JP5806949B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a reach effect in a symbol variation game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, reach production is performed with various production contents in order to enhance the expectation for the big hit in order to enhance the interest of the symbol variation game. The reach production is executed when a big win lottery for winning or not is won, or when a reach lottery for winning or not is won without winning the big win lottery. In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the winning probability of reach lottery is varied according to the number of stored memories.

JP 09-27696 A

  However, if the winning probability of the reach lottery is set according to the number of reserved memories as in Patent Document 1, even if the content is the same effect, the big hit expectation will vary for each number of reserved memories. For example, if the winning probability of the reach lottery is set high when the number of stored memories is small, the winning probability of the reach lottery is high. There is a high possibility that the symbol variation game based on will eventually be missed. On the other hand, if the winning probability of the reach lottery is set low when the number of reserved memories is large, the reach effect will be higher when the reach effect is executed than when the reach effect is low, because the reach is not achieved at the time of loss. Therefore, in order to avoid such inconvenience, the distribution of the production contents (the distribution of the variation pattern specifying the production contents) is changed for each number of reserved memories, and the jackpot expectation for each production content regardless of the number of reserved memories Was set. In other words, regardless of the number of stored memories, a reach effect with a high jackpot expectation level and a reach effect with a low jackpot expectation level exist. However, in consideration of the winning probability of the reach lottery for each number of reserved memories, changing the distribution of effect contents for each number of reserved memories and setting the jackpot reliability for each effect content is a game machine The burden on the developer was increasing.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can perform distribution of the production contents easily.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to display means for displaying a display game on which a symbol selected from a plurality of types of symbols is displayed , and whether the display game is a big hit. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not, and if the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, a gaming ball that has entered the entrance is detected in a gaming machine that executes the jackpot game after the display game is over A detecting device having a detecting means, and when a game ball is detected by the detecting means , a starting device capable of giving a start condition for a display game; and starting when the game ball is detected by the detecting means storage means for storing pending spheres, based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means, and effect determining means for determining the effect content display game, the determination result of the jackpot determination unit, and the effect determining It comprises a game control means for executing a game presentation according to the display game according to the determination result of the step, and the effect determining means, wherein when jackpot determination means the result of the determination is negative, reach effect off effect contents displayed game One of the effect types is a first effect type indicating that the content of the effect for use or the effect content of the off-stage effect is set, and a second effect type indicating that the effect content of the display game is set as the effect content of the off-stage effect. a type lottery process for type lottery for selecting the type if the first effect type is selected by lottery, to select one of the effect group from among a plurality of types of effect group made up of multiple several effect contents and groups lottery processing for group drawing, the effect grayed out of the effect contents belonging to the effect group selected based on the lottery result of the group extracted election It performed effect content lottery process for rendering content lottery to select the effect contents of the display game at a predetermined selectivity for each over-flop, the said directing group, a and a presentation content for off effect 1 and directing group, there is a second effect group consisting of effect contents for out reach demonstration, before Kigu loop drawing, in accordance with the pending memory number indicating the number of stored start pending sphere, first effect so selected ratio of the group and the second effect group changes, and summarized in that at least a portion of the selectivity of the effect group has been changed.

The invention described in claim 2 includes display means for displaying a display game on which a symbol selected from a plurality of kinds of symbols is displayed, and a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit. A game machine that executes a jackpot game after the display game ends , and has a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the entrance, and the detection means storage means if the game ball is detected, a starting device capable of imparting the starting condition of the display game, triggered by the game ball is detected by said detecting means, for storing the start pending sphere by, wherein based on the determination result of the big hit determination means, and effect determining means for determining the effect content display game, the determination result of the jackpot determination unit, and a display gate according to the determination result of the effect determining means Comprises a game control means for executing a game presentation related to arm, and the effect determining means, wherein when jackpot determination means the result of the determination is negative, the variation pattern or off for reach effect out of the fluctuation pattern of the display game performing a first effect type indicating that the effect of the fluctuation pattern, of the second effect type indicating that the effect of the variation pattern out of the movement pattern of the display games, the type lottery to select one of the rendering genre performing a type lottery process, if more first rendering genre on the type extraction line is selected, a group drawing for selecting one of the effect group from among a plurality of types plurality of types constructed from the variation pattern of the effect group and groups lottery process, those該演from the variation pattern belonging to the effect group selected based on the lottery result of the group lottery process Performs pattern lottery process for pattern drawing to select a change pattern in selectivity which is determined in the group, the said directing group, a first effect group which is composed of the variation pattern for off effect, for out reach demonstration and second directing group consisting variation pattern exists, before Symbol type lottery, regardless of the pending memory number indicating the number of stored start pending sphere, and the first rendering genre, the second effect of the type, select one of the effect type, before Kigu loop drawing, in accordance with the pending memory number, as selection ratio of the first directing group and the second effect group changes, for each presentation group at least a portion of the selectivity has been modified, the effect determining unit, when the second rendering group in the group drawing is selected, pattern In the game lottery, the gist is to determine the variation pattern from the second production group without changing the selection rate according to the number of reserved memories.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily distribute the production contents.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows distribution of a fluctuation pattern. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows distribution of a fluctuation pattern.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

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

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big win lottery from a plurality of special figures (101 kinds in the present embodiment), and the selected special figure is selected. The special figure is displayed as a fixed stop. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols that are symbols that can recognize jackpots, and one type of missed symbols that are symbols that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, as a general rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Also, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop, as a general rule, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the deviated symbols (out of symbol combinations) in a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 are changed. On the other hand, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the symbols are displayed in the fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 start simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol simultaneously). Is confirmed and stopped).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. When the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 16 from the left side of the game board 10 (left side of the effect display device 11).

  In addition, a start winning opening 19 having a winning opening 18 as a winning opening for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. In the back of the start winning opening 19, a start opening switch SW1 is provided as a starting means for detecting a winning game ball. In the present embodiment, the start-up switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) detects the game ball that has won the start-up winning port 19 to thereby detect the start condition of the symbol variation game and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 3 Game balls as payout balls can be given. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by the arrow Y, the left side of the game board 10 Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the start winning opening 19 than when rolling from the left side of the effect display device 11.

  Also, on the right side of the start winning opening 19, a large winning opening 24 as a special winning means having a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. Yes. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 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 obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the arrow Y, the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that game balls can be easily won in the big winning opening 24.

  Also, below the special figure display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening 19 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And the two special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the number of reservation storage. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are turned off, and when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit is turned on, The special figure holding light emission part on the right is turned off. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are lit, and when the number of holding memories is “3”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit blinks and the right side The special figure holding light-emitting unit is turned on. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the two special figure holding light emitting units blink. The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  In addition, a reserved image K indicating the reserved storage number is displayed below the display area of the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved images K corresponding to the number of reserved memories is displayed. The number of held images K increases each time the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, while the number of reserved images K decreases each time the symbol variation game is executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given. When the probability variation state is given in this way, the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit game is likely to occur, which is advantageous for the player.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds in the present embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 24 is until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered (8 in this embodiment)) wins or a specified time (round game time) elapses. Until it is done, it is opened. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from two types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Of the two types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state are classified into symbol A and symbol B. Specifically, 70 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol A, and the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is allocated to the symbol B. Of these, 30 types of jackpot symbols are distributed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special chart display device 12 is set to “15” as the specified number of rounds. Is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is granted (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation jackpot”). Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol B is displayed on the special figure display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”. It is a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variable jackpot”) that is not given (a non-probability change state is given).

  In the probable big hit and the non-probable big hit, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “11 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the probability variation big hit and non-probability big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. In addition, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the probabilistic big hit and the non-probable big hit is set to “2 (seconds)”.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and storage means that can write and read necessary data. Main control RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 and SW3 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special figure display device 12 and a special figure hold storage display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a applies a random number value such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, an effect type determination random number, an effect group distribution random number, or a variation pattern distribution random number for each predetermined period. Execute random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The hit determination random numbers are all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The random number for effect type determination is whether or not the first effect type has a possibility of executing the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is not won (the second effect type in which the reach effect is not executed). This is a random number used in the type lottery for determining whether or not there is. The random number for effect type determination is an integer of 239 total numbers from 0 to 238. The production group distribution random number is a random number used in the group lottery for determining the production group that specifies the change pattern that can be selected. In addition, the random number for production group distribution is a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. Note that the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are all 251 integers from 0 to 250. 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.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Time).

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, the variation patterns include variation patterns P21 to P27 for jackpot effects determined at the time of big hit, and variation patterns P1 to P3 for loss effect determined at the time of a loss. There are P11 to P17. Further, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes the variation patterns P11 to P17 for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content, the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content, There is.

  In addition, in the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, after the reach symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination (big hit, off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is a production to be performed. It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination for the jackpot is finally displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, seven types of reach effects R1 to R7 are prepared as reach effects in the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, the variation patterns P <b> 21 to P <b> 27 for the jackpot effect are configured to execute the reach effects R <b> 1 to R <b> 7 that are the same as the variation patterns P <b> 11 to P <b> 17 for the shift reach effect, respectively. . That is, the same game effect is executed until the symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG.3 (b) and FIG. 4, the variation patterns P1-P3, P11-P17 for outlier effects are either one of the effect groups G10-G12, G21-G24. (Can be determined by either). Then, the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are distributed so that the determination rate (selection rate) is changed for each classified effect group. When the big hit determination is not won, the variation pattern is determined according to one of the production groups.

  In addition, the production groups G10 to G12 and G21 to G24 are further either the first production type indicating that the reach production may be executed or the second production type indicating that the reach production is not executed. It is classified. When the big hit determination is not won, one of the effect types is selected, and the effect group is determined from the effect groups belonging to the selected effect type. In the first effect type, according to the number of reserved memories at the time of starting the symbol variation game, the type of effect group classified (belonging) to the first effect type and the distribution of the random numbers for distribution of the effect group are different. . Similarly, in the second effect type, according to the number of reserved memories at the time of starting the symbol variation game, the type of effect group classified (belonging) to the second effect type and the distribution of the random numbers for distribution of the effect group are different. Yes.

  Further, in the first effect type, the first effect group in which only the variation patterns P1 to P3 for the offense effect in which the reach effect is not performed can be selected, and the fluctuation pattern P11 for the outage effect in which the reach effect is performed. It is comprised so that the 2nd production group comprised so that only -P17 can be selected belongs. In the present embodiment, the production groups G11 and G12 are the first production group, and the production groups G21 to G24 are the second production group. In the first effect type, the selection ratio of the first effect group and the second effect group is changed according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, when the number of reserved memories is “2” or less, only the second effect groups G21 to G24 can be selected. When the number of reserved memories is “3”, the first effect group G11 can be selected, and the selection rates of the second effect groups G21 to G24 are compared with those when the number of reserved memories is “2” or less. It is low. When the number of reserved memories is “4”, the first effect group G12 can be selected, and the selection rates of the second effect groups G21 to G24 are compared with those when the number of reserved memories is “3” or less. It is low. On the other hand, the selection rate of the 1st production group G12 is high compared with the selection rate of the 1st production group G11 when the number of reservation memory is three.

  Further, the variation patterns P1 to P3 for the off-normal production in the present embodiment are set differently in production time. Specifically, the effect time of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 is 10 seconds. The effect time of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P2 is 6 seconds. The effect time of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 is 3 seconds. In FIG. 3B and FIG. 4, the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 are indicated as normal variation, the effect content of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P2 is indicated as a shortened variation, and the variation pattern The effect of the symbol variation game based on P3 is indicated as super shortening. Further, the production times specified by the variation patterns P11 to P17 for the outlier reach production are also different. Specifically, the presentation time specified by the change pattern P17 is the longest in the order of the change pattern P11 <P12 <P13 <P14 <P15 <P16 <P17 (that is, specified by the change pattern P11). The production time is the shortest).

  The big control determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. Note that the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is given (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state) includes at least the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not imparted (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not given) It is prescribed as follows.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the start winning port 19 and the detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that detects the game ball is input to the main control CPU 30a, the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c is increased. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires values of various random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the hold storage number. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the hold storage number exceeding the upper limit number and does not acquire the above-described random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not a big hit game is being executed while the symbol variation game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in a symbol variation game and not a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a is acquired in a special symbol input process in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not various random numbers are set. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, when the probability variation state is given, the jackpot determination value at the probability variation state, when the probability variation state is not imparted, the jackpot determination value at the non-probability variation state, and the acquired random number for hit judgment A big hit judgment is made as to whether or not the two match. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state. Specifically, the winning probability of the jackpot determination in the non-probable change state is 219/65536, and the winning probability of the jackpot determination in the probability change state is 2190/65536. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the symbols A and B based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Specifically, symbol A is determined with a probability of 70 percent, while symbol B is determined with a probability of 30 percent.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the read value of the random number for variation pattern distribution and the type of the big hit game to be given. In the present embodiment, the number and value of variation pattern distribution random numbers distributed to each variation pattern are varied depending on the type of jackpot game to be given (that is, the type of jackpot symbol). That is, as shown in FIG. 3A, when a probable variation jackpot is given (when special figure A is designated), the variation pattern P21 for jackpot presentation is determined with a probability of 11/251, and the variation pattern P22 is determined. Is determined with a probability of 15/251, and the variation pattern P23 is determined with a probability of 25/251. When a probable big hit is given (when special figure A is specified), the fluctuation pattern P24 is determined with a probability of 35/251, the fluctuation pattern P25 is determined with a probability of 45/251, and the fluctuation pattern P26 is determined. The fluctuation pattern P27 is determined with a probability of 65/251. When a non-probable big hit is awarded (when special figure B is specified), the probability is determined with the probability shown in FIG. Therefore, even if the obtained random numbers for variation pattern distribution are the same, depending on the type of jackpot game that is given, for the jackpot effect determined among the variation patterns for multiple types of jackpot effect The type of variation pattern may be different. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated. As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination unit.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the effect type determination random number, compares the value of the effect type determination random number with the effect type determination value, and determines whether or not the effect type determination value matches the effect type determination value. (Type lottery) is performed. In other words, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to determine the variation pattern based on the first effect type in which the reach effect may be executed. The effect type determination value is a constant value regardless of the number of reserved memories, and the value is changed depending on the presence or absence of a probability change state. That is, when in the non-probable change state, the effect type determination value is a total of 40 integers from 0 to 39 regardless of the number of stored memories, and in the probabilistic state, the effect type determination value is Regardless of the number of memories, there are a total of 10 integers from 0 to 9. If the determination result of the effect type determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the type lottery and has determined the first effect type indicating that the reach effect may be executed. Perform variation processing.

  In the first effect type changing process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads out the value of the effect group distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the effect group distribution random number. Then, a group determination (group lottery) is performed for determining an effect group from among a plurality of types of effect groups belonging to the first effect type. As shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the type of the effect group belonging to the first effect type and the distribution of the random numbers for effect group distribution are changed according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game. It has become so. In other words, the main control CPU 30a selects an effect group distribution random number according to the reserved memory number at the start of the symbol variation game from among effect groups belonging to the first effect type according to the reserved memory number at the time of the symbol variation game start. The production group is determined by the distribution of.

  For example, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is “1” or “2”, an effect group is determined from the effect groups G21 to G24 belonging to the first effect type shown in FIG. At that time, the main control CPU 30a determines the effect group G21 with a probability of 160/241, determines the effect group G22 with a probability of 55/241, and determines the effect group G23 with a probability of 25/241. G24 is determined with a probability of 1/241. Similarly, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is “3”, an effect group is determined from the effect groups G11, G21 to G24 belonging to the first effect type shown in FIG. At that time, the main control CPU 30a determines the effect group G11 with a probability of 100/241, determines the effect group G21 with a probability of 100/241, determines the effect group G22 with a probability of 25/241, G23 is determined with a probability of 15/241, and the production group G24 is determined with a probability of 1/241. Similarly, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is “4”, an effect group is determined from the effect groups G12, G21 to G24 belonging to the first effect type shown in FIG. At that time, the main control CPU 30a determines the effect group G12 with a probability of 200/241, determines the effect group G21 with a probability of 30/241, determines the effect group G22 with a probability of 7/241, G23 is determined with a probability of 3/241, and the production group G24 is determined with a probability of 1/241.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the selection rates of the first effect groups G11 and G12 classified as the first effect type and the selection rates of the second effect groups G21 to G24 are changed according to the number of reserved memories. It has become so. That is, the selection rate of the first effect groups G11 and G12 where the reach effect is not executed increases as the number of reserved memories increases. Thereby, the probability that the reach effect is executed becomes lower as the number of reserved memories increases.

  After determining the effect group, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, and distributes the variable pattern distribution random number in the determined effect group based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. With reference to this, pattern determination (pattern lottery) for determining the variation pattern is performed. As shown in FIG. 3B and FIG. 4, the distribution of random numbers for variation pattern distribution is different for each production group G11, G12, G21 to G24, and the variation pattern and determination rate that can be selected are different. ing.

  For example, when the production group G21 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P11 with a probability of 251/251. Similarly, when the production group G22 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P12 with a probability of 126/251 and sets the variation pattern P13 to 125 / It is determined with a probability of 251. Similarly, when the production group G23 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P14 with a probability of 150/251 and sets the variation pattern P15 to 101/251. It is determined with a probability of 251. Similarly, when the production group G24 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P16 with a probability of 200/251 and sets the variation pattern P17 to 51 /. It is determined with a probability of 251. Similarly, when the production group G11 is determined, as shown in FIG. 4A, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P1 with a probability of 51/251 and the variation pattern P2 with a probability of 100/251. And the variation pattern P3 is determined with a probability of 50/251. Similarly, when the production group G12 is determined, as shown in FIG. 4B, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P3 with a probability of 251/251. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in a 1st effect classification variation process.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution random numbers distributed to the variation patterns belonging to each effect group are the same regardless of the number of reserved memories. And the 2nd production groups G21-G24 are used in common regardless of the number of reservation storage. For this reason, it is not necessary to set the 2nd production groups G21-G24 according to the number of reservation storage. Moreover, since it is commonly used, it is not necessary to store the production group according to the number of reserved storage, and the storage amount can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first effect type determination is negative, that is, when it is determined that the second effect type is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes a symbol variation game that is not performed when the reach effect is not performed. Therefore, the second effect type variation process is executed. In the second effect type variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads out the value of the effect group distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the effect group distribution random number. The production group is determined from the production groups belonging to the second production type. As shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the distribution of the production group type and the production group distribution random numbers belonging to the second production type is changed according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game. It has become so. In other words, the main control CPU 30a selects an effect group distribution random number according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game from among effect groups belonging to the second effect type according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game. The production group is determined by the distribution of.

  For example, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is “1” or “2”, as shown in FIG. 3B, the main control CPU 30a determines the effect group G10 with a probability of 241/241. To do. Similarly, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is “3”, as shown in FIG. 4A, the main control CPU 30a determines the effect group G11 with a probability of 241/241. Similarly, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is “4”, as shown in FIG. 4B, the main control CPU 30a determines the effect group G12 with a probability of 241/241.

  After determining the effect group, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, and distributes the variable pattern distribution random number in the determined effect group based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. With reference to this, the variation pattern is determined. Note that, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the distribution of the random numbers for variation pattern distribution is different for each of the effect groups G10 to G12, and the selectable variation patterns and determination rates are different.

  For example, when the production group G10 is determined, as shown in FIG. 3B, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P1 with a probability of 150/251 and the variation pattern P2 with a probability of 101/251. decide. Similarly, when the production group G11 is determined, as shown in FIG. 4A, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P1 with a probability of 51/251 and the variation pattern P2 with a probability of 100/251. And the variation pattern P3 is determined with a probability of 50/251. Similarly, when the production group G12 is determined, as shown in FIG. 4B, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P3 with a probability of 251/251. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in a 2nd production type variation process. As described above, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the effect group G11 classified as the second effect type is the same as the effect group G11 classified as the first effect type, so the setting is easy. It has become. Similarly, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the effect group G12 classified as the second effect type is the same as the effect group G12 classified as the first effect type, so that the setting becomes simple. ing. Moreover, since it is commonly used, it is not necessary to store the production group according to the number of reserved storage, and the storage amount can be reduced.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special symbol display device 12 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped. As described above, the main control CPU 30a serves as an effect content determination unit. The main control CPU 30a serves as a type lottery means for performing type lottery. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as group lottery means for performing group lottery. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a pattern lottery means for performing pattern lottery.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the values of various main control setting flags stored in the main control RAM 30c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. The main control setting flag includes a main control certainty change flag for specifying a certain manner of giving the certainty change state. When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the probability change state is given to the main control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “1”). ) Is set. On the other hand, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a indicates a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the probability variation flag for main control after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “0”). )). Further, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value in the main control probability variation flag when the outlier symbol is determined. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the main control probability change flag during the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 30a can specify the current state of the probability change state (game state) by referring to the main control probability change flag.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped will be described.

  When design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design to be confirmed and stopped from among the jackpot symbol combinations ([111] [333] [555] [777]) composed of odd number symbols. The effect control CPU 31a, when design A is designated, is a decoration that displays a fixed stop from the jackpot symbol combinations ([222], [444], [666], [888]) composed of odd number symbols. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a includes the outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]. In addition, the decorative design to be confirmed and stopped is determined from among the display designs. In addition, when a variation pattern for an outlier normal effect is designated, a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped is determined from outlier symbol combinations (for example, [426] and [211]) that do not include a reach symbol combination. .

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol variable game. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped. When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect, respectively. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment is a game control means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) If the main control CPU 30a does not win the jackpot determination, the first effect indicates that the reach effect may be executed with a certain probability in the type lottery regardless of the number of reserved memories. One of the effect types is determined from the type and the second effect type indicating that the reach effect is not likely to be executed. When the first effect type is determined, the main control CPU 30a changes the selection ratio of the first effect groups G11, G12 and the second effect groups G21 to G24 in the group lottery according to the number of reserved memories. As described above, the production group is determined by changing at least a part of the selection rates of the production groups G11, G12, G21 to G24. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “2” or less, only the second effect groups G21 to G24 can be selected. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the first effect group G11 can be selected, while the selection rates of the second effect groups G21 to G24 are compared with those when the number of reserved memories is “2” or less. It is low. When the number of reserved memories is “4”, the first effect group G12 can be selected, while the selection rate of the second effect groups G21 to G24 is set lower than when the number of reserved memories is 3 or less. ing. When the number of reserved memories is “4”, the selection rate of the first effect group G12 is set higher than the selection rate of the first effects group G11 when the number of reserved memories is “3”. Then, when the second effect groups G21 to G24 are selected in the group lottery, the main control CPU 30a does not change the selection rate according to the number of reserved memories in the pattern lottery. The variation pattern is determined according to the distribution of the variation pattern distribution random numbers in G24. Thus, the selection rate of each variation pattern set in the second effect group G21 to G24 is not changed for each number of reserved memories and is commonly used. This simplifies the setting. On the other hand, since the selection ratio of the first effect group in which the reach effect is not executed in the group lottery and the second effect group in which the reach effect is executed is changed according to the reserved memory number, the reach is determined according to the reserved memory number. The appearance rate of the production can be changed. In other words, the larger the number of reserved memories, the easier it is to execute a loss effect without a reach effect. For this reason, as the number of reserved memories increases, the reach effect is less likely to be executed, that is, the effect with a short effect time of the symbol variation game is easily executed, and the efficiency of the game is improved. Therefore, it is possible to promptly execute the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. Further, the lottery probability of the type lottery is not related to the number of reserved memories and can be easily set.

  Also, in the group lottery, an effect group G24 is prepared in which the selection rate does not change according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game. In other words, the production group G24 is selected with a probability of 1/241 regardless of the number of reserved memories. For this reason, the big hit reliability at the time when the production content (reach production R6, R7) specified by the variation pattern belonging to the production group G24 appears is not changed for each number of reserved memories. In other words, if it is not desired to change the big hit reliability according to the number of stored storage, it can be easily set. Note that the jackpot reliability is calculated based on the rate at which the symbol variation game with the predetermined effect content appears at the time of the big hit, with respect to the rate at which the symbol variation game with the predetermined effect content appears regardless of the presence or absence of the jackpot. .

  (2) When the first effect group G11, G12 including a disparate effect is selected in the group lottery, the main control CPU 30a changes as the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol change game increases in the pattern lottery. The variation pattern is determined so as to improve the selection rate of the variation pattern having a short time. Specifically, the probability of selecting the variation pattern P3 in the first effect group G12 selected when the reserved memory number is “4” is the first effect group selected when the reserved memory number is “3”. It is higher than the probability of selecting the variation pattern P3 in G11. As a result, as the number of reserved memories increases, the effect time of the symbol variation game that becomes outlier can be shortened, and the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended can be promptly executed.

  (3) Selection rate of effect group G24 (special effect group) composed of variation patterns P16 and P17 that specify effect contents (reach effects R6 and R7) having a high jackpot reliability among second effect groups G21 to G24 Is not changed according to the number of reserved memories in the group lottery. As a result, it is possible to make the appearance rate of the high-hit reliability with the same appearance rate regardless of the number of reserved memories. In addition, the content of the performance having a high jackpot reliability is not changed depending on the number of reserved memories. For this reason, it is possible to expect a big hit in the same way regardless of the number of reserved memories. As shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the reach effects R6 and R7 are less likely to be selected when they are out of sync with the other reach effects R1 to R5, and are more easily selected when they are a big hit. Therefore, it is a production content with high reliability of jackpot.

  (4) When the second effect type is selected, in the pattern lottery, the selection rate of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is changed according to the number of reserved memories. That is, when the second effect type is selected, the main control CPU 30a increases the selection rate of the variation pattern with a short variation time as the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game increases in the pattern lottery. Determine the variation pattern. Specifically, when the second effect type is selected, and the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is “3” or “4”, the number of reserved memories is “2” or less. However, it is difficult to select the fluctuation pattern P1 that is the longest in the normal production because the production time is off. On the other hand, when the second effect type is selected and the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is “3” or “4”, the number of reserved memories is “2” or less. , The production time is off and the short variation patterns P2 and P3 are easily selected in the normal production. Similarly, when the second effect type is selected, and the reserved memory number at the start of the symbol variation game is “4”, the effect time is usually different from the case where the reserved memory number is “3”. In the production, the shortest variation pattern P3 is easily selected. On the other hand, when the second effect type is selected, the variation pattern P1 that can be selected when the reserved memory number at the start of the symbol variation game is “4”, and the reserved memory number is “3”. , P2 is not selected. Thereby, the selection rate of the variation pattern for the offending effect can be changed according to the number of reserved memories. In addition, as the number of reserved memories increases, the effect time of the symbol variation game that is lost can be shortened, and the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended can be promptly executed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 in the non-probability changing state, whether or not the symbol variation game is executed with a predetermined effect content (reach effects R6 and R7 in this embodiment). Read ahead. Then, when the execution of the symbol variation game with the predetermined effect content is prefetched, the hold prefetching notice (prefetch effect) suggesting that the symbol variation game is executed with the predetermined effect content until the symbol variation game is executed. ) Is to be executed. Hereinafter, a process for executing the hold prefetch notice will be described.

  In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a is in a non-probable change state. The main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the reserved memory number, rewrites the reserved memory number, and sends various random number values from the main control RAM 30c. When the value is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number, the contents of the effect are prefetched based on the acquired random number.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value in the uncertain change state. If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a special figure based on the acquired special figure distribution random number and specifies the type of the big hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a specifies a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the big hit effect by distribution according to the identified type of the big hit game. Then, when the identified variation pattern is the variation pattern P16 or P17 in which the reach effects R6 and R7 are executed, the main control CPU 30a instructs the execution of the current reserved memory number and the reserved prefetching advance notice. Is output.

  On the other hand, if the acquired hit determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value in the uncertain change state, the main control CPU 30a matches the effect type determination value in the non-probability change state based on the acquired effect type determination random number. (That is, whether or not it is the first effect type). When it is desired to determine that it is the first effect type, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to determine the second effect group G24 based on the acquired effect group distribution random number. Note that the value of the random number for effect group distribution assigned to the second effect group G24 is always the same value regardless of the number of reserved memories. When it is determined that the second effect group G24 is to be determined, the main control CPU 30a determines that the variation patterns P26 and P27 in which the reach effects R6 and R7 are executed are selected, and the current reserved memory number and the reserved look-ahead notice are displayed. A notice command for instructing execution is output.

  When the announcement command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays a predetermined image until the symbol variation game is executed a number of times corresponding to the number of reserved memories instructed by the input advance command. In the present embodiment, the hold image K indicating the number of the hold storage numbers is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, and the display mode of the hold image K is changed. . Specifically, the display mode of the hold image K indicating the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold prefetch notice is changed. For example, if the symbol variation game to be subject to the hold prefetching notice corresponds to the third symbol variation game, the display color of the third reserved image K is changed. As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a prior determination unit. The effect control CPU 31a serves as a prefetch effect control means.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (4) of the first embodiment.
(5) In the second effect groups G21 to G24, there is a special effect group G24 in which the effect group selection rate is not changed according to the number of reserved memories in the group lottery. And when the symbol variation game of the effect content specified by the variation pattern which belongs to the special effect group G24 is executed, the reservation pre-reading notice is executed. That is, even if the number of reserved memories is changed, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game that is the target of the reservation prefetch notice is not changed, and the reach effects R6 and R7 are surely executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the effect content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the prefetch effect from being different from the content of the prefetch effect. That is, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the reach effects R6 and R7 are not executed after the player is expected to execute the reach effects R6 and R7 by executing the hold prefetch notice. In addition, since the content of the design variation game that is the target of the prefetching effect is not changed for each reserved memory number, the design memory is not assumed at the time of the execution of the symbol variable game that is the target of the prefetching notice of reservation. The look-ahead of the production contents of the variable game can be easily read, and the design is simplified.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the type of effect group belonging to the first effect type and the distribution of effect group distribution random numbers may be changed. In addition, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is 2 or less, the first effect group may be selectable in the first effect type.

  In the above embodiment, the second effect groups G21 to G24 classified as the first effect type are used in common regardless of the number of reserved memories, but may not be used in common. Further, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined value, the other second effect group may be classified into the first effect type. For example, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, the second effect groups G21 to G23 are classified into the first effect type, and when the number of reserved memories is 3, the second effect groups G22 to G24 are set as the first effect type. When the number of reserved memories is 4, the second effect groups G21 to G24 and the new second effect group G25 may be classified into the first effect type. In this way, the game effect can be changed according to the number of reserved memories.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect group G24 determined with a certain probability regardless of the number of reserved memories is prepared, but the special effect group G24 may not be included in the first effect type. In other words, the distribution of the random numbers for directing group distribution of the directing group G24 may be changed according to the number of reserved memories.

  -In the 2nd production groups G21-G24 of the above-mentioned embodiment, you may change distribution of the random number for variation pattern distribution according to the number of reservation memory. If it does in this way, the reach production which is easy to be performed can be changed according to the number of reservation storage. For this reason, it is possible to play a game while paying attention to the number of reserved memories.

  In the second effect group G21 to G24 of the above embodiment, only the variation pattern P21 to P27 for the outlier reach effect can be selected, but in addition to the variation pattern P21 to P27 for the outlier reach effect, the reach effect It may be possible to select a variation pattern for an off-stage effect that is not executed. Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, in the first effect group classified as the first effect type, only the variation patterns P1 to P3 for outlier effects can be selected, but the variation patterns P1 to P3 for outlier effects are selected. In addition, it is possible to select the variation patterns P21 to P27 for the outlier reach effect in which the reach effect is executed.

In the above embodiment, there is always one production group belonging to the second production type, but a plurality of production groups may belong.
In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern having a short presentation time is easily selected as the number of reserved memories increases. For example, a variation pattern with a long production time may be easily selected.

  -In the said embodiment, in at least one part of 2nd production group among 2nd production groups, in the pattern lottery, the selection rate of each variation pattern is changed so that the selection rate of the variation pattern is changed according to the number of reserved memories. It may be set. Since not all the second production groups are shared, it is possible to freely change the appearance rate and the big hit reliability of some reach productions.

  In the above embodiment, the type lottery is executed, but the type lottery may not be executed. In this case, when the big hit lottery is not won, it is desirable that both the first effect group and the second effect group can be selected regardless of the number of the stored memories.

In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the first effect type is changed depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state, but it is not necessary to change it.
In the above embodiment, a winning rate improvement state in which the winning probability at the start winning opening 19 is changed from the normal probability to the high probability may be given. In this case, the winning probability of the first performance type may be changed depending on the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) a display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols fluctuate, and a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit; the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative In the case, in a gaming machine that executes a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game, a start unit that gives a start condition of the symbol variation game, and a storage unit that stores the game ball detected by the start unit as a start hold ball Based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means, the effect content determination means for determining the effect contents of the symbol variation game, the determination result of the jackpot determination means, and the determination result of the effect content determination means are executed. A game control means, and the effect content determination means may execute a reach effect when the result of the jackpot determination means is negative A type lottery means for performing a type lottery for selecting any one of the first effect types indicating that there is no reach effect and a second effect type indicating that the reach effect is not performed, and the type lottery means When the production type is selected, group lottery means for performing a group lottery for selecting any production group from a plurality of types of production groups composed of a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the lottery result of the group lottery means Pattern variation means for performing pattern lottery for determining a variation pattern at a selection rate determined in the production group from among the variation patterns belonging to the production group selected based on the production group. A first effect group composed of patterns and a second effect group composed of fluctuation patterns for outlier reach effects In the type lottery, the type lottery means selects one of the first type of production and the second type of production without changing the selection rate according to the number of stored memories. Then, the group lottery means changes at least a part of the selection rate of each effect group so that the selection ratio of the first effect group and the second effect group is changed according to the number of reserved memories in the group lottery. The game machine is configured to select an effect group, and the selection rate of the variation pattern belonging to the effect group is not changed according to the number of reserved memories.

  (B) When the first effect group is selected in the group lottery, the pattern lottery means varies from the first effect group in the pattern lottery at a selection rate changed according to the number of reserved memories. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a pattern is determined.

  (C) At least a part of the second effect group among the second effect groups has the selection rate of each variation pattern set so that the selection rate is changed according to the number of reserved memories in the pattern lottery. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:

  GH ... image display unit, 11 ... production display device, 12 ... special figure display device, 13 ... special figure reservation storage display device, 19 ... start winning opening, 24 ... large winning opening, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b... Main control ROM, 30c... Main control RAM, 31 .. production control board, 31a .. production control CPU, 31b .. production control ROM, 31c.

Claims (2)

A display means for displaying a display game on which a symbol selected from a plurality of kinds of symbols is displayed; and a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit; a determination result of the jackpot determination means Is positive, in the gaming machine that executes the jackpot game after the display game ends,
It has a detection means for detecting a gaming balls which have entered the special ball entrance port, a starting apparatus when a game ball is detected, it is possible to impart the starting condition of the display game by the detection means,
A storage means for storing a start-up hold ball in response to the detection of a game ball by the detection means;
Production content determination means for determining the content of the display game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means;
Game control means for executing a game effect related to the display game according to the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the determination result of the effect content determination means,
The production content determination means includes
When the determination result of the jackpot determining means is negative, the first effect type indicating that the content of the display game is out of reach and the effect content of the reach effect is out of effect with the content of the display game. A type lottery process for performing a type lottery for selecting any one of the production types among the second production types,
If the first effect type is selected by the type lottery, and groups lottery process for group lottery for selecting one of the effect group from among a plurality of types of effect group made up of multiple several effect contents,
Effect content lottery process for rendering content lottery to select the effect contents of the display game at a predetermined selectivity for each said effect group from among the effect contents belonging to the effect group selected based on the lottery result of the group extracted election And
Wherein the directing group, a first effect group which is composed of effect contents for off effect, the second effect group consisting of effect contents for out reach demonstration there,
Before the Kigu loop drawing, in accordance with the pending memory number indicating the number of stored start pending spheres, as selection ratio of the first directing group and the second effect group changes, the selectivity of the effect group gaming machine wherein at least a portion of which is changed. A display means for displaying a display game on which a symbol selected from a plurality of kinds of symbols is displayed; and a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit; a determination result of the jackpot determination means Is positive, in the gaming machine that executes the jackpot game after the display game ends,
It has a detection means for detecting a gaming balls which have entered the special ball entrance port, a starting apparatus when a game ball is detected, it is possible to impart the starting condition of the display game by the detection means,
A storage means for storing a start-up hold ball in response to the detection of a game ball by the detection means;
Production content determination means for determining the content of the display game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means;
Game control means for executing a game effect related to the display game according to the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the determination result of the effect content determination means,
The production content determination means includes
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the first effect type indicating that the variation pattern of the display game is the variation pattern for the non-reach effect or the variation pattern of the deviant effect and the variation pattern of the display game are deviated. A type lottery process for performing a type lottery to select one of the production types among the second production types indicating that the variation pattern is
If more first rendering genre on the type extraction line is selected, and groups lottery process for group lottery for selecting one of the effect group from among a plurality of types plurality of types constructed from the variation pattern of the effect group,
It performs pattern lottery process for pattern drawing to select a change pattern in selectivity which is determined in the effect group from among the variation pattern belonging to the effect group selected based on the lottery result of the group lottery process,
The production group includes a first production group composed of variation patterns for outlier production and a second production group composed of variation patterns for outlier reach production,
Prior SL species lottery, regardless of the pending memory number indicating the number of stored start pending sphere, and the first rendering genre, out of the second rendering genre, select one of the effect type,
Prior Kigu loop drawing, in accordance with the pending memory number, as selection ratio of the first directing group and the second effect group changes, at least a portion of the selectivity of each presentation group is changed And
When the second effect group is selected in the group lottery, the effect content determination means varies from the second effect group in the pattern lottery without changing the selection rate according to the number of reserved memories. A gaming machine characterized by determining a pattern .