JP5539032B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a notice effect accompanying a start-and-hold ball.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol combination game (design variation game) in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a varied manner is performed. And in recent pachinko machines, there is a known pachinko machine that produces a jackpot notice that suggests in advance that it may be a big hit in order to improve the player's interest in the symbol combination game ( For example, see Patent Document 1). In the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, by changing any of the start memory indicators at the time of starting winning, there is a possibility that a big win will occur in an unexecuted symbol variation game corresponding to the start memory indicator We will produce a jackpot notice that suggests in advance.

JP 2003-340038 A

  By the way, some of these pachinko machines can execute the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. However, in general, if it is determined that a jackpot game having the same jackpot value is given in each of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the same probability as described above. A big hit announcement is made, and in order to improve the interest of the game, further improvement of the production effect is desired.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is in the case where the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game can be executed. Provided is a gaming machine that can improve the effect of a notice regarding a notice effect corresponding to an unexecuted symbol variation game and can improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the first starting means into which a game ball can enter and the entrance into which the game ball can enter can be in an open state and a closed state. A second starting means having an opening / closing means that operates as described above, and a big hit determination random number for determining whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball is entered by the first starting means or the second starting means And a random number obtaining means for obtaining a jackpot type determining random number value for determining the type of jackpot game, and the random number obtaining means obtained when a game ball enters the first starting means. a first hold storage means for storing the values of the jackpot type determination random number of jackpot determining random number as a first start-up hold balls, said random number acquisition means when the game ball has entered the special said second start means acquired jackpot determining random number value and the jackpot type determination random number A second hold storage means for storing the door as the second start-up hold balls, when the first hold storage means stores a first start pending spheres, displaying a first symbol variation game performed by varying a pattern In addition, when the second hold storage means stores the second starting hold ball, display means for displaying a second symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol, the first symbol variation game or the In a case where a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the second symbol variation game, in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated, at the start of the first symbol variation game, the first hold Based on the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the storage means in association with the first starting hold ball, it is determined whether or not the first symbol variation game is a big hit, and the second symbol variation game is determined. At the start Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the second hold storage means in association with the second starting hold ball; If the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative based on the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the first hold storage means in association with the first start hold ball, it is associated with the first start hold ball The jackpot game type having a different jackpot value is determined based on the stored jackpot type determination random number value, and the jackpot determination stored in the second hold storage means in association with the second starting hold ball If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative based on the value of the random number for use, the jackpot game having a different jackpot value based on the value of the random number for determining the type of jackpot stored in association with the second starting hold ball Decide type Jackpot type determining means to perform, effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect, and jackpot corresponding to an unexecuted symbol variation game stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means and not yet executed Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a notice effect in a predetermined effect mode based on a random number value, and a type of jackpot game in the first symbol variation game and a jackpot in the second symbol variation game The types of games are defined as the same jackpot value, and the jackpot type determination means determines the jackpot game type with different probabilities between the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, and the effect control means The jackpot type determining means determines the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. When the effect mode of announcement attraction at different probabilities for each symbol variation game determined by the type of the large per game, the presentation control unit, said second symbol variation and the first symbol variation game by the jackpot type determination means When the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value as the game is determined, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is executed with a different probability for each symbol variation game depending on the type of jackpot game. Determining either a specific jackpot game having a relatively high jackpot value or a non-specific jackpot game having a relatively smaller jackpot value than the specific jackpot game, wherein the jackpot type determining means A specific jackpot game is determined with a higher probability in the second symbol variation game than in the one symbol variation game, and the effect control means is determined by the jackpot type determination means. When a non-specific jackpot game is determined as the type of jackpot game in the second symbol variation game, it is determined not to execute the notice effect, while the jackpot type determination means determines the type of jackpot game in the first symbol variation game. If non-specific jackpot gaming is determined as to the gist of the determined resulting Rukoto as to perform the prediction effect.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 is provided with a first starting means for allowing a game ball to enter and an opening / closing means for operating so that the entrance for allowing the game ball to enter can be in an open state and a closed state. A second starting means having, a value of a big hit determining random number for determining whether or not a big hit is triggered by entering the game ball by the first starting means or the second starting means, A random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a jackpot type determination random number for determining a type, and a value of a big hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when a game ball enters the first starting means; The first holding storage means for storing the value of the big hit type determination random number as the first starting holding ball, and the big hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquiring means when the game ball enters the second starting means The value and the value of the random number for determining the type of jackpot are set as the second start holding ball. When the first hold storage means stores the first starting hold ball, the first symbol variation game to be performed by changing the symbol is displayed, and the second hold memory is stored. Display means for displaying a second symbol variation game that is performed by varying the symbol when the means stores the second start holding ball, and in advance in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game When the predetermined jackpot display result is displayed, in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated, at the start of the first symbol variation game, the first hold storage means starts the first start. Based on the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in association with the holding ball, it is determined whether or not the first symbol variation game is a big hit, and at the start of the second symbol variation game, the second reservation In memory A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in association with the second starting hold ball, and the first hold storage means When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative based on the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in association with the first start hold ball, the jackpot type determination stored in association with the first start hold ball Based on the value of the random number for use, based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the second holding storage means in association with the second starting holding ball, while determining the type of jackpot game having a different jackpot value When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the jackpot type determination for determining the type of jackpot game having a different jackpot value based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type stored in association with the second start holding ball means And an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and a value of a random number for jackpot corresponding to an unexecuted symbol variation game stored in the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means and not yet executed. And an effect control means for causing the effect executing means to execute a notice effect in a predetermined effect mode, and the type of jackpot game in the first symbol variation game and the type of jackpot game in the second symbol variation game The jackpot value determining means determines the jackpot game type with different probabilities for the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, respectively, and the effect control means includes the jackpot type When the determining unit determines the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the jackpot game The effect control means comprises a change content determination means for determining the effect mode of the notice effect with different probabilities for each of the symbol change games depending on the type of the game, and determining the change contents of the symbol change game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means Determines that the notice effect is to be executed when a specific variation content is determined by the variation content determination means when the determination result in the first symbol variation game by the jackpot determination means is negative, When the determination result in the second symbol variation game of the means is negative, when the specific variation content is determined by the variation content determination unit, it is determined that the notice effect is not executed .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the effect control means uses the jackpot type determination means to determine whether the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are the same. When the jackpot game having the same jackpot value is determined, the gist is to determine the type of notice effect to be executed with a different probability for each symbol variation game depending on the type of the jackpot game.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect , the jackpot type determination means is more specific than a specific jackpot game having a relatively large jackpot value and the specific jackpot game. The jackpot type determining means determines a specific jackpot game with a higher probability in the second symbol variation game than in the first symbol variation game. The effect control means is more effective than the first symbol variation game even when a specific jackpot game having the same jackpot value is determined in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. The gist is to determine a specific notice effect among a plurality of kinds of notice effects with a higher probability in the second symbol variation game.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the jackpot determining means includes the first reserved storage means and the second reserved storage means. Are configured to preferentially execute the jackpot determination based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored as the second start holding ball. .

  According to the present invention, when the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game can be executed, it is possible to improve the presentation effect related to the notice effect corresponding to the unexecuted symbol variation game. Can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit game and small hit game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition transition of a gaming state. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a starting reservation memory | storage number image selection table. Explanatory drawing explaining an ending effect execution decision table. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a prior determination process. The flowchart which shows a prior determination process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of opening and closing of a big prize opening door. The flowchart which shows a start pending | holding memory | storage number control process. The flowchart which shows an ending effect control process. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in a variable display.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In FIG. 2, a first special figure display H0 as a 7-segment type display means and a second special figure display H1 as a 7-segment type display means are provided at the lower right of the game area 13a of the game board 13. Is provided. In the game area 13a of the game board 13, a variable display H2 is provided as a liquid crystal display type display means. The game area 13a of the game board 13 is provided with a center accessory 20 as a decorative member. In the first special symbol display device H0 and the second special graphic display device H1, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a varying image (or image display), and also changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination game). May be indicated as a symbol combination game).

  In the symbol variation game, the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 changes a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as “special symbols”) in a single column. Is displayed. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display H0 is referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display H1 is referred to as “second variation game”. ”Fluctuation game (second symbol fluctuation game)”. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  Then, on the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1, the variation display of the symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special diagram is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. That is, the symbol variation game is performed once from the symbol variation start to the symbol fixed stop display. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed as a fixed stop. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is 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 first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2, display effects relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game are started at the same time, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special diagram and the decoration drawing are confirmed and stopped at the same time). ). Similarly, in the second special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the 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 decoration drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state). ) On the other hand, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 do not play the symbol variation game in parallel. That is, only one of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 correspond to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of types of special drawings (105 types in the present embodiment). One special figure to be selected is selected, and the selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 105 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize the big hit, and four types of small hit symbols (small hit display result) that can be used to recognize the small hit. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed, the player is given a small hit game. Since it is determined not to be a small hit in the second variable game, the small special symbol is not displayed on the second special figure display H1. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 is configured with a larger display area than the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is far more than the special figure. Is displayed larger. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, 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 this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. 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. When a predetermined symbol combination ([232] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the jackpot symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is awarded. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination ([232] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the off symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is given. The symbol combination that can recognize the small hit game or the big hit game is a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability of the big hit determination is low probability to high probability is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations 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 variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column. The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays symbol combinations according to the display results of the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. More specifically, a special combination displayed on the first special graphic display H0 or the second special graphic display H1 and a combination of symbols displayed on the variable display H2 are associated with each other. When the process is completed, the symbol combination of the special figure and the decorative drawing is displayed correspondingly in a fixed stop state. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 in a definite stop display, the variable big indicator H2 also has a big hit symbol such as [222] or [444] in principle. The combination is displayed with a fixed stop. In addition, when a shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display area H1, a combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is determined also on the variable display H2. The stop is displayed. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0, the symbol combination of [232] suggesting the change in probability is also displayed on the variable display H2 in a fixed stop manner. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effects related to the first and second variable games (the symbol variable game in which the three symbol combinations are displayed in a variable manner to display a combination of symbols). When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated.

  In addition, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 so as to sandwich the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. In this normal symbol display H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the common figure shown when only the right LED is lit is referred to as “1”, and the general figure indicated when only the left LED is lit is “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “2”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning opening 25 having a first starting entrance into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the center accessory 20. A first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided behind the first start winning port 25. The first start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the first variable game when a game ball enters. In the present embodiment, such a first starting winning opening 25 functions as a first starting means capable of entering a game ball.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 25, an opening / closing blade that opens and closes by the operation of a second starting entrance through which a game ball can enter and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). A second start winning port 27 provided with (ordinary electric accessory) 26 is provided. In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 26 opened is indicated by a solid line. In the present embodiment, such an opening / closing blade functions as an opening / closing means that operates so that the second start winning port 27 (entrance port) into which a game ball can enter can be in an open state and a closed state. Such a second start winning opening 27 functions as a second starting means having an opening / closing means.

  Behind the second start winning port 27, a second start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. The second start winning opening 27 can give a start condition for the second variable game when the game ball enters. The second starting entrance opening of the second starting winning opening 27 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 26 closed. In a state where the second starting entrance is closed, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where entering is not possible (a state in which entering is restricted). Then, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the second starting entrance is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times by operating the opening / closing blade 26 from the closed state to the open state. Is done. In a state where the second starting entrance is open, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where it is possible to enter (a state where entry is permitted). The first start winning opening 25 and the second start winning opening 27 are juxtaposed along the flow-down direction (vertical direction) of the game balls launched into the game area 13a of the game board 13, and the game board according to this embodiment. 13 is provided with a plurality of start condition devices (start means) that can give start conditions. In addition, the first start winning opening 25 and the second starting winning opening 27 of the present embodiment are configured to pay out three winning balls when a game ball enters.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the second start winning opening 27, a large winning opening apparatus having a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). 29 (special prize opening) is arranged. Behind the big prize opening device 29 is provided a count switch SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered. When a big hit game or a small hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 so that a game ball can be entered. Can get a chance to win. Note that the big prize opening device 29 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out 15 prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first holding indicator Ra is disposed at the lower left portion of the center accessory 20. The first hold indicator Ra enters the first start winning opening 25 and becomes a start hold ball (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first start hold ball”) and is stored in the apparatus (RAM 30c). This is a display for displaying the number of stored starting balls (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure start storing memory number”), and the first variable game held by the display contents of the first holding display Ra. The number of times is notified.

  The first special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the first start prize opening 25, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the first variable game is started. Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 during the first variable game (or the second variable game), the first special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated. The first hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when one light-emitting means is lit, it is notified that one first variable game is pending. Therefore, the player sees the display content of the first hold indicator Ra and recognizes that the first variable game is currently being executed when the number of the first variable games held is reduced. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a second holding indicator Rb is disposed at the lower right side of the center accessory 20. The second hold indicator Rb enters the second start winning opening 27 and becomes a start hold ball (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second start hold ball”) and is stored inside the machine (RAM 30c). This is a display for displaying the number of stored start balls (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure start reserved memory number”), and the second variable game held by the display contents of the second hold display Rb. The number of times is notified.

  The second special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the second start prize opening 27, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the second variable game is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 during the second variable game (or the first variable game), the second special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated. The second hold indicator Rb is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when two light-emitting means are lit, it is notified that two second variation games are on hold. Therefore, the player looks at the display content of the second hold indicator Rb and recognizes that the second variable game is currently being executed when the number of the second variable games held is reduced. be able to.

  The first special figure start reserved memory number and the second special figure start reserved memory number are also displayed on the variable display H2 as the start reserved memory number image. In addition, this start reserved memory number image corresponds to the start memory ball, and it may indicate a possibility that a big hit game is given depending on the display mode. In addition, the types of the start reserved memory number image include a start reserved memory number image (shown in FIG. 17 (d)) in a normal time, a blue start reserved memory number image (shown in FIG. 17 (f)), A start-up reserved memory number image (shown in FIG. 17H) of a large size in red is included.

  In the following description, the startup reserved memory number image at normal time may be referred to as a normal image, the blue startup reserved memory number image as a first specific image, and the red large start reserved memory number image as a second specific image. . The first specific image and the second specific image may be collectively referred to as a specific image. In addition, the normal image is normally used and is not included in a plurality of types of notice effects, the specific image corresponds to a plurality of types of notice effects, and the second specific image among them is a specific type of the plurality of types of notice effects. It corresponds to the notice effect.

  An operation gate 23 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 20. Behind the operation gate 23, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a winning (passed) game ball is provided. The operation gate 23 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (passage detection). The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the second start winning opening 27 is in an open state (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 27). The second start winning opening 27 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening and closing blades 26, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the second start winning opening 27, when a game is given per usual figure, the opening and closing blades 26 are opened to open the second starting winning opening 27 so that a game ball can be won. . That is, when a game is given per game, a game ball can be awarded to the second start prize opening 27 by opening the opening / closing blade 26, so that it becomes easier to win a game ball at the second start prize slot 27, The player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 25 under the same conditions.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol holding display M is disposed above the normal symbol display H10. The normal symbol hold indicator M has a stored number of start hold balls stored in the machine (RAM 30c) (hereinafter referred to as “normal figure start hold memory number”). The number of times of the regular game being held is notified by the display content of the normal symbol hold display M.

  The usual figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball passes through the operation gate 23, and is subtracted by 1 (-1) when the usual figure game is started. Then, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 23 during the normal game, the normal map start reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). And the normal symbol hold | maintenance display M is comprised by the multiple (4 pieces) light emission means. When one light emitting means is lit, it is informed that one ordinary game is pending.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function to give a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (5/1987 in this embodiment) to a high probability (49/1987 in this embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  Further, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit is generated. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur. Playing games while expecting.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the ordinary game is the normal probability (this In some embodiments, the entrance rate improvement state that varies from 5/251) to high probability (in this embodiment, 250/251) may be given as a privilege. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 4 times) the symbol variation game is played or until a big hit occurs. In this improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state (non-entry rate improvement state) when winning in the usual game. In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the case of winning the normal game in the state where the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1480 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes.

  Even before the specified time elapses after the opening, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is entered, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls enter even if the ball has not been opened a predetermined number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given depending on the type of jackpot game and the game state in which the symbol variation game that is a big hit is played, and the symbol that the grant continues The number of times of the variable game is determined.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that gives a reduced variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time-short”) state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. Yes. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In the entrance rate improvement state, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state when winning in the normal game, as described above.

  In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, when winning the regular game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the open state is maintained until 1480 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends. Note that the predetermined number of times is four in the present embodiment, but this corresponds to the number of games that is the upper limit of the number of second special figure start hold memory (second upper limit start hold ball number). .

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol (and the big hit symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the respective displays H0 to H2 in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. 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 grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (7 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). . One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the grand prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the five types of big hit games shown in FIG. 3, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the five types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are five groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D and symbol E as shown in FIG. are categorized.

  And in the symbol A, one kind of big hit symbol is distributed among the big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0. Similarly, 14 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are distributed to the symbol B. In the symbol C, one type of jackpot symbol among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is distributed. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0, 74 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are distributed to the symbol E. Also, in the symbol F shown in FIG. 3, four types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are classified into five groups of symbols a to e as shown in FIG. 70 kinds of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol a. Similarly, 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol b. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, two types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol c. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, eight types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol d. Ten types of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol e. In the second variation game, since it is determined not to be a small hit, unlike the first special figure display H0, the small special symbol is distributed to the second special figure display H1. Absent.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 7-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R special probability variable jackpot game”. In the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the 7 round games in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is set to “open once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is generated, the probability changed state and the state of improving the entrance rate are given. It has become so.

  In FIG. 3, “until next time” is indicated when a state of improving the entrance rate is given until the next big hit game is generated. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given with the predetermined number of times (four in this embodiment) as the upper limit number, the number of times is described. In FIG. 3, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is described as “0 times”.

  In addition, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, “9.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” is set as the round game time (specified time) of one round game, and “10. 6 (seconds) "is set. Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R special probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 7-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R normal probability variable jackpot game”. In the 7R normal probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) of one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the 7 round games in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the entry rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends, but the upper limit number of times is different. Specifically, when a winning state of the big hit lottery is awarded, a certain change state is given, but if the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is given until the next big hit is generated after the big hit game is finished. . On the other hand, if the probability change state is not given or the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a predetermined number of times after the big hit game ends (in this embodiment, (4 times) is set as the upper limit number of times, and the improved entrance rate is given.

  Further, in the 7R normal probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “9.0 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “10. 6 (seconds) "is set. Further, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the opening mode of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game is the same as that of the 7R special probability variable big hit game.

  Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  A jackpot game awarded when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Has a specified number of rounds set to “7”. The jackpot game is a seven-round jackpot game in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the first round game is different from the opening mode of the 7R special probability variable jackpot game. . Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “jump-up jackpot game”. In the jump-up jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the jump-up jackpot game, in the first round game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three times), and in the round game from the second round. The large winning opening door 28 of the winning opening device 29 is set to be opened “once”. In addition, in the jump-up jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given until the next jackpot game is generated. It is like that.

  In the jump-up jackpot game, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Then, in the jump-up jackpot game, the opening time of the first winning opening device 29 (the big winning opening door 28) is “0.6 (seconds)” for the opening time of the first opening and the second opening. The opening time for the third opening is set to “23.8 (seconds)”. Also, “2.0 (seconds)” as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, “2.1 (seconds)” as the interval time between the second opening and the third opening, Each is set. As a result, the round game time for the first round of the jump-up jackpot game is from “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds) +2.1 (seconds) +23.8 (seconds)”. That is, “25 (seconds)” is set.

  On the other hand, in the second to fifteenth rounds in the jump-up jackpot game, the number of times the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is set to “1”, and the round game time is “25 ( Sec) ”is set. The round game time (25 (seconds)) of the second to fifteenth rounds is the total opening time (0.6 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds) +23.8 ( Second) = 25 (seconds)). The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R special probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” except for the last round interval, and the last round interval is “ 1.996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a two-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “2” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the 2R probability variable big hit game, the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to be opened "one time" in each round game. In the 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, in 2R probability variable big hit games, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a case where the improved winning rate is given after the big hit game is finished, and a case where the higher entrance rate is not given after the big hit game is finished There is. Specifically, if both the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, if at least one of the probability variation state and the improved entrance rate is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times) is given after the big hit game ends. As the upper limit number of times, the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the 2R probability variable big hit game, the opening time is “0.04 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.6 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “5.164 (seconds). ) ”Is set. In other words, the opening time and the round game time in the 2R probability variable big hit game are the opening time of the jump-up big hit game and the opening time of the first and second big prize opening devices 29 (the big prize opening door 28) in the first round. Is set to the same time. Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time (inter-round interval) between rounds in the 2R probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds other than the final round, and “1. 996 (seconds) ". As a result, in the 2R probable big hit game, the time ("3.2 (seconds)") from when the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 opens in the first round to when it closes in the second round is In the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the time is the same as the time from when the first prize opening door 28 of the first prize opening device 29 is opened for the first time until the second opening is finished.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.6 (seconds)) of the 2R probability variable big hit game, the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening device 29 in one round game satisfies the upper limit number of balls entered. There is no set time. By the way, in the pachinko machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. Become. In other words, in each round game of 2R probability variable big hit game, it is practical to launch and enter “10 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (0.6 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7”, and a probability change state is not given after the jackpot game ends (a non-probability change state is given). Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R non-probable big hit game”. Further, in the 7R non-probable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. In addition, in the 7 round games in the 7R non-probability big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends, and a predetermined number of times (four times in this embodiment) is set as the upper limit number. A short-time state (entrance rate improvement state) is added.

  In the 7R non-probable big hit game, “9.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Further, in the 7R non-probability big hit game, the opening mode of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game is the same as the 7R special probability variable big hit game and the 7R normal probability variable big hit game.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R non-probable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  The small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 has the specified round number set to “1” and one round The upper limit number of games (count number) is set to “10 balls”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit lottery game, and the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery If it has been done, after the small hit game ends, the state of increasing the entrance rate is continuously given. In addition, in the small hit game, if the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a normal state, the normal state is continued even after the small hit game ends.

  In the small hit game, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “5.212 (second)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.6 (seconds)” as the opening mode of the large winning opening device 29 (large winning opening door 28) of the round game in the small hit game. In addition, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, and “1.988 (seconds)” is set as the interval time after the second opening. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “3.2 (seconds)” composed of “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time of the small hit game is closed in the second round after the grand prize opening device 29 (the big winning entrance door 28) is opened in the first round of the 2R probability variation big hit game. It is the same time as before. Furthermore, the round game time of the small hit game is the same as the time from the first prize opening device 29 opening for the first time to the end of the second open in the first round of the jump up jackpot game. .

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, in the round game time (3.2 (seconds)) of the small hit game, the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening device 29 in one round game does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. It is set to such a time. In other words, in a round game of small hit games, it is practical to launch and enter “10 balls”, which is the maximum number of balls entered, within the round game time (3.2 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  Thus, although there is a small hit game in the first variation game, symbol A and symbol a, symbol B and symbol b, symbol C and symbol c, symbol D and symbol d, symbol E and symbol e, The type of jackpot game in the first variable game and the type of jackpot game in the second variable game are respectively defined as the same jackpot value. The jackpot value here refers to whether or not to give a probable change state after the end of the jackpot game, whether or not to give the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the jackpot game, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given The end condition of the improved winning rate, the opening mode of the special winning opening device 29, and the number of game media to be paid out every time a gaming ball enters the special winning opening device 29.

  In the present embodiment, if the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the jump-up big hit game, and the 7R non-probable big hit game are the first big hit games in which the big prize opening device 29 is opened, the 2R probability change The jackpot game can be said to be a second jackpot game in which the opening time of the jackpot device 29 is shorter than that of the first jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the jump-up jackpot game corresponds to a special jackpot game included in the first jackpot game. In this embodiment, the 7R special probability variable jackpot game corresponds to a specific jackpot game having a relatively high jackpot value, and is a 7R normal probability variable jackpot game, a jump-up jackpot game, a 7R non-probability variable jackpot game, and a 2R probability variable jackpot game. However, this corresponds to a non-specific jackpot game having a relatively small jackpot value compared to a specific jackpot game.

  Also, the type of jackpot game is determined with different probabilities for the first and second variable games. In particular, the probability of determining any one of symbols A to D in the first variable game and the probability of determining any one of symbols a to d in the second variable game It is prescribed to be different. Specifically, in the first floating game, the probability that a 7R normal probability variable big hit game and a 2R probability variable big hit game are given is defined higher than in the second variable game, whereas in the second variable game, 7R The probability that the special probability variable jackpot game and the jump-up jackpot game are awarded is defined higher than that of the first variable game. That is, in the second floating game, the type of jackpot having a high jackpot value such as the 7R special probability variable jackpot game and the jump-up jackpot game is determined with a higher probability than the first floating game.

  On the other hand, in the first variation game, the probability of selecting the symbols A to D to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the symbols a to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game in the second variation game. The same probability (the probability of 90/100 in this embodiment) is defined as the probability of selecting the pattern d. That is, in the first variation game and the second variation game, when the jackpot determination is affirmative, the probability variation state is given after the termination of the jackpot game with the same probability.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count switch SE3, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a first special symbol display H0, a second special graphic indicator H1, a first reserved indicator Ra, a second reserved indicator Rb, and a normal symbol reserved indicator M. ing. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display H10 and a gate sensor SE4. In addition, the main CPU 30a determines the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number (big hit determination random number), a reach determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a common figure determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number. It is updated every cycle, and the updated value is stored (set) in the setting area of the RAM 30c to rewrite the value before the update.

  The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not the big hit. In addition, this random number for hit determination is also a random number used in the small hit lottery (small hit determination) for whether or not a small hit if the big hit is not made. 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 when a big win is not won in the big win lottery, that is, in the case of a loss. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. In particular, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number is composed of a primary distribution random number roughly divided into contents of production and a secondary distribution random number after the primary distribution.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is reached, and is determined from numerical values (all 1987 integers from 0 to 1986) that the hit determination random number can take. Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (49 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be greater than the number (5 in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit. The random number for determining the hit is calculated by the main CPU 30a every predetermined cycle (every 4 ms) so that a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in this embodiment, “0” to “1986”) can be obtained. 1 is added and updated.

  In the present embodiment, the winning determination random number is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27, and the first variation game and the second It is commonly used in fluctuating games. That is, the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the same as the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27 belongs to. The jackpot determination value is also commonly used in the first variable game and the second variable game. That is, the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination value based on the first special figure start reserved memory number is the same as the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold memory number. That is, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made with the same probability in the first variation game and the second variation game.

  In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the small hit is, and is determined from numerical values (all 1987 integers from 0 to 1986) that the random number for hit determination can take. The small hit determination value is referred to only in the first variation game and is set to a predetermined number (14 in this embodiment). Note that the random number for hit determination is used as it is in the big hit determination. Further, the number of small hit determination values does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the same value is determined).

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. This special figure distribution random number determines the type of special figure that will be a big hit symbol at the time of big hit determination, but since the type of big hit game will be decided by the type of special figure, the type of big hit game will be decided It can be said that this is a value of a random number for determining the type of jackpot. In each special figure, this special figure distribution random number is distributed by a predetermined number (one in this embodiment), and the main CPU 30a acquires it when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the special distribution random number. The special CPU distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of integers from “0” to “99”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as a special figure distribution random number value, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number value by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random value value. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27. Commonly used in two fluctuation games. That is, the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27. Is the same.

  Note that the jackpot symbol determined depending on which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed is the symbol A to symbol E (in the case of the second variation game, the symbol a to the symbol). It is different in which group (e).

  Specifically, [0] indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag indicating that either the first variation game or the second variation game is to be executed. If it is, the symbol A to the symbol E are classified into any group. For this reason, when it is a big hit in the first variable game, a symbol classified as the symbol A as a big hit symbol is displayed with a probability of 1/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol B are displayed with a probability of 14/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol C are displayed with a probability of 1/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol D are displayed with a probability of 74/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol E are displayed with a probability of 10/100. On the other hand, when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is negative and the small hit determination is affirmative), a symbol is determined from among the four types of small hits, and when the outage is determined (big hit determination and When the small hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of missing symbol.

  Further, when [1] indicating that the second variation game is to be performed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the special symbol variation processing flag is classified into any group of symbols a to e. For this reason, in the case of a big hit in the second variation game, a symbol classified as symbol a as a big hit symbol is displayed with a probability of 70/100, and a symbol classified as symbol b is displayed with a probability of 10/100. The symbol classified as symbol c is displayed with a probability of 2/100, and the symbol classified as symbol d is displayed with a probability of 8/100. A symbol classified as symbol e as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 10/100. On the other hand, at the time of determination of a loss (when the big hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of loss symbol. In the second variation game, it is determined not to be a small hit.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores a small hit design random number used when determining the type of the special figure that becomes the small hit symbol when determining the small hit.

  The ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). Note that the number of normal hit determination values varies depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned (this embodiment) Is set to be larger than the number of normal hit determination values in the normal state (5 in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a random number for normal hit determination used at the time of normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the operating gate 23.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. A ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. When the general CPU 31a inputs various control commands, the general CPU 31a executes various controls based on the general control program.

  Further, the ROM 31b stores a start reserved memory number image selection table shown in FIG. 6 and an ending effect execution determination table shown in FIG. The start reserved memory number image selection table is a table for selecting the display mode of the start reserved memory number image described above. In addition, the ending effect execution determination table is referred to before the ending effect is executed, and by executing the special ending effect, the 7R special probability change in the second variable game that has not yet been executed after the end of the big hit game. The possibility that a big hit game is given will be suggested.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In addition, regarding the specific transition transition of the gaming state, the control content of the overall CPU 31a of various gaming states will be described in detail later.

  The game state in this embodiment includes a probability change state and a ball entering rate improvement state. For this reason, the state where the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, the state where the probability variation state is assigned but the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are assigned Can be divided into four types, namely, a state in which there is no probability change state but a state in which an improved entry rate state is provided. A state in which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given may be referred to as a “first gaming state” below. Similarly, the state in which the probability variation state is given but the entry rate improvement state is not assigned is referred to as “second gaming state”, and the state in which the probability change state and entry rate improvement state is assigned is referred to as “third game state”. ”Gaming state” and a state in which the probability variation state is not given but the entry rate improvement state is given may be referred to as “fourth gaming state”.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the game state may shift when a big hit game is awarded or when four symbol variation games are finished after the big hit game is finished.
Specifically, in the first gaming state, when a big hit game is awarded, there is a high possibility that the game state is shifted to the second gaming state after the big hit game ends. Further, in the second state and the fourth game state, when a big hit game is awarded, the possibility of shifting to the third game state after completion of the big hit game is defined. Further, in the third gaming state, when a big hit game is awarded, the possibility of maintaining the state after the big hit game is finished is defined highly.

  Further, in the third gaming state, when the symbol variation game is finished four times after the jackpot game is finished, the giving of the increased entrance rate may end. In this case, the game state is changed to the second gaming state. Transition. In the fourth gaming state, when the symbol variation game is finished four times after the jackpot game is finished, the provision of the improved entrance rate is always finished. In this case, the game state shifts to the first gaming state. .

  Thus, when a big hit game is awarded, it is easy to shift in the order of the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state, and from the first gaming state to the second gaming state once. By shifting to the third gaming state that is most advantageous for the player, it is possible to provide gameability that can advantageously advance the game.

Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S5. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (first special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step 5.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (first special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the first special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (1), and the first special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S3). Further, the main CPU 30 a generates a hold designation command for instructing the added hold storage number and outputs it to the overall control board 31. As a result, the overall control board 31 can also recognize the addition of the number of the starting reserved balls of the special symbol in the first variation game. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a determines the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the random number for special figure allocation, the value of the random number for small hit design, the value of the random number for reach determination, and the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution Are read out from the RAM 30c and acquired, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the first special figure start hold storage number (step S4).

  In this way, when the main CPU 30a detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 25 (when the game ball has entered through the first start winning opening 25), the main CPU 30a acquires the value of the random number described above. Then, the acquired random number is stored as the second start holding ball at the upper limit of the predetermined number. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a random number acquisition unit, and the RAM 30c functions as a first reserved storage unit.

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S5). That is, in step S5, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S5 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S5 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S6). If the determination result of step S6 is negative (second special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result of step S6 is affirmative (second special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the second special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (one addition), and the second special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S7). Further, the main CPU 30 a generates a hold designation command for instructing the added hold storage number and outputs it to the overall control board 31. As a result, even in the overall control board 31, it becomes possible to recognize the addition of the number of the starting reserved balls of the special symbol in the second variation game. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a determines the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the random number for special figure distribution, the value of the random number for random hit pattern, the value of the random number for reach determination, and the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution Are read out from the RAM 30c and obtained, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S8). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S9. In the second variation game, since it is defined that the small hit game is not given, the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number acquired in step S8 is not referred to.

  As described above, when the main CPU 30a detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 27 serving as the second starting means (when the game ball has entered through the second start winning port 27), the main CPU 30a described above. The obtained random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored as the second start holding ball with a predetermined number as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this processing functions as a random number acquisition unit, and the RAM 30c functions as a second reserved storage unit.

  Then, the main CPU 30a executes a pre-determination process (step S9). Although described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the main CPU 30a has not yet been executed based on the values of various random numbers acquired when stored as the first start hold ball or the second start hold ball. Prior determination regarding the symbol variation game (unexecuted symbol variation game) will be performed. Then, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not to output a prefetch command based on the result of the prior determination, and if it is determined to output, the main CPU 30a sets the result of the prior determination and the stored start pending storage number. Based on this, the type of the prefetch command is determined. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special drawings and decorations) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the big hit game (or the small hit game) is being executed (step) S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main CPU 30a reads the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and determines whether the second special figure start reserved memory number is greater than "0". (Step S13).

  When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the second special figure start hold memory number = 0), the main CPU 30a reads the first special figure start hold memory number (step S14), and the first special figure start hold memory is stored. It is determined whether or not the number is larger than “0” (step S15). When the determination result of step S15 is negative (when the first special figure start pending storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output (step S15). S16). If this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command (step S17). Then, the special symbol start process ends. If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (if a demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is affirmative (if the first special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a sets the first symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c to the first variation. A value [0] indicating that the game is to be executed is set (step S18). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the first special figure start hold storage number (-1) (step S19). Further, the main CPU 30 a generates a hold designation command for instructing the subtracted hold storage number and outputs it to the overall control board 31. As a result, the overall control board 31 can recognize the subtraction of the number of the starting reserved balls of the special symbol in the first variation game. Then, the main CPU 30a associates the first special figure start pending storage number with the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the small hit The value of the design distribution random number, the value of the reach determination random number, and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number are acquired (step S20).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). (Step S21). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 5/1987. The probability that the result is affirmative (hit probability) is 49/1987. In this way, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the first variable game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the first start holding ball at the start of the first variable game. It will be determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit determination unit.

  If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit (step S22). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from among the jackpot symbols based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random value (step S23). .

  The jackpot symbol of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is classified as one of symbols A to E. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main CPU 30a is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, that is, when [0] is set in the special symbol fluctuation processing flag, The symbol classified into the symbol A is determined with a probability of 1/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol B as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 14/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol C as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 1/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol D as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 74/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol E as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100.

  As described above, when the result of the jackpot determination in the first floating game is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot symbol on the basis of the value of the special figure distribution random number, and thereby ends the variation game. The types of jackpot games with different jackpot values will be determined. In other words, the main CPU 30a determines which of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game described above is to be awarded. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a jackpot type determination unit.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and based on the value of the random number for variability pattern distribution, for the jackpot effect corresponding to the identified jackpot game Is determined (step S24). As described above, the main CPU 30a determines the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the result of the jackpot determination in the first variation game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a variation content determination unit.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S25). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special figure display H0 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the first special symbol display H0 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S21 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S26). In the present embodiment, in the case of the first variation game, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (small hit probability) is 14/1987, and the case is the second variation game. No small hit determination is performed. As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is negative at the start of the first variable game, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a small hit. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a small hit determination unit.

  When the determination result of step S26 is affirmative (in the case of small hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to the small hit flag indicating that the fluctuation is in the small hit (step S27). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from among the small bonus symbols (symbol F) based on the special symbol based on the acquired small bonus symbol allocation random number. (Step S28). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for the small hit effect corresponding to the small hit game based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step S29). After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S25 and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing as described above. The various processes related to the fluctuating game are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of the display device H0 are controlled. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S26 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S30). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the RAM 30c during the process of step S30 matches the reach determination value. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240) that can be taken by random numbers for reach determination. Yes. Further, the reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag.

  If the determination result in step S30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H0 (step S31). . Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the loss reach effect based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step S32). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S30 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H0 (step S33). ). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number (step S34). At this time, the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S13 is affirmative (when the second special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a changes the special symbol variation stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c as shown in FIG. A value [1] indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the processing flag (step S35). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the second special figure start reserved memory number (-1) (step S36). Further, the main CPU 30 a generates a hold designation command for instructing the subtracted hold storage number and outputs it to the overall control board 31. As a result, the overall control board 31 can also recognize the subtraction of the number of the starting reserved balls of the special symbol in the second variation game. Then, the main CPU 30a determines the hit determination random number value, the special figure distribution random number value, and the reach determination that are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in association with the second special figure start pending storage number. The random number value for random use and the random number value for distribution pattern distribution are acquired (step S37).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 30 a determines whether or not the acquired hit determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30 b and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). (Step S38). In the present embodiment, in the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 5/1987, and when the probability change state (when the probability is high). The probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 49/1987. In this way, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the second variable game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the second start holding ball at the start of the second variable game. It will be determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit determination unit.

  When the determination result of step S38 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S39). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be finalized and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols based on the special diagram based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number (step S40). .

  Note that the special bonus jackpot symbol displayed on the second special symbol display H1 is classified as one of symbols a to e. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main CPU 30a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1, that is, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, The symbol classified into symbol a is determined with a probability of 70/100. Similarly, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol b as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [1], the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol c as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 2/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [1], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as the symbol d as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 8/100. Similarly, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as symbol e as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination in the second floating game is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the type of the big hit symbol based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, and thereby ends the variable game. The types of jackpot games with different jackpot values will be determined. In other words, the main CPU 30a determines which of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game described above is to be awarded. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a jackpot type determination unit.

  After the process of step S40, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and responds to the identified jackpot game based on the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution. The variation pattern for the big hit effect to be determined is determined (step S41). As described above, the main CPU 30a determines the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the result of the jackpot determination in the second variation game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a variation content determination unit.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the second variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S42). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the second special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step S38 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S47). Note that the reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag.

  If the determination result in step S47 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 (step S48). . Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the off-reach reach effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number (step S49). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  Note that the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect includes a specific variation pattern (specific variation content) that causes the notice effect to be executed by the start reserved memory number image. This specific variation pattern is composed of a variation pattern that becomes the first type super reach and a variation pattern that becomes the second type super reach. In addition, the same reach effects as these specific variation patterns are executed, and as a result, there are variation patterns that become big hits that give 7R special probability variable big hit games, 7R normal probability variable big hit games, or 7R non-probable variable big hit games. In addition, this 2nd type super reach is prescribed | regulated so that a big hit expectation degree is higher than a 1st type super reach.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S47 is negative (when reach determination is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off-line symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 (step S50). ). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number (step S51). At this time, the determined variation pattern for the offending effect differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  When both the first start hold ball and the second start hold ball are stored by executing such special symbol start processing, the main CPU 30a determines the hit determination stored as the second start hold ball. The second variation game is preferentially executed based on the value of the random number for use. And when the entrance rate improvement state is given, since the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, as a result, in the probability variation state or the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state is assigned, the second variation The game is supposed to run quickly. Further, the second start winning opening 27 is given the improved entrance rate because the open / close blades 26 are open and the game balls are easier to win when the improved entrance rate state is given. In the probability variation state or the short time state, the second variation game is easily executed continuously. Then, when the big game is won in the second variation game, the probability of whether or not the probability variation state is given is the same 90/100 probability as the first variation game, but the distribution of the special figure distribution random numbers is different. The ratio of whether or not a 7-round jackpot game is awarded is different. For this reason, the 7-round jackpot game that can be expected to acquire more game balls than the 2-round jackpot game is a jackpot game with game contents advantageous to the player, and the second variable game is a jackpot game. In this case, the probability that the seven round jackpot game is awarded is higher than that of the first variable game. In this way, in the probability variation state, the second variation game is likely to be continuously executed, and when the second variation game is a big hit, the seven-round big hit game is compared to the first variation game. The probability of being granted is high. From this, when the big hits continue in the probability variation state or the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability that the prescribed round number of games becomes 7 rounds is high.

  Further, the main CPU 30a performs the small hit determination when making a determination based on the hit determination random number stored as the first start hold ball (in the case of the first variation game), but stores it as the second start hold ball. When the determination is made based on the hit determination random number (in the case of the second variable game), the small hit determination is not performed. For this reason, in a situation where the entrance rate improvement state is given and the second variable game is likely to be played, a small hit game that is not expected to be profitable for the player will not be given. In other words, in the state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the interest of the game can be improved without causing the player to feel stress. In addition, after the symbol variation game is executed, when the big prize opening door 28 is opened for 0.6 seconds, the player after the second variation game is more likely to win the jump-up jackpot than the first variation game. It can be expected that a game has been granted.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a).

  Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 30a will be described for each of the 7R special probability variable jackpot games, 7R normal probability variable jackpot games, 7R non-probability variable jackpot games, jump-up jackpot games and 2R probability variable jackpot games.

  First, control when a 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded will be described. When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (9.0 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the lapse of the interval time (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (10.6 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, when the 7R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to “1” and indicates that the entry rate improvement state is imparted. Set the operation flag to “1”. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted.

  In addition, the main CPU 30a has a value (a value indicating “until next time”) until the next big hit game is given to the number of probability changing state giving the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability changing state is given. Set. In addition, the main CPU 30a sets a value ("until next time") until the next big hit game is given to the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the winning percentage improvement state is given. Value). In addition, each flag, the probability variation state giving number of times, and the number of times of operation are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, each flag, the probability variation state grant count and the actuation count are cleared ("0" is set) even when a big hit game is awarded.

  Next, control when a 7R normal probability variation big hit game is awarded will be described. In addition, since the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening door 28 in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is the same as that of the 7R special probability variable big hit game described above, the description is omitted.

  When the big hit game is to be ended after the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted, and the operation flag indicating that the entry rate improvement state is to be imparted. Set “1”. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” to the probability variation state grant count.

  When the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag at the start of the symbol variation game to which the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, and If “1” is set, a value indicating “until next time” is set as the number of operations. On the other hand, when the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag at the start of the symbol variation game to which the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is given, or If “0” is set, 4 is set as the number of times of operation indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given. The number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the operation flag is cleared (“0” is set).

  Next, control when a 7R non-probability big hit game is awarded will be described. The opening / closing mode of the big winning door 28 in the 7R non-probability big hit game is the same as that of the 7R special chance variable big hit game and the 7R normal probability big hit game described above, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  When the big hit game is ended after the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted and sets the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is imparted. Set “1”. Further, the main CPU 30a also sets the number of operation times indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given to 4 times.

  In this way, the opening state of the big prize opening door 28 is the same in the 7R special probability variable jackpot game, the 7R normal probability variable jackpot game, and the 7R non-probability variable jackpot game. For this reason, it is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is a 7R special probability variable big hit game, a 7R normal probability variable big hit game, or a 7R non-probable variable big hit game from the open mode of the big winning opening door 28.

Next, control when a jump-up jackpot game is awarded will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.04 seconds). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time T4 (max 25 seconds) shown in FIG. ) Measurement starts. In this embodiment, the main CPU 30a controls the first round of the jump-up jackpot game with a game content different from the first round of the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, and the 7R non-probable big hit game. Run.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the main CPU 30a sets the large winning opening door 28 of the large winning opening device 29 on condition that the upper limit number of game balls have not entered. , Open up to 3 times. The numbers “1” to “3” in FIG. 14A indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal to open the large winning opening door 28 of the first large winning opening apparatus 29, and also wins a grand prize to the overall control board 31. An opening command for instructing the number of times of opening of the special winning opening door 28 of the mouth device 29 is output. At the time of the first opening, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command for instructing the number of opening “1 (first)”. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 of the special prize opening device 29 is opened (first opening), and if the opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, 1 is passed. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of the big winning opening door 28 of the second big winning opening apparatus 29. At the same time, the main CPU 30 a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special prize opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. At the first closing time, the main CPU 30a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of closing times “1 (first time)”.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to open the second prize winning door 28 and the number of times the prize winning door 28 is opened to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “2 (second)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the second big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the second prize opening door 28 is closed (second closing).

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (second closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INb (2.1 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the second opening and the third opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INb has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as the third large winning opening door 28 is opened, and the number of times the large winning opening door 28 is opened to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “3 (first time)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (third opening), and if the opening time T2 (max 23.8 seconds) has elapsed, the third big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the third prize winning door 28 is closed (third closing).

  Note that the main CPU 30a ends the round game when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize winning door 28 during the round game reaches the upper limit number of balls (specified number). For this reason, even in the jump-up jackpot game, when a maximum number of game balls are entered during the first round game, the main CPU 30a ends the round game at that time. For example, at the time of the third release, if a maximum number of game balls are entered before the opening time T2 has elapsed, the round game is terminated at that time.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that ended the round game of the first round performs control so that each round game from the second round is executed and then the ending is executed in the same manner as the 7R special probability variable big hit game. That is, as shown in FIG. 14A, the main CPU 30a sets the interval time INa (2) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round in order to start the round game of the second round. .0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the second round game when the end condition (elapse of the round game time T3 (25 seconds) or the upper limit number of balls entered) is satisfied in the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDa (10.6 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game and sets “1” to the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” as the number of times the probability variation state is given and a value indicating “until next time” as the number of operations. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

Next, control when a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.04 seconds). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and at the same time the round game time T11 (max 0. 6 seconds). The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. The main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (first opening), and if the round gaming time T11 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the first round game A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round in order to start the second round game, and the round game time T11 shown in FIG. 14 (b). The measurement of (max 0.6 seconds) is started. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (second opening), and if the round game time T11 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the round game of the second round A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. When the round game of the second round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time INc (1.996 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time EDb (5.164 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game. At this time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded. In addition, when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the operation flag to “0” when the probability variation flag and the operation flag are set to “0”, and sets the probability variation flag or the operation flag. When “1” is set, “1” is set to the operation flag. Further, when the operation flag is set to “1”, the main CPU 30a sets the number of operations to 4 times. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

  When the main CPU 30a determines the small hit (when [1] is set in the small hit flag), the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control board 31 (the general CPU 31a). Hereinafter, the control when the small hit game is awarded will be described in detail.

  When the symbol variation game is finished, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round to start the first round game, and the round game time T21 (max 3.2 seconds) shown in FIG. ) Measurement starts. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14C, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize winning door 28 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. . The numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 14C indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (first opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the first big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 (seconds)) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to open the second big prize opening door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.6 (seconds)) has elapsed, the second big winning prize is received. In order to end the opening of the door 28, a closing signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time INd (1.988 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time EDc (5.212 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the small hit game. Then, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to [0]. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning a small hit is maintained, the main CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (no new value is set).

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, in the first round of the jump-up big hit game, the opening mode of the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game is the same as that of the big winning door 28. A state is created. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14A, in the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the first opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second time. Opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 (seconds), the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the 2R probability variation big hit game, the first round game time T11 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + the second round game time T11. Multiplying (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 (seconds), the grand prize opening door 28 is opened twice. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the small hit game, the first opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) ) = Round game time T21 (3.2 seconds) is multiplied, and the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. That is, the time from the start of the first opening of the first round big winning door 28 in the jump-up big hit game to the end of the second opening, the big winning mouth in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game The time from the start of the first opening of the door 28 to the end of the second opening is set to “3.2 (seconds)”. In other words, in the jump-up jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and the jackpot game, the prize winning door 28 is opened in the same opening manner for “3.2 (seconds)”. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the open state of the big prize opening door 28 is visually recognized, it is not possible to distinguish between the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even in the jump-up big hit game, the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game cannot be distinguished from the start of the first round until the third release. . As a result, even if the player opens the prize winning door 28 twice in a short time (0.6 seconds), whether the game is a jump-up jackpot game or a probability-changing two-round jackpot game from the open mode. Or whether it is a small hit game.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a gives the big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game with the determined type of the big hit game. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is negative and the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a is in the same mode as the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the 2R probability variable big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. A small hit game for opening the special prize opening device 29 is given. When it is determined that the main CPU 30a grants the jump-up jackpot game, after the end of the symbol variation game, the main prize winning mouth is the same as the opening style of the big prize opening device 29 in the 2R probability variable jackpot game and the small hit game. The device 29 is opened, and then a special jackpot game is given to further open the big prize opening device 29. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit game giving means and a small hit game giving means.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described. The main CPU 30a executes normal symbol input processing at predetermined intervals.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 23. If the determination result is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of usual charts start pending storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4. If the result of the determination is negative (the number of ordinary figure start hold memory = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general-purpose start hold <4), the main CPU 30a increments the number of reserved general-purpose start hold by +1 (1) and rewrites the number of general-purpose start reserved memory. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for normal hit determination from the RAM 30c, and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the usual start-up hold storage number. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal chart is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the normal hit game is being played. When the determination result is affirmative (when a normal game is being played or a normal hit game is being played), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (when the normal game is not being played and the normal hit game is not being played), the main CPU 30a reads the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number is less than "0" Judge whether it is large or not.

  If the result of the determination is negative (when the normal figure start hold storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the normal figure start hold memory number> 0), the main CPU 30a subtracts “-1” from the number of the normal figure start hold memory number (−1), and The value of the random number for determining normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in association with the stored number is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. In the normal state (when the entrance rate improvement state is not given), the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (ordinary hit probability) is 5/251, and the entrance rate improvement state is When given, the probability that the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (ordinary hit probability) is 250/251.

  If the determination result is affirmative (normal hit), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display H10 from the normal symbol hit symbols. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative (in the case of detachment), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display H10 as a normal symbol losing symbol.

  After that, the main CPU 30a determines a general variation pattern from a plurality of types of general variation patterns. The normal variation pattern is a normal variation pattern that is determined in the normal state when the entrance rate improvement state is not applied, and an entrance that is determined when the entrance rate improvement state is applied It is categorized into the usual figure fluctuation pattern for the rate improvement state. Then, the main CPU 30a determines the normal fluctuation pattern in accordance with whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game. Specifically, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display H10 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display H10 to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined common symbol variation pattern. Control display content.

When determining the normal hit, the main CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 three times when the usual game is finished, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and opens until 1480 ms elapses after opening each time. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled so as to maintain the state. On the other hand, when the usual game is finished, the main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 once and maintains the open state until 300 ms elapses after the opening rate is not given. Thus, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled.

  Note that the main CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 26 to be closed when the upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the main CPU 30a opened. Similarly, even if the main CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, the main CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 26 to be closed when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered.

  In this way, the main CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the opening / closing blade 26 (second start winning port 27), but the opening / closing blade is the same in the same manner regardless of whether or not a certain change state is given. 26 is controlled. That is, when the main CPU 30a determines to shift to the second gaming state after the end of the big hit game, the main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 after the end of the big hit game in the same manner as when it is determined to shift to the first gaming state. Will be controlled. Of course, when the main CPU 30a decides to shift to the third gaming state, the main CPU 30a controls the open / close blades 26 after the end of the big hit game in the same manner as when it is decided to shift to the fourth gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as an opening control unit.

Here, the transition transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, the first gaming state in which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given will be described. It should be noted that in this first gaming state, since the state of improving the winning rate is not given, it is difficult for the gaming ball to enter the second starting winning opening 27, otherwise the second starting holding ball is held. However, since the frequency is low, the first variation game will be mainly described, and the description of the second variation game will be omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the first gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol D as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 74/100 (denoted as% in FIG. 5), and the probability of 14/100 The symbol B is determined with the above, the symbol E is determined with a probability of 10/100, and the symbol A or the symbol C is determined with a probability of 2/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the first gaming state, when the symbol B or symbol E is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. When the rate improvement state is given, when the symbol A or the symbol C is determined, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is given. The transition condition to the first gaming state is a case where the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games in the fourth gaming state.

  As described above, the probability that the 2D probability variable big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. After the 2R probability variable big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a does not give the improved entrance rate but the probability changed state. And the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state. In addition, the probability of becoming a 7R normal probability variable big hit game in which the symbol B is stopped and displayed is defined next high, and after the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a gives a probability changed state and an increased entrance rate state, The gaming state is shifted to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the end of the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the main CPU 30a will end the grant of the improved entrance rate, and the game state will be changed to the second game. Transition to the state.

  Therefore, in the first gaming state, the third gaming state may be passed, but it is defined that it is easy to shift to the second gaming state. In other words, the third game state is displayed in the next big hit game, for example, the symbol A or the symbol C is stopped or the big hit game is executed during the four symbol variation games after the symbol B is stopped and displayed. Is unlikely to be maintained until

  When the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a finishes the giving of the increased entrance rate state, and returns the gaming state to the first gaming state. It will be. When the small hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a maintains the first game state, which is the current state, after the small hit game ends.

  Next, a description will be given of a second gaming state in which the probability variation state is given but the entrance rate improvement state is not given. In this second gaming state, since the entrance rate improvement state is not given, as in the first gaming state, the first variation game will be mainly described, and the second variation game will be described. The description of is omitted.

  When the big hit determination becomes affirmative in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbols A to D with a probability of 90/100 as the big hit symbol, and determines the symbol E with a probability of 10/100. Since the game state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the second game state, when determining the symbol E, the main CPU 30a is in a state where the entrance rate is improved only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, when symbols A to D are determined, a state of improving the entrance rate is granted until the next jackpot game is awarded. In other words, the main CPU 30a always continues the third gaming state until the next big hit game is given when the probability big hit that the symbols A to D stop and display in the second gaming state. Note that the transition condition to the second gaming state is that the symbol D is a 2R probability variable big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed in the first gaming state or the end of four symbol variation games in the third gaming state. This is a case where the provision of the improved entrance rate is finished later.

  In this way, the probability of 7R special probability variable big hit game, 7R normal probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that symbols A to D stop display are defined to be significantly high. After the end, the main CPU 30a gives the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state and continues the third game state until the next jackpot game is awarded.

  Therefore, in the second gaming state, it is defined that the transition to the third gaming state is easy. In particular, even in the case where the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games in the third gaming state, the provision of the increased entrance rate state is finished, and the transition to the second gaming state is made, It can be said that it is stipulated that it is easy to shift to the gaming state.

  When the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not awarded in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the granting of the increased entrance rate state and shifts the gaming state to the first gaming state. Will be allowed to. When the small hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a maintains the second game state, which is the current state, after the small hit game ends.

  Next, the third gaming state to which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given will be described. In the third gaming state, since the state of improving the winning rate is given, it is easy for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning opening 27. For this reason, the first variation game is executed only when the second start holding ball is not held, but since the frequency is low, the second variation game will be mainly described, and the first variation game will be described. Description is omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the third gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol a, the symbol c or the symbol d as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 80/100, and the symbol b with a probability of 10/100. The symbol e is determined with a probability of 10/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the third gaming state, when the symbol b or symbol e is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, if the symbol a, the symbol c, or the symbol d is determined while the rate improvement state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, as a transition condition to the third gaming state, symbols A to D or symbols a to symbols in each gaming state, except in the case of the 2R probability variation big hit game in which the symbol D stops and displays in the first gaming state. This is a case where d is a big hit game with a stop display.

  In this way, the probability that the symbol a, symbol c, or symbol d will be 7R special probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. The main CPU 30a assigns the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. Further, after the 7R normal probability variation big hit game in which the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 30a gives the probability variation state and the increased entrance rate state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the grant of the increased entrance rate state, and the game state is shifted to the second game state. Will be allowed to.

  Therefore, in the third gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state again. In addition, when the big hit game is not executed during the four symbol variation games after the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the game state may shift from the third gaming state to the second gaming state. However, as described above, in the second gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state, and even if the provision of the improved entrance rate is completed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. it can.

  When the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol e is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not awarded in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the granting of the increased entrance rate state and shifts the gaming state to the first gaming state. Will be allowed to.

  Finally, the fourth gaming state in which the probability variation state is not given but the entrance rate improvement state is given will be described. In this fourth gaming state, since the entry rate improvement state is also given, the second variation game will be mainly described as in the third gaming state, and the first variation game will be described. The description of is omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the fourth gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol a to the symbol d with a probability of 80/100 as the jackpot symbol, determines the symbol b with a probability of 10/100, The symbol e is determined with a probability of 10/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the fourth gaming state, when the symbol b or symbol e is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, if the symbol a, the symbol c, or the symbol d is determined while the rate improvement state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded. Note that the transition condition to the fourth gaming state is a case where a 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E or the symbol e stops and displays in each state.

  In this way, the probability that the symbol a, symbol c, or symbol d will be 7R special probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. The main CPU 30a assigns the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. On the other hand, after the 7R normal probability variation big hit game in which the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 30a similarly gives the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game is over, the main CPU 30a always ends the granting of the entrance rate improvement state and shifts the gaming state to the second gaming state. .

  Therefore, in the fourth gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games after shifting to the fourth gaming state, It will shift to 1 gaming state. When the 7e non-probable big hit game in which the symbol e is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a again shifts to the fourth gaming state.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given as the current state. The main CPU 30a determines, based on the type of the big hit game and the current game state, whether to give the probable change state after the big hit game is finished, and whether to give the increased entrance rate state, When it is determined that the entrance rate improvement state is to be provided, an end condition for ending the entrance rate improvement state is determined.

  In particular, when it is determined that the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a gives the big hit game next time, not the predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, four times). Until it is determined, it is determined to continue to give the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probable big hit is determined in the case of the first gaming state, the third gaming state, or the fourth gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as other than the second gaming state), The CPU 30a determines to give the improved entry rate until the next big hit game is given or after the predetermined number of games and after the big hit game ends.

  That is, when the main CPU 30a is determined to be a probable big hit when it is in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a is more than when it is determined to be a probable big hit in a case other than the second gaming state. It will be decided to give a state of improving the entrance rate that can be continued after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, the main CPU 30a determines that when the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state, the game count and the entering rate improvement state are given more times than when the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a gaming state determination unit, a probability change determination unit, and a ball entering rate improvement state determination unit.

Here, the above-described prefetch command will be described below.
The look-ahead command is a command for enabling a notice effect based on the values of various random numbers in an unexecuted symbol variation game to be executed before the unexecuted symbol variation game is executed. This notice effect includes a notice effect by a start-holding stored number image and a notice effect by a special ending effect at the time of ending a big hit game. The notice effect by the start reserved memory number image is an effect that is executed in response to the start winning prize, and whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is given in the unexecuted symbol variation game corresponding to the winning start holding ball. Is an effect that may be executed before the execution of the unexecuted symbol variation game. In addition, the notice effect by the special ending effect includes a start holding ball to which a 7R special probability variable big hit game is added to the start holding ball corresponding to the unexecuted symbol changing game in the second changing game at the time of ending. It is an effect that may be executed in some cases.

  Whether or not to output a prefetch command is determined based on the value of the primary distribution random number for the variation pattern distribution random number described above. The primary distribution random numbers are in a range from 0 to 238, and a range in which a prefetch command is output corresponding to a type of big hit game, a small hit game, a variation pattern, or the like is defined.

  Prefetch commands include prefetch commands D301 to D314, D321 to D324, D361 to D364, D401 to D404, D501 to D504, and D601 to D604, which can be selected according to various random number values, the number of start pending storage, etc. Is decided.

  Specifically, when the 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in the first variable game, the prefetch command D301 when the start pending storage number is 1, and the prefetch command D302 when the start reserve memory number is 2, A prefetch command D303 is determined when the start pending storage number is 3, and a prefetch command D304 is determined when the start pending storage number is 4. When the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded in the first variation game, the prefetch command D305 is obtained when the start pending storage number is 1, the prefetch command D306 is obtained when the start pending memory number is 2, and the start pending memory number is A prefetch command D307 is determined when the number is 3, and a prefetch command D308 is determined when the number of start-holding storages is four. When a jump-up jackpot game is awarded in the first variable game, the prefetch command D309 is when the start pending memory count is 1, the prefetch command D30A is when the start pending memory count is 2, and the start pending memory count is 3. , The prefetch command D30B is determined, and when the start pending storage number is 4, the prefetch command D30C is determined. When the 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded in the first variation game, the prefetch command D30D is 1 when the start pending memory count is 1, the prefetch command D30E is when the start reserve memory count is 2, and the start pending memory count is 3. , The prefetch command D30F is determined, and when the start pending storage number is 4, the prefetch command D310 is determined. When the 7R non-probable big hit game is awarded in the first variable game, the prefetch command D311 is obtained when the start pending memory count is 1, the prefetch command D312 is given when the start pending memory count is 2, and the start pending memory count is The pre-read command D313 is determined when the number is 3, and the pre-read command D314 is determined when the start pending storage number is four.

  When a small hit game is awarded in the first variable game, the prefetch command D401 is when the start pending memory count is 1, the prefetch command D402 is when the start pending memory count is 2, and the start pending memory count is 3. Sometimes the prefetch command D403 is determined, and when the start pending storage number is 4, the prefetch command D404 is determined. In the first symbol variation game, when the variation pattern that is the first type super-reach out of the game is determined, the read-ahead command D501 is used when the start pending storage number is 1 and the read-ahead command D502 when the start pending storage number is 2. However, the prefetch command D503 is determined when the start pending storage number is 3, and the prefetch command D504 is determined when the start pending storage number is 4. When a variation pattern that is the second type super-reach out of the first variation game is determined, a prefetch command D601 is obtained when the start reserved memory number is 1, and a prefetch command D602 is obtained when the start reserved memory number is 2. The prefetch command D603 is determined when the start pending storage number is 3, and the prefetch command D604 is determined when the start pending storage number is 4.

  When the 7R special probability variable big hit game is given in the second variation game and the notice effect by the start reserved memory number image can be executed, the prefetch command D321 is determined when the start reserved memory number is 1. Under the same conditions, the prefetch command D322 is determined when the start pending storage number is 2, the prefetch command D323 is determined when the start pending storage number is 3, and the prefetch command D324 is determined when the start pending storage number is 4. The When the 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in the second variation game and it is determined not to execute the notice effect by the start reserved memory number image, the prefetch command D361 is determined when the start reserved memory number is 1. . Under the same conditions, the prefetch command D362 is determined when the start pending storage number is 2, the prefetch command D363 is determined when the start pending storage number is 3, and the prefetch command D364 is determined when the start pending storage number is 4. .

Next, the prior determination process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. The main CPU 30a calls a preliminary determination process in step S9 described above.
First, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball is detected in the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27 (step S101). When this determination result is negative (no winning ball is detected for the game ball), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is affirmative (a winning game ball has been detected), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a gaming ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 (step S102). When the determination result of step S102 is affirmative (a game ball is detected as winning), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S103 of FIG. 10, while when the determination result of step S102 is negative (a game ball is detected as winning) No), it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27, and the process proceeds to step S121 in FIG.

  In step S103 of FIG. 10, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given as the current gaming state. When the determination result of step S103 is affirmative (the entry rate improvement state is given), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S103 is negative (the entry rate improvement state is not given), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state has been acquired (step S104). In this process, the main CPU 30a obtains a jackpot determination value depending on whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 30c in step 4 of the special symbol input process matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result of step S104 is affirmative (a jackpot determination value has been acquired), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S104 is negative (no jackpot determination value is acquired), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S108.

  In step S105, the main CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in step 4 of the special symbol input process. Then, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the primary distribution random number for the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in step 4 of the special symbol input process is in a range corresponding to the type of the big hit game. (Step S106).

  Specifically, the range corresponding to the type of jackpot game is 7R special probability variable big hit game in which symbol A, symbol B or symbol E is stopped, 7R normal probability variable big hit game, or 7R non-probable big hit game. 159 or more are defined in the possible range of 0 to 238. Further, in the case of a jump-up jackpot game or a 2R probability variable jackpot game in which the symbol C or the symbol D is stopped and displayed, 127 or more of the possible ranges of 0 to 238 are defined. If the determination result of step S106 is affirmative (the range corresponds to the type of jackpot game), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S106 is negative (not in the range corresponding to the type of jackpot game), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S107, the main CPU 30a determines and outputs a prefetch command corresponding to the type of jackpot game and the first special figure start reserved memory number from the plurality of prefetch commands D301 to D314.

  Specifically, when the 7R special probability variable big hit game for stopping and displaying the symbol A is given, the main CPU 30a, when the number of the first special figure start pending storage number is “1” to “4” , One of the prefetch commands D301 to D304 corresponding to each of them is determined. The main CPU 30a responds to each of the cases where the number of the first special figure start reserved memory numbers is “1” to “4” in the case where the 7R normal probability variation big hit game for stopping and displaying the symbol B is given. One of the prefetch commands D305 to D308 is determined. In addition, when the jump-up jackpot game for stopping and displaying the symbol C is given, the main CPU 30a, when the number of the first special figure start reserved memory number is “1” to “4”, the corresponding prefetching One of the commands D309 to D30C is determined. In addition, when the 2R probability variable big hit game for stopping and displaying the symbol D is given, the main CPU 30a reads the corresponding prefetch when the number of the first special figure start reserved memory numbers is “1” to “4”. One of the commands D30D to D310 is determined. Further, in the case where the 7R non-probable big hit game for stopping and displaying the symbol E is given, the main CPU 30a responds to each when the number of the first special figure start pending storage numbers is “1” to “4”. One of the prefetch commands D311 to D314 is determined. When this process ends, the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S108, the main CPU 30a obtains the small hit determination value depending on whether or not the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 30c in step 4 of the special symbol input process matches the small hit determination value. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result of step S108 is affirmative (acquired a small hit determination value), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S108 is negative (no small hit determination value is acquired), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S111.

  In step S109, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the primary distribution random number for the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in step 4 of the special symbol input process is in a range corresponding to the small hit game. To do. Specifically, in the case of a small hit game in which the symbol F is stopped and displayed, 144 or more of the possible ranges of 0 to 238 are defined. If the determination result of step S109 is affirmative (the range corresponds to the small hit game), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S109 is negative (not in the range corresponding to the small hit game), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S110, the main CPU 30a determines and outputs a prefetch command corresponding to the first special figure start reserved memory number from the plurality of prefetch commands D401 to D404. Specifically, the main CPU 30a responds to each of the cases where the number of first special figure start pending storage numbers is “1” to “4” in the case where a small hit game for stopping and displaying the symbol F is given. One of the prefetch commands D401 to D404 to be determined is determined. When this process ends, the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S111, the main CPU 30a acquires the reach determination value based on whether or not the reach determination random number stored in the RAM 30c in step 4 of the special symbol input process matches the reach determination value. Determine whether. The reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the special symbol variation processing flag value. The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a reach determination value has been acquired depending on whether or not it is included. If the determination result of step S111 is affirmative (reach determination value is acquired), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S111 is negative (no reach determination value is acquired), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S112, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the primary distribution random number for the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in step 4 of the special symbol input process is within a predetermined range. Specifically, in the case of outlier reach, when the specific variation pattern included in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is set, 190 or more of the possible ranges of 0 to 238 are defined. In particular, among the specific variation patterns, when the variation pattern is the first type super reach, the range of 190 to 234 is defined in the range of 0 to 238, and the variation pattern is the second type super reach. 235 or more is specified. When the determination result of step S112 is affirmative (a predetermined range), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S112 is negative (not within the predetermined range), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S113, the main CPU 30a determines and outputs a prefetch command corresponding to the type of variation pattern and the first special figure start reserved memory number from the plurality of prefetch commands D501 to D504 and D601 to D604. Specifically, the main CPU 30a responds to each of the cases where the number of first special figure start pending storage numbers is “1” to “4” in the variation pattern in which the first type super reach is executed. One of the prefetch commands D501 to D504 to be determined is determined. When the number of first special figure start pending storage numbers is “1” to “4” in the variation pattern in which the second type super reach is executed, the main CPU 30 a One of D601 to D604 is determined. When this process ends, the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  As described above, in the first variation game, the main CPU 30a outputs a prefetch command with a probability of 80/239 when a 7R special probability variable big hit game, a 7R normal probability variable big hit game, or a 7R non-probable variable big hit game. In the first variable game, the main CPU 30a outputs a prefetch command with a probability of 113/239 when a jump-up jackpot game or a 2R probability variable jackpot game is reached. Further, in the first variable game, the main CPU 30a outputs a prefetch command with a probability of 95/239 when it is a small hit game. In the first variation game, the main CPU 30a outputs a prefetch command with a probability of 49/239 when a variation pattern that becomes an outlier reach is determined. It becomes a seed super reach and a second kind super reach with a probability of 4/239.

  On the other hand, for the second variable game, in step S121 of FIG. 9, the main CPU 30a determines that the value of the hit determination random number stored in the RAM 30c in step 8 of the special symbol input process is the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state has been acquired depending on whether or not they match. If the determination result of step S121 is affirmative (a jackpot determination value has been acquired), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S121 is negative (no jackpot determination value is acquired), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S122, the main CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in step 8 of the special symbol input process. Then, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the type of the big hit game is a specific big hit game (7R special probability variable big hit game) (step S123). If the determination result of step S123 is affirmative (the game is a specific jackpot game), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S124. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S121 is negative (not a specific jackpot game), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S124, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the primary distribution random number for the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in step 8 of the special symbol input process is in a range corresponding to the type of jackpot game. judge. Specifically, as the range corresponding to the type of the big hit game, in the case of the 7R special probability variable big hit game in which the symbol a is stopped and displayed, 149 or more of the possible ranges of 0 to 238 is defined. If the determination result of step S124 is affirmative (the range corresponds to the type of jackpot game), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S125. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S124 is negative (not in the range corresponding to the type of jackpot game), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the main CPU 30a determines and outputs a prefetch command corresponding to the second special figure start pending storage number from the plurality of prefetch commands D321 to D324. Specifically, when the 7R special probability variable big hit game that stops and displays the symbol a is given, the main CPU 30a, when the number of the second special figure start pending storage number is “1” to “4”, respectively, Any one of the prefetch commands D321 to D324 corresponding to is determined. Note that the prefetch commands D321 to D324 are different from the prefetch commands D361 to D364, which will be described later, in addition to enabling a notice effect using the start reserved memory number image, as well as executing a special ending effect during the big hit game. It is also output to make it possible. When this process ends, the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  On the other hand, in step S126, the main CPU 30a determines and outputs a prefetch command corresponding to the second special figure start pending storage number from the plurality of prefetch commands D361 to D364. Specifically, when the 7R special probability variable big hit game that stops and displays the symbol a is given, the main CPU 30a, when the number of the second special figure start pending storage number is “1” to “4”, respectively, Any one of the prefetch commands D361 to D364 corresponding to is determined. Note that unlike the prefetch commands D321 to D324, these prefetch commands D361 to D364 are not intended to enable a notice effect using the start reserved memory number image but to execute a special ending effect during the big hit game. Output only for

  That is, when the 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in the second variable game and the main CPU 30a determines to execute the notice effect, the main CPU 30a determines a prefetch command that allows the ending effect to be executed together with the notice effect. On the other hand, when the main CPU 30a determines not to execute the notice effect, the main CPU 30a does not execute the notice effect but determines a prefetch command that can execute the ending effect. When this process ends, the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  Thus, in the second floating game, when the 7R special probability variable big hit game is reached, the main CPU 30a outputs any of the prefetch commands D321 to D324 with a probability of 90/239, and the prefetch command with a probability of 149/239. Any one of D361 to D364 is output.

  As described above, the main CPU 30a performs the hit determination random number, reach determination random number, variation pattern distribution random number primary distribution random number, special figure distribution random number, and winning start detection when corresponding to an unexecuted symbol variation game. A prefetch command corresponding to the number of reserved memories and the gaming state at the time of winning detection is determined and output to the overall control board 31. As will be described in detail later, the overall CPU 31a executes a notice effect in a predetermined effect manner based on the prefetch command.

  In the first variable game, the main CPU 30a performs control so as not to output a prefetch command when the entrance rate improvement state is given as the current gaming state. This is because when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the second variation game is more likely to be executed than the first variation game, and the big hit game may be given in the first variation game This is because the implications of suggesting are diminished.

  Further, in the first variable game, the main CPU 30a has a jump-up big hit game and a 2R probability variable big hit game rather than a 7R special probability variable big hit game, a 7R normal probability variable big hit game, and a 7R non-probable big hit game. A prefetch command is output with a high probability. On the other hand, in the second variable game, the main CPU 30a controls not to output the prefetch command when the 7R special probability variable big hit game as the specific big hit game is not achieved.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the general CPU 31a inputs an opening command and a round command, the general CPU 31a outputs the opening command and the round command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed is determined.

  More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of a specific symbol or a symbol combination of chances as a symbol symbol combination. In addition, the symbol combination by a specific symbol is a symbol combination which can recognize 7R special probability change big hit game, and can recognize big hit, and in this embodiment, [333] [777] corresponds to an example. In addition, the symbol combination of chances is a symbol combination that makes it possible to expect many chances of winning a prize ball, suggests that there is a possibility that a probable change state is given, and recognizes a big hit. [000] [111] [222] [444] [555] [666] corresponds to an example.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 7R normal probability variable big hit game or a 7R non-probable variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of chance as a symbol symbol combination. When the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jump-up jackpot game or the 2R probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that suggests probability variation as a symbol symbol combination. In the present embodiment, [232] corresponds to an example of a symbol combination for suggesting probability variation. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination indicating a probability change suggestion as in the case of the jump-up big hit game and the 2R probability variable big hit game.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off symbol. Then, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  The variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a variation pattern for stopping and displaying a symbol combination based on a specific symbol, a variation pattern for stopping and displaying a symbol combination of chance, and a variation for stopping and displaying a symbol combination that suggests probability variation. Pattern is included. For this reason, it may be difficult for the player to recognize from the variation pattern whether or not the state is a probable variation state, in the same manner as the type of the final stop symbol displayed in a stopped state.

  In addition, when a big hit game is awarded, the general CPU 31a determines an effect pattern that can specify the specific effect contents of the big hit game, based on the combination of the designated final stop symbol and the big hit symbol based on the determined decorative design. The production pattern is output.

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game and the symbol combination based on the specific symbol is determined as the decorative symbol, the general CPU 31a determines that the 7R special probability variable big hit game An effect pattern in which the game effect indicating that is given is set as the effect content of the big hit game is output. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game, and the symbol combination of chances is determined as a decorative symbol, the general CPU 31a has a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. An effect pattern in which a game effect that suggests whether or not the game is to be granted is output as the content of the jackpot game.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to a 7R normal probability variable big hit game or a 7R non-probable big hit game, the general CPU 31a suggests whether or not a positive change state is given after the big hit game ends. A production pattern whose production is the content of the big hit game is output.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot game, the general CPU 31a displays a game effect that suggests that a probability variation state may be given. A production pattern is output. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jump-up jackpot game, the general CPU 31a executes a game effect having the same content as the effect content of the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and then executes the jump-up jackpot. An effect pattern in which a game effect indicating that a game has been awarded is used as the effect content of the jackpot game is output.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect pattern in which a game effect having the same content as the effect content of the 2R special probability variable big hit game is used as the effect content of the small hit game.

  In addition, when the general CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command, the general CPU 31a stores the prefetch command in the RAM 31c in association with the start pending storage number. Further, when the overall CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the general CPU 31a shifts a prefetch command corresponding to the symbol variation game indicated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first variation game, the general CPU 31a performs a pre-read command with a number of start pending storages of 2 in the first variation game. Is stored as a prefetch command corresponding to 1.

Next, the start pending storage number control process will be described with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 31a is configured to execute a start-pending storage number control process at predetermined intervals.
First, as shown in FIG. 15, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a hold designation command has been input (step S201). If this determination result is negative (no hold designation command is input), the overall CPU 31a ends the start hold memory number control process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S201 is affirmative (the hold designation command is input), it is determined whether a prefetch command is input (step S202). In this process, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch commands other than the prefetch commands D361 to D364 other than the prefetch commands described above are input. If the determination result is negative (no prefetch command is input), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S202 is affirmative (a prefetch command has been input), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the hold designation command is a command that increases the number of start hold memories (step S203). If this determination result is negative (not a command that increases the number of start pending storages), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S203 is affirmative (a command for increasing the number of start pending storages), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch command is a command in the first variable game. Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether any one of the prefetch commands D301 to D314, D401 to D404, D501 to D504, D601 to D604 has been input. If this determination result is affirmative (a command in the first variation game), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S205. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S203 is negative (not a command in the first variation game), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S206.

  In step S207, the overall CPU 31a determines the display mode of the start reserved memory number image indicating the start reserved memory number based on the hold designation command. As a specific example, when the general CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command indicating that the first special figure start hold memory number increases from “2” to “3”, the first special figure start hold memory number Is determined so as to display the third start reserved memory number image indicating the normal image. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command indicating that the second special figure start reserved memory number decreases from "3" to "2", the overall CPU 31a indicates the second special figure start hold memory number. Is determined so as to shift the start reserved memory number image to the first start reserved memory number image. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift the third start reserved memory number image to the second start reserved memory number image and delete the third start reserved memory number image. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the start pending storage number control process.

  As described above, when the general CPU 31a inputs the hold designation command but does not input the prefetch command, the overall CPU 31a outputs an image designation command for displaying a normal image to the display control board 32 together with the hold designation command. On the other hand, if the general CPU 31a has input a hold designation command but is not a command that increases the number of start hold memories, the general CPU 31a outputs only the hold designation command without outputting the image designation command to the display control board 32. It will output to 32. This image designation command is a command indicating the type of the start reserved memory number image to be displayed. The image designation command is a command that can be recognized as to whether it corresponds to the first start memory sphere or the second start memory sphere. As will be described in detail later, on the display control board 32, when an image designation command is entered alone without entering a hold designation command, or when an image designation command is entered together with the hold designation command, the number of hold designation commands decreases. If it is a command, the input image designation command is invalidated.

  Further, in step S205, the overall CPU 31a refers to the first start reserved memory number image selection table shown in FIG. The display mode of the start reserved memory number image indicating the figure start reserved memory number is determined. Then, when displaying the specific image, the overall CPU 31a outputs an image designation command for displaying the specific image to the display control board 32 together with the hold designation command. On the other hand, when displaying the normal image, the general CPU 31a outputs an image designation command for displaying the normal image to the display control board 32 together with the hold designation command. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the start pending storage number control process.

  On the other hand, in step S206, the overall CPU 31a refers to the second start reserved memory number image selection table shown in FIG. 6B, and based on the input prefetch command and the random number value for the advance notice effect, The display mode of the start reserved memory number image indicating the figure start reserved memory number is determined. Then, when displaying the specific image, the overall CPU 31a outputs an image designation command for displaying the specific image together with the hold designation command to the display control board 32. On the other hand, when displaying the normal image, the general CPU 31a outputs an image designation command for displaying the normal image to the display control board 32 together with the hold designation command. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the start pending storage number control process.

Here, the start reserved memory number image selection table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
The start reserved memory number image selection table is a table that is referred to when a pre-read command is input, and is a table for selecting the type of start reserved memory number image representing the start reserved memory number in an unexecuted symbol variation game. is there. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6A, the start reserved memory number image selection table includes a first start reserved memory number image selection table referred to in the first variation game, and FIG. 6B. As described above, the second start reserved memory number image selection table referred to in the second variation game is included. As shown in FIG. 6, the first start reserved memory number image selection table and the second start reserved memory number image selection table have various selection conditions, types of start reserved memory number images, Random numbers for prior notice effects are associated with each other. Various selection conditions include whether or not a big hit game or a small hit game is granted, if a big hit game is granted, the type of the big hit game, and the fluctuation pattern when the big hit game and the small hit game are not granted Types and are included.

  As various selection conditions, for the hit determination acquired together with the first start holding ball or the second start holding ball when the game ball enters the first start winning port 25 or the second start winning port 27 Random numbers, special figure distribution random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers are based on primary distribution random numbers. Then, based on the values of various random numbers acquired in the main control board 30, it is determined whether or not to output a prefetch command, and prefetch commands corresponding to the values of various random numbers are output from the main control board 30 to the general control board 31. Is done. The main control board 30 is defined to have different probabilities of outputting a prefetch command according to various selection conditions. Then, a prefetch command is input to the overall control board 31, and various types of selection conditions can be recognized depending on the type of the prefetch command. For this reason, even if the symbol variation game based on the obtained random number values has not yet been executed, the result of the jackpot determination or the small hit determination corresponding to the symbol variation game corresponding to the random number, Then, the type and variation pattern of the big hit game can be recognized in advance.

  In the specific first starting reserved memory number image selection table, as shown in FIG. 6A, the type of the starting reserved memory number image corresponding to the case where the 7R special probability variable big hit game which is stopped and displayed by the symbol A is given. The normal image is selected with a probability of 1/251, the first specific image is selected with a probability of 75/251, and the second specific image is selected with a probability of 1/251. In addition, when the 7R normal probability variable big hit game or 7R non-probable big hit game that is stopped and displayed in the pattern B or E is given, the normal image is selected with a probability of 1/251 as the type of the start pending memory number image corresponding to the case The first specific image is selected with a probability of 125/251, and the second specific image is selected with a probability of 125/251. In addition, as a type of start reserved memory number image corresponding to a case where a jump-up jackpot game or a 2R probability variable jackpot game in which symbol C or symbol D is stopped and displayed is given, a normal image is selected with a probability of 1/251, The first specific image is selected with a probability of 250/251, and the second specific image is not selected. In addition, as the type of the start reserved memory number image corresponding to the case where the small hit game in which the symbol F is stopped and displayed is given, the normal image is selected with a probability of 1/251, and the first specified with the probability of 250/251 The image is selected and the second specific image is not selected. In addition, as the type of the start reserved memory number image corresponding to the variation pattern that becomes the first type super reach corresponding to the notice effect, the normal image is selected with a probability of 1/251, and the first specified with the probability of 250/251. The image is selected and the second specific image is not selected. In addition, as the type of the start reserved memory number image corresponding to the variation pattern that becomes the second type super reach corresponding to the notice effect, the normal image is selected with a probability of 1/251, and the first specified with the probability of 200/251 The image is selected and the second specific image is selected with a probability of 50/251.

  On the other hand, in the second start reserved memory number image selection table, as shown in FIG. 6B, as the type of start reserved memory number image corresponding to the case where the 7R special probability variable big hit game in which the symbol a is stopped is given. The normal image is selected with a probability of 1/251, the first specific image is selected with a probability of 1/251, and the second specific image is selected with a probability of 249/251. It should be noted that a normal image is displayed instead of a specific image except when a 7R special probability variable big hit game in which the symbol a is stopped is given.

  In this way, the start reserved memory number image is selected based on the various selection conditions described above and the value of the random number for the advance notice effect. In addition, the first variation game and the second symbol variation game are defined so that the selection probabilities of the start reserved memory number images are different. Specifically, in the first variable game, when there is a possibility that a big hit game or a small hit game is given, a specific image may be selected. In particular, when there is a possibility that a 7R special probability variable big hit game, a 7R normal probability variable big hit game, or a 7R non-probable variable big hit game may be given, the second specific image may be selected, but a jump-up big hit game, 2R When there is a possibility that a promising big hit game or a small hit game is given, the second specific image is not selected.

  For this reason, by displaying the first specific image as the first start reserved memory number, it is suggested that a big hit game may be given in the first variable game corresponding to the first specific image. In addition, by displaying the second specific image as the first start reserved memory number, there is a possibility that a 7R big hit game may be awarded in the first variable game corresponding to the second specific image. .

  On the other hand, in the second variation game, the specific image is selected only when the 7R special probability variable big hit game in which the symbol a is stopped and displayed is given. Therefore, by displaying the specific image as the second start reserved memory number, it is determined that the 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in the second variable game corresponding to the second start reserved memory number. .

  Although such a start reserved memory number image selection table is referred to, actually, as described above, based on the value of the primary distribution random number for the random number for variation pattern distribution on the main control board 30, Since it is determined whether or not to output a prefetch command, the probability of adding the determination will be described below.

  When the 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in the first variable game, the prefetch command is output with a probability of 80/239, and the general CPU 31a determines to display the first specific image with a probability of 75/251 ( 6000/59989). In this case, the overall CPU 31a determines to display the second specific image with a probability of 175/251 (14000/59989). Further, when 7R normal probability variable big hit game or 7R non-probable big hit game is awarded in the first floating game, a prefetch command is output with a probability of 80/239, and the general CPU 31a determines the first identification with a probability of 125/251. It is decided to display the image (10000/59989). In this case, the general CPU 31a determines to display the second specific image with a probability of 125/251 (10000/59989).

  Further, when a jump-up jackpot game or a 2R probability variable jackpot game is awarded in the first variable game, a prefetch command is output with a probability of 113/239, and the general CPU 31a displays the first specific image with a probability of 250/251. It is determined to be displayed (28250/59989). When a small hit game is awarded in the first variable game, a prefetch command is output with a probability of 95/239, and the overall CPU 31a determines to display the first specific image with a probability of 250/251 ( 23750/59989).

  In addition, when the first variable game results in a shift reach, a prefetch command that becomes the first type super reach is output with a probability of 45/239, and the overall CPU 31a displays the first specific image with a probability of 250/251. (11250/59989). In addition, when there is a shift in the first variation game, a prefetch command that becomes the second type super reach is output with a probability of 4/239, and the overall CPU 31a determines the first specific image with a probability of 200/251 ( 800/59989), the second specific image is determined with a probability of 50/251 (200/59989).

  On the other hand, when the 7R special probability big hit game is awarded in the second variable game, the prefetch command is output with a probability of 90/239, and the general CPU 31a determines to display the first specific image with a probability of 1/251. (90/59989), it is determined that the second specific image is displayed with a probability of 249/251 (22410/59989).

  As described above, the overall CPU 31a executes the notice effect in a predetermined effect mode based on the input prefetch command. In particular, the overall CPU 31a determines that the type of jackpot game is different between the first variable game that refers to the first start reserved memory number image selection table and the second variable game that refers to the second start reserved memory number image selection table. Even when the same jackpot value is obtained, the display mode of the start reserved memory number image is selected with different probabilities. In other words, when the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value is determined in the first floating game and the second floating game, the overall CPU 31a determines the first floating game, the second floating game depending on the type of the jackpot game. Whether or not the notice effect is to be executed is determined with a different probability for each of the fluctuating games, and the type of the notice effect to be executed (the effect mode of the notice effect) is determined. In the present embodiment, the effect form of the notice effect includes both whether or not the notice effect is executed and the type of the notice effect when the notice effect is executed.

  Specifically, the overall CPU 31a has a higher number than the first variable game (14000/59989) even when the 7R special probability variable big hit game is determined by the first variable game and the second variable game. In the second variation game (22410/59989), the second specific image is determined from among the plural types of the start reserved memory number images.

  In addition, when the big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game is determined in the second variable game, the overall CPU 31a does not select a specific image, but in the first variable game, the big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game is selected. If determined, a specific image may be selected.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a may select a specific image when the first type super reach and the second type super reach are executed in the first variation game when the determination result of the big hit is negative. However, in the second variation game, the specific image is not selected. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as an effect control unit, and the variable display H2 functions as an effect execution unit that executes a predetermined effect.

Next, the ending effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 31a executes an ending effect control process at predetermined intervals.
First, as shown in FIG. 16, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not an ending command has been input (step S211). If this determination result is negative (no ending command is input), the overall CPU 31a ends the ending effect control process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S211 is affirmative (the ending command is input), a game that becomes a big hit game (7R special probability variable big hit game) specific to the unexecuted second variable game based on the input prefetch command It is determined whether or not there is (step S212).

  In this process, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch command corresponding to the second symbol variation game that has not yet been executed is any of the prefetch commands D321 to D324 and D361 to D364. Become. Further, when the pre-read command is input, the general CPU 31a stores the pre-read command in the RAM 31c corresponding to the start hold ball, and when the change pattern designation command is input, the general CPU 31a shifts the pre-read command together with the start hold ball. As a result, the overall CPU 31a can store a prefetch command corresponding to an unexecuted symbol variation game until it is executed.

  If this determination result is negative (there is no specific jackpot game), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S215. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S212 is affirmative (there is a game that becomes a specific jackpot game), the overall CPU 31a performs a special effect lottery and determines whether or not the lottery is won (step S213). In this process, the overall CPU 31a refers to the ending effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 7, and determines whether or not to execute the special ending effect based on the type of the prefetch command and the value of the special effect random number. .

Here, the ending effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 31b of the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The ending effect execution determination table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the special ending effect as the ending effect of the big hit game. In this ending effect execution determination table, as shown in FIG. 7, the type of jackpot game in the second variable game, whether or not to execute the special ending effect, and the special effect for determining the execution of the special ending effect Is associated with a random number value.

  In the specific ending effect execution decision table, if it is determined that the 7R special probability variable big hit game in which the symbol a is stopped is given in the second variable game that has not been executed, a special probability of 250/251 is given. It is determined to execute the ending effect, and it is determined to execute the normal ending effect without executing the special ending effect with a probability of 1/251. The special ending effect is not executed and the normal ending effect is executed unless the 7R special probability variable big hit game in which the symbol a is stopped is given.

  As described above, whether to execute the special ending effect or the normal ending effect is determined based on the type of the big hit game. In particular, it is determined that the special ending effect is executed only when the 7R special probability variation big hit game is awarded. For this reason, when the special ending effect is executed, it is determined that the second variable game to which the 7R special probability variable big hit game is given is included after the big hit game ends.

  Thus, when there is a look-ahead command that becomes a 7R special probability variable big hit game, the general CPU 31a executes the special ending effect with a probability of 250/251 and does not execute the special ending effect with a probability of 1/251. It is determined that the normal ending effect is executed. If the determination result is affirmative (special effect lottery is won), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S214. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S203 is negative (the special effect lottery has not been won), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S215.

  In step S214, in order to execute the special ending effect, the overall CPU 31a outputs an ending command to that effect to each of the control boards 32 to 34, and ends the ending effect control process. On the other hand, in step S215, in order to execute the normal ending effect, the overall CPU 31a outputs an ending command to that effect to each of the control boards 32 to 34, and ends the ending effect control process.

  As described above, the overall CPU 31a may cause the special ending effect to be executed based on the prefetch command in the second variable game. In particular, regardless of whether or not a specific image is displayed as a result of inputting the prefetch commands D321 to D324 and D361 to D364 to which the 7R special probability variable big hit game is given in the second floating game, the general CPU 31a performs the special ending effect. May be executed. For this reason, even if the specific image is not displayed, by executing the special ending effect, it is informed that the 7R special probability variable big hit game is given after the big hit game is ended, and the player can recognize it. Sometimes.

  In other words, when the specific big hit game is determined in the second variable game, the general CPU 31a determines that the specific big hit game is given after the big hit game is ended, regardless of whether or not the specific image is displayed. It is possible to determine that the special ending effect to be notified (second notice effect) is executed before the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the overall CPU 31a determines not to execute the ending effect when the specific big hit game is not determined in the first variable game.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  In addition, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the opening effect is executed based on the effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the big hit game determined by the overall CPU 31a. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a round command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute each round effect based on the effect pattern specifying the effect content of the big hit game determined by the general CPU 31a.

  When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect based on the effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the big hit game determined by the overall CPU 31a. In particular, the sub CPU 32a is variable so as to execute the special ending effect when the ending command for executing the special ending effect is input, and to execute the normal ending effect when the ending command for executing the normal ending effect is input. The display content of the display H2 is controlled. As described above, when this special ending effect is executed, it is notified that the 7R special probability variable big hit game is given by the start holding memory ball in the second variable game. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  In this way, a combination of symbols based on a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, and a 7R special probability variable big hit game is given, so that the player can recognize that the game state after the big hit game is a probable change state. Sometimes it becomes. However, in other cases, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a probable change state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, the opening manner of the opening and closing blades 26 is the same after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the open / close blade 26 is in the certain variation state.

  Further, in the first variable game, the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variation big hit game is given or the small hit game is given from the open state of the big winning opening device 29, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability winning state is reached after the big hit game ends. It becomes. Further, in the first floating game, when the game state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative is the first game state, the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game ends. Later, the entry rate improvement state is not given. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variation big hit game is given or the small hit game is given from the opened state of the opening / closing blade 26, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability change state is reached after the big hit game is finished. . Of course, even when the gaming state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the small hit determination is affirmative cannot be recognized, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game is given, It becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game is in the probable state after the end of the big hit game.

  Also, the open mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same for the 7R normal probability variable big hit game and the 7R non-probable big hit game. For this reason, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is given or the 7R non-probable big hit game is given from the open mode of the big prize opening device 29, and whether or not the player is in a promiscuous state after the big hit game ends. It becomes difficult to recognize. Furthermore, when the game state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative is other than the second game state, only the four symbol variation games are entered after the completion of the 7R normal probability variable big hit game or the 7R non-probable big hit game. A ball improvement state is given. For this reason, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variation big hit game is given or whether the 7R non-probability big hit game is given from the opened state of the opening / closing blade 26, and the player recognizes whether or not the probability variation state is reached after the big hit game is finished. It becomes difficult. Of course, even if the gaming state when the result of the big hit determination is positive cannot be recognized, it is difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variable big hit game or the 7R non-probable big hit game is given, and the positive change state after the big hit game ends. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs the image designation command together with the hold designation command, the variable display H2 displays the start pending storage number image corresponding to the start pending storage number included in the hold designation command in a display mode corresponding to the image designation command. Control to display on the screen. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a hold designation command indicating that the start hold memory number decreases, the sub CPU 32a performs control to shift the start hold memory number image and display it on the variable display H2. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the image designation command alone without inputting the hold designation command, or when the image designation command is inputted together with the hold designation command, the command designates that the hold designation command is reduced. In this case, the input image designation command is invalidated and discarded.

The start reserved memory number image displayed on the pachinko machine 10 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 shows a display example of the start reserved memory number image.
First, as shown in FIG. 17A, the image display area GH of the variable display H2 includes symbol display areas GH1L, GH1C, and GH1R that vary the decorative symbols. Further, as shown in FIG. 17 (j), the image display area GH of the variable display H2 includes a first start reserved memory number display area GH21 indicating the first special figure start reserved memory number in the first variable game, and A second start reserved memory number display area GH22 indicating the second special figure start reserved memory number in the second variable game is included.

  In such a variable display H2, as shown in FIG. 17A, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas GH1L, GH1C, and GH1R. In the state of FIG. 17 (a), no start hold memory number image is displayed in the first start hold memory number display area GH21 and the second start hold memory number display area GH22, and the start hold memory is not displayed. It can be recognized that the number is “0”.

  In such a state, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 or the second start winning opening 27, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the symbol display areas GH1L and GH1C are triggered by the entering. , GH1R, and when the variation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 17C, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas GH1L, GH1C, GH1R.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17B, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 while the decorative symbols fluctuate in the symbol display areas GH1L, GH1C, and GH1R, the entry is triggered. As shown in FIG. 17 (d), the first start reserved memory number image is displayed in the first start reserved memory number display area GH21. In addition, as described above, the start pending storage number image includes a normal image shown in FIG. 17 (e), a first specific image shown in FIG. 17 (f), and a second specific image shown in FIG. 17 (h). There are three types of images. In the case shown in FIG. 17D, a normal image is displayed. Then, when the fluctuating decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the decorative symbol starts to fluctuate corresponding to the first start holding ball, and the first displayed symbol is displayed. The start reserved memory number image is deleted.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 while the decorative symbols are changing in the symbol display areas GH1L, GH1C, and GH1R, FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the first start-pending storage number display area GH22 displays the first start-pending storage number image. In this case, a normal image is displayed. Further, the start reserved memory number image corresponds to the start reserved memory number up to a predetermined upper limit number (in the present embodiment, each of the first special figure start reserved memory number and the second special figure start reserved memory number is 4). It can be displayed.

  As described above, the start reserved memory number image is displayed in the first start reserved memory number display area GH21 and the second start reserved memory number display area GH22. However, as shown in FIG. It may be displayed. In FIG. 17F, the third start reserved memory number image in the first special figure start reserved memory number corresponds to the first specific image. In this way, by displaying the first specific image different from the normal image as the start reserved memory number image in the first variable game, the big hit game is given in the symbol variable game corresponding to the start reserved memory number image. The possibility is suggested. Then, in the symbol variation game corresponding to the start reserved memory number image, as shown in FIG. 17 (g), the big hit display result that is a big hit may be stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17H, the second specific image may be displayed. In FIG. 17H as well, the third start hold memory number image in the first special figure start hold memory number corresponds to the second specific image. Thus, by displaying the second specific image different from the normal image and the first specific image as the start reserved memory number image in the first variable game, in the symbol variable game corresponding to the start reserved memory number image, The possibility that 7R jackpot game is given is suggested. Then, in the symbol variation game corresponding to the start reserved memory number image, as shown in FIG. 17 (i), the big hit display result that is a big hit may be stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 17 (j), the second specific image may be displayed in the second start reserved memory number display area GH22. In FIG. 17 (j), the fourth start reserved memory number image in the second special figure start reserved memory number corresponds to the second specific image. In this way, when the start reserved memory number image in the second variation game is displayed as the second specific image, the 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game corresponding to the start reserved memory number image. Is notified.

  As described above, whether or not a specific image is displayed in the start hold memory number image indicating the first special figure start hold memory number and the start hold memory number image indicating the second special figure start hold memory number, The meaning depends on the type of specific image. Specifically, according to the start reserved memory number image selection table shown in FIG. 6, it is suggested that a big hit game or a 7R big hit game may be given in the first variable game. On the other hand, in the second variation game, the 7R special probability variation big hit game is notified.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) While the jackpot game in the first variation game and the jackpot game in the second variation game are respectively defined as the same jackpot value, the probability that the first variation game and the second variation game are different The type of jackpot game is determined. Even if the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value is determined for the first and second floating games, the effect mode of the notice effect is determined with different probabilities. For this reason, when the first variation game and the second variation game are executable, the probability of determining the effect mode of the notice effect can be made different in each symbol variation game, and the unexecuted symbol variation game It is possible to improve the production effect related to the notice effect corresponding to the game, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) Further, the probability of determining the type of jackpot game is different between the first variation game and the second variation game, and the effect mode of the notice effect is determined with different probabilities according to the type of the jackpot game. For this reason, when the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed, it is possible to determine the effect mode of the notice effect according to the determination probability of the type of jackpot game, and the unexecuted symbol variation game It is possible to improve the production effect related to the notice effect corresponding to the game, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (3) Specifically, by executing a notice effect for an unexecuted first variable game, it is suggested that a jackpot game may be given, and by executing a specific notice effect, 7R jackpot It is possible to suggest the possibility that a game (7R special probability variable big hit game, 7R normal probability variable big hit game, 7R non-probable big hit game) is given. On the other hand, by executing a notice effect for the second unexecuted variable game, it is possible to make a definite notification that the 7R special probability variable big hit game is given. The meaning of the notice effect can be made different between the first variable game and the second variable game, the effect of the notice effect related to the unexecuted symbol change game can be improved, and the interest for the game can be improved. You can plan.

  (4) Even when the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value is determined for the first floating game and the second floating game, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed with different probabilities. For this reason, even if the first variation game and the second variation game have the same type of jackpot game, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed with a different probability depending on the type of the symbol variation game. To do. Therefore, in the case where the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed, it is possible to improve the presentation effect related to the notice effect corresponding to the unexecuted symbol variation game, and to improve the interest in the game. Can do.

  (5) In the second variable game, a 7R special probability variable big hit game having a high jackpot value is more easily determined than in the first variable game. Also, when a big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game is determined in the second variable game, the notice effect is not executed, and in the first variable game, a big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game is decided. In some cases, a notice effect may be executed. For this reason, when a big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game is determined in the first variable game, the expectation for the big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game in the first variable game is executed by executing the notice effect. A feeling of excitement can be enhanced, and a decrease in interest in games can be prevented.

  (6) On the other hand, in the second variation game, the expectation for the 7R special probability variable big hit game tends to be enhanced, but the expectation for the big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game tends to be difficult to raise. For this reason, when the big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game is determined in the second variable game, the advancement effect on the game can be suppressed by not performing the notice effect.

  (7) Even when the jackpot game having the same jackpot value is determined for the first and second floating games, the type of the notice effect is determined with different probabilities. Therefore, even if the first variation game and the second variation game have the same type of jackpot game, the type of the notice effect is determined with different probabilities depending on the type of the symbol variation game. Therefore, in the case where the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed, it is possible to improve the presentation effect related to the notice effect corresponding to the unexecuted symbol variation game, and to improve the interest in the game. Can do.

  (8) In the second variable game, the 7R special probability variable big hit game having a high jackpot value is determined with a higher probability than the first variable game, and a specific notice effect (second specific image) is executed. In such a second variable game, the expectation for the 7R special probability variable big hit game is easily raised. For this reason, when a 7R special probability variable big hit game is determined in the second variable game, a specific notice effect is executed, thereby enhancing the expectation for the 7R special probability variable big hit game in the second variable game. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in games.

  (9) When the big hit determination result is negative and the same specific variation content (specific variation pattern included in the variation pattern for outlier reach production) is determined in the first variation game and the second variation game Even so, the effect mode of the notice effect is determined with a different probability. Therefore, when the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed, even if the big hit determination result is negative and the same specific variation content is determined, the first variation game The notice effect is executed in the game, and the notice effect is not executed in the second variable game. Therefore, even if the jackpot determination result is negative, it is possible to vary whether or not the notice effect is executed in each symbol variation game, and to improve the effect related to the notice effect corresponding to the unexecuted symbol variation game Can improve the interest of the game.

  (10) When the start variation holding ball is stored in both the first variation game and the second variation game, the second variation game is preferentially executed. For this reason, in the case where the first variation game and the second variation game can be executed, it is possible to determine the effect mode of the notice effect depending on whether or not to preferentially perform, and the unexecuted symbol variation game It is possible to improve the production effect related to the notice effect corresponding to the game, and to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, in the case of the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the second specific image is displayed with a higher probability in the second variable game than in the first variable game. In the above embodiment, in the case of a big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game, it is determined that the specific image is not displayed in the second variable game, while the specific image is determined to be displayed in the first variable game. It was possible. However, in the case of the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the second specific image may be displayed with a higher probability in the first variable game than in the second variable game. In the case of a big hit game other than the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the specific image may be displayed in the second variable game. That is, it is only necessary that the probability of displaying the specific image is different between the first variation game and the second variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the 7R special probability variable jackpot game corresponds to the specific jackpot game having a relatively large jackpot value. On the other hand, non-specific big hit games with relatively low big hit values correspond to 7R normal probability variable big hit games, jump-up big hit games, 2R positive variable big hit games, and 7R non-probable big hit games. However, 7R special probability variable big hit game 7R normal probability variable big hit game and 7R non-probable big hit game may correspond as specific big hit games, and jump-up big hit game and 2R probability variable big hit game may correspond as non-specific big hit games. . Of course, the type of jackpot game in the above embodiment is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. Also, the small hit game may be awarded in the second variation game or may not be granted in the first variation game.

  In the above embodiment, in the second variation game, it is determined that the 7R special probability variable big hit game is given when the specific image is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the 7R special probability variable big hit game is given. You may make it suggest that it is done. On the other hand, in the above-described embodiment, it is suggested that a big hit game is awarded when the specific image is displayed in the first variation game, and a 7R big hit game is awarded when the second specific image is displayed. It was suggested that these may be confirmed. Further, in the first floating game and the second floating game, the type of jackpot game to be suggested and determined may be another jackpot game instead of the jackpot game described above.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, when the special ending effect is executed, after the big hit game is finished, the 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in the second variable game corresponding to the second start holding ball held. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be suggested that a 7R special probability variation big hit game may be awarded. In addition, suggestion and confirmation notification may be performed in the first variable game. Further, in the first floating game and the second floating game, the type of jackpot game to be suggested and determined may be another jackpot game instead of the jackpot game described above.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, when the result of the big hit determination in the second variation game is negative, it is decided not to execute the announcement effect, but when the specific variation content is decided, the announcement effect is given. It may be possible to determine when it is executed. On the other hand, in the above embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination in the first variation game is negative, it can be determined that the notice effect is executed when the specific variation content is determined. Instead, it may be determined when the notice effect is executed. Further, it may be determined not to execute the notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 determines whether or not to give a big hit game or a small hit game based on various random number values corresponding to the unexecuted symbol fluctuation game, the type of the big hit game, and the variation pattern The type of the etc. was judged in advance. However, the main control board 30 outputs these random number values to the overall control board 31, and only the overall control board 31 determines whether to give a big hit game or a small hit game based on these random number values. The type of jackpot game, the type of variation pattern, etc. may be determined in advance.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot determination is made in advance based on whether or not the probability variation state is given as the gaming state at the time of starting winning, but not limited to this, for example, regardless of the current gaming state, It may be determined in advance whether or not a jackpot determination value (common jackpot determination value) that is a big hit regardless of whether the probability variation state is given or not.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not the reach determination random number value is included in the minimum range (2/241 in this embodiment) regardless of the value of the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the special symbol variation processing flag. It was decided whether or not to execute the notice effect. However, based on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag, it may be determined whether to execute the notice effect.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, whether or not the notice effect is to be executed based on the values of various random numbers such as a random number for hit determination, a random number for reach determination, a special figure distribution random number, and a random number for variation pattern distribution, Decided the type of production. However, it is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect, and to determine the kind of notice effect. As a result, it is not based on the values of reach determination random number, special figure distribution random number, fluctuation pattern distribution random number. Based on the value of the random number, whether or not to execute the notice effect may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the specific image is displayed at the start winning timing of the game ball, and the notice effect relating to the unexecuted symbol variation game that has not yet been executed is performed. May be any timing that has not yet been executed. For example, it may be a timing at which the change of the symbol is started.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the special ending effect is determined based on various random number values corresponding to the unexecuted symbol variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be configured not to be executed.

  -Moreover, in the said embodiment, the presentation aspect of a notice effect is determined by determining whether the notice effect which displays a specific image is performed, and the kind of the notice effect to perform among these two types of notice effects. did. However, instead of two types of notice effects, there may be one kind or three or more kinds of notice effects. When there is only one type of notice effect, the type of notice effect is determined only by determining whether or not to execute the notice effect without determining the type of the notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game, but the first variation game may be prioritized. Further, the variation game may be executed in the order of early arrival without entering any variation game preferentially.

In addition, in the above embodiment, two symbol variation games, the first variation game and the second variation game, can be executed. However, three or more symbol variation games may be executable.
In the above embodiment, the open / close blade 26 is operated so as to be able to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start winning opening 27 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. You may operate | move so that it can take the 1st state which a game ball enters a mouth relatively easily, and the 2nd state which is relatively difficult to enter. In other words, the game ball may be relatively easier to enter in the open state than in the closed state, and the game ball may enter even in the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, in the second symbol variation game, the type of jackpot having a high jackpot value is determined with a higher probability than the first symbol variation game, but in the second symbol variation game, The type of jackpot having a high jackpot value may be determined with a lower probability than the symbol variation game.

  In addition, the sub CPU 32a may cause the sub CPU 32a to execute processing executed by the overall CPU 31a in the above embodiment. In this case, the overall control board 31 may be omitted, or the configuration of the present embodiment may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the announcement effect is executed by displaying the start reserved memory number image in the predetermined display mode on the variable display H2, but the display is not a start reserved memory number image, and other symbols except the symbol The notice effect may be executed by displaying an image (for example, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) in a predetermined display mode. In addition, for example, the first hold indicator Ra and the second hold indicator Rb indicating the number of start hold memories, a decorative lamp 16 that emits light, a speaker 17 that outputs sound, a movable body that can perform a predetermined operation, vibrations Any of the vibration generators which generate | occur | produce may be sufficient, and these combination may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display H2 is a liquid crystal display. However, it may be a dot matrix display or a 7 segment LED display, or a mechanical display such as a drum display.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The jackpot determining means determines whether or not the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game have a big hit with the same probability, and determines the current gaming state; and the jackpot determination When the determination result of the means is affirmative, a probability change for determining whether or not to give a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game based on the determination result of the jackpot type determination means and the determination result of the game state determination means When the determination results of the determination means and the jackpot determination means are affirmative, the second start is performed after the jackpot game is ended based on the determination result of the jackpot type determination means and the determination result of the gaming state determination means It is determined whether or not to give an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance probability of a game ball to the means, and when it is decided to give an entrance rate improvement state, the grant of the entrance rate improvement state is finished End to And a payout control means for controlling a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media when a game ball has entered the special winning opening. If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the type determining means gives a jackpot game in which a special winning opening is opened after the end of the symbol variation game, and the jackpot value gives a probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends. Whether or not to give a winning rate improvement state after the end of the jackpot game, the end condition in the improved winning rate state, the opening mode of the special winning opening, and each game ball entering the special winning opening characterized in that the number of game media to paid out.

(B) When the big hit type determining means determines the type of a specific big hit game in the second symbol variation game, the presentation control means ends the big hit game regardless of whether or not to execute the notice effect. Later, it may be determined that a second notice effect that suggests the possibility of a specific jackpot game being given or that a specific jackpot game is awarded is to be executed before the jackpot game ends, when said jackpot type determination unit type of a specific jackpot gaming in the first symbol variation game by is determined, and determines not to execute the second announcement attraction.

  H0 ... first special figure display, H1 ... second special figure display, H2 ... variable display (display means, production execution means), SE1 ... first start port sensor, SE2 ... second start port sensor, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 25 ... first start winning opening (first starting means), 26 ... opening / closing blade (opening / closing means), 27 ... second starting winning opening (second starting means), 28 ... large winning opening door, 29 ... large Prize opening device (special prize opening), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, jackpot type determination means, variation content determination means, probability variation determination means, pitch rate improvement state determination means, (Game state determination means), 30c ... RAM (first hold storage means, second hold storage means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall CPU (effect control means), 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display Control board.

Claims (5)

A first starting means capable of entering a game ball; a second starting means having an opening / closing means operable so as to allow an entrance opening capable of entering a game ball to be in an open state and a closed state; and Or a big hit determination random number for determining whether or not the big hit game is determined, and a big hit type determining random number for determining the type of the big hit game a random number acquisition means for acquiring the the value, the value of the value of the random number jackpot determining random number acquisition means has acquired the jackpot type determination random number when the game ball has entered the special first starting means first a first hold storage means for storing as a starting pending sphere, the value of the value of the random number jackpot determining random number acquisition means has acquired the jackpot type determination random number when the game ball has entered the special said second start means Second holding storage means for storing as a second starting holding ball; When the first hold storage means stores the first start hold ball, a first symbol variation game performed by changing the symbol is displayed, and the second hold storage means stores the second start hold ball. Display means for displaying a second symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game In a gaming machine where a big hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
Whether the first symbol variation game is a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the first hold storage means in association with the first starting hold ball at the start of the first symbol variation game The second symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the second hold storage unit in association with the second start hold ball at the start of the second symbol variation game. A jackpot judging means for judging whether or not the variable game is a jackpot;
If the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative based on the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the first hold storage means in association with the first start hold ball, it is associated with the first start hold ball The jackpot game type having a different jackpot value is determined based on the stored jackpot type determination random number value, and the jackpot determination stored in the second hold storage means in association with the second starting hold ball If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative based on the value of the random number for use, the jackpot game having a different jackpot value based on the value of the random number for determining the type of jackpot stored in association with the second starting hold ball Jackpot type determining means for determining the type,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
Based on the value of the random number for big hit corresponding to the unexecuted symbol variation game stored in the first hold storage unit and the second hold storage unit and not yet executed, the effect execution unit is notified in a predetermined effect mode. Production control means for executing the production,
The type of jackpot game in the first symbol variation game and the type of jackpot game in the second symbol variation game are respectively defined as the same jackpot value,
The jackpot type determination means determines the type of jackpot game with a different probability between the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game,
When the jackpot type determining unit determines the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the effect control means determines the symbol variation depending on the type of jackpot game. Determine the direction of the notice effect with a different probability for each game ,
When the jackpot type determining unit determines the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the effect control means determines the symbol variation depending on the type of jackpot game. Decide whether to execute the notice effect with a different probability for each game,
The jackpot type determining means determines either a specific jackpot game having a relatively high jackpot value and a non-specific jackpot game having a relatively lower jackpot value than the specific jackpot game,
The jackpot type determining means determines a specific jackpot game with a higher probability in the second symbol variation game than in the first symbol variation game,
The effect control means determines that the notice effect is not executed when a non-specific jackpot game is determined as the type of jackpot game in the second symbol variation game by the jackpot type determination means, while the jackpot type determination means non If a particular jackpot game is determined, the gaming machine that give decides to execute the prediction effect as the type of the jackpot gaming in the first symbol variation game by. A first starting means capable of entering a game ball; a second starting means having an opening / closing means operable so as to allow an entrance opening capable of entering a game ball to be in an open state and a closed state; and Or a big hit determination random number for determining whether or not the big hit game is determined, and a big hit type determining random number for determining the type of the big hit game Random number acquisition means for acquiring the value of the jackpot, and the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit type determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the game ball enters the first starting means A first hold storage means for storing as a start hold ball, and a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot type determination random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means when a game ball enters the second start means. Second holding storage means for storing as a second starting holding ball; When the first hold storage means stores the first start hold ball, a first symbol variation game performed by changing the symbol is displayed, and the second hold storage means stores the second start hold ball. Display means for displaying a second symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game In a gaming machine where a big hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
Whether the first symbol variation game is a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the first hold storage means in association with the first starting hold ball at the start of the first symbol variation game The second symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the second hold storage unit in association with the second start hold ball at the start of the second symbol variation game. A jackpot judging means for judging whether or not the variable game is a jackpot;
If the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative based on the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the first hold storage means in association with the first start hold ball, it is associated with the first start hold ball The jackpot game type having a different jackpot value is determined based on the stored jackpot type determination random number value, and the jackpot determination stored in the second hold storage means in association with the second starting hold ball If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative based on the value of the random number for use, the jackpot game having a different jackpot value based on the value of the random number for determining the type of jackpot stored in association with the second starting hold ball Jackpot type determining means for determining the type,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
Based on the value of the random number for big hit corresponding to the unexecuted symbol variation game stored in the first hold storage unit and the second hold storage unit and not yet executed, the effect execution unit is notified in a predetermined effect mode. Production control means for executing the production,
The type of jackpot game in the first symbol variation game and the type of jackpot game in the second symbol variation game are respectively defined as the same jackpot value,
The jackpot type determination means determines the type of jackpot game with a different probability between the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game,
When the jackpot type determining unit determines the type of jackpot game having the same jackpot value in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the effect control means determines the symbol variation depending on the type of jackpot game. Determine the direction of the notice effect with a different probability for each game,
Fluctuation content determination means for determining the fluctuation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means,
The effect control means determines that the notice effect is to be executed when a specific change content is determined by the change content determination means when the determination result in the first symbol change game by the jackpot determination means is negative. A gaming machine that decides not to execute a notice effect when a specific variation content is determined by the variation content determination means when the determination result in the second symbol variation game by the jackpot determination means is negative .   When the jackpot game having the same jackpot value in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game is determined by the jackpot type determination unit by the jackpot type determination device, The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the type of the notice effect to be executed at a different probability is determined. The jackpot type determining means determines either a specific jackpot game having a relatively high jackpot value and a non-specific jackpot game having a relatively lower jackpot value than the specific jackpot game,
The jackpot type determining means determines a specific jackpot game with a higher probability in the second symbol variation game than in the first symbol variation game,
The effect control means is more effective than the first symbol variation game even when a specific jackpot game having the same jackpot value is determined in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein a specific notice effect is determined from a plurality of kinds of notice effects with a higher probability in the two-figure variation game. The jackpot determining means is based on a value of a random number for jackpot determination stored as the second start holding ball when both the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means store a start hold ball. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the gaming machine is configured to preferentially execute the jackpot determination.

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