JP5539053B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that notifies a jackpot game that a jackpot is included in the hold.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters a starting means arranged on the game board. Then, when the big hit lottery is won, after the big hit symbol is derived in the symbol variation game, the big hit game is given. In the big hit game, the game ball is allowed to enter by the opening operation of the big prize opening (winning means) arranged on the game board, so that the player can have a chance to acquire a lot of prize balls in a short time.

  The big hit game is usually constituted by a plurality of round games in which the winning prize opening is opened and then closed when a predetermined condition is established. As the predetermined condition, the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening when the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) and during one round game is as follows. Generally, a predetermined number (for example, nine balls) is reached. For this reason, the player repeats a monotonous game of digesting a plurality of round games while obtaining a lot of chances for winning a prize ball by being awarded a big hit game.

  Therefore, conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game is changed has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, while setting the upper limit number of round games constituting the jackpot game to the same number, the opening time of one big winning opening in the round game is set to the same time. A plurality of types of special jackpot games are set in which the number of opening of the big prize opening in one round game is different.

JP 2008-272317 A

  In this special jackpot game, since the number of times of opening the big prize opening in one round game is different, it becomes difficult to know how long the jackpot game will continue, and the interest of the player in the jackpot game can be improved. And if you add further production using this characteristic gameplay, the big hit game will not only be a monotonous repetition of digesting multiple round games, but also more fun during the big hit game It is thought that it can be improved.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to improve the interest by executing the special jackpot game itself, and until what time the jackpot game is played. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can realize an effect that attracts the player's interest by executing a game effect using the game performance of a special jackpot game that is difficult to understand.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 performs a big hit lottery to determine whether or not a big hit is triggered by entering the starting means, and if the big hit lottery is won, The upper limit number of round games to be configured is set to the same number, and one release time of the winning means in the round game is set to the same time, while the winning means of the winning means in one round game is set to the same time In a gaming machine capable of executing any one of the special jackpot games of a plurality of types of special jackpot games having different number of releases, the plurality of types of special jackpot games includes a total of the number of times the winning means are released is an upper limit of the round game It includes special jackpot gaming exceeding the number or start pending sphere as a big hit for applying the special jackpot gaming in starting pending balls being held in the jackpot gaming exists If the determination result of the on-hold big hit determination means and the on-hold big hit determination means is affirmative, an effect configured based on the number of releases of the reserved special big hit game during the big hit game being executed And an effect executing means for executing a notification effect according to the content, and informing that there is a start holding ball for giving the special jackpot game by executing the notification effect , the effect executing means is in a jackpot game If there are a plurality of start-holding balls serving as big hits to give the special jackpot game among the start-holding balls held in the game, the total number of releases of all special big hit games held during the big hit game being executed The gist is to cause the notification effect to be executed with the effect content configured based on the above .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect , in the special jackpot game in which the total number of opening of each big hit game in the plurality of types of special big hit games is set to be the smallest. The gist is that it is a multiple of the total number of times of opening.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect , if the determination result of the on-hold jackpot determination unit is affirmative, the effect execution unit executes the notification effect. During the jackpot game, the notification is made when either the number of game balls won in the winning means or the number of prize balls paid out in response to winning in the winning means reaches a predetermined number. The gist is to execute the production .
Invention of Claim 4 is equipped with the control means to perform a symbol change game based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the gaming machine according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, If the determination result of the on-hold jackpot determining means is affirmative, the control means, after the end of the special jackpot game that causes the notification effect to be executed, until the special jackpot game subject to the notification effect is executed. The gist is to control the variation time of the symbol variation game to be executed short.

  According to the present invention, in addition to improving the fun by executing the special jackpot game itself, by executing the game effect using the game performance of the special jackpot game, it is difficult to understand how long the jackpot game will continue, An effect that attracts the player's interest can be realized.

The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. (A) is a timing chart showing the opening mode of the top big winning opening during the 16-time open big hit game, and (b) is a timing chart showing the opening mode of the top big winning port during the 32 times open big hit game. (A) is a timing chart showing an opening mode of an upper big winning opening during a 48-time open big hit game, and (b) is a timing chart showing an opening mode of a lower big winning port during a lower open big hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the opening time and interval time of the top prize winning opening in 16 times of opening big hit games. Explanatory drawing explaining the opening time and interval time of the top prize winning opening in 32 times open big hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the opening time and interval time of the top prize winning opening in the 48 times opening big hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the continuation of FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows the flow of a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a command setting process. The flowchart which shows the flow of the game process process of multiple times opening big hit. The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the prior alerting | presentation effect in the case of a big hit game, when the 1st starting reservation ball | bowl becomes a big hit which gives the open big hit game several times. In 2nd Embodiment, the schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the prior alerting | presentation effect in case a start reservation ball | bowl becomes a big hit which provides a big hit big hit game several times during a big hit game. In 2nd Embodiment, the schematic diagram which shows the conditions by which a prior alerting effect is not performed. In 3rd Embodiment, the schematic diagram which shows the aspect which continues performing a prior alerting | presentation effect until a game is started several times. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the example in which the execution conditions of the prior notification production | presentation in 4th Embodiment are satisfied, and the case where it is not satisfied, (b) is one game during jackpot game in 4th Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the prior alerting | reporting effect in case the starting reservation ball | bowl of eyes becomes a big hit which provides 48 times of open big hit games. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect which alert | reports that the total open | release number of the multi-time big hit game based on two starting reservation balls becomes "48 times" in big hit game in 4th Embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, during the big hit game, it is informed that the total number of open big hit games based on the two starting hold balls is “48 times”, and a new game ball has entered. FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect which alert | reports that the total open | release number of the multi-hit big hit game based on three start holding balls will be "48 times" in a big hit game in 4th Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect which alert | reports the total open | release frequency | count of the multi-time open big hit game on hold in the big hit game in 4th Embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a mode in which, in the fourth embodiment, during the non-probable big hit game, a notification is made that the total number of open big hit games based on two starting reserved balls is “48 times”. Figure. (B) In the non-probable big hit game, even if the total number of open big hit games based on the two starting hold balls is “48”, only the number of open times in the big hit game is notified. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect which cannot be performed. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a mode for notifying a reserved jackpot based on winning a prescribed number of game balls during a plurality of open jackpot games in the fifth embodiment, (b), In 5th Embodiment, the schematic diagram which shows the aspect which was not alert | reported on-hold big hit because a predetermined number of game balls did not win during multiple times open big hit game.

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

  An effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed below the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), When the same decorative design is temporarily displayed (fluctuation fluctuation display), reach is formed.

  In the game board 10, a normal symbol display device 13 is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. The normal symbol display device 13 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. In the normal symbol display device 13, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as a “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 13 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (whether to be described later, lottery to be described later), which is performed separately from the winning lottery to determine whether or not to win.

  Further, on the right side of the normal symbol display device 13, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold storage display device Ra informs the player of the number of stored special design starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start holding memory number”). The special figure start reserved memory count is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a start winning port (upper start winning port 14 or lower start winning port 15) arranged on the game board 10, while a symbol variation game is added. 1 is subtracted at the start of. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, a reserved image display area H for displaying an image of the special figure start reserved memory number is formed below the image display unit GH. As shown in FIG. 1, the reserved image display area H is configured to include four individual display areas (notification units) H1, H2, H3, and H4 corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure start reserved memories. In the hold image display area H, the number of individual display areas corresponding to the special figure start hold storage number is displayed as an image with a hold display. For example, in the case of the special figure start reserved memory number “2”, the individual display areas H1 and H2 are displayed as images with a hold display, while the individual display areas H3 and H4 are displayed as an image with no hold display. Is displayed. That is, the individual display area individually corresponds to each start holding ball. In FIG. 1, as an on-hold display mode, the individual display area is hatched with a downward slant to the right. Since the reserved image display area is formed in the image display unit GH that the player always pays attention to, the player can determine from the number of individual display areas that are image-displayed in the reserved display mode in the reserved image display area H. The number of special figure start hold memory will be recognized.

  Also, below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning port 14 as a starting unit having a game ball entrance 14a and a lower start winning port 15 as a starting unit having a game ball entrance 15a are vertically moved. It is arranged to line up in the direction. The upper start winning opening 14 is configured such that the entrance 14a is always open so as to allow the entrance of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 15a is opened to allow entry of a ball.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 14 and the lower start winning opening 15, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 9) are provided as starting means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The upper start winning opening 14 and the lower start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered.

  Above the effect display device 11, an upper prize winning port (winning means) 18 having an upper prize winning door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 9) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the depth of the upper prize winning opening 18. Also, below the lower start winning opening 15, a lower large winning opening (winning means) 20 having a lower large winning opening door 19 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. ing. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 9) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed at the back of the lower major winning opening 20. The upper university winning opening 18 and the lower university winning opening 20 can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The upper prize winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the upper prize winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. Similarly, the lower big prize opening 20 is opened by opening the lower big prize opening door 19 during the big hit game, and the game ball is allowed to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality (two) of big winning holes, and one large winning hole is provided on each of the upper side and the lower side of the game board 10.

  The big hit game is given when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery and the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the grand prize opening is opened by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds (16 in the present embodiment). One round game is a condition that is established earlier, either when a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. It ends by satisfying. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games. In the present embodiment, on the lower left side of the effect display device 11 and on the left side of the special symbol display device 12, the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game awarded this time, that is, the upper limit of the round game played in the current jackpot game A round game number notifying device RH for notifying the number of times is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16” is given. For this reason, in the round game number notification device RH, it is notified that the big hit game in which the prescribed round number is set to “16 times” is given. Note that the round game number notification device RH notifies the specified number of rounds of the big hit game given this time by light emission of the lamp.

  A normal symbol operating gate 21 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 9) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operating gate 21 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operating gate 21. The normal symbol actuating gate 21 can give only the start condition of the ordinary game when the game ball passes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the lottery condition is that the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 21 (the normal symbol variation switch SW5 detects the game ball), and when the lottery condition is satisfied, the lower start prize is awarded. A lottery per drawing is internally performed as an open lottery to determine whether or not the open / close blade 16 that opens and closes the mouth 15 is operated from the closed state to the open state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a probability variation state that changes the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery from a low probability state (low probability lottery state) to a high probability state (high probability lottery state) after the big hit game is completed, on condition that the probability variation big hit is won. It is a function to be granted. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. The probability variation state can be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game is a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state (that is, a non-probability variation state is given) after the big hit game is a non-probability big hit. Which jackpot is to be determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. For determining the special symbol (big hit symbol), a special symbol distribution random number, which will be described later, is used, and the special symbol is selected based on the extracted value of the special symbol distribution random number. Then, a predetermined number (for example, one) is assigned to each special symbol (special symbols A to E) corresponding to each type of jackpot.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation shortening”). The variable function shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game, and changes the variable state to change the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal figure based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 21 from the low probability to the high probability. It is a function to be granted. Further, during the variable speed state, the total opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery has been won becomes longer than that during the non-changeable state. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached.

Hereinafter, the type of jackpot set in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game (ordinary jackpot game) based on the special symbol A and the special symbol B has a specified number of rounds of “16 times”, and a large winning opening (in this embodiment, the lower winning hole 20 in this embodiment) is set in one round game. By opening “once”, it is a big hit game in which the lower big prize opening 20 is opened “16 times (16 rounds × 1 time)” during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A will be referred to as “lower open probability variable big hit game”, while the jackpot game based on the special symbol B will be referred to as “lower open non-probability big hit game”. The jackpot games based on the special symbol A and the special symbol B are collectively referred to as “lower open jackpot game”.

  After the lower opening probability change big hit game ends, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state (until the next big hit) and the variable state will be given until the end of the probability change state. ing. In FIG. 2, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state is described as “next time”. On the other hand, after the lower open non-probability big hit game is over, until the symbol variation game of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) is performed regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery Or, until the big hit occurs before the number of times is reached, only the variable state is given.

  The jackpot game based on the special symbol C (special jackpot game) has a prescribed number of rounds of “16 times”, and the big prize opening (upper big prize hall 18 in this embodiment) is “three times” during one round game. By opening the game, it is a big hit game in which the top big prize opening 18 is opened “48 times (16 rounds × 3 times)” during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is referred to as “48-time open jackpot game”.

  The jackpot game based on the special symbol D (special jackpot game) has a prescribed number of rounds of “16”, and a single winning game (in this embodiment, the top winning box 18) is “twice” during one round game. By opening the game, it is a big hit game in which the upper big prize opening 18 is opened “32 times (16 rounds × 2 times)” during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol D is referred to as a “32-time open jackpot game”.

  The jackpot game based on the special symbol E (special jackpot game) has a prescribed number of rounds of “16”, and a single winning slot (in this embodiment, the top jackpot 18) is “once” during one round game. By opening, it is a big hit game that opens the big prize opening “16 times (16 rounds × 1 time)” during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol E is referred to as “16-time open jackpot game”.

  In the following description, “48 times open big hit game”, “32 times open big hit game”, and “16 times open big hit game” may be collectively referred to as “multiple open big hit games”. In the multi-hit big hit game, the upper limit number of balls for one round game is set to “9 balls”. In addition, each round game of the big hit game may be ended when the game balls of the maximum number of balls entered enter. For this reason, the number of times the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened during a single round game set in the multiple-open big hit game is the upper limit number (1 to 3). Or only 48 times. Further, the maximum number of times of opening in the 32 times open big hit game and 48 times of big hit game is a multiple of the maximum number of open times in the 16 times open big hit game. In addition, the round game time set in each jackpot game classified as a multi-time open jackpot game is the maximum time. Further, in each of the multiple-open big hit games, the number of times of opening the top prize winning opening 18 in one round game from the first time to the 16th time is unified. That is, in the 16-time open big hit game, the number of times of opening in the first round game is “1”, while the number of times of opening in the second round game is not “3”. And, after the end of the multi-open big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable change state (until the next big hit) and the variable state will be given until the end of the probable change state. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of round games (16 times) constituting the big hit game is set to the same number for the lower open big hit game and the multiple open big hit game. In addition, in the multi-open big hit game, at least one round game, the upper limit operation time for one opening / closing operation of the big winning opening is one time of the big winning opening in each round game constituting the lower open big hit game. Is set shorter than the upper limit operation time related to the opening / closing operation. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the lower open big hit game is a big hit game in which a larger amount of prize balls can be obtained than the multiple open big hit game.

  Hereinafter, the lower open big hit game and the multiple open big hit games will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 8, “OP” indicates “opening”, “ED” indicates “ending”, and “R” such as “1R” and “2R” indicates “round”. Also, the numbers “1” to “48” shown in FIGS. 3 to 8 indicate the number of times that the big winning opening is opened during one big hit game.

  In the bottom-open big hit game and the multi-open big hit game, the opening effect (opening effect time T0 = 7000 (ms)) is first performed with the start of the big hit game, and from the first to the 16th time after the opening effect ends. Each round game ("1R" to "16R") is performed in order. In the lower open big hit game and the multiple open big hit games, an ending effect (ending effect time T5 = 10000 (ms)) is finally performed.

3 (a) and 5 show a 16-time open big hit game.
In each round game of the 16-time opening big hit game, the number of opening / closing operations of the upper prize winning opening 18 is set to “1”, and one opening / closing operation from the opening of the upper prize winning opening 18 to the closing is performed once. The opening time T1 related to is set to “2600 (ms)”. Further, in the 16-time open big hit game, when one round game is completed, the next round game is started after elapse of a predetermined interval between rounds. The inter-round interval time T2 indicating the period of the inter-round interval is set to “1000 (ms)”. For this reason, in the 16-time open big hit game, when the round game starts, the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened for “2600 (ms)”, and the upper prize winning opening 18 is closed as the opening time elapses. One round game is completed, and the operation of starting the next round game through an interval between rounds of “1000 (ms)” is repeated for 16 round games.

FIG. 3B and FIG. 6 show details of the 32 times open big hit game.
In each round game of the 32 times open big hit game, the number of opening / closing operations of the upper prize winning opening 18 is set to “2 times”, and one opening / closing operation from the opening of the upper prize winning opening 18 to the closing is performed. The opening time T1 related to is set to “2600 (ms)”. This opening time T1 is set to the same time as the opening time T1 set in the 16-time opening big hit game.

  Also, in the case of a big hit game that is opened 32 times, when the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened twice in one round game, when the first opening of the upper prize winning opening 18 is finished, a predetermined in-round interval has elapsed. The second opening starts. The intra-round interval time T7 indicating the period of the intra-round interval is set to “1000 (ms)”. This intra-round interval time T7 is set to the same time as the inter-round interval time T2 set in the 16-time open big hit game. In addition, in the 32 open big hit game, when one round game is finished, the next round game starts after the interval time T2 between rounds. This inter-round interval time T2 is set to the same time as the inter-round interval time T2 set in the 16-time open big hit game.

  For this reason, in the round-open game of 32 times, when the round game is started, the upper university winning opening 18 opens for the first time during “2600 (ms)”, and the upper winning prize opening as the opening time elapses. 18 is closed, and the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened for the second time after an in-round interval of “1000 (ms)”. Then, with the lapse of the opening time based on the second opening, the upper prize winning opening 18 is closed again, and one round game is ended, and the next round game is passed through the “1000 (ms)” round interval. Starts. By repeating this operation for 16 round games, the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened at a maximum of “32 times” in a 32-time open big hit game.

4 (a), 7 and 8 show details of the 48-time big hit game.
In each round game of the 48-time open big hit game, the number of opening / closing operations (prescribed number of times of opening) of the upper university winning opening 18 is set to “3 times”, and from the opening of the upper university winning opening 18 to the closing The opening time T1 related to one opening / closing operation is set to “2600 (ms)”. The opening time T1 is set to the same time as the opening time T1 set for the 16-time open big hit game and the 32-time open big hit game.

  Also, in the 48-time opening big hit game, when the upper prize winning opening 18 is released three times in one round game, when the first opening of the upper winning prize opening 18 is completed, 2 is passed after the in-round interval time T7 has elapsed. When the second release starts and the second release ends, the third release starts after the in-round interval time T7 has elapsed. This in-round interval time T7 is set to the same time as the in-round interval time T7 set in the 32 times open big hit game. Further, in the 48-time big hit game, when one round game is completed, the next round game starts after the interval time T2 between rounds. The interval time T2 between rounds is set to the same time as the interval time T2 between rounds set in the 16-time open big hit game and the 32 times open big hit game.

  For this reason, in the 48-time opening big hit game, when the round game starts, the upper university winning opening 18 opens for the first time during “2600 (ms)”, and the upper winning prize opening as the opening time elapses. 18 is closed, and the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened for the second time after an in-round interval of “1000 (ms)”. Also, with the elapse of the opening time based on the second opening, the upper prize winning opening 18 is closed again, and the upper winning prize opening 18 performs the third opening after an in-round interval of “1000 (ms)”. Then, with the elapse of the opening time based on the third opening, the upper prize winning opening 18 is closed again, and one round game is ended, and the next round game is passed through the “1000 (ms)” round interval. Starts. By repeating this operation for 16 round games, the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened at a maximum of “48 times” in a 48-time open big hit game.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of round games (specified number of rounds) constituting each jackpot game is the same as “16 times” for the 16-game open jackpot game, the 32-game open jackpot game, and the 48-game open jackpot game. The opening time for one opening / closing operation of the upper prize winning opening 18 is set to “2600 (ms)” and the same time. On the other hand, the number of times of opening and closing the upper prize winning opening 18 in one round game is set to a different number such as “1”, “2” or “3” and one round The round game time in the game is also set to a different time.

  In the 16-time open big hit game, since the top prize winning opening 18 is opened only once in one round game, the open time T1 is the round game time in the 16-time open big hit game. Therefore, the round game time T1 in the 16-time open big hit game is “2600 (ms)”. In addition, the round game time T8 of the 32 times open big hit game is 2 times of open time (2600 (ms) × 2) and 1 since the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened twice during one round game. The result is “6200 (ms)” obtained by adding the in-round interval time (1000 (ms)). In addition, the round game time T11 of the 48-time opening big hit game is 3 times during the round, and the upper university winning opening 18 is opened, so the opening time is 3 times (2600 (ms) × 3) and 2 times. It is “9800 (ms)” obtained by adding the interval time (1000 (ms) × 2) in the round.

  These three types of jackpot games are jackpot games with the same number of rounds (16 times), but one opening time and each interval time of the upper prize winning opening 18 are set to the same time, By making the number of opening / closing operations of the upper prize winning opening 18 different in the round game, the player cannot determine the type of the big hit game and cannot know when the big hit game ends. Also, since the 16-time open big hit game, the 32-time open big hit game, and the 48-time open big hit game are big hit games whose upper limit number of round games is “16 times”, the notification contents of the round game number notification device RH Cannot determine which jackpot game. That is, the round game frequency notification device RH only notifies that the game is a “16-time” big hit game, and does not notify the number of times of opening / closing the top prize winning opening 18 in one round game.

  Further, in the multi-open big hit game, every time the number of times of closing of the top prize winning opening 18 reaches a specific number of closed times, a continuous effect as to whether or not the big hit game is continued is executed. This continuous effect is performed in such a manner that an effect character is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 and “continuation” or “end” is notified by the operation of the effect character. In this embodiment, the continuation effect is performed during the interval time that is executed immediately after the closing number of the upper prize winning opening 18 reaches “8 times”, “16 times”, “24 times”, and “32 times”. Is set to be done.

  In the present embodiment, since the number of opening / closing operations of the top prize winning opening 18 during one round game in three types of multi-open big hit games is different, The number of times of closing (8 times, 16 times, 24 times, 32 times) is reached in round games with different numbers of rounds depending on the type of jackpot game.

  Specifically, in the 16-time open big hit game, the execution chance of the continuous production of 2 times comes. The number of times of closing “8 times” is reached at the time of the eighth round game, and the first continuous effect is performed in a time corresponding to the inter-round interval time T4 set between the eighth and ninth round games. The interval time T4 between rounds is the same time as the interval time T2 between rounds where no continuous effect is performed. In the 16-time open big hit game, the ninth round game is started after the interval time T4 between rounds in which the first continuous effect is performed. Therefore, the first round game is started at the start of the ninth round game. As a result of the continuation effect, a notification indicating “continue” is performed.

  In addition, the number of closing times “16” is reached at the time of the 16th round game, and the second continuous effect is a time corresponding to the interval time T4 between rounds set between the 16th round game and the ending effect. Done. And since the ending effect is started after the interval time T4 between rounds in which the second continuous effect is performed in the 16-time opening big hit game, as a result of the second continuous effect at the start of the ending effect. A notification indicating “not to continue” is issued. In FIG. 3A, a time T3 (“27800 (ms)”) indicates a time until the continuation effect starts. The time T6 (“74600 (ms)”) indicates the maximum time from the start to the end of the 16th open big hit game.

  In addition, in the big hit game that is open 32 times, the execution opportunity of the continuous effect of 4 times comes, the closing frequency “8 times” arrives at the 4th round game, and the closing frequency “16 times” reaches the 8th time. It is reached during the round game, the number of closing times “24” is reached during the 12th round game, and the number of closing times “32” is reached during the 16th round game. As a result, in the 32 times open big hit game, the next round game is started after the interval time T4 between rounds for performing the first (8) to the third (24) continuous effects. Therefore, at the start of the immediately following round game, notification indicating “continue” is performed as a result of the first to third continuous effects. On the other hand, in the 32 times open big hit game, the ending effect is started after the interval time T4 between rounds in which the fourth (32 times) continuous effect is performed. As a result of the second continuation effect, notification indicating “not to continue” is performed. In FIG. 3B, time T9 (132200 (ms)) indicates the maximum time from the start to the end of the 32 times open big hit game.

  In addition, in the 48-time open big hit game, the execution opportunity of the 4th continuous production will come, the closing frequency “8 times” will reach the 3rd round game, the closing frequency “16 times” will be the 6th time It is reached during the round game, the number of closing times “24” is reached during the eighth round game, and the number of closing times “32” is reached during the eleventh round game. Thereby, in the 48-time opening big hit game, the first opening (8 times), the second time (16 times), the fourth time (32 times), the opening immediately after is started after the in-round interval time T10 is performed. Therefore, at the start of opening immediately after, notification indicating “continue” is performed as a result of the first, second, and fourth continuous effects. The in-round interval time T10 is set to the same time as the in-round interval time T7 in which no continuous effect is performed.

  In addition, in the 48-hit big hit game, the next round game is started after the interval time T4 between rounds in which the third (24th) continuation effect is performed, so the next round game starts. Sometimes a notification indicating “continue” is given as a result of the third continuous performance. In FIG. 4A, time T12 indicates the time (56600 (ms)) from the end of the fourth continuous effect until the end of the sixteenth round game. The time T13 indicates the maximum time (189800 (ms)) from the start to the end of the 48th open big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 (a), each continuation effect is performed based on the number of times that the big jackpot 18 is opened during the big hit from the start of the big hit game. The continuation effect is performed at a timing at which the number of opening during the big hit of 18 is the same, and the duration of the continuation effect is also performed at the same time. For this reason, it is not possible to determine which jackpot game is being played from the timing at which the continuous performance is performed.

On the other hand, FIG. 4B shows the details of the lower open big hit game.
In each round game of the lower open big hit game, the number of opening and closing operations (specified number of open times) of the lower big prize opening 20 is set to “1”, and it is 1 until the lower big prize opening 20 is closed after being opened. The opening time T14 related to the opening / closing operation is set to “25000 (ms)”. In the lower open big hit game, when one round game is completed, the next round game starts after the interval time T2 between rounds. In the lower open big hit game, the open time T14 of the lower big prize opening 20 becomes the round game time. In FIG. 4B, time T15 indicates the maximum time (433000 (ms)) from when the lower open big hit game starts until it ends.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, a sub integrated control board 46 and an effect display control board 47 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45, the sub-general control board 46 executes various processes for controlling the game effect, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results. ) Is output. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the sub-general control board 46.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The main control board 45 has a main control CPU 45a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 45c is provided. The main control CPU 45a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW5, a special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 13, and a special symbol hold storage display device Ra.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a updates random number values such as a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle ( Execute random number generation processing). The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when the big hit lottery is not won. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The main control RAM 45c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 45b stores a main control program and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. The variation patterns are classified for each variation content including large hit variation, outlier reach variation, and outlier variation.

  The jackpot variation is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Further, the loss reach fluctuation is an effect that is developed so that the symbol change game is finally subjected to the reach effect and finally the stop symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the deviation variation is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so as to finally display the symbols to be confirmed and stopped without going through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach is formed in the symbol change game with the decorative symbol of the effect display device 11 until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or off symbol) is finally derived. In the special symbol display device 12, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  The main control ROM 45b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 1423 integers from 0 to 1422) that the jackpot determination random number can take. The big hit determination value includes a low probability big hit determination value used in the big hit lottery in the non-probability changing state and a high probability big hit determination value used in the big hit lottery in the probable change state. The set number of high-probability jackpot determination values (40 in this embodiment) is set to be larger than the set number of low-probability jackpot determination values (four in this embodiment). According to such a setting, the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the non-probable change state is 4/1423, while the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the probability change state is 40/1423.

  The jackpot determination values for low probability of this embodiment are set to four “17, 125, 401, 520”. On the other hand, as the determination value for probability change in the present embodiment, 36 values such as “37, 83, 185... (Hereinafter omitted)” are added to the above four values “17, 125, 401, 520”. A total of 40 is set. The total number of the low-probability jackpot determination value and the high-probability jackpot determination value is different, but some of the set values (“17, 125, 401, 520” in this embodiment) are common. Value. This common value (“17, 125, 401, 520”) is a value that matches the value of the jackpot determination random number in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state (common jackpot determination value). . On the other hand, in the jackpot determination value for high probability, the other values (36) excluding the common value (“17, 125, 401, 520”) are the jackpot determination value for low probability (common jackpot determination value). And a different non-common value (uncommon jackpot determination value). This non-common value may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common jackpot determination value does not coincide with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common jackpot determination value matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state.

  In addition, the reach determination value is stored in the main control ROM 45b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that the reach determination random number can take.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control CPU 45a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the upper start winning opening 14 or the lower starting winning opening 15 (step S1). In step S1, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port switches SW1 and SW2 detect a game ball is input. If the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of special figure start hold memory = 4), the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (special drawing start hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 45a adds +1 (1 addition) to the special figure start hold memory number and rewrites the special figure start hold memory number (step S3). Further, the main control CPU 45a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra so as to represent the number of special figure start hold memory after adding 1. Further, the main control CPU 45a sets a hold designation command instructing the added special figure start hold memory number after addition to the transmission buffer so as to output to the overall control CPU 46a. The hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 45a reads out and obtains the jackpot determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, the special figure distribution random value value, and the variation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 45c. Then, the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c associated with the special figure start pending storage number (step S4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 45a executes a command setting process, which will be described in detail later (step S5), and ends the special symbol input process. The command setting process pre-determines the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number acquired when detected in the upper start winning port 14 or the lower start winning port 15 in the special symbol input process, This is a process for determining and outputting a pre-determination command that indicates the result of the pre-determination.

  Next, command setting processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a that executes the command setting process described below functions as a pending big hit determination means.

  First, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value (step S11). If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a determines that the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball that is the target of winning detection is regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery (whether the probability variation state or the uncertain variation state). Recognize in advance that it will be a big hit. In this case, the main control CPU 45a determines which of the special symbols A to E is the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) corresponding to the special symbol distribution random number value read together with the big hit determination random number value. (Step S12). Further, the main control CPU 45a reads the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 45c.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a generates a pre-determination command based on the determined special symbol type and the special figure start hold storage number (step S13). Specifically, the main control CPU 45a generates a prior determination command “A1HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol A, and generates a prior determination command “A2HxxH” when the special symbol B is the special symbol B. . The main control CPU 45a generates a prior determination command “A3HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol C, and generates a preliminary determination command “A4HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol D. Further, when the special symbol type is the special symbol E, the main control CPU 45a generates a prior determination command “A5HxxH”. Note that “xxH” in each pre-determination command indicates the number of special figure start pending storage.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S11 is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number does not match the common big hit determination value), the main control CPU 45a matches the acquired big hit determination random number with the non-common big hit determination value. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S14). If this determination result is affirmative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination coincides with the non-common jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 45a determines that the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball that is the target of winning detection is a lottery lottery. Recognize in advance that it will be a big hit when a certain probability state is given. Note that the value of the jackpot determination random number used in step S11 and step S14 is the same value. Then, similarly to step S12, the main control CPU 45a determines which of the special symbols A to E is the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) corresponding to the read value of the special symbol distribution random number (step S15). ). Further, the main control CPU 45a reads the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 45c. Then, the main control CPU 45a determines the type of special symbol and the number of special figure start hold memory and generates a pre-determination command (step S16). Specifically, the main control CPU 45a generates a prior determination command “B1HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol A, and generates a preliminary determination command “B2HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol B. . The main control CPU 45a generates a prior determination command “B3HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol C, and generates a preliminary determination command “B4HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol D. Further, when the special symbol type is the special symbol E, the main control CPU 45a generates a prior determination command “B5HxxH”.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a that has generated the prior determination command sets the prior determination command in the transmission buffer for outputting to the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a), and then ends the command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S14 is negative, the main control CPU 45a ends the command setting process without generating a prior determination command. That is, the prior determination command is not generated except when it is determined as “big hit” during the special symbol input process.

  With such a configuration, according to the pre-determination commands “A1HxxH” to “A5HxxH”, it is a big hit regardless of whether the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol), and the special figure start pending The memory number can be recognized. On the other hand, according to the pre-determination commands “B1HxxH” to “B5HxxH”, it is possible to recognize that a big win is obtained only in the case of a probable variation state, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol), and the number of special figure start reserved memories.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 45a has the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 45c. It is determined whether or not it is larger than “0 (zero)”. When the special figure start reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process because there is no pending symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the special figure start reserved memory number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 45a decrements the special figure start reserved memory number by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game being held. Further, the main control CPU 45a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra so as to represent the number of special figure start hold storage after 1 subtraction. Further, the main control CPU 45a sets a hold designation command instructing the number of special figure start hold memory after subtraction to the transmission buffer so as to output to the overall control CPU 46a. Then, the main control CPU 45a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the special figure start pending storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the current gaming state is an uncertain change state. The determination as to whether or not the non-probability change state is made is based on a set value of a game state flag (probability change flag described later) stored in the main control RAM 45c. When the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the main control CPU 45a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the low probability jackpot determination value and determines whether or not the low probability jackpot determination value matches. Make a big hit. If the determination result of whether or not the non-probability change state is negative, the main control CPU 45a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the high probability jackpot determination value, and determines the high probability A jackpot judgment is made as to whether or not the jackpot judgment value matches. When the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a executes a big hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that becomes a big hit variation. Note that the big hit variation is an effect developed so that the symbol change game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop state.

  In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 45a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the special figure start pending storage number. Then, the main control CPU 45a determines the special symbol jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbol distribution random number value as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, when a big win is won in the big win lottery, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not to give a probable change state after the big hit game by determining a special big hit symbol. Further, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit symbol of the special symbol selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 45a recognizes a deviation from the value of the jackpot determination random number that is not a jackpot value. Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the detachment compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs a reach determination as to whether or not to execute the detachment change.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a selects and determines a variation pattern for variation in reach reach based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. On the other hand, when the reach determination result is negative, the main control CPU 45a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 45a, which has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, outputs a control command generated according to the determination items to the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 45a outputs a stop symbol designating command for a special symbol designating a special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 45a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. .

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46 based on the sub control program will be described.
When the overall control CPU 46a receives the change pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47. When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 according to the command. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbol A is instructed, the overall control CPU 46a can definitely recognize that it is a jackpot that gives the lower opening probability variable jackpot game as a decorative symbol. A symbol combination (for example, “777”) is determined. In addition, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbols C to E is instructed, the overall control CPU 46a can surely recognize that it is a jackpot that gives a bonus game of multiple open games as a decorative symbol. (For example, “111”, “333”, “555”) is determined. In addition, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbol B is instructed, the overall control CPU 46a can recognize the symbol combination that can definitely recognize that it is a jackpot that gives the lower open non-probable big hit game as a decorative symbol ( For example, “222” “444” “666”) is determined.

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special symbol, the overall control CPU 46a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative symbol. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for the deviation reach fluctuation is instructed, the overall control CPU 46a determines the symbol combination including the reach symbol as the decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach symbol as a decorative symbol.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a outputs to the effect display control board 47 a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol that designates the determined decorative symbol. When the overall control CPU 46 a inputs a symbol stop command and a hold designation command, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs these commands to the effect display control board 47.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 based on the display control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a selects the image display data based on the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the command. The display control CPU 47a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. When the display control CPU 47a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 47a displays the ornament symbol designated by the symbol design stop command for the ornament symbol on the effect display device 11, and ends the symbol variation game. Let In addition, when a hold designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a controls the image display in the hold image display area H (individual display areas H1 to H4) so as to correspond to the number of special figure start hold memories specified by the command. To do.

Next, as control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, control contents related to the execution of the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 45a gives a big hit game after the end of the symbol change game that is a big hit fluctuation. At this time, the main control CPU 45a identifies the type of jackpot game to be given from the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) determined immediately before the start of the symbol variation game that becomes the big hit variation, and responds to the identified jackpot game. Execute control. Then, the main control CPU 45a determines one of the special symbol C corresponding to the 48-time open big hit game, the special symbol D corresponding to the 32-time open big hit game, or the special symbol E corresponding to the 16-time open big hit game. If so, the multi-open big hit game process shown in FIG. 12 is executed. Note that the main control CPU 45a indicates a single ball entry every time a game ball enters the top big prize opening 18 during the big hit game in the multi-open big hit games (special symbols C to E). A ball entry command is output to the sub-control board 46.

Hereinafter, the multiple-open big hit game process shown in FIG. 12 will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 45a sets the opening time (7000 (ms)) specified based on the special symbols C to E to the timer value set in the main control RAM 45c, and executes the opening process (step S21). . When the timer value is set, the main control CPU 45a subtracts the time corresponding to the control period for each predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms) and sets the value after the subtraction to the timer. The time is counted by repeating until the value of the timer becomes “0 (zero)”. Further, in the opening process, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 46a with the start of the big hit game. The opening command is a jackpot start command for instructing the start of the jackpot game. Then, when the set timer value becomes “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 45a executes various processes related to the round game.

  First, the main control CPU 45a updates the value by adding 1 to the current number of round games stored in the main control RAM 45c, and outputs a round opening designation command for designating the updated number of round games (step). S22). Note that “0” is set for the number of round games at the start of the big hit game, and in this embodiment, the value set for the number of round games indicates the number of round games. Yes.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 45a outputs an electrical signal (ON signal) to the actuating actuator so as to open the upper large prize opening door 17 (step S23). As a result, the main control CPU 45a opens the upper prize winning opening 18 by opening the upper prize winning opening door 17. At this time, the main control CPU 45a sets the opening time, which is the time from when the upper prize winning opening 18 is opened to closing, to the timer value. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the opening time of the upper prize winning opening 18 is set to “2600 (ms)” in any of the multi-open big hit games, so in step S23 Then, the main control CPU 45a sets “2600 (ms)” as the timer value. When the timer value is set, the main control CPU 45a subtracts the time corresponding to the control period for each predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms) and sets the value after the subtraction to the timer. The time is counted by repeating until the value of the timer becomes “0 (zero)”.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the number of balls entered (the number of balls actually entered) in the upper prize opening 18 in one round game has reached a predetermined maximum number of balls entered. (Step S24). The number of entered balls is stored in the main control RAM 45c, and the main control CPU 45a increments the number of entered balls by 1 each time a detection signal from the count switch SW3 is input. Also, the number of balls entered is reset to “0 (zero)” at the end of one round game.

  If the determination result in step S24 is negative (the upper limit number of balls entered> the number of balls entered), the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the opening time of the upper large winning opening 18 has passed a predetermined time (2600 ms). Determination is made (step S25). The main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed depending on whether or not the value of the timer is “0”. If this determination result is negative (opening time has not elapsed), the main control CPU 45a returns to step S24 and repeats the processing from step S24.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S25 is affirmative (the opening time has elapsed) and when the determination result of step S24 is affirmative (the upper limit number of entering balls ≦ the number of entering balls), the main control CPU 45a An electrical signal (OFF signal) is output to the actuating actuator so as to close the door 17 (step S26). As a result, the main control CPU 45a closes the upper prize winning opening 18 and closes the upper prize winning opening 17. In step S26, the main control CPU 45a adds 1 to the value of the number of times of closing during the round stored in the main control RAM 45c and updates it. The number of times of closing during the round indicates the number of times the upper prize winning opening 18 is closed in one round game, and “0” is set at the end of one round game.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the number of balls entered into the upper prize winning opening 18 (the number of balls actually entered) has reached a predetermined maximum number of balls entered (step S27). When the determination result of step S27 is negative (the upper limit number of balls entered> the number of balls entered), the main control CPU 45a determines the number of closed times specified based on the jackpot symbol (special symbol) for which the number of times of closing during the round is to be confirmed and stopped. Is determined (step S28). The specified number of times of closing is set for each special symbol, “3” for special symbol C, “2” for special symbol D, and “1” for special symbol E. Is set.

  When the determination result in step S28 is negative (the number of closing times during the round <the specified number of closing times), the main control CPU 45a sets the in-round interval time in the timer (step S29). In addition, the main control CPU 45a is a big hit based on the special symbol, the number of times of closing during the round, and the number of round games in order to execute a continuous effect every time the number of times of closing the upper prize winning opening 18 reaches the specific number of times of closing. Calculate the number of closures (total number of closures).

  Specifically, in the case of special symbol C (48 open big hit games), the main control CPU 45a adds the number of closed rounds to the value obtained by multiplying the number of round games already completed by 3 as the number of closed big hits. A value (that is, (current round game number-1) × 3 + number of times of closing during round) is set. For example, when the current round game is in the fourth round and the value of the number of times of closing during the round is “2”, the value of the number of times of closing during the big hit is 11 (3 × 3 + 2). In the case of the special symbol D (32 open big hit games), the main control CPU 45a adds the number of closed rounds to the value obtained by multiplying the number of round games completed by 2 as the number of closed big hits (ie, the number of closed big hit games) (Current number of round games −1) × 2 + number of times closed during round) is set. For example, when the current round game is in the fourth round and the value of the number of times of closing during the round is “1”, the value of the number of times of closing during the big hit is 7 (3 × 2 + 1). When a 16-time open big hit game is awarded, the number of times of closing during the round and the specified number of times of closing always coincide with each other in step S28, and the determination result in step S28 is affirmative, so the process of step S29 is not executed.

  In step S29, the main control CPU 45a causes the timer to execute an interval within the round in order to execute a continuous effect when the number of closings during the big hit is a specific number of closings (8 times, 16, 24 times, 32 times). “1000 (ms)” is set as the time. The main control CPU 45a also sets “1000 (ms)” as the in-round interval time in the timer even when the number of closes during the big hit is not the specific number of closes. Thereafter, the main control CPU 45a executes the process of step S23 again when the value of the timer becomes 0 (the intra-round interval ends).

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S27 is affirmative (upper limit number of entering balls ≦ number of entering balls), or if the determination result in step S28 is affirmative (the number of closings during the round = the number of closings during the round), the main control CPU 45a ends. The number of round games to be designated is designated, and a round closing designation command indicating that the round game is ended is output (step S30). Thereafter, in step S31, the main control CPU 45a causes the timer to set an interval between rounds in order to execute a continuous effect when the number of closes during the big hit is a specific number of closes (8, 16, 24, 32). “1000 (ms)” is set as the time. Note that the main control CPU 45a also sets “1000 (ms)” as the interval time between rounds in the timer even when the number of closes during the big hit is not the specific number of closes.

  Thereafter, when the timer value becomes 0 (interval between rounds has ended), the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the number of round games has reached 16 (the number of specified round games) (step S32). ). If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 45a proceeds to step S22 and executes processing relating to the next round game. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S32 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a sets the ending time (10000 (ms)) specified based on the special symbols C to E to the timer value, and executes the ending process. (Step S33). In the ending process, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of an ending effect to the overall control CPU 46a when the big hit game is started. The ending command is a jackpot end command that instructs the end of the jackpot game. Then, when the set timer value becomes “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 45a ends the various processes related to the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 45a causes the opening effect to be executed when the lower open big hit game is executed. The opening effect is performed in the same manner as step S21 in FIG. Then, after the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 45a causes 16 round games to be executed. The main control CPU 45a outputs a round command indicating the number of started round games to the sub general control board 46 at the start of the round game. In the lower open big hit game, the single winning opening (in this embodiment, the lower large winning opening 20) is opened once in one round game. Then, the round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the lower prize winning opening 20 is set to “25000 (ms)” as shown in FIG.

  For this reason, when the main control CPU 45a opens the lower big prize opening 20 and starts the round game, it determines whether or not the round game time has elapsed and the specified number of balls (9 balls in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered. If the main control CPU 45a affirms one of them, the lower game winning opening 20 is closed and the round game is ended because the end condition of the round game is satisfied. The main control CPU 45a outputs an electrical signal (ON signal) to the actuating actuator to open the lower large prize opening door 19 when the lower big prize opening 20 is opened, and the lower large prize opening. When closing 20, an electrical signal (ON signal) is output to the actuating actuator so as to close the lower large prize opening door 19.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds (1000 (ms) in this embodiment) elapses, opens the lower big prize opening 20 to start the next round game. When the 16 round games are completed, the main control CPU 45a causes the ending effect to be executed. The ending effect is performed in the same manner as step S33 in FIG.

  In addition, when assigning the probability variation state, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted in the ending process, and outputs a probability variation command indicating that the probability variation state is imparted. Output. Further, the main control CPU 45a sets “0” in the probability variation flag when the non-probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends. In this case, the main control CPU 45a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that a non-probability change state is to be given. Similarly, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is provided when the variable state is provided after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the main control CPU 45a outputs a change command indicating that a special symbol change state is to be given. In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 45a determines that the special symbol B is a big hit symbol, the main control CPU 45a sets the number of operations (100 in this embodiment) as the number of times of operation, and every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the number of actuations is decremented by 1 and the number of actuations becomes “0 (zero)”, the variable speed state is terminated and “0” is set in the actuation flag. In this case, the main control CPU 45a outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given.

Next, the contents of control related to the execution of the big hit game of the sub integrated control board 46 will be described. First, the control content concerning execution of 16 times of open big hit games will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 46 a determines the effect content of the opening effect, and outputs an opening effect command that instructs the effect content of the opening effect to the effect display control board 47.

  Then, when the jackpot symbol that has been confirmed and stopped is the special symbol E, the overall control CPU 46a receives the round opening designation command output from the main control CPU 45a, and processes related to the round game that constitutes the 16-time opening jackpot game. Execute. When starting the processing related to the round game, the overall control CPU 46a first sets the number of times that the upper side winning opening 18 is opened on the sub-side. The number of times of opening on the sub-side indicates the number of times that the upper prize winning opening 18 has been opened so far when the round end condition is not satisfied. In other words, the number of times of opening the sub-side is set and managed on the sub-control board 46 side based on the number of round games, special symbols as jackpot symbols, specified number of times of opening, etc. May be different from the actual number of times of opening the top prize winning opening 18. Specifically, the central control CPU 46a, when the jackpot symbol stored in the central control RAM 46c is a special symbol E (when 16 open jackpot game is awarded), the round game specified by the round opening specification command The value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number is set as the number of times of opening the sub side. For example, when the designated number of round games is four and the special symbol E is stored, the overall control CPU 46a sets the sub-side opening count to three.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a updates the value by adding 1 to the set sub-side opening count, specifies the updated sub-side opening count, and designates the top big prize opening 18 by the sub-side opening count. The opening effect command for executing the effect when releasing the number of times is output to the effect display control board 47. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a sets 2600 ms as the opening time of the top prize winning opening 18 in the timer. Note that, as the opening effect command, a different command is prepared for each value of the sub-side opening number.

  Then, when the jackpot symbol stored in the overall control RAM 46c is the special symbol E, the overall control CPU 46a inputs the round closure designation command and uses the number of round games designated by the round closure designation command as the number of times of closing on the sub side. Set. The number of times of closing the sub-side indicates the number of times that the top prize winning opening 18 has been closed so far when the round end condition is not satisfied. In other words, the number of times of closing the sub-side is set and managed on the sub-control board 46 side based on the number of round games, the special symbol as a jackpot symbol, and the specified number of open times. It may be different from the actual number of times of closing the upper prize winning opening 18.

  After setting the sub-side closing frequency, the overall control CPU 46a sets 1000 ms in the timer regardless of whether the sub-side closing frequency is the specific closing frequency (8 times or 16 times). At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a designates the set number of times of closing on the sub-side, and produces a closing effect command for executing the effect when the upper prize opening 18 is closed the number of times specified by the number of times of closing on the sub-side. It outputs to the display control board 47, and the process regarding a round game is complete | finished.

  After that, when the round control CPU 46a inputs the round opening designation command again, the overall control CPU 46a again executes processing related to the round game. That is, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of times of opening the sub-side of the upper prize winning opening 18, updates the value by adding 1 to the set number of times of opening the sub-side, and outputs the opening effect command again. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a repeatedly executes a series of processes related to the round game until an ending command is input. Then, when the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the contents of the ending effect, outputs the ending effect command for instructing the ending effect, to the effect display control board 47, and plays the 16-time big hit game. The control for execution is terminated.

Next, the control content concerning the execution of the 32 times open big hit game will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 46 a determines the effect content of the opening effect, and outputs an opening effect command that instructs the effect content of the opening effect to the effect display control board 47.

  Then, when the jackpot symbol that has been confirmed and stopped is the special symbol D, the overall control CPU 46a receives the round opening designation command output from the main control CPU 45a, and relates to the round game that constitutes the 32 times open jackpot game. Execute the process. When starting the processing related to the round game, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of times of opening the sub-side of the upper prize winning opening 18 based on the number of round games designated by the round opening designation command. Specifically, when the special symbol stored in the general control RAM 46c is the special symbol D (when 32 open big hit games are given), the overall control CPU 46a determines the round game designated by the round release designation command. A value calculated by multiplying the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number by 2 (the specified number of times of opening) is set as the sub-side opening number of times. For example, when the designated number of round games is four and the special symbol D is stored, the overall control CPU 46a sets the sub-side opening count to six.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a updates the value by adding 1 to the set sub-side opening count, specifies the updated sub-side opening count, and designates the top big prize opening 18 by the sub-side opening count. The opening effect command for executing the effect when releasing the number of times is output to the effect display control board 47. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a sets 2600 ms as the opening time of the first top prize winning opening 18 in one round game in the timer. When the CPU 46a for overall control sets the value of the timer, it subtracts the time for the control period and sets the value after the subtraction to the timer for each predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). The time is counted by repeating until the value of the timer becomes “0 (zero)”.

  Next, if the set timer value becomes “0 (zero)”, that is, if the opening time of the upper prize winning port 18 has elapsed, the overall control CPU 46a sets the value of the sub-side opening count to the sub-side. Set as number of closures. Then, the overall control CPU 46a sets an in-round interval time in the timer. In the present embodiment, when a big hit game of 32 times is awarded, the in-round interval time is always 1000 ms without executing the continuous effect, so here, the overall control CPU 46a has an in-round interval time as a timer. As a result, 1000 ms is set. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a designates the set number of times of closing on the sub-side, and also executes a closing effect command for executing the effect when the upper prize opening 18 is closed the number of times specified by the number of times of closing on the sub-side. Is output to the effect display control board 47.

  Next, when the set timer value becomes “0 (zero)”, that is, when the in-round interval time has elapsed, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the number of times of opening on the sub side, Update the value of the number of times of side opening. The overall control CPU 46a designates the updated number of times of opening on the sub-side and, at the same time, produces an effect display command for executing the effect when the upper prize opening 18 is opened the number of times specified by the number of times of opening on the sub-side. Output to. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a sets 2600 ms as the opening time of the second top prize winning opening 18 in one round game in the timer.

  After that, when the round control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 46a calculates and sets the number of sub-side closures based on the number of round games designated by the round closure designation command. Specifically, when the special symbol stored in the overall control RAM 46c is the special symbol D, the overall control CPU 46a sets 2 (the specified number of open times) to the value of the number of round games designated by the round closure designation command. The value calculated by multiplication is taken as the number of times of closing the sub-side. For example, when the number of round games designated by the round closure designation command is 4 and the special symbol D is stored, the overall control CPU 46a sets 8 as the number of sub-side closures. Then, the overall control CPU 46a sets the timer to 1000 ms as the interval time between rounds regardless of whether or not the sub-side closing frequency is the specific closing frequency (8 times, 16, 24 times, or 32 times). . At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a designates the set number of times of closing on the sub-side, and produces a closing effect command for executing the effect when the upper prize opening 18 is closed the number of times specified by the number of times of closing on the sub-side. It outputs to the display control board 47, and the process regarding a round game is complete | finished.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is given 32 times, even if the round game time does not elapse, the number of game balls entering the upper prize winning opening 18 reaches the upper limit number of balls, and the round A close command may be output. For this reason, when the round closing designation command is input even if the overall control CPU 46a inputs the round closing designation command even in the middle of the process related to the round game constituting the 32 times open big hit game, as described above, Based on the setting of the number of times of closing on the sub-side, the output of a closing effect command, and the setting of a timer, the processing related to the round game is terminated.

  After that, when the round control CPU 46a inputs the round opening designation command again, the overall control CPU 46a again executes processing related to the round game. That is, the CPU 46a for overall control sets the number of times of opening the sub-side of the upper prize opening 18 based on the number of round games designated by the round opening designation command, and adds 1 to the set number of times of opening the sub-side. At the same time, the opening effect command is output again. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a repeatedly executes a series of processes related to the round game until an ending command is input. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the content of the ending effect, outputs the ending effect command for instructing the content of the ending effect to the effect display control board 47, and plays the 32 times of big hit game. The control for execution is terminated.

Next, the contents of control related to the execution of the 48-time open big hit game will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 46 a determines the effect content of the opening effect, and outputs an opening effect command that instructs the effect content of the opening effect to the effect display control board 47.

  Then, when the jackpot symbol that has been confirmed and stopped is a special symbol C, the overall control CPU 46a receives a round opening designation command output from the main control CPU 45a and relates to a round game that constitutes a 48-time opening jackpot game. Start processing. When the overall control CPU 46a starts processing related to the round game, first, based on the number of round games specified by the round opening specification command, the number of specified opening specified by the jackpot symbol, etc., the sub-side opening of the top prize winning opening 18 Set the number of times. Specifically, when the special symbol stored in the general control RAM 46c is the special symbol C (when the 48-time open big hit game is given), the overall control CPU 46a specifies the round game designated by the round release designation command. A value calculated by multiplying the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number by 3 (the specified number of times of opening) is set as the number of times of opening on the sub side. For example, when the number of round games designated by the round opening designation command is 4 and the special symbol C is stored, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of times of opening on the sub side to 9 times.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a updates the value by adding 1 to the set sub-side opening count, specifies the updated sub-side opening count, and designates the top big prize opening 18 by the sub-side opening count. The opening effect command for executing the effect when releasing the number of times is output to the effect display control board 47. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a sets 2600 ms as the opening time of the first big prize opening 18 in the timer in one round game.

  Next, the overall control CPU 46a, if the set timer value is "0 (zero)", that is, when the opening time of the first top prize winning opening 18 has elapsed in one round game, The value of the number of times of opening the sub side is set as the number of times of closing the sub side. Then, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the sub-side closing frequency is the specific closing frequency (8 times, 16 times, 24 times, or 32 times) in the first round game in the round game of one time. 1000 ms is set as the inner interval time. Then, the overall control CPU 46a designates the set number of times of closing on the sub-side, and displays a closing effect command for executing an effect when the upper prize winning opening 18 is closed the number of times specified by the number of times of closing on the sub-side. Output to the control board 47.

  Next, if the set timer value becomes “0 (zero)”, that is, if the first in-round interval time has elapsed in one round game, the overall control CPU 46a Add 1 to the value to update the value of the number of times of opening on the sub side. The overall control CPU 46a designates the updated number of times of opening on the sub-side and, at the same time, produces an effect display command for executing the effect when the upper prize opening 18 is opened the number of times specified by the number of times of opening on the sub-side. Output to. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a sets 2600 ms as the opening time of the second top prize winning opening 18 in one round game in the timer.

  Next, the overall control CPU 46a, if the set timer value becomes “0 (zero)”, that is, when the opening time of the second top prize opening 18 has elapsed in one round game, The value of the number of times of opening on the sub side is set as the number of times of closing on the sub side. Then, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether the sub-side closing frequency is a specific closing frequency (8 times, 16, 24 times, or 32 times), and the in-round interval in one round game in the timer. Set 1000 ms as the time. Then, the overall control CPU 46a designates the set number of times of closing on the sub-side, and displays a closing effect command for executing an effect when the upper prize winning opening 18 is closed the number of times specified by the number of times of closing on the sub-side. Output to the control board 47.

  Next, if the set timer value becomes “0 (zero)”, that is, if the second in-round interval time has elapsed in one round game, the overall control CPU 46a 1 is added to the value of, and the value of the number of times of opening on the sub side is updated. The overall control CPU 46a designates the updated number of times of opening on the sub-side and, at the same time, produces an effect display command for executing the effect when the upper prize opening 18 is opened the number of times specified by the number of times of opening on the sub-side. Output to. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a sets 2600 ms as the opening time of the third top prize winning opening 18 in the single round game in the timer.

  After that, when the central control CPU 46a inputs a round closing designation command, the total number of sub-side closings is determined based on the number of round games designated by the round closing designation command and the specified number of times of opening corresponding to the special symbol C as the jackpot symbol. Calculate and set. Specifically, when the special symbol stored in the overall control RAM 46c is the special symbol C, the overall control CPU 46a sets 3 (specified release number) to the value of the number of round games designated by the round closure designation command. The value calculated by multiplication is taken as the number of times of closing the sub-side. For example, when the number of round games designated by the round closure designation command is 4 and the special symbol C is stored, the overall control CPU 46a sets 12 as the number of sub-side closures. Then, the overall control CPU 46a sets the timer to 1000 ms as the interval time between rounds regardless of whether or not the sub-side closing frequency is the specific closing frequency (8 times, 16, 24 times, or 32 times). . Then, the overall control CPU 46a designates the set number of times of closing on the sub-side, and displays a closing effect command for executing an effect when the upper prize winning opening 18 is closed the number of times specified by the number of times of closing on the sub-side. It outputs to the control board 47 and a round game is complete | finished.

  In the present embodiment, when a 48-game big hit game is awarded, even if the round game time has not elapsed, the number of game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening 18 has reached the upper limit number of balls. A close command may be output. For this reason, when the general control CPU 46a inputs a round closing designation command even in the middle of the process related to the round game constituting the 48-time open big hit game, as described above, Based on the setting of the number of times of closing on the sub-side, the output of the closing effect command, and the setting of the timer, the processing relating to the round game is completed.

  Thereafter, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs the round opening designation command again, the overall control CPU 46a starts processing relating to the next round game. That is, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of times of opening the sub-side of the upper prize winning opening 18, updates the value by adding 1 to the set number of times of opening the sub-side, and outputs the opening effect command again. Subsequently, the overall control CPU 46a repeatedly executes these series of processes until an ending command is input. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the content of the ending effect, outputs the ending effect command for instructing the content of the ending effect to the effect display control board 47, and plays the 48th opening big hit game. The control for execution is terminated.

  In addition, when the round command output from the main control CPU 45a is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the effect content of the round effect, and outputs the round effect command indicating the content effect of the round effect. The round effect command is output when the special symbol type is special symbol A or special symbol B. The round effect command includes information indicating the number of round games.

  In addition, when the pitch control command is input, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the number of balls that have entered the top jackpot 18 during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as "the number of balls in the jackpot"), and controls the overall control. Set in RAM 46c. The overall control CPU 46a counts the number of balls hit in the big hit in the case of multiple hit big hit games. Further, the number of hit balls during the big hit is accumulated until the end of probability change. Then, each time the overall control CPU 46a rewrites the big hit medium incoming ball by one, the overall control CPU 46a outputs an incoming ball number command for instructing the added big hit middle incoming ball number to the effect display control board 47.

Next, the control content related to the execution of the big hit game on the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 inputs the opening effect command, the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) is configured to execute the opening effect with the effect content instructed by the opening effect command. To control. Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the opening effect, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and the display data at every predetermined control period (for example, every 2 ms). ).

  In addition, when the display control CPU 47a inputs an opening effect command, the effect display device 11 (image display unit) is configured to execute the effect during the opening of the top prize winning opening 18 in the round game with the effect content instructed by the command. GH) display content is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, as an effect during the opening of the upper-award winning port 18, the number of hits in the upper-award winning port 18 during the big-hit game and the award balls that are paid out to the player by entering the gaming ball An effect of informing the number of game balls (hereinafter referred to as “number of prize balls”) is performed. When the display control CPU 47a inputs the number-of-entry-number command, the number of winning balls given each time one ball enters the upper large winning opening 18 to the number of big hits instructed by the number-of-entry command. (15 balls in this embodiment) is multiplied to calculate the number of prize balls. For example, when the number of hit balls is 11 balls, the number of winning balls is 165 balls (11 (balls) × 15 (balls)). As a result, the display control CPU 47a causes the image display unit GH to display the number of winning balls calculated as the big hit number of balls specified from the number of balls received command in the effect during the opening of the upper prize winning opening 18.

  Further, when the display control CPU 47a inputs the closing effect command, the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) is displayed so that the effect during the interval period is executed with the effect content instructed by the closing effect command. Control. Then, the display control CPU 47a specifies the number of closes during the big hit from the closing effect command, and when the specified number of closes during the big hit indicates the number of times that the continuous effect should be performed, the effect display device 11 is configured to execute the continuous effect. The display content of (image display part GH) is controlled. Specifically, the display control CPU 47a causes the continuation effect to be executed when 8, 16, 24, and 32 times are specified as the number of closes during the big hit from the closing effect command. When the display control CPU 47a inputs an opening effect command after executing the continuous effect, the display result of the continuous effect, that is, “continue” is displayed as the effect during opening of the upper prize winning opening 18 corresponding to the opening effect command. The display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) is controlled to execute the notification.

  When the ending effect command is input, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the ending effect is executed with the effect content instructed by the ending effect command.

  Further, when the round effect command is input, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the round effect is executed with the effect content instructed by the round effect command. Specifically, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so as to execute a round effect in the lower open big hit game. In this embodiment, the effect which alert | reports the number of rounds is performed as a round effect.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the control content for causing the presentation to be performed using the result of the prior determination will be described.
The effect of the present embodiment is a prior notification effect (notification effect) for notifying definitely that there is a start-holding ball that can be “open-hit for multiple times” in the start-holding ball in the big hit game (a big hit within the hold). Run as. Note that the overall control CPU 46a uses a prior determination command output by the main control CPU 45a when executing the prior notification effect. More specifically, every time a prior determination command is input, the overall control CPU 46a stores the command in the overall control RAM 46c in association with the start-pending ball. Incidentally, the prior determination command stored in association with the start holding ball is erased from the overall control RAM 46c with the start of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball.

  In addition, the prior notification effect in the present embodiment is executed when the following conditions are satisfied. In other words, it is a condition that the symbol variation game based on the first starting reserved ball that is held during the multi-time open big hit game is “big hit that gives multiple open big hit games”. Therefore, the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on one of the special symbols C to E, and the pre-judgment commands associated with the reserved memory number “1” are “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH”. , “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH”, the execution condition for the prior notification effect is established. That is, in the present embodiment, when any of the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH” and “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH” is stored in a storage area other than the reserved storage number “1”, the prior notification effect The execution condition is not satisfied. Even when commands other than the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH” and “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH” are stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”, the execution condition of the prior notification effect is It doesn't happen.

  By the way, the overall control CPU 46a reads the input special symbol designation command so as to grasp that the current big hit is a big hit based on one of the special symbols C to E. In the following description, the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH” and “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH” may be collectively referred to as a “predetermined command for opening multiple times”. In addition, the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH” may be collectively referred to as “predetermined commands for multiple-value opening designation for common values”. Furthermore, the prior determination commands “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH” may be collectively referred to as “predetermined commands for designation of multiple opening for non-common values”.

  In addition, the execution timing of the prior notification effect in the present embodiment is the last round interval in the multi-open big hit game. Specifically, in the 16-time open big hit game, it is executed when the number of times of closing the upper prize winning opening 18 has reached “16 times”, and is executed at an interval between rounds. Further, in the 32 times open big hit game, it is executed at an interval between rounds that is executed when the number of times of closing the upper prize winning opening 18 reaches “32 times”. Further, in the 48-time open big hit game, the game is executed at an interval between rounds executed after the number of times of closing the upper prize winning opening 18 reaches “48 times”. The prior notification effect of the present embodiment is executed in the same manner as the continuous effect. Incidentally, the same mode in the present embodiment is a mode in which “continuation” is notified by the operation of the performance character, and is completely the same as the content of the production of the continuous performance.

  For this reason, the overall control CPU 46a executes control for causing the prior notification effect to be executed at the final round interval in the multi-open big hit game. The overall control CPU 46a grasps the start timing of the last round interval in the jackpot game from the number of sub-side closings and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the overall control CPU 46a confirms the type of the special symbol every time the sub-side closing count reaches 8, 16, 24, 32, and 48 times. When the execution of the prior notification effect is determined when the execution condition is satisfied, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a notification designation command for instructing the execution of the prior notification effect and the notification content to the display control CPU 47a.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a grasps the start timing of the last round interval in the big hit game from the special symbol type and the closing effect command. Then, the display control CPU 47a determines the final round interval based on the special symbol type. When the special symbol type is special symbol D or special symbol E, when the notification designation command is input at the start timing of the last round interval, instead of the original notification content indicating “not continue”, A prior notification effect indicating “continue” is executed. Therefore, expectation can be given to “continuing” the big hit game being executed. In addition, when the ending effect is performed in spite of being notified of “continuation”, the big hit game is not continued, but the start holding ball includes the big hit that gives the open big hit game multiple times. This can be notified.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol type is the special symbol C, the display control CPU 47a, when the notification designation command is input at the start timing of the final round interval, causes the advance notification effect indicating “continue” to be executed. . Therefore, when the ending effect is performed in spite of being notified of “continuation”, the big hit game is not continued, but the start holding ball includes the big hit that gives the open big hit game multiple times. This can be notified.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbol type is the special symbol D and the special symbol E, if the notification designation command is not input at the last round interval, “not continue” is displayed as the continuation effect. The pre-notification effect shown is executed. On the other hand, when the special symbol type is the special symbol C, if the notification designation command is not input at the last round interval, the effect is not executed at that timing. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a and the display control CPU 47a that execute the prior notification effect function as effect execution means.

Hereinafter, the execution aspect of the prior notification effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 13, the numbers “1 to 4”, the alphabet “a, b”, “◯ (white circle)”, “x” indicate the following items. The numbers “1 to 4” indicate the special symbol start and hold storage numbers “1 to 4”, and “a and b” indicate codes for distinguishing the start and hold balls. “O (white circle)” is associated with “special symbol E”. In FIG. 13, “◯” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the gaming state. “X” indicates a start holding ball that is out of play regardless of the gaming state. In the following description, the jackpot game for which the advance notification effect is executed may be referred to as “execution target jackpot game”, and the jackpot game that is notified in the advance notification effect may be referred to as “executed target jackpot game”.

  In order for the execution condition of the prior notification effect to be established in FIG. 13, it is premised that the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball “a” is executed is a certain change state. Furthermore, in FIG. 13, it is premised that a big hit game (execution target big hit game) is given a plurality of times in the symbol variation game executed just before the start holding ball a. Therefore, when the open big hit game is given multiple times (in FIG. 13, 16 open big hit games) in the symbol variation game being executed, the first execution condition of the prior notification effect is established. Furthermore, the second execution condition of the prior notification effect is established by the presence of the start holding ball a during the big hit game.

  Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, the advance notification effect is executed with the same content (continuation) as the continuation effect in the interval between rounds after the 16th closing, and at the start of the ending effect, A notification indicating "Continue to continue" is executed. In addition, since the prior notification effect is merely notified with the same content as the continuation effect, it cannot be discriminated until which start holding ball (a, b) is the big hit that gives the open big hit game a plurality of times. It has become.

  Then, after the 16th open big hit game (execution target big hit game) is finished, the probability variation state is given, so next, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a is “high probability + variable” The game state starts. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a becomes “big hit” as in the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 16 open big hit games are awarded. In other words, as notified by the prior notification effect, “a big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game” in the start hold ball in the big hit game (in this embodiment, the start hold ball corresponding to the number of held memories “1”) There is a start-up holding ball that becomes "".

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When there is a start holding ball serving as a big hit for giving a special big hit game among the start holding balls held in the special big hit game (in the embodiment, multiple hit big hit games), the special big hit game is In the same manner as the continuation effect for notifying whether or not to continue, a notification effect (in the embodiment, a prior notification effect) for notifying the on-hold big hit was executed. In this way, if the production of the content that informs that the special big hit game will not continue based on the difference in the number of times of opening of the big prize opening in one round game, In some cases, it is informed that a start holding ball that becomes a big hit for granting a special big hit game is included. Therefore, in addition to improving the interest by executing special jackpot games, it is possible to further enhance the player by executing a game effect using the game characteristics of the special jackpot game, which is difficult to understand until when the jackpot game will continue. It is possible to execute an effect that attracts the interest of

  (2) In addition to the enhancement of interest through the execution of special jackpot games (in the embodiment, multiple open jackpot games), there is a strong desire for players to know in advance using special jackpot games Since the notification effect corresponding to the matter (in the embodiment, the prior notification effect) can be performed, the player's interest can be sufficiently enhanced.

  (3) The symbol variation game executed immediately after the end of the execution target jackpot game (in the embodiment, multiple open jackpot game) for executing the prior notification effect is a special jackpot game (in the embodiment, multiple hit jackpot game). In this case, a notification effect (in the embodiment, a prior notification effect) is executed. As a result, the interval between the end of the special jackpot game and the start of the special jackpot game to be executed next is shortened, so that the content notified in the notification effect is realized at an early stage. There is no sense of incongruity that the contents of the production are uncomfortable or the informed contents are hardly realized.

  (4) Also, two special jackpot games (in the embodiment, multiple open jackpot games) can be viewed as if they were one special jackpot game. In other words, among the multiple types of special jackpot games, the greater the number of opening of the big prize opening in the round game, the more opportunities to win a lot of prize balls, so the special jackpot game with a large number of opening (in the embodiment, It can be reminiscent of having won 48 games (open big hit game).

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Note that, in the embodiments described below, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, when the type of held big hit in the multi-open big hit game is any of the special symbols C to E, it does not matter what number of reserved memories the starting hold ball that becomes the big hit corresponds to The point that the prior notification effect is executed is different from the first embodiment.

Hereinafter, an example in which an execution condition for executing the prior notification effect in the present embodiment is established will be described.
In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game that causes the advance notification effect to be executed is a multi-time open jackpot game that gives a certain probability change state. Therefore, if the predetermining commands “A2HxxH” and “B2HxxH” for instructing the non-probable variation big hit are not stored prior to the pending predetermining command for opening multiple times, the probabilistic state is maintained even after the end of the big hit game. Will be. As a result, since the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball associated with the pending multiple-time release pre-determination command is started in the probability change state, as indicated by the multiple-time release pre-determination command. , “Big hit”, and the execution condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the predetermination commands “A2HxxH” and “B2HxxH” for instructing the uncertain change big hit are stored prior to the pending predetermination command for opening multiple times, the non-probability change state is given. It will be. As a result, the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball associated with the pending determination command for releasing multiple times on hold is a symbol variation that becomes a big hit that gives a probable change state before "A2HxxH" and "B2HxxH" Only when the game does not exist will be started in the non-probability state. In this case, the execution condition is satisfied if the pending multiple-time release pre-determination command is a common-value multiple-release pre-determination command. On the other hand, it is assumed that the pending multiple-time release prior determination command is a multiple-time multiple release prior determination command for a non-common value. In this case, even if the value of the random number for jackpot determination in the non-probable change state matches the non-common jackpot determination value, the non-common jackpot determination value does not function as a jackpot value in the non-probable change state and does not become a big hit . Therefore, in this case, the execution condition is not satisfied.

  Hereinafter, the execution aspect of the prior notification effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In the following description, description of the same numerals and symbols as in FIG. 13 is omitted. In FIG. 15, “□ (square)” is associated with “special symbol B”. In FIG. 15, “□” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit only in the probability variation state.

  In FIG. 14, in order for the execution condition of the prior notification effect to be established, it is premised that the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b is executed is a certain change state. Further, in FIG. 14, it is assumed that the jackpot game for executing the advance notification effect is a jackpot game that is opened multiple times. Therefore, when the open big hit game (in FIG. 14, 16 open big hit games) is awarded in the symbol variation game being executed, the first execution condition of the prior notification effect is satisfied. Furthermore, there is a content that the start holding ball b exists during the big hit game and the start holding ball a stored prior to the start holding ball b does not change the game state (in this example, “out”). As a result, the second execution condition of the prior notification effect is established.

  Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, the advance notification effect is executed with the same content (continuation) as the continuation effect in the interval between rounds after the 16th closing, and at the start of the ending effect, A notification indicating "Continue to continue" is executed.

  Then, after the 16th open big hit game (execution target big hit game) is finished, the probability variation state is given, so next, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a is “high probability + variable” The game state starts. In this case, after the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a ends, the gaming state does not change to the gaming state of “low probability + shortage”. Therefore, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b is started in the game state of “high accuracy + variation”, and becomes the “big hit” as in the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, the big hit 16 times. A game is awarded. That is, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start holding ball that becomes “a big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game” among the start holding balls in the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game based on the start holding ball b is ended, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball c is started in a game state of “high probability + changeable”.

Next, FIG. 15 will be described.
In FIG. 15, although the start hold ball c exists during the big hit game, the symbol change game based on the start hold ball a is executed prior to the symbol change game based on the start hold ball c. In the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a, since the non-probability change state is given after the big hit game ends, the symbol variation game based on the start reservation ball c is executed in the non-probability change state. In this case, with respect to the start holding ball c, it is determined as “big hit” in the determination at the time of winning a prize, but in the big hit determination at the start of the symbol variation game, the gaming state becomes an uncertain change state. It is determined and does not match the determination result at the time of winning. Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, the continuation effect (termination) is executed at the interval between rounds after the 16th closing, and a notification indicating “not to continue” is given at the start of the ending effect. Executed.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(5) During the execution target big hit game (in the embodiment, multiple hit big hit game), if there is a start hold ball that gives a special big hit game (multiple open big hit game in the embodiment), the start hold memory Regardless of the number, the advance notification effect was executed. Thereby, the opportunity to make a player visually recognize the prior notification production can be increased.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the type of the big hit in the holding is one of the special symbols C to E, regardless of what number of the holding memory the starting holding ball corresponding to the big hit corresponds to the number of the holding memory, the game is being played multiple times The point that the prior notification effect is executed is the same as that of the second embodiment. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the prior notification effect in the same manner as the continuation effect is executed until the ending effect in the execution target jackpot game to the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball that becomes the jackpot ends. This is different from the second embodiment. In this embodiment, an example in which the execution condition for executing the prior notification effect is satisfied is the same condition as in the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, the execution mode of the prior notification effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, description of the same numerals and symbols as in FIGS. 13 to 15 is omitted.
In FIG. 16, in order for the execution condition of the prior notification effect to be satisfied, it is premised that the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball c is executed is a certain change state. Further, FIG. 16 is based on the premise that the jackpot game for executing the prior notification effect is a jackpot game that is opened a plurality of times. Therefore, when the open big hit game (in FIG. 16, 16 open big hit games) is awarded in the symbol variation game being executed, the first execution condition of the prior notification effect is satisfied. Furthermore, there is a start holding ball c during the big hit game, and the contents that the start holding balls a and b stored before the start holding ball c do not change the gaming state (in this example, “out”) ), The second execution condition of the prior notification effect is established.

Therefore, in the jackpot game started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, a notification indicating “continue” is executed at the start of the ending effect.
After the 16th open big hit game (execution target big hit game), the probability variation state is given, so the symbol variation game based on the start holding balls a to c is “high probability + variable”. Start in gaming state. In this case, after the symbol variation game based on the start holding balls a and b ends, the gaming state does not change to a gaming state of “low probability + shortage”. Therefore, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball c is started in the gaming state of “high accuracy + short variation” and becomes “big hit” similarly to the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, it is opened 16 times. A game is awarded. That is, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start holding ball that becomes “a big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game” among the start holding balls in the big hit game.

  In FIG. 16, the notification indicating “continue” is continuously executed until the end of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball c. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a specific variation pattern distribution table that is referred to only for the first to fourth symbol variation games is set in the main control ROM 45b after the big hit game ends. In this specific variation pattern distribution table, a variation pattern selection pattern is selected so that only a variation pattern with a short variation time (for example, 1000 ms) is selected as a variation pattern for outlier variation and a variation pattern for jackpot variation. Random numbers are distributed. Therefore, the main control CPU 45a selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is set short from the specific variation pattern distribution table at the start of the first to fourth symbol variation games after the big hit game ends.

  Therefore, the symbol variation game based on the start holding balls a to c is executed based on the variation pattern in which the variation time is set short. The overall control CPU 46a outputs a notification designation command to the display control CPU 47a at the start of the ending effect in the execution target jackpot game. Then, the display control CPU 47a having input the command continuously executes the prior notification effect until the next opening command is input. Thus, the display control CPU 47a that has input the notification designation command controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform notification indicating “continue”.

  By executing such control, in this embodiment, the open big hit game is executed 16 times with the continuation effect interposed therebetween, but the symbol variation game based on the ending effect to the start holding ball c ends. In the meantime, the notification that the big hit game will be continued is made, so that it is possible to produce an effect as if the open big hit game has been executed 32 times.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1), (2), and (5) of the above embodiment.
(6) In the case of a special big hit game (in the embodiment, multiple open big hit games), if the type of the reserved big hit is a special big hit game (multiple open big hit games in the embodiment) The advance notification effect in the same manner as the continuation effect is executed until the symbol variation game based on the ending effect-the start holding ball that is a big hit is completed. Thus, in actuality, the open big hit game is executed a plurality of times with an advance notification effect, but a special special hit game with a large number of releases is executed with the advance notification effect. It is possible to produce an effect like that.

  (7) Further, after the big hit game is finished, a specific variation pattern distribution table referred to for the first to fourth symbol variation games is set. In this table, a variation pattern in which the variation time is set short can be selected. As a result, the execution time of the prior notification effect is further shortened by reducing the variation time of the symbol variation game executed up to the specific number of times executed after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to produce an effect as if the special big hit game was executed.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, regardless of the type of execution target jackpot game, when the type of jackpot in the hold is one of the special symbols C to E, as a prior notification effect, the top prize winning opening 18 based on the jackpot on hold The point which alert | reports the total open | release frequency differs from said each embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution timing of the prior notification effect is set as the start time of the ending effect.

Hereinafter, an example in which an execution condition for executing the prior notification effect in the present embodiment is satisfied will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game for executing the prior notification effect is not limited. Therefore, depending on whether the execution target jackpot game (shown as the current jackpot in the figure) is a non-probable big hit or a probable big hit, there may or may not be a prior notification effect. In FIG. 17A, the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH” are indicated as “A system”. On the other hand, the prior determination commands “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH” are indicated as “B system”.

First, an execution condition when the execution target jackpot game is “non-probable variation jackpot” will be described.
Assume that all the pre-determination commands for instructing the big hits that are held during the big hit game are any one of “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH”. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball associated with the command becomes “big hit” as instructed by the preliminary determination command for opening multiple times, and the execution condition is satisfied. As a result, the overall control CPU 46a can calculate the total number of releases indicated by the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH”, and can notify the number. It should be noted that the pre-determining commands for instructing the jackpots that are held during the jackpot game are all in the range of “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH”, and the same number of common values as the upper limit value of the special figure start hold memory number However, it is not limited to storing a pre-command for opening multiple times. That is, there may be a start-up ball (that is, a miss) that is not associated with a pre-judgment command that instructs a big hit.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that all the pre-determination commands for instructing the big hits that are held during the big hit game are any one of “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH”. In this case, since the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball associated with the command is started in the non-probable change state, even if the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches the non-common jackpot determination value in the non-probability change state. It wo n’t be a big hit. Therefore, in this case, the execution condition is not satisfied. As a result, the overall control CPU 46a does not execute the advance notification effect although the advance determination command for instructing the open big hit game is input a plurality of times.

Next, an example in which “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH” and “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH” are mixed will be described.
In this case, the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH” are instructed by the command even if the symbol variation game to which any game state is given before the symbol variation game instructed by the command is executed. The symbol variation game becomes a “hit” and the execution condition is satisfied. As a result, the overall control CPU 46a can calculate the total number of releases indicated by the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH”, and can notify the number.

  On the other hand, with respect to the prior determination commands “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH”, when the symbol variation game that gives the probability variation state after the big hit game is executed before the symbol variation game instructed by the command, The common jackpot determination value functions as a value that is a jackpot. Therefore, as instructed by the pre-determination command that designates opening multiple times, it becomes a “big hit” and the execution condition is satisfied. As a result, the overall control CPU 46a calculates the total number of releases indicated by the prior determination commands “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH”, and calculates the total number of releases indicated by the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH”. Can be added to and notified.

  Further, it is assumed that the symbol variation game that gives the probability variation state after the big hit game is not executed before the symbol variation game instructed by the prior determination commands “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH”. In this case, even if the value of the random number for jackpot determination in the non-probable change state matches the non-common jackpot determination value, the non-common jackpot determination value does not function as a jackpot value in the non-probable change state and does not become a big hit . Therefore, in this case, the execution condition is not satisfied. As a result, the overall control CPU 46a notifies only the total number of times of opening designated by the prior determination commands “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH”.

Next, the execution conditions when the execution target jackpot game is “probability big hit” will be described.
Note that the execution target jackpot game is “non-probable variable jackpot”, except when all the pre-judgment commands for instructing the jackpot held during the jackpot game are any of “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH” Is the same. Note that if all of the pre-judgment commands for instructing the big hits held during the big hit game are any one of “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH”, the target big hit game is “probable big hit” For example, the non-common jackpot determination value functions as a value that is a jackpot. Therefore, as instructed by the pre-determination command that designates opening multiple times, it becomes a “big hit” and the execution condition is satisfied. As a result, the overall control CPU 46a can calculate the total number of releases indicated by the prior determination commands “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH”, and can notify the number.

  Hereinafter, the execution mode of the prior notification effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 17B, “Δ (triangle)” is associated with “special symbol A”. In FIG. 17 (b), “Δ” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the gaming state. Further, in FIG. 17B, “● (black circle)” is associated with “special symbol C”. In FIG. 17 (b), “●” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit only when it is in a probable variation state.

First, FIG. 17B will be described.
In FIG. 17 (b), the pre-notification effect execution condition is established on the premise that the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the start-and-hold ball a is executed is in the probability variation state. Therefore, when the big hit game (in the embodiment, the lower opening probability variable big hit game) is given in the symbol variation game being executed, the first execution condition of the prior notification effect is established. Furthermore, the second execution condition of the prior notification effect is established by the presence of the start holding ball a during the big hit game.

  Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, at the start of the ending effect, the start holding ball in the jackpot game will indicate “the total number of times the top jackpot 18 based on the held jackpot is released. The advance notification effect of “48 times” is executed. In the present embodiment, the message “48 times” is displayed on the image display unit GH. As a result, in addition to the total number of times being 48, it is notified that there is a start holding ball that will be a “big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game”. In the present embodiment, the notification of the total number of times of the top prize winning openings 18 is the content of the effect configured based on the number of special special hit games that are held open.

  In the prior notification effect in the present embodiment, it is impossible to determine which start holding ball is a big hit. In addition, since the number of starting reserved balls is “2”, it is not known whether it is released 48 times by one big hit game or 48 times (32 times + 16 times) by two big hit games. In addition, the number of “48 times” notified in the prior notification effect is the same number as the 48-time open big hit game. For this reason, the player has an expectation that the player wins the jackpot that is most likely to win the prize ball among the plurality of times of jackpot games.

  Then, after the lower opening probability variation big hit game (execution target big hit game) is finished, the probability variation state is given, so the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a is “high probability + variation” The game state starts. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball “a” is “big hit” as in the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 48 open big hit games are awarded. That is, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start holding ball that becomes a “hit that gives 48 hits big hit game” among the start holding balls in the big hit game. Then, in the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a, after the symbol variation game is finished, the open big hit game is executed 48 times, and after the 48th closing is finished, the ending effect is executed and the big hit game is ended. Recognize that “48 times” notified in advance has been reached. Thereby, the player recognizes that the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b becomes “out of”. Then, after the big hit game based on the start holding ball a is completed, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b is started in a game state of “high probability + change”.

Next, FIGS. 18 and 19 will be described.
FIG. 18 shows a mode in which the prior notification effect is executed when the game is released 48 times in two big hit games. In FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, “△” indicates a start-holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the gaming state, while “◯” indicates a start-holding ball that is a big hit only when in the probable state. Show. In addition, “special symbol D” is associated with “（(double circle)”. In FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, “示 し” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the gaming state.

  In FIG. 18, in order for the execution condition of the prior notification effect to be established, it is assumed that the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the start holding balls a and b is executed is a certain change state. Therefore, when the big hit game (in the embodiment, the lower opening probability variable big hit game) is given in the symbol variation game being executed, the first execution condition of the prior notification effect is established. Further, the presence of the start holding balls a and b during the big hit game establishes the second execution condition of the prior notification effect.

  Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, at the start of the ending effect, the start holding ball in the jackpot game will indicate “the total number of times the top jackpot 18 based on the held jackpot is released. The advance notification effect of “48 times” is executed. At this time, the number of reserved balls is “2”, so whether it is released 48 times in one big hit game or 48 times in two big hit games (32 + 16) I do not understand.

  Then, after the lower opening probability variation big hit game (execution target big hit game) is finished, the probability variation state is given, so the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a is “high probability + variation” The game state starts. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a becomes “big hit” as in the case of the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 32 open big hit games are awarded. That is, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start holding ball that becomes “a big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game” among the start holding balls in the big hit game.

  And, in the 32 open big hit game executed after the end of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a, at the start of the ending effect, “the total open number of the upper big winning opening 18 based on the held big hit is 16 times” A prior notification effect is executed. And it becomes possible to recognize that it is released 16 times (48 times-32 times) by the big hit game based on the start holding ball b by being such a notification mode.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the start holding ball a is finished, a probability variation state is given, so that the symbol variation game based on the start reservation ball b is a game with “high probability + variation”. Start with state. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b becomes “big hit” as the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 16 open big hit games are awarded. In other words, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start-reserved ball that is “the total number of releases of the big hit game based on the pending start-reserved ball is 48”.

  Also, in FIG. 19, the total number of jackpot games based on the start holding balls a and b is 48 as in the embodiment described in FIG. In this case, in the jackpot game started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, at the start of the ending effect, the total number of times the top jackpot 18 based on the held jackpot is displayed in the start holding ball in the jackpot game. The prior notification effect that “is 48 times” is executed.

  Then, it is assumed that a game ball is newly entered during the symbol change game based on the start holding ball a and stored as a start holding ball c (a big hit for giving a 16-time open big hit game). In this case, since the open big hit game is executed 32 times based on the start holding ball a, originally, when the ending effect is started, the total number of times the upper big prize winning opening 18 is released based on the held big hit is 16 times. The prior notification effect indicating “48 times-32 times” is executed. However, since the start holding ball c is stored, the number of notifications is “32 times (16 times + 16 times)”.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the start holding ball a is ended, a probability change state is given. Next, the symbol variation game based on the start hold ball b is a game state of “high probability + change short”. Start with. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b becomes “big hit” as the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 16 open big hit games are awarded. That is, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start holding ball that becomes “a big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game” among the start holding balls in the big hit game.

  And even in the big hit game based on the start holding ball b, prior notification that the total number of times of opening of the upper prize winning opening 18 based on the big hit on hold will be 16 (32-16 times) at the start of the ending effect. The production will be executed.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the start holding ball b is finished, a probability variation state is given, so that the symbol variation game based on the start reservation ball c is a game with “high probability + variation”. Start with state. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball c becomes “big hit” as in the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 16 open big hit games are started.

Next, FIG. 20 will be described.
FIG. 20 shows a mode in which a prior notification effect is executed when the game is released 48 times in 3 big hit games. In FIG. 20, “Δ” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the gaming state. Further, “◯” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit only in the probability variation state.

  In FIG. 20, in order for the execution condition of the prior notification effect to be established, it is premised that the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the start holding balls a to c is executed is a certain change state. Therefore, when the big hit game (in the embodiment, the lower opening probability variable big hit game) is given in the symbol variation game being executed, the first execution condition of the prior notification effect is established. Furthermore, the second execution condition of the prior notification effect is established by the presence of the start holding balls a to c during the big hit game.

  Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, at the start of the ending effect, the start holding ball in the jackpot game will indicate “the total number of times the top jackpot 18 based on the held jackpot is released. The advance notification effect of “48 times” is executed. At this time, since the number of reserved balls is “3”, it is released 48 times in one big hit game, is released 48 times in two big hit games (32 + 16 times), or 3 I don't know until 48 hits (16 + 16 + 16) in a big hit game.

  Then, after the lower opening probability variation big hit game (execution target big hit game) is finished, the probability variation state is given, so the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a is “high probability + variation” The game state starts. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a becomes “big hit” as in the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 16 open big hit games are awarded. That is, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start holding ball that becomes “a big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game” among the start holding balls in the big hit game.

  In the 16-time open big hit game executed after the end of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a, at the start of the ending effect, the total number of times the upper big prize opening 18 is released based on the held big hit is 32 times (48 No. 16 times) ”is performed in advance. At this point in time, the number of reserved balls is “2”, so whether it is released 32 times in one big hit game or 32 times in two big hit games (16 + 16) I do not understand.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the start holding ball a is finished, a probability variation state is given, so that the symbol variation game based on the start reservation ball b is a game with “high probability + variation”. Start with state. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b becomes “big hit” as the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 16 open big hit games are awarded.

  Then, in the 16-time open big hit game executed after the end of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b, at the start of the ending effect, “the total open number of the upper big winning opening 18 based on the held big hit is 16 times (32 No. 16 times) ”is performed in advance. That is, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start holding ball that becomes “a big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game” among the start holding balls in the big hit game.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the start holding ball b is finished, a probability variation state is given, so that the symbol variation game based on the start reservation ball c is a game with “high probability + variation”. Start with state. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball c becomes “big hit” as in the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 16 open big hit games are awarded. In other words, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start-reserved ball that is “the total number of releases of the big hit game based on the pending start-reserved ball is 48”.

Next, FIG. 21 will be described.
FIG. 21 shows a mode in which a prior notification effect is executed when the game is opened 96 times in two big hit games. In FIG. 21, “Δ” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the gaming state. Further, “●” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit only in the probability variation state.

  In order for the execution condition of the prior notification effect to be established in FIG. 21, it is premised that the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the start holding balls a and c is executed is a certain change state. Therefore, when the big hit game (in the embodiment, the lower opening probability variable big hit game) is given in the symbol variation game being executed, the first execution condition of the prior notification effect is established. Further, the presence of the start holding balls a and c during the big hit game establishes the second execution condition of the prior notification effect.

  Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, at the start of the ending effect, the start holding ball in the jackpot game will indicate “the total number of times the top jackpot 18 based on the held jackpot is released. The prior notification effect of “96 times” is executed.

  In the advance notification effect in this embodiment, since the number of reserved balls is “3”, is it released 96 times in 2 big hit games (48 times × 2) or 96 times in 3 big hit games? It is not known until it is opened (“48 times + 32 times + 16 times” or “32 times × 3”). In addition, the number of times “96 times” notified in the prior notification effect is different from the number of times of opening the multi-time big hit game set in the present embodiment. For this reason, the player recognizes that there are a plurality of start-and-hold balls that give a multi-open big hit game. Furthermore, the number of times “96 times” is not a value that can be reached even if the open big hit game is executed 16 times as much as the upper limit value of the special figure start reserved memory number (16 × 4 = 64). This makes it possible to recognize that there is a multi-open big hit game in which the number of times of opening is 16 times or more.

  Then, after the lower opening probability variation big hit game (execution target big hit game) is finished, the probability variation state is given, so the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a is “high probability + variation” The game state starts. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball “a” is “big hit” as in the determination result at the time of winning, and after the symbol variation game is finished, 48 open big hit games are awarded. That is, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start holding ball that becomes “a big hit that gives a multi-open big hit game” among the start holding balls in the big hit game.

  And, in the 48-time open big hit game executed after the end of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a, at the start of the ending effect, “the total number of times the upper big winning opening 18 is released based on the big hit on hold is 48 times” A prior notification effect is executed. And since it is such a notification mode, the number of starting reserved balls is “2”, so whether it is released 48 times in one big hit game or is released 48 times in two big hit games (32 I do not know until times +16 times.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the start holding ball a is finished, a probability variation state is given, so that the symbol variation game based on the start reservation ball b is a game with “high probability + variation”. Start with state. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b is “disconnected” as in the determination result at the time of winning, and the gaming state does not change. In addition, since the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball b is lost, it is possible to recognize that the big hit game based on the start hold ball c becomes a 48-time open big hit game.

  Then, after the symbol change game based on the start holding ball b is finished, the symbol change game based on the start hold ball c is started in a gaming state of “high probability + change”. In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball c becomes “big hit” as in the determination result at the time of winning a prize, and 48 open bonus games are awarded after the symbol variation game is over. In other words, as notified by the prior notification effect, there is a start-reserved ball with “the total number of releases of the big hit game based on the pending start-reserved ball is 96”.

Next, FIGS. 22A and 22B will be described.
22 (a) and 22 (b) show a mode in which the target big hit game is “non-probable big hit” and is released 48 times in two big hit games. Further, in FIGS. 22A and 22B, “□” and “◎” indicate the start holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the game state, while “◯” indicates only when the probability change state. The starting hold ball that is a big hit is shown.

  In FIG. 22 (a), although the execution target big hit game is “non-probable change big hit”, start holding balls a and b for instructing “multiple open big hit games” for giving a probability change state are stored. In addition, a pre-determination command for instructing an uncertain change big hit is also stored between and before the start holding balls a and b. Therefore, the big hit determination based on the start holding balls a and b is executed at the time of the probability change state, so that it is determined as “big hit”, and the execution condition of the prior notification effect is established. In other words, even if the execution target jackpot game is “non-probable variation jackpot”, the pre-determination command for the common value multiple-time release designation (B5HxxH) prior to the non-common value multi-time release designation pre-determination command ( The symbol variation game designated by (A4HxxH) is started. As a result, the number of times designated by the start holding balls a and b is always released.

  Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, at the start of the ending effect, the start holding ball in the jackpot game will indicate “the total number of times the top jackpot 18 based on the held jackpot is released. The advance notification effect of “48 times” is executed.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 22B, a pre-determination command “A2xxH” for instructing a non-probable variation big hit is stored between the start-holding ball and the start-holding ball in which a plurality of pre-determination commands are specified. . In this case, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball “a” is executed in the non-probable variation state, but since a pre-determination command (A4HxxH) for specifying a plurality of releases for a common value is associated, Determined. On the other hand, since the symbol change game based on the start hold ball b is executed immediately before the symbol change game based on the start hold ball c, the gaming state at the start of the symbol change game based on the start hold ball c is “non- Probability change state. In this case, since the non-common big hit determination value does not function as a big hit value, the big hit determination based on the start holding ball c is determined to be “out” and does not match the determination result of the prior determination command. Therefore, in the jackpot game that is started after the running symbol variation game is being executed, the overall control CPU 46a, in the start-stop ball in the jackpot game, at the start of the ending effect, The prior notification effect that the total number of times of opening is “32” is executed. The number of times “32 times” includes only the number of times of opening of the multi-open big hit game executed based on the start holding ball a.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the effect (2) of the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(8) While the type of jackpot game for executing the notification effect (in the embodiment, prior notification effect) for notifying the on-hold big hit is not limited, the big hit game that is the target of the on-hold big hit is designated as a special big hit game (embodiment). Then, it was a multi-open big hit game). Then, the overall control CPU 46a and the display control CPU 47a are executing a big hit game that is being executed when there is a start hold ball that is a big hit for giving a special big hit game among the start hold balls held during the big hit game. In addition, the notification effect is executed with the contents of the effect (in the embodiment, the total number of times released) configured based on the number of times the special jackpot game being held is released. That is, it is notified that there is a start holding ball that gives a special jackpot game by executing the notification effect. By doing in this way, when the symbol variation game based on a plurality of start-pending balls held during the big hit game becomes a big hit that gives the special big hit game, the number of times of release is notified in various modes. Become. For example, if there are multiple special jackpot games with a small number of releases, the number can be reported, and the number of releases can be summed up, and the number of releases can be increased compared to the special jackpot game that is actually determined. You can also be notified as if you have won many special jackpot games, and various notification variations are possible. Therefore, in addition to improving the interest by executing special jackpot games, it is possible to further enhance the player by executing a game effect using the game characteristics of the special jackpot game, which is difficult to understand until when the jackpot game will continue. It is possible to execute an effect that attracts the interest of

  (9) If there are a plurality of start-pending balls that are special hit games (in the embodiment, a multi-open big-hit game) among the start-up hold balls held during the big-hit game, During the game, the total number of releases of all special jackpot games that are put on hold is notified. As the number of notifications increases, the more chances of winning a prize ball, the greater the chance of winning a prize ball. Therefore, regardless of the type of special jackpot game that is actually granted, Thus, expectation can be given to the types of jackpot games that can be awarded.

  (10) The total number of opening of each big hit game in a plurality of types of special big hit games is a multiple of the total number of open times in the special big hit game (in the embodiment, 16 open big hit games) in which the total open number is set to the smallest ( In the embodiment, 16 times, 32 times, and 48 times). As a result, when the number of times of opening special special jackpot games is combined, it may coincide with the number of times of opening special special jackpot games. For example, if 16 times and 16 times are added, it matches the number of times of opening the 32 times big hit game. Further, adding 16 times, 16 times, and 16 times corresponds to the number of times of opening 48 times of big hit game. Therefore, a plurality of special big hit games can be viewed as if they were one special big hit game.

  (11) In the execution target jackpot game, at the start of the ending effect, a prior notice that “the total number of times the upper prize winning opening 18 is based on the pending jackpot is 48 times” will be in the start holding ball in the jackpot game. The notification effect is executed. On the other hand, in the prior notification effect in the present embodiment, it is not possible to determine which start holding ball is a big hit. Thus, depending on the number of reserved balls, whether it is released 48 times in one big hit game, 48 times released in two big hit games (32 + 16 times), or 48 times in three big hit games I don't know until it opens (16 times x 3). In addition, the number of “48 times” notified in the prior notification effect is the same number as the 48-time open big hit game. For this reason, the player can have an expectation that he / she wins the biggest hit that is most likely to win a prize ball among the multiple hit big hit games, and the symbol variation game based on which start holding ball Can bring you the pleasure of guessing about what you will win.

  (12) In the prior notification effect, the number of times equal to or greater than “64 times” may be notified depending on the combination of the multiple open big hit games that are on hold. Since this number of times is different from the number of times of multi-open big hit games set in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that there are a plurality of start holding balls that give multi-open big hit games. it can. In addition, the number of times of 65 times or more (in this embodiment, “80 times or more because of the number of times of release”) is reached even if the open big hit game is executed 16 times by the upper limit value of the special figure start pending storage number. It is not a value to obtain (16 × 4 = 64). This makes it possible to recognize that there is a multi-open big hit game in which the number of times of opening is 16 times or more.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the present embodiment, during the multi-open big hit game, the on-hold big hit type is the multi-open big hit game, and during the multiple open big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls (big hit middle-entered ball) If the number) can be won, a prior notification effect is executed during the big hit game. That is, in this embodiment, even if there is a start holding ball that becomes a big hit during the big hit game, the prior notification effect is not necessarily executed.

  In the present embodiment, the specified number of game balls to enter the upper prize winning opening 18 necessary for executing the prior notification effect is “130 (ball)”. This number is set as a number that cannot be won when winning the 16-time open big hit game, and can be won only when winning 32 times open big hit game or 48 times open big hit game. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to launch one game ball is “600 (ms)”. That is, since the opening time of one time of the upper prize winning opening 18 is set to 2600 (ms), the number of game balls that can be entered by one opening of the upper prize winning opening 18 is about 4.3. (Sphere).

  Therefore, the number “130 (ball)” is likely to be reached in about the 16th round game when the player has won the 32-time open big hit game. On the other hand, if the 48-time open big hit game is won, there is a high possibility of reaching in the 10th round game. On the other hand, in the case of winning the big hit game for 16 times, it is not possible to win “130 (pieces)” game balls during the big hit game with the number of open times and the round game time during the big hit game. However, an example in which the execution condition for executing the prior notification effect excluding the condition for winning the prescribed number of game balls is the same as the second embodiment and the third embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the execution mode of the prior notification effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the description of the same numerals and symbols as in FIGS. 13 to 22 is omitted.

  FIG. 23A shows a mode in which the prior notification effect is executed, while FIG. 23B shows a mode in which the prior notification effect is not executed. In FIG. 23 (a), “◎” indicates a start-holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the gaming state, while “◯” indicates a start-holding ball that is a big hit only when the probability change state. Further, in FIG. 23 (b), “◯” indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, “☆ (Hoshi)” is associated with “B5HxxH (special symbol E)” and indicates a start holding ball that is a big hit only when it is in a probable variation state.

First, FIG. 23A will be described.
In FIG. 23A, in order for the execution condition of the prior notification effect to be satisfied, it is premised that the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball a is executed is a certain change state. Further, in FIG. 23 (a), it is assumed that the symbol variation game being executed immediately before the start holding ball a gives a plurality of open big hit games (execution target big hit games).

  When the symbol variation game being executed is a big hit, a big hit game is played after the symbol variation game is over. At this time, when the incoming control command is input, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the number of big hits and sets it in the overall control RAM 46c. Then, when the number of hit big hit balls stored in the overall control RAM 46c reaches “130 (ball)” as the specified number, the overall control CPU 46a stores the memory corresponding to the reserved storage numbers “1” to “4”. It is confirmed whether or not a pre-determination command for instructing to become a big hit for giving a big hit game for multiple times is stored in the area. In the example of FIG. 23 (a), a pre-determination command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”, and a pre-judgment command for instructing that the big hit game is to be given multiple times is stored. A prior notification effect is executed at an interval between subsequent rounds, and a notification indicating “continue” is executed at the start of the ending effect. As a result, although it is not possible to specify the start holding ball that is a big hit, it is possible to recognize that there is a big hit in the hold.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 23 (b), when winning 16 times of jackpot game, the specified number of game balls are awarded to the top jackpot 18 based on the number of times of opening and the round game time during the jackpot game. I can't. Therefore, in FIG. 23 (b), although there is an on-hold big hit, a predetermined number of game balls could not be won, so the prior notification effect is not executed.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (5) of the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(13) It is assumed that there is a start holding ball serving as a big hit for giving a special big hit game among the start holding balls held during the special big hit game (in the embodiment, multiple hit big hit games). In this case, it is confirmed that the number of winning balls has reached a predetermined number (130 (ball) in the embodiment) during the special jackpot game (in the embodiment, the execution target jackpot game) of the person who performs the notification effect. A notification effect is executed at an opportunity. In the special jackpot game, the number of times of opening the upper prize winning opening 18 in one round game is different (in the embodiment, 1 to 3 times). For this reason, for example, a special big hit game (in the embodiment, 32 open big hit games, 48 open big hit games) in which the number of times of opening the upper big prize opening 18 in one round game is set can be won. It is not always possible to win the number of balls in a special big hit game (in the embodiment, 16 open big hit games) in which the number of times of opening the upper big prize opening 18 in one round game is set small. In other words, it is impossible to estimate how many game balls can be won from the open mode. Accordingly, by causing the notification effect to be executed only when a certain prescribed number is achieved, it is possible to give added value that is not just to win by making a relationship between the winning and the execution of the notification effect.

  (14) Even if the start-and-hold ball that is a special big hit game is included in the held start-and-hold ball, the notification effect is not always performed. That is, the player himself participates in the game by firing a game ball during the big hit game, and the notification effect is executed only after reaching the specified number. Can participate. In addition, until the number of game balls detected at the top prize winning opening 18 reaches a specified number, it is not certain whether or not the start-up hold ball that is a special big hit game is included in the on-hold start hold ball. Therefore, if the prescribed number can be reached, it can be expected that the notification effect will be executed, and can be actively involved in the game.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
In the first embodiment to the third embodiment, in the execution target jackpot game for executing the prior notification effect, a notification that the jackpot game does not continue is given, and at the start of the jackpot game based on the pending start-pending ball The opening effect to be executed may be executed in place of the opening effect. By doing this, it is possible to give the impression that the jackpot has been revived.

-In each embodiment, you may set the interval time when a continuation effect is performed longer than the interval time when a continuation effect is not performed.
-In the fourth embodiment, when the total number of open multi-open big hit games exceeds "48", it is higher than the number of open times actually stored as the type of big hit game. In this case, the prior notification effect may not be executed. In this case, the prior notification effect is not executed in the example shown in FIG. Thus, the number “48 times” coincides with the number of times the 48-time open big hit game with the largest number of times released among a plurality of open big hit games. In addition, since the player wants to win the jackpot with the highest number of open games among multiple open jackpot games, by visually recognizing the number “48 times”, the player intuitively becomes a 48-game jackpot game. You have expectations for what you win.

  -In the fourth embodiment, when the total number of pending multi-open big hit games exceeds "48 times", a bonus game that is more advantageous to the player is given in place of the notification effect informing the total open number You may make it perform the special production which suggests being done. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 21, a message “Lucky” may be displayed on the image display unit GH instead of the effect of notifying the number of times “96 times”. In this case, if the message “Lucky” is displayed, the actual number of releases is not known, but this message indicates that there are multiple multi-open big hit games with the number of releases being 16 or more. The player can be notified.

  In the fifth embodiment, it is not necessary to uniformly determine the specified number for executing the advance notification effect. For example, a prescribed number may be set on the basis of the number of hit balls during the big hit game according to the type of the big hit game. Even if the final specified number is set to “130 balls” in the fifth embodiment, the specified number that must be won before reaching the specific number of times of closing is set. Also good. For example, the prescribed number until the fourth closing is “30 balls”, and the prescribed number until the eighth closing is “60 balls” may be used. In this case, since a specified number of game balls must be won in each round game, a sense of accomplishment can be further provided when a prior notification effect is executed by winning the specified number. . In addition, from the number of game balls won in the top university winning opening 18, it is difficult to guess which of the multiple hits is a winning game, and in the winning of a multiple-opening jackpot game where the number of opening is set many times. It becomes easier to have expectations.

The prescribed number in the fifth embodiment may be the number of payouts paid out from the upper prize winning opening 18.
-In each embodiment, you may make it reset the number of balls in a big hit with the completion of a big hit game.

-In 1st Embodiment-2nd Embodiment, 4th Embodiment-5th Embodiment, a prior alerting effect is good also as an aspect completed with completion | finish of the interval between rounds.
In each embodiment, the prior notification effect may be the content that changes the background image.

-In each embodiment, you may use the number of balls in a big hit as a prior notification production.
-In each embodiment, you may make it alert | report an inside jackpot on hold during an ending effect.

  -As a kind of jackpot game in each embodiment, you may set the jackpot game from which the number of round games which comprise a jackpot game differs. Further, the jackpot game having different round game times may be set with the same number of round games constituting the jackpot game. Moreover, as a kind of jackpot in each embodiment, it is good also as a jackpot which gives the game a jackpot game that is opened multiple times. In this case, the probability variation state may not be given until the next big win is won, but the probability variation state may be terminated at the end of the predetermined number of symbol variation games. In this case, the probability variation state is surely given after the big hit game ends, and the execution condition shown in FIG. 17A is increased, and the execution probability of the prior notification effect can be increased.

  -In each embodiment, the big hit used as the execution object of a prior notification production | presentation is good also as a big hit based on the start holding ball memorize | stored until the execution target big hit game which performs an advance notification production starts. In this case, the game ball entered during the big hit game is not an execution target of the prior notification effect.

  In the third embodiment, the advance notification is made only when the advance determination command for instructing the open big hit game is set in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1” or the reserved storage number “2”. An effect may be executed. This reduces the number of symbol variation games that are executed between the multi-open big hit game that becomes the execution target big hit game and the multiple open big hit game that becomes the execution target big hit game. It can be produced as if the winning game was won.

  -In 3rd Embodiment, you may use a flag as a method for specifying the fluctuation pattern distribution table referred when the prior notification effect execution is possible after the big hit game is completed. In this case, for example, while the flag is set to “1”, the specification is such that a specific variation pattern distribution table is selected.

  In the third embodiment, a flag may be used as a method for causing the display control CPU 47a to continuously execute the prior notification effect. In this case, for example, while the flag is set to “1”, the overall control CPU 46a transmits a notification designation command to the display control CPU 47a.

  In the fourth embodiment, “A3HxxH” to “A5HxxH”, “B3HxxH” to “B5HxxH” are pre-determined commands stored in association with the start-pending ball regardless of the type of execution target jackpot game. When they are mixed, it is not necessary to execute the advance notification effect.

In the fourth embodiment, the execution target jackpot game may be a multi-time open jackpot game.
In each embodiment, the main control CPU 45a may determine whether to execute the advance notification effect. The reason why such control can be executed is that the main control CPU 45a also knows the execution target jackpot game and the type of the pre-determination command that has been input previously. However, the case where it is determined whether or not to execute the preliminary notification effect is determined by lottery even though the prior notification effect can be executed.

  -In each embodiment, you may set not the big hit which gives a lot of prize balls to a player, but the hit (the number of prize balls is small) for changing a game state or production mode. When winning in these cases, since the number of prize balls is small, the prior notification effect may not be executed. Even if there is a big hit in the hold, if the winning game based on these hits is executed first, the gaming state is likely to change. It becomes possible to guess.

-In each embodiment, you may make it determine and perform both the production | presentation from the opening to closing of the top prize winning opening 18 and the production in the interval by the opening command.
-In each embodiment, you may make it determine and perform both the production | presentation from the opening to closing of the top prize winning opening 18 and the production in an interval with a closing command.

In each embodiment, the determination using only the common jackpot determination value may be performed in the command setting process.
-The type of on-hold jackpot in each embodiment is not limited to a multiple hit open jackpot game. For example, in 1st Embodiment-3rd Embodiment, it will alert | report that the kind of jackpot is contained in the hold | maintain by the prior alerting | reporting effect of the same aspect as a continuation effect. In the fifth embodiment, a predetermined number of game balls are won to notify that any type of jackpot is included in the hold. In addition, as a prior notification effect, a prior notification effect in the same manner as a continuous effect may be executed, the number of open releases may be notified, or a prescribed number of game balls can be won. You may make it alert | report to.

  In each embodiment, the type of jackpot game (execution target jackpot game) that causes the advance notification effect to be executed is not limited to a jackpot game that is opened multiple times. In addition, as a prior notification effect, a prior notification effect in the same mode as a continuous effect may be executed, the number of open releases may be notified, or a prescribed number of game balls can be won. You may make it alert | report to. In addition, as a prior notification effect, a prior notification effect in the same mode as a continuous effect may be executed, the number of open releases may be notified, or a prescribed number of game balls can be won. You may make it alert | report to.

  In each embodiment, if either of the execution target jackpot game for executing the prior notification effect or the execution target jackpot game notified by the prior notification effect is a plurality of open jackpot games, the prior notification effect is executed. You may do it. In addition, as a prior notification effect, a prior notification effect in the same manner as a continuous effect may be executed, the number of pending releases may be notified, or a prescribed number of game balls can be won. You may make it alert | report to.

-In each embodiment, you may change the frequency | count of opening / closing operation | movement of the top prize winning opening 18. FIG. For example, the upper prize winning opening 18 may be opened and closed four times during one round game.
-In each embodiment, it is good also considering the number of special winning a prize mouths as one.

  In each embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display, but may be a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED display display or a mechanical display display such as a drum.

-In each embodiment, although it implemented in the pachinko gaming machine using a special design and a decoration design, you may materialize in the pachinko gaming machine using only a special design.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) A big hit lottery to determine whether or not a big hit is made upon entering the starting means, and if the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game consisting of a round game that opens the winning means is given and the big hit game In a gaming machine capable of performing a notification effect of notifying a big hit in a hold during the big hit game when there is a start big ball in the big hit game among the start hold balls held in the game, the type of the big hit game Includes a normal jackpot game and a special jackpot game. The normal jackpot game releases the winning means once in one round game, and the opening time is one time of the winning means in the special jackpot game. It is set longer than the opening time, and a plurality of types of special jackpot games are prepared. These special jackpot games are round games that constitute jackpot games. While the number of times is set to the same number and the opening time of one time of the winning means in the round game is set to the same time, the number of times the winning means is released in one round game is different. In the case where the jackpot game for executing the notification effect is the first jackpot game and the jackpot game that is the target of the on-hold bonus game is the second jackpot game, the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of the jackpot games is the special jackpot game.

  (B) A big hit lottery to determine whether or not a big hit is made when the starting means is entered, and if the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game consisting of a round game that opens the winning means is given and the big hit game In a gaming machine capable of performing a notification effect of notifying a big hit in a hold during the big hit game when there is a start big ball in the big hit game among the start hold balls held in the game, the type of the big hit game Includes a normal jackpot game and a special jackpot game. The normal jackpot game releases the winning means once in one round game, and the opening time is one time of the winning means in the special jackpot game. It is set longer than the opening time, and a plurality of types of special jackpot games are prepared. These special jackpot games are round games that constitute jackpot games. While the number of times is set to the same number and the opening time of one time of the winning means in the round game is set to the same time, the number of times the winning means is released in one round game is different. When the jackpot game for executing the notification effect is the first jackpot game and the jackpot game that is the target of the on-hold jackpot is the second jackpot game, the first jackpot game is the special jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (C) A big hit lottery to determine whether or not a big hit is made upon entering the starting means, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game consisting of a round game that opens the winning means is given and the big hit game In a gaming machine capable of performing a notification effect of notifying a big hit in a hold during the big hit game when there is a start big ball in the big hit game among the start hold balls held in the game, the type of the big hit game Includes a normal jackpot game and a special jackpot game. The normal jackpot game releases the winning means once in one round game, and the opening time is one time of the winning means in the special jackpot game. It is set longer than the opening time, and a plurality of types of special jackpot games are prepared. These special jackpot games are round games that constitute jackpot games. While the number of times is set to the same number and the opening time of one time of the winning means in the round game is set to the same time, the number of times the winning means is released in one round game is different. When the jackpot game for executing the notification effect is the first jackpot game, and the target jackpot game for the on-hold jackpot is the second jackpot game, the second jackpot game is the special jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (D) The notification effect is performed with a content for changing a background image displayed on the back of the symbol in the display means for displaying the symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to the item.

  GH: Image display unit, SW1, SW2: Start port switch, SW3, SW4: Count switch, 10: Game board, 11: Production display device, 12: Special symbol display device, 14, 15 ... Start winning port, 17, 19 ... Grand prize opening door, 18, 20 ... Grand prize opening, 45 ... Main control board, 45a ... Main control CPU, 45b ... Main control ROM, 45c ... Main control RAM, 46 ... Sub control board, 46a ... Central control CPU, 47... Production display control board, 47 a... Display control CPU.

Claims (4)

When a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made upon entering the starting means, and when the big hit lottery is won, the upper limit number of round games constituting the big hit game is set to the same number, One special jackpot game among a plurality of types of special jackpot games in which the number of times the winning means is released in one round game is different while the opening time of the winning means in the round game is set to the same time. In gaming machines that can execute
The plurality of types of special jackpot games include special jackpot games in which the total number of times the winning means are released exceeds the upper limit number of round games,
On-hold on-hit determination means for determining whether or not there is a start on-hold ball serving as a big hit that gives the special big hit game among the start on-hold balls held during the big hit game;
If the determination result of the on-hold jackpot determining means is affirmative, an effect executing means for executing a notification effect with an effect content configured based on the number of releases of the reserved special jackpot game during the running jackpot game; With
Notifying that there is a start holding ball that gives the special jackpot game by executing the notification effect ,
If there are a plurality of start holding balls that are big hits that give the special big hit game among the start holding balls held during the big hit game, the effect executing means is held during the big hit game being executed. A game machine characterized by causing the notification effect to be executed with the effect content configured based on the total number of times of opening of all special big hit games . According the total opening times for each jackpot gaming in the plurality of types of special jackpot gaming, to claim 1, characterized in that defined in the multiple of the total open count in the special jackpot gaming that該合meter opening number is smallest set Gaming machine.   If the determination result of the on-hold jackpot determining means is affirmative, the effect executing means triggers the number of game balls won in the winning means or the winning means during the special jackpot game for executing the notification effect The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect is executed when any of the number of prize balls paid out at a predetermined number reaches a predetermined number.   Control means for executing the symbol variation game based on the lottery lottery result,
  If the determination result of the on-hold jackpot determining means is affirmative, the control means, after the end of the special jackpot game that causes the notification effect to be executed, until the special jackpot game subject to the notification effect is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a variation time of the symbol variation game to be executed is controlled to be short.

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