JP5639001B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  In the present invention, it is determined whether or not a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol is a win on the condition that the start holding ball is stored, and if the determination result is affirmative, a winning game is performed. It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing the symbol triggered by the game ball entering the starting prize opening, as a result, Opportunities will be given for numerous prize balls. In general, when a game ball is inserted into the start winning opening during the execution of the symbol variation game, the execution of the symbol variation game based on the entry of the game ball can be held as a start hold ball. There is an upper limit for the number of starting and holding balls.

  In such a pachinko machine, when a reach state is formed so that the player can change his / her expectation for a big hit in one symbol variation game, the contents of the effect until the symbol is confirmed and displayed Is gradually changed (see Patent Document 1). Specifically, when the reach state is formed, the normal reach production is performed first, and the super reach production is performed through the normal reach production. In addition, the number of stages of reach production to be executed suggests the degree of expectation that the symbol variation game will be a big hit. For example, when the content of the reach production is changed to the super reach production, the normal reach production is performed. It is more likely to be a big hit than if only was done.

JP 2002-331108 A

However, in such a pachinko machine, for example, if multiple stage effects are executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit increases, but the more likely the big hit is, the more game balls to be launched before the big hit is saved. In order to do so, there is a case where the launch of the game ball is stopped. In this case, there is a possibility that the game becomes passive and the interest in the game is reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in the conventional art, and its object is able to provide an aggressive game of prompting a ball entrance of Yu Technical sphere, game It is in providing the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that a predetermined upper limit number is set by using a starting unit capable of entering a game ball and a game ball entering by the starting unit. per determines a hold storage means for storing the start pending, on condition that the start pending the holding storage means is stored, whether symbol variation game performed by varying a pattern is contact as A game machine in which a winning game is performed when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, and is executed step by step during one symbol variation game, and at least depending on the number of steps executed An effect execution means for executing a stage effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the symbol variation game will win, and a notice effect that suggests the number of stages in the stage effect according to the game ball entering the start means Execute to production execution means Until a predetermined period elapses after the start means performs a notice effect as a game ball enters the game, and the start means enters the start ball. Also, the gist of the invention is that it includes an effect control means for controlling the execution of the notice effect according to the game ball entering .

Invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the presentation control means, in a case of executing the steps rendition of a plurality of stages during one symbol variation game, the number of start-up pending When the number is the upper limit, the winning expectation degree in the symbol variation game is indicated in accordance with the stage performance of each stage executed according to the entrance of the game ball into the entrance means into which the game ball can enter. The gist is to perform control for causing the effect execution means to execute the notice effect.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the effect control means executes a non-final stage stage effect that is not the final stage in one symbol variation game. In the case of being performed, a plurality of types of notice effects are produced with a higher probability than in the case where the final stage stage effect is executed with the same number of stages as the non-final stage stage stage effect in one symbol variation game. Among these, the gist is to perform control for causing the effect executing means to execute the first notice effect.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the effect control means includes a plurality of the effect control means when the symbol variation game being executed is a win. Among the types of notice effects, the second notice effect can be executed by the effect execution means, but if it is not successful, the second notice effect is controlled not to be executed by the effect execution means. While the final stage stage effect is being executed in a single symbol variation game, the effect execution means may be executed by the above-mentioned effect execution means. The gist is to perform control so that the second notice effect is not executed by the effect executing means during execution of the non-final stage effect.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the effect control means executes a reach effect at the stage effect at each stage to the effect execution means. The gist is to perform the control.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the effect control means causes the effect execution means to display a specific image, and the specific image is displayed. When a predetermined time elapses after the display, the specific image is deleted and control for executing the notice effect is performed, and when the number of displays on which the specific image is displayed by the effect execution means is a specific number, When executing a notice effect, the gist is to display a specific image corresponding to the notice effect and to perform control to erase the first displayed specific image.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, the effect control means causes the effect execution means to display a specific image across the stage effects that are continuous in one symbol variation game. The gist is to perform control to execute the notice effect.

  According to the present invention, even in the case where a plurality of stages of effects are executed, it is possible to provide aggressive game play that encourages entry of game balls, and to improve the interest of the game.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the production | presentation aspect of the production performed. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in an effect display apparatus. The flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the production | presentation aspect of the production performed. An explanatory view showing a notice production decision table. The flowchart which shows notice effect control processing. The timing chart which shows the effect aspect of the effect performed. The flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display unit having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH and an effect display device 11 as an effect execution unit are arranged at the approximate center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  Further, in the lower right of the effect display device 11, a first special symbol display device 12a having a plurality (seven in this embodiment) of first special figure light emitting units is provided in the lower left of the effect display device 11. A second special symbol display device 12b having seven (seven in the present embodiment) second special figure light emitting sections is provided. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, a variable game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b has one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the lottery result of the small hit lottery from among a plurality of special figures (106 kinds in the present embodiment). Is selected, and the selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the variable game. The 106 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols (big hit display result) that can recognize big hits, five types of small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can be used to recognize small hits, It is classified into one type of outlier symbol (outlier display result) that becomes a symbol that can recognize the discrepancy. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative drawings for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. For this reason, the player can recognize a hit (big hit and small hit) or a deviation from the symbols displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (a big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display, in principle, the effect display device 11 also receives a big hit symbol ( The big hit display result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol (for example, [222] [777]).

  In addition, in the case where a deviated symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display, as a general rule, the off graphic (the display result of the non-display) is also displayed as a fixed stop display on the effect display device 11. Is done. In the present embodiment, as an out-of-line design by a decorative drawing, a symbol combination (for example, [135] [246] etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are different, or a symbol in one row is different from the symbols in the other two rows. The symbol combinations are different symbols (for example, [121] [767]).

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a fixed stop display, the effect display suggestion symbol (probable change suggestion display result) is displayed on the effect display device 11. The fixed stop is displayed. In addition, even when a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, the probable change suggestive symbol (probable change suggestion) is displayed. Display result) may be displayed as a fixed stop. In addition, this probability variation suggestion symbol is a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter, “1”) in which the winning probability of jackpot is changed from a low probability state (212/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (1695/65536 in the present embodiment). It is a symbol that suggests the possibility of being given a “probable change state”. In the present embodiment, as the probability change suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing, a predetermined symbol combination corresponds to a symbol combination in which symbols in all the columns are different (in this embodiment, [123] or the like).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column The column becomes a reach forming column that forms a reach state.

  In the lower left of the first special symbol display device 12a, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning opening 14 as a starting means (first starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the first fluctuation is added. “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  On the lower right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of second special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the second fluctuation “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball is arranged. A first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 14 detects the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1, and thereby the game ball as the start condition for the first variable game and a predetermined number (for example, three) of the award balls. The payout conditions can be assigned. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, it is more difficult to win the first start winning opening 14 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. As shown, obstacle nails and the like are arranged.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a for a game ball is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The second start winning opening 15 is in an open state (first state) where the entrance is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is likely to win (win), while the opening / closing blade 16 is closed. The entrance is not expanded, and the game ball is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to win. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 detects the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2, and thereby the start condition of the second variable game and the predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls as the award balls The payout conditions can be assigned. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second start winning opening 15 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Is arranged.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can be obtained.

  Further, two general winning ports 21a and 21b having a general winning port for game balls are on the left side of the second starting winning port 15, and a general winning of game balls is on the right side of the second starting winning port 15. Two general winning ports 21c and 21d each having a mouth are arranged. A first general winning opening switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is located behind the general winning openings 21a and 21b, and a first detecting button for detecting a winning game ball is located behind the general winning openings 21c and 21d. Two general winning opening switches SW6 (shown in FIG. 3) are respectively provided. The general winning ports 21a and 21b can give a predetermined condition (for example, 10) as a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number (for example, ten) by detecting the winning game balls with the first general winning port switch SW5. . Also, in the general winning ports 21c and 21d, a game ball payout condition as a predetermined number (for example, seven) of winning balls is given by detecting the winning game balls with the second general winning port switch SW6. Can do.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The special winning opening 18 as a special winning opening can give a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as payout conditions by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In this embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, obstacle nails or the like are arranged so that it is easier to win the big prize opening 18 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. It is installed.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) of game balls are won in the big prize opening 18 during one round game. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot, a probability variation state that is advantageous to the player is always given after the jackpot game is over (probability rush rate 100%). In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state (212/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (1695/65536 in the present embodiment).

  In addition, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished, until a predetermined upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) a variable game is played, or until the next big hit game is given. The In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is changed to a high probability state and the jackpot is likely to occur, and the player is expected to enter the probability variation state. It is carried out.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened (can be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state in which the variable state is not given. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per ordinary game of the ordinary game changes from a low probability state (1125/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (65535/65536 in the present embodiment). In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In this embodiment, when winning the normal winning lottery in the non-changeable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, when the normal lottery is won in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened three times, and the open state is maintained until 1240 ms elapses after opening in one opening. ing. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable speed state in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, in the variable state, the opening / closing blade 16 is easily moved to the open state, and the second variation game is more easily executed than the first variation game.

  Although the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when the normal hit is reached, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) has won even before the closing. It has become. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls has been won even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times. In addition, the variable state is the time until a variable game is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times, 100 times) or the next time depending on the type of jackpot game and the game state at the time of winning. It may be granted until the jackpot game is granted.

  Further, when the variable state is given in this way, the opening / closing blade 16 is easily opened. For this reason, although it is difficult for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14, it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). The gaming state. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing blade 16 is difficult to open. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 (so-called “left-handed”) so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. The gaming state. Further, when the variable state is given, the second variable game is easily executed, and when the variable state is not given, the first variable game is easily executed. During the big hit game, in order to make it easier to win the big prize opening 18, it is better for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). It is advantageous.

  In the present embodiment, when a variable state is given, it is advantageous to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, but it corresponds to the second variation game. The second special symbol display device 12b, the second special symbol hold display device 13b, and the normal symbol display device 20 are arranged on the left side (reverse side) of the game board 10 so that the player is less conscious. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, it is advantageous to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10, but the first corresponding to the first variation game. The special symbol display device 12a and the first special symbol hold display device 13a are arranged on the right side (reverse side) of the game board 10 so as not to be conscious by the player.

  In addition, the front frame (not shown) on which the protective glass of the gaming board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine is mounted blinks to inform the player that the winning ball is being played (the game ball is being paid out). A notification lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is provided. A prize ball notification lamp 60 as a prize ball notification means is a game ball in the first start winning opening 14, the second start winning opening 15, the large winning opening 18, and the general winning openings 21a to 21d as winning means (winning means). When a prize is won (in response to a game ball entering), the player is notified that a prize ball is in accordance with a flashing signal from the overall control board 31 (shown in FIG. 3).

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the three types of big wins shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become. Of the three types of jackpots, which jackpot is awarded is determined according to a special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2". .

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol A has 10 types of jackpot symbols. In addition, 49 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol B, and 41 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol C. Also, in the symbol D shown in FIG. 2, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are distributed.

  On the other hand, among the big hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, 30 types of big hit symbols are assigned to symbol a, and 70 types of big hit symbols are assigned to symbol b. Further, in the symbol d shown in FIG. 2, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are distributed. Note that the symbol corresponding to the symbol C in the first special symbol display device 12a is not defined in the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b.

  Granted when a big hit symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or when a big hit symbol classified as symbol a is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b The jackpot game to be played is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16 times”, and is hereinafter referred to as “16R jackpot game”.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol classified as symbols B and C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as fixed stop, or the big hit symbol classified as symbol b is displayed as fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b. The jackpot game given at the time is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “8”, and is hereinafter referred to as “8R jackpot game”. In particular, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, a jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed as a fixed stop display on the second special symbol display device 12b. The jackpot game to be awarded is indicated as “specific 8R jackpot game”. On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop is indicated as “non-specific 8R jackpot game”. This non-specific 8R jackpot game has the same specified number of rounds (“8 times”) as compared to the specific 8R jackpot game, but the total opening time of the big prize opening 18 is shorter than the specific 8R jackpot game. This is a big hit game with virtually no prize balls. In addition, a big hit given “16R big hit game” is shown as “16R big hit game”, a big hit given “specific 8R big hit game” is shown as “specific 8R big hit game”, and “non-specific 8R big hit game” is given. The big hit is indicated as “non-specific 8R big hit”.

  In addition, in the 16R jackpot game and the specific 8R jackpot game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the maximum time of each round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set. In this way, the 16R jackpot game is the same as the specific 8R jackpot game in the release mode of one round game, and can be said to be a jackpot game advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the non-specific 8R big hit game, the opening time is “0.02 (seconds)”, and the maximum time of each round game is “0.06 (seconds)”. “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the (interval), and “2 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Although not shown in FIG. 2, in these jackpot games, “1” is set as the number of times the big winning opening 18 is opened in each round game, and “9 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings in one round game, Each is set.

  Further, as described above, according to the distribution of the jackpot symbol, the second variation game is given a 16R jackpot game and a specific 8R jackpot game with a higher probability than the first variation game. In the first variation game, A non-specific 8R jackpot game is awarded with a higher probability than the second variation game. As described above, since the total opening time of the 16R big hit game and the specific 8R big hit game is longer than that of the non-specific 8R big hit game, the total opening time may be longer in the second variation game than in the first variation game. The second variable game is defined as a variable game that is advantageous to the player, such as being high and paying out game balls (which may be possible).

  In addition, after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (regardless of the game state), a predetermined number of times (50 times) until the end of the variable game is set as the upper limit number of times. The probability variation state is given.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a predetermined number of fluctuating games are ended depending on the type of the big hit game and whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a promiscuous state or a variable state. The upper limit number of times (50 times, 100 times) is set so that the variable state is given or the short state is not given. Hereinafter, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is continued is referred to as “variable number of times”, and in particular, when the variable state is not given, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is continued is “0” (also in FIG. 2). Shown as “0 times”).

  In addition, after the end of the 16R jackpot game (symbol A) and the specific 8R jackpot game (symbol B), the number of times of change becomes “100” regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (no matter what) .

  In addition, even after the end of the non-specific 8R big hit game (symbol C), if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a shortage state, regardless of whether or not it is a positive change state at the time of winning (regardless of whether or not) The short number of times is “100 times”. In addition, after the end of the non-specific 8R big hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a probable change state or a non-variable short state, the shortage number will be “50 times”. In the short state, the number of times of change is “0”.

  In addition, when a small hit symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or a small hit symbol classified as symbol d is displayed as a fixed stop display on the second special symbol display device 12b. In the small hit game given at the time, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “2.02 (second)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the small hit game, “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number (count) of winning, “8 times” is opened as the number of opening of the big winning opening 18, and “0.06 (seconds)” is opened as one opening time. After the opening, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from one opening to the next opening is set to “1.56 (seconds)” consisting of “0.06 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds)”. It will be. As described above, in the small hit game, the round game in the non-specific 8R big hit game is controlled to be the same as the open mode of the big winning opening 18.

  In addition, after the small hitting game is over, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hitting lottery is continued. That is, after the end of 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 imparted, and if the probability variation state is not imparted, the probability variation state is not imparted. In addition, after the small hit game ends, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the variable state is continuously given, while if the short state is not given, the variable state is given. do not do.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, an overall control board 31 and a display control board 32 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 as the effect control means controls the display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 as an effect control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 (display pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Control the display image etc.). Also, a payout control board 90 is disposed on the back side of the machine, and the payout device 91 is controlled based on a prize ball signal indicating the number of prize balls output from the main control board 30. When the payout control board 90 performs control related to the payout of the game ball, the payout control signal is output from the payout device 91 to the main control board 30.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW6 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, An electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2 are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number every predetermined cycle. To do. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the hit determination random number can take. In this embodiment, 212 values are set as the jackpot determination value in the non-probable change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 212/65536. On the other hand, in the probability change state, 1695 as the jackpot determination value is set. The value is set, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 1695/65536. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) on whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 239 from 0 to 238). It is determined from the (integer of the street).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be roughly classified into variation patterns for big hit variation, variation patterns for probability variation suggestion variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The jackpot variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that a 16R jackpot game or a specific 8R jackpot game is awarded. In the effect display device 11, after the reach effect, the varying game finally decides and stops the jackpot symbol An effect that is expanded so as to be displayed is executed. The probability change suggestion change is a change that is performed when it is determined that a non-specific 8R big hit game or a small hit game is awarded. In the effect display device 11, after the reach effect, the variable game is finally a big hit symbol or An effect that is developed so that the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state is executed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the 16R jackpot game or the specific 8R jackpot game is determined, the variation pattern for the same jackpot variation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of 16R big hit game and specific 8R big hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the variable game. In the present embodiment, when the non-specific 8R big hit game or the small hit game is determined, the same variation pattern for probability change suggestion variation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of the non-specific 8R big hit game and the small hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the variable game.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program. The overall control CPU 31a is connected with a prize ball notification lamp 60 for notifying that a prize ball is in progress, and a game ball enters each of the winning openings 14, 15, 18, 21a to 21d. In response to this, a flashing signal is output to the prize ball notification lamp 60.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a variation pattern that designates a variation time of a variation game is set as the variation pattern. As a specific example, the variation time is defined as 13 (seconds) for the variation pattern P01 and 75 (seconds) for the variation pattern P12.

  These variation patterns are selected mainly depending on the current gaming state, the type of hit game (big hit game and small hit game) to be given, and whether or not the reach effect is executed. Specifically, the variation patterns P11 to P13, P22, P23, and P31 to P33 are defined as non-variation variation patterns that are selected when the variation state is not given. On the other hand, the variation patterns P41 and P42 are defined as variation patterns for variation that are selected when the variation state is given. Note that the variation patterns P01 and P02 are defined as variation patterns that are selected regardless of whether or not the variation state is given.

  In addition, the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation, the fluctuation patterns P11 to P13 and P41 are fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation, the fluctuation patterns P22 to P23 are fluctuation patterns for probability change suggestion fluctuation patterns. P31 to P33 and P42 are respectively defined as variation patterns for large hit variation. Note that the variation pattern P41 is defined as a variation pattern for deviation reach variation, but is also defined as a variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation.

  The fluctuation pattern P02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P01. This variation pattern P02 is a variation pattern in which the time until the symbols (decorative drawings) in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed is shortened compared to the variation pattern P01. The same effect will be executed until the variable game is ended after is temporarily displayed. Note that the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are fluctuation patterns in which one of them is determined according to the total number of reserved memories that is the sum of the first number of reserved memories and the second number of reserved memories. Further, as the total number of pending storage increases, a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined.

  Then, variation patterns P11 and P31 are defined as variation patterns for executing a normal reach (hereinafter referred to as “NR”) effect. In addition, variation patterns P12, P22, P32, P41, and P42 are defined as variation patterns for executing Super Reach A (hereinafter referred to as “SRA”) effects. In addition, variation patterns P13, P23, and P33 are defined as variation patterns for executing Super Reach B (hereinafter, referred to as “SRB”) effects.

  In such reach production, the big hit expectation differs depending on the type. The jackpot expectation is the ratio of the appearance rate when a jackpot game is given to the total appearance rate when the appearance rate when a jackpot game is given and the appearance rate when no jackpot game is given Is. Specifically, when the NR effect is executed, the big hit expectation is low, when the SRA effect is executed, the big hit expectation is medium, and when the SRB effect is executed, the big hit expectation is high. . Note that when the variation pattern for the deviation variation is selected, the reach effect is not executed and the big hit game is not given, so that the big hit expectation is the lowest.

An effect mode of each reach effect will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the variation patterns P11 and P31, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the variation game is started, the pre-reach effect is executed, and then the symbols (decorative drawings) in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped. Is done. As a result of temporarily stopping and displaying the symbols in the right column, the reach state is formed with the symbols in the left column and the right column, and the NR effect is executed. Then, the symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed, so that the symbols are confirmed and stopped and the variable game is ended.

  In the variation patterns P12, P22, P32, P41, and P42, as shown in FIG. 5B, the NR effect is executed after the change game is started, and then the reach effect is developed, and the super reach 1 is performed. An effect (hereinafter referred to as “SR1”) is executed. Then, the symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed, so that the symbols are confirmed and stopped and the variable game is ended.

  In the variation patterns P13, P23, and P33, as shown in FIG. 5C, after the variation game is started, the NR effect and the SR1 effect are executed, and then the reach effect develops and the super reach 2 ( In the following, an effect (shown as “SR2”) is executed. Then, the symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed, so that the symbols are confirmed and stopped and the variable game is ended.

  In other words, the big hit expectation is higher when the NR effect and the SR1 effect are executed (second stage) than when the NR effect is executed (the first stage), and the NR effect and SR1 effect are further increased. When the SR2 effect is executed (third stage), the jackpot expectation is higher. In this way, the stage effect is executed step by step during a single floating game, and suggests the big hit expectation degree (which is also the big hit expectation degree including the big hit and the small hit) by the number of executed stages. Will be executed. Moreover, in this embodiment, reach production is performed in the stage production of each stage. In the present embodiment, when the reach effect develops during one variation game, the effect at the time of development for a predetermined time is executed.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a hit determination means, a game control means, and a command control means, and the main control RAM 30c functions as a holding storage means.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold memory number to the overall control board 31. In this process, any one of the hold designation commands indicating that the first hold memory number becomes “1” to “4” due to the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 14 is used. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 14, or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14, but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 15. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the second hold storage number to the overall control board 31. In this process, any one of the hold designation commands indicating that the second hold memory number becomes “1” to “4” due to the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 is used. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the reserved memory number (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a designates the added reserved memory number. The command is output to the overall control CPU 31a. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines that the first start winning port 14 or the second start winning port (starting means) when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number (held memory number) is not the upper limit number. When a game ball enters the ball, a hold command is output. On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a has entered a game ball into the first starting winning port 14 or the second starting winning port. In some cases, control is performed so as not to output a hold command.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, when a game ball wins any of the first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 15, the large winning opening 18, and the general winning openings 21a to 21d (the winning means). The number of winning balls corresponding to winning is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a prize ball signal indicating the number of prize balls to the payout control board 90, and performs overall control of a lamp blinking designation command (prize ball related command) for blinking the prize ball notification lamp 60. Output to the CPU 31a. Further, when the payout control signal from the payout device 91 is input, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the number of prize balls and turns off the prize ball notification lamp 60 when the number of prize balls becomes “0”. The lamp turn-off designation command for causing the CPU 31a to output is output to the overall control CPU 31a. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a wins the first game ball and outputs a lamp blinking designation command to the overall control board 31, and then the number of prize balls becomes “0” (the lamp is turned off). Even if the second ball is won before the designation command is output), the lamp blinking designation command corresponding to the second ball is outputted to the overall control board 31. Then, the main control CPU 30a cumulatively adds the number of winning balls corresponding to the second winning prize. The main control CPU 30a outputs a lamp turn-off designation command when the cumulatively added prize ball number is subtracted to “0”.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. For this reason, the variable game is not executed during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved symbol number is subtracted by “1”, and the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the second hold storage number to the overall control board 31. In this process, any one of the hold designation commands indicating that the second hold memory number becomes “0” to “3” at the start of the second variable game is used. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold memory number to the overall control board 31. In this process, any of the hold designation commands indicating that the first hold memory number becomes “0” to “3” at the start of the first variation game is used. As described above, in this embodiment, there are ten types of hold designation commands that can designate the type of the variable game (the first variable game or the second variable game) and the hold memory numbers “0” to “4”. Will be used. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a plays the second variation game by giving priority to the second big hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of winning for the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probable change state (212/65536 in the present embodiment). Thus, in the probability variation state, the big hit determination is performed in a high probability state (in this embodiment, 1695/65536).

  If the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the first big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game from the determined jackpot symbol, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot game. Specifically, when the type of jackpot game is specified to be a 16R jackpot game or a specific 8R jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the jackpot variation. On the other hand, when the CPU 30a for main control specifies that it is a non-specific 8R big hit game, it selects and decides one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the small-hit probability of the variable game with a predetermined probability (327/65536 in the present embodiment) regardless of whether or not the probability change state. Will be performed.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, and executes the variable game that is a small hit. The first small hit hour variation process is executed. In the first small hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value. Then, a small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value corresponding to the big hit or the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the first reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination. As the reach determination value, as shown in FIG. 5, a different value is determined depending on whether or not a probability variation state or a variation state is given, and the total number of pending storage after subtraction, and a reach effect is executed. The probability of determining whether or not may be different.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and selects one of the variation patterns for the deviation reach variation. ,decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets "1" to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the second big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game from the determined jackpot symbol, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot game. Specifically, when the type of jackpot game is specified to be a 16R jackpot game or a specific 8R jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the jackpot variation. Since the non-specific 8R big hit game is not won in the second variation game, the main control CPU 30a does not select any one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation in this process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. .
When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, and executes the variable game that is a small hit. The second small hit hour variation process is executed. In the second small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value. Then, a small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value corresponding to the big hit or the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the second reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination. Note that, as the reach determination value, whether or not a probability change state or a change state is given, and a different value is determined depending on the total number of pending storage after subtraction, the probability of determining whether or not to execute the reach effect May be different.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, and selects one of the fluctuation patterns for the deviation reach variation. ,decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop. These variation pattern designation commands, special figure designation commands, and all symbol stop commands are defined for each type of variation game to be executed (first variation game, second variation game). It is possible to identify whether or not a variable game is being executed.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the 31 central control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the big winning opening 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the big winning opening 18.

  The main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, the probability variation count, and the operation count (sets “0”) at the start of the jackpot game regardless of the type of the jackpot game. The probability variation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the probability variation state is imparted, and the operation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the variation state is imparted.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, and sets “0” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. Set.

  Further, when the probability variation state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the certain number of times of change to the predetermined value of the main control RAM 30c. To the storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the probability variation count for each variation game (at the end of the variation game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the probability variation flag (sets “0”).

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

  In addition, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times or 100 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of times of main control. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag (sets “0”), A change end command is output to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, when an opening command, a round command, and an ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  Further, upon input of the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 on the basis of the final stop symbol designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command. Determine the decoration.

  More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a 16R jackpot game or a specific 8R jackpot game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration diagram from the jackpot symbols. In the present embodiment, [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] is determined as the jackpot symbol.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when a 16R jackpot game or a specific 8R jackpot game is determined, one of the jackpot symbols is determined, so the types of symbols are the same. For this reason, it is impossible to specify which of 16R big hit game and specific 8R big hit game is given from the design.

  In addition, in the case of a big hit symbol to which a non-specific 8R big hit game or a small hit game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative drawing from among the certainty suggestion symbols. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a non-specific 8R big hit game or a small hit game is determined, any one is determined from the probability variation suggestion symbols, so the types of symbols are the same. For this reason, it is not possible to specify from the symbol which of the non-specific 8R big hit game and the small hit game has been awarded.

  Also, the overall control CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design, and when a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach is designated, displays a decorative diagram from among the outlier symbols forming the reach state. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and a variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the missing symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  Further, upon input of a change designation command and a change termination command, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c. In particular, the general control CPU 31a can specify that a type of jackpot game or a jackpot game is given when a special figure designation command is input at the start of a variable game that is a jackpot or jackpot. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state is given based on the type of the big hit game or the small hit game and the game state at the time of winning (current), the number of probability variation, A short number of times can be specified. Then, when the probability change state is given, the overall control CPU 31a sets a predetermined upper limit number of probability change states to the probability change number assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and the change state is given. In this case, the specified number of times of change is set as the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. The probability variation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the probability variation state is imparted, and the operation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the variation state is imparted. Then, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the probability variation count and the actuation count every time the variable game is executed until the probability variation count and the actuation count become “0”.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 31a receives a hold command, the overall control CPU 31a stores the number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) designated by the hold command in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c. Thus, the overall control CPU 31a can specify the number of reserved memories, and can also specify whether or not the number of reserved memories is the upper limit number. The overall control CPU 31a outputs the input hold command to the display control CPU 32a.

  The overall control CPU 31 a outputs a blink signal to the prize ball notification lamp 60 when a lamp blink designation command is input. As a result, the prize ball notification lamp 60 blinks, and the overall control CPU 31a performs control to notify that the prize ball is in progress. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a lamp turn-off designation command, the overall control CPU 31a stops outputting the blinking signal to the prize ball notification lamp 60. As a result, the prize ball notification lamp 60 is turned off, and the overall control CPU 31a performs control to notify that the prize ball is not in progress.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 displays the decoration drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and starts the variation game. Controls the display content of. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  Next, when the opening control command corresponding to the type and game state of the big hit game is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect. Further, when the hold control command is input from the overall control CPU 31a, the display control CPU 32a holds the hold image HG in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 (see FIGS. 6 (f) to 6 (h)). Is controlled to be displayed. In the present embodiment, the reserved image indicating the first reserved memory number and the reserved image indicating the second reserved memory number are displayed separately. In FIG. 6 (f) to FIG. 6 (h), the reserved image HG indicating the first reserved memory number is displayed, and the reserved image indicating the second reserved memory number is not displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect is executed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to each of the winning openings 14, 15, 21a to 21d. This notice effect is an effect executed during the variable game, and is not executed during the winning game. Therefore, the notice effect is substantially executed according to the winning of the game ball at the big winning opening 18. There is nothing. This notice effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot in the running variation game, and the character images CH1 to CH3 (FIG. 6) are awarded for each game ball winning in each winning opening 14, 15, 21a to 21d. (F) to FIG. 6 (h)) are displayed. In this embodiment, the notice effect is executed on the condition that the variation patterns P12, P13, P22, P23, P32, P33, P42 in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed is determined as one condition. It is executed corresponding to the production and the SR2 production.

Such an effect aspect of the notice effect will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, when the variable game is started, the symbols (decorative drawings) that have been displayed in the image display unit GH are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 6A. Then, the symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and a reach state may be formed as shown in FIG. 6B, and the NR effect is executed first. Then, after the NR effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 6C, the reach effect develops and the SR1 effect is executed without temporarily stopping the middle row of symbols. Further, even after the SR1 effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 6D, the reach effect develops and the SR2 effect may be executed without temporarily stopping the middle row of symbols. Then, after these various reach effects are executed, the symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped, and as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the symbols may be confirmed and stopped as jackpot symbols. May be displayed as a fixed stop as a symbol.

  Among various reach effects, a notice effect is executed in accordance with the winning of a game ball at each of the winning openings 14, 15, 21a to 21d during the period in which the SR1 effect is being executed and the period in which the SR2 effect is being executed. There is a case.

  As shown in FIG. 6F, the notice image has a plurality of types of effects. As shown in FIG. 6F, the character image CH1 appears from the right side of the image display unit GH and runs to the left side, as shown in FIG. Thus, the special notice effect that the character image CH2 appears from the right side of the image display unit GH and jumps at the center can be executed. Further, the special notice effect has a higher degree of expectation for the big hit than the normal notice effect. In this embodiment, in these effects, three types of character images CH1 and CH2 of blue, green, and red can be displayed, respectively, and the big hit expectation increases in the order of blue, green, and red. Further, in the normal notice effect and the special notice effect, when the running variation game is the first variation game, the character images CH1 and CH2 appear from the right side of the image display unit GH, but are the second variation game. In this case, the character image appears from the left side of the image display unit GH.

  In the first variation game, the character images CH1 and CH2 appear from the right side where the first special symbol display device 12a and the first special symbol hold display device 13a corresponding to the game are arranged. On the other hand, in the second variation game, the character images CH1 and CH2 appear from the left side where the second special symbol display device 12b and the second special symbol hold display device 13b corresponding to the game are arranged. In other words, in the non-variable state in which the first variation game is likely to be executed, the character image is displayed from the right side which is the opposite direction so that the game ball is fired so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Make CH1 and CH2 appear. On the other hand, in the variable state in which the second variation game is easy to be executed, the character image is displayed from the left side which is the opposite direction so that the game ball is fired so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10. Make CH1 and CH2 appear.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the plurality of types of notice effects include a confirmed notice effect in which the character image CH3 is displayed in a large size, and the running variable game is 16R big hit or specific It is executed only when the 8R jackpot is won, and the expectation level for the jackpot is the highest. In the present embodiment, the final notice effect is executed in the same effect mode regardless of whether the changing game being executed is the first changing game or the second changing game.

  Next, the notice effect determination process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This notice effect determining process is a process for determining whether or not the notice effect can be executed and the type of the notice effect. When the winning game is not being executed, the overall control CPU 31a executes this process every time a lamp blinking designation command is input from the main control CPU 30a. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control unit.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the content of the effect when the lamp blinking designation command is input (step S101). In this process, the overall control CPU 31a reads the variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 30a at the start of the variation game, specifies the variation pattern, and also determines the type of variation game being executed (the first variation game, Alternatively, the second variation game) is specified. When the overall control CPU 31a identifies the variation patterns P12, P13, P22, P23, P32, P33, P41, P42, the period during which the SR1 effect is being executed corresponding to the variation pattern, or It is specified whether or not the SR2 effect is being executed. In the present embodiment, for each variation pattern, a period during which the SR1 effect is executed (for example, 30 to 55 seconds from the start of the variable game) or a period during which the SR2 effect is executed (for example, the start of the variable game). 72 to 128 seconds) is preliminarily defined (stored) in the overall control ROM 31b, and depending on the variation pattern, these periods are defined to be different.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice content is an effect that can be executed based on the result specified in step S101 (step S102). The contents of the effect that can execute the notice effect are the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect, and are determined in advance. If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (the content of the effect is that the notice effect can be executed), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S102 is negative (not the content of the effect that allows the advancement effect to be executed), the overall control CPU 31a ends the advancement effect determination process.

  In step S103, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution interval of the notice effect is within the regulation time. In this embodiment, the regulation time is defined as 300 ms in advance, and the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the execution interval timer assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, so that the execution interval of the notice effect is set to the regulation time. It will be judged whether it is in. The restriction time timer is a timer for counting the restriction time of the execution interval of the notice effect. If the determination result of step S103 is affirmative (the execution interval of the notice effect is within the regulation time), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S103 is negative (the execution interval of the notice effect is not within the regulation time), the overall control CPU 31a ends the notice effect determination process.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when execution of the notice effect is determined by inputting a lamp blinking designation command, the time from the determination is counted. When a lamp blinking designation command is input within a specified time, the execution of the notice effect corresponding to the command is restricted (prohibited). On the other hand, when the lamp blinking designation command is input when it is not within the specified time, the notice effect corresponding to the command is executed without restriction.

  In this way, the CPU 31a for overall control has passed a predetermined time since the game ball entered the winning ports 14, 15, 21a to 21d immediately before (the notice effect was executed immediately before). When a game ball enters each of the winning openings 14, 15, 21a to 21d before the control, control for restricting execution of the notice effect is performed according to the ball.

  In conventional pachinko machines, a hold command is output when a game ball enters the start winning opening, and the hold command is a notice that suggests the player has a sense of expectation for a big hit in a running variable game. There was a case where the production was executed. However, in such a pachinko gaming machine, when the number of start hold is the upper limit, the hold command is not output due to the game ball entering the start winning opening, so the number of start hold is the upper limit In order to execute the notice effect as well, a command indicating the entry of the game ball into the start winning opening had to be specified separately. For this reason, even when the number of starting and holding balls reaches the upper limit, the advancement effect for the game can be realized by effectively executing the notice effect according to the entering of the game ball without specifying a separate command. In order to improve the above, a lamp blinking designation command that has been conventionally defined is used.

  In addition, at the big prize opening 18, when it is not a big hit game, no prize is won. Further, the general winning ports 21a to 21d tend to be set more difficult to win than the first starting winning port 14 and the second starting winning port 15. For this reason, based on a conventionally specified lamp blinking designation command, a notice effect is generally performed in accordance with the winnings of the first starting winning port 14 and the second starting winning port 15.

  In step S104 of FIG. 7, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of the notice effect with reference to the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a different type of notice effect is determined for each type of variable game (first variable game or second variable game). The overall control CPU 31a sets a value (300 ms in the present embodiment) indicating the restriction period in the execution interval timer assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets a preview effect designation command indicating the determined type of the preview effect in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c (step S105), and ends the notice effect determination process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the notice effect determination process, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the notice effect designation command set in the overall control RAM 31c in step S105 to the display control CPU 32a. Thereby, the display control CPU 32a can specify the type of the notice effect based on the notice effect designation command. In the present embodiment, the notice effect designation command is defined differently for each type of variable game.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a updates the value of the restriction time timer assigned to the overall control RAM 31c at predetermined intervals, thereby counting the time since it is determined that the advance notice effect is to be executed, and the advance notice effect. It is possible to specify whether or not the time since the decision to execute is the regulation time.

Here, the notice effect determination table in step S104 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The notice effect determination table is a table for determining the kind of notice effect. As shown in FIG. 9, the notice effect determination table includes a variation pattern, a type of reach effect, a notice effect pattern (notice effect type) of the notice effect, a random number for determining the notice effect pattern, Are associated.

  The types of reach effects include the case where SR1 is executed as the final reach effect during one variation game and the case where SR2 is executed as the final reach effect. In the present embodiment, these reach effects correspond to the final stage effects that become the final stage in one variation game. On the other hand, the type of reach effect includes a case where SR1 is executed as a non-final (non-final) reach effect. In the present embodiment, this reach effect corresponds to a non-final stage effect that does not become the final stage in one variation game.

  The variation patterns include variation patterns P12, P22, and P32 in which the SRA effect is executed in the non-variable state, variation patterns P13, P23, and P33 in which the SRB effect is executed, and the SRA effect in the non-variable state. Fluctuation patterns P41 and P42 are executed. In this embodiment, when the variation patterns P13, P23, and P33 in which the SRB effect is executed are determined, the SR1 effect is executed as the non-final reach effect, and the SR2 effect as the final reach effect. The notice effect is determined at a different probability from the case where is executed.

  The notice effect pattern includes a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns YP11 to YP13, YP21 to YP23, and YP31. As shown in FIG. 6F, the notice effect patterns YP11 to YP13 are notice effect patterns in which the normal notice effect is executed, and the blue, green, and red character images CH1 and CH2 are displayed, respectively. Become. Further, as shown in FIG. 6G, the notice effect patterns YP21 to YP23 are the notice effect patterns in which the special notice effect is executed, and the blue, green, and red character images CH1 and CH2 are displayed, respectively. It will be. Further, the notice effect pattern YP31 is a notice effect pattern in which a confirmed notice effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the variation pattern P12 is determined, the winning of game balls to each of the winning openings 14, 15, 21a to 21d is performed during the period in which the SR1 effect is being executed. If there is, the notice effect pattern YP11 is determined with a probability of 368/499. In addition, the notice effect pattern YP12 has a probability of 40/499, the notice effect pattern YP13 has a probability of 5/499, the notice effect pattern YP21 has a probability of 70/499, and the notice effect pattern YP22 has a probability of 15/499. The notice effect pattern YP23 is determined with a probability of 1/499, and the notice effect pattern YP31 is not determined.

  As described above, the type of the notice effect is determined based on the variation pattern and the contents of the effect of the reach effect being executed. In particular, the notice effect pattern YP31 can be determined only when the variation patterns P32, P33, and P42 that are big hit variations are determined. In other words, in the case of winning the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit in the running variation game, the final announcement effect (second notice effect) based on the notice effect pattern YP31 is executed, but the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit. If the jackpot is not won, the final notice effect is not executed. For this reason, when the confirmed notice effect is executed based on the notice effect pattern YP31, it will be confirmed that the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit will be won. Further, such a confirmed notice effect based on the notice effect pattern YP31 is executed only when the final reach effect is being executed.

  Further, in the non-variable state, when the variation patterns P12 and P13 that are outlier reach variations are determined, the notice effect pattern YP11 is determined more than when the variation patterns P32 and P33 that are jackpot variations are determined. It is easy to be done. On the other hand, when the fluctuation patterns P32 and P33 that are big hit fluctuations are determined, the notice effect patterns YP13, YP22, and YP23 are determined rather than when the fluctuation patterns P12 and P13 that are outlier reach fluctuations are determined. easy. For this reason, in the non-changeable state, when the normal notice effect (blue) is executed based on the notice effect pattern YP11, the degree of expectation to win the winning is low (the possibility of being out of play is high). . On the other hand, when the notice effect is executed based on the notice effect patterns YP13, YP22, and YP23, the expectation level for winning the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit is high.

  In the variable state, when the variation pattern P41 that is not big hit variation is determined, the notice effect pattern YP11 is more easily determined than the case where the variation pattern P42 that is big hit variation is determined, and the variation pattern P42. Is determined more easily than the notice effect pattern YP11 than when the variation pattern P41 is determined. For this reason, in the variable speed state, when the normal notice effect (blue) is executed based on the notice effect pattern YP11, the expectation level for winning the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit is low. On the other hand, when the notice effect is executed based on the other notice effect patterns YP12, YP13, YP21 to YP23, the degree of expectation for winning the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit is high.

  Therefore, when the color of the character images CH1 and CH2 is green rather than blue, the expectation level for winning the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit is higher, and the red color is expected for winning the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit. Becomes higher. In addition, when the special notice effect is executed, the expectation level for winning the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit is higher when the special notice effect is executed, and when the final notice effect is executed. , 16R jackpot or specific 8R jackpot will be even higher.

  Also, when the variation patterns P12, P22, and P32 in which the SR1 effect is executed as the final reach effect are determined, and as the reach effect (non-final reach effect) that develops (continues) to the next reach effect instead of the final. Comparison is made with the case where the variation patterns P13, P23, and P33 in which the SR1 effect is executed are determined.

  When the SR1 effect is executed as the non-final reach effect, the normal notice effect or the special notice effect is executed with a different probability from the case where the SR1 effect is executed as the final reach effect. In addition, when the SR1 effect is executed as the final reach effect, a final notice effect (second notice effect) based on the notice effect pattern YP31 may be executed during the execution of the SR1 effect. When the SR1 effect as the reach effect is executed, the final notice effect is not executed during the execution of the SR1 effect. As described above, even when the SR1 effect is executed in the same manner, the selection probability of the notice effect pattern varies depending on whether it is the final reach effect or the non-final reach effect.

  In particular, when SR1 is executed in the non-final reach effect, SR1 is executed in the final reach effect, but the notice effect pattern YP11 is less likely to be determined than in the case where the reach reach fluctuation occurs, and the notice The production patterns YP12, YP13, YP21 to YP23 are easily determined. For this reason, even when the SR1 effect is executed, even if the notice effect is executed based on the notice effect patterns YP12, YP13, YP21 to YP23, even if the SR1 effect is not won, By developing to the SR2 effect after the end of the SR1 effect, there is a possibility that the degree of expectation for the big hit is increased.

  On the other hand, when SR1 is executed in the non-final reach effect, SR1 is executed in the final reach effect, but the notice effect pattern YP11 is more than in the case of the big hit fluctuation or the probability change suggestion fluctuation. Is easy to determine. For this reason, even when the normal notice effect (blue) is executed based on the notice effect pattern YP11 in the case where the SR1 effect is being executed, the SR1 effect is ended without causing a deviation in the SR1 effect. By developing to SR2 production later, there is a possibility that the degree of expectation of jackpot will be high. In the present embodiment, the notice effect based on the notice effect patterns YP12, YP13, YP21 to YP23 is the first notice effect, the confirmed notice effect is the second notice effect, and the normal notice effect (blue) based on the notice effect pattern YP11. Corresponds to the third notice effect, respectively.

  Next, the notice effect control process executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described below with reference to FIG. This notice effect control process is a process for controlling execution of the notice effect. The display control CPU 32a executes this processing every time a notice effect designation command is input from the overall control CPU 31a. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control CPU 32a stores the image display information assigned to the display control RAM 32c (step S201). This image display information is information (task information) related to the notice effect that is executed in response to the notice effect designation command, and includes that the notice effect is executed, the type of the notice effect that is executed, and the execution timing. Yes. This execution timing is information for specifying the order in which the notice effect is started. In the present embodiment, the image display information is deleted when execution of the notice effect is finished. Then, the display control CPU 32a causes the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 to start displaying an image in the notice effect (step S202). In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a displays the character images CH1 and CH2 so as to appear from the right side when the first variation game is executed based on the input notice effect designation command. When the second variation game is being executed, the character images CH1 and CH2 are displayed so as to appear from the left side. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a displays the image in the notice effect with the predetermined time as the longest. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the display control CPU 32a reads the image display information assigned to the display control RAM 32c, specifies the number of executions of the notice effect being executed, and determines whether or not the limit number (specific number) has been exceeded. . If the determination result in step S203 is affirmative (the number of executions of the notice effect being executed exceeds the limit number), the display control CPU 32a determines the earliest (earliest) notice based on the execution timing of the image display information. The display of the image in the effect is ended (stopped) (step S204). Thereby, the display control CPU 32a restricts the execution of the oldest notice effect without restricting the execution of the latest notice effect when the number of the notice effects being executed exceeds the limit number. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a ends the notice effect control process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S203 is negative (the number of executions of the notice effect being executed does not exceed the limit number), the display control CPU 32a performs the notice effect control process without executing step S204. finish. As a result, the display control CPU 32a executes all the notice effects without restricting the execution when the notice effects being executed do not exceed the limit number. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a ends the notice effect control process.

  In other words, the display control CPU 32a displays an image (specific image) corresponding to the notice effect, and performs control to execute the notice effect by deleting the image after a predetermined time has elapsed since the image was displayed. Then, when the number of displays on which images (specific images) corresponding to the notice effect are displayed is a specific number, the display control CPU 32a displays the image corresponding to the notice effect when newly executing the notice effect. In addition to the display, control is performed to delete the oldest image displayed first (first) among the images already displayed.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the notice effect control process, the display control CPU 32a terminates the display of the image and displays the image when a certain time has elapsed since the start of the image display in the notice effect. The image display information to be ended is deleted. Of course, the display control CPU 32a is the same when the display number of the notice effect exceeds the limit number and the display of the image is ended (canceled) before a predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the image is started. Then, the image display information for ending the image display is deleted.

  The display control CPU 32a starts displaying the image in the notice effect corresponding to each stage of the reach effect, but triggered by the end of the reach effect of each step or the end of the variable game, It is possible not only to end the execution of the notice effect, but also to continue not only during the execution of the corresponding reach effect but also across multiple stages of reach effect. For example, when the execution of the notice effect is started before the end of the SR1 effect, the execution of the notice effect is ended when the effect at the time of development is executed when the SR1 effect ends and develops into the SR2 effect. If not, execution of the notice effect is continued.

Here, the restriction by the number of executions of the notice effect being executed will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, when a notice effect designation command is input, the notice effect that has been executed based on the advance effect designation command may be forcibly terminated. As a specific example, when a notice effect designating command is input first, the first notice effect is started from the timing indicated by reference numeral T1S. In addition, this first notice effect is executed up to the timing indicated by the symbol T1E. When the notice effect designation command is further input five times before reaching the code T1E, the second to sixth notice effects are started. For example, the second notice effect is started from the timing of the code T2S and is executed until the timing of the code T2E at the longest. Further, the sixth notice effect is started from the timing of the code T6S and is executed until the timing of the code T6E at the longest. However, at the timing of the sign T6S when the sixth notice effect is started, the number of executions of the notice effect exceeds the limit number, and the first notice effect that is the oldest notice effect is midway (timing at the sign T6S). ) Will end.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A notice effect is executed in response to a game ball entering one of the winning ports 14, 15, 21a to 21d. For this reason, the announcement effect executed by entering the game ball can further enhance the expectation for the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit, and provides an active game characteristic that encourages the game ball to enter. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In particular, even in the case of executing a multi-stage reach production (stage production) that has a high expectation degree of jackpot and tends to take a long time for a fluctuating game, each winning opening 14, 15, 21a- In accordance with the entry of the game ball into any one of 21d (the entry means), the notice effect is executed corresponding to the reach effect of each stage being executed. For this reason, even if a multi-stage reach effect is executed and the expectation level of the big hit is increased, a game ball is made to enter the entrance means, and a notice is executed corresponding to the reach effect of each stage According to the effects, the expectation for the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit can be further enhanced in the variable game. Therefore, even in the case where a multi-stage reach effect is executed, it is possible to provide positive game play that encourages game balls to enter the ball entry means, and to improve the interest of the game. .

  (3) By executing the notice effect (first notice effect) based on the notice effect patterns YP12, YP13, YP21 to YP23, the reach effect of the next stage is performed as well as the type of reach effect at each stage. By suggesting whether or not, the expectation degree for 16R big hit or specific 8R big hit can be suggested in the variable game. For this reason, the expectation with respect to those big hits can be raised, and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

  (4) The final notice effect (second notice effect) for confirming that the 16R jackpot or the specific 8R jackpot will be achieved can be executed during the execution of the final (final stage) reach effect, but it is not final (non-final stage). ) Is not executed during the reach production. For this reason, by executing the final announcement effect, it is not determined that the 16R big hit or the specific 8R big hit will be made before the final reach production is performed. Can be maintained up to reach production, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (5) Moreover, even if it is a case where a preliminary announcement effect is performed redundantly according to the entrance of the game ball to any of the winning openings 14, 15, 21a to 21d, the execution frequency of the preliminary announcement effect is adjusted. As a result, excessive execution of the notice effect can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by effectively executing the notice effect according to the entry of the game ball.

  (6) When a notice effect is executed by displaying an image, a display area for displaying the image is limited. For this reason, the image is erased within a predetermined time from the display, but when the number of displayed images reaches the limit number (specific number), the image corresponding to the notice effect to be newly executed is displayed and displayed first. The display area can be used effectively by deleting the recorded image.

  (7) By deleting the first displayed image, the image corresponding to the current reach effect is not deleted before the image corresponding to the previous reach effect, and the reach effect is performed in a plurality of stages. The corresponding notice effect can be efficiently executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (8) When the number of reserved memories is the upper limit number, a hold command is not output due to a game ball entering the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15, but the first start winning opening 14 When the game ball enters any of the winning holes 14, 15, 18, 21a to 21d including the second start winning hole 15, a lamp blinking designation command is output. In this way, when the pending storage number is the upper limit number, by using the lamp blink designation command that has been conventionally defined, even if the command is not prescribed separately from the hold command and the lamp blink designation command, A notice effect can be executed by a lamp blinking designation command.

  (9) In addition, the notice effect is executed according to the game ball entering any of the winning openings 14, 15, 21a to 21d, but a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the immediately preceding notice effect. If not, even if a game ball enters, the execution of the notice effect is restricted according to the incoming ball. For this reason, by adjusting the execution frequency of the notice effect even if the notice effect is executed redundantly according to the game balls entering into any of the winning openings 14, 15, 21a to 21d. , Excessive execution of the notice effect can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by effectively executing the notice effect according to the entry of the game ball.

  (10) In particular, in a case where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 15 is caused to repeatedly execute the notice effect according to the game ball entering. Even if it exists, excessive execution of a notice effect can be suppressed by adjusting the execution frequency of a notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by effectively executing the notice effect according to the entry of the game ball.

  (11) In the non-changeable state, if the game ball is fired so as to roll on the left side of the game board 10, the game ball does not pass through the operation gate 19 disposed on the right side of the game board 10. The usual game is not executed. Therefore, the opening / closing blade 16 is not opened, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 15, and the second variation game is not executed. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired so as to roll on the right side of the game board 10 in the variable state, the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 14 due to the arrangement of the obstacle nail or the like. The first variation game is not executed. In such a configuration, when it is in the non-changed state, the notice effect is executed according to the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 14, while in the changed state, the second The notice effect is executed according to the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 15. Therefore, it is not necessary to pay attention to a variable game that is not executed, and it is possible to concentrate only on the variable game that is being executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described below. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the above embodiment, when the execution of the notice effect is determined by the input of the lamp blinking designation command, the execution of the notice effect corresponding to the command is prohibited (cancelled) when the lamp blinking designation command is inputted within the specified time. However, the execution of the notice effect within the specified time may be restricted.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the execution of the notice effect is determined by the input of the lamp blinking designation command, when the lamp blinking designation command is inputted within the specified time, the notice corresponding to the command is given. The execution of the effect is restricted, and “1” is added to the carry-over counter assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. The carry-over counter is a counter for counting the number of carry-overs when the lamp blinking designation command is input but the execution of the notice effect is restricted. Then, when the specified time is over, the value of the carry-over counter is read, and when the carry-over counter is “1” or more, the carried-over notice effect is executed and the value of the carry-over counter is decremented by “1”. It becomes. Of course, the notice effect carried over at any timing may be executed after the specified time has expired.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (11) of the first embodiment.
(12) While restricting the execution of the notice effect, it is possible to change the execution timing of the notice effect according to the restriction and execute it outside the specified time. For this reason, by adjusting the execution timing of the notice effect, it is possible to suppress the concentration of execution of the notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by effectively executing the notice effect according to the entry of the game ball.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the above embodiment, the notice effect is executed regardless of the number of reserved memories regardless of whether the number of reserved memories is the upper limit number or not. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect is not executed depending on the number of reserved memories. There may be cases. In particular, the notice effect may be executed only when the reserved storage number is the upper limit number.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, there is a tendency for the time for one symbol variation game to be performed in order to execute a multi-stage effect, and in that case, if the number of starting and holding balls reaches the upper limit, There was a risk that the launch of the ball was stopped, and the game became negative and the game was less interesting. Therefore, even when a plurality of stages of production are executed, the number of reserved memories can be provided so that it is possible to provide aggressive gaming that encourages the entry of game balls and to improve the interest in games. The notice effect is executed only when becomes the upper limit.

  For example, when the first reserved memory number is the upper limit number when the variable state is not given, or when the second reserved memory number is the upper limit number when the variable state is given, each winning The notice effect is executed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the mouths 14, 15, 21a to 21d.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the reserved storage number is an upper limit number (step S100). In this process, the overall control CPU 31a reads the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and specifies whether or not the variable state is given. When the variable state is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number assigned to the overall control RAM 31c is the upper limit number regardless of the first reserved memory number. Determine. On the other hand, if the variable control state is not given, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether the first reserved memory number allocated to the overall control RAM 31c is the upper limit number regardless of the second reserved memory number. Determine whether or not. If the determination result of step S100 is affirmative (the number of reserved storage is the upper limit number), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S101. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S100 is negative (the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit number), the overall control CPU 31a ends the notice effect determination process. In step S101 and subsequent steps, the same control as in the above embodiment is performed.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (12) of the first embodiment and the second embodiment.
(13) Even when a multi-stage reach production (stage production) that tends to take a long time for a variable game is executed, the number of reserved memories (number of start-up balls) is the upper limit number. The advance notice effect is executed in accordance with the reach effect of each stage being executed in response to the game ball entering into any of the winning openings 14, 15, 21a to 21d (the entry means). For this reason, even if the number of reserved memories does not increase (the starting reserved ball is not stored), the announcement effect that is executed corresponding to the reach effect of each stage by causing the game ball to enter the ball entry means Thus, the expectation for 16R big hit or specific 8R big hit can be further enhanced in a variable game. Therefore, even in the case where a multi-stage reach effect is executed, it is possible to provide positive game play that encourages game balls to enter the ball entry means, and to improve the interest of the game. .

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the third embodiment, when a game ball enters the ball entry means when the total reserved memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, is the upper limit number (total upper limit number). The notice effect may be executed. In addition, regardless of whether or not the state is variable, if the number of reserved memories is the upper limit number, a notice effect may be executed when a game ball enters the ball entry means. In particular, when the variable game is executed according to the order stored as the start holding ball, regardless of whether or not it is in the variable state, the game ball is placed in the ball entry means when the total holding memory number is the upper limit number. When a ball enters, a notice effect may be executed.

  -In each embodiment, when a predetermined time (prescribed time) has not elapsed since the execution of the immediately preceding notice effect, even if a game ball enters, the execution of the notice effect is restricted according to the entry. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a predetermined time (specified time) has not elapsed since the entry of the immediately preceding game ball, even if the game ball enters, the notice effect is executed according to the entry. It may be regulated.

  In each embodiment, if there is a winning after outputting the lamp blinking designation command to the overall control board 31 and before outputting the lamp extinguishing designation command, the lamp blinking designation command corresponding to the winning is collectively controlled. Although it output to the board | substrate 31 again, it is not restricted to this, For example, it is not necessary to output a lamp blink designation | designated command to the integrated control board 31 again. Alternatively, the award ball notification lamp 60 may be blinked for a predetermined time using only the lamp blinking designation command without using the two types of commands of the lamp blinking designation command and the lamp turn-off designation command. Of course, a command related to a prize ball output from the main control board 30 to the overall control board 31 may be used instead of the lamp blinking designation command. In other words, the prize ball of the game ball may be notified, for example, the number of prize balls is notified, instead of the prize ball notification lamp 60 that notifies that the prize ball is in progress. Further, instead of notifying about the winning ball, a command for notifying about the winning ball (command indicating information regarding the winning ball) may be used. In that case, the winning ball notifying means or the incoming ball of the game ball is notified. There is no need for a configuration such as a ball entry notification means.

  In each embodiment, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is the upper limit number, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15, the hold is held The lamp blinking command was output without outputting the command, but this is not restrictive. For example, apart from the hold command and the lamp blinking designation command, a command may be output instead of the lamp blinking designation command.

  -In each embodiment, when a game ball entered the first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 15, and the general winning openings 21a to 21d, a notice effect may be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 using a new command different from the lamp blinking designation command, a notice effect is provided. May be executed.

  In each embodiment, there is an interval for each of the continuous reach effects in one variation game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be no interval for the continuous reach effects. In this case, the notice effect is started corresponding to the reach effect, but after that, an image corresponding to the notice effect may be displayed across the reach effect that is continuous in one variation game (notice Directing may be executed). Further, an image corresponding to the notice effect may be displayed across a plurality of variable games (the notice effect may be executed). Thereby, the display effect of a notice effect can be improved by continuing the display of an image across continuous reach effects, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, in each embodiment, the reach effect is executed in the variable game to which the small hit is given. However, the reach effect is not limited to this. For example, the reach effect may not be executed.

In each embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as a normal notice effect, a special notice effect, and a confirmed notice effect can be executed. However, the confirmed notice effect may not be executed.
In each embodiment, the regulation time is defined regardless of whether or not the variable state is in effect, but not limited to this, for example, the regulation time is defined only in the variable state. Also good. This is because, when not in the variable speed state, there is a tendency that the first start winning port 14 and the second start winning port 15 do not win more than in the variable state. Of course, the regulation time may be defined only when not in the variable state.

  -In each embodiment, you may make it a restriction | limiting number differ in the execution number of the notice effect in process of execution depending on whether it is a variable state. Further, the limited number may be defined only when the state is the variable state. In addition, the limit number may not be defined regardless of whether or not the state is variable.

  In each embodiment, when a game ball enters the ball entry means (the first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 15, and the general winning openings 21a to 21d) during the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect. In addition, an execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect may be performed. Further, in the variable state, it may be specified that the notice effect is executed with a lower probability than in the case where the variable state is not. In other words, due to at least one of the regulation time, the limited number of announcement effects being executed, and the execution lottery, the game ball enters the ball entry means when in the variable state, rather than in the variable state. Accordingly, the possibility of executing the notice effect may be lowered. As a result, when the game ball is in a variable state where it is easy to enter the ball entry means, control is performed to reduce the possibility of executing the notice effect compared to the case where the game ball is not in the variable state. For this reason, excessive execution of the notice effect can be suppressed by adjusting the execution frequency of the notice effect according to whether or not the state is the variable state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by effectively executing the notice effect according to the entry of the game ball. Moreover, you may comprise so that such restrictions may not be performed.

  In each embodiment, a winning ball is performed when a gaming ball has entered a ball entry means (first starting winning port 14, second starting winning port 15, large winning port 18, general winning ports 21a to 21d). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be a case where a privilege advantageous to the player such as a numerical value (points) advantageous to the player is given so as to correspond to a prize ball. In addition, for example, a notice effect may be executed when a game ball enters a ball entry means that does not receive a prize ball, such as the operation gate 19. Of course, not only the operation gate 19 but also a notice effect may be executed simply by entering the game ball into a ball entry means for detecting that the game ball has been launched. In the case of such a configuration, when a pitch-related command related to pitching is output from the main control board 30 to the overall control board 31, a notice effect is executed according to the pitch-related command. Even if the main control board 30 does not detect the entry of the game ball into the entry means, the other board (for example, the overall control board 31) detects the entry of the game ball into the entry means. Also good.

  In each embodiment, the notice effect is executed corresponding to the reach effect in the second and third stages among the reach effects that are executed in three stages during one fluctuation game. Reach effects may be executed in two stages, or four or more stages during a single fluctuation game. Further, it may be one stage.

  In each embodiment, the execution of the notice effect is not started during the first stage NR effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect may be executed even during the NR effect. In addition, the execution of the notice effect may not be started during the execution of the stage effect that is not the first stage. In addition, the execution of the notice effect may be started during the execution of a plurality of stage effects that straddle the stage effect in which the execution of the notice effect is not started.

  -In each embodiment, the notice effect corresponding to the reach effect was executed during the execution of the reach effect that is executed step by step during one fluctuation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of whether or not there is a notice effect, a notice effect may be executed in response to a stage effect in which a big hit expectation degree of the variable game increases as the number of stages increases in one variable game. Further, for example, when a plurality of variation cycles are performed during one variation game, a notice effect may be executed corresponding to the variation cycle. This variation cycle is a cycle in which the start of variation display of a symbol (decorative drawing) is made once, and one or a plurality of variation cycles are performed during one variation game.

  -In each embodiment, as the number of stages of stage effects executed step by step during one fluctuation game increases, the big hit expectation degree in the fluctuation game increases, but this is not limitative.

  In each embodiment, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the variable game may be executed according to the order stored as the start-holding ball.

  In each embodiment, the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game, but is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game is more advantageous than the second variation game. It may be the same or the same. In addition, a configuration in which a single variation game can be executed instead of a plurality of variation games, such as the first variation game and the second variation game, may be used.

  In each embodiment, the table in which the type of the notice effect is determined is defined corresponding to each of the final reach effect and the non-final reach effect, but is not limited to this, for example, the final reach effect The same table may be defined for non-final reach production.

  In each embodiment, the configuration is such that whether the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 or the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 is changed depending on whether or not it is in a variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 regardless of whether or not it is in a variable state.

  In each embodiment, the notice effect can be executed regardless of whether or not the probable change state and the variable state are given, but not limited to this, for example, only when the variable state is given The notice effect may be executable, and the notice effect may be executable only when the variable state is not given. Further, the notice effect may be executed only when the certain change state is given, and the notice effect may be executed only when the certain change state is not given. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In each embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a can specify that a type of jackpot game or a jackpot game is given based on a special figure designation command at the start of a variable game that is a jackpot or jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a command for designating the type of jackpot game to be given or a game for small hits may be used instead of a special figure designation command for designating a special figure. Of course, a command may be defined separately, but a type of big hit game or a small hit game may be designated from an existing command like a variation pattern designation command.

In each embodiment, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 may be integrally formed.
-In each embodiment, although the notice effect was performed corresponding to the step effect performed in steps, it is not restricted to this, For example, it does not need to respond to a step effect. Further, for example, the stage effect may not be executed.

In each embodiment, the number of times of change may be other than “0 times”, “50 times”, and “100 times”, and not only three but also one, two, or four or more There may be.
-In each embodiment, the probability variation state may not be set and the probability variation state may be continued until the next big hit game is awarded.

  In each embodiment, the certainty change state is always given after the end of the big hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the certainty change state may not be given after the big hit game ends. Further, the small hit game may not be given.

  In each embodiment, the degree of expectation that a specific hit game (16R big hit game or specific 8R big hit game) among big hit games is suggested depending on the type of notice effect to be executed is not limited to this. For example, the degree of expectation that the winning game is given may be suggested by determining the type of the notice effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not the winning (big hit or small win) is won. In addition, for example, by determining the type of notice effect with a different probability depending on whether or not to win a non-specific hit (non-specific 8R big hit or small hit), non-specific hit games (non-specific 8R big hit games or small hits The degree of expectation that a winning game) may be given may be suggested. Further, for example, the degree of expectation that the probability variation big hit game is given may be suggested by determining the type of the notice effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not the probability variation big hit to which the probability variation state is given is won. In addition, for example, by determining the type of notice effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not winning a variable jackpot to which a variable state is given, the degree of expectation that the variable hit game may be given may be suggested. . That is, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state is given may be suggested by determining the type of the notice effect with a different probability depending on whether or not the advantageous state advantageous to the player is given.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The effect control means causes the effect execution means to execute a stage effect that is executed stepwise during a single symbol variation game and suggests a degree of expectation that the symbol variation game is a hit based on at least the number of steps executed. In the case of performing a plurality of stage effects during a single symbol variation game, the control is executed according to the entry of the game ball into the entry means into which the game ball can enter. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein control for causing the effect executing means to execute a notice effect indicating a degree of expectation of winning in the symbol variation game is performed in correspondence with the stage effect of each stage. Machine.

  (B) The effect control means generates the notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning in the symbol variation game being executed in response to the game ball entering the ball entry means into which the game ball can enter. Control to be executed at the same time, and after the game ball has entered the entry means immediately before, or after the notice effect is executed immediately before, the entry means before the predetermined time elapses. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and (a), wherein when a game ball enters, a control for restricting execution of a notice effect is performed according to the ball.

  (C) When a game ball enters the ball entry means, the game control means includes command control means for outputting a ball-related command related to the game ball entry to the effect control means, and the effect control means includes the command control means. Claims 1-7, (a), (b) are executed to cause the effect execution means to execute a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning in the symbol variation game being executed by the input of a ball-related command from ) Gaming machine described in.

  (D) When a game ball enters the ball entry means, the game control device includes command control means for outputting a ball-related command related to the game ball entry to the effect control means. In the case where the number is not the upper limit number, when a game ball enters the starting means, a hold command indicating the number of start hold balls is output to the effect control means, while the number of start hold balls is the upper limit number. In some cases, when a game ball enters the starting means, the hold command is not output to the effect control means, and the effect control means is executed in response to an input of a ball-related command from the command control means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and (a) to (c), wherein control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute a notice effect indicating a degree of expectation of winning in the symbol variation game.

  (E) When a game ball enters the ball entry means, the game control device includes command control means for outputting a ball-related command related to the game ball entry to the effect control means. In the case where the number is not the upper limit number, when a game ball enters the starting means, a hold command indicating the number of start hold balls is output to the effect control means, while the number of start hold balls is the upper limit number. In some cases, when a game ball enters the starting means, the on-hold command is not output to the effect control means, and the effect control means causes a plurality of stage effects to be executed during one symbol variation game. In this case, when the number of start-reserved balls is the upper limit number, the symbol variation game is associated with the stage effects being executed by the input of the ball-related commands from the command control means. It claims 1 to 7 for the prediction effect showing the per degree of expectation in the arm performs control to execute the presentation execution section, (a) to the gaming machine according to any one of (d).

  (F) The pitching means includes the starting means, and a prize ball notifying means for notifying a prize ball of the game ball in response to the game ball entering the pitching means, and a game ball to the pitching means. Command control means for outputting a prize ball related command relating to a prize ball of a game ball to the effect control means when the player enters the game, the effect control means inputs a prize ball related command from the command control means In this case, control is performed to cause the prize ball notifying means to notify the prize ball of the game ball, and the command control means may enter the game ball into the start means when the number of start pending balls is not the upper limit number. When a ball is hit, a hold command indicating the number of start hold balls is output to the effect control means. On the other hand, when the number of start hold balls is the upper limit number, when a game ball enters the start means, the hold command is held. Command the direction control hand In the case where a plurality of stage effects are executed during a single symbol variation game, the effect control means outputs a prize ball from the command control means when the number of starting reserved balls is the upper limit number. Claims 1 to 7, wherein control for causing the effect executing means to execute a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning in the symbol variation game is performed in response to the stage effect of each stage being executed by inputting a related command. The gaming machine according to any one of (i) to (e).

  (G) The starting means includes a first starting means and a second starting means into which a game ball can enter, and the holding storage means enters the game ball by the first starting means as the start holding ball. The first start holding ball is stored with the predetermined first upper limit as the upper limit, and the predetermined second upper limit is set as the upper limit when the second starting means enters the game ball. The second start holding ball is stored as the first starting point change game, and the first starting point changing game is displayed by changing the display of the symbol when the first starting unit enters the game ball. Display means for displaying a second symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying symbols upon entering the ball, and the effect control unit is configured such that when the number of the first start holding balls is a first upper limit number, or When the number of second start-up balls is the second upper limit Claim 1 to claim wherein control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute a notice effect indicating a degree of expectation of winning in the symbol variation game in response to the game ball entering the entry means into which the game ball can enter. Item 7. A gaming machine according to any one of (i) to (f).

  (H) When both the first start hold ball and the second start hold ball are stored in the hold storage means, the second symbol variation game is preferentially displayed on the display means based on the second start hold ball. The second starting means operates so as to be able to take a first state in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance and a second state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to enter. An opening / closing means, wherein the effect control means is a variable state in which the opening / closing means in the second starting means can be easily operated to the first state, and the number of second start holding balls is a second upper limit number. In some cases, regardless of whether or not the number of the first starting and holding balls is the first upper limit number, the winning in the symbol variation game according to the entrance of the game ball into the entrance means into which the game ball can enter The control according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation. The gaming machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus (display means, production execution means), 14 ... 1st start winning opening (ball entry means, starting means, 1st starting means), 15 ... 2nd start winning opening (ball entry means, starting means, (Second starting means), 16 ... opening / closing blades (opening / closing means), 18 ... large winning opening (entrance means), 21a to 21d ... general winning opening (entrance means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... for main control CPU (hit determination means, game control means, command control means), 30c ... main control RAM (holding storage means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall control CPU (production control means), 31b ... for overall control ROM, 31c ... general control RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... display control CPU (effect control means), 60 ... prize ball notification lamp (prize ball notification means).

Claims (7)

And playing ball ball entrance possible starting means, triggered by the ball entrance of game ball by the starting unit, and hold storage means for storing the start pending the maximum number predetermined upper limit, starting in the hold memory means on condition that the pending is stored, and a per determining means for determining whether symbol variation game is per performed by varying a pattern, if the determination result of the per determination means is positive In the gaming machine where the hit game is performed,
An effect execution means for executing a stage effect during a single symbol variation game and performing a stage effect that suggests a degree of expectation that the symbol variation game is a hit based on at least the number of steps performed;
In response to the game ball entering the starting means , control is performed to cause the effect executing means to execute a notice effect that suggests the number of stages in the stage effect, and the game ball enters the start means. The control for restricting the execution of the notice effect according to the entry of the game ball even if the game ball enters the starting means until the predetermined period elapses after the notice effect is executed. And an effect control means for performing a game machine. The effect control means, the game of the case of executing the steps rendition of a plurality of stages during one symbol variation game, when the number of start pending is the upper limit number of game balls to ball entrance capable ball entrance means 2. The control according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute a notice effect indicating a degree of expectation of winning in the symbol variation game in response to a stage effect of each stage being executed in accordance with a ball entering. Gaming machine.   In the case where a non-final stage stage effect that is not the final stage in a single symbol variation game is executed, the stage control means is the same stage as the non-final stage stage effect in a single symbol variation game. The control for performing the first notice effect on the effect executing means among a plurality of types of notice effects is performed with a higher probability than when the final stage effect is executed in numbers. The gaming machine described in 1. The effect control means can cause the effect execution means to execute the second notice effect among a plurality of types of notice effects when the symbol variation game being executed is a win, 2 Control to prevent the effect execution means from executing the notice effect,
The effect control means may cause the effect execution means to execute a second notice effect during execution of the final stage effect in one symbol variation game. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein control is performed such that the second notice effect is not executed by the effect executing means during execution of a non-final stage effect that is not a stage effect. Machine.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the effect control means performs control for causing the effect executing means to execute a reach effect at each stage effect. The effect control means controls the execution of the notice effect by causing the effect execution means to display a specific image and deleting the specific image when a predetermined time has elapsed since the specific image was displayed.
When the specific number of display images displayed by the effect execution means is a specific number, when a notice effect is newly executed, a specific image corresponding to the notice effect is displayed and the specified first displayed The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein control for deleting an image is performed.   The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the effect control means performs control to execute a notice effect by causing the effect execution means to display a specific image across successive stage effects in one symbol variation game.

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