JP5539085B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a continuous effect that suggests the possibility that a symbol variation game has a specific effect content over a plurality of symbol variation games.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol. In this type of pachinko machine, the player's interest is enhanced by executing a continuous effect that suggests whether or not a big hit symbol is displayed during the symbol variation game over a plurality of symbol variation games. (For example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is determined in advance whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening, and whether or not to perform continuous production is determined according to the result of the predetermined decision. A specific effect is performed for each one or a plurality of symbol variable games executed until the determined symbol variable game, and a continuous effect is executed.

JP-A-9-700

  By the way, in patent document 1, when it is determined that the continuous production based on the prior determination of the deviation is executed, the continuous production accompanied by the continuous production but eventually becomes a realization is realized. For this reason, if it is not determined that there is a continuous effect at the time of prior determination, even a continuous effect that will eventually be out of line with the continuous effect will not appear. As a result, when the symbol variation game is executed without a continuous effect, it is not determined that the symbol effect game stored at that time is determined in advance and the continuous effect is executed. As a result, since it is a configuration capable of executing a continuous performance, there is a possibility that the interest in the symbol variation game to be executed from now on is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to change the design variation game even in the case where a prior determination is made and a continuous effect is executed. It is to provide a gaming machine that does not lower the interest in the game.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a starting means for providing a starting condition for a symbol variation game by detecting the entry of a game ball, and a determination at the time of detecting the entrance of a game ball by the start means. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number value for use, and a game ball detected by the start means as a start-pending ball, and a random number for determination acquired at the time of detection of the entry are associated with each other and stored up to the upper limit number in the detection order Based on the value of the random number for determination that is associated with the first start-holding ball at the start of the symbol variation game and the holding memory means, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by the value of the random number for determination are determined. A starting time determining means; a starting time determining means; a starting time determining means for predetermining the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by the value of a random number for determination acquired at the time of entering a game ball; Determination target based on the determination result of the time determination means Predetermining means for predetermining the execution of a continuous effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game has a specific effect content over a plurality of symbol variation games, and the predetermination unit executes the continuous effect If the decide to, and execution control means for controlling so as to perform a pre-symbol continuous effect, if the symbol variation game is not subject to the continuous presentation, are subject to the continuous presentation Special effect determining means capable of determining that the execution control means accompanies a special effect comprising the same effect contents as the time, and the specific effect content is determined by the symbol variation game via reach. a effect contents to be, the special effect determination unit, upon determination that to involve the special effect, according to the number of start-up pending balls stored in the hold memory means when the decision With decides to involve the special effect is the execution control unit, the symbol variation game decides to involve the special effect if not and the specific effect contents not subject to the continuous presentation, When the number of the starting and holding balls is less than the upper limit number, the probability that it is determined to accompany the special effect as the number increases is low, and when the number of the starting and holding balls is the upper limit number, the upper limit number In addition, when there is the start holding ball , the gist is that the probability of determining to accompany the special effect is higher than the number other than the minimum number .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the entering time determination means is configured such that the content of the effect of the symbol variation game is the content of the winning effect or via reach. In the case where the production content is out of date, the instruction information is generated to instruct that effect, and the predetermining means is instructed, while the production content of the symbol variation game is out of the reach without going through reach. If it is the content of the production, the predetermining means is not instructed to that effect, and the predetermining means can predetermine the execution of the continuous production in response to the instruction by the instruction information. To do.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, in the symbol variation game that is a target of the continuous effect, a specific image having a different expectation of winning is displayed. The gist of the special effect is that the specific image having the lowest expectation level is displayed among the specific images .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the interest in the symbol variation game from being lowered even when a prior determination is made and a continuous result is not executed.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. Explanatory drawing explaining production | presentation mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing which shows a reach probability. The flowchart which shows prefetch command setting processing. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining a slip-out prefetch command. Explanatory drawing explaining a big hit prefetch command. Explanatory drawing explaining a symbol prefetch command. Explanatory drawing explaining the execution conditions of the prefetch effect which becomes a big hit in each production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the execution conditions of the prefetch effect used as the losing in each production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining production | presentation content lottery. Explanatory drawing explaining special effect lottery. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the execution aspect of prefetching production.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled in an open and detachable manner. In addition, a front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. The front frame 14 has a window 14a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 15 capable of storing a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrally formed below the window 14a. Yes. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 14a is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. The game board 13 is attached to the middle frame 12. In addition, the game board 13 and the front frame 14 are provided with a decoration lamp 16 that constitutes an electric decoration display unit that performs a light emission effect. In addition, a speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs sound effects is disposed at the lower right portion of the front frame 11.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 18 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and below the front frame 14. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 18, a launch handle 19 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is fired on the game board 13 is mounted. ing.

Next, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board 13, a substantially circular game area 13 a that guides a game ball that is launched by operating the launch handle 19 and that is the main body of a pachinko game is formed. The game board 13 is provided with an effect display device H2 as display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH. Further, the game board 13 is provided with a display frame (center accessory) 20 with various decorations. The effect display device H2 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device H2, 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 H2 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device H0 as a display means is provided at the lower right of the game board 13. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device H0 is a 7-segment display device. In the special symbol display device H0, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of special symbols set as symbols to be varied in the special symbol display device H0 are displayed in a row. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  When the symbol variation game is started on the special symbol display device H0, the effect display device H2 and the special symbol display device H0 simultaneously start the variation display of symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) by the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, with the start of the symbol change game, the special symbol display device H0 starts changing the special symbol, while the effect display device H2 starts changing the decorative symbols in each column. Then, on the effect display device H2 and the special symbol display device H0, based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) or the off symbol (outlier display result) is confirmed and stopped simultaneously at the end of the symbol variation game. The At this time, in the special symbol display device H0 and the effect display device H2, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined and stopped on any display device, while the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed. In the case of a detachment, the detachment symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on any display device. The jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop display in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. Also, the lost symbol is displayed in a definite stop display in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is lost.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device H0 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit or miss) from among a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol. Is displayed as a fixed stop when the symbol variation game ends. The special symbols are classified into two types of jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots and one type of missed symbols that can recognize misplacements.

When a big win is won in the big win lottery, the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop in the symbol change game, and then the big hit game is given to the player.
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device H2 is formed much larger than the display area of the special symbol display device H0. The display device H2 is arranged prominently in front of the player. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display contents of the effect display device H2 in which the display effect is performed by various images in front of his / her own eyes than the special symbol display device H0, and in the symbol change game of the effect display device H2. A big hit or a loss is recognized from the symbol combination that is derived and displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device H2 displays eight types of numbers [0] to [7] as decorative patterns for each column. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device H2 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device H2 are different, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [ 767] etc.). The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in each column in the effect display device H2, when the symbol variation game is started, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device H2. The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns are temporarily displayed as the same symbols, and columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol is changing, while the “pause display” is the state within the display area. Is a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In addition, in the special symbol display device H0 and the effect display device H2, the corresponding symbol variation game and the display effect relating to the symbol variation game are started and ended simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and stopped simultaneously. Is displayed).

  The effect display device H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device H0 in which the symbol variation game is executed. The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device H0 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device H2 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol correspond. The fixed stop is displayed. For example, when a big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device H0, a big hit symbol combination such as [222] or [777] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device H2. . Further, when the special symbol display device H0 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop, the symbol display combinations such as [121] and [345] are also displayed in the final stop display on the effect display device H2. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to each symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which symbols in three columns are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols) is performed. Yes.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 so as to sandwich the special symbol display device H0. In this normal symbol display device H10, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which one normal symbol is derived by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols. In the normal symbol display device H10, internal lottery (whether or not the lower start winning opening 27 is opened by the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 26) or not is performed in addition to the big winning lottery performed separately from the big hit lottery or not The lottery result of “winning lottery” is displayed. Then, in the normal symbol display device H10 of this embodiment, when the symbol per symbol is determined by lottery per symbol, the symbol for the symbol corresponding to the symbol in the symbol variation game is displayed as a fixed stop display (left side). LED is turned on. On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device H10 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol deviation is determined by lottery per universal symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol is displayed in a fixed stop display (right side) in the normal symbol variation game. LED is turned on.

  Further, below the display frame 20 on the game board 13, a lower start winning as a starting means having an upper starting winning port 25 as a starting means having a game ball entrance 25a and a gaming ball entrance 27a. The mouths 27 are arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start winning opening 25 is configured such that the entrance 25a is always open so as to allow entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 27 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 26 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 27a is opened to allow entry of a sphere. In other words, the lower start winning opening 27 is configured such that it is impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 26 opens to open the entrance 27a.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 27, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered are disposed. The upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 27 detect a game ball that has been entered (entrance detection), whereby a start condition for a symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of award balls are detected. Can be granted.

  Also, on the game board 13, under each start winning opening 25, 27, a large winning opening as a winning means including a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown ( A special electric accessory 29) is provided. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 28 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win a large number of winning balls. Can be obtained. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by an internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  In the game board 13, a special symbol holding storage display device Ra is provided below the special symbol display device H0. In the present embodiment, the special symbol reservation storage display device Ra is configured by four LEDs. Then, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra informs the player of the number of special design start reserved balls stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start hold storage number”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a game ball that has been entered as a start hold ball when the game ball enters each start winning opening 25, 27, and the number of start hold balls is a special symbol. The number of reserved memories is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35). The special figure start reserved memory number indicates the number of symbol variation games that are on hold (while waiting for the symbol variation game). As for the special figure start reserved memory number, the start hold memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters each start winning opening 25, 27, and the start hold memory number is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters each start winning opening 25, 27 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). It has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the number of reserved memories notified by the special symbol reserved memory display device Ra is displayed at the lower part of the display area of the effect display device H2 (image display unit GH). The number is displayed as the hold display image Rha. The hold display image Rha corresponds to the hold memory number notified by the special symbol hold memory display device Ra, and the hold memory number is notified in the order of the hold images Rha1 to Rha4 in order from the left imitating “O”. . If the special figure start reserved memory number is “1”, only the reserved image Rha1 is stored, if it is “2”, only two of the stored images Rha1 and Rha2 are stored, and if “3”, the stored images Rha1 to Rha3 are 3 If only one is “4”, all four of the reserved images Rha1 to Rha4 are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol reserved memory display device Ra plays a role of indicating the number of reserved memories actually stored inside the machine, while the reserved display image Rha gives the player the number of reserved memories. It plays a role to make it easier to understand. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the number of special figure starting reservation memories from the display mode of the hold display image Rha. The display mode of the hold display image Rha is controlled by an effect display control board 37 described in detail later.

  In addition, in the hold display image Rha, the hold state of the symbol variation game based on the start hold ball stored inside the machine as the special figure start hold storage number is also notified. The on-hold state is the order in which the symbol variation game based on the starting suspension ball is executed in each symbol variation game. In the hold display image Rha, the hold state of the symbol change game held as the symbol change game is notified by the hold images Rha1 to Rha4. For example, in the hold display image Rha, the hold image Rha1 notifies a hold state in which the symbol variation game is executed first among the symbol variation games on hold. In this case, the symbol variation game is based on the start hold ball stored first among the start hold balls stored as the special figure start hold memory number. In addition, the hold image Rha2 reports a hold state in which the symbol variation game is executed secondly among the symbol variation games on hold. In this case, the symbol variation game is based on the start-holding ball stored secondly among the start-holding balls stored as the special figure start-holding storage number. As a result, the player can play the symbol variation game based on the start reserved ball stored when the game ball is detected at each start winning opening 25, 27 among the pending symbol variation games. It can be visually recognized from the reserved image what number is executed.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 23 is disposed on the left side of the display frame 20 in the game board 13. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 23 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 23. The normal symbol operation gate 23 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game, triggered by the passage of the game ball.

  In the game board 13, a normal symbol hold storage display device M having four LEDs is provided above the normal symbol display device H10. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device M notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for normal symbols stored in the inside of the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the normal figure start hold storage number”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a game ball that has entered the game as a start-reserved ball when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 23 arranged on the left side of the display frame 20. The number of start-and-hold balls is stored in the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a normal start / hold storage number. The normal figure start reserved memory number indicates the number of normal symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for the normal symbol variation game). The normal figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 23, and is subtracted by 1 when the normal symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 23 during the normal symbol variation game, the number of universal symbol start reserved memory is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability change function is based on the fact that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. After the jackpot game is over, the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery is changed from the low probability lottery state to the low probability lottery state. This is a function for giving a probability variation state (probability variation state) to be varied. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the lottery probability of the big hit fluctuates with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. Therefore, the probability variation state is a privilege advantageous for the player, and the player has such a privilege. Playing games with the expectation that it will be a promising big hit.

  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. In the present embodiment, the special symbol of the special symbol jackpot symbol is set as a special symbol for probability variation big hit, and the non-specific symbol is set as a special symbol for non-probable variation big hit.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big winning symbol combination constituted by [111] [333] [555] [777] among the decorative symbols displayed to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device H2 (special big hit) Display result), and a symbol combination (probability-decision jackpot symbol) that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device H2, the jackpot symbol constituted by [000] [222] [444] [666] It is set as a symbol combination that can recognize the big hit definitely (a big hit symbol of probability variation non-deterministic). In this way, the probability variation status is different between the probability variation confirmed big hit symbol and the probability variation non-determined big hit symbol, and the probability variation confirmed big hit symbol is more playable than the probability variation undetermined big hit symbol. It is set as a symbol that is advantageous to the person.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “variable shortening”). The variable function shortens the variation time of the normal symbol variation game, and the lottery probability state (winning probability per regular symbol) of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the normal symbol activation gate 23 is higher than the low probability lottery state. This is a function for giving a variable state changing to a probability lottery state as a privilege. In addition, the open / close blades 26 of the lower start winning opening 27 are opened and closed with different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game when the variable state is given and when the variable state is not given. It is like that. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is not given, the first and second opening times (for example, 200 ms) after the opening / closing blade 26 is opened for the first number of times (for example, one time). ) It keeps open until it passes. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is given, the number of times the opening / closing blade 26 opens is increased (for example, three times) to a second number greater than the first number, The opening state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1740 ms) longer than the first opening time elapses after the opening in one opening. In other words, the open / close blade 26 is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the variable state is applied, compared to the state where the variable state is not applied. During the variable speed state, the opening / closing blade 26 operates favorably for the player, and the rate of entry of game balls into the lower start winning opening 27 per unit time is improved. Become. 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. In the present embodiment, the number of times the variable state is given varies depending on the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, the player can improve the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 27 than the rate of entering the upper start winning opening 25 in the variable state. As a result, the player can benefit from the reduced state in the changed state.

  In the present embodiment, the shortage state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 26 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time increasing state. On the other hand, the non-changeable state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 26 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time non-increasing state. In the variable speed state (opening time increasing state), the total time for which the opening and closing blades 26 are opened by one ordinary map increases compared to the non-shortening state.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is won after winning the big hit in the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 29 (the special winning entry door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds set as an upper limit (15 in this embodiment). One round game is based on the condition that either a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. finish. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one type of big hit game is determined from two types of big hit games (probable big hit or non-probable big hit), and the determined big hit game is It is to be granted. Of the two types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In determining the special symbol (big hit symbol), a random symbol for symbol distribution described later is used, and the special symbol is selected based on the extracted value of the random number for symbol distribution.

  The jackpot symbol that can be selected in the present embodiment is a symbol belonging to two groups consisting of a specific symbol and a non-specific symbol. In the present embodiment, 40 types of jackpot symbols belong to the specific symbol, and 10 types of jackpot symbols belong to the non-specific symbol. For this reason, for special symbols belonging to these groups, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for symbol distribution (in this embodiment, all 50 integer values from 0 to 49) are given in a predetermined number (in this embodiment). One by one). That is, the ratio of the total bonuses of special symbols is 80% for specific symbols (40/50) and 20% for non-specific symbols (10/50). As a result, in this embodiment, 80% of the entire jackpot is a probable variation jackpot, and 20% of the entire jackpot is a non-probable variation jackpot.

  In the jackpot game based on the specific symbol and the non-specific symbol, the prescribed number of rounds is “15”, and the grand prize winning opening 29 is opened “one time” during one round game (in this embodiment, 25000 (ms)). By doing so, the big winning opening 29 is opened “15 times” during the big hit game. In addition, the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game in the jackpot game based on the specific symbol and the non-specific symbol is set to “8 balls”.

  And after the end of the big hit game based on a specific symbol, regardless of the internal control state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, until the end of the positive change state (no limit (until next big hit)) after the big hit game ends A variable state is given. In FIG. 3, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the certain variable state is described as “no limit”. In addition, after the big hit game based on the non-specific symbol is finished, the game changes to the non-probable change state and the 50 times (maximum value) symbol change game after the big hit game regardless of the internal control state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. A state is granted.

  In these jackpot games, the opening time is “7.00 seconds (7000 (ms))”, the round game time of each round game is “25.00 seconds (25000 (ms))”, and the ending time is “ 14.60 seconds (14600 (ms)) "is set.

  In the present embodiment, each round game of the jackpot game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, the round game time of each round game is the maximum time.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability variation big hit is more advantageous to the player because both the probability variation state and the short variation state are given than the non-probability variation big hit. And depending on the probable change state, not only can the player win a winning ball by promising at least one big win, but also the reduction of the game ball held by the player can be suppressed by giving the change state. it can. For this reason, after probability variation big hit based on a specific symbol, possibility that more (large amount) prize balls can be acquired than after non-probability variation big hit based on a non-specific symbol increases. As a result, winning based on the probability variation jackpot based on the specific symbol is more advantageous to the player than winning the non-probable variation jackpot game based on the non-specific symbol.

  The award ball is a game ball that is given as a prize to the player for one ball entering the special winning opening 29. In the comparison after each big hit, the small number or the large number of winning balls is the situation after the end of each big hit (the next big hit is promised, or the reduction of the game ball is suppressed by the variable state) A small amount or a large amount when award balls that can be earned are compared. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, “13 balls” game balls are set to be paid out as a prize ball for one ball entering the big prize opening 29. If the maximum number of balls entered in a round game is set to “8 balls”, and “8 balls” game balls enter the big prize opening, the game balls of “104 balls” are paid out to the players as prize balls. Will be.

  In the present embodiment, the winning prize ball is the player's gain. The player's profits that can be expected differ depending on the situation after the big hit (whether the next big hit is promised or the decrease in the number of game balls can be suppressed by the variable state). That is, in this embodiment, it differs depending on whether a probability variation state or a variation state is imparted, and the non-probability variation state (50 times variation state) is not assigned among the set big hits. The player's earning profit that can be expected after a probabilistic big hit that gives a probable change state (unchangeable state with no limit) is set larger than that after the probable big hit. In the present embodiment, a probable big hit that is relatively larger than the other wins (non-probable big hits) is a big profit per player.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of notifications to the player that it is in the internal control state (probability change state or non-probability change state) as the effect performed in the effect display device H2. It is configured to be able to execute (two in this embodiment) effect modes. Specifically, a probability change effect mode MA for notifying the player that a variable state is being given and that a high probability lottery state (probability change state) is present is configured to be executable by the effect display device H2. Moreover, the non-probability change effect mode MB which notifies a player that it is a low-probability lottery state (non-probability change state) is comprised so that execution with the effect display apparatus H2 is possible. Note that the non-probable variation effect mode MB may be executed in the variable state or in the non-variable state.

  In each effect mode MA, MB, the effect display device H2 displays the corresponding background images GA, GB as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the effect display device H2 displays a background image displayed in association with the symbol variation game, and displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image. The symbol variation game is executed by displaying the ornament symbols variably. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, various effect modes are executed based on the background image displayed on the effect display device H2, and the player grasps the type of the effect mode currently staying from the type of the background image. It has come to be able to do. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding symbols displayed in the symbol variation game, and is displayed in association with each decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol variation game. It is different from the thing.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the transition destination (transition mode) of the effect mode is predetermined for each special symbol (winning symbol) that is the basis of winning. More specifically, when winning the probability variation jackpot based on the specific symbol, the transition to the probability variation effect mode MA is determined after the end of the jackpot game. In this case, in the symbol variation game, the jackpot symbol combination by the decorative symbol of the certainty change confirmation is confirmed and stopped. In addition, when a non-probable variation jackpot based on a non-specific symbol is won, a transition to the non-probability variation effect mode MB is determined after the jackpot game ends. In this case, in the symbol variation game, the jackpot symbol combination by the decorative symbol that is not surely changed is confirmed and stopped.

Next, a transition mode of the effect mode accompanying the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the mode transition mode during stay in the probability variation effect mode MA will be described.
When a specific symbol is won while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA, after the symbol variation game is over, the game proceeds to the probability variation effect mode MA again through a big hit game. Further, when a non-specific symbol is won while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA, after the symbol variation game is over, the game shifts to a non-probability variation effect mode MB through a big hit game.

Next, the mode transition aspect during stay of the non-probability change production mode MB is demonstrated.
When a specific symbol is won while staying in the non-probable variation mode MB, after the symbol variation game is over, the game proceeds to a probable variation mode MA through a jackpot game. Further, when a non-specific symbol is won while staying in the non-probable variation effect mode MB, after the symbol variation game is over, the game shifts again to the non-probable variation effect mode MB through a big hit game. In addition, during the stay in the non-probability variation effect mode MB, the non-probability variation effect mode MB is continued even if the end condition (end of 50 symbol variation games) is satisfied.

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

  The sub integrated control board 36 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 35. The effect display control board 37 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device H2 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub control board 36. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 38 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 35 and the sub control board 36, and the lighting mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 and Controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 35, the sub-integrated control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the main control board 35, a main control CPU 35a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 35b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 35a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 35c is provided. A main control ROM 35b and a main control RAM 35c are connected to the main control CPU 35a. The main control CPU 35a is connected to a start port switch SW1 for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper start winning port 25 and a start port switch SW2 for detecting a game ball that has entered the lower start winning port 27. ing. The main control CPU 35a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 23. Also, a special symbol display device H0 and a normal symbol display device H10 are connected to the main control CPU 35a via a symbol display board 39. A special symbol reservation storage display device Ra and a normal symbol reservation storage display device M are connected to the main control CPU 35a via a symbol display board 39.

  In addition, the main control CPU 35a updates the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a pattern distribution random number, a universal pattern determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) whether or not to make a big hit. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for symbol distribution is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device H0 when the big win is won in the big hit lottery. The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. Further, the main control CPU 35a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control RAM 35c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 35b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 35b. The variation pattern is determined by displaying the symbols on the effect display device H2 and the special symbol display device H0 after the symbols variation game is started by the symbol variation start on the effect display device H2 and the special symbol display device H0. It shows a pattern that is a base of a game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until the end of the variable game. That is, the variation pattern can specify the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Also, the outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combinations that are out of place without being subjected to the reach effect. In the reach production, in the symbol variation game using the decoration design of the production display device H2, after the reach symbol combination is formed, the symbol combination (the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is an effect performed in In the special symbol display device H0, 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 35b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 1439 integers from 0 to 1438). In addition, the big hit judgment value is a low probability big hit judgment value used in the big hit lottery when the internal control state is in an uncertain change state (low probability lottery state), and when the internal control state is a probable change state (high probability lottery state). There is a jackpot judgment value for high probability used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (33 in the present embodiment) is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (four in the present embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 4/1439, while the probability of winning a big win in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 1439. 33 minutes.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, four values of “7, 12, 21, 34” are determined as the jackpot determination values in the non-probable change state, while the jackpot determination values in the probability change state 33 values of “7, 12, 21, 34, 47, 51, 65, 75, 88, 96,...” Are defined. In the jackpot determination value of the present embodiment, common jackpot determination values “7, 12, 21, 34” included in the jackpot determination value in both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state are defined. Further, in the jackpot judgment value of the present embodiment, the jackpot judgment value in the probability variation state is the jackpot judgment value for probability variation “47, 51, 65, 75, 88, 96,... (Other than the common jackpot judgment value). "Is set. Thus, in the jackpot lottery based on the big hit determination random number that matches the common jackpot determination value, the big hit lottery based on the jackpot determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value, while the big hit lottery based on the presence or absence of the probability variation state, The jackpot is only given when the probability variation state is given.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 35b. The reach determination value is determined from among the numerical values (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that the reach determination random number can take. Furthermore, the reach determination value includes a reach determination value when the internal control state is the non-change state and a reach determination value when the internal control state is the change state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in the reach determination value in the non-variable state (variable state “none”), the special figure start pending storage number after 1 subtraction is “0” “1”. Sometimes “34 (values from 0 to 33)” is determined, “2” is “17 (values from 0 to 16)”, and “3” is “4 (values from 0 to 3)”. It has been. In the reach determination value in the variable state (variable state “present”), “4 (value of 0 to 3)” is obtained when the special figure start pending storage number after 1 subtraction is “0 to 3”. It has been established.

  In addition, the number of reach determination values in the non-variable state varies depending on the number of special figure start hold memories after 1 subtraction accompanying the start of the symbol variation game. For example, if the special figure start hold memory number before execution of the symbol variation game is “1”, the special figure start hold memory number after 1 subtraction is “0”. That is, in the non-variable state (variable state “None”), the number of reach determination hold values after subtraction of “1” is “0” “1”. More than the number of reach determination values (3 in this example) when the number of reserved memories is “2” or “3”. In addition, the number of reach determination values in the variable state is set to be the same regardless of the special figure start holding memory number after 1 subtraction accompanying the start of the symbol variation game.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a variation pattern distribution table. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a stores information (type information) indicating the type of the previous jackpot game, so that the type information and the internal control state (presence / absence of a probable change state and The variation pattern distribution table used is determined from the presence / absence of a variable state. In other words, the fluctuation pattern distribution table is prepared for each type information and internal control status, and whether the result of internal lottery (whether it is a big hit, the type of big hit (special symbol), or if there is a reach, is reached? This is a table for specifying the variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number every time. In the variation pattern distribution table, variation patterns are associated with numerical values (251 integers from 0 to 250) that can be taken by variation pattern distribution random numbers.

  In the relationship between the type information and the internal control state, the variation pattern selection mode during stay in the probability variation mode MA, the variation pattern selection mode during the non-probability variation mode MB stay in the variation state, It is possible to specify each variation pattern selection mode during the stay in the non-probabilistic variation mode MB. Specifically, if the last type information is a specific symbol, the staying in the probability variation effect mode MA is specified on the effect. In addition, if the type information is the non-specific symbol last time, it is specified that the non-probable change effect mode MB is staying on the effect. In this case, the non-changeable effect mode MB at the time of the changed state is specified in the variable state, and the non-changeable effect mode MB at the time of the non-changed state is specified in the non-changed state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for example, in the variation pattern distribution table corresponding to the internal lottery result of the loss reach, the variation pattern selection mode is varied according to the type information and the internal control state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reach production includes normal reach production (“normal”), weak SP reach production (“weak SP”), strong SP reach production (“strong SP”), and strong SP. It is classified as one of reach production (“strong and strong SP”). And the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is provided with the change pattern for specifying the contents of each effect classified into these.

  And in the variation pattern distribution table according to the internal lottery result of the outreach reach for the non-probabilistic variation mode MB in the non-variable short state, "normal", "weak SP", "strong SP", "strong strong SP" Each production content classified into each can be selected. The variation pattern distribution table according to the internal lottery result of the divergence reach with respect to the non-probable variation production mode MB in the variable state is configured so that the production contents classified as “weak SP” can be selected. In addition, in the variation pattern distribution table according to the internal lottery result of the outlier reach for the probability variation effect mode MA, the effect contents classified into “normal” and “weak SP” can be selected.

  Further, the main control ROM 35b stores a standard hit value. The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in internal lottery (lottery per common figure) for whether or not per common figure, and a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for judgment per common figure (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250) ). Furthermore, the per-map decision value is the low-probability per-map decision value used in the lottery per lot when the internal control state is non-variable, and the per-map figure when the internal control status is variable. There is a judgment value per common map for high probability used in the lottery. In addition, the number of judgment values per common figure in the variable state (250 in the present embodiment) is larger than the number of judgment values per common figure in the non-variable state (10 in the present embodiment). Is set. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning per map in the lottery in the variable state is 250/251, while in the lottery per non-variable state in the lottery. The probability of winning per regular map is 10/251.

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

Next, the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the effect display control board 37, a display control CPU 37a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 37b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 37a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 37c is provided. An effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 37a. Further, the display control CPU 37a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 37b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 will be described.

  First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 35a based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 35a of this embodiment executes a special symbol input process (FIG. 6) and a special symbol start process (FIG. 7) every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in this embodiment). In the main control CPU 35a of the present embodiment, the special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not a game ball has won a start winning opening (upper starting winning opening 25 or lower starting winning opening 27) (step S1). ). In step S1, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize by determining whether or not the detection signals output from the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that have detected the game ball have been input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative (when no prize is awarded), the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative (when winning), the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit number of four. (Step S2). When the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of special figure start hold memory = 4), the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (the special figure start hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 (+1) to the special figure start hold memory number and rewrites the special figure start hold memory number (step S3). Subsequently, the main control CPU 35a reads the values of the big hit determination random number, the symbol distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number (determination random number) from the main control RAM 35c. (Step S4). In step S4, the main control CPU 35a stores the acquired values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the special figure start pending storage number (after 1 addition). Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a executes a prefetch command setting process (step S5), and ends the special symbol input process. This pre-read command setting process is based on the various detection (preliminary determination) results based on the respective values acquired in response to detection of winning at the starting winning port (upper starting winning port 25 or lower starting winning port 27). This is a process for generating and outputting various prefetching commands for allowing the sub integrated control board 36 to grasp before the start of the symbol variation game. The prefetch command setting process will be described later in detail.

  Note that the game ball that has entered the start winning port (upper start winning port 25 or lower start winning port 27) is stored in the main control RAM 35c as a start holding ball, and therefore the main control RAM 35c is reserved in this embodiment. It functions as a storage means. The main control CPU 35a for acquiring each value of random numbers (various random numbers for determination) functions as a random number acquisition unit when detecting a winning at the start winning opening (upper starting winning opening 25 or lower starting winning opening 27).

  In step S3, the main control CPU 35a, when adding 1 to the special figure start reserved memory number, outputs a hold command for instructing the reserved memory number added by 1 to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a). To do. With the hold command, the display mode of the corresponding hold display image Rha displayed as an image on the effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) is updated to the corresponding display mode. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a controls the special symbol hold memory display device Ra so that the number of hold lamps corresponding to the reserved memory number after the rewriting is turned on as the special figure start reserved memory number is rewritten.

  Note that the main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the special figure start hold memory number exceeding the upper limit number when step S2 is negative (start hold memory number = 4), and obtains each step acquired in step S4 when affirmative. Also does not get a value.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7, in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 35a first determines whether or not the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are in a variable display (during variation), or is in a big hit game. It is determined whether or not there is (step S11). In step S11, the main control CPU 35a makes a determination by confirming information set when a symbol variation game, which will be described later, is being executed, or information set when a jackpot game is being played. If the determination result of step S11 is affirmative (if it is fluctuating or big hit), the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S11 is negative (when it is not changing or big hit), the main control CPU 35a reads the special figure start hold storage number (step S12). In addition, the main control CPU 35a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the symbol variation game is being executed (the symbol variation game is executed).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 35a subtracts 1 (−1) from the number of special figure start hold storage numbers and rewrites it (step S13). Then, the main control CPU 35a reads each value of the random number (each value acquired in step S4) stored in association with the earliest reserved memory number among the special figure start reserved memory numbers (step S14). And the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S13, when the special figure start reserved memory number is subtracted by 1, the main control CPU 35a outputs a hold command instructing the reserved memory number obtained by subtracting 1 to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a). With the hold command, the display mode of the hold display image Rha displayed on the effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) is updated to the corresponding display mode. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a controls the special symbol hold memory display device Ra so that the number of hold lamps corresponding to the reserved memory number after the rewriting is turned on as the special figure start reserved memory number is rewritten.

  Further, in more detail about step S14, the main control CPU 35a reads each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the earliest reserved memory number “1” among the special figure start reserved memory numbers, Each value of the random number is rewritten to each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start pending storage number “2”. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a associates each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold memory number “2” with the special figure start hold memory number “3”. Rewrite each random number value stored in the storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a associates each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold memory number “3” with the special figure start hold memory number “4”. Rewrite each random number value stored in the storage area.

  Subsequently, when proceeding to step S15, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number among the random numbers read out in the previous step S14 matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b. Judgment is made and a big hit judgment (big hit lottery) is performed. In step S15, the main control CPU 35a performs a jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value corresponding to the internal control state.

  When the determination result in step S15 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 35a sets “1” in a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S16). Then, the main control CPU 35a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device H0 from the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the random symbol for symbol distribution among the random numbers read out in the previous step S14. Determine (step S17). Note that the special symbol jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device H0 is classified as either a specific symbol or a non-specific symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the jackpot effect that can be selected (step S18). Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a proceeds to step S19.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S15 is negative (not the big hit), the main control CPU 35a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to form a reach (with reach) (step S20). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the reach determination random number out of the random numbers read in the previous step S14 matches the reach determination value during the process of step S20. Note that the reach determination value is different depending on the number of special figure start pending storage during the process of step S14.

  If the determination result in step S20 is affirmative (when reach is present), the main control CPU 35a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device H0 as a fixed stop (step S21). Next, the main control CPU 35a determines a variation pattern from among selectable reach reach effects (step S22). Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S19.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S20 is negative (when there is no reach), the main control CPU 35a determines the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device H0 as a fixed stop (step S23). Next, the main control CPU 35a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the offending effects that can be selected (step S24). Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S19.

  When determining the variation pattern in steps S18, S22, and S24, the main control CPU 35a identifies the variation pattern distribution table identified from the (current) type information and the internal control state at the previous step. Of the random numbers read in S14, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern distribution random number. Thus, at the start of the symbol variation game, based on each value of the random number stored in association with the earliest reserved memory number, for main control for determining the effect contents of the symbol variation game indicated by each value The CPU 35a functions as start time determination means.

  The main control CPU 35a that has shifted to step S19 executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing in the output process to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a). To do. Specifically, the main control CPU 35a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device H0 so that the special symbol (the symbol variation game) starts to vary. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 35a outputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol for instructing a special symbol to be a final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 35a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern so as to display the special symbol display device H0. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 35a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs a symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

  Then, when the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit (when “1” is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 35a of the type specified based on the final stop symbol Start the control of the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 35a outputs an opening command at the start of the big hit game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and further outputs an ending command at the end of the big hit game in the big hit game specified based on the special symbol. Output. The opening command instructs the start of the opening (effect), the round command instructs the start of the round game (effect), and the ending command instructs the start of the ending (effect). Further, the main control CPU 35a controls to open the big winning opening 29 at the start of each round game in the big hit game specified based on the special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 35a measures a predetermined round game time for each round game in the jackpot game specified based on the special symbol, and inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW3 to enter the round game. Count the number of game balls entered. Then, the main control CPU 35a, in each round game of the big hit game, fulfills the winning condition by satisfying one of the end conditions that the round game time has passed and the upper limit number of game balls have entered. The mouth 29 is controlled to be closed. Then, the main control CPU 35a executes a round game for a specified number of rounds (15 times).

  In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has finished the big hit game sets “1” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given when the internal control state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit game ends. Outputs a probability change command indicating that a probability change state is to be given. Further, the main control CPU 35a sets the probability variation flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability variation command indicating that the non-probability variation state is imparted when the non-probability variation state is imparted after the big hit game ends. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be added and also applies the variable state when the variable state is to be provided after the end of the big hit game. Outputs a variable command indicating. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a sets 50 times as the number of times of operation when the uncertain change big hit is won, subtracts the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, and the number of times of operation is When “0 (zero)” is reached, the variable state is ended as the end condition of the variable state is satisfied. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a sets “0” to the operation flag and outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given.

  The probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set) when a big hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit is generated, the main control CPU 35a ends the probability changing state and the changing state with the start of the big hit game. Further, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. With these probability change command, non-accuracy change command, change-short command, and non-change-short command, the overall control CPU 36a is currently in a sure-change state or a non-change-change state, or is in a change-state or non-change-state. You can see if there is.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a that has finished the big hit game confirms the special figure start reserved memory number at the end of the big hit game, executes the process related to the symbol change game based on the start hold ball, Let the game play. On the other hand, the main control CPU 35a causes the symbol variation game to be executed until a game ball enters each start winning opening 25, 27 when the special figure start reserved memory number at the end of the big hit game is “0”. Without waiting.

Next, the control contents executed by the main control CPU 35a with respect to the normal symbol will be described.
The main control CPU 35a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the normal symbol operation gate 23, that is, whether or not a detection signal output when the normal symbol variation switch SW4 detects a game ball has been input. . When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a performs a hold determination as to whether or not the number of usual chart start hold memories stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit of 4. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (the number of stored general-purpose drawings on hold = 4), the main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the number of stored general-purpose maps on hold that exceeds the upper limit, and the random number for determination per map Also does not get a value. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the normal figure start hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 35a adds +1 (add 1) to the normal figure start hold memory number, and rewrites the general figure start hold memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 35a changes the display content of the normal symbol hold storage display device M so as to represent the number of normal figure start hold memories after adding 1. Subsequently, when the hold determination is affirmatively determined, the main control CPU 35a reads and acquires the random number value for determination per common figure from the main control RAM 35c, and associates the value with the general figure start hold storage number. Is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c.

  The main control CPU 35a first determines whether or not the symbol (ordinary symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not a game is being played per ordinary symbol. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 35a reads the normal figure start reserved memory number immediately before the start of the normal symbol variation game, and determines whether or not the normal figure start reserved memory number is greater than "0". To do. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a decrements the usual start-up hold storage number by −1 (1 subtraction). Then, the main control CPU 35a obtains a random number for routine determination determination that is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of suspensions of the general chart start-up.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 35a reads the random number stored in the storage area associated with the usual figure start hold storage number “1” stored earliest. Further, after reading the random number, the main control CPU 35a associates the random number stored in the storage area associated with the normal start reservation storage number “2” with the normal start reservation storage number “1”. Stored in the storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the usual figure start hold memory number “3” in the storage area associated with the ordinary figure start hold memory number “2”. To do. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the usual figure start hold memory number “4” in the storage area associated with the ordinary figure start hold memory number “3”. To do. Further, the main control CPU 35a changes the display content of the normal symbol hold storage display device M so as to represent the number of the general symbol start hold storage after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the obtained random number for determining per common figure matches the determination value per common figure stored in the main control ROM 35b. Lottery per figure). Note that, in the present embodiment, the determination value per ordinary map is changed depending on whether or not a variable state is given.

  The main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device H10 with the start of the normal symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the normal symbol change by starting the normal symbol change game, and confirms and stops the normal symbol (the symbol per normal symbol or the symbol deviated from the normal symbol) determined at the elapse of a predetermined change time. Let The main control CPU 35a sets a different variation time as the variation time of the normal symbol variation game in accordance with the internal control state at the start of the normal symbol variation game, and displays the normal symbol in a fixed stop state. Specifically, the main control CPU 35a sets “10000 ms” as the variation time in the non-variable state, and the variation time is shorter than the non-variable state in the variable state. Set “1100 ms”. Thereby, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game performed in the variable state is shortened compared to the variation time of the symbol variation game performed in the non-variable state. Further, the main control CPU 35a controls the opening state of the opening / closing blades 26 after the normal symbol variation game that is a normal game is over. Then, the main control CPU 35a controls the opening mode of the opening / closing blades 26 in accordance with the internal control state at the time of the normal hit.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a counts the number of game balls that have entered the lower start winning opening 27 while the opening / closing blade 26 is opened. Then, when the counted number of game balls reaches the upper limit number (8 in this embodiment), the main control CPU 35a closes the open / close blade 26 at that time, and opens / closes based on the usual figure. The opening control of the blades 26 is finished. The main control CPU 35a that has finished the opening control of the opening and closing blades 26 based on the normal map, if the number of the general map start reserved memory at the time of the end is “1” or more, the next normal The symbol variation game is started. On the other hand, the main control CPU 35a, when the normal figure start reserved memory number at the end of the opening control of the opening and closing blades 26 is "0", until the game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 23 and the start condition is satisfied. , Without waiting to run the normal symbol variation game.

Next, the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 will be described.
When the overall control CPU 36 a of the sub overall control board 36 inputs a hold command, the overall control CPU 36 a outputs the command to the effect display control board 37. Further, when the CPU 36a for overall control of the sub overall control board 36 receives a change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. When the overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device H2 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the command, and designates the decided ornament symbol. The stop design designation command for the decorative design to be output is output to the effect display control board 37. When the overall control CPU 36a receives a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  Further, when the CPU 36a for overall control inputs a probability change command or a change command, the overall control RAM 36c sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been given. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets that the probability variation state is given to the overall control RAM 36c when the probability variation command is inputted, while the non-probability variation state is given to the overall control RAM 36c when the non-accuracy command is inputted. Set to. Further, the overall control CPU 36a sets that the variable state is given when the variable command is input to the central control RAM 36c, while the non-variable state is assigned when the non-variable command is input. This is set in the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the overall control RAM 36c until a probability change command, a non-change probability command, a change command, and a non-change command are input. The overall control CPU 36a knows whether or not the internal control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a certain change state or a short state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 36c. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs these commands of the probability variation command, the non-variability variation command, the variation command, and the non-variability command, the respective commands are output to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 as well. .

  The overall control CPU 36a also executes the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device H2 from the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the type of stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command. The symbol combination of the decorative symbols derived in is determined.

  More specifically, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 36a has the same symbols in all rows as a symbol symbol combination. A symbol combination (such as [111]) of symbols is determined. If the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change as a jackpot symbol combination based on the decorative symbol. If the jackpot symbol is a non-specific symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a jackpot symbol that is not surely determined as a jackpot symbol combination based on a decorative symbol.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of a decorative symbol that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines the outlier symbol combination that forms the reach. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines the offending symbol combination that does not form the reach. Then, the overall control CPU 36 a that has determined the decorative symbol outputs a stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol to the effect display control board 37.

  Further, in the control related to the execution of the jackpot game, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the execution of the opening effect, each round game effect, and the ending effect when various commands related to the jackpot game are input from the main control board 35. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a outputs, to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38, an effect instruction command for instructing the contents of the effect determined in advance according to the jackpot game to be given. That is, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the production contents of various effects corresponding to the big hit game that is given based on the special symbol that is confirmed and stopped.

Further, the overall control CPU 36a executes control related to the transition of the effect mode.
More specifically, the overall control CPU 36a controls the transition mode of the effect mode based on the commands related to the operation / non-operation of the variable speed state and the set value of the effect mode flag. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 36c. When setting the effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the effect mode during the stay to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38, respectively.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 based on the display control program will be described.
When a hold command is input, the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 controls the display mode of the hold display image Rha so that the display mode indicated by the command is obtained. Further, when the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 inputs a variation pattern designation command, it selects an effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and causes a symbol variation game to be played with the effect content. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying an image according to the effect contents using the image data of the display control ROM 37b based on the selected effect contents.

  Then, the display control CPU 37a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 4 ms). When the display control CPU 37a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the image display unit GH displays the symbol designated by the decorative symbol stop symbol designation command on the image display unit GH. The display content is controlled to end the symbol variation game.

  Further, when the display control CPU 37a receives an effect instruction command for instructing the effect contents of various effects (opening effect, each round game effect, ending effect) according to the big hit game from the overall control CPU 36a, the command is instructed. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so as to execute the effect content.

  Further, the display control CPU 37a executes control related to the transition of the effect mode. Specifically, when the display control CPU 37a inputs an effect instruction command for instructing the effect mode during the stay, the display content of the effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) is controlled in the indicated effect mode. For example, when the user is staying in the probability variation effect mode MA, the effect display device H2 displays a display image in the probability variation effect mode MA and also executes a symbol variation game according to the execution mode in the probability variation effect mode MA. The

  The voice / lamp control board 38 controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 16 and the voice output mode of the speaker 17 when various commands are input. That is, the voice / lamp control board 38 performs control so as to cause an effect according to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, similarly to the effect display control board 37.

Next, the prefetch command setting process (step S5 of the special symbol input process shown in FIG. 6) executed by the main control CPU 35a will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a continuous effect (prefetch effect) as a pre-effect is executed based on the processing result of the prefetch command setting process. A continuous effect is performed by performing a predetermined effect in each symbol variation game from one or more symbol variation games performed before a specific symbol variation game, and executing the effect across a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games. This is an effect of notifying that there is a possibility that a specific symbol variation game may be a big hit (specific effect content). In the present embodiment, the predetermined effect is to display an image of a specific image (such as a dedicated image “continuous effect” that is displayed only at the time of the continuous effect) on the effect display device H2 with the start of the symbol variation game. Is done by.

Hereinafter, the processing content of the prefetch command setting processing performed when the main control CPU 35a detects a winning will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S101 of the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number among the random numbers acquired in step S4 of the special symbol input process (FIG. 6) matches the jackpot determination value. (Hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “pre-hit determination”). In this prior jackpot determination, the main control CPU 35a uses a jackpot determination value according to the current internal control state (internal control state at the time of winning detection). Specifically, when the current internal control state is a probability variation state, the main control CPU 35a performs a prior jackpot determination using a high probability jackpot determination value (common jackpot determination value and probability variation jackpot determination value). Do. On the other hand, when the current internal control state (internal control state at the time of winning detection) is a non-probable change state, the main control CPU 35a makes a prior jackpot determination using a low probability jackpot determination value (common jackpot determination value). I do. In this way, the main control CPU 35a is stored in the main control RAM 35c when a winning of a game ball is detected at the start winning port (upper start winning port 25 or lower start winning port 27) (when a ball is detected), when the winning is detected. In addition, it is determined in advance whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number is a determination result of winning the jackpot in the subsequent jackpot determination.

  When the determination result of step S101 is negative (when the determination result is inconsistent with the jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 35a proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (if the determination result matches the jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 35a designates the symbol determination game prior determination result based on the jackpot determination random number acquired in the previous step S4. A jackpot prefetch command setting process for generating a jackpot prefetch command is executed (step S102). The main control CPU 35a outputs the jackpot prefetch command set in step S102 at a predetermined timing in the output process. The jackpot prefetch command (FIG. 11) will be described in detail later.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the jackpot look-ahead command generates a symbol look-ahead command for designating the type of special symbol (hit symbol design) based on the random number for symbol distribution obtained in the previous step S4. Command setting processing is executed (step S103). The main control CPU 35a outputs the symbol prefetch command set in step S103 at a predetermined timing in the output process. The symbol prefetch command (FIG. 12) will be described later in detail. Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S101 to step S104, the main control CPU 35a determines whether the value of the reach determination random number acquired in the previous step S4 is “3 or less (≦ 3)”, that is, “0 to 3”. It is determined whether or not there is (hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “pre-reach determination”). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, in the variable state and the non-variable state, the reach can be reached regardless of the number of special figure start reserved memories at the time of reach determination in the special symbol start process (FIG. 7). When the determination random number is “0 to 3” of “3 or less (≦ 3)”, affirmative is determined in the reach determination. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the reach determination random number is “greater than 3 (> 3)” in the variable state and the non-variable state, the reach determination is performed. There is a possibility of being denied. Therefore, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the value of the reach determination random number is “3 or less (≦ 3)”, so that the reach determination in the special symbol start process (FIG. 7) is ensured. It can be pre-determined whether or not affirmative. When step S104 is affirmed, it is determined that the affirmation is positive in the reach determination in the special symbol start process (FIG. 7), while when negative in step S104, the special symbol is determined. There is a possibility of being denied in the reach determination in the start process (FIG. 7). In this way, the main control CPU 35a is stored in the main control RAM 35c when a winning of a game ball is detected at the start winning port (upper start winning port 25 or lower start winning port 27) (when a ball is detected), when the winning is detected. In addition, it is determined in advance whether or not the value of the reach determination random number is a determination result for reliably reaching in the subsequent reach determination.

  When the determination result of step S104 is negative (when it is not 3 or less), the main control CPU 35a ends the prefetch command setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S104 is affirmative (3 or less), the main control CPU 35a displays the prior determination result of the effect contents related to the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained in the previous step S4. An error prefetch command setting process for generating an error prefetch command for designating is executed (step S105). In step S105, the main control CPU 35a is used in the special symbol start process (FIG. 7) (based on the variation pattern distribution table (specified from the (current) type information and the internal control state)). After specifying (outgoing reach), a prefetch command for misplacement is generated. Further, the main control CPU 35a outputs the miss-look-ahead command set in step S105 at a predetermined timing in the output process. The loss prefetch command (FIGS. 10A to 10C) will be described in detail later. Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, no prefetch command is generated when both of the prefetch command setting processing are negative in step S101 and step S104, that is, when the miss and miss reach are not determined. For this reason, in these cases, since no prefetch command is generated, the target start-up holding ball cannot be used as the basis of the prefetch effect. In addition, in the symbol variation game based on the target start holding ball, it is not only based on the pre-reading effect, and the symbol variation game based on other start reservation balls becomes the basis of the pre-reading effect, so that the pre-reading effect is performed. There is a case. In this way, when detecting the entrance of a game ball at the start winning opening, the main control CPU 35a that pre-determines the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by each value of the random number acquired at that time functions as an entry determination unit. .

  Next, various prefetch commands generated by the prefetch command setting process (FIG. 9) and output (outlier prefetch commands (FIGS. 10A to 10C)), jackpot prefetch command (FIG. 11), symbol prefetch command (FIG. 12). The various prefetch commands are composed of an upper byte indicated as “CMD1” and a lower byte indicated as “CMD2”.

First, the loss prefetch command will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c), the miss-look-ahead command is a command for designating the type of the contents of the reach effect and the number of the special figure start hold memory number at the time of prior determination. is there. The main control CPU 35a of the present embodiment uses four commands including the upper byte as “DAH”, “D9H”, “D8H”, “D7H” and the lower byte as “01H to 04H” as the outlook prefetch command. Can be output.

  The miss-look-ahead command can specify the contents of the reach effect by the upper byte. Specifically, the upper byte “DAH” is “normal”, the upper byte “D9H” is “weak SP”, the upper byte “D8H” is “strong SP”, and the upper byte “D7H” is “strong”. SP "can be specified.

  In addition, the failure prefetch command can specify “what number as the special figure start pending storage number” by the lower byte “01H to 04H”. That is, if the lower byte is “01H”, “stored first”, if “02H”, “stored second”, if “03H”, store “third” If “04H”, “4th stored” can be specified.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), in step S105, the variation pattern change that is used in the special symbol start process (FIG. 7) (identified from the (current) type information and the internal control state). When the minute table corresponds to the production mode (MC, MD) in the non-variable state, the production contents of “normal”, “weak SP”, “strong SP”, “strong strong SP” can be determined. . For this reason, in this case, an out-of-order read command for the systems “DAH”, “D9H”, “D8H”, and “D7H” can be generated.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10B, in step S105, the fluctuation pattern change used in the special symbol start process (FIG. 7) (identified from the (current) type information and the internal control state at that time). In the case where the minute table corresponds to the variable latency latent performance mode MB, the production content of “weak SP” can be determined. For this reason, in this case, an out-of-order read command for the system “D9H” can be generated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), in step S105, the variation pattern change used in the special symbol start process (FIG. 7) (specified from the (current) type information and the internal control state). When the minute table corresponds to the probability variation effect mode MA, the effect contents of “normal” and “weak SP” can be determined. For this reason, in this case, it is possible to generate a pre-read command for “DAH” and “D9H”.

Next, the jackpot prefetch command will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot prefetch command is a command for designating what number is the special figure start reserved memory number at the time of prior determination. The main control CPU 35a of the present embodiment is capable of outputting a single system command consisting of the upper byte “D6H” and the lower bytes “01H to 04H” as the big hit prefetch command.

  The jackpot look-ahead command can specify “pre-judgment is jackpot” by the upper byte “D6H”. In addition, the big hit prefetch command can specify “what number as the special figure start pending storage number” by the lower byte “01H to 04H”. That is, if the lower byte is “01H”, “stored first”, if “02H”, “stored second”, if “03H”, store “third” If “04H”, “4th stored” can be specified. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, if the previous big hit determination at the time of detection of winning at the start winning opening is affirmative (big hit) in step S102, the higher byte is “D6H” of “01H to 04H”. A jackpot look ahead command can be generated.

Next, the symbol prefetch command will be described.
The symbol prefetch command is a command for designating a special symbol (symbol number) as shown in FIG. The main control CPU 35a of the present embodiment is capable of outputting 50 types of one-line commands each consisting of “DBH” for the upper byte and “00H to 31H” for the lower byte as the symbol prefetch command. This lower byte is based on a hexadecimal number, and “00H to 31H” has 50 types.

  The symbol prefetch command can specify “the special symbol is a big hit symbol” by the upper byte “DBH”. Also, the symbol prefetch command can specify “symbol number, that is, special symbol type” by the lower byte “00H to 31H”. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, in the case where the prior big hit determination at the time of detection of winning at the start winning opening is affirmative (big hit) in step S103, the higher byte is “DBH” of “00H to 31H”. A symbol prefetch command may be generated. Specifically, under “DBH”, if a specific symbol (symbol number 1 to 40), “00H to 27H”, if it is a non-specific symbol (symbol number 41 to 50), a symbol “28H to 31H”. A look-ahead command may be generated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the advance jackpot determination in the prefetch command setting process is affirmative, the jackpot prefetch command and the symbol prefetch command are generated together (in a set) and output. Depending on the combination of these look-ahead commands, it is possible to specify (in a set) that the previous jackpot determination is affirmative and the jackpot type (special symbol type) in the case of a jackpot.

  The advance jackpot determination and the advance reach determination in the advance determination process are usually executed first with a predetermined time difference with respect to the jackpot determination and the reach determination in the special symbol start process described above, except for a specific situation. That is, the special symbol input process including the pre-determination process is a process based on a game ball having entered each start winning opening. For this reason, the prior jackpot determination and the prior reach determination are executed for the game balls (starting holding balls) that have entered the starting winning awards even during the execution of the symbol variation game or the big hit game. On the other hand, the special symbol start process is a process executed when starting the symbol variation game based on the start-up holding ball. For this reason, the jackpot determination and reach determination based on the special symbol start processing are stored first when the symbol variation game execution condition is satisfied (the symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being executed). This is executed for the start-up holding ball that has been set. That is, the big hit determination and the reach determination are not executed during the execution of the symbol variation game or the big hit game.

  With such a configuration, a time difference may occur between the prior jackpot determination and the advance reach determination, and the jackpot determination and the reach determination. In other words, the jackpot determination and reach determination based on the start holding ball that is the target of the prefetch command setting process is performed when the start holding ball enters the state (whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed, The execution time will be later depending on whether or not there is a storage order of the starting and holding balls. For this reason, prior jackpot determination and prior reach determination are performed in advance since they are executed earlier than the big hit determination and reach determination. Then, by these advance jackpot determination and advance reach determination, the start holding ball to be determined is set as a specific symbol variation game (final symbol variation game) in the continuous performance, and from the target start retention ball of the symbol variation game It is also possible to execute a predetermined effect from the symbol variation game corresponding to the start holding ball executed before.

  The specific situation is a situation in which the start holding ball is “0 (zero)” and no symbol variation game is played. In this case, the symbol variation game corresponding to the start holding ball generated by entering the ball is played at almost the same timing as the entering ball (in terms of control, it is deviated by a predetermined control period). Become. Therefore, in the case of this specific situation, the prior jackpot determination / preliminary reach determination and the jackpot determination / reach determination may have some time differences in terms of control, but there will be a time difference compared to a situation other than the specific situation. I don't get it.

Next, the processing contents of the overall control CPU 36a that has input various prefetch commands will be described.
First, conditions under which the overall control CPU 36a that has input various prefetch commands can execute a prefetch effect (continuous effect) based on the start-pending ball that is the target of the command will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the advance jackpot determination is negative and the advance reach determination is affirmative, a continuous effect can be executed for each special figure start holding ball set in the internal control state. Has been. Further, in the present embodiment, in the variable state with the probability change effect mode MA, the continuous effect can be executed only when the prior jackpot determination is affirmative and the jackpot is a probability variable jackpot based on a specific symbol. ing. Further, in the present embodiment, when the non-probable variation effect mode MB is accompanied (variable state or non-variable state), the continuous effect can be executed when the prior jackpot determination is affirmative.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when various pre-read commands are not input, that is, when the advance reach determination is negative, it is not determined to execute a continuous effect based on such a start holding ball. ing.

  Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, based on the internal control state and the production mode, whether or not the continuous production can be executed by combining the jackpot prefetch command and the symbol prefetch command. It has established.

  In the case of the probable change effect mode MA (variable state), if the big hit prefetch command of the system of the lower byte “01H to 04H” is combined with the symbol prefetch command of “DC00H to DC27H” corresponding to the specific symbol Stipulates that continuous production can be performed. On the other hand, in the probability variation effect mode MA (variable state), if it is a big hit look-ahead command of the system of the lower byte “01H to 04H”, “DC28EH to DC31H corresponding to non-specific symbols (other than specific symbols)” In combination with the symbol pre-read command, the execution of continuous production is determined. That is, since the overall control CPU 36a is in the probability variation effect mode MA (variable state), execution of the continuous effect for the special figure start holding ball that specifies that the big hit by the prior jackpot determination is a specific symbol. Identify possible. On the other hand, since the overall control CPU 36a is in the probability variation effect mode MA (variable state), the special figure start holding ball that specifies that the big hit by the prior big hit determination is a non-specific symbol (other than the specific symbol). Identifies the inability to execute a continuous production targeting

  Further, in the case of the non-probable variation mode MB (variable state or non-variable state), any combination with the symbol prefetch command is a continuous effect as long as it is a big hit prefetch command of the system of the lower byte “01H to 04H”. Is stipulated. That is, since the overall control CPU 36a is in the non-probable variation effect mode MB (variable state or non-variable state), it specifies that it is impossible to execute the continuous effect for the special figure start holding ball by the prior jackpot determination.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined that a continuous effect can be executed by a prefetch command in any case based on the internal control state and the effect mode.

  In the case of the probability variation effect mode, only the out-of-order read command for the system of the upper bytes “DAH” and “D9H” can be determined due to the variation pattern distribution table. Further, in the case of the non-probable variation effect mode MB (variable state), only the out-of-order read command of the system of the upper byte “D9H” can be determined due to the variation pattern distribution table. Further, in the case of the non-probable change effect mode MB (non-changeable state), the pre-read command of the system of the higher byte “DAH”, “D9H”, “D8H”, “D7H” is assumed due to the change pattern distribution table. Can be determined.

  When the general control CPU 36a, which has input various prefetch commands, specifies that execution of a continuous effect (prefetch) is possible, the start holding ball that is the target of the command is designated as a specific symbol variation game (the last symbol variation game). ) To determine whether or not to actually execute the continuous production. In the present embodiment, various pre-read commands correspond to special figure start hold balls (special start start hold balls already held) before the special figure start hold balls subject to various pre-read commands. If it is stored together, it is not executed. The situation in which various prefetch commands are associated with and stored in the special figure start holding ball that is the target of the various prefetch commands is the situation in which continuous production has already been executed, This is a situation where the continuous performance can be executed but is not actually executed. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a checks each special figure start holding ball before the special figure start holding ball that is the target of various prefetch commands, and determines whether or not various prefetch commands are associated with each other. It will be judged. In this regard, it is also possible to set information (such as a flag) indicating whether or not there is a special figure start holding ball associated with the prefetch command. That is, when these conditions are satisfied, the overall control CPU 36a makes a negative determination as to whether or not to execute the continuous performance, and when the conditions are not satisfied, wins the execution lottery. An affirmative determination is made as to whether or not to execute the continuous performance. The execution lottery is performed using a predetermined random number, and the winning probability is increased as the number of starting and holding balls increases. In this way, the overall control CPU 36a that determines whether or not to execute the continuous performance functions as a pre-determining unit.

  The overall control CPU 36a that has decided to execute the continuous effect sets an execution flag indicating that the continuous effect is being executed in the overall control RAM 36c. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a performs the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous production according to the hold information (which number is stored and how much hold exists before that) shown in the various prefetch commands. Is set in the overall control RAM 36c. At that time, the overall control CPU 36a determines the specific content of the continuous effect (the effect (execution mode) to be executed in each symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect). Then, after the execution flag and the number of times are set, the overall control CPU 36a continuously instructs the execution of a predetermined effect (specific effect content that has been determined) each time the change pattern designation command for the number of times is input. An effect execution command is output to the display control CPU 37a. The overall control CPU 36a subtracts 1 from the number of times each time a change pattern designation command is input, and clears the execution flag when the number of times becomes “0 (zero)”. Then, the display control CPU 37a having input the continuous effect execution command controls the display content of the effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) so as to execute a predetermined effect with the start of the symbol variation game. In this way, the display control CPU 37a that controls to execute the continuous effect functions as an execution control means.

Next, determination of specific contents (execution mode) to be executed in each symbol variation game that is a target of continuous effects will be described.
When determining the specific contents of the continuous effects, the overall control CPU 36a executes effect contents lottery based on the various prefetched commands that have been input. The general control CPU 36a determines the specific production contents in different lottery modes depending on whether it is the probability variation production mode MA or the non-probability variation production mode MB, because the conditions under which the continuous production can be executed differ depending on the type of the production mode. It is supposed to be. Then, the overall control CPU 36a acquires a random number value from the overall control RAM 36c, and determines a specific effect based on the acquired random number value and the input prefetch command.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in each of the symbol variation games to be continuously produced, the background based on “white”, the background based on “blue”, the background based on “green”, “ The specific image is displayed as an image based on any of the backgrounds based on “red”. In the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the specific symbol variation game will be a big hit or a probable variation big hit (specification expectation degree) due to the specific image displayed in the specific symbol variation game (the symbol variation game based on the continuous performance). ), That is, the possibility (expectation) of realizing the notice by the continuous performance is suggested to the player. In addition, in each of the symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous presentation performed before the specific symbol variation game, the design expectation based on the specific image in the preceding and following symbol variation games has a symbol variation before the subsequent symbol variation game. A specific image that does not become high (high expectations) in the game is specified. In the present embodiment, the specific effect contents in each symbol variation game can be patterned in advance based on the number of symbol variation games to be subjected to the continuous effect including a specific symbol variation game. It can also be set as the structure which determines the specific production content in each symbol variation game by determining. Even in this case, each pattern is identified as a specific image in which the effect expectation based on the specific image is not higher (higher expectation) in the preceding symbol variation game than in the subsequent symbol variation game in the preceding and following symbol variation game. It is preferable to configure.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the overall control CPU 36a performs the lottery of the contents of the performance in a lottery manner having a characteristic tendency depending on whether the mode is the probability variation effect mode MA or the non-probability variation effect mode MB. Run.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the case of the probability variation effect mode MA, “red” <“green” in the effect content lottery in the case of the continuous effect based on the outlook prefetch command, that is, the continuous effect for finally deriving the result of the loss. It is configured so that it can be easily determined in the order of “<blue” <“white”. Further, in the case of the probable effect mode MA, in the effect content lottery in the case of the continuous effect based on the jackpot look-ahead command, that is, the final effect that finally derives the result of the jackpot (probable change jackpot), “white” <“blue” < It is configured so that it can be easily determined in the order of “green” <“red”. For this reason, in the effect content lottery of the probability variation effect mode MA, while the expectation degree of probability variation big hit (big hit) increases in the order of “white” <“blue” <“green” <“red”, “red” <“green” ”<“ Blue ”<“ white ”, the probable big hit (big hit) performance expectation tends to decrease.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, in the case of the non-probable change effect mode MB, in the effect content lottery in the case of the continuous effect based on the pre-read command, that is, the continuous effect that finally derives the result of the error, “red” < It is configured to be easy to determine in the order of “green” <“blue” <“white”. Also, in the case of the non-probable change effect mode MB, “white” <“blue” in the effect content lottery in the case of the continuous effect based on the jackpot look-ahead command, that is, the continuous effect that finally derives the result of the jackpot (probable change jackpot) <It is easy to determine in the order of “green” <“red”. For this reason, in the production content lottery of the non-probable variation production mode MB, while the performance expectation of big hits (probable big hit or non-probable big hit) increases in the order of “white” <“blue” <“green” <“red”, “ There is a tendency that the performance expectation of big hits (probable big hit or non-probable big hit) decreases in the order of “red” <“green” <“blue” <“white”. Then, when the overall control CPU 36a determines the specific performance content of the specific symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous performance, the overall control CPU 36a executes before the specific symbol variation game according to the specific performance content. The specific content of each symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous performance is determined. For example, if the specific symbol variation game is “white”, the content of “white” is identified in each symbol variation game before that. Also, if the specific symbol variation game is “green” production content, the preceding symbol variation game will not have a higher level of expectation than “green”, and the preceding and following symbol variation games will In the symbol variation game, the specific image whose performance expectation based on the specific image is not higher (higher expectation) in the symbol variation game before the later symbol variation game is identified.

  Therefore, the expectation level of the effect is set for the specific effect content so as to be related to the success or failure of the jackpot of the specific symbol variation game (probability of success or failure) and the effect content.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game in which the pre-hit determination and the pre-reach determination are negative (there is no reach) is also the target of the continuous production. It is designed to be accompanied (executed) with a special effect that makes it appear as if it were. The special effect is performed by displaying an image of the specific image so that the effect content is the same as that in the case where the effect is a continuous effect. In addition, in the effect display device H2 of the symbol variation game accompanied by the special effect, the specific image is displayed as an image, but finally, it does not become a reach, but a deviant symbol combination is derived. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the special effect is a “gase effect” that does not realize a notice by image display of a specific image (conceived as a continuous effect). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the specific image due to the special effect, a specific image having the production effect of “white” having the lowest effect expectation degree (expectation for probability variation big hit or big hit) is an image. It is supposed to be displayed.

  Then, the general control CPU 36a gives a special effect in the symbol variation game at the time of instructing the start of the symbol variation game that is not the target of the continuous performance, and that the prior jackpot determination and the previous reach determination are negative (there is no reach). Decide whether to accompany. In this case, steps S101 and S104 in the pre-read command setting process based on the target special figure starting hold ball are both negative, and no pre-read command is input, and the execution flag is also set. It is a scene that has not been done.

  Further, the overall control CPU 36a that has decided to accompany the special effect, at the start of the target symbol variation game, in accordance with the execution instruction of the symbol variation game (specific image of the “white” effect content) Is output to the display control CPU 37a. The overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not to accompany a special effect in accordance with the determination of the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 35a. Also, the special effect execution command output here can be set as one kind of continuous effect execution command. Then, the display control CPU 37a to which the special effect execution command is input causes the effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) to execute the special effect (specific image of the effect content of “white”) with the start of the symbol variation game. ) Is displayed.

Next, determination of whether or not a special effect is accompanied in the symbol variation game will be described.
When determining whether or not to accompany a special effect, the overall control CPU 36a executes a special effect lottery. The overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not a special effect is to be accompanied in a lottery mode (according to the special figure start reserved memory number) depending on the special figure start reserved memory number at the start of the symbol change game (before the change). It is supposed to be. Then, the overall control CPU 36a acquires a random number value from the overall control RAM 36c, and at the start (before the change) of the symbol change game for which it is determined whether to accompany the acquired random value and a special effect. It is determined whether or not a special effect is to be accompanied based on the number of special figure start hold memories.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a, as shown in FIG. 16, has lottery modes each having a characteristic tendency depending on the number of special figure start hold memories at the start (before the change) of the target symbol change game. A special production lottery is executed.

  169/253 (169 out of 253 random numbers) that “No execution”, that is, no special effect is accompanied when the number of special figure start pending storage before change is “1” (after update is “0”) Random number), “execution”, that is, accompanied by a special effect, is determined with a probability of 84/253 (84 random numbers out of 253 random numbers). In addition, when the number of special figure start pending storage before the change is “2” (after update is “1”), “non-execution” is 202/253 (202 random numbers out of 253 random numbers), “execution” Is determined with a probability of 51/253 (51 random numbers out of 253 random numbers). In addition, when the number of special figure start pending storage before the change is “3” (after update is “2”), “non-execution” is set to 203/253 (203 random numbers out of 253 random numbers), “execution” Is determined with a probability of 50/253 (50 random numbers out of 253 random numbers). In addition, when the number of reserved special figure start pending storage before the change is “4” (after update “3”), “non-execution” is set to 186/253 (186 random numbers out of 253 random numbers), “execution” Is determined with a probability of 67/253 (67 random numbers out of 253 random numbers).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the special effect is provided when the special figure start reserved memory number before the change due to the start of the symbol change game is the minimum number “1” (after the update is “0”). It is easier to decide to accompany ("execute"). For this reason, the special effect lottery with the minimum number “1” before the change tends to be accompanied by a special effect more easily than the number of other special figure start and hold memories. Therefore, it is easy to assume in the scene with the minimum number of reserved special figure starting balls before the change, and the player encounters a scene where the game ball does not easily enter the starting prize opening, which makes it boring. In such a case, special effects are easily accompanied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved special figure starting reservations before change due to the start of the symbol change game is the upper limit number “4” (after update “3”), the pre-change number is “2”. It is easier to determine ("execute") that the special effect is to be accompanied than the above ("1" or more after the update). For this reason, in the special effect lottery with the upper limit “4” before the fluctuation, the special effect tends to be accompanied more easily than the specified number “2” or more (“2” or “3”). have. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the number of special figure start hold memory before change due to the start of the symbol change game is less than the upper limit number “3” or less (after update “2” or less), special figure start hold When the number of memories is large and large, special effects are less likely to be involved than when the number is small. For this reason, in the special effect lottery when “3” or less (“3” or “2” or “1”) before the change is less than the upper limit number, the smaller the special figure start reserved memory number, the easier it is to accompany the special effect. have. Specifically, the number of special figure start hold memory before the change due to the start of the symbol change game is “3” (after update “2”) <“2” (after update “1”) <“1” (update It is easy to accompany special effects in the order of “0”). For this reason, it can be expected that there will be a continuous production until the symbol variation game that is held at that time when a specific image appears, which is likely to be assumed in the scene where the number of reserved special figure start reservations before the change is the upper limit. In such a scene, the special effect is most easily accompanied except for the minimum number (the number of reserved special figure start hold before the change is “2” or more). On the other hand, if the number of special figure start reserve memory before the change has not reached the upper limit, the design change game is started assuming that the game ball does not easily enter the start prize opening. The special figure start reserved memory number before the fluctuation due to is “2” rather than “3”, “1” rather than “2”, and it is easy to accompany special effects.

  Therefore, the probability (ratio) with which the special effect is accompanied is set so as to be associated with the number of special figure start hold memories before the change due to the start of the symbol variation game that is the target of the special effect. The overall control CPU 36a that determines whether or not to accompany a special effect in this way functions as a special effect determining means.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, if there is a continuous effect in the probability variation effect mode MA, if it is a big hit, a probability change big hit (transition to the probability change effect mode MA) is determined instead of a simple big hit ( (Continuous production in a special state). For this reason, in the case of big hits (in this case, probable big hits), the scenes related to reach (until reach or reach reach), and big hits (non-probable big hits or probable big hits) without continuous production. On the other hand, if it is accompanied by continuous production, it is not just a big hit but a promising big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, depending on whether or not there is continuous production in the probability variation production mode MA, a result (a big hit) can be expected in a scene related to reach (until reach or reach reach). Type) will change.

  In the probability variation effect mode MA, if the reach is accompanied by the continuous effect, the probability change big hit or the deviation reach is reached at that time. For this reason, when there is a continuous production in the probability variation production mode MA, not only can a great expectation be reached for the reach, but if the reach is reached, a great expectation will be given for the big hit that is advantageous to the player, that is, the probability change big hit. You can hold them.

  Further, in this embodiment, the probability variation effect mode in which the probability of reaching (reach probability) in the variable state (special state) is low (non-variable state (than non-special state)) in this unit. For the MA stay, the big hit with a continuous performance was fixed, and the probability change big hit was fixed.In this way, in the variable state where the reach probability is lower than the non-variable state, it is not changed when reach is reached As a result, the degree of expectation for the big hit at the time of reaching (the expectation degree of the big hit) is higher than the case where the reach is reached in a short state. ) Increases the possibility of big hits (non-probable big hits or probable big hits) without continuous production, while increasing the chances of promising big hits rather than mere big hits with continuous production. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a result that can be expected in a scene related to reach depending on whether or not continuous production is involved in the probability variation production mode MA in which the degree of expectation for the big hit at the time of reach is increased ( The type of jackpot) will change.

  And in such a probability variation effect mode MA, the larger the special figure start reserved memory number is, the easier it is to win the execution lottery. Even with a special effect, the same expectation can be given during the symbol variation game as with a continuous effect. Further, if the player knows that the player is in a probable change state, the player is interested and interested in the next big hit and also in the probable big hit (whether or not the probable change state continues). For this reason, in such a scene, the player cannot be interested or interested in a symbol variation game that does not have a continuous performance and is particularly out of reach (no reach). Therefore, even with a symbol variation game in which the player's interest and interest cannot be directed, the player can also be interested and interested in the symbol variation game with a special effect. However, when there is a special effect, the internal lottery is off (and there is no reach), so the period during which the player's interest and interest can be directed is limited to one symbol variation game. In realizing this, as shown in FIG. 16, the special figure start reserved memory number before the change due to the start of the symbol change game is more easily accompanied by a special effect than the upper limit number excluding the minimum number. Further, in such a probability variation effect mode MA, the reach probability is set to be low in this unit (as compared to the non-variable short state), but a special effect can be accompanied. It will be easier to bring a scene to embrace.

  In the non-probable variation mode MB, in the scene related to the reach through in the case of big hit, the result (type of big hit) that can be expected depending on whether or not it is accompanied by continuous production is either probable big hit or non-probable big hit But there is. Moreover, in this embodiment, when a special effect is accompanied also in non-probability change production mode MB, the same expectation as the case where a continuous production is accompanied in non-probability change production mode MB can be held. In this case as well, if there is a continuous effect due to a special effect, the internal lottery will be off (and there is no reach), so the period of expectation similar to that with a continuous effect is limited to one symbol variation game. I tried to stop it.

  When the overall control CPU 36a determines to execute the special effect in this manner, the special effect is accompanied (executed) in the target one-time symbol variation game. Specifically, as shown in patterns (a-1) and (b-1) in FIGS. 17A and 17B, a special effect (here, a specific image is displayed in the target symbol variation game). , Indicated as “continuous effect”). When the overall control CPU 36a decides to execute the continuous effect, the continuous effect is executed for the number of pending game patterns (one or more times). Specifically, as shown in patterns (a-2) and (b-2) of FIGS. 17A and 17B, a predetermined effect (image display of a specific image in each of the symbol variation games on hold) Here, “continuous effect” is indicated).

  Then, as shown in the pattern (a-1) of FIG. 17A, in the probability variation effect mode MA, the effect display device H2 executes one symbol variation game with a special effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the probability variation effect mode MA, if a big hit is made with a continuous effect, a big hit symbol with a certain probability change is derived. For this reason, in the probability variation effect mode MA, the ornamental symbols [1], [3], [5], and [7] that can constitute the jackpot symbol for the probability variation confirmation in the symbol variation game with a special effect are displayed in the effect display device H2. The overall control CPU 36a and the display control CPU 37a are configured to display the fixed stop display in the left and right columns. Since the prior jackpot determination and the prior reach determination are both negative, as a result of the special effect, the effect display device H2 uses the symbol combination of the reach by the symbols that can constitute the jackpot symbol of the certainty change decision in the symbol variation game. The symbol combination that is not included ([315]) is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, as shown in the pattern (a-2) of FIG. 17A, in the probability variation effect mode MA, the effect display device H2 targets the symbol variation game for the number of times of suspension (one or more times). As shown in FIG. As described above, the probability variation effect mode MA has a specification in which a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change is derived if the bonus is accompanied by a continuous effect. If the prior jackpot determination is affirmative as a result of the continuous performance, the performance display device H2 is a jackpot symbol ([777]) for which the probability change is confirmed in the symbol variation game that is the final game for the number of pending times. Will be displayed as a fixed stop. On the other hand, if the pre-hit determination is negative as a result of the continuous production, the production display device H2 constitutes a big-hit symbol of the certainty change confirmation in the symbol variation game that is the final game for the number of pending times. The reach-unrecognized symbol combination ([767]) including the symbol-based reach symbol combination is confirmed and stopped.

  Moreover, as shown in the pattern (b-1) of FIG.17 (b), in the non-probability change production mode MB, in the production | presentation display apparatus H2, the symbol variation game with a special production is performed once. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the non-probability variation effect mode MB, if a big hit is made with a continuous effect, the probability change confirmed or probability variation undetermined big hit symbol is derived. For this reason, in the non-probable variation mode MB, in the symbol variation game with special effects, the overall control CPU 36a and the control symbols 36 [0] to [7] are displayed so as to be confirmed and stopped on the left and right columns of the effect display device H2. The display control CPU 37a controls. Since both the pre-hit determination and the pre-reach determination are negative, the effect display device H2 does not include the reach symbol combination by the symbols that can constitute the big win symbol in the symbol variation game as a result of the special effect. The symbol combination ([213]) is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, as shown in the pattern (b-2) of FIG. 17B, in the non-probable variation effect mode MB, the effect display device H2 plays the symbol variation game for the number of times of suspension (one or more times). Continuous production is executed as a target. As described above, in the non-probability changing effect mode MB, when a big hit is made with a continuous effect, the probability change confirmed or probability change non-determined big hit symbol is derived. If the prior jackpot determination is affirmative as a result of the continuous effects, the effect display device H2 is a jackpot symbol ([222]) that is uncertain in the symbol variation game that is the final game for the number of pending times. ) Or the jackpot symbol ([777]) of the certainty change confirmation is displayed in the confirmed stop. On the other hand, if the pre-hit determination is negative as a result of the continuous effect, the effect display device H2 is out of the reach including the symbol combination of the reach in the symbol variation game that is the final number of times of the pending number. The symbol combination ([767]) is confirmed and stopped.

  When the general control CPU 36a inputs various kinds of prefetch commands, the general control CPU 36a stores the commands in the general control RAM 36c in association with the start holding ball, and the start hold with the start of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball. Various prefetch commands stored in association with the sphere are deleted. Further, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a erases various prefetch commands stored in association with the start holding ball at the end of the big hit game (at the end of the ending effect). Thereby, in this embodiment, the continuous effect for the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball in the big hit game is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a is configured not to execute a continuous effect (including a special effect) for four symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game. As a result, the continuous effect for the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball after the a priori big hit determination is affirmed until the end of the big hit game is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a, after the end of the jackpot game, when the variable state is given to the symbol variation game of 50 times (maximum value) after the end of the jackpot game (non-specific symbol) The execution of the continuous effect is not determined in the scene where the symbol variation game is executed for the 44th and subsequent times (no win for the big hit so far). Thereby, in this embodiment, the continuous production across the scene which transfers to a non-variable state from a variable state is not performed. The 44 times is the number of times that cannot reach 50 times (maximum value) even if the upper limit number of special figure start pending storage numbers is added.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the symbol variation game is not a target of continuous production, a special production can be accompanied. When deciding whether or not to accompany a special performance, the decision was made according to the number of special figure starting and holding balls at the time of the decision. For this reason, in the case where the symbol variation game is not the target of the continuous effect, the same effect content as that in the case of the target of the continuous effect can be executed. In addition, when recognizing that the continuous production has started, the player has the most interest and interest in which symbol variation game will continue. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the player even when the effect appears, by determining whether or not a special effect is to be accompanied according to the number of the special figure starting reserved balls. Therefore, even when a prior determination is made and a continuous result is not executed, an interest in the symbol variation game can be improved.

  (2) Further, even if the game is a symbol variation game that is neither a target of continuous performance nor a big hit, the player can be entertained by accompanying a special performance. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of interest in the symbol variation game.

  (3) Also, if the number of special figure start reserve memory before the change has not reached the upper limit, assuming that the game ball does not easily enter the start winning opening, The special figure start reserved memory number before the change due to the start is “2” rather than “3”, and “1” rather than “2”, making it easy to accompany special effects. Considering that the special effect is a “gase effect” to the last, it may reduce the willingness to play by giving excessive expectations to the continuous effect. Therefore, by targeting scenes with a small number of special figure start-up balls, for example, a scene that has a limited number of times even if it is a continuous performance, it can be rejected by having excessive expectations for being a continuous performance. A decrease in the willingness to play can be prevented.

  (4) Moreover, in the special effects, the same effect contents as the effect contents having the lowest effect expectation level are included in the specific effect contents of the continuous effects. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the willingness to play the game by giving excessive expectation to the continuous performance.

  (5) In the probability variation effect mode MA (variable state), if the reach is accompanied by a continuous effect, the probability change probability can be expected. The probability of reach is particularly low in the variable state (in the probability variation effect mode MA), so if the reach is accompanied by a continuous effect, expectation can be expected for the probability change big hit. And, by adopting a configuration that can be accompanied by a special effect in such a scene, at the start of a continuous effect or the appearance of a special effect, the player has expectations according to the number of special figure start reserved memory at that time be able to.

  (6) In addition, when the number of special drawing start reservation memories before the change is the minimum number “1”, the special effect is most easily determined. For this reason, even when the game ball is difficult for a player who does not easily enter the start winning opening, it is possible to eliminate the player's boredom and contribute to the enhancement of the fun of the game.

  (7) In addition, when the number of the special figure start hold memory number before the change is the upper limit number “4”, it is easier to determine the special effect than “2” or “3” (the specified number or more). On the other hand, in the case where the number of the special figure start hold memory number before the fluctuation does not reach the upper limit number “4”, the special figure start hold memory number is smaller and the special effect is easily accompanied. For this reason, when a specific image appears, it is possible to increase the number of scenes that have the same expectation in a scene where the expectation that it may be accompanied by continuous production until the symbol variation game held at that time is increased. It can contribute to the improvement of interest. On the other hand, even when a game ball does not easily enter the start winning opening, it is possible to eliminate the boredom of the player and contribute to the improvement of the game interest.

  (8) In the probability variation effect mode MA, it is determined that the continuous effect is executed when the symbol variation game has the effect content that is a probability variation big hit or the effect content that is out of place. As a result, in the probability variation effect mode MA, when the big hit is made by the continuous effect, the big hit becomes the probability variable big hit. For this reason, in the probability variation effect mode MA, in the scene related to the reach via the probability variation jackpot (until the reach or reach), the player will be interested in the jackpot if there is no continuous performance, With continuous production, the player's interest will turn to a promising big hit, not just a big hit. Therefore, by changing the player's interest in the scene related to the reach depending on whether or not the continuous production is accompanied, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the continuous production.

  (9) When the symbol variation game is not the target of continuous production, a special production can be accompanied. For this reason, when accompanied by a special effect, the effect is expressed as if it was a continuous effect only for the symbol variation game (one time). Therefore, since it is not actually determined that the production continues in the next symbol variation game, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the continuous effect by changing the player's interest by accompanying the continuous effect and the special effect.

(10) Further, even a symbol variation game that is not a target of continuous production and is not a reach can contribute to an improvement in interest in the symbol variation game.
(11) In the variable speed state, by lowering the reach probability than in the non-variable state, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for the big hit at the time of reach than in the non-variable state. For this reason, in the probability variation effect mode MA, which is in a variable state, the expectation for reaching will be further enhanced if the continuous effect is accompanied, and the expectation for probability variation big hit is further enhanced if the reach is further achieved. Therefore, by changing the player's interest in the scene related to the reach depending on whether or not the continuous production is accompanied, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the continuous production.

  (12) In the probability variation effect mode MA, in a symbol variation game with a continuous effect or with a special effect, a decorative symbol that can constitute a jackpot symbol for the probability variation confirmation is confirmed and stopped and displayed on the left and right columns. For this reason, in the probability variation effect mode MA, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the interest of the game by making the player have expectations for the probability variation big hit every time there is a continuous effect or a special effect.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-This embodiment is an effect mode in which the hold image of the hold display image Rha is changed as a pre-reading effect, and there is a possibility that the symbol variation game based on the start hold ball (the number of hold memories) corresponding to the hold image is a big hit. It is also possible to execute a suggestion of a pending continuous production. In the hold continuous effect, the state in which the hold image is continuously changed between a plurality of symbol change games and the symbol change game as a target is maintained. Further, in the hold continuous effect, the hold image to be changed also changes according to the hold state that changes in accordance with the decrease in the number of special figure start hold memories as the symbol variation game is digested. In realizing this effect, the overall control CPU 36a that inputs the prefetch command outputs a hold continuous effect execution instruction command on the condition that the big hit game is not instructed, thereby instructing a change of the corresponding hold image. This hold continuous effect is executed in accordance with the display of the hold image based on the winning detection. Further, the change of the reserved image is executed in such a manner that the color of the reserved image can be visually recognized from the normal color (for example, white) to another color such as “red” or “gold”. . In the present embodiment, the type of prefetching effect to be executed (continuous effect, hold continuous effect) can be varied for each scene (effect mode).

In the present embodiment, the content of the special effect need not be the effect with the lowest effect expectation, and for example, an effect similar to “blue” or “green” may be accompanied.
-This embodiment can also make the specific production | presentation content of each symbol fluctuation | variation game for the set used as the continuous production | presentation object the same.

In the present embodiment, when the probability variation effect mode MA is accompanied by a continuous effect, the decorative symbols that can constitute the jackpot symbol for confirming the probability variation need not be confirmed and displayed in the left and right columns.
-This embodiment can also be set as the specification which becomes a probable big hit if it becomes a big hit with a continuous production even in the non-probable change production mode MB. In this case, the reach probability may not be different between the variable state and the non-variable state. Moreover, this example can also be applied only in the variable state of the non-probable variation effect mode MB.

  -This embodiment can also be set as the structure which can perform a continuous production by prior judgment also when it does not become reach (in the case of no reach without reach). In this case, if the advance reach determination is eliminated and the advance jackpot determination is negative, the pre-read command may be set by specifying the production content. That is, a prefetch command for non-reach is set.

-This embodiment may be positioned as an effect that suggests whether or not a continuous effect will be a reach (big hit or reach).
-This embodiment can also be comprised so that a continuous production | presentation can be performed even if any special symbol (symbol pre-read command) will be sufficient if prior jackpot determination is affirmative in probability variation production mode MA.

  -This embodiment can also change the tendency of each lottery aspect of special effect lottery. Preferably, in the case of whether or not the special effect is accompanied, if the special figure start reserved memory number is smaller than the upper limit number, the special figure start reserved memory number is not easy to accompany the special effect than when the special figure start reserved memory number is large or small. Like that.

  -This embodiment can also be made executable only on the condition that a continuous effect is not accompanied with a special effect. In this case, even if the pre-hit determination is affirmative and the winning lottery is won, it is possible to create a scene that makes a big hit with continuous effects only for the symbol variation game. The same is true for outlier reach.

  In the present embodiment, the types of the production modes MA and MB may be changed, and the types can be divided only by the presence or absence of the change state. Further, the production modes of the production modes MA and MB can be arbitrarily changed as long as the player can grasp the difference.

In this embodiment, the random number for symbol distribution, the special symbol, and the symbol prefetch command are configured in a one-to-one relationship. However, the symbol prefetch command may have any configuration that can identify the type of the special symbol.
-In this embodiment, it is good also as a structure which specifies each value of the random number itself acquired by step S4 or step S9 of a special symbol input process as a prefetch command. In this case, the main control CPU 35a may be configured to output information as a prefetch command as it is without making any determination and specifying the acquired random number as it is. Then, the overall control CPU 36a executes various prior determinations (a process corresponding to the prefetch command setting process) based on each random number value of the prefetch command. Depending on this, the processing load of the main control CPU 35a can be reduced.

-In this embodiment, if the value is different in the jackpot determination value for high probability and the jackpot determination value for low probability, the determination value included in common may not be included.
In this embodiment, the earned profit can be set by the total number of winning prize balls that can be expected to be obtained in one big hit game. For example, the total number of winning balls can be made different by the difference in the number of rounds, the difference in the total opening time of the big winning opening 29 through the jackpot game, the difference in the winning balls with respect to one game ball. In setting this example, a jackpot with a large total number of winning balls corresponds to a specific symbol, and a jackpot with a small number of winning balls corresponds to a non-specific symbol.

  In the above example, all jackpots with a large total number of winning balls can be set as probabilistic jackpots, and this makes it possible to make the difference in earned profits more prominent. Also, in this case, a spec that gives a probabilistic state after the end of all big hits without providing a big hit that gives an uncertain change state after the end of the big hit is also conceivable. In addition, after the big hit, a spec that always gives a variable state regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning can be considered.

-In this embodiment, you may change the production | presentation aspect of each prefetch effect.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot prefetch command and the symbol prefetch command can be set as one command.

  In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control board 36 may be omitted, and various commands from the main control board 35 may be output to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a) is preliminarily determined by adopting a configuration that can be specified by the main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a) up to the specific effect contents (execution mode) of the continuous effect. The function of the means can be given. In this case, a configuration in which a prefetch command is output only when a prefetch effect can be executed may be employed. Then, the overall control CPU 36a instructs execution of a continuous effect based on the prefetch command at a predetermined timing.

  -In this embodiment, the non-execution effect content same as the case where the continuous effect is not executed is set as the specific effect content of the continuous effect determined by the overall control CPU 36a, and is not executed as the specific effect content of the continuous effect. When determining the contents of the effect, it can be positioned to determine that the continuous effect is not executed. In this case, when the various prefetch commands are input, the overall control CPU 36a executes a process for determining specific contents of the continuous effects, and the target of the continuous effects according to the execution flag and the hold information indicated by the various prefetch commands. Is set in the overall control RAM 36c. As a result, when the general control CPU 36a inputs various prefetch commands, regardless of the specific content of the continuous effect (even if it is an effect content that is not actually executed), the target special drawing start holding ball The execution flag is set until the symbol variation game is executed. As a result, in the continuous production, various prefetch commands are associated with the special figure start holding balls (the special figure start holding balls already held) prior to the special figure start holding balls subject to various prefetch commands. Stored (when the execution flag is set), it can be prevented from being executed.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples are added below.
(A) In the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous performance, the content of the symbol variation game that is the basis of the continuous performance is accompanied by an effect with different performance expectations that is the specific performance content. The effect content determination means has the lowest effect expectation level when the symbol variation game to be started is not the target of the continuous effect and is not the specific effect content at the start of the symbol variation game. directing and that obtained by determining the effect content of symbol variation game with special effect of similar effect contents.

  GH: Image display unit, H0: Special symbol display device, H2: Production display device, MA, MB: Production mode, SW1, SW2: Start port switch, 10: Pachinko machine, 25: Up start prize opening, 27: Down Start winning opening, 25a, 27a ... ball entrance, 35 ... main control board, 35a ... main control CPU, 35b ... main control ROM, 35c ... main control RAM, 36 ... sub control board, 36a ... control CPU 36b... Central control ROM 36 c. General control RAM 37. Production display control board 37 a Display control CPU 37 b Display control ROM 37 c Display control RAM

Claims (3)

A starting means for providing a starting condition of the symbol variation game by detecting a game ball entering;
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number value for determination at the time of entering a game ball by the starting means,
Reservation storage means for associating a random number for determination acquired at the time of detecting the entry with the game ball detected by the start means as a start hold ball and storing up to the upper limit number in the detection order;
Start time determining means for determining the content of the effect of the symbol variable game indicated by the value of the random number for determination based on the value of the random number for determination associated with the first starting holding ball at the start of the symbol variable game; ,
At the time of entry detection of a game ball by the starting means, at the time of entry determination means for pre-determining the effect contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the value of the random number for determination acquired at that time,
Advance that can predetermine the execution of a continuous effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game as a determination target is a specific performance content over a plurality of symbol variation games based on the determination result of the entry determination unit A determination means;
If the pre-determination means decides to execute the continuous presentation, and execution control means for controlling so as to perform a pre-Symbol continuous effect,
When the symbol variation game is not the target of the continuous effect, the special that can determine that the execution control means accompanies the special effect having the same effect content as the target of the continuous effect. Production determination means,
The specific effect content is an effect content that the symbol variation game is won through reach,
When the special effect determining means decides to accompany the special effect, the execution control means accompanies the special effect according to the number of the start holding balls stored in the holding storage means at the time of the determination. And determining that a special effect is to be accompanied when the symbol variation game is not the target of the continuous effect and is not the specific effect content,
When the number of the starting and holding balls is less than the upper limit number, the probability that it is determined to accompany the special effect as the number increases is low, and when the number of the starting and holding balls is the upper limit number, the upper limit number And a game machine characterized by having a higher probability of determining to accompany the special effect than the number excluding the minimum number in the case where the start holding ball is present . The entry determination means includes instruction information for instructing that when the content of the symbol variation game is the content of the winning game, or the content of the game that is lost through reach. When the content of the design variation game is the content of the production that is not passed through the reach, the user is instructed to that effect. Without
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pre-determining unit can pre-determine execution of the continuous effect upon receiving an instruction from the instruction information . In the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous performance, a specific image having a different expectation of winning is displayed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the special effect is an effect of displaying a specific image having the lowest expected degree of winning among the specific images .

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