach production)”. Random numbers are assigned. In addition, in the “SD (outlier reach effect)”, 18 values of random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are distributed. Therefore, when the reach determination is affirmative, the probability that the variation pattern associated with the effect content classified as “NR” is selected is the highest.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the big jackpot lottery (big hit judgment) to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values (all 1471 kinds of integers from 0 to 1470) that the big hit judgment random number can take. .

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 35b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (reach determination) whether or not reach is determined when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240). It is determined from the inside. Furthermore, the number of reach determination values differs depending on the number of special figure start pending storage after 1 subtraction in the special symbol start process described in detail later. Note that the special figure start reserved memory number after 1 subtraction is “0” when the special figure start hold ball before execution of the symbol variation game is “1”. . Also, if the special figure start hold ball before the symbol variation game is “2”, the special figure start hold memory number after 1 subtraction becomes “1”. Also, if the special figure start hold ball before the symbol change game is “3”, the special figure start hold memory number after subtraction of 1 is “2”. Also, if the special figure start hold ball before the symbol change game is “4”, the special figure start hold memory number after subtraction of 1 is “3”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the number of reach determination values (34 in this example) when the special figure start pending storage number after 1 subtraction is “0” “1” is the special figure start after 1 subtraction. The number of reach determination values when the number of reserved memories is “2” (in this example, 19) and the number of reach determination values when the number of special figure start reserved memories after subtraction of “1” is “3” (in this example) More than 10).

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning the reach in the reach lottery when the special figure start reserved memory number after 1 subtraction is “0” “1” is 34/240. In addition, the probability of winning a reach in the reach lottery in the case where the number of special figure start reservations after 1 subtraction is “2” is 19/240. In addition, the probability of winning the reach in the reach lottery when the number of special figure start pending storage after “1” is “3” is 10/240.

Next, the sub integrated control board 36 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 36, an overall control CPU 36a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 36b for storing an overall control program of the overall control CPU 36a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 36c is provided. The overall control CPU 36a is connected to the overall control ROM 36b and the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 36b stores various tables to be referred to when determining various effects.

Next, the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the effect display control board 37, a display control CPU 37a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 37b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 37a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 37c is provided. An effect display device 22 is connected to the display control CPU 37a. Further, the display control CPU 37a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 37b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 35a every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment) based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a that executes the special symbol input process functions as a winning determination unit.

  The main control CPU 35a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). When the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of special figure start hold memory = 4), the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (special drawing start hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 35a adds +1 (add 1) to the special figure start hold memory number and rewrites the special figure start hold memory number (step S3). Further, the main control CPU 35a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra so as to represent the number of special figure start hold storage after 1 addition. Subsequently, the main control CPU 35a obtains the value of the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, the special figure distribution random value, and the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 35c. The value is read and acquired, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c associated with the special figure start reserved memory number (step S4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a determines in advance whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S4 matches the jackpot determination value (step S5).

  If the determination result of step S5 is affirmative (matches the jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 35a executes a jackpot command setting process (step S6). In step S6, the main control CPU 35a designates the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 35c and creates a pre-determination command “D6xxH” instructing the big hit effect, and sets it in a predetermined transmission buffer. To do. Incidentally, “xxH” indicates the special figure start reserved memory number (01H to 04H) at the time when the special symbol input process is executed. In addition, the main control CPU 35a creates a prior determination command “D7xxH” instructing to perform a big hit effect together with the prior determination command “D6xxH”, and sets it in a predetermined transmission buffer. Incidentally, “xxH” in the pre-determination command “D7xxH” indicates the variation pattern distribution random number value obtained in step S4 (a value obtained by expressing a value from 0 to 238 in hexadecimal). Then, the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S5 is negative (does not match the jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 35a sets “D5” as a high-order byte instructing that the reach effect is executed in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 35c. And “9” as a reach determination value is read from the main control ROM 35b. Then, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25 is equal to or less than the read determination value (“9”) ( Step S7).

  If the determination result in step S7 is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a stores the upper byte last set in the main control RAM 35c ("D5H" in this example) and the special control stored in the main control RAM 35c at that time. A prior determination command is generated from the lower byte “xxH” designating the figure start pending storage number. Then, the main control CPU 35a sets a prior determination command in a predetermined transmission buffer (step S8). In addition, the main control CPU 35a creates a prior determination command “D8xxH” for instructing to perform an outlier reach effect together with the prior determination command “D5xxH”, and sets the predetermined transmission buffer. Incidentally, “xxH” in the pre-determination command “D8xxH” indicates the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution obtained in step S4. In the process of step S8, the main control CPU 35a clears the value of the number of determinations stored in the main control RAM 35c (sets “0”). The number of times of determination indicates the number of times that the determination process of step S7 has been executed, and is used to repeatedly execute the determination process for the number of divisions (two classifications in the present embodiment) set in the reach determination value. Value. The main control CPU 35a that has finished the process of step S8 ends the special symbol input process. In this embodiment, the number of reach determination values is divided into three sections according to the special figure start pending storage number, but the number of sections in step S7 is set as the same value regardless of the special figure start hold memory number. The value is “0” to “9”, or is a value from “10” to “33” that can be a reach determination value according to the number of reserved special chart start hold memory. Yes.

  When the determination result in step S7 is negative, the main control CPU 35a updates the determination count value stored in the main control RAM 35c by adding 1 (step S9). Subsequently, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the value of the updated determination count is equal to “2” (step S10). When the determination result of step S10 is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a clears the number of determinations stored in the main control RAM 35c (sets “0”) and ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result in step S10 is negative, the main control CPU 35a sets “D4H” as the upper byte and reads “33” as the reach determination value from the main control ROM 35b (step S11). The main control CPU 35a repeatedly executes the processes of step S7 and steps S9 to S11 until the determination result of step S7 or step S10 becomes affirmative. That is, in this embodiment, by repeatedly executing the processing of step S7 and steps S9 to S11, when the value of the reach determination random number is “9” or less, “D5” is determined as the upper byte. If the value of the reach determination random number is “33” or less, “D4” is determined as the upper byte. Further, when the CPU 35a for main control creates the prior determination command “D4xxH”, the main control CPU 35a creates the prior determination command “D7xxH” and the prior determination command “D9xxH” for instructing to perform the off-state effect together with the command. Set to the send buffer. Incidentally, “xxH” in the prior determination command “D9xxH” indicates the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution acquired in step S4.

  As described above, the symbol variation game specified by the prior determination command “D4xxH” may or may not be reached depending on the number of special symbol start pending memories when the special symbol start process is executed. For this reason, even if the determination result of the reach determination changes depending on the number of reserved special charts starting reserved, two types of pre-determination commands (“D8xxH” and “D9xxH”) are provided so that the effect contents of the symbol variation game can be specified. Is generated.

  With this configuration, in this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by determining in advance at the time of winning detection whether the value of the random number for reach determination is “9” or less or “33” or less. It is possible to grasp the possibility in advance. In the present embodiment, the values “10” to “33” are the first reach determination values, while the values “0” to “9” are the second reach determination values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a that executes the special symbol start process functions as a game start time determination unit.
The main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the special figure start hold memory number is larger than “0” when the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are not being displayed in a variable manner and not being a big hit game. If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a decrements the special figure start reserved memory number by -1 (1 subtraction), and rewrites the special figure start reserved memory number. Then, the main control CPU 35a correlates with the special figure start pending storage number and stores the big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, special figure distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. , And each value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 35a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra so as to represent the number of special figure start hold memories after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination and the big hit determination value match), the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the big hit reads out the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c, and based on the value, the special symbol display device from among the big hit symbols by the special symbol 23 determines the final stop symbol to be displayed for final stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a specifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, the jackpot Select and determine the variation pattern for production.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a determines a deviation when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value). Then, the main control CPU 35a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 23. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the detachment executes reach determination for determining whether or not to form reach. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 35c matches the reach determination value. At this time, the main control CPU 35a performs the reach determination using the reach determination value set according to the value of the special figure start hold memory number after 1 subtraction.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (execution of an outlier reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 35a acquires a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value. In addition, the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is selected and determined. On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 35a acquires the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, A variation pattern for off-line production is selected and determined.

  The main control CPU 35a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs various control commands for the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing in the output process to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a). Execute the process. Specifically, the main control CPU 35a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 35a outputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol that designates the final stop symbol. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 35a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 35a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs a symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a that determines the variation pattern functions as an effect content determination unit.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 35a starts control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol change game based on the determined change pattern.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 35a starts control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol change game based on the determined change pattern.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 based on the overall control program will be described.
The central control CPU 36a of the sub general control board 36, when a change pattern designation command is input, outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. When the control CPU 36a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the final stop designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command. Based on the symbol (special symbol), the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 22 is determined.

  Specifically, when the stop symbol (special symbol) is a big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the big hit. In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) is a loss symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outlier including the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol). On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak that does not include the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol). Then, the overall control CPU 36a generates a stop symbol designating command for a decorative symbol for designating the decorative symbol so that the symbol combination based on the determined decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped, and outputs the command to the effect display control board 37. To do. When the overall control CPU 36a receives a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 based on the display control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 selects the image display data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. The display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. When the display control CPU 37a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 37a controls the display contents so that the decoration display instructed by the stop display designating command for the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display device 22. Then, the symbol variation game is terminated. Then, the display control CPU 37a measures the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for each predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms). Every).

  And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is comprised so that the continuous production | presentation which performs a predetermined | prescribed production | presentation over multiple symbol variation games can be performed. The continuous production is performed once for each symbol variation game from the symbol variation game that is performed before the symbol variation game in which the jackpot effect may be performed, and the effect is performed several times for the symbol variation game. It is to be continued across the bridge. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, the effect display device 22 performs an image display of an image in which a petal falls. This effect is an effect dedicated to the continuous effect that is executed when the execution of the continuous effect is determined.

  Next, the continuous effect determination process executed by the sub-integrated control board 36 in order to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a that executes a continuous effect determination process described below functions as a continuous effect determination unit and a change unit. The overall control RAM 36c functions as reach storage means.

  First, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not a prior determination command (any one of “D4xxH” to “D6xxH”) has been input when winning the start winning opening 25 (step S101). If the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (a prior determination command has been input), the overall control CPU 36a reads the value of “final reach hold ball” from a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 36c (step S102). Note that the “last reach hold ball” refers to the number of special figure start hold memories stored at the time the pre-determining command is input, which is executed before the end of the symbol variation game that may perform the reach effect. This is a value for specifying the number of symbol variation games to be called. For example, if there is a possibility that the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game corresponding to the special figure start reserved memory number “2”, “2” is set as the final reach hold ball. At this time, the overall control CPU 36a sets “2” as the final reach holding ball regardless of whether or not the reach effect may be executed in the symbol variation game corresponding to the special figure start holding memory number “1”. Will be set.

  In step S102, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the read value of the final reach holding ball is zero (0). Thus, the overall control CPU 36a can determine whether or not there is a possibility that a reach effect will be executed in the symbol variation game currently on hold. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a can also specify the number of symbol variation games that are played before the symbol variation game that may have a reach effect ends.

  If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (final reach hold ball = 0), the overall control CPU 36a has the special figure start hold storage number specified by the lower byte of the input prior determination command greater than “1”. Whether or not (step S103). If the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (number of special figure start hold memory> 1), the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the continuous effect can be executed by execution lottery (step S104). In other words, the central control CPU 36a changes the symbol based on the special figure start reserved memory stored when the winning detection is detected when there is no possibility of reaching during the symbol change game based on the special figure start reserved memory. If reach is achieved in the game, it is recognized that the condition for determining whether or not to execute the continuous performance is satisfied.

  In the execution lottery in step S104, random numbers are set for “D5xxH” so that the probability of determining “executable” increases as the number of special figure start pending storage specified by “xxH” decreases. On the other hand, for “D6xxH”, a random number is set so that the probability of determining “executable” increases as the number of special figure start pending storage specified by “xxH” increases. That is, in this embodiment, it becomes the structure which can have expectation with respect to finally becoming a big hit, so that the frequency | count of the symbol fluctuation game performed with a continuous production increases. On the other hand, when a prior determination command “D4xxH” is input, a random number is set so as to determine only “execution denied”.

  If the determination result in step S104 is affirmative (winning the execution lottery), the overall control CPU 36a executes the special figure start hold memory number specified by the input prior determination command with a continuous effect. It is set in the overall control RAM 36c as the number of symbol variation games (the number of performance executions) (step S105). In step S105, the overall control CPU 36a sets “1” to the continuous effect execution flag indicating that the continuous effect is being executed. Thereafter, in step S106, the overall control CPU 36a uses the special figure start reserved memory number specified by the input prior determination command (any one of “D4xxH” to “D6xxH”) as the final reach hold ball for overall control. Store in the RAM 36c. Then, the overall control CPU 36a ends the continuous effect determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is negative (no prior determination command is input), the overall control CPU 36a cannot execute the reach effect in the final symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect. Then, the continuous effect determination process is terminated without determining the execution of the continuous effect. In addition, the determination result of step S102 is negative (final reach hold ball> 0), the determination result of step 103 is negative (special figure start hold storage number ≦ 1), and the determination result of step S104 is negative (continuation effect execution failure ), The overall control CPU 36a proceeds to step S106. That is, even if the final reach hold ball is 1 or more, the special figure start hold storage number is 1 or less, or even if the execution of the continuous effect is not won, the execution trigger of the continuous effect determination process is triggered. When the prior determination command is input, there is a possibility that a reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game. As a result, the overall control CPU 36a is specified by the prior determination command that triggered the execution of the continuous effect determination process when the symbol variation game based on the newly detected game ball is executed with the reach effect. In step S106, the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game, and the reach effect is not sandwiched in the middle of the continuous effect.

  By executing such processing, the overall control CPU 36a recognizes in advance whether or not the reach effect is executed in the special figure start hold storage number stored at the time when the prior determination command is input. can do. The overall control CPU 36a can execute the continuous effect even if the reach effect may be executed in the special figure start hold storage number stored at the time when the prior determination command is input. Even if the big win or the execution of the reach effect is confirmed in the symbol variation game, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect.

  Then, each time the symbol variation game is executed (every time a variation pattern designation command is input), the overall control CPU 36a subtracts the value of the final reach holding ball by one, and finally the value of the final reach holding ball. Is “0”. In this case, when a game ball is detected next time, a continuous effect can be executed. Further, it is assumed that a new winning of a game ball is detected after the value of the final reach holding ball becomes “0”. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a rewrites the value of the final reach hold ball to a value corresponding to the special figure start hold memory number specified by the input prior determination command. That is, if the special figure start hold memory number when the prior determination command is input is “3”, the overall control CPU 36a rewrites the value of the final reach hold ball from “0” to “3”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a at the start of the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1” stored earliest at the time when execution of the continuous effect is determined A mode designation command for designating the transition destination production mode is output, and the mode is shifted to the prefetch mode MB simultaneously with the start of the continuous production. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a functions as an effect mode control means.

  At this time, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether to shift to the low prefetching mode MB1 or the high prefetching mode MB2 based on the production contents of the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production.

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 36a determines the effect of the symbol variation game based on the random number for variation pattern distribution specified in the lower byte of the prior determination command “D7xxH” or the prior determination command “D8xxH”. It comes to grasp. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, in the present embodiment, a specific value that specifies the effect content of the reach effect is associated with each effect content. Specifically, “00H” is associated with the specific value for identifying “NR”, and “01H” is associated with the specific value for identifying “SA”. Further, “02H” is associated as a specific value for specifying “SB”, and “03H” is associated as a specific value for specifying “SC”. Further, “04H” is associated as a specific value for specifying “SD”.

  For example, when the prior determination command “D80AH” is input, the lower byte “0AH” is converted to a decimal value to be “10”. As shown in FIG. 4, “NR” is associated with 166 values indicated by 0 to 165. For this reason, the overall control CPU 36a acquires the specific value “00H” based on the high-order byte of the pre-determination command and the random number for variation pattern distribution, so that “NR (exclusion) is displayed as the effect content of the symbol variation game. Reach ”is recognized.

Then, the overall control CPU 36a, which has recognized the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game, determines the transfer destination prefetch mode MB using the transfer destination determination table shown in FIG.
In the transition destination determination table shown in FIG. 8, “low look-ahead mode MB1” is provided for each effect of the five types of symbol variation games indicated by “NR”, “SA”, “SB”, “SC”, and “SD”. Alternatively, a predetermined number of random numbers for effect mode selection are associated with each other so that either “high prefetch mode MB2” can be selected. Specifically, when “NR” is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game, the random number value is associated so that only the low prefetch mode MB1 is selected. On the other hand, when “SA” is determined as the production content of the symbol variation game, a random value is associated so that “low look-ahead mode MB1” is selected with a probability of 76/101, while “ Random values are associated with each other so that “high look-ahead mode MB2” is selected with a probability of 25/101. In addition, when “SB” is determined as the production content of the symbol variation game, a random value is associated so that “low prefetching mode MB1” is selected with a probability of 50/101, while “high prefetching”. Random values are associated so that “mode MB2” is selected with a probability of 51/101. In addition, when “SC” is determined as the production content of the symbol variation game, a random value is associated so that “low prefetching mode MB1” is selected with a probability of 25/101, while “high prefetching”. Random values are associated so that “mode MB2” is selected with a probability of 76/101. Furthermore, when “SD” is determined as the production content of the symbol variation game, random numbers are associated with each other so that only the high prefetch mode MB2 is selected.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the pre-reading mode MB of the transition destination is determined in accordance with the big hit expectation degree of the production content of the final symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production. ing. That is, when an effect having a high jackpot expectation level is determined as the final symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, the high prefetch mode MB2 is determined with high probability. On the other hand, when an effect having a low jackpot expectation level is determined as the last symbol variation game to be a continuous effect, the low prefetch mode MB1 is determined with high probability. Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the transition destination prefetch mode MB produces an effect display of a mode designation command for specifying the transition destination prefetch mode MB at the start of the first symbol variation game in which execution of the continuous performance is determined. Output to the control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  By executing such control, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, before the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous performance is executed depending on the type of the prefetch mode MB of the transition destination. In addition, it is possible to notify in advance whether or not there is a high possibility that it will eventually become a big hit.

Next, a continuous effect execution process executed when the overall control CPU 36a inputs a variation pattern designation command will be described with reference to FIG.
When inputting the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not “1” is set in the continuous effect execution flag indicating that the continuous effect is being executed (step S151). If the determination result in step S151 is negative (continuous effect execution flag = 0), the overall control CPU 36a determines that the continuous effect is not being executed, and ends the continuous effect execution process without executing the continuous effect. . On the other hand, if the determination result in step 151 is affirmative (continuous effect execution flag = 1), the overall control CPU 36a updates the effect execution count by one (step S152). Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the updated execution execution count is set to 1 or more in the overall control RAM 36c (step S153).

  If the determination result in step S153 is affirmative (the number of performance executions> 0), the overall control CPU 36a sets an effect execution command for executing a continuous effect in a predetermined transmission buffer in the overall control RAM 36c (step S154). . Thereafter, when the next symbol variation game is executed, the overall control CPU 36a becomes the previous symbol variation game, so that the type of effect mode set at the time of execution of the immediately previous symbol variation game is grasped. In the “previous flag”, a value indicating the currently set effect mode is set (step S155). In the present embodiment, “0” is set as a value indicating the normal mode MA, “1” is set as a value indicating the low prefetch mode MB1, and “2” is set as a value indicating the high prefetch mode MB2. "Is set. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a ends the continuous effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S153 is negative (the number of performance executions = 0), the updated number of performance executions is “0”, which means that the symbol variation game based on the input variation pattern designation command is a continuous performance. This is the final design variation game (with reach). Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a is specified by the input variation pattern designation command in order to determine whether or not to continue the prefetch mode MB in comparison with the effect contents in the symbol variation game immediately after the end of the continuous effect (reach) Information about the contents of the effects and whether or not it is a big hit) is set in a predetermined storage area in the overall control RAM 36c (step S156). As a result, the overall control CPU 36a can grasp the contents of the effect of the immediately preceding symbol variation game by reading the information set in the storage area in the overall control RAM 36c at the next symbol variation game execution. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a sets (clears) the continuous effect execution flag to “0” and sets the effect execution count to “0” (step S157), thereby executing the final symbol variation game. This will end the continuous performance. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a executes the processing from step S154. The effect execution command set in the predetermined transmission buffer is sequentially output to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 in the next and subsequent control cycles.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a, as a general rule, ends the prefetch mode MB by executing the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous performance, and changes from the prefetch mode MB to the normal mode MA during the next symbol variation game. It is supposed to be moved to.

  At this time, the overall control CPU 36a continues the prefetch mode MB or ends the prefetch mode MB in accordance with the effect of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied. It is determined whether or not to shift to mode MA.

  Hereinafter, the effect mode setting process executed by the overall control CPU 36a to determine whether or not to continue the prefetch mode MB after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the end condition of the prefetch mode in the present embodiment is that the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous production ends. Furthermore, if the content of the symbol variation game immediately after the pre-reading mode has been set is a content with a lower jackpot expectation than the immediately preceding symbol variation game, or if it was an offense without a reach, the process ends. The condition will be satisfied.

  First, when the CPU 36a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the effect content specified by the command is a jackpot effect or a miss reach effect (step S201). In addition, as a method of grasping the production content from the value of the variation pattern designation command, for example, when the upper byte or the lower byte is set differently for the reach production for the big deal production, the upper byte or the lower byte It can be determined by the value of.

  If the determination result in step S201 is affirmative (a big hit effect or a missed reach effect), the value of the previous flag set in the overall control RAM 36c is checked, so that the effect mode set in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is set. The type is grasped (step S202). When it is confirmed in step S202 that the value indicating the low prefetch mode MB1 or the high prefetch mode MB2 is set in the previous flag (Yes in step S202), the overall control CPU 36a performs the process shown in FIG. In step S156 of the continuous effect execution process shown, information specified by the variation pattern designation command set in a predetermined storage area is read out. Then, the overall control CPU 36a compares the jackpot expectation level of the effect content in the immediately preceding symbol variation game with the jackpot expectation level of the effect content in the symbol variation game (step S203). As described above, in the present embodiment, a specific value that specifies the effect content of the reach effect is associated with each effect content. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a can grasp the level of expectation of big hit by comparing the values of specific values. For example, when the specific values “00H” and “04H” are compared, 00H <04H is established, so the overall control CPU 36a specifies the production content “SD” specified by “04H” as “00H”. It is understood that the content of the production is set to have a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the content of production “NR”.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the production content of the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous production is a big hit production, the information related to the prefetch mode MB is reset at the start of the big hit game, Transition to the normal mode MA is determined. Therefore, the prefetch mode MB cannot be continued when the effect of the immediately preceding symbol variation game is a jackpot effect.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a determines, as a determination result in step S203, whether or not the big hit expectation degree of the effect content in the symbol variation game is larger than the big hit expectation degree of the effect content in the immediately previous symbol change game ( Step S204). If the determination result in step S204 is affirmative (expected big hit expectation level of the effect content in the previous symbol variation game <expected expectation level of the effect content in the symbol variation game), the overall control CPU 36a continues the prefetch mode MB during the stay. Is determined (step S205). In this case, the overall control CPU 36a outputs a mode designation command for designating an effect mode specified by the flag value without rewriting the previous flag value. As a result, the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is established by the end of the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production, but the content of the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after that is the last It will be larger than the big hit expectation degree associated with the production contents of the symbol variation game. Therefore, the prefetch mode MB can be set continuously. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a sets an effect execution command in a predetermined transmission buffer in the overall control RAM 36c (step S206), and ends the effect mode setting process.

  As described above, when the continuation of the prefetch mode MB is determined, an effect execution command is output to each of the control boards 37 and 38, and the same effect as the effect constituting the continuous effect is executed. The effect of displaying “” is an effect exclusively for the continuous effect and can also be said to be an effect exclusively for the prefetch mode MB.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S204 is negative (expected big hit expectation level of the effect content in the previous symbol variation game ≧ expected expectation level of the effect content in the symbol variation game), the overall control CPU 36a is in the look-ahead mode MB during the stay Is determined to end (step S207). In this case, the overall control CPU 36a resets the value of the previous flag (sets “0”), and ends the effect mode setting process.

  As described above, when the content of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied is lower than the last symbol variation game subject to continuous performance, The look-ahead mode MB ends with the end of the last symbol variation game to be directed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S201 is negative (not for the big hit effect or the outreach reach effect), the overall control CPU 36a proceeds to step S207 because it is not a continuation trigger for the prefetch mode MB. If the determination result in step S202 is negative (the value of the previous flag indicates the normal mode MA), the prefetch mode MB is not continued, and the overall control CPU 36a proceeds to step S207.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a determines the end of the prefetch mode MB during stay, resets the value of the previous flag, and outputs a mode designation command for instructing the normal mode MA. Thereby, the background image corresponding to the normal mode MA is displayed during the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end of the continuous performance.

In this embodiment, the look-ahead mode MB continues as the production contents set with a high expectation degree for jackpots continue to be determined.
Next, a mode transition mode according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b). In FIGS. 11A and 11B, the reach determination random number corresponding to the number of special figure start hold memories for the first (holding ball ha) and the second (holding ball hb) is “34”. ”To“ 240 ”(no reach). In addition, the reach determination random number corresponding to the third (holding ball hc) special figure start reserved memory number is a value from “0” to “9”. The values of “0” to “9” are values for which the reach determination is affirmed regardless of the number of special figure start hold memories at the time of executing the special symbol start process. In addition, it is assumed that the reach determination random number obtained when the game ball wins the start winning opening 25 during the continuous production is a value of “0” to “9”. Furthermore, the numbers in circles in the figure indicate the acquired reach determination random numbers.

First, the game flow shown in FIG. 11A will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 25 when “2” is set as the special figure start reserved memory number, the game ball is stored in the special figure start reserved memory number “ 3 ". Then, when it is determined as “reach” in the prior determination using the reach determination random number associated with the special figure start reserved storage number “3”, a prior determination command “ D503H "is created. The overall control CPU 36a that has input the prior determination command “D503H” is provided that the reach effect is not executed in the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number stored before the special figure start reserved memory number. Therefore, it is determined whether or not continuous production can be performed.

  At this time, if the overall control CPU 36a inputs the advance determination command “D8xxH” for specifying the advance reach command “D503H” and “super reach SD”, the transition destination of the transition destination is determined. The high prefetch mode MB2 is determined as the effect mode (FIG. 8).

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the execution of the continuous effect gives a mode designation command at the start of the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1” that is stored earliest when the execution of the continuous effect is determined. Output and shift to the high prefetch mode MB2 simultaneously with the start of the continuous performance. After that, the overall control CPU 36a executes a continuous effect until the number of effect executions becomes zero, and at the start of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end of the last symbol variation game subject to the continuous effect, A mode setting process (FIG. 10) is executed.

  Then, it is assumed that the variation pattern P2 for specifying the outlier reach effect specifying “NR” is selected as the change pattern for specifying the effect content of the symbol change game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied ( Based on the holding ball hd). In this case, the big hit expectation degree of the production content in the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production is more than the big hit expectation degree of the production content executed in the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied. It becomes high (negative determination in step S204).

  As a result, the overall control CPU 36a determines to end the high prefetch mode MB2, so that the normal mode MA is changed from the high prefetch mode MB2 during the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied. To migrate. In the normal mode MA, a predetermined effect (displaying an image of a falling petal) is not executed.

Next, the flow of the game shown in FIG. In the following description, the description of the parts common to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11 (b), when it is determined as “reach” in the prior determination using the reach determination random number associated with the special figure start hold storage number “3”, the reach reach effect is obtained. The pre-determination command “D503H” is issued. Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has input the pre-determination command “D503H” determines whether or not the continuous effect can be executed.

  At this time, if the overall control CPU 36a inputs the advance determination command “D503H” and the advance determination command “D8xxH” for specifying the reach reach that specifies “NR” as the effect content, the transition destination is based on the effect content. The low prefetch mode MB1 is determined as the effect mode (FIG. 8).

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the execution of the continuous effect gives a mode designation command at the start of the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1” that is stored earliest when the execution of the continuous effect is determined. Output and shift to the low prefetch mode MB1 simultaneously with the start of the continuous performance. After that, the overall control CPU 36a executes a continuous effect until the number of effect executions becomes zero, and at the start of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end of the last symbol variation game subject to the continuous effect, A mode setting process (FIG. 10) is executed.

  Then, it is assumed that the variation pattern P6 for specifying the “reach reach effect” specifying “super reach SD” is selected as the variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is established. To do. In this case, the big hit expectation degree of the production content in the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production is more than the big hit expectation degree of the production content executed in the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied. It becomes low (Yes determination in step S204).

  Thus, the overall control CPU 36a determines to continue the low prefetch mode MB1, and therefore the low prefetch mode MB1 is continued even in the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied. In addition, by continuing the low prefetch mode MB1, a predetermined effect (displaying an image of a falling petal) is also executed in the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode MB is satisfied. The

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The overall control CPU 36a makes a transition to the high prefetch mode MB2 from the start of the continuous production with a high probability when the production content specified by the prior determination command is a content set with a high expectation degree of jackpot. . On the other hand, when the effect content specified by the prior determination command is a content for which the big hit expectation is set low, the effect is shifted to the low prefetch mode MB1 from the start of the continuous effect. Thereby, it can be grasped | ascertained whether the content of the last fluctuation | variation can be expected with respect to the big hit also from the kind of production mode which changed during the continuous production.

  (2) Since the continuous production always ends with the execution of the reach production, the confusion that it is not known whether the continuous production continues because the reach production is executed multiple times during the continuous production. Is not invited.

  (3) When the value of the final reach holding ball is “0”, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute continuous production. As a result, when a continuous effect is executed continuously across a plurality of symbol variation games, the reach effect is restricted to be executed before the symbol variation game at which the continuous effect is ended. It is possible to improve the interest of the player by continuously executing the continuous production without interposing the production.

  (4) The overall control CPU 36a is set to have a higher expectation that the effect of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect is a big hit than the immediately preceding symbol variation game. If the content is the production content, the production mode being set is continued. Thereby, even after reaching the end timing of the last symbol variation game in which the continuous effect ends, it can be expected that the look-ahead mode MB is further continued. At the same time, expectation can be given to the fact that the symbol variation game is executed with the content set with higher expectation.

  (5) The probability of shifting to the low prefetch mode MB1 is set higher as the jackpot expectation level associated with the production contents of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production is lower. On the other hand, when the variation pattern associated with the content with higher jackpot expectation than the effect content of the immediately preceding symbol variation game is selected as the user stays in the low prefetch mode MB1, the low prefetch mode MB1 is selected. It will be easier to continue. Thereby, expectation can be given to a big hit, so that the frequency | count of execution of the symbol change game in which the prefetch mode MB is set increases.

  (6) The probability of shifting to the high prefetch mode MB2 is set higher as the jackpot expectation level associated with the content of the final design variation game that is the target of the continuous performance is higher. On the other hand, if the content set with a higher jackpot expectation is not selected as the symbol variation game to be executed immediately after that, the high prefetch mode MB2 is set over the last symbol variation game subject to continuous performance. Not. Therefore, when staying in the high look-ahead mode MB2, the probability that the high look-ahead mode MB2 is set exceeding the number of executions of the continuous performance is reduced. It is possible to notify that there is a high possibility of a big hit.

  (7) When a variation pattern set with a high expectation degree of big hit is selected, the prefetching mode MB further continues, so that as the continuous production continues, that is, as the prefetching mode MB continues, the big hit is possible. I can impress that it is high.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the embodiment described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the embodiment described above, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the advance determination command “D4xxH” is not set and the final reach holding ball is not managed. In other words, in this embodiment, if the execution lottery is won in response to the input of the prior determination command, the execution of the continuous effect is determined and stored when the prior determination command is input. Whether or not to execute the continuous effect is determined in consideration of the presence or absence of the symbol variation game that performs the reach effect in the special figure start reserved memory number.

Hereinafter, the continuous effect execution process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control CPU 36a executes the processes shown in steps S151 to S153 that are the same as those in the first embodiment. If the determination result in step S153 is affirmative (the number of performance executions> 0), the input variation pattern designation command is used. It is determined whether or not the specified variation pattern is a variation pattern that specifies the content of the effect including reach (step S160). That is, in step S160, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether the content is the big hit effect content or the outlier reach effect content from the value of the input variation pattern designation command.

  After making an affirmative decision in step S153, making an affirmative decision (production content including reach) in step S160 means that the reach effect is a symbol variation game that is executed before the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous production. Will be executed. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the big hit expectation degree of the effect content in the symbol variation game is larger than the big hit expectation degree of the effect content in the final symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect ( Step S161). At this time, as described above, the overall control CPU 36a grasps the level of the big hit expectation by comparing the value of the specific value that specifies the production content.

  If the determination result in step S161 is affirmative (expected big hit expectation level of the effect content in the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect) <the expected big hit expectation level of the effect content in the symbol variation game), the overall control CPU 36a reads ahead Determine the end of mode MB. In other words, after the symbol variation game is executed with the content set with a high jackpot expectation level, when the symbol variation game is executed with the content set with a low jackpot expectation level and the continuous performance ends, the number of executions of the continuous performance is This is because even though there are many, you won't be able to expect big hits.

Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a sets (clears) the continuous effect execution flag to “0” and sets “0” as the number of effect executions (step S162).
After executing the process of step S162, the overall control CPU 36a sets an effect execution command in a predetermined transmission buffer in the overall control RAM 36c (step S154). Thereafter, when the next symbol variation game is executed, the overall control CPU 36a becomes the previous symbol variation game, so that the type of effect mode set at the time of execution of the immediately previous symbol variation game is grasped. In the “previous flag”, a value indicating the currently set effect mode is set (step S155). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a ends the continuous effect execution process.

  As a result, the overall control CPU 36a ends the continuous effect in the symbol variation game before the symbol variation game determined as the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, and ends the prefetch mode MB. To decide. Further, the overall control CPU 36a does not cause the continuous effect to be executed in the symbol variation game that is initially determined as the final symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S153 is negative (the number of performance executions = 0), the updated number of performance executions is “0”, which means that the symbol variation game based on the input variation pattern designation command is a continuous performance. This is the final design variation game (with reach). Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a executes the processes after step S162, thereby ending the continuous effect with the execution of the last symbol variation game. At this time, the overall control CPU 36a outputs a mode designation command for designating the normal mode MA at the start of the next symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S160 is negative (effect contents not including reach), the reach effect is not executed in the symbol variation game that is executed before the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect. become. In this case, since the continuous effect is being executed and the reach effect is not executed in the symbol change game before the last symbol change game that is the target of the continuous effect, it is possible to execute the continuous effect. Yes. Accordingly, the overall control CPU 36a sets an effect execution command in a predetermined transmission buffer in the overall control RAM 36c (step S154), executes the process of step S155, and ends the continuous effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S161 is negative (expected big hit expectation level of the effect content in the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect) ≧ the expected big hit expectation level of the effect content in the symbol variation game), the overall control CPU 36a Then, the continuation of the prefetch mode MB is determined. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a sets an effect execution command in a predetermined transmission buffer in the overall control RAM 36c (step S154), executes the process of step S155, and ends the continuous effect execution process.

  In this case, the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game preceding the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, but it is less than the big hit expectation degree of the effect content in the last symbol variation game. Therefore, the prefetch mode MB can be continued.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a executes an effect mode setting process shown in FIG. However, in the second embodiment, the probability that the prefetching mode MB is continued is lower than that in the first embodiment because the prefetching mode MB may end during the continuous production.

Next, the mode transition mode according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game executed with the continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 13 (a), the reach determination random numbers corresponding to the first (holding ball ha) and second (holding ball hb) special figure start hold memory numbers are “34” to “240”. ”(No reach). Also, the reach determination random number corresponding to the third (holding ball hc) special figure start hold storage number is assumed to be a value of “10” to “33”. Note that the values of “10” to “33” are determined to be “with reach” and “without reach” according to the number of special figure start hold memories when the special symbol start process is executed. Is a value. Further, the reach determination random number corresponding to the fourth (holding ball hd) special figure start reserved memory number is assumed to be a value of “0” to “9”. Further, in the following description, it is assumed that the game ball does not win the start winning opening 25 until the continuous production ends.

First, the game flow shown in FIG. 13A will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13A, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 25 when “3” is set as the special figure start reserved memory number, the game ball is stored in the special figure start reserved memory number “ 4 ". Then, when it is determined as “reach” in the prior determination using the reach determination random number associated with the special figure start reserved storage number “4”, a prior determination command “ D504H "is created. The overall control CPU 36a that has input the prior determination command “D504H” may execute a reach effect in the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number stored before the special figure start reserved memory number. Since it is not determined whether or not there is, the execution of the continuous effect is determined based on the input of the prior determination command “D504H”.

  At this time, the overall control CPU 36a inputs the advance determination command “D8xxH” for specifying the advance reach command “D504H” and “super reach SA”, and the transition destination effect mode based on the effect contents. Assume that the high prefetch mode MB2 is determined (FIG. 8).

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the execution of the continuous effect gives a mode designation command at the start of the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1” that is stored earliest when the execution of the continuous effect is determined. Output and shift to the high prefetch mode MB2 simultaneously with the start of the continuous performance. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a causes a continuous effect to be executed from the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1”. However, in the special symbol start process executed at the start of the symbol variation game based on the reserved ball hc, the special figure start reserved memory number is “1”, so whether the value of the reach determination random number is “33” or less. It is determined whether or not a reach is obtained by comparing whether or not.

  Then, based on the premise, in this determination, it is determined “matches the reach determination value” and does not match the determination result of the prior determination. As described above, the reach determination random number associated with the hold ball hc is determined to be “no reach” when the special figure start hold storage number is “2” or “3”. When the special figure start hold storage number is “0” or “1”, it is a value determined as “reach”, and therefore does not match the determination result of the prior determination. As a result, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game before the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous presentation (Yes in step S160). .

  Then, it is assumed that the variation pattern P6 for specifying the “reach reach effect” specifying “super reach SD” is selected as the variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the reserved ball hc. In this case, the big hit expectation degree of the production content in the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production is lower than the big hit expectation degree of the production content in the symbol variation game based on the reserved ball hc (Yes in step S161) Judgment).

  Thereby, in the symbol variation game based on the holding ball hc, the overall control CPU 36a does not execute the continuous representation in the symbol variation game that was initially determined as the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous performance. While “0” is set to the continuous effect execution flag, “0” is set to the number of effect executions (step S162). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect execution command to the display control CPU 37a (step S154). Therefore, in the symbol variation game based on the reserved ball hc, during the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, The third continuous performance will be executed. Furthermore, in the symbol variation game that was initially determined as the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, the continuous effect is not performed and the high prefetch mode MB2 is shifted to the normal mode MA. At this time, in the normal mode MA, a predetermined effect (displaying an image of a falling petal image) is not executed.

Next, the flow of the game shown in FIG. In the following description, the description of the parts common to FIG.
The overall control CPU 36a that has input the prior determination command “D504H” may execute a reach effect in the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number stored before the special figure start reserved memory number. Since it is not determined whether or not there is, the execution of the continuous effect is determined based on the input of the prior determination command “D504H”.

  At this time, the overall control CPU 36a inputs the advance determination command “D8xxH” for specifying the advance reach command “D504H” and “super reach SC”, and determines the transition destination effect mode based on the effect contents. Assume that the low prefetching mode MB1 is determined (FIG. 8).

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the execution of the continuous effect gives a mode designation command at the start of the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1” that is stored earliest when the execution of the continuous effect is determined. Output and shift to the low prefetch mode MB1 simultaneously with the start of the continuous performance. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a causes a continuous effect to be executed from the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1”. However, in the special symbol start process executed at the start of the symbol variation game based on the reserved ball hc, the special figure start reserved memory number is “1”, so the reach determination random number value is “33” or less. It is determined whether or not a reach is obtained by comparing whether or not.

  Then, based on the premise, in this determination, it is determined “matches the reach determination value” and does not match the determination result of the prior determination. As a result, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game before the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous presentation (Yes in step S160). .

  Then, it is assumed that the variation pattern P2 for specifying the “reach reach” for specifying “normal reach” is selected as the variation pattern for specifying the content of the design variation game based on the reserved ball hc. In this case, the big hit expectation degree in the symbol variation game based on the reserved ball hc is lower than the big hit expectation degree of the effect contents in the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous production (determination is negative in step S161).

  As a result, the overall control CPU 36a executes the continuous effect in the symbol variation game that was initially determined as the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, and continues in the low prefetch mode MB1. In this case, the continuous effect is executed in the four symbol variation games.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (7) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(8) Even if the reach effect is executed in the symbol change game before the symbol change game where the continuous effect ends, the effect content of the symbol change game executed immediately after that game is the same as that in the immediately preceding symbol change game. When the content of the production is set to a higher expectation than the content of the production, the look-ahead mode MB during the stay is continued. Thereby, even if the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game preceding the last symbol variation game in which the continuous effect ends, it can be expected that the prefetch mode MB is continued. At the same time, expectation can be given to the fact that the symbol variation game is executed with the content set with higher expectation.

  (9) When the reach effect is executed in the symbol change game before the symbol change game for which the continuous effect ends, the effect of the symbol change game is the effect in the last symbol change game that is the target of the continuous effect. When the production content is set to have a higher expectation than the content, the prefetch mode MB is terminated before the final symbol variation game is executed. As a result, after the symbol variation game with the content set with a high jackpot expectation is executed, the continuous effect ends with the execution of the symbol variation game with the content set with a lower jackpot expectation than the content There is no such thing.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In 1st Embodiment, when the effect content in the symbol change game performed immediately after the last symbol change game where a continuous effect is complete | finished is the content by which the jackpot expectation degree was set high, low look-ahead mode You may make it transfer to MB2 from high prefetch mode MB2. As a result, the low look-ahead mode MB1 is easier to shift to when the content set with a low jackpot expectation is selected, so it is expected more than the symbol variation game that triggered the transition to the low look-ahead mode MB1. If the symbol variation game with a high degree of content is selected, the opportunity to shift from the low prefetch mode MB1 to the high prefetch mode MB2 will increase. Thereby, expectation can be given to becoming a big hit by setting high prefetch mode MB2. Note that whether to continue the low prefetch mode MB1 or to shift to the high prefetch mode MB2 may be determined by lottery.

  -Each embodiment is good also as a pachinko machine provided with the probability change function which provides the probability change state which makes the lottery probability state of a big hit lottery the high probability lottery state. And, as the type of jackpot, set the probability variation jackpot that gives the probability variation state and the non-probability variation jackpot that does not impart the probability variation state, the difference in the expectation that it will eventually become the probability variation jackpot depending on the type of prefetch mode MB May be notified. In this case, the main control CPU 35a generates a pre-determination command “D3xxH” for specifying the type of jackpot together with the pre-determination command “D6xxH”. Note that, in the lower byte of the pre-determination command “D3xxH”, a value representing the value of the random number for special map distribution in hexadecimal notation is set. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the prefetch mode MB as the transition destination in accordance with the value of the effect contents of the symbol variation game designated by the prior determination commands “D3xxH” and “D6xxH” and the variation pattern designation command. become.

  -In each embodiment, when the symbol variation game that triggered the execution of the continuous production is “out of reach”, if the content of the symbol variation game executed immediately after that is a big hit, the level of expectation of the big hit is low Regardless of the case, the prefetch mode MB during the stay may be continued.

  In the first embodiment, the determination in step S204 of the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 10 is that the big hit expectation level of the effect content in the symbol variation game is greater than or equal to the big hit expectation level of the effect content in the immediately previous symbol change game. If there is, the prefetch mode MB may be continued.

  -In each embodiment, even if the production content set with a high expectation degree of jackpot is determined, it may be set so that the probability of shifting to the low prefetch mode MB1 is higher than the high prefetch mode MB2. . However, it is preferable to set so that the probability of shifting to the high prefetch mode MB2 is higher than when the content of the effect set with a low jackpot expectation is determined.

  In each embodiment, when the pre-determination command “D5xxH” or “D6xxH” is input, the pre-reading mode MB is entered, but a predetermined effect that constitutes a continuous effect may not be executed. For example, when changing the type of background image to be a pre-effect (pre-reading effect) based on a pre-judgment command, displaying a “red” background image is a high expectation suggesting effect, while “yellow” Displaying the background image may be a low expectation suggestion effect. And, if the production content of the symbol variation game based on the target start hold ball that triggered the execution of the pre-reading production is the content set with high expectation of jackpot, the background of “red” with high probability Display an image. On the other hand, if the production content of the symbol variation game based on the target start hold ball that triggered the execution of the pre-reading production is a content set with a low jackpot expectation, “yellow” with high probability The background image may be displayed.

In each embodiment, the look-ahead mode MB may be shifted from a symbol variation game that is at least one time before the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous performance.
-In each embodiment, when a continuous production | presentation is complete | finished, although the prefetch mode MB is continued, you may make it not perform the predetermined | prescribed production | generation which comprises a continuous production | presentation.

-In each embodiment, the predetermined effect which comprises a continuous effect is good also as the operation | movement of a movable body, an audio | voice, or the light emission mode of a lamp | ramp.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED display display or a mechanical display display such as a drum.

The embodiment is embodied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.
In the embodiment, the sub control board 36 may be omitted, and the processing executed by the sub control board 36 may be executed by the effect display control board 37. Further, the sub integrated control board 36, the voice / lamp control board 38, and the voice / lamp control board 38 may be configured as a single board.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples are added below.
(A) At the start of a symbol variation game, a game start determination unit that determines the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by the random number value extracted when the start winning unit is won; , When the winning determination means for determining the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by the random number value and when the winning determination means determines that reach is included as the effect of the symbol variation game When there are a plurality of start-holding balls stored in the storage means, a pre-reading effect for determining whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect for executing a predetermined effect for the symbol variation game based on the plurality of starting and holding balls A determination means and an effect control means for executing the pre-reading effect, and the predetermined effect has a probability of winning a symbol variation game executed with the effect. A high expectation level suggestion effect indicating that the probability is lower than the high expectation level suggestion effect, and the effect control means is characterized in that the prefetch effect determination means is a prefetch effect. If the effect content of the symbol variation game based on the target start-up holding ball that is the trigger for determining whether or not to execute the game is the first effect content set with high expectation that the symbol variation game will be a big hit, at least the While the symbol change game immediately before the symbol variation game based on the target start holding ball is executed, the high expectation suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the low expectation suggestion effect, while the prefetch effect determination means executes the prefetch effect. When the production content of the symbol variation game based on the target start-and-hold ball used as an opportunity to determine whether or not it is the second production content set with a lower expectation than the first production content, Both the from the previous symbol variable game of symbol variation game based on the target start-up hold balls, game machine for executing the low expectations suggested effect with high probability than the high expectation suggests effect.

(B) The production mode control means is configured such that the production content of the symbol variation game based on the target start-up holding ball that is a trigger for determining whether or not the continuous production can be executed forms a reach after the symbol variation game starts. When the transition to the second effect mode is made based on the outlier reach effect content for deriving the missed symbol, the effect content of the symbol change game executed immediately after the symbol change game based on the target start holding ball is when there was one effect contents, Ru is shifted to the first effect mode.

  GH: Image display unit, SW1: Start opening switch (start winning means), 10 ... Pachinko machine, 22 ... Production display device, 23 ... Special symbol display device, 25 ... Start winning opening (start winning means), 26 ... Large Winning entrance door, 27 ... Large winning opening, 35 ... Main control board, 35a ... Main control CPU (game start time judging means, winning time judgment means), 35b ... Main control ROM, 35c ... Main control RAM (memory) Means), 36 ... sub-general control board, 36a ... general control CPU (continuous effect determination means, effect mode control means, change means), 36c ... general control RAM (reach storage means), 37 ... effect display control board, 37a: CPU for display control.

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Game start time determining means for determining the effect of the symbol variable game indicated by the random number value extracted at the start of the symbol winning game at the start winning means;
At the time of winning a prize to the start winning means, a winning time judging means for judging the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by the random number value;
When it is determined that the winning time determination means includes reach as the effect contents of the symbol variation game, when there are a plurality of start hold balls stored in the storage means at the time of the determination, the start hold balls of the plurality of balls Continuous effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect for executing a mode transition effect for a symbol variation game based on
Effect mode control means for setting an effect mode that can be transferred when the continuous effect determination means determines that execution of the continuous effect is possible;
When it is determined that the winning time determination means includes reach as the effect contents of the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball stored in the storage unit at the time of the determination includes the reach. Reach storage means for storing reach information indicating that there is a possibility that a fluctuating game exists ,
In the effect mode, a first effect mode indicating that the probability that the symbol variation game executed during the effect mode is a big hit is high, and a second effect indicating that the probability is lower than that in the first effect mode. Mode, and
The production mode control means includes
The first effect in which the effect content of the symbol variation game based on the target starting and holding ball that triggered the execution of the continuous effect by the continuous effect determination means is set to a high expectation that the symbol variation game will be a big hit. If it is the content, at least from the symbol variation game immediately before the symbol variation game based on the target start-up hold ball, the transition to the first effect mode or the second effect mode at a predetermined first rate, The second effect content in which the effect content of the symbol variation game based on the target starting and holding ball, which is the trigger for determining whether or not the continuous effect determination is possible, is set lower than the first effect content. If it is, at least from the symbol variation game immediately before the symbol variation game based on the target starting hold ball, to shift to the second effect mode with a higher probability than the first ratio ,
The random number includes a reach determination random number used when a reach determination is made as to whether or not to form a reach when the determination result of the big hit determination whether the game start time determination means is a big hit or not,
The determination value for determination is a reach determination value that is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination, and is determined according to the stored number of start-pending balls when the symbol variation game is executed,
The winning time determination means is a first reach determination value in which the value of the reach determination random number is changed in accordance with the stored number of starting and holding balls stored in the storage means, or the storage means It is determined whether the second reach determination value is set to the same value regardless of the stored number of the start holding balls stored in
The continuous production determination unit determines that the winning determination unit includes a reach when the reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value and determines that the reach determination value is the second reach determination value. In addition, it is determined whether or not the reach information is stored in the reach storage means, and when the reach information is not stored, an affirmative determination is made as to whether or not to execute the continuous effect, When the reach information is stored, a gaming machine that makes a negative determination as to whether or not to execute the continuous performance . Reach information stored in the reach storage means in association with a symbol variation game based on a start-pending ball stored as a possibility of reach in the reach storage means is information indicating that there is no possibility of reach The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising changing means for changing . Game start time determining means for determining the effect of the symbol variable game indicated by the random number value extracted at the start of the symbol winning game at the start winning means;
At the time of winning a prize to the start winning means, a winning time judging means for judging the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by the random number value;
When it is determined that the winning time determination means includes reach as the effect contents of the symbol variation game, when there are a plurality of start hold balls stored in the storage means at the time of the determination, the start hold balls of the plurality of balls Continuous effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect for executing a mode transition effect for a symbol variation game based on
An effect mode control means for setting an effect mode that can be transferred when the continuous effect determination means determines that the execution of the continuous effect is possible,
In the effect mode, a first effect mode indicating that the probability that the symbol variation game executed during the effect mode is a big hit is high, and a second effect indicating that the probability is lower than that in the first effect mode. Mode, and
The production mode control means includes
The first effect in which the effect content of the symbol variation game based on the target starting and holding ball that triggered the execution of the continuous effect by the continuous effect determination means is set to a high expectation that the symbol variation game will be a big hit. If it is the content, at least from the symbol variation game immediately before the symbol variation game based on the target start-up hold ball, the transition to the first effect mode or the second effect mode at a predetermined first rate, The second effect content in which the effect content of the symbol variation game based on the target starting and holding ball, which is the trigger for determining whether or not the continuous effect determination is possible, is set lower than the first effect content. If it is, at least from the symbol variation game immediately before the symbol variation game based on the target starting hold ball, to shift to the second effect mode with a higher probability than the first ratio,
Effect content before Symbol symbol variation games continuous rendition of executable is based on the object starting hold balls that triggered is determined to have deviated reach demonstration contents to derive failure symbol to form a reach after the start of the symbol variation game When the transition is made to the first effect mode or the second effect mode based on the fact that the effect of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the symbol variation game based on the target start holding ball is the immediately preceding symbol variation when expectations to be a big hit than the game was set effect contents high, Yu technique machine Ru allowed to continue production mode in the settings.

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