JP5539086B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention presents a game player with a task effect in a symbol variation game as a task, and a game machine capable of executing a task giving effect in which the jackpot display result is displayed by executing the presented task effect. About.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol combination game (design variation game) in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a varied manner is performed. And in recent pachinko machines, there is a known pachinko machine that produces a jackpot notice that suggests in advance that it may be a big hit in order to improve the player's interest in the symbol combination game ( For example, see Patent Document 1). In the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, by changing any one of the start memory displays at the time of starting winning, there is a possibility that a big hit will occur in the symbol variation game not yet executed corresponding to the start memory display A jackpot announcement will be made in advance to suggest that there is.

  In addition, in such a pachinko machine, for example, a task granting effect that gives a task (hereinafter referred to as “mission”) such as “Let's reach with a design!” Is performed. A pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to be proposed has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In Patent Document 1, a mission of “Let's reach with a symbol!” Is given across a plurality of symbol variation games in relation to symbols that are variably displayed in the symbol variation game.

JP 2003-340038 A JP 2008-161585 A

  By the way, in order to suggest in advance that there is a possibility that a pachinko gaming machine may be a big hit in a symbol variation game that has not yet been executed, there is a case where a continuous notice effect by a task giving effect is executed. Moreover, when suggesting that the big hit expectation degree is high, there are cases in which both a continuous notice effect by a task giving effect and a continuous notice effect by a change of the start memory display are executed.

  However, when the task giving effect is executed alone without changing the start memory display, it is recognized that the expected degree of jackpot is lower than when the start memory indicator is changed and the task giving effect is executed. There is a risk that the sense of expectation for the execution of the assignment giving effect may be reduced. Also, it is not desirable to simply reduce the execution frequency of the task giving effect in order to enhance the expectation for the task giving effect.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to enhance the expectation for the task giving effect as the notice effect, and to enhance the interest in the game. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a starting means capable of entering a game ball and a design change performed by changing the design in response to a game ball entering the starting means . Random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a random number for hit determination for determining whether or not the game is a big hit, and a random value for distribution of fluctuation contents for determining the fluctuation contents of the symbol variation game, Hold storage means for storing the hit determination random number and the fluctuation content distribution random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the game ball enters the start means as the start hold ball, and the hold storage means is the start hold ball If storing the, and a display means for displaying the symbol variation game, execution of the task effect during drawing pattern variation game is presented to the player as a problem, in advance by the object rendering is performed jackpot displays the results table that defines Is capable of executing the problems giving effect to be, when the jackpot display result in the symbol variation game is displayed, the game machine jackpot gaming that is advantageous to the player is caused, the start of the symbol variation game Sometimes a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit based on a value of a random number for hit determination stored in the hold storage means in association with the start holding ball, and the big hit determination means Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result and the random content distribution random number value stored in association with the start-pending ball in the retention storage device, and demonstration execution means for executing, based on the value of the hit judging random number acquired by the random number acquisition means ball entrance of game ball into the starting means in response, corresponding to the relevant Ri determining random number A first pre-determining means for determining whether or not to perform in advance a notice effect that suggests the expected degree of jackpot in the symbol variation game, and the specific symbol variation game for which the specific variation content is determined by the variation content determination means At the time of execution, when there is a suggestion symbol variation game that is a target of suggestion of the big hit expectation degree by the notice effect in the symbol variation game that has not yet been executed, as the notice effect, a plurality of symbol variation games are straddled. When it is determined by the second pre-determining unit that determines to execute the task giving effect and the second pre-determining unit is to execute the task giving effect, the task giving effect is performed across a plurality of symbol variation games. The first pre-determining means is triggered by the effect execution control means for performing control to be executed by the effect execution means and the game ball entering the starting means . Therefore, when it is determined that the advance notice effect is to be executed, it is stored in the hold storage means in association with the start hold ball and is based on the value of the random number for variable content distribution corresponding to the symbol variable game that has not been executed yet. And a third pre-determination means for determining whether or not the specific symbol variation game is to be executed before the suggestion symbol variation game to be a target of the big hit expectation degree suggestion by the notice effect. When the determination result of the third pre-determination means is negative, the execution control means, as a notice effect based on the suggested symbol variation game, from entering a game ball into the start means or a game ball to the start means the other hand performs control to perform a different specific announcement attraction and the problem awarding effect from symbol variation game executed after ball entrance, when the determination result of the third pre-determination means is positive, the suggested As prediction effect based on elephant symbol variation game, without executing the specific announcement attraction, that performs control to execute the above problems awarding effect from the specific symbol variable game based on a determination result of the second pre-determination means The gist.

The invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the object awarding effect, the Ri suggested target symbol variation effect der not specified game, the presentation execution section, the holding storage means A number-of-holding ball number display unit for displaying the number using the number display unit corresponding to the start-holding ball in the same number as the number of the holding-holding ball stored; The gist of the present invention is to perform control for designating the suggested symbol variation game and executing the specific notice effect by changing the display mode of the number display unit corresponding to the variation game .
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the third pre-determining means is stored in the hold storage means in association with the starting hold ball and has not yet been executed. It is determined whether or not the value of the random number for variation content distribution corresponding to the symbol variation game is in a range indicating the specific variation content, and the performance execution control means is determined by the determination result of the third prior determination means. The gist is that it is possible to identify the symbol variation game to be determined .

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the production execution control means, when the determination result of the second prior determination means is affirmative, During the period from the specific symbol variation game to the end of the suggestion target symbol variation game, the effect execution effect is continuously executed by the effect execution means, and the task assignment effect is executed even after the suggestion target symbol variation game. The gist of the present invention is to perform control that can continue the process.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the expectation with respect to the subject provision effect as a notice effect can be heightened, and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. 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. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of opening and closing of a big prize opening door. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a prior determination process. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the kind of prefetch command. The flowchart which shows a start pending | holding memory | storage number control process. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an offset value determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows a reservation notice effect pattern table. The flowchart which shows a mission mode transfer control process. The flowchart which shows a mission mode control process. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in the variable indicator H2. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in the variable indicator H2.

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

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

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

  Then, on the special symbol display H0, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed as a fixed stop. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display device H0 and the variable display device H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state simultaneously).

  In the present embodiment, one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is selected from among a plurality of special figures (61 types in the present embodiment) for the special figure display H0. The selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 61 types of special charts are 50 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize the jackpot, and 10 types of jackpot symbols (small hit display result) that can be used to recognize the jackpot. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed, the player is given a small hit game. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In this embodiment, the variable display H2 is configured with a large display area compared to the special figure display H0, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing. When a predetermined symbol combination ([010] [121] [232] [343] [454] [565] [676] [707] in this embodiment) is displayed among the symbol combinations that are out of place. It can be recognized that a big hit game or a small hit game may be awarded. A symbol combination that suggests the possibility that a probability variation state in which the probability of jackpot determination is from low probability to high probability is given to the symbol combination that can recognize that this jackpot game or small hit game may be awarded (Probability suggestion display result).

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative drawing in the column) is variably displayed. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops and displays the decorative drawing next. It becomes a 2nd stop display row | line | column, and also the middle row | line | column which stops and displays a decoration drawing finally becomes a 3rd stop display row | line | column.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H0. More specifically, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display H0 and the symbol combination by the decorative graphic displayed on the variable display H2 correspond to each other. The combination is displayed in a fixed stop correspondingly. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display H0 in a fixed stop display, the jackpot symbol combination (for example, [333] [666]) is displayed on the variable display H2 in a fixed stop manner. It has become. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H0, the off symbol combination (for example, [234] [557] [545]) is also confirmed and stopped on the variable indicator H2. It has become. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H0, the symbol combination (for example, [343] [454]) suggesting the probability change is displayed on the variable indicator H2 in a fixed stop manner. ing.

  In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing for the special drawing is not limited to one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, a display effect related to the symbol variation game (a symbol variation game in which symbols in three columns are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols) is performed. .

  In addition, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 so as to sandwich the special display H0. In this normal symbol display H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the general map shown when both LEDs are turned on is called “0”, and the general map shown when only the right LED is turned on is called “1”. The usual figure shown by turning on only the LED is the ordinary figure “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1” or “2”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “0”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning opening 25 as a starting means having a first starting entrance into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the center accessory 20. Yes. A first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided behind the first start winning port 25. The first start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when the game ball enters. Further, below the first start winning opening 25, an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of a second starting entrance through which a game ball can enter and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). A second start winning port 27 is provided as a starting means provided with an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 26. In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 26 opened is indicated by a solid line.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special prize opening provided with a big prize opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4) below the second start winning prize opening 27. The big prize opening device 29 is arranged. Behind the big prize opening device 29 is provided a count switch SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered. When a big hit game or a small hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 so that a game ball can be entered. Can get a chance to win. It should be noted that the big prize opening device 29 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out 12 prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a holding indicator Ra is disposed at the lower left portion of the center accessory 20. The hold indicator Ra enters the first start winning opening 25 or the second start winning opening 27 and becomes the start holding ball and stores the number of start holding balls stored in the machine (RAM 30c) (hereinafter referred to as “special”). The number of symbol variation games being held is informed by the display content of the hold indicator Ra.

  The special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the first start prize opening 25 or the second start prize opening 27, and is subtracted by 1 when the symbol variation game is started (-1). Is done. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 or the second start winning opening 27 during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number (in this embodiment, , “4”). The on-hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when one light-emitting means is lit, it is informed that one symbol variation game is pending. Accordingly, the player can recognize that the symbol variation game is currently being executed when the number of the symbol variation games held is reduced by looking at the display content of the hold indicator Ra.

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

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

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (4/1439 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (33/1439 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

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

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the ordinary game is the normal probability (this In the embodiment, there is a case in which the entrance rate improvement state that varies from 2/107) to a high probability (in this embodiment, 106/107) is given as a privilege. In this improved entrance rate state, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that when the improved entrance rate state is not given when the winning game is won. In other words, when the game is won when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once and the opening state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. . On the other hand, when winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1800 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. That is, the opening / closing blade 26 has a longer total opening time when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and operates more advantageously for the player than when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Is set.

  Even before the specified time elapses after the opening, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is entered, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls enter even if the ball has not been opened a predetermined number of times. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state of this embodiment is determined depending on the type of jackpot game and whether or not it is given depending on the game state in which the symbol variation game that is a jackpot was played. A period (such as the number of symbol variation games) in which the ball percentage improvement state is given is determined.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that provides a reduced variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. ing. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. That is, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates advantageously. Yes. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol (and jackpot symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on each of the displays H0 and H2 in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening stage is finished, the round game in which the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (15 rounds or two rounds in this embodiment). Is called. One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the grand prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the four types of big hit games shown in FIG. 3, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the four types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined in accordance with the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, the 50 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H0 are classified for each special symbol as shown in FIG.

  In the pattern A, 18 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H0 are distributed. Similarly, five types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H0 are distributed to the symbol B. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H0, 17 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol C. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H0, 10 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. Further, 10 types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned to the symbol E shown in FIG.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the special chart display H0 has the specified number of rounds set to “15” and gives a probable change state after the jackpot game ends. It is a 15 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the special symbol display H0 is referred to as “15R special probability variable jackpot game”. In the 15R special probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery, until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state after the big hit game ends. Is to be granted.

  In FIG. 3, when the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next big hit game is generated, “until next time” is shown, and a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times). ) Is the upper limit number of times, and the number of times of entry is indicated when it is given. In FIG. 3, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, “0 times” is indicated.

  In addition, in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, “7.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” is set as the round game time (specified time) of one round game, and “14. 6 (seconds) "is set. Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 15R special probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  In the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the special symbol display H0, the prescribed round number is set to “15”. The jackpot game is a 15-round jackpot game in which a promiscuous state is given after the jackpot game ends, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. In the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the special figure display H0, the number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) determined in advance from the end of the big hit game. Until the floating game is executed, the entrance rate improvement state is given. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the special symbol display H0 will be referred to as “15R probability change secret jackpot game”. In the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is set to be opened “once” in each round game.

  In the 15R probability variation concealment jackpot game, “7.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “14.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, the opening state of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game in the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game is the same as that of the big prize opening door 28 of the round winning prize device 29 of each round game in the 15R special probability variation big hit game. It is the same as the open mode.

  In addition, the round game time (25 (seconds)) of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 15-probability concealment jackpot game is “2.0 (seconds)” except for the last round interval, and the last round interval is “ 1.996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol C is displayed on the special chart display H0 has the specified number of rounds set to “2”, and the probability change state is granted after the jackpot game ends. It is a 2 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special chart display H0 is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In addition, in the two round games in the 2R probability variable big hit game, each of the round games is set such that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “once”. In the 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, in 2R probability variable big hit games, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a case where the improved winning rate is given after the big hit game is finished, and a case where the higher entrance rate is not given after the big hit game is finished There is. Specifically, if neither the probability variation state nor the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, if either of the probability change state or the improved entrance rate is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the improved entrance rate is maintained until the next big hit occurs after the end of the big hit game. Is granted. In other words, if at least the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the improved winning rate state is given until the next big hit occurs after the end of the big hit game. It has become.

  In the 2R probability variable big hit game, the opening time is “0.02 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.06 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.05 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.06 (seconds)) of the 2R probability variable big hit game is that the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 29 in one round game satisfies the maximum number of balls entered. There is no set time. That is, in each round game of 2R probability variable big hit game, it is practical to launch and enter “8 balls” game balls, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (0.06 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special chart display H0 has the specified number of rounds set to "15" and gives a probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends. No (giving a non-probability change state) 15 rounds jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special chart display H0 will be referred to as “15R non-probability variable jackpot game”. Further, in the 15R non-probability big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) of one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in 15 round games in the 15R non-probability big hit game, the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to be opened “once” in each round game. Also, in the 15R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends, while 50 symbol variation games are finished after the big hit game ends The time-short state (entrance rate improvement state) is given up to the upper limit.

  In the 15R non-probable big hit game, “7.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “14.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, the opening state of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game in the 15R non-probability big hit game is the opening mode of the big prize opening door 28 of each round game in the 15R special probability big hit game. It is the same as the open mode. In addition, in the 15R non-probability big hit game, the opening mode of the big win mouth door 28 of the big win port device 29 of each round game and the period during which the winning rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends (the number of symbol variation games) This is the same as the 15R probability variation concealment jackpot game. In other words, the 15R non-probable change jackpot game and the 15R probability change secret jackpot game are visually the same.

  Note that the round game time (25 (seconds)) of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 15R non-probable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  The small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the special symbol display H0 has the specified round number set to “1” and the round game of one round game. The upper limit number of balls (count) is set to “8 balls”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability variation state is not granted, after the small hit game is finished. Does not give a probable state. In addition, in the small hit game, if the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game, while the entrance rate improvement state is given. If it is not done, the entrance rate improvement state is not given even after the end of the small hit game.

  In the small hit game, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “0.05 (second)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.06 (seconds)” as an opening mode of the big winning opening device 29 (big winning opening door 28) of the round game in the small hit game. At the same time, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “1.62 (seconds)” composed of “0.06 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +0.06 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time of the small hit game is closed in the second round after the grand prize opening device 29 (the big winning entrance door 28) is opened in the first round of the 2R probability variation big hit game. It is the same time as before.

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, the opening time (0.12 (seconds)) of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 during the round game of the small hit game enters the big prize opening device 29 in one round game. The number of game balls entered is set to a time that does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. That is, in the round game of the small hit game, within the open time (0.12 (seconds)) of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 during the round game, “8 balls”, which is the upper limit number of entries. It is virtually impossible to launch and enter a game ball.

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

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count switch SE3, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special symbol display H0, a hold indicator Ra, and a normal symbol hold indicator M. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display H10 and a gate sensor SE4. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number every predetermined period, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of the game effect (display effect, light effect, sound effect) from when the symbol starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) to when the symbol is stopped and displayed (the symbol variation game ends). The pattern which becomes becomes. That is, it is possible to specify the effect content and effect time (change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure change display is started until the special figure is confirmed and stopped by the change pattern.

  From the start of the symbol variation game by the start of symbol variation display on the variable display H2 and the special symbol display H0, until the symbol is confirmed and stopped on the variable display H2 and the special symbol display H0, depending on the variation pattern. It is possible to specify the fluctuation time and production contents. That is, by determining the variation pattern, the effect mode of the symbol variation game performed on the variable display H2 and the special figure display H0 is determined.

  Based on the variation pattern, the special symbol display H0 starts displaying the variation of the special symbol, and when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed, the symbol is stopped and the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the off symbol is displayed. The symbol variation game that is confirmed and stopped is executed. On the other hand, various game effects are performed with the effect content specified by the variation pattern, and the symbol is stopped when the variation time specified in the variation pattern has elapsed, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol is confirmed and stopped The game is executed.

  Among the plurality of types of variation patterns in the present embodiment, there is a variation pattern for a jackpot effect that is selected when a 15R special probability variation jackpot game, a 15R probability variation concealment jackpot game, or a 15R non-probability variation jackpot game is determined. Among the plurality of types of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern for concealment effect that is selected when a 2R probability variation big hit game or a small hit game is determined. Further, among the plurality of types of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern for a loss effect selected when the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the outreach reach effect including the reach effect and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. Note that there are a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect, the concealment effect, the outlier reach effect, and the outlier normal effect, for example, when a 15R special probability variable big hit game is determined, for a plurality of types of the jackpot effect. A variation pattern for a big hit effect is determined from among the variation patterns.

  In the present embodiment, when the 15R special probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable hidden jackpot game, or the 15R non-probable variable jackpot game is determined, the same variation pattern for the jackpot effect is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of the 15R special probability variable big hit game, the 15R probability variable secret big hit game, and the 15R non-probable big hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game are decided, the same variation pattern for the concealment effect is decided. Therefore, it is impossible to recognize which of the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination (all 1439 different integers from 0 to 1438). Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (33 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination in the normal state. More than the number of values (4 in this embodiment) is set. The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit.

In the present embodiment, the random number for winning determination is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27.
In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the small hit is, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination (all 1439 integers from 0 to 1438). Further, a predetermined number (9 in this embodiment) of the small hit determination value is set. Note that the random number for hit determination is used as it is in the big hit determination. Further, the number of small hit determination values does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the same value is determined).

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of this special figure distribution random number, and the main CPU 30a obtains the big hit when it is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the special figure distribution random number. This special figure distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 50 integers from “0” to “49”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as a special figure distribution random number value, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number value by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random value value. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27.

  Specifically, in the case of a big hit in the symbol change game, a symbol classified as symbol A as a big hit symbol is displayed with a probability of 18/50. In the case of a big win in the symbol variation game, symbols classified as symbol B are displayed with a probability of 5/50. In the case of a big win in the symbol variation game, symbols classified as symbol C are displayed with a probability of 17/50. In the case of a big win in the symbol variation game, symbols classified as symbol D are displayed with a probability of 10/50. On the other hand, at the time of determining the small hit (when the big hit determination is negative and the small hit determination is affirmative), a symbol is determined from among the ten types of small hit symbols, and when the loss is determined (at the big hit determination and small hit determination When the hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of missing symbol.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random number values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores a small hit design random number used when determining the type of the special figure that becomes the small hit symbol when determining the small hit. In addition, the RAM 30c stores a random number for assigning a common figure used for determining a type of a common figure that will be a winning symbol when the ordinary game is won.

  The ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit is made, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for determining the normal hit (all 107 different integers from 0 to 106). Note that the number of normal hit determination values varies depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned (this embodiment) , 106) is set to be larger than the number of normal hit determination values in the normal state (two in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a random number for normal hit determination used at the time of normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the operating gate 23.

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

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

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 or the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). When the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of special figure start hold memory = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (special drawing start hold memory number <4), the main CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the special figure start hold memory number and rewrites the special figure start hold memory number (step S3). . Further, the main CPU 30 a generates a hold designation command for instructing the added special figure start hold memory number, and outputs it to the overall control board 31. As a result, even in the overall control board 31, it becomes possible to recognize the addition of the number of starting reserved balls of special symbols in the variation game. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a determines a hit determination random number value, a special figure distribution random number value, a small hit design distribution random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a variation pattern distribution random number (variation). The random number for content distribution) is read out and acquired from the RAM 30c, and the value of the random number is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the first special figure start pending storage number (step S4). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure is in a variable display and whether or not a big hit game (or a small hit game) is being executed (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main CPU 30a reads the special figure start reserved memory number (step S14), and determines whether or not the special figure start reserved memory number is larger than "0" (step S14). S15). When the determination result of step S15 is negative (when the special figure start hold storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output (step S16). . If this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command (step S17). Then, the special symbol start process ends. If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (if a demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S15 is affirmative (when the number of special figure start hold storage> 0), the main CPU 30a executes the symbol variation game on the special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Is set to “0” (step S18). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts 1 (-1) from the number of special figure start hold memory numbers (step S19), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the special figure start hold memory number. The values of the hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, and the small hit design distribution random number are acquired (step S20). In this process, the main CPU 30a also acquires the values of the reach determination random number and the variation pattern distribution random number.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). (Step S21). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 4/1439. When the probability change state (when the probability is high), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (hit probability) is 33/1439.

  When the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step S22). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device H0 from among the big hit symbols according to the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value (step S23).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S24). Specifically, when the determined final stop symbol is classified into symbols A, B, and D, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for the big hit effect. On the other hand, when the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol C, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the secret effect.

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

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S21 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S26).

  When the determination result of step S26 is affirmative (in the case of small hit), the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the fluctuation is in the small hit (step S27). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H0 from among the small symbol symbols (symbol E) based on the special symbol based on the acquired small symbol symbol random number (step S28). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for concealment effect corresponding to the small hit game (step S29). The main CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, proceeds to the process of step S25, and similarly to the above, the symbol variation game such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. The special symbol starting process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of H0. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs the stop display of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S26 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S30). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the RAM 30c during the process of step S30 matches the reach determination value. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery to determine whether or not to perform reach production, and is determined from the possible values for reach determination random numbers (a total of 241 types of integers from 0 to 240). Yes. Further, the reach determination value is different depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the value of the operation flag). Further, the reach determination value is determined so that it is determined that the reach effect is always performed in the minimum range (for example, 0 to 3) regardless of whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given and the number of start pending storage numbers. It has been.

  If the determination result in step S30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off-line symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H0 (step S31). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect (step S32). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Perform various processes. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H0 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs the stop display of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S30 is negative (when reach is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop on the special symbol display H0 (step S33). Next, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the off-normal effect (step S34). At this time, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a differs depending on the number of reserved storage numbers and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier normal performance. It has become.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Perform various processes. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. In addition to the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device H0 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. To control. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs the stop display of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when “1” is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Hereinafter, the control contents of the 15R special probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable hidden jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and the 15R non-probable variable jackpot game executed by the main CPU 30a will be described for each jackpot game.

First, the control when a 15R special probability variable jackpot game, a 15R probability variable hidden jackpot game, and a 15R non-probability variable jackpot game will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (7 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the lapse of the interval time (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (14.6 seconds). Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game.

  When the 15R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted, and the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is imparted. Set “1”. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted.

  Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” (10000 times in the present embodiment) to the number of times of probability variation state giving the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is imparted. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” (10000 times in the present embodiment) to the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given. The number of times of entering the entrance rate improvement state and the number of times the probability variation state is imparted are decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set). ) In addition, each flag, the probability variation state giving number of times, and the number of times of operation are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, each flag, the probability variation state grant count and the actuation count are cleared ("0" is set) even when a big hit game is awarded. In the present embodiment, when 10000 is set as the probability variation state grant count, this is equivalent to the probability variation state being substantially imparted until the next big hit. Further, even when the number of actuations is set to 10,000 times, this is equivalent to providing the improved entrance rate until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, when the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted, and also indicates that the entry rate improvement state is imparted. Set “1” in the flag. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” to the probability variation state grant count. Further, the main CPU 30a sets 50 as the number of operations.

  In addition, when the 15R non-probability change big hit game is given, the main CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given, and the action indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given. Set “1” in the flag. Further, the main CPU 30a sets 0 as the number of times the probability variation state is given. Further, the main CPU 30a sets 50 as the number of operations.

  Further, in the 15R special probability variation jackpot game, the 15R probability variation secret jackpot game, and the 15R non-probability variation jackpot game, the opening modes of the grand prize winning door 28 from the 1st to the 15th round are the same. For this reason, it is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is one of the 15R special probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable concealment jackpot game, and the 15R non-probability variable jackpot game from the opening mode of the grand prize winning door 28 from the first to the 15th round.

  In this way, in the symbol variation game, when 15R special probability variable big hit game, 15R probability variable secret big hit game, or 15R non-probable big hit game is given, from the opening mode of the big winning door 28 during the big hit game, 15R It is not possible to specify which jackpot game is awarded among the special probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable hidden jackpot game, and the 15R non-probability variable jackpot game.

  Also, in the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game and the 15R non-probability big hit game, the period during which the winning rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends (until 50 symbol variation games are executed) is the same. On the other hand, in the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends, whereas in the 15R non-probability big hit game, the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game ends. That is, when a big hit game of 15R special probability change big hit game, 15R probability change secret big hit game, or 15R non-probability big hit game is given, and then 50 symbol variation games are executed, the entry rate improvement state is given. When the process ends, it cannot be specified whether or not the probability variation state is given. Therefore, any of the 15R probability change secret big hit game and the 15R non-probability big hit game is awarded, and when the symbol variation game is executed 50 times after the big hit game is finished, the grant of the increased entrance rate is completed. Then, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given.

Next, the control when the 2R probability variation big hit game is given will be described based on FIG.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.02 seconds). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the round game of the first round, and at the same time the round game time T11 (max 0. (06 seconds) is started. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (first opening), and if the round gaming time T11 (0.06 seconds) has elapsed, the first round game A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (1.5 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round in order to start the second round game, and the round game time T11 shown in FIG. 8A. The measurement of (max 0.06 seconds) is started. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. The main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and if the round gaming time T11 (0.06 seconds) has elapsed, the second round game A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. When the round game of the second round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INa (1.5 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDb (0.052 seconds). After elapse of the ending time, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to “0” and ends the big hit game. At this time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded. Then, a value indicating “until next time” is set as the probability variation state grant count.

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a grants a 2R probability variable big hit game, it is given when either the entry rate improvement state or the probability change state is awarded at the start of the symbol variation game won for the 2R probability variable big hit game. Sets a value indicating “until next time” to the probability variation state application count and the operation count, and sets the operation flag to “1”. On the other hand, if neither the entry rate improvement state nor the probability variation state is given at the start of the symbol variation game won in the 2R probability variation big hit game, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” as the probability variation state provision number. On the other hand, the operation count is set to 0 and the operation flag is set to “0”.

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

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time T21 (max 1.62 seconds shown in FIG. 8B). ) Measurement starts. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize winning door 28 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. . The numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 8B indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after opening the first prize opening door 28 (first opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.06 seconds) has elapsed, the first big prize opening door 28 is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (1.5 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to open the second big prize opening door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.06 seconds) has elapsed, the second big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a close signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INd (1.488 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDb (0.052 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the small hit game. Then, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to “0”. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning a small hit is maintained, the main CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (no new value is set).

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, a state is created in which the 2R probability variable big hit game, the small hit game, and the open state of the big winning door 28 are the same. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the 2R probability variable big hit game, the first round game time T11 (0.06 seconds) + interval time INa (1.5 seconds) + the second round Over the round game time T11 (0.06 seconds) = 1.62 (seconds), the grand prize winning door 28 is opened twice. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the small hit game, the first opening time T22 (0.06 seconds) + interval time INa (1.5 seconds) + second opening time T22 (0.06 seconds). ) = The grand prize opening door 28 is opened twice over a round game time T21 (1.62 seconds). That is, the time from the first opening of the big prize opening door 28 to the end of the second opening in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game is set to “1.62 (seconds)”. ing. That is, in the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game, the big winning opening door 28 is opened in the same opening manner for “1.62 (seconds)”.

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the open state of the big prize opening door 28 is visually recognized, it is not possible to distinguish between 2R probability variation big hit games and small hit games. As a result, even if the player opens the grand prize winning door 28 twice in a short time (0.06 seconds), whether the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given from the open mode Cannot be distinguished.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a functions as a random number acquisition unit, a big hit determination unit, and a variation content determination unit. In the present embodiment, the RAM 30c functions as a holding storage unit.

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

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

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 15R special probability variable jackpot game, a 15R probability variable concealment jackpot game, or a 15R non-probable variable jackpot game, the overall symbol combination of the decorative symbols is a jackpot symbol. Determine from the combinations. In this embodiment, it is determined from [000] [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] as the jackpot symbol matching.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the decorative symbols from the symbol combinations suggested by the probability variation. In this embodiment, it is determined from among [010] [121] [232] [343] [454] [565] [676] [707] as a symbol combination of probability variation suggestion. When the designated final stop symbol is the small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol symbol combination of the ornament symbol from the symbol combinations suggested by the probability change as in the case of the 2R probability variable big hit game. That is, when the symbol combination of the decorative symbol is a symbol combination that suggests the probability variation, it is impossible to specify which of the big hit game or the small bonus game of the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game is given from the decorative symbol combination. It has become.

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

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command, the general CPU 31a stores a special figure start hold memory number designated by the hold designation command and displays a start hold image corresponding to the special figure start hold memory number. The designation command is output to the display control board 32. This start hold image is an image indicating the number of start hold balls.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the general CPU 31a refers to the state at the time of winning and determines the state after the end of the big hit game. Further, the general CPU 31a counts the number of times that the variable game has been executed after the big hit game has ended, and when the number of times of the variable game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times), the overall entrance rate improvement state is displayed. Determine that it has not been granted. Thereby, in the overall control board 31, it becomes possible to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current state and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a functions as an effect execution control unit.

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

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs a start hold image designation command, the sub CPU 32a stores data indicating the special figure start hold memory number in response to the command, and displays the start hold image indicating the special figure start hold memory number on the variable display H2. Control to display on the screen.

Next, the types of variation patterns in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described below based on FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the various variation patterns include variation patterns P01, P02A, P03A, P04A, P05A, P02B, P03B, P04B, P05B, P06, and P07. The variation pattern P01 is a variation pattern for the off-normal production. The variation pattern P02A is a variation pattern for normal reach production that is out of sync. The normal reach production may be referred to as “NR”. The variation pattern P02B is a variation pattern for NR that is a big hit. The variation pattern P03A is a variation pattern for weak super reach production that is out of place. In addition, the super reach production may be referred to as “SR”. The fluctuation pattern P03B is a fluctuation pattern for weak SR that is a big hit. The variation pattern P04A is a variation pattern for medium SR that is out of sync. The variation pattern P04B is a variation pattern for medium SR that is a big hit. The variation pattern P05A is a variation pattern for strong SR that is out of sync. The variation pattern P05B is a variation pattern for strong SR that is a big hit. The variation pattern P06 is a variation pattern for NR that is out of sync. The variation pattern P07 is a variation pattern for strong SR that is a big hit.

  Note that the big hit expectation differs for each reach effect, and increases in the order of NR, weak SR, medium SR, and strong SR. Note that the jackpot expectation degree indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a big hit to the overall appearance rate that is the sum of the appearance rates in the case of a big hit. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher as the ratio of the appearance rate when the big hit is larger than the overall appearance rate. In other words, the big hit expectation is higher as the ratio of the appearance rate is lower than the overall appearance rate.

  Also, when the reach effect is executed, the probability that NR is selected is 167/251, the probability that weak SR is selected is 54/251, the probability that medium SR is selected is 27/251, and the strong SR is selected. The probability is 3/251.

  Such a variation pattern is determined in the main control board 30 and is output to the overall control board 31 as a variation pattern designation command. On the other hand, in the overall control board 31, the sub variation pattern is determined based on the input variation pattern designation command. One or more sub-variation patterns are associated with the variation pattern. The sub variation pattern is a pattern for determining the content of the effect, and is set to have the same variation time as the variation pattern. Further, each of the variation patterns P01, P02A, P04A, P04A, P05A, P02B, P04B, P04B, P05B, and P07 includes one type of sub variation pattern SP11, SP12A, SP13A, SP14A, SP15A, SP12B, SP13B, SP14B, SP15B and SP17 are associated with each other. On the other hand, the variation pattern P06 is associated with a plurality of types of sub variation patterns SP12C and SP16. The plurality of types of sub variation patterns SP12C and SP16 are selected based on a predetermined selection condition when a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern P06 is input.

  In the present embodiment, a hold notice effect as a notice effect is executed. The hold notice effect is a big hit expectation in the special figure start hold memory number by displaying the start hold image indicating the special figure start hold memory number in a display mode of green, red, and gold different from the blue in the normal time. It is a production that suggests the degree. In addition, while executing the hold notice effect, the expected degree of jackpot is suggested, but the changing game that is the target that suggests the expected degree of jackpot may be referred to as the suggested symbol changing game. Thus, the hold notice effect is an effect that designates (specifies) the suggestion target game that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot. In addition, the hold notice effect is a continuous notice effect that can be executed across a plurality of consecutive variable games.

  Here, the predetermination process regarding the hold notice effect executed by the main CPU 30a will be described below based on FIG. 10, and the prefetch command output in the predetermination process will also be described below based on FIG. In this pre-determination process, various random numbers acquired in accordance with winning in the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27 are determined before the execution of the variable game corresponding to the winning. is there. The main CPU 30a is configured to execute a pre-determination process every predetermined cycle.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball is detected in the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27 (step S101). When this determination result is negative (no winning ball is detected for the game ball), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (a winning game ball has been detected), it is determined whether or not a variable game is being played (step S102). When the determination result of step S102 is affirmative (during the variation game), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S102 is negative (not in a variable game), the main CPU 30a determines that a big hit game is being played, or that a start-up hold ball is not stored and a variable game is not being executed. Then, the preliminary determination process is terminated. In this way, the main CPU 30a performs control so as not to execute the hold notice effect without outputting the pre-read command when the big hit game or the start hold ball is not stored.

  In step S103, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given as the current gaming state. When the determination result of step S103 is affirmative (the entry rate improvement state is given), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process. As described above, the main CPU 30a performs control so that the pre-holding advance notice is not executed without outputting the prefetch command when the entrance rate improvement state is given in the variable game.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S103 is negative (the entry rate improvement state is not given), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state has been acquired (step S104). In this process, the main CPU 30a obtains a jackpot determination value depending on whether or not the value of the hit determination random number stored in the RAM 30c in step S4 of the special symbol input process matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state. Determine whether or not. If the determination result of step S105 is affirmative (a jackpot determination value has been acquired), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S104 is negative (no jackpot determination value is acquired), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S111.

  In step S105, the main CPU 30a determines a jackpot prefetch command corresponding to the special figure start pending storage number from the plurality of prefetch commands D601 to D604, and stores it in the RAM 30c. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol prefetch command corresponding to the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in step S4 of the special symbol input process from the plurality of prefetch commands DB01 to DB31, and stores it in the RAM 30c ( The process proceeds to step S106) and step S121.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot prefetch commands D601 to D604 are commands that indicate a big hit in a variable game and a special figure start pending storage number that is a big hit. The jackpot prefetch command is output together with the symbol prefetch command. Specifically, the jackpot prefetch command D601 indicates that the variable game with the special figure start pending storage number “1” is a jackpot.

  Moreover, the symbol prefetch commands DB00 to DB31 correspond to the value of the special figure distribution random number as shown in FIG. 11B and are commands indicating the type of special figure. Also, the type of jackpot game can be indicated by indicating the type of special figure. The symbol prefetch command is output together with the jackpot prefetch command. Specifically, the symbol look-ahead command DB00 indicates that symbol A is confirmed and stopped and a 15R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in a variable game.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the prior determination process, the main CPU 30a outputs the jackpot prefetch command determined in step S105 and the symbol prefetch command determined in step S106 to the overall control board 31 as one prefetch command. Thereby, the main CPU 30a, among the pending variable games that have not yet been executed, the special figure start reserved memory number of the variable game that is the object of determination based on the values of various random numbers acquired at the time of winning, A pre-read command for designating whether or not to win a big game and the type of special figure (type of big game) is output to the overall control board 31. Note that a pending variation game that has not yet been executed (unexecuted) may be referred to as an unexecuted symbol variation game.

  Further, in step S111 in FIG. 10, the main CPU 30a obtains a reach determination value depending on whether or not the reach determination random number stored in the RAM 30c in step S4 of the special symbol input process matches the reach determination value. Determine whether or not. Note that the reach determination value depends on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and depending on the number of special figure start reservation memories. In this process, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination value is acquired depending on whether or not the minimum range (0 to 3 out of 0 to 240 in this embodiment) includes the reach determination random number. Will be determined. In other words, when the reach determination random number within the minimum range is acquired, the reach effect is executed regardless of whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given and the number of special start hold memories. If the determination result of step S111 is affirmative (reach determination value is acquired), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S111 is negative (no reach determination value is acquired), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S112, the main CPU 30a determines an out-of-order read command from a plurality of out-of-order read commands D701 to D704, D801 to D804, D901 to D904, and DA01 to DA04, stores them in the RAM 30c, and ends the pre-determination process. Further, this miss-look-ahead command corresponds to the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution stored in the RAM 30c and the number of special figure start pending storage stored in the RAM 30c in step S4 of the special symbol input process. Note that the type of reach effect can be recognized from the value of the random number for allocating the variation pattern. The types of reach effects are classified into NR, weak SR, medium SR, and strong SR. In addition, as for the types of reach production, the big hit expectation is high in the order of NR, weak SR, medium SR, and strong SR.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, the outlook prefetch commands D701 to D704, D801 to D804, D901 to D904, and DA01 to DA04 are executed when the reach effect is executed in the variable game, the reach effect type, and the reach. It is a command which shows the special figure starting reservation memory | storage number with which an effect is performed. The prefetch commands D701 to D704 correspond to strong SR, the prefetch commands D801 to D804 correspond to medium SR, the prefetch commands D901 to D904 correspond to weak SR, and the prefetch commands DA01 to DA04 correspond to NR. Specifically, the miss-look-ahead command D701 indicates that the strong SR is executed in the variable game having the special figure start reserved memory number “1”.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the pre-determination process, the main CPU 30a outputs the failure prefetch command determined in step S112 to the overall control board 31 as one prefetch command. As a result, the main CPU 30a, among the variable games on hold, the special figure start reserved memory number of the variable game that has been determined based on the values of various random numbers acquired at the time of winning, and the reach effect in the variable game The prefetch command for designating the type of data is output to the overall control board 31.

  In step S121, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern distribution random number acquired in step S4 is within a specific range. This specific range is a range in which the variation patterns P04 and P05 are determined. When this determination result is negative (the value of the variation pattern distribution random number is not within a specific range), the main CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the value of the variation pattern distribution random number is within a specific range), the main CPU 30a determines from the plurality of prefetch commands DD01 to DD04 the variation pattern prefetch command corresponding to the special figure start pending storage number. Is determined (step S122), stored in the RAM 30c, and the preliminary determination process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 11D, the variation pattern prefetch commands DD01 to DD04 are commands indicating the special figure start pending storage number for determining a specific variation pattern or a special variation pattern. Note that the specific variation pattern is a variation pattern that can be shifted to the mission mode, and corresponds to the variation pattern P06 shown in FIG. The special variation pattern is a variation pattern that shifts to the mission mode and is a big hit, and corresponds to the variation pattern P07 shown in FIG. Specifically, the variation pattern prefetch command DD01 indicates that the variation game having the special figure start pending storage number “1” is a variation pattern based on a specific variation pattern or a variation pattern of the special number.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the pre-determination process, the main CPU 30a sets the variation pattern pre-read command determined in step S122 as one pre-read command together with other pre-read commands (big hit pre-read command, symbol pre-read command, deviation pre-read command). Output to the overall control board 31. As a result, the main CPU 30a determines the number of special game start reserved memory of the variable game that is the target of determination based on the values of various random numbers acquired at the time of winning among the variable games on hold, and the variable game is specified. A prefetch command designating that the game is based on a variation pattern or a special variation pattern is output to the overall control board 31. A variation game based on a specific variation pattern may be referred to as a specific symbol variation game, and a variation game based on a special variation pattern may be referred to as a special symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a functions as a first preliminary determination unit.

  On the other hand, when the general CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command, the prefetch flag indicating the input of the prefetch command and the type of the prefetch command input is stored in the RAM 31c in correspondence with the number of special figure start pending storage specified by the prefetch command. Set. Further, each time the change pattern designation command is input, the overall CPU 31a sets a prefetch flag corresponding to the start hold ball in which the special figure start hold storage number is decreased by “1”.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the start hold image is controlled in accordance with the input of the hold designation command or the prefetch command. For this purpose, the start reserved memory number control process executed by the overall CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 31a is configured to execute a start-pending storage number control process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a hold designation command has been input (step S201). If this determination result is negative (no hold designation command is input), the overall CPU 31a ends the start hold memory number control process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S201 is affirmative (the hold designation command is input), it is determined whether a prefetch command is input (step S202). If the determination result is negative (no prefetch command is input), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S202 is affirmative (a prefetch command has been input), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the hold designation command is a command that increases the number of special figure start hold memories (step S203). . In this process, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the command is a command for increasing the special figure start reserved memory number compared with the current special figure start reserved memory number stored in the RAM 31c. If this determination result is negative (not a command for increasing the number of special figure start hold memory), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S203 is affirmative (a command that increases the number of special figure start hold memories), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined hold notice pattern for executing the hold notice effect has been selected in the pending variation game. This restricts the repeated execution of the hold notice effect. If this determination result is affirmative (a predetermined hold notice pattern has been selected), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (the predetermined hold notice pattern is not selected), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not there is a variation game that shifts to the mission mode among the unexecuted variation games before the suggestion target symbol variation game. The mission mode is a state in which a mission effect is executed. The mission effect is an effect that suggests whether or not a big hit will be given depending on whether or not the mission is presented to the player and the mission is achieved. This mission mode may be started from a variation game based on a specific variation pattern or a special variation pattern. More specifically, the overall CPU 31a reads a prefetch flag corresponding to the special figure start pending storage number, and determines whether any of the variation pattern prefetch commands DD01 to DD04 is input. If the overall CPU 31a determines that any of the variation pattern prefetch commands DD01 to DD04 has been input, the overall CPU 31a determines that the variation game based on the specific variation pattern or the special variation pattern is an unexecuted variation game. It is determined that the determination result in S205 is affirmative. If the determination result is affirmative (there is a variable game that shifts to the mission mode), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (there is no variable game that shifts to the mission mode), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the overall CPU 31a reads a value from the mission mode flag assigned to the RAM 31c, and determines whether or not the mission mode is in effect. The mission mode flag is a flag for determining whether or not the mission mode is set. If this determination result is affirmative (in the mission mode), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in the mission mode), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, the overall CPU 31a refers to the offset value determination table for determining the offset value based on the input prefetch command, and based on the type of the prefetch command that is input and whether or not the state is the probability change state, An offset value is determined and stored in the RAM 31c. The offset value is a value for determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect and the display mode of the start hold image (effect form of the hold notice effect). When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a moves the process to step S212.

  In step S212, the overall CPU 31a refers to the hold notice effect pattern table indicating the hold notice effect pattern corresponding to the offset value, and determines the hold notice effect pattern corresponding to the determined offset value. Further, when a plurality of types of hold notice effect patterns are associated with one offset value, the overall CPU 31a determines any one of a plurality of types of hold notice effects patterns.

  The hold notice effect pattern is a pattern indicating the display mode of the start hold image, and the display form of the start hold image may be changed based on the hold notice effect pattern. Specifically, the hold notice effect pattern of the suggestion target symbol variation game indicates a display mode of the start pending image from the time of winning the suggestion subject symbol variation game until the execution of the suggestion symbol variation game is started. During this time, the display mode of the start hold image can be changed for each variable game.

  In addition, the overall CPU 31a stores the display mode of the start hold image based on the hold notice effect pattern in the RAM 31c in correspondence with the pending change game. In particular, the overall CPU 31a stores the display mode of the start hold image in the RAM 31c in association with the number of special figure start hold memories together with the above-described prefetch flag. Specifically, when the hold notice effect pattern is determined in the variable game corresponding to the special figure start hold memory number “3”, the general CPU 31a displays the start hold image when the suggested symbol change game is won. The display mode of the start hold image at the start of the first and second variation games from the variation game at the time of winning is stored in the RAM 31c. In other words, when the hold notice effect pattern is determined in the variable game corresponding to the special figure start hold memory number “3”, the general CPU 31a sets the special figure start hold memory number of the suggestion target symbol variable game to “3”, The display mode of the start hold image when “2” or “1” is set is stored in the RAM 31c. In addition, when the change pattern designation command is input, the overall CPU 31a updates the number of executions of the change game executed from the time of winning for each pending notice effect pattern and stores it in the RAM 31c. This makes it possible to specify the display mode of the start hold image that is changed for each variable game based on the determined hold notice effect pattern and the number of executions of the variable game. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a moves the process to step S213.

Here, the offset value determination table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13, the offset value determination table is classified into two offset value determination tables T1a and T1b according to the number of special figure start hold memories. Specifically, when the special figure start hold memory number is “1”, the offset value determination table T1a shown in FIG. 13A is referred to, and the special figure start hold memory number is any of “2” to “4”. In this case, the offset value determination table T1b shown in FIG.

  In the offset value determination table, a plurality of types of offset values are associated with the prefetch command, and the plurality of types of offset values are associated with an offset value determination random number for determining the offset value. Further, the offset value determination random numbers are assigned with different probabilities when the probability variation state is not given (indicated as “non-probability variation state” in the figure) and when the probability variation state is imparted. When the special figure start reserved memory number indicated by the prefetch command is “1”, one of offset values “1” to “4” is determined, and the special figure start reserved memory number indicated by the prefetch command is “2”. In this case, one of the offset values “5” to “8” is determined. Similarly, when the special figure start pending storage number indicated by the prefetch command is “3”, one of the offset values “9” to “12” is determined, and the special figure start pending storage number indicated by the prefetch command is “ In the case of “4”, one of the offset values “13” to “16” is determined.

  As a specific method for determining the offset value, for example, when a prefetch command D601, DB00 (D601DB00) is input in an uncertain change state, as shown in FIG. The value “1” is determined. In this case, the offset value “2” is determined with a probability of 70/211, the offset value “3” is determined with a probability of 100/211, and the offset value “4” is determined with a probability of 1/211. The Further, for example, when the prefetch command D702 is input in the probability changing state, the offset value “5” is determined with a probability of 21/211, as shown in FIG. In this case, the offset value “6” is determined with a probability of 40/211, the offset value “7” is determined with a probability of 150/211, and the offset value “8” is not determined.

  When the symbol C is stopped and displayed in the variable game, and the 2R probability variable big hit game is given, when the prefetch commands DB17 to DB27 are input, the offset value “1” corresponding to the special figure start pending storage number, One of “5”, “9”, and “13” is determined. In this case, the offset values “2” to “4”, “6” to “8”, “10” to “12”, and “14” to “16” are not determined. For this reason, the offset value determination tables T1a and T1b shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B are not referred to.

  By referring to such an offset value determination table, whether the prefetch command type (special figure type, reach effect type, special figure start pending storage number) and the probable change state is given as the current gaming state The offset value is determined with a different probability depending on whether or not.

  In particular, the offset values “4”, “8”, “12”, and “16” are determined only when the symbol A is stopped and displayed in the variable game. In this case, a 15R special probability variation big hit game will be awarded. Further, the offset values “4”, “8”, “12”, and “16” are defined such that when the probability variation state is given, the probability is determined with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not imparted. Yes.

  In addition, when the symbol B or the symbol D is stopped and displayed in the variable game, when the probability variation state is given, the offset values “1”, “5”, “9”, “13” corresponding to the special figure start reserved memory number are given. Is determined. In this case, the offset values “2” to “4”, “6” to “8”, “10” to “12”, and “14” to “16” are not determined.

Next, the hold notice effect pattern table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14, the hold notice effect pattern table associates the offset value with the display form of the start hold image. In addition, the display mode of the start hold image shows the display mode of the start hold image from the time the winning suggestion symbol variation game is won until the execution of the suggestion symbol variation game is started. During this time, the display mode of the start hold image can be changed for each variable game. That is, the display mode of the start hold image is associated with each special figure start hold memory number (“1” to “4”) of the suggestion target symbol variation game. For example, when the special figure start reserved memory number of the suggested symbol variation game at the time of winning is “1”, only the display mode in which the special figure start reserved memory number of the suggested symbol variable game is “1” is offset. Is associated with a value. On the other hand, when the number of special figure start reserved memories of the suggested symbol variation game at the time of winning a prize is “4”, the number of special figure start reserved memories of the suggested target symbol varying game is “4” to “1”. Each display mode is associated with an offset value.

  For the offset values “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, all display modes of the suggestion target symbol variation game (the suggestion symbol variation game is executed from the time of winning the suggestion symbol variation game) The hold notice effect pattern in which the display mode until) is blue is associated, and the hold notice effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, the offset values “2” to “4”, “6” to “8”, “10” to “12”, and “14” to “16” are the variation games immediately before the execution of the suggestion target symbol variation game. The hold notice effect pattern in which the display form (final display form) of the start hold image is green, red, or gold is associated, and the hold notice effect is executed. In particular, the final display mode of the start hold image is green when the offset values are “2”, “6”, “10”, “14”, and the offset values “3”, “7”, “11”, “15”. "Is red and offset values" 4 "," 8 "," 12 ", and" 16 "are gold.

  In addition, the offset display values “2” to “4”, “6” to “8”, “10” to “12”, and “14” to “16” define the final display mode of the start pending image. However, as the display mode until the final display mode, any one of blue, green, red, and gold (denoted as “X” in the drawing) is determined. For this reason, even if the start hold image at the time of winning the suggested symbol variation game is blue, it may change to green, red, or gold at the start of the variation game after the winning. .

  Further, the final display mode of the start hold image is defined such that the big hit expectation degree is increased in the order of blue, green, red, and gold. The expected degree of jackpot for the final display mode of the start-pending image is calculated by the ratio between the appearance rate of the final display mode when the big hit is achieved and the appearance rate of the final display mode when the final display mode is lost. In addition, the appearance rate of the final display mode in the case of the big hit is calculated based on the probability of winning the big hit, the probability of determining the type of jackpot game, and the probability of determining the final display mode. On the other hand, the appearance rate of the final display mode in the case of losing is based on the probability of losing, the probability of determining the type of reach production, the probability that the random number for reach determination will be the minimum range, and the probability of determining the final display mode Is calculated.

  In step S213 of FIG. 12, the overall CPU 31a refers to the hold notice effect pattern determined in step S212, reads the display mode (first display mode) corresponding to the winning of the suggestion symbol variation game, and at the time of the winning It is determined as the display mode of the start hold image indicating the special figure start hold storage number. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the start pending storage number control process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the start pending memory count control process, the overall CPU 31a specifies the display mode of the start pending image corresponding to all the special figure start pending memory counts including the first display mode determined in step S213. The start hold image designation command for displaying the start hold image in the display mode of all the specified start hold images is output to the display control board 32. In this way, the overall CPU 31a inputs the prefetch command and the hold designation command, and when the hold designation command is a command for increasing the special figure start hold memory number, determines the hold notice effect pattern, A start hold image designation command indicating the display mode of the start hold image is output to the display control board 32. This start hold image designation command is a command indicating the display mode of all start hold images including the start hold image of the suggestion target symbol variation game. Further, in this case, the start pending image designation command is a command indicating that the display mode of the start pending image corresponding to the prefetch command is the first display mode and that the other start pending image display modes are maintained.

  As described above, the prefetch command is determined based at least on the hit determination random number corresponding to the variation game to be determined among the variation games on hold. For this reason, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect that suggests the big hit expectation degree in the variable game based on the value of the random number for hit determination corresponding to the variable game on hold. . Of course, in addition to the hit determination random number, it may be determined based on a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number.

  On the other hand, in step S216, the overall CPU 31a determines the display mode of the start hold image indicating the special figure start hold storage number based on the hold designation command. In this process, when the general CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command to increase the special figure start hold memory number, the general CPU 31a determines to display a start hold image indicating the special figure start hold memory number in blue. . As a specific example, when the general CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command indicating that the special figure start hold memory number increases from “2” to “3”, the general CPU 31a indicates three special figure start hold memory numbers. Decide to display the eye start hold image in blue. It should be noted that when the start hold image is blue, the special figure start hold storage number is simply indicated. On the other hand, when the general CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command indicating that the special figure start hold memory number is reduced, the general CPU 31a excludes the start hold image corresponding to the special figure start hold memory number “1”, and the special figure start hold memory. The start hold image corresponding to the number is determined as the start hold image corresponding to the special figure start hold memory number obtained by subtracting “1”. Further, the start hold image corresponding to the special figure start hold storage number “4” is turned off. As a specific example, when the general CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command indicating that the special figure start hold memory number decreases from “3” to “2”, the general CPU 31a indicates two special figure start hold memory numbers. The eye start hold image is determined as the first start hold image. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the third start hold image as the second start hold image and determines to turn off the third start hold image. In this way, the overall CPU 31a changes the start-pending images having the special figure start hold storage numbers “2” to “4” as the start hold images having the special figure start hold storage numbers “1” to “3”, respectively. Then, the start hold image having the special figure start hold storage number “4” is turned off. Such processing may be referred to as “shift”. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a moves the process to step S217.

  In step S217, the overall CPU 31a refers to the hold notice effect pattern stored in step S212, and identifies the display mode of the start hold image in the current variation game. Specifically, the overall CPU 31a reads the hold notice effect pattern stored in the RAM 31c and the number of executions of the variable game stored for each hold notice effect pattern, and specifies the display mode of the start hold image in the current change game. . Then, the overall CPU 31a changes the display mode of the start hold image corresponding to the hold notice effect pattern (step S218), and ends the start hold memory number control process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the start pending memory count control process, the overall CPU 31a specifies the display mode of the start pending image corresponding to all the special figure start pending memory counts including the display mode determined in steps S216 and S218. The start hold image designation command for displaying the start hold image in the display mode of all the specified start hold images is output to the display control board 32. In this way, the overall CPU 31a inputs the prefetch command and the hold designation command, and when the hold designation command is a command for reducing the special figure start hold memory number, the start hold image designation command for shifting the start hold image is issued. Output to the display control board 32. In addition, when the general CPU 31a changes the display mode of the start hold image based on the hold notice effect pattern stored in step S212, the general CPU 31a shifts the start hold image and then changes corresponding to the determined hold notice effect pattern. A start hold image designation command indicating the display mode to which is added is output to the display control board 32.

  Next, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the start hold image designation command, the start hold image is displayed and turned off on the variable display H2. In other words, the variable display H2 displays the number using the start hold image corresponding to the start hold ball in the same number as the number of start hold balls (number of special start hold memories). Further, the sub CPU 32a causes the start hold image to be displayed in a display mode (for example, “blue” or “green”) corresponding to the start hold image designation command. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 functions as an effect execution means and a reserved ball number display section. Moreover, the area | region which displays a start pending | holding image in the variable display H2 functions as a number display part.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a mission effect (problem giving effect) as a notice effect is configured to be executable. The mission effect is an effect that presents execution of a predetermined task effect as a task (mission) during the variable game. In the variable game during the mission effect, when the task effect presented to the player is executed, the jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped in the variable game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the mission effect is being performed, the mission presented in the mission effect matches the effect executed in the variable game. On the other hand, when the mission effect is executed when the jackpot is not won, the task effect presented in the mission effect and the effect executed in the variable game do not match.

  In the mission effect in the present embodiment, an effect of temporarily stopping and displaying a combination of reach based on a predetermined decoration is presented as a problem effect. When the jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped, the symbol combination based on the predetermined decorative drawing is confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, when the jackpot display result is not displayed as a fixed stop, the out-of-order symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. For example, an image such as “Let's reach 3!” Is displayed on the variable display H2, and [3] is presented to the player as a task symbol. Then, as shown in [3 ↓ 3], the subject symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the reach state is reached, it is determined that the fixed stop display result is displayed as a big hit display result. In addition, the mission effect is executed based on the pre-read command as in the case of the hold notice effect described above. However, unlike the hold notice effect, the suggested symbol variation game that is the target of the jackpot expectation degree is specified. It is a production that does not (specific). The state in which the mission effect is executed is referred to as a mission mode, and can be executed across one or more variable games.

  Here, the mission mode transition control process executed by the overall CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This mission mode transition control process is a process for determining whether or not to shift to the mission mode. The overall CPU 31a is executed each time a change pattern designation command is input.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the input variation pattern designation command is a command indicating a specific variation pattern (step S221). Note that the specific variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern P04 shown in FIG. If the determination result is negative (not a command indicating a specific variation pattern), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S231. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S221 is affirmative (a command indicating a specific variation pattern), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S222.

  In step S222, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not there is a suggestion symbol variation game in the unexecuted symbol variation game. The overall CPU 31a determines that the determination result of step S222 is affirmative when the prefetch flag is set in the RAM 31c in correspondence with the special figure start pending storage number. If this determination result is affirmative (the unexecuted symbol variation game includes a suggestion symbol variation game), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S225. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S222 is negative (the unexecuted symbol variation game has no suggestion symbol variation game), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S226.

  In step S225, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the mission mode, determines a sub-variation pattern SP16 for shifting to the mission mode, and stores it in the RAM 31c. The sub variation pattern SP16 is a sub variation pattern that shifts to the mission mode during the variation game and is out of sync. Further, the mission mode may continue even after the variation game based on the sub variation pattern SP16. Then, the overall CPU 31a sets “1” to the mission mode flag assigned to the storage area of the RAM 31c. As a result, the overall CPU 31a performs control to shift from the current variation game to the mission mode. This mission mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the mission mode is in effect, and is set to “1” when in the mission mode and set to “0” when not in the mission mode. . When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode transition control process.

  In step S226, the overall CPU 31a determines the NR sub variation pattern SP12C to be lost and stores it in the RAM 31c. The sub variation pattern SP12C is a variation pattern in which NR is executed and is out of sync. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode transition control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S221 that the input variation pattern designation command is not a command indicating a specific variation pattern, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the input variation pattern designation command is a command indicating a special variation pattern. Is determined (step S231). This special variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern P05 shown in FIG. If this determination result is negative (not a command indicating a special variation pattern), the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode transition control process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S221 is affirmative (a command indicating a special variation pattern), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S232.

  In step S232, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the mission mode, determines a sub-variation pattern SP17 for shifting to the mission mode that is a big hit, and stores it in the RAM 31c. The sub variation pattern SP17 is a sub variation pattern that shifts to the mission mode during the variation game and is a big hit. Further, after the variation game based on the sub variation pattern SP17, the mission mode does not continue because it is a big hit. Then, the overall CPU 31a sets “1” to the mission mode flag assigned to the storage area of the RAM 31c. As a result, the overall CPU 31a performs control to shift from the current variation game to the mission mode. As described above, when the special variation pattern is determined, the general CPU 31a, unlike the specific variation pattern, shifts to the mission mode even when there is no suggestion symbol variation game. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode transition control process.

  Further, in a process different from the mission mode transition control process, the overall CPU 31a outputs a sub variation pattern designation command corresponding to the sub variation pattern determined in steps S225, S226, and S232 to the display control board 32.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the sub variation pattern designation command, the variable display H2 is configured to start the symbol combination game by variably displaying the decorative symbols with the sub variation pattern designated by the command. Controls the display content of.

  Thus, the overall CPU 31a performs control to shift to the mission mode when various transition conditions are satisfied. Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines that a specific variation pattern is determined, and if the suggestion target symbol variation game in which the prefetch flag is set is in a pending variation game, the suggestion symbol variation There is a case where the mode is shifted to the mission mode based on the final display mode of the start hold image corresponding to the game. The general CPU 31a also shifts to the mission mode when a special variation pattern is determined. Note that, as described above, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the mission mode, and when the mission effect is executed, the pending notice effect is not repeatedly executed.

  The mission mode control process executed by the overall CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. The mission mode control process is a process for determining the contents of the mission effect in the shifted mission mode and determining whether or not to end the mission mode. The overall CPU 31a executes mission mode control processing every time a variation pattern designation command is input.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, the overall CPU 31a reads the value from the mission mode flag assigned to the storage area of the RAM 31c, and the current variation game is in the mission mode depending on whether or not the flag is “1”. It is determined whether or not (step S241). The mission mode flag is set to “1” in step S225 or step S232 described above. If this determination result is negative (not the mission mode), the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode control process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (in the mission mode), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S242.

  In step S242, the overall CPU 31a executes a mission determination process for determining the content of the task effect presented in the mission effect. Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines any one of the symbols [0] to [7] as a predetermined symbol, and determines the content of the task effect of stopping the reach symbol combination based on the predetermined symbol.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a executes a stop decoration determining process for determining a decoration to be stopped (step S243). Specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a special symbol designation command that becomes a big hit game other than the 2R probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a decides to stop and display the decoration figure determined in step S242 in the left column and the right column, Store in the RAM 31c. On the other hand, if the special CPU designation command indicating the big hit game other than the 2R probability variable big hit game is not input, the general CPU 31a stops and displays the decorative figures other than the decorative figure determined in step S242 in the left column and the right column. Is stored in the RAM 31c. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S244.

  Further, in a process different from the mission mode control process, the overall CPU 31a outputs a mission designation command indicating the content of the mission effect determined in step S242 to the display control board 32. Further, the overall CPU 31a outputs to the display control board 32 a decorative design designation command indicating the left and right rows of decorative drawings determined in step S243.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs a mission designation command, the variable presentation device H2 displays the contents of the task effect presented in the mission effect corresponding to the command on the variable display H2. . Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a decoration designating command, the sub CPU 32a stops and displays the decoration corresponding to the command on the variable display H2.

  In step S244, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the current variation game is a variation game that is a 15R big hit based on the input variation pattern designation command. In particular, in this process, the overall CPU 31a determines that the determination result is affirmative in the case of a variable game to which a jackpot game excluding 2R probability variable big hit games is given, and the determination result is negative in the case of a variable game to which a 2R probability variable big hit game is granted. And If the determination result is affirmative (the game is a fluctuating game with 15R jackpot), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S248. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not a fluctuating game with 15R jackpot), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S245.

  In step S245, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not there is a suggested symbol variation game in the variation game to be executed next time, depending on whether or not the prefetch flag is set corresponding to the special figure start pending storage number. To do. Note that the overall CPU 31a determines that the determination result of step S245 is negative if the pre-read command indicates that the game is a 2R probability variation big hit game. The overall CPU 31a determines that the determination result of step S245 is negative when only the current variation game among the variation games on hold is the suggestion symbol variation game. If this determination result is affirmative (there is a suggestion target symbol variation game), the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode control process. On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (there is no suggestion symbol variation game), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S246.

  In step S246, the overall CPU 31a executes a mission mode end lottery process for determining whether or not to end the mission mode. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the mission mode is terminated with a probability of 1/10. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the mission mode end lottery has been won (step S247). If the determination result is affirmative (winning the mission mode end lottery), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S248. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (the mission mode end lottery is not won), the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode control process.

  In step S248, the overall CPU 31a sets “0” to the mission mode flag positioned in the storage area of the RAM 31c, and ends the mission mode after the end of the variable game. As a result, the overall CPU 31a performs control so that the above-described mission designation command is not output to the display control board 32 from the next variation game. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode control process.

  Thus, the overall CPU 31a performs control to end the mission mode when various end conditions are satisfied. Specifically, the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode from the next variable game in the variable game to which the 15R big hit game except the 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded. Further, when there is no suggestion symbol variation game in the pending variation game except the current variation game, the overall CPU 31a ends the mission mode from the next variation game with a predetermined probability. In other words, when the overall CPU 31a shifts to the mission mode, it continues at least the mission mode until the suggestion symbol variation game ends. In addition, the overall CPU 31a may continue the mission mode even after the suggestion symbol variation game ends. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a functions as a first preliminary determination unit, an effect mode determination unit, and a second preliminary determination unit. In addition, the hold notice effect in the present embodiment corresponds to the specific notice effect, and the mission effect corresponds to the assignment giving effect.

  The start hold image displayed on such a pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show display examples of a start hold image and a mission effect.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17A, the variable display H2 includes symbol display areas H2L, H2C, and H2R for displaying decorative drawings in a variable manner. Further, as shown in FIG. 17D, the variable display H2 includes a start hold image display area H21 for displaying a start hold image.

  With such a variable display H2, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas H2L, H2C, and H2R, and the start hold image is turned off in the start hold image display area H21. Take the case as an example.

  In such a state, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 or the second start winning opening 27, as shown in FIG. 17B, the symbol display areas H2L, H2C , H2R, the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner, and when the changing time has elapsed, the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas H2L, H2C, H2R as shown in FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17B, a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27 while the decorative drawing is variably displayed in the symbol display areas H2L, H2C, and H2R. When the ball is entered, the first start hold image is displayed in the start hold image display area H21 as shown in FIG. Then, when the decorative drawing that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the decorative drawing starts variably displaying in response to the start holding ball, and the first displayed The start hold image is turned off.

  In addition, this start hold image can be displayed up to a predetermined upper limit number (in the present embodiment, 4 as the special figure start hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure start hold memory number. In this way, the start hold image is displayed in the start hold image display area H21.

  In addition, the start-up hold image is displayed in a blue display mode in a normal state, but may be displayed in a display mode (for example, green, red, or gold) that suggests a big hit expectation. Here, as shown in FIG. 17E, the first and second start hold images in the start hold image display area H21 are displayed in blue, and the third start hold image is other than blue (for example, green ) Is displayed as an example.

  In this state, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), the decorative drawing that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed in an out-of-display manner, and as shown in FIG. When the display is started, the display mode of the start hold image is shifted. Specifically, the second start hold image displayed in the blue display mode is the first start hold image, and the third start hold image displayed in the display mode other than blue is 2 It is changed as the first start hold image, and the third and fourth start hold images are turned off. Also, as shown in FIG. 17 (h), the second start-hold image is different from FIG. 17 (g) at the start timing of the decorative display of the decorative drawing, and another display mode other than blue (for example, It may be displayed in red.

  Further, the variable display H2 includes a mission display area H22 as shown in FIG. In the mission display area H22, for example, a mission image indicating a mission of “Reach with 3!” Is displayed.

  A case where a mission effect is executed in the case where three start-pending images are displayed in a blue display mode at the start of a variable game is taken as an example. In this case, when the variable game is started, as shown in FIG. 18A, a mission image “3, reach!” Is displayed in the mission display area H22. If the big game lottery is not won in this variable game, the decoration drawing is stopped and displayed as [2 ↓ 2] as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), the decoration drawing is displayed as a definite display result ([252]), and the variable game is ended.

  Subsequently, taking the case where the next floating game is started and the same mission is determined again as an example, as shown in FIG. 18D, the mission display area H22 is said to “reach with 3!”. A mission image is displayed. When the big win lottery is won in this variable game, the decoration drawing is stopped and displayed as [3 ↓ 3] as shown in FIG. In this case, an image indicating that the mission has been achieved is displayed in the mission display area H22. Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), the decoration drawing is displayed as a definite stop display as a jackpot display result, and the variable game is ended.

  In this way, a mission effect is executed in which a mission is presented to the player and it is determined that a jackpot game is awarded when the mission is executed. Further, the mission effect is not executed in duplicate with the above-described hold notice effect.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed by executing each process of FIG. 12, if the specific symbol variation game is not executed before the suggestion symbol variation game, a mission effect (task assignment effect) The holding notice effect (specific notice effect) is executed without executing. On the other hand, when it is determined by the execution of steps S221, S222, and S225 that the notice effect is to be executed, the hold notice effect is executed when the specific symbol variation game is executed before the suggestion symbol variation game. Instead, the mission effect is executed across a plurality of symbol variation games. For this reason, when a mission effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the mission effect and the hold notice effect from being duplicated by not executing the hold notice effect. Therefore, by not performing the hold notice effect during the mission effect, it is possible to increase the possibility that the mission effect will be executed independently, and to increase the expectation level of the big hit in that case, the expectation for the mission effect is increased, and the game Can be improved.

  (2) By executing steps S205 and S206, the mission effect is executed in preference to the hold notice effect, and even if the mission effect is executed, the suggestion target symbol variation game is not designated. The expectation for the symbol variation game can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (3) The hold notice effect can be executed according to the display mode of the start hold image display area H21 (number display portion) of the variable display H2. Therefore, by providing a variety of notice effects, the effect of the notice effects can be improved, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (4) By executing steps S244 to S248, the mission effect is continuously executed from the specific symbol variation game until the suggestion symbol variation game ends. Further, the mission effect can be continued after the suggestion target symbol variation game. For this reason, even if it is not a big hit in the current symbol variation game, if the mission effect is executed in the next symbol variation game, it can be recognized that the suggestion symbol variation game has not ended. . Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the mission effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot in the suggestion target symbol variation game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (5) Whether or not to specify the suggested symbol variation game among the pending symbol variation games differs between the pending notice effect and the mission effect. For this reason, the diversity of the notice effect can be provided, the effect of the notice effect can be improved, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (6) It is possible to execute a hold notice effect and a mission effect across a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games. For this reason, it is possible to predict that the same notice effect may be executed in the next symbol variation game by executing the hold notice effect or the mission effect. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the suggested announcement effect and to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) When executing a variation game based on a special variation pattern (special symbol variation game), the mission effect is performed regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game on hold has a suggestion symbol variation game. Moreover, the special symbol variation game is a big hit by executing the mission effect based on the special variation pattern (special variation content). For this reason, regardless of whether there is a suggestion symbol variation game, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit in the symbol variation game in which the mission effect was executed first. Improvements can be made.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the specified number of rounds of the round game, the time for one opening / closing operation of the special winning opening device 29, and the round game time may be changed.
In the above embodiment, one system of symbol variation games can be executed. However, two or more symbol variation games such as two variations of the first variation game and the second variation game can be performed. It is good. Moreover, when it is set as the structure which can perform the symbol change game of a several system | strain, you may run one symbol change game preferentially, for example. Further, for example, the symbol variation game may be executed in the winning order. Further, for example, a plurality of symbol variation games may be executed simultaneously.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specified number of rounds of the big hit game and the upper limit number of entering balls may be changed. Further, depending on the type of the big hit game, the value of the big hit may be made different by changing the number of game media to be paid out every time the game ball enters the big prize opening device 29.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display H2 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED display (effect display device), or a mechanical display such as a drum display. Also good.

-Of the plurality of types of jackpot games of the above embodiment, the probability that each jackpot game is determined may be changed.
In the above embodiment, the overall control board 31 is omitted, and the main control board 30 takes over the functions of the overall control board 31 and directly controls display of commands related to jackpot games such as an open command and a close command from the main control board 30. You may make it output to the board | substrate 32, the lamp control board 33, and the audio | voice control board 34. FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the hold notice effect is executed using the variable display H2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a continuous notice effect may be used using the hold indicator Ra. Further, for example, the speaker 17 that outputs sound, the decorative lamp 16 that emits light, a movable body that can perform a predetermined operation, or a vibration generator that generates vibration may be used, or a combination thereof. . Similarly, the mission execution means is not limited to the mission execution means.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the start hold image can be changed at the start of the change game executed after the winning of the suggestion target design change game, but the display mode of the start hold image is changed in the change game It may be possible. Moreover, the structure which is not changed from the time of winning of a suggestion target symbol variation game may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, in step S105, it is determined in advance whether or not it is a jackpot determination value in the current gaming state based on whether or not the probability changing state is given. Regardless of whether or not is given, whether or not it is a jackpot determination value may be determined in advance. In this case, for example, it may be determined whether or not the common jackpot determination value is commonly used regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  In the above embodiment, after the final display mode of the start hold image is determined, other display modes are determined. However, the display mode is not limited to this, and there is a selection pattern of the display mode of the start hold image. The display mode may be determined. In this case, for example, a display pattern of the start pending image may be determined so that the big hit expectation is not lowered by defining a selection pattern that does not lower the big hit expectation. Further, for example, it is defined to include a selection pattern in which the degree of expectation for jackpot is low. When the degree of expectation for jackpot is high, the selection pattern may be determined to suggest the degree of expectation for jackpot. Thus, by defining the selection pattern of the display mode of the start hold image, the display mode of the start hold image can be simplified in the intended order, and the control load can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, when a variation pattern designation command indicating a specific variation pattern P04 is input from the main control board 30 to the overall control board 31, the reach variation shift sub-variation pattern SP12C or the mission mode transition sub Although any one of the fluctuation patterns SP16 has been determined, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any one of three or more types of sub variation patterns may be determined. Further, for example, it may not be a sub-variation pattern that becomes a deviation. In this case, a sub-variation pattern to be a big hit is determined when the big hit is made, and a sub-variation pattern to be shifted to the mission mode may be decided when the sub-variation pattern becomes a big hit. Further, based on the special symbol designation command, the sub variation pattern may be determined based on the type of special symbol (type of jackpot game).

  In the above embodiment, when a special variation pattern is determined, the mode shifts to the mission mode during the variation game based on the special variation pattern regardless of whether the suggestion symbol variation game is in the pending variation game or not. It was a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, a special variation pattern may not necessarily be a big hit pattern. Further, for example, when there is no suggestion symbol variation game, control may be performed so as not to shift to the mission mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the mission mode is continued until the suggestion symbol variation game ends, and it is determined by lottery whether or not the mission mode is ended after that, but this is not restrictive. For example, it is not necessary to determine by lottery whether or not to end the mission mode. Also, for example, the mission mode may be ended whenever the suggestion target symbol variation game ends. Further, for example, the mission mode may be ended until the suggestion target symbol variation game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the mission effect is determined depending on whether or not the decorative drawing constituting the reach state is stopped and displayed. However, the effect is performed during the variable game, and the execution of the effect is presented to the player. If it is something like this, it is not limited to this.

  In the above embodiment, the specific notice effect is the reserved notice effect, but is not limited thereto. For example, whether or not the suggestion target symbol variation game can be specified (specified) is not limited. In addition, for example, it is not limited whether or not the game spans a plurality of continuous variation games. Further, the mission effect may or may not extend over a plurality of continuous variation games.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The second pre-determining means is a symbol variation game that has not yet been executed at the time of execution of the special symbol variation game in which the special variation content different from the specific variation content is determined by the variation content determination means. Regardless of whether or not there is the suggestion target symbol variation game, it is determined that the assignment assignment effect is executed, and the variation content determination unit displays the special variation content when the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the special variation content is not determined.

  H0 ... Special figure display (display means), H2 ... Variable display (display means, production execution means), H10 ... Normal symbol display, SE1 ... First start port sensor, SE2 ... Second start port sensor, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 20 ... Center character, 23 ... Actuation gate, 25 ... First start prize opening (starting means), 27 ... Second start prize opening (starting means), 28 ... Grand prize opening door, 29 ... Grand prize Mouth device, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, variation content determination means, first preliminary determination means), 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RAM (holding storage means), 31 ... overall Control board, 31a ... Overall CPU (first pre-determination means, second pre-determination means, third pre-determination means, production execution control means), 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... sub CPU (Directing execution Control means), 32b ... ROM, 32c ... RAM.

Claims (4)

And playing ball ball entrance possible starting means, triggered by the ball entrance of game ball into the starter unit, the hit judging random number for symbol variation game to determine whether a jackpot performed varying the symbol And a random number acquisition means for acquiring a fluctuation content distribution random number value for determining the fluctuation content of the symbol variation game, and the random number acquisition means obtains when a game ball enters the starting means Holding storage means for storing the winning determination random number and variation content distribution random number as a start holding ball, and display means for displaying the symbol variation game when the holding storage means stores the start holding ball. the provided, execution of object presentation in the drawing pattern variation game is presented to the player as a problem, is capable of executing a task imparting effect of jackpot display result a predetermined by the object presentation has been executed is displayed , The design variation When the jackpot display result in over-time is displayed, in the gaming machine jackpot gaming that is advantageous to the player is caused,
A jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit based on a value of a random number for hit determination stored in the hold storage means in association with the start hold ball at the start of the symbol fluctuation game. When,
Variation content determination means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination device and the variation content distribution random number value stored in the retention storage device in association with the start retention ball. When,
Production execution means for performing production,
Preliminary notice that suggests a big hit expectation degree in the symbol variation game corresponding to the hit determination random number based on the value of the hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means triggered by the game ball entering the starting means First pre-determination means for determining whether or not to execute the production in advance;
When the specific symbol variation game whose specific variation content is determined by the variation content determination means is executed, the symbol variation to be suggested is a target of suggestion of the jackpot expectation degree by the notice effect in the symbol variation game which has not been executed yet. A second pre-determination means for determining that the assignment giving effect is executed across a plurality of symbol variation games as the notice effect when there is a game;
If it is determined by the second pre-determining means that the assignment giving effect is to be executed, an effect execution control means for performing control for causing the effect executing means to execute the assignment giving effect across a plurality of symbol variation games;
When it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed by the first pre-determining means triggered by the game ball entering the starting means, it is stored in the holding storage means in association with the start holding ball and is still executed. The specific symbol variation game is executed before the suggestion symbol variation game subject to suggestion of the jackpot expectation degree by the notice effect based on the random number for variation distribution corresponding to the symbol variation game that has not been performed Third pre-determining means for determining whether or not to be performed,
When the determination result of the third pre-determination means is negative, the effect execution control means, as a notice effect based on the suggested symbol variation game, from entering a game ball into the start means or from the start means While performing a specific notice effect different from the task giving effect from the symbol variation game executed after entering the game ball, while the determination result of the third pre-determination means is affirmative, the suggestion symbol variation A gaming machine that performs control to execute the assignment giving effect from the specific symbol variation game based on a determination result by the second prior determination means without executing the specific notification effect as a game-based notification effect. The challenge awarding effect is, Ri production der you do not specify the suggested target symbol variation game,
The effect execution means includes a reserved ball number display unit that displays the number using a number display unit corresponding to the start reserved ball in the same number as the number of the start reserved balls stored in the hold storage unit,
The said execution execution control means performs the control which designates the said suggestion target symbol variation game, and performs the said specific announcement effect by changing the display mode of the number display part corresponding to the said suggestion target symbol variation game. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1. The third pre-determining means is stored in the hold storage means in association with the start-pending ball, and the random content distribution random number value corresponding to the symbol variation game that has not been executed is the specific variation content. It is determined whether or not the range is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect execution control means is capable of specifying the determination result of the third prior determination means and the symbol variation game to be determined .   If the determination result of the second pre-determination means is affirmative, the effect execution control means continues to give the assignment giving effect from the specific symbol variation game until the suggestion symbol variation game ends. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein control is performed by an execution means so that execution of the task assignment effect can be continued even after the suggestion symbol variation game.

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