JP5819120B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention changes the display mode of the hold information displayed corresponding to each of the on-hold symbol variation games in a plurality of stages, and the hold change that the privilege expectation degree becomes higher as the display mode of the hold information is closer to the final stage The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a production.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is displayed based on the determination result of the big hit determination, and a big hit that opens the big winning opening when the big hit display result is derived in this symbol variation game Giving a game is done. And, for the purpose of improving the interest of the player in such a symbol variation game, the variation content of the symbol variation game based on this entry detection is determined in advance and the variation content determined in advance is detected at the time of entry detection to the starting point. Based on the above, there is one that executes a hold change effect that changes a hold image indicating a symbol variation game that is on hold (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a big hit expectation in the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image is added by adding a character image (such as a hat or a crown) selected based on the variation content determined in advance to the reserved image. The degree is reported. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has a sense of expectation that it will be a big hit in the symbol variation game that is the subject of the on-hold change effect, improving its interest.

JP 2003-340038 A

  However, if a player recognizes that there is a high probability that a big hit will occur due to the execution of the hold change effect, the player stops launching the game ball until the end of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold change effect. Some will end up. Such a problem may occur in the same way even when a notice that a probability variation state is likely to be given as a privilege after the jackpot game is ended is given by the hold change effect. In such a case, there is a possibility that the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered and the profit of the gaming store is pressed.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in the above-described conventional technology, and its purpose is to provide an interest in the hold change effect while suppressing the player from stopping the launch of the game ball. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 displays on the game display means a symbol variation game which is performed by varying symbols based on the determination result of whether or not to win, and this symbol variation game. After the winning display result is derived, the winning game is given, and the display mode of the hold information displayed corresponding to each of the symbol variation games on hold is changed over a plurality of stages, and the display mode of the hold information is displayed. Of the first privilege that is advantageous to the player during the winning game or after the end of the winning game, and the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege, as the closer to the final stage, in the gaming machine for executing a hold changing production which benefits expectation that the height becomes high, and the ball entrance detection means for detecting a game ball that ball entrance to ball entrance opening, certain ball entrance detection of the entering sphere detecting means Stage before obtains the random number value and benefits random value per triggered the detection of the game ball that ball entrance to a particular input spheres port of entry ball port, the acquired a per random value and benefits random number sequence has a predetermined A random number acquisition means to be stored in the storage means, a hit determination means for performing the hit determination based on a hit random number value stored in the storage means, when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, and the bonus disorder A privilege determining unit that determines the type of privilege to be given to a player based on a numerical value, a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege determined by the privilege determining unit when the determination result of the hit determination unit is affirmative, and the random number acquisition First pre-determination as to whether or not the obtained winning random number value is affirmatively determined by the winning determining means, when the means acquires the winning random number value and the privilege random number value, and A pre-determining means for performing a second pre-determination for pre-determining a privilege type determined by the privilege determining means based on a privilege random value acquired together with a random number value, a hold information display means, and the storage means The hold information is displayed in association with the winning random number value and the privilege random number value stored in the hold, and the hold change effect is executed based on the determination results of the first pre-determination and the second pre-determination Display control means, and the first privilege does not include a probability variation state in which a probability that the determination result of the hit determination is positive varies from a low probability to a high probability, while the second privilege is , Including the probability variation state, the privilege random number value is a random number value for determining a hit type for determining a hit type, and the privilege determining means is based on the random number value for determining the hit type The type of bonus is determined by determining the type of winning, and the prior determination means determines in advance the type of hit determined by the privilege determining means based on the random number for determining the winning seed The second preliminary determination is performed based on the type of the hit determined in advance, and the display mode of the hold information includes a first stage and a stage after the first stage. A second stage that is close to the final stage, a third stage that is a stage after the second stage, and a fourth stage that is a stage after the third stage, In the first stage and the second stage, it can be recognized that the determination result of the hit determination is either positive or negative, and in the third stage, the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, and Recognize that any benefit is granted There, the fourth stage, the per determination result of the determination is positive, a and can recognize that the second privilege is granted, the hold display control means, the first pre-determination and the second Based on the determination result of the preliminary determination, the hold change effect is started by using the hold information as a display mode of either the first stage or the second stage, and the hold change effect is started. In this case, the display mode of the hold information is changed in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the predetermined entrance of the entrance by the predetermined entrance detection means of the entrance detection means . In the case where the control is configured and the hold change effect is started, the stored number of the winning random number value and the privilege random number value stored in the storage unit at that time is the first number. Sometimes, while for starting the pending changes produce the suspension information as the display mode of the first stage, the storage number of the per random value and the benefits random value stored in the storage means is less than the first number when the second number is the gist that the suspension information is configured easily to start the pending change effect as the display mode of the second stage.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the random number acquisition unit stores the winning random number value and the privilege random number value in the storage unit up to a predetermined upper limit number. and the hold display control means, regardless of whether the storage number of the per random value and the benefits random value stored in the storage means has reached the upper limit number, the predetermined ball entrance detection It is configured to be able to control the display mode of the hold information to be changed when the game ball is detected by the means, and the hold change effect is started with the display mode of the hold information as any stage. In this case, the display mode of the hold information is changed over until the number of stored random numbers of bonuses and bonus random numbers stored in the storage means exceeds or exceeds the upper limit. And summarized in that it is Rukoto.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest with respect to a pending | holding change effect can be improved, suppressing that a player stops launching of a game ball.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode in the image display part of an effect display apparatus. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a normal hold image, (b)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows a special hold image. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. Explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch command. The flowchart which shows command input processing. Explanatory drawing which shows an effect distribution table. The timing chart which shows the execution aspect of a pending | holding change effect. Explanatory drawing which shows the effect distribution table in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a game display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a special symbol display device (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing display device”) 12 made of, for example, a 7-segment LED is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating a result of an internal lottery (hit lottery lottery described later) as to whether or not to win. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the symbol variation game based on the decorative symbol on the effect display device 11 is referred to as “decorative symbol variation game”, and the symbol variation game based on the special symbol on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “special symbol variation game”. In the case where the special figure variation game and the decorative drawing variation game are not distinguished from each other, they are simply denoted as “design variation game”.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbol variation game is started in the special symbol display device 12 due to the start of the variation of the special symbol, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the decorative symbol is started at the same time, and the decorative symbol variation game is started. The Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the special figure change game is terminated by the special symbol confirmation stop display in the special figure display device 12, the decoration display of the decoration symbol is simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 11, and the decorative figure is displayed. The floating game is ended. As described above, the symbol variation game of the present embodiment is executed once from the variation start of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) until the fixed stop display. In the present specification, “simultaneous” includes not only strictly the same time but also a range that the player can visually recognize at the same time.

  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 as the hit display result is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol as the hit display result is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. When the special symbol display device 12 displays the off symbol as a deviation display result, the off symbol as the off symbol display result is confirmed and stopped.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.). In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It consists of the symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The reach (reach state) is formed (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 multiple symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column are reach. This is the reach formation row to be formed.

  Also, in the effect display device 11, one of the above-mentioned display effects is produced after the reach is formed (displayed) in the decorative drawing variation game until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or off symbol) is finally derived. Reach production will be performed. In the present embodiment, as the reach effect, normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as “NR reach effect”), or after deriving the middle row design in the NR reach effect, or during the change of the middle row, the effect contents are developed. A super reach production to be performed (hereinafter referred to as “SP reach production”) is prepared.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device (for example, LEDs) having a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units (for example, LEDs) is provided. (Hereinafter referred to as “special drawing hold display device”) 13 is provided. The special figure hold display device 13 lights the number of special symbol hold light emitting units as many as the number of the special design start balls stored for the special symbol stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). To the player. The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described starting prize opening provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). The number of reserved memories is the number of symbol variation games that are pending execution.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the above-described reserved memory number is also notified on the effect display device 11. As shown in FIG. 2, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 has a hold image G with hold information corresponding to each start hold ball (pending symbol variation game) stored inside the machine. On-hold display areas R1 to R4 for displaying are set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 functions as a hold information display unit.

  The hold display area R1 corresponds to a symbol change game that is executed first (first) among the symbol change games that are on hold, and the hold display area R2 corresponds to a symbol change game that is executed second. The hold display area R3 corresponds to the third symbol change game executed among the pending symbol change games, and the hold display area R4 is executed last (fourth) of the hold symbol change games. This corresponds to the symbol variation game to be played. The effect display device 11 displays the number of reserved images G equal to the number of reserved memories stored inside the machine, thereby informing the player of the number of reserved memories. For example, when the hold image G is displayed in the hold display areas R1 to R3, it can be recognized that the hold storage number is “3”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 14 configured by covering a plurality of (in this embodiment, two) light emitters (for example, LEDs) with a lens cover. Is arranged. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. That is, when the lottery per common symbol is won, the normal symbol winning symbol (in this embodiment, the left illuminator is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop state in the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, if the lottery per regular drawing is not won (in the case of a loss), the symbol of the normal symbol (in the present embodiment, the right side illuminator is lit) is confirmed and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 17 having a game ball entrance 17a is disposed. In the first start winning opening 17 of the present embodiment, a game ball can always enter. Also, below the first start winning opening 17, a second starting winning opening 18 having a game ball entrance 18a is disposed. The second start winning opening 18 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 19 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The opening of the second start winning opening 18 is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 19 so that a game ball can easily enter (win), while the opening is not expanded by closing the opening / closing blade 19. In the closed state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter (win).

  A first start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed at the back of the first start winning port 17, and the second start winning port. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) is disposed in the back of the mouth 18 as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball. Each start winning port 17, 18 detects the entered game ball with each start port switch SW 1, SW 2, thereby paying out a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls. Conditions can be granted. In the present embodiment, the first start winning port 17 and the second start winning port 18 constitute a ball entrance and a specific ball entrance (start port).

  Also, below the effect display device 11, a special prize opening (special electric accessory) 21 having a special prize opening door 20 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. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 21. The special winning opening 21 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 21 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 20 during the big winning game as the winning game, and the game ball is allowed to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. Details of the big hit game will be described later.

  Also, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 22 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 22, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 22 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game (lottery opportunity for lottery per ordinary figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can be given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that does not give a probability variation state (gives a non-probability changed state) after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability variable big hit.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to give a variable time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “shortening”) state after the big hit game. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery based on the passage through the gate 22 is higher than the normal state (low probability, for example, 13/251). It is improved (varied) to a probability (for example, 250/251). Further, in the variable state, the open / close blade 19 of the second start winning opening 18 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from the non-variable state in which the variable state is not given, when winning by lottery per ordinary drawing.

  Specifically, in the non-variable short state, when the open / close blade 19 is won by a lottery per ordinary symbol (when the symbol of a usual symbol is derived in a normal symbol variation game), a first predetermined number of times ( (For example, once), and the open state is maintained until a first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the variable state, the open / close blade 19 is opened by a second number (for example, three times) larger than the first number when the lottery is won by a lottery per ordinary figure, and is opened after the first opening. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.58 seconds) longer than the one opening time elapses. In this way, the variable state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close blade 19 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 18 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 19 and is a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time. 2 It is also easy to enter the ball as compared to the non-changing state where entering the start winning opening 18 becomes a non-entering easy state.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds (15 in this embodiment). One round game is until the grand prize opening 21 is opened and closed once, and during one round game, the big prize opening 21 is opened until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied. Is done. This round end condition is the first condition for a specified number of game balls to win (the maximum number of winnings, 9 in this embodiment), or the first time that a specified round time (round gaming time, 25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Two conditions are supposed to be satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the prescribed number of round games are completed, 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 is determined from two types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Yes. Which of the two types of jackpot is awarded depends on the type of jackpot symbol that is internally determined as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 when the jackpot lottery is won. Will be decided accordingly. In the present embodiment, among all 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 50 types are classified as special symbols ZA and 50 types are classified as special symbols ZB.

  After the big hit game given when the special symbol ZA is determined, the probable change state and the short change state are given until the next big hit is generated. In addition, after the jackpot game given when the special symbol ZB is determined, the probability variation state is not imparted (the non-probability variation state is imparted), and a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). A variable state is given until the symbol variation game is played, or until the big hit is generated before the number of symbol variation games is completed. In the present embodiment, the first privilege advantageous to the player is configured by the non-probable change state and the variable state, and the second privilege more advantageous than the first privilege is configured by the probability change state and the variable state.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment changes the display mode of the reserved image G displayed in the hold display areas R1 to R4 in a plurality of stages, and the greater the display mode of the reserved image G is near the final stage, the higher the big hit expectation The hold change effect is configured to be executable. Here, the big hit expectation degree (hit hit reliability) indicates the possibility that the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol change game, that is, the possibility that the symbol change game will be a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, a normal hold image G1 is prepared as the hold image G displayed during the non-execution of the hold change effect. Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown to FIG.3 (b)-(d), as the holding | maintenance image G displayed during execution of a holding | maintenance change production, it becomes the 1st stage (initial stage) display mode which becomes a display mode of the 1st stage. A special reserved image G2, a second special reserved image G3 serving as a second stage display mode, and a third special reserved image G4 serving as a third stage (final stage) display mode are prepared. In the present embodiment, the normally reserved image G1 is an image simulating a chicken egg, and the first special reserved image G2 is an image simulating a cracked egg. The second special reserved image G3 is composed of an image imitating a chick that has been sprinkled from an egg, and the third special reserved image G4 is composed of an image imitating a chicken (adult).

  The hold change effect is started by displaying the first special hold image G2 in the hold display areas R1 to R4, and the first special hold image G2 → the second special hold image G3 → the third special hold image G4. By sequentially switching and displaying the hold image G, the display mode of the hold image G is changed stepwise. Specific control contents for executing the hold change effect will be described later in detail.

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 pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. 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 operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by 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 has 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 a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a uses a special symbol distribution random number (hereinafter referred to as a "special pattern distribution random number" as a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, a privilege random number value, and a hit type determination random number value as a winning random number value. And a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as random numbers for distribution pattern distribution at predetermined intervals. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). 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 a big hit lottery in which the big win is not won, that is, in the case of a loss. The random number for special figure distribution is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the big hit lottery, and is set to 100 different integer values from 0 to 99. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, 100 types of special figure distribution random numbers are associated with each of the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols. The random number for distribution pattern distribution is a random number used when determining a variation pattern to be described later, and is set to 200 kinds of integer values from 0 to 199. 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 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 the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 600 integers from 0 to 599). And the big hit judgment value is the judgment value for non-probability change used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state (low probability big hit judgment value) and the judgment value for probability change used in the big hit lottery in the probability change state (high probability big hit judgment value) There is. The set number of determination values for probability variation (20 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of determination values for non-probability variation (two in this embodiment). According to such setting, the probability of winning in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 2/600, while the probability of winning in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 20/600.

  The non-probability change determination values of the present embodiment are set to two values “17, 125”. On the other hand, the determination value for probability variation of the present embodiment is a total of 20 values obtained by adding 18 values such as “37, 83, 185... (Hereinafter omitted)” to the above two values “17, 125”. Is set. The non-probability variation determination value and the probability variation determination value have different total numbers, but some of the setting values (“17, 125” in the present embodiment) are common values. On the other hand, in the determination values for probability variation, the other values (18) excluding the common values (“17, 125”) are non-common values different from the non-probability variation determination values (common values). Therefore, the value of the random number for jackpot determination that matches the common value matches the jackpot determination value in either the probability change state or the non-probability change state, but does not match the common value and matches the non-common value. The value of the jackpot determination random number to be matched matches the jackpot determination value only in the probability variation state, and does not match the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to 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 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street). In the present embodiment, two values are set as reach determination values, and according to such settings, the probability of affirmative determination in reach determination is 2/241.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a variation pattern for a jackpot effect, a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect, and a variation pattern for an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect developed through a reach effect so that the symbol variation game finally causes the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier reach effect is an effect developed through the reach effect so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier effect is an effect that is unfolded so that the symbol variation game will finally display the symbol to be confirmed and stopped without going through the reach effect. In the special figure display device 12, when the special figure fluctuation game is started, the special symbol fluctuation (fluctuation display) is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern P1 is a variation pattern for a loss effect, the variation patterns P2a and P3a are variation patterns for a loss reach effect, and the variation pattern P2b is a variation pattern for a big hit effect. P3b is prepared.

  Further, the variation patterns P2a and P2b (hereinafter may be collectively referred to as “variation pattern P2”) specify the content of the effect including the NR reach effect as the effect content of the symbol variable game. In addition, the variation patterns P3a and P3b (hereinafter may be collectively referred to as “variation pattern P3”) specify the production contents including the SP reach production as the production contents of the symbol variation game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is increased in the order of NR reach production <SP reach production. In addition, in order to increase the big hit expectation degree of a specific reach production, the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern including a specific reach production in the case of a big win and the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern including a specific reach production in the case of a loss What is necessary is just to make it the ratio which selects the fluctuation pattern containing a specific reach production increase in the case of the big hit which occupies for the total ratio. For this reason, the player is playing a game with an expectation to develop from the NR reach production to the SP reach production.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, on the effect control board 31, 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 writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) in which various random number values such as the value of effect distribution random numbers are updated at predetermined intervals. The effect distribution random number is a random number used when determining various effects. Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition to the control program, the effect control ROM 31b stores various tables to be referred to when determining various effects.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol input process (hereinafter referred to as “special figure input process”) or the special symbol start process (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 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 figure input process and a special figure start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special figure start process is executed after the special figure input process is completed.

First, the special figure input process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main control CPU 30a sets the first start winning port 17 or the second start winning port 18 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (step SA1). When the determination result of step SA1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step SA1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step SA2).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step SA2 is affirmative (the number of reserved memories is less than 4), the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by 1 (1) (step SA3). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game balls detected by the start winning ports 17 and 18 as start hold balls. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special figure hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command capable of specifying the number of hold memories after update (after addition) in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, five types of hold designation commands, 0th to 4th hold designation commands, each capable of specifying the number of hold memories “0” to “4” are prepared.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a performs main control on various random number values (random numbers for jackpot determination, reach determination random numbers, special figure distribution random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers in this embodiment). The value is read out from the RAM 30c and obtained, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number (step SA4). Specifically, in the main control RAM 30c, four storage areas respectively associated with the reserved storage numbers “1” to “4” are set, and the main control CPU 30a is updated after adding 1 in step SA3. The value of each read random number is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of stored storages. For example, when the reserved storage number is “4”, the main control CPU 30a stores each random number value in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4”.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the reserved storage number is a random value stored in the main control RAM 30c (a value of a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a variation pattern). It can also be said that it indicates the number of distribution random number values). That is, in the present embodiment, each random number value (a set of random values) is stored in the main control RAM 30c up to an upper limit number (in this embodiment, “4”) equal to the upper limit number of the reserved storage numbers. ing. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a random number acquisition unit, and the main control RAM 30c functions as a storage unit.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step SA4 with the common value among the above-described jackpot determination values, and determines in advance whether or not the two values match (step). SA5). That is, in step SA5, the main control CPU 30a determines that the symbol variation game based on the value of the big hit determination random number (starting holding ball) stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special figure input processing in the current control cycle is the big hit determination. Whether or not the game state at the time is a jackpot effect (whether or not it is a big hit start holding ball) is determined in advance. In the present embodiment, the process of step SA5 is the first preliminary determination.

  If the determination result in step SA5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained in step SA4 (step SA6). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern distribution table TA shown in FIG. 5 based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number acquired in step SA4. The variation pattern distribution table TA is stored in the main control ROM 30b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the variation pattern distribution table TA, the variation pattern distribution random number for each variation pattern is classified into “out of”, “out of reach”, and “big hit”. A predetermined number of values are distributed among the values that the random number can take (all 100 integer values from 0 to 99). According to the variation pattern distribution table TA, when it is determined in advance as “big hit”, it is determined as the variation pattern P2b including the NR reach effect when the random number for variation pattern distribution is 0 to 19, and 20 It is determined that the variation pattern P3b includes the SP reach effect at the time of ~ 99.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern distribution table TA is a table that is also referred to when a fluctuation pattern is determined in the special figure start process, as will be described later. For this reason, the variation pattern determined with reference to the variation pattern distribution table TA in step SA6 is the variation pattern based on the same variation pattern distribution random number value in the special diagram start process immediately before the start of the symbol variation game. This matches the variation pattern determined with reference to the distribution table TA. That is, in step SA6, the main control CPU 30a determines which variation of the symbol variation game based on the value of the big hit determination random number (starting holding ball) stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special diagram input processing in the current control cycle. It is determined in advance whether the process is executed according to the pattern (production content).

  Then, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, generates a prefetch command corresponding to the determination result of steps SA5 and SA6, and sets it in the output buffer (step SA7). . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the variation pattern P2b (NR reach production) is determined in step SA6, it sets [E1H] as the upper byte of the prefetch command. Then, a value indicating the confirmed pending storage number is set in the lower byte. In the low-order byte of the prefetch command, [01H] is set when the reserved storage number is “1”, [02H] when the reserved memory number is “2”, and [03H] when the reserved memory number is “3”. ] Is set to [04H] when the number of reserved storage is “4”. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the variation pattern P3b (SP reach effect) is determined in step SA6, the main control CPU 30a sets [E2H] as the high-order byte of the prefetch command and sets the value indicating the confirmed number of pending storages to the low-order. Set to bytes. The number of reserved storages that the main control CPU 30a confirms in the process of step SA7 is the updated number of reserved memories added by 1 in step SA3 of the special figure input process in the current control cycle.

  Accordingly, the look-ahead commands [E1xxH] and [E2xxH] indicate whether or not the symbol variation game based on the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step SA4 in the current control cycle indicates whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination is a probabilistic change state. It becomes a control command that can specify the number of reserved memories at the time of determining whether or not it is a big hit effect regardless of whether or not it is a big hit. Further, the prefetch command [E1xxH] is a control that can specify that the symbol variation game based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination acquired in step SA4 in the current control cycle is performed based on the variation pattern P2b (NR reach effect). Command. Similarly, the prefetch command [E2xxH] can specify that the symbol variation game based on the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step SA4 in the current control cycle is performed based on the variation pattern P3b (SP reach effect). It becomes a control command. After that, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SA5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the reach determination value with the reach determination random number value obtained together with the jackpot determination random number value in step SA4, and the two values match. (Step SA8). That is, in step SA8, the main control CPU 30a determines that the symbol variation game based on the big hit determination random number value (starting holding ball) stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special figure input processing in the current control cycle is the big hit determination. When the game state at the time is an uncertain change state, it is determined whether or not the reach reach effect is made (whether or not the start hold ball of the miss reach).

  If the determination result of step SA8 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained in step SA4 (step SA9). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern distribution table TA described above based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained in step SA4.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, generates a prefetch command according to the determination results of steps SA8 and SA9, and sets it in the output buffer (step SA10). . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the variation pattern P2a (NR reach production) is determined in step SA9, it sets [E3H] as the upper byte of the prefetch command. Then, a value indicating the confirmed pending storage number is set in the lower byte. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the variation pattern P3a (SP reach effect) is determined in step SA9, the main control CPU 30a sets [E4H] as the upper byte of the prefetch command and sets the value indicating the confirmed number of pending storages to the lower level. Set to bytes.

  Therefore, in principle, the prefetch commands [E3xxH] and [E4xxH] are out of play when the symbol variation game based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination acquired in step SA4 is in an uncertain change state at the time of the jackpot determination. It becomes a control command that can specify the number of reserved memories at the time of the determination of whether or not it is a reach effect and whether or not it is a big hit. The prefetch command [E3xxH] is a control that can specify that the symbol variation game based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination acquired in step SA4 in the current control cycle is performed based on the variation pattern P2a (NR reach effect). Command. Similarly, the prefetch command [E4xxH] can specify that the symbol variation game based on the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step SA4 in the current control cycle is performed based on the variation pattern P3a (SP reach effect). It becomes a control command. After that, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process.

  If the determination result in step SA8 is negative, the main control CPU 30a checks the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c, generates a prefetch command, and sets it in the output buffer (step SA11). . More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a sets “E5H” as the upper byte of the prefetch command and a value (01H to 04H) indicating the number of reserved storages confirmed as the lower byte. Therefore, the look-ahead command [E5xxH] is a shift effect in principle when the symbol variation game based on the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step SA4 is a non-probability variation state when the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination is an And a control command that can specify the number of reserved memories at the time of prior determination of whether or not a big hit (loss of reach). After that, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SA2 is negative (the number of held memories is not less than “4”), the main control CPU 30a generates and outputs a fifth hold designation command different from the zeroth to fourth hold designation commands. The buffer is set (step SA12). That is, the fifth hold designation command is a control command that indicates that the upper limit number “4” that can store the start hold ball is exceeded and the game ball has entered the start winning opening 17 or 18. In step SA12, the main control CPU 30a does not add 1 to the reserved memory number because the reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number “4”, and obtains various random numbers to obtain the main control RAM 30c. Is not to be remembered. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  As described above, in the special figure input process, in principle, a pair of pre-read commands and a hold designation command are set in the output buffer in response to one entry detection to the start winning ports 17 and 18. Become. Note that the prefetch command and the hold designation command set in the output buffer are the effect control board 31 (the production control CPU 31a) in the order of the prefetch command → the hold designation command in the command output process executed in the subsequent control cycle. Is output. The fifth hold designation command is not paired with the prefetch command and is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as a single control command. In addition, the above-described prefetch commands [E3xxH] to [E5xxH] are control commands indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is a probable change state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game is a big hit based on the random numbers for the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number. It functions as a pre-determining unit that pre-determines the variation contents of the symbol variation game, such as whether or not to form the variation pattern. In this embodiment, the big hit determination value (common value), the reach determination value, and the variation pattern distribution random number distributed to the variation pattern distribution table TA are the effect determination values.

Next, the special figure start process will be described.
In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 30a first executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not an execution condition for the symbol variation game is established. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination in the execution condition determination when the symbol variation game is being executed or when the big hit game is being played. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the number of stored storages stored in the main control RAM 30c being 0 (zero) ) Is executed to determine whether the number is greater than. If the determination result of the memory number determination is negative (the number of reserved memories is “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the memory number determination is affirmative (the stored memory number is “1” or more), the main control CPU 30a decrements the reserved memory number by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game being held. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special figure hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction). Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a hold designation command that can specify the number of hold memories after update (after subtraction), and sets it in the output buffer.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a stores various random numbers (big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, special figure distribution random number) stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Read the value of. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads a random number stored in a storage area associated with the stored storage number “1” that is stored earliest. Then, the main control CPU 30a converts each random number value stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “n (n = 2 to 4)” to the reserved storage number “n−1 (1 to 1-3). Update storage processing (so-called shift processing) to be stored in the storage area associated with “)” is executed.

  That is, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. The main control CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. The main control CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3”.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and executes a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not both values match. At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the non-probability change determination value. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a probability change state, the main control CPU 30a Use the jackpot judgment. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a hit determination means.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot and executes a jackpot effect process for executing a symbol variation game serving as a jackpot effect. In the big hit effect process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value read together with the big hit determination random number value. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol (big hit symbol) to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop based on the read random number for special symbol distribution. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for the jackpot effect by referring to the variation pattern distribution table TA described above based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number read together with the value of the random number for determining the big hit. And decide.

  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 big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a compares the reach determination value with the value of the reach determination random number read together with the value of the big hit determination random number, and determines whether or not both values match. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach effect process for executing a symbol variation game that becomes a lost reach effect.

  In the reach effect processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for the deviation reach production by referring to the variation pattern distribution table TA described above based on the variation pattern distribution random number read together with the big hit determination random number. ,decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure 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 in the reach lottery, and therefore executes the offending effect process for executing the symbol variation game that becomes the outlier effect. In the offending effect process, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for the deviation effect by referring to the variation pattern distribution table TA described above based on the variation pattern distribution random number read together with the jackpot determination random number, decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the random numbers for the big hit determination, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the main control RAM 30c. In this case, it is determined whether or not a reach is formed and the variation contents of the symbol variation game such as a variation pattern. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a variation content determination unit.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern, in a process different from the special figure start process, generates a control command generated according to the determination items of the special figure start process on the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 at the start of the symbol variation game.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs the hold designation command next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command (hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol designating command”) for designating a special symbol, after outputting the hold designation command. The main control CPU 30a then outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (the symbol fixed stop display) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. The CPU 30a for main control causes the special symbol display device 12 to start the variation of the special symbol together with the output of the variation pattern designation command, and causes the special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed together with the output of the all symbol stop command.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol 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 special symbol big hit symbol (final stop symbol) To do.

Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a game state control process when the big hit game is terminated.
In the game state control process, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to a probability variation flag indicating that a probability variation state is to be given after the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZA is ended, while the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZB. After the end of, “0” is set to the probability variation flag. The probability variation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is given after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZA or the special symbol ZB. The operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the main control CPU 30a stores “100 times” as the number of operation times indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game based on the special symbol ZB, in a predetermined storage in the main control RAM 30c. Set to area. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, and sets the operation flag to “0” when the value becomes “0”.

  The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. Thereby, the gaming state during the big hit game is a non-probable variation state and a non-variable short state. As described above, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol and assigns the probability variation state and the variation state according to the determined special symbol functions as the privilege determination unit and the privilege provision unit.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes such as a command input process described below every predetermined control cycle.

First, command input processing will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch command is input from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a) (step SB1).

  If the determination result in step SB1 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the effect distribution random number value from the effect control RAM 31c and inputs the acquired effect distribution random number value and the current control cycle. Based on the value of the prefetch command being performed, the effect pattern is determined with reference to the effect distribution table TB shown in FIG. 9 (step SB2). The effect distribution table TB is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the effect distribution table TB, effect patterns YP0 to YP3 are associated with each prefetch command. The effect pattern YP0 specifies non-execution of the hold change effect (no hold change effect). When the effect pattern YP0 is determined, the non-execution of the hold change effect is determined. In the effect pattern YP1, execution of the hold change effect having the first stage (first special hold image G2) as the upper limit stage is specified. Similarly, in the production pattern YP2, the execution of the pending change production having the second stage (second special reserved image G3) as the upper limit stage is performed, and in the production pattern YP3, the third stage (third special suspension). The execution of the pending change effect with the image G4) as the upper limit is specified.

  Then, in the effect distribution table TB, for each effect pattern YP0 to YP3 divided for each pre-read command, the value of the effect distribution random number is a value that can be taken by this random number (a total of 251 adjustments from 0 to 250). A predetermined number is assigned from among (numerical values). According to the effect distribution table TB, for example, when the prefetch command [E4xxH] is specified, the effect pattern YP0 has a probability of 211/251 and the effect pattern YP1 has a probability of 20/251 and the effect pattern YP1 has a probability of 251 minutes. The production pattern YP2 can be determined with a probability of 20.

  According to the distribution mode of the value of the random number for effect distribution in the effect distribution table TB, the ratio determined when the big hit effect is specified by the prefetch command in the order of the effect pattern YP0 <YP1 <YP2 <YP3, The ratio determined when the jackpot effect that occupies the combined ratio of the ratios determined when the outlier effect or the outlier reach effect is specified becomes high. Therefore, in this embodiment, the hold change effect is executed, and the higher the expectation degree of the big hit is, the closer the hold image G is to the final stage of the first special hold image G2 <the second special hold image G3 <the third special hold image G4. Become.

  Further, according to the effect distribution table TB, the effect patterns YP2 and YP3 are more easily determined when the SP reach effect is specified by the prefetch command than when the NR reach effect is specified by the prefetch command. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the SP in the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image G is more when the reserved image G is the special reserved image G3 or G4 than when the reserved image G is the first special reserved image G2. Reach production is easily performed.

  Further, according to the effect distribution table TB, the effect pattern YP1 can be determined when any prefetch command is designated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, from the situation in which the reserved image G is changed to the first special reserved image G2, the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image G becomes any one of the off-line effect, the off-line reach effect, and the big hit effect. Can be recognized.

  Further, according to the effect distribution table TB, the effect pattern YP2 can be determined when the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E4xxH] are specified, while it is determined when the prefetch command [E5xxH] is specified. Can't be done. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be recognized from the situation where the reserved image G is changed to the second special reserved image G3, that the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image G is either a missed reach effect or a jackpot effect. .

  Further, according to the effect distribution table TB, the effect pattern YP3 can be determined when the prefetch commands [E1xxH] and [E2xxH] for specifying the big hit effect are designated, while the prefetch commands [E3xxH] to [E5xxH]. ] Cannot be determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be recognized that the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image G is a big hit effect from the situation where the reserved image G is changed to the third special reserved image G4. As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold change effect is executed so as not to exceed the upper limit stage corresponding to the variation content specified in the prefetch command.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the effect control CPU 31a determines any of the effect patterns, the effect flag F1 is stored as information indicating whether or not the hold change effect is being executed, and is stored in the hold memory. It is stored in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c corresponding to the number (step SB3).

  More specifically, in the effect control RAM 31c, four storage areas respectively associated with the number of reserved memories “1” to “4” are set, and the effect control CPU 31a is the lower byte of the prefetch command. The effect flag F1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the designated reserved storage number. For example, when the prefetch command [E103H] is input, the effect flag F1 is stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3”. The effect control CPU 31a sets “00H” when the effect pattern YP0 is determined, “01H” when the effect pattern YP1 is determined, and “02H” when the effect pattern YP2 is determined. When the production pattern YP3 is determined, “03H” is set in the production flag F1. Therefore, when the value of the effect flag F1 is “00H”, it indicates that the hold change effect is not being executed, and when it is “01H to 03H”, the hold change effect is being executed. It becomes the information which shows. Further, when the value of the production flag F1 is “01H”, the first stage (first special reserved image G2), and when the value is “02H”, the second stage (second special reserved image G3), In the case of “03H”, this is information indicating that the third stage (third special reserved image G4) is the upper limit stage for changing the display mode of the reserved image G.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a sets the status flag F2 as information indicating the stage of the display mode of the reserved image G to be displayed on the effect display device 11, that is, the type of the reserved image G, to the reserved memory number specified by the prefetch command. It is stored in the storage area of the corresponding effect control RAM 31c (step SB4). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets “00H” when the effect pattern YP0 is determined in step SB2, and sets “01H” when the effect patterns YP1 to YP3 are determined. The current flag F2 indicates the normal reserved image G1 when the value is “00H”, the first special reserved image G2 when the value is “01H”, and the second special reserved image when the value is “02H”. When the image G3 is “03H”, the information indicates that the third special reserved image G4 is displayed (displayed) as the reserved image G. In this manner, the effect control CPU 31a holds the hold image G indicating the symbol variation game corresponding to the input prefetch command (the value of the big hit determination random number) by the process of steps SB1 to SB4 of the command input process. It is determined whether or not to execute a change effect. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the command input process.

  When the determination result in step SB1 is negative (when a prefetch command is not input), the effect control CPU 31a performs the second to fifth suspensions triggered by winning in either of the start winning ports 17 and 18. It is determined whether any of the designated commands is input (step SB5). More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a makes a negative determination in step SB5 when the 0th and 1st hold designation commands are input. In step SB5, when the second and third hold designation commands are input, the presentation control CPU 31a determines that the hold storage number specified by the hold designation command is input by the previous control cycle. Affirmative determination is made when there is an increase from the number of pending storages specified in. In addition, when the fourth and fifth hold designation commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a makes a positive determination in step SB5. In this manner, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a game ball has entered one of the start winning ports 17 and 18 in step SB5.

  When the determination result of step SB5 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the command input process. If the determination result in step SB5 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a sets “01H” indicating the reserved storage number “1” in the determination flag F3 stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step SB6). This determination flag F3 is a control flag used for performing the processing of steps SB7 to SB9 described below for each start-pending ball (pending symbol variation game). Note that the determination flag F3 indicates that the reserved storage number is “2” when the value is “02H”, the reserved storage number “3” when the value is “03H”, and the determination flag F3 when the value is “04H”. The reserved storage number “4” is indicated.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value of the effect flag F1 stored in the storage area associated with the reserved memory number indicated by the value of the determination flag F3 in the effect control RAM 31c to the same reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the value of the current flag F2 stored in the associated storage area does not match (step SB7). That is, in step SB7, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the display mode of the hold image G displayed on the effect display device 11 in correspondence with the number of reserved memories indicated by the determination flag F3 has reached the upper limit stage. Judging.

  When the determination result of step SB7 is affirmative (when the display mode of the reserved image G has not reached the upper limit stage), the effect control CPU 31a changes the display mode of the reserved image G by lottery using a predetermined random number, for example. It is determined whether or not the display mode is changed (progressed) to the next stage (step SB8). If the determination result in step SB8 is affirmative (when the display mode of the hold image G is changed), the effect control CPU 31a stores the current state stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number indicated by the value of the determination flag F3. Update by adding “01H” to the value of the flag F2 (step SB9).

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the determination flag F3 matches the determination end value indicating the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number specified by the hold specifying command (step SB10). When the fifth hold designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs processing assuming that the hold storage number “5” is designated for the convenience of control. The effect control CPU 31a sets “01H” when the number of reserved memories designated by the hold designation command is “2”, “02H” when “3”, and “03H” when “4”. "Is set to" 5 "," 04H "is set as the determination end value.

  When the determination result of step SB10 is affirmative (when the determination end value has been reached), the effect control CPU 31a ends the command input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step SB10 is negative (when the determination end value is not reached), the effect control CPU 31a adds “01H” to the determination flag F3 (step SB11). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step SB7. Moreover, when the determination result of step SB7 is negative (when the display mode of the hold image G reaches the upper limit stage), or when the determination result of step SB8 is negative (when the display mode of the hold image G is not changed). The effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step SB10.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by the process of steps SB6 to SB11 of the command input process, the start holding ball corresponding to the reserved memory number less than the reserved memory number specified by the hold designation command (the pending symbol variation game) Only), whether or not to change the display mode of the hold image G is determined. Therefore, in the command input process of the present embodiment, when the hold change effect is started with the input of the prefetch command, the display mode of the hold image G is triggered with the input of the hold designation command paired with the prefetch command. It is designed not to change (progress).

  In the command input process according to the present embodiment, when the hold change effect is started in response to the input of the prefetch command (hold specifying command), a new hold specifying command is input, that is, the start winning openings 17 and 18 are newly input. The display mode of the on-hold image G can be changed in response to a successful entry. In particular, in the command input process of the present embodiment, even if the fifth hold designation command is input, that is, when a ball enters the start winning holes 17 and 18 exceeding the upper limit number (four in this embodiment), the hold image The display mode of G can be changed. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, even when the hold change effect is started, in order to change the display mode of the hold image G toward the third special hold image G4 which is the final stage, start It is necessary to enter the winning holes 17 and 18 further.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the hold image G based on the value of the current flag F2 set in the command input process. Details will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the hold display areas R1 to R4 are respectively associated with the hold storage number (random number value). That is, the hold display area R1 has a hold memory number “1”, the hold display area R2 has a hold memory number “2”, the hold display area R3 has a hold memory number “3”, and the hold display area R4 has a hold memory number “1”. 4 ”.

  When the current state flag F2 is set to “00H” in step SB4 of the command input process, the effect control CPU 31a normally holds the hold in the hold display area corresponding to the hold storage number designated by the hold designation command (prefetch command). The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the image G1 is newly displayed. In addition, when the current flag F2 is set to “01H” in step SB4 of the command input process, the effect control CPU 31a displays the hold display area corresponding to the hold storage number designated by the hold designation command (prefetch command). The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the first special reserved image G2 is newly displayed.

  In addition, when “01H” is added to the current state flag F2 in step SB9 of the command input process, the effect control CPU 31a causes the current state flag F2 to be displayed in the hold display area corresponding to the number of hold memories associated with the current state flag F2. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the display mode of the held image G is changed to the held image G corresponding to the value of the current flag F2. That is, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to change the display mode of the reserved image G toward the third special reserved image G4 in the final stage.

Next, the contents of control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command is input will be described.
When the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a newly associates the effect flag F1 and the current flag F2 in the effect control RAM 31c in association with the reserved memory number obtained by subtracting -1 (1 subtraction) from the current reserved memory number. Update storage processing to be stored is executed. More specifically, in the update storage process, the effect control CPU 31a displays the flags F1 and F2 stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “n (n = 2 to 4)” as the reserved storage number. It is stored in the storage area associated with “n−1 (1-3)”.

  According to such a configuration, the flags F1 and F2 corresponding to the random number value (starting holding ball) stored in the main control RAM 30c triggered by the detection of the entering at the start winning ports 17 and 18 are as follows. Until the symbol variation game based on the corresponding random number value (starting holding ball) is started, it is stored and held in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the hold image G corresponding to the current flag F2 is displayed in the hold display area corresponding to the updated hold memory number updated by the update storage process. Shift display processing is performed. That is, the effect control CPU 31a displays the hold image G displayed in the hold display area corresponding to the hold storage number “n (n = 2 to 4)” by the shift display process. 1 to 3) ”is displayed in the hold display area. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a provides an effect display device such that the hold image G is erased for the hold display area corresponding to the hold memory number that exceeds the hold memory number designated by the hold designation command input together with the variation pattern designation command. 11 is controlled.

  More specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control holds the hold image G displayed in the hold display area R4 in the hold display area R3 and holds the hold image G displayed in the hold display area R3 by the shift display process. The effect display device 11 is controlled to be displayed so as to move to the display region R2. Further, the effect control CPU 31a displays the hold image G displayed in the hold display area R2 by the shift display process so as to move to the hold display area R1, and further holds the hold image displayed in the hold display area R1. The effect display device 11 is controlled as if G is erased.

  In the shift display process, the effect control CPU 31a does not rewrite the value of the current state flag F2 stored in the effect control RAM 31c in association with the reserved storage number. That is, the effect control CPU 31a does not rewrite the current state flag F2 when the symbol variation game starts (input of the variation pattern designation command), and does not change the display mode of the held image G when the symbol variation game starts. It has become.

  In addition, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variation (variation display) of the decorative symbols in all the columns, and controls the effect display device 11 so that the decoration variation game is started. Further, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decoration variation game based on the selected image display data. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control measures the elapsed time from the start of the decoration variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 11 based on the measured time and display data for each predetermined control cycle (for example, Every 4 ms).

  In addition, when the special symbol instructed by the special symbol designation command is the special symbol ZA (probability variation jackpot), the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the probability variation jackpot as the symbol combination of the decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol instructed by the special symbol designation command is the special symbol ZB (non-probable variation big hit), the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the non-probable variation big hit as a symbol combination of the decorative symbols. In addition, when the special symbol instructed by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak including the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol). On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a disregard that does not include the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol).

  Then, when the all-design stop command is input during the decoration variation game, the production control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that the determined display on the effect display device 11 is confirmed and stopped, and ends the decoration variation game. Let

  Next, an example of the execution mode of the hold change effect realized in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 shows a situation where one symbol variation game is put on hold at the start of the symbol variation game GP1. In FIG. 10, the symbol variation game held at the start of the symbol variation game GP1 and the detection of entering the starting winning holes 17, 18 at time points t1, t5, and t6 are all preliminarily determined to be out of place and held. It is assumed that change execution non-execution is determined. In addition, since the detection of entering the starting winning holes 17 and 18 at the time t7 shown in FIG. 10 is an excess winning that exceeds the upper limit of the number of reserved storage, each random value is not acquired and is a big hit? Pre-determination is not made about the variation contents of the symbol variation game such as whether or not.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the effect display device 11, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 17, 18 during execution of the symbol variation game GP1 (time t0 to t3), the normal hold image G1 is displayed in the hold display area R2. Is newly displayed (time t1). Thereby, the player can recognize that the two symbol variation games are put on hold.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, when it is determined in advance that the game ball has entered the start winning ports 17 and 18 as a big hit and execution of the hold change effect by the effect pattern YP3 is determined, the hold display area R3 The first special hold image G2 is newly displayed to notify that the three symbol variation games are held (time t2). In addition, from the situation where the hold image G displayed in the hold display area R3 is the first special hold image G2, the player holds the change change effect for the third symbol change game among the held symbol change games. Can be recognized.

  Then, in the effect display device 11, when the symbol variation game GP2 is started after the symbol variation game GP1 is finished, a state in which the hold image G moves with the execution of the shift display process is displayed (time t4). That is, in the effect display device 11, the first special hold image G2 displayed in the hold display area R3 moves to the hold display area R2, and the normal hold image G1 displayed in the hold display area R2 is held in the hold display area R1. And the state where the normal hold image G1 displayed in the hold display area R1 is erased is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that one symbol variation game is digested (started) and two symbol variation games are suspended from the situation where the two reserved images G are displayed.

  In the effect display device 11, when the game ball enters the start winning ports 17 and 18 during the execution of the symbol variation game GP2 (time t4 to t8), the normal hold image G1 is newly displayed in the hold display area R3. (Time t5). Thereby, the player can recognize that the three symbol variation games are put on hold. At this time, in the effect display device 11, when it is determined not to change the display mode of the reserved image G corresponding to the reserved storage number “2” with the entry into the start winning holes 17 and 18, the hold display is performed. In the region R2, the first special reserved image G2 is continuously displayed.

  In the effect display device 11, when the game ball enters the start winning ports 17 and 18 during the execution of the symbol variation game GP2 (time t4 to t8), the normal hold image G1 is newly displayed in the hold display area R4. (Time t6). Thereby, the player can recognize from the situation where the four reserved images G are displayed that the upper limit number of four symbol variation games are held. At this time, in the effect display device 11, when it is determined that the display mode of the reserved image G corresponding to the reserved storage number “2” is to be changed with the entry into the start winning opening 17, 18, the display is held. A state in which the first special reserved image G2 displayed in the region R2 is changed to the second special reserved image G3 is displayed. Therefore, the player recognizes that the display mode of the hold image G has changed toward the final stage when the game ball has newly entered the start winning openings 17 and 18 after the start of the hold change effect. it can.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, when the game ball is further entered into the start winning opening 17, 18 at time t7, the reserved image has already reached the upper limit number “4”. Is not newly displayed. At this time, in the effect display device 11, when it is determined to change the display mode of the hold image G corresponding to the hold storage number “2” triggered by the ball entering the start winning ports 17 and 18 at time t7. A state is displayed in which the second special reserved image G3 displayed in the reserved display area R2 changes to the third special reserved image G4. Therefore, after the start of the on-hold change effect, the player has changed the display mode of the on-hold image G toward the final stage when the game balls exceeding the upper limit number have entered the start winning openings 17 and 18. Can be recognized.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When a hold change effect is started in response to an input of a pre-read command for specifying a determination result of a pre-determination, the game ball is output when a game ball is detected at the start winning ports 17 and 18. The display mode of the hold image G can be changed based on the hold designation command. That is, when the hold change effect is started, the game ball is inserted into the start winning openings 17 and 18 so that the display mode of the hold image G becomes a higher jackpot expectation level (third special hold). It can change towards image G4). For this reason, in order to allow the game ball to enter the start winning ports 17 and 18 even after the hold change effect is started, it is possible to have a willingness to continuously launch the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the hold change effect while suppressing the player from stopping the launch of the game ball.

  (2) Regardless of whether or not the number of stored start balls to be held (the number of symbol variation games on hold) has reached the upper limit, the game is held when a game ball is detected at the start winning holes 17 and 18 The control for changing the display mode of the image G is made possible. Therefore, even if the number of stored storage numbers, that is, the number of random number values reaches the upper limit number, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game ball.

  (3) The hold change effect is executed with the stage corresponding to the change content of the symbol change game specified by the prefetch command, that is, the change content of the symbol change game determined in advance, as the upper limit step, and the hold image G can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to associate the number of stages at which the reserved image G is changed with the variation content of the symbol variation game, and to further improve the interest in the pending change effect.

(4) The display mode of the reserved image G is not changed with the start of the symbol variation game. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a greater willingness to launch a game ball.
(5) When the hold change effect is executed, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold image G is triggered by the fact that the game ball is detected at the start winning ports 17 and 18, and this lottery The display mode of the reserved image G is changed on the condition that the winning is won. Therefore, it is possible to create a case where the display mode of the hold image G changes when the game ball enters the start winning opening 17, 18 and a case where it does not change. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the hold change effect while suppressing the player from stopping the launch of the game ball.

(6) Even if a game ball enters the start winning opening 17 or 18 exceeding the upper limit number “4” of the stored storage number, a fifth hold designation command is output to the effect control board 31, The display mode of the hold image G in the hold change effect can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably give the opportunity to change the display mode of the reserved image G to the effect control CPU 31a.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 6, FIG. 8, and FIG. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of step SA5 in the special figure input process shown in FIG. 6 is affirmative (when it is preliminarily determined as a big hit), the special symbol big hit symbol (based on the special symbol distribution random value) ( Is different from the first embodiment in that the type of jackpot) is preliminarily determined as the variation content of the symbol variation game, and the hold change effect is executed based on the result of the prior determination. Details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a, in step SA7 of the special figure input process, hits the special symbol specified by the special figure distribution random number obtained together with the value of the big hit determination random number in step SA4. A symbol is determined, and a special symbol prefetching command (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol prefetching command”) that can identify the jackpot symbol of the determined special symbol is set in the output buffer. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the special figure prefetch command [C101H] when the special symbol specified by the random number value for special figure distribution is the special symbol ZA (probability big hit), If the symbol is a special symbol ZB (non-probable big hit), the special symbol prefetch command [C201H] is set. In this manner, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance the type of privilege to be given to the player by determining in advance the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) of the special symbol. The special figure prefetch command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) following the prefetch command in the command output process executed in the next and subsequent control cycles.

  Therefore, the special figure prefetch command [C101H] specifies that the big hit symbol in the special figure variation game becomes the special symbol ZA, that is, the big hit of the kind to which the probability variation state and the variable state are given. On the other hand, the special figure prefetch command [C201H] is a control that specifies that the jackpot symbol in the special figure variation game becomes the special symbol ZB, that is, the jackpot of the kind to which the uncertain variation state and the shortage state are given. Command. In the present embodiment, the process of step SA5 is the first preliminary determination, the process of step SA7 is the second preliminary determination, and the main control CPU 30a functions as the preliminary determination unit.

Next, command input processing performed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, in step SB2 of the command input process, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the effect distribution random number value from the effect control RAM 31c, and the acquired effect distribution random number value, the prefetch command. Based on the value of the special drawing prefetch command, the effect pattern is determined with reference to the effect distribution table TC shown in FIG. The effect distribution table TC is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effect distribution table TC is associated with effect patterns YP4 and YP5 in addition to the effect patterns YP0 to YP3 in the first embodiment. In the effect pattern YP4, execution of the hold change effect having the fourth stage (fourth special hold image G5 (not shown) simulating “yakitori”) as the upper limit stage is specified. Similarly, in the effect pattern YP5, execution of the hold change effect having the upper stage as the fifth stage (fifth special hold image G6 (not shown) simulating "phoenix") is specified.

  The effect distribution table TC is divided into combinations of each prefetch command for identifying the jackpot effect and each special figure prefetch command, and for each of the effect patterns YP0 to YP5, random numbers for effect distribution are stored. A predetermined number of values are distributed among the values that can be taken by the random numbers (a total of 251 integer values from 0 to 250). Further, in the effect distribution table TC, the value of the random number for effect distribution is a value that can be taken by this random number for each of the effect patterns YP0 to YP5, divided for each prefetch command [E3xxH] to [E5xxH]. A predetermined number of items are distributed from among them. According to the effect distribution table TC, when the combination of the commands [E1xxH] and [C201H] is specified, the effect pattern YP0 has a probability of 181/251 and the effect pattern YP1 has a probability of 10/251. However, the production patterns YP2 to YP4 can be determined with a probability of 20/251.

  According to the distribution aspect of the random value for the effect distribution in the effect distribution table TC, the ratio determined when the big hit effect is specified by the look-ahead command in the order of the effect patterns YP0 <YP1 <YP2 <YP3 to YP5. And the ratio determined when the jackpot effect that occupies the combined ratio of the ratios determined when the outlier effect or the outlier reach effect is specified becomes high. Accordingly, the hold change effect is executed, and as the reserved image G changes in the order of the first special reserved image G2 <the second special reserved image G3 <the special reserved images G4 to G6, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher. That is, in the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of the degree of expectation of the big hit, the special reserved images G4 to G6 can be grasped as the final stage of the display mode of the reserved image G in the hold change effect.

  Further, according to the effect distribution table TC, the effect pattern YP1 can be determined when any prefetch command is designated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, from the situation in which the reserved image G is changed to the first special reserved image G2, the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image G becomes any one of the off-line effect, the off-line reach effect, and the big hit effect. Can be recognized.

  Further, according to the effect distribution table TC, the effect patterns YP3 to YP5 can be determined when the prefetch commands [E1xxH] and [E2xxH] for specifying the big hit effect are designated, while the prefetch commands [E3xxH] to If [E5xxH] is specified, it cannot be determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, from the situation where the reserved image G is changed to any of the special reserved images G4 to G6, it can be definitely recognized that the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image G becomes a big hit effect.

  In the effect distribution table TC, when the prefetch command specifying the big hit effect is input in the order of the effect patterns YP1 <YP2 <YP3 <YP4 <YP5, the ratio and command determined when the special figure prefetch command [C101H] is input. The ratio determined when the command [C101H] occupies the total ratio of the ratio determined when [C201H] is input becomes high. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the hold change effect is executed, and the first privilege (non-probability change state + change state) and the first change are shown as the hold image G changes in the order of the special hold image G2 <G3 <G4 <G5 <G6. Of the two benefits (probability change state + short-change state), the probability variation probability expectation degree as a privilege grant expectation degree indicating the level of possibility that the second privilege will be granted increases.

  In particular, the effect pattern YP5 can be determined only when the special figure prefetch command [C101H] for designating the special symbol ZA is designated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, from the situation where the reserved image G is changed to the fifth special reserved image G6, the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image G becomes a probable big hit effect with the special symbol ZA as a big hit symbol. Deterministic. In the present embodiment, the fifth special reserved image G6 can be grasped as the final stage of the display mode of the reserved image G in the reserved change effect from the viewpoint of the probability variation probability expectation (privilege expectation expectation) level.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the effect control CPU 31a determines any of the effect patterns, the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command for the effect flag F1 based on the determined effect pattern, as in the first embodiment. Is stored in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c (step SB3). In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a sets “04H” as the effect flag F1 when the effect pattern YP4 is determined, and “05H” when the effect pattern YP5 is determined. Therefore, when the value is “01H to 05H”, the effect flag F1 is information indicating that the hold change effect is being executed. The effect flag F1 is the fourth stage (fourth special reserved image G5) when the value is "04H", and the fifth stage (fifth special reserved image G6) when the value is "05H". Is also the information indicating that the upper limit stage for changing the display mode of the hold image G is set. As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold change effect is executed so as not to exceed the upper limit stage corresponding to the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) specified in the special figure prefetch command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a stores the current state flag F2 in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c corresponding to the reserved storage number specified by the prefetch command (step SB4). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets “01H” when the effect patterns YP1 to YP5 are determined in step SB2. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the command input process.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (6) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(7) When the hold change effect is started in response to the input of the pre-read command specifying the determination result of the pre-judgment, the game ball is output when the game ball is detected at the start winning ports 17 and 18. The display mode of the hold image G can be changed based on the hold designation command. That is, when the on-hold change effect is started, the game ball is inserted into the start winning openings 17 and 18 so that the display state of the on-hold image G becomes a higher privilege grant expectation level (fifth special). It can change towards the reserved image G6). For this reason, in order to allow the game ball to enter the start winning ports 17 and 18 even after the hold change effect is started, it is possible to have a willingness to continuously launch the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the hold change effect while suppressing the player from stopping the launch of the game ball.

  (8) The hold change effect is executed with the stage corresponding to the big win symbol of the special symbol specified by the special figure prefetch command, that is, the type of the hit, as the upper limit stage, and the hold image G can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to associate the number of stages where the reserved image G is changed with the type of jackpot given to the player, and to further enhance the interest in the hold change effect.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
The effect control CPU 31a may change the display mode of the hold image G based on different control commands. For example, each time the main control CPU 30a detects a game ball by using the switches SW1 to SW3 described above or a switch provided in a normal winning opening as a ball opening provided in the game board 10, the effect control is performed on a prize ball payout start command. Output to the substrate 31 (production control CPU 31a). The main control CPU 30a adds the number of prize balls every time a game ball is detected by these switches, while subtracting the number of prize balls every time a prize ball is paid out from a prize ball payout device (not shown). To manage the total number of unpaid prize balls. The main control CPU 30a then outputs a prize ball payout end command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) when the total number of prize balls reaches 0 (zero). Further, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the prize ball payout start command, and blinks the prize ball payout lamp (notification means) connected to the effect control CPU 31a to notify that the prize ball is being paid out. On the other hand, with the input of a prize ball payout end command, the prize ball payout lamp is turned off to notify that the prize ball is not being paid out. Then, the effect control CPU 31a may perform the process of steps SB6 to SB11 of the command input process in response to the input of the prize ball payout start command. If comprised in this way, the display mode of the hold | maintenance image G can be changed with the winning to the start winning ports 17, 18, the normal winning port, the big winning port, or the like. Therefore, it is possible to use both a command for controlling the winning ball payout lamp and a command for executing the hold change effect.

  -The effect control CPU 31a out of the game balls launched into the game area of the game board 10 as the entrance for discharging the game balls that have not entered any of the winning entrances to the outside. The process of steps SB6 to SB11 of the command input process may be performed in response to the game ball entering the mouth. Further, the effect control CPU 31a may perform the process of steps SB6 to SB11 of the command input process when the game ball that has passed through the gate 22 as the entrance is detected by the gate switch SW4. According to this, the display mode of the hold image G in the hold change effect can be changed when the game ball enters the out port or the gate 22.

  The effect control CPU 31a starts the hold change effect as the first special hold image G2 when the hold memory number (number of random values) specified by the prefetch command is the first number (for example, 4). In the case of the second number (for example, 2 or 3), the display mode (for example, the second special reserved image G3 or the like) close to the final stage may be configured to easily start the hold change effect. According to this, when the number of reserved memories is the second number, the pending change effect can be started from a stage closer to the final stage. Therefore, even if the number of stored storages is small, the player can feel that there is a high possibility that the display mode can be changed up to the final stage, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  In the special figure input process, it may be determined in advance whether or not a big hit will be made in the probability change state, and the hold change effect may be executed based on the result. In this case, when the determination result in step SA5 is negative in the special chart input process shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a compares the big hit determination random number value with the non-common value among the big hit determination values, Pre-determine whether the values match. In other words, the main control CPU 30a has a symbol variation game based on the value of the jackpot determination random number (the number of reserved storage) stored in the special chart input process in the current control cycle, and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination is a probabilistic state. It is determined in advance whether or not it will be a big hit on the condition. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the processing of step SA8, while if the determination result is affirmative, a value different from the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E5xxH] is set in the upper byte. A specific prefetch command is generated in the same manner as in steps SA6 and SA7, and set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process. Then, when these specific prefetch commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a may perform the command input process on the condition that the gaming state at that time is a probable change state and execute the hold change effect.

The process of step SB8 of the command input process may be omitted, and the display mode of the hold image G may be changed without fail when the determination result of step SB7 is affirmative.
The effect control CPU 31a may be able to determine that the number of steps of two or more steps is changed in step SB8 of the command input process. That is, the display mode of the reserved image G may be changed in a plurality of stages based on the entry of one game ball into the start winning ports 17 and 18.

  The effect control CPU 31a may be able to determine in step SB8 of the command input process that the display mode of the reserved image G is changed (so-called down) toward the first stage (initial stage). In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further determines in step SB8 whether the first stage or the final stage is changed and the number of stages to be changed. Then, when the effect control CPU 31a determines that the display mode is changed toward the first stage and the number of stages for changing the display mode, the stage determined in the process of step SB8 in the process of step SB9. The current flag F2 may be subtracted by “01H” or “00H” as a lower limit by a value corresponding to the number. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing the player from stopping the launch of the game ball, it is preferable to configure as in the above embodiment.

  The hold image G (hold images G1 to G6) may be changed in its display mode, such as a hold image simulating a tricycle → bicycle → bike → passenger car → truck ... or bud → flower → fruit ... The number of stages may be changed. Further, the hold image G may be displayed on a display device provided separately from the effect display device 11. Further, the hold change effect may be executed by changing the display mode of the special symbol hold light emitting unit in the special figure hold display device 13. In this case, it is good also as a structure which does not display the hold image G on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG.

  The display mode of the hold image G in the hold change effect may not be changed with the input of the fifth hold designation command as an opportunity. In this case, the configuration for outputting the fifth hold designation command may be omitted. Even with such a configuration, the display mode of the hold image G can be changed based on the second to fourth hold designation commands.

  In steps SA6 and SA9 of the special figure input process shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern may be determined in advance by referring to a table different from the fluctuation pattern distribution table TA referred to in the special figure start process. The main control CPU 30a extracts and sets the variation pattern distribution random number value and the random number value distributed to the variation pattern distribution table TA in steps SA6 and SA9 of the special figure input process. The variation pattern may be determined in advance by comparing with the pattern determination value.

  The main control CPU 30a may determine the variation pattern using the primary distribution random number and the secondary distribution random number prepared as the variation pattern distribution random number in the special figure starting process. That is, using the primary distribution random number value, select either the NR reach effect group or the SP reach effect group, and determine the variation pattern using the secondary distribution random number from the selected group. It is good to do. In this case, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the variation pattern group as the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the value of the primary distribution random number in the special diagram input process, and a prefetch command indicating the result is the effect control board 31. Output to (production control CPU 31a). Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs command input processing based on the input prefetch command. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the hold change effect so as not to exceed the upper limit stage corresponding to the group of the fluctuation patterns by grouping the fluctuation patterns.

  In the on-hold change effect, as a bonus grant expectation that increases as the display mode of the on-hold image G approaches the final stage, the jackpot game + non-variable state is the first privilege, and the jackpot game + variable state is the second privilege The jackpot game + non-probability change state may be configured as a first privilege, and the jackpot game + probability change state may be configured as a second privilege. In addition, a special jackpot symbol that grants a jackpot game with a specified number of rounds of the jackpot game may be provided. In this case, a jackpot game with a specified number of rounds of 10 is designated as the first privilege given during the jackpot game, and a jackpot game with the prescribed number of rounds of 15 is given as a second privilege given during the jackpot game. It may be configured.

  -The process of steps SA8 to SA11 in the special figure input process may be omitted, and only a prior determination as to whether or not a big hit is made. Similarly, the process of step SA11 may be omitted, and it may be determined in advance only whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is reach in the case of a loss. Further, the processing of steps SA6 and SA9 may be omitted and the variation pattern may not be determined in advance. However, in order to accurately grasp the variation content of the symbol variation game, it is preferable to configure as in the above embodiment.

  -As in the second embodiment, in the case of informing the privilege grant expectation by the pending change effect, it is configured so that it can be executed only when a prefetch command for specifying the jackpot effect is input, and as a game effect for determining the jackpot It may be positioned.

  The display mode of the effect image displayed on the effect display device 11 is changed over a plurality of stages instead of or in addition to the pending change effect, and the closer to the final stage the display mode of the effect image is, the greater the degree of expectation for jackpots and the benefit grant expectation You may apply to the game machine which performs the image change effect which becomes high. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to have a willingness to continuously launch game balls. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the hold change effect while suppressing the player from stopping the launch of the game ball. In this example, the effect display device 11 serves as an effect execution means, and the effect control CPU 31a functions as a change effect control means.

The effect display device 11 may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or the like, or a display device that combines these.
A pachinko machine equipped with a sub-control board for controlling the sub-control board, and a sub-control board such as a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 and a sound control board for controlling the speaker, The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine including a single control board that integrally includes the functions of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31.

  The special symbol designating command for designating the special symbol may be a control command that can specify the type of the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. That is, the special figure designation command may be a control command that can specify the type of jackpot symbol (special type of jackpot) of the special symbol. Further, the variation pattern may be configured to be able to specify the determination result of the big hit determination (big hit lottery) and the type of special symbol (in the case of the big hit symbol, the type of big hit).

The first special figure variation game based on the detection of entering the ball into the first start winning opening 17 and the second special figure variation game based on the detection of entering the second start winning opening 18 may be performed separately. .
The special figure display device 12 may also be used as the effect display device 11 by causing the effect display device 11 to display special symbols. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omits the production | presentation display apparatus 11, and does not display the symbol change game by a decoration symbol.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(B) the hold display control means, wherein not such to change the display mode of the suspension information in response to the start of the symbol variation games.

(B) Whether or not the hold display control means changes the display mode of the hold information when the game ball is detected by the entrance detection means when the hold change effect is being executed. or by a lottery, that Ru changing the display mode of the suspension information on condition that won the lottery.

(C) The on-hold display control means is a case where the on-hold change effect is started, and the number of the winning random number value and the privilege random number value stored in the storage means at that time is the first number. , While the on hold change effect is started using the hold information as the first display mode, the second number in which the number of the winning random number value and the privilege random number value stored in the storage means is less than the first number when is configured easily to start the pending change effect in the second stage of the display form is close to the final stage than the hold information the first step.

  G ... reserved image (hold information, effect image), G1 ... normal hold image (hold information, effect image), G2 ... first special hold image (hold information, effect image), G3 ... second special hold image (hold information) , Effect image), G4 ... third special hold image (hold information, effect image), G5 ... fourth special hold image (hold information, effect image), G6 ... fifth special hold image (hold information, effect image), SA5: Step (first advance determination), SA7: Step (second advance determination), SW1: First start port switch (entrance detection means), SW2: Second start port switch (entrance detection means), P1, P2a, P2b, P3a, P3b ... variation pattern (variation content), 11 ... effect display device (game display means, hold information display means, effect execution means), 17 ... first start prize opening (ball entry, specific entry) Mouth), 18 ... 2nd start prize opening (enter Mouth, specific entrance), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (random number acquisition means, variation content determination means, prior determination means, hit determination means, privilege determination means, privilege grant means), 30c ... main Control RAM (storage means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (hold display control means, change effect control means).

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  A symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol based on the determination result of whether or not it is a hit is displayed on the game display means, and after the winning display result is derived in this symbol variation game, a winning game is given, The display mode of the hold information displayed corresponding to each of the pending symbol variation games is changed over a plurality of stages, and the closer the display mode of the hold information is to the final stage, the more during the winning game or after the end of the winning game A gaming machine that executes a hold change effect that increases the degree of expectation of a privilege that is likely to be given the second privilege of the first privilege that is advantageous to the player and the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege. In
  Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere that has entered the entrance,
  The entrance detection meansSpecific entry detection meansIs triggered by detecting a game ball that has entered a specific entrance among the entrances, and obtains a random number value and a privilege random number value, and sequentially obtains the acquired random number value and the privilege random number value to a predetermined value. Random number acquisition means to be stored in the storage means;
  A hit determination means for performing the hit determination based on a hit random number value stored in the storage means, when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied,
  Privilege determining means for determining the type of privilege to be given to the player based on the privilege random value;
  When the determination result of the hit determination unit is affirmative, a privilege granting unit that grants the privilege determined by the privilege determination unit;
  First pre-determination as to whether or not the acquired winning random number value is a value that is positively determined by the winning determining means when the random number acquiring unit acquires the winning random number value and the privilege random number value And a pre-determination unit that performs a second pre-determination that pre-determines the type of privilege determined by the privilege determination unit based on the bonus random number value acquired together with the per-random number value.
  The hold information display means is controlled to display the hold information in correspondence with the winning random number value and the privilege random number value stored in the storage means, and the determination of the first pre-determination and the second pre-determination A hold display control means for executing the hold change effect based on the result,
While the first privilege does not include a probability variation state in which the probability that the determination result of the hit determination is positive varies from a low probability to a high probability, the second privilege includes the probability variation state. And
The privilege random number value is a random number value for determining the hit type for determining the type of hit,
The privilege determining means is adapted to determine the type of the privilege by determining the type of the hit based on the random number for determining the hit type.
The pre-determination means determines in advance the type of hit determined by the privilege determination means based on the random number for determining the hit type, and performs the second pre-determination based on the hit type determined in advance. And
The hold information display mode includes a first stage, a second stage close to the final stage by being a stage after the first stage, and a third stage after the second stage. And a fourth stage that is a stage after the third stage, and the first stage and the second stage are either positive or negative in the determination result of the hit determination In the third stage, it is possible to recognize that the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative and any benefit is given, and the fourth stage is the determination of the hit determination. Recognizing that the result is affirmative and that the second privilege is granted;
  The hold display control means includes
Based on the determination results of the first pre-determination and the second pre-determination, the hold information isThe on-hold change effect is started as a display mode of either the first stage or the second stage,When the holding change effect is started, the entrance detection meansPredetermined entry detection meansByEntered a predetermined entrance of the entrancesWhile being configured to enable control to change the display mode of the hold information triggered by the detection of the game ball,
  In the case of starting the hold change effect, when the number of the stored random numbers and bonus random numbers stored in the storage unit at that time is the first number, the hold information isAboveWhile the on-hold change effect is started as the display mode of the first stage, the stored random number value and the privilege random number value stored in the storage means are a second number smaller than the first number, Hold informationAboveA gaming machine configured to easily start the on-hold change effect as a second-stage display mode. The random number acquisition means is configured to store the hit random number value and the privilege random number value in the storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number,
The hold display control means, regardless of whether the storage number of the per random value and the benefits random value stored in the storage means has reached the upper limit number, the game by the predetermined ball entrance detection means When it is configured to enable control to change the display mode of the hold information triggered by the detection of a sphere, and when the hold change effect is started with the display mode of the hold information as any stage The display mode of the hold information can be changed over until the number of stored random numbers and bonus random numbers stored in the storage means exceeds or exceeds the upper limit. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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