JP5819232B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that presents options corresponding to a plurality of effects to a player and executes the effects specified by the selected options.

  Conventionally, in order to improve the fun of a game in a symbol variation game, a selection effect is displayed in which an option corresponding to the development effect is displayed and any option is selected by a selection means (for example, a cursor). (For example, Patent Document 1). And in patent document 1, it develops into the reach production specified by the option selected by the selection means. According to such a selection production, it can give fun to guess and be made aware of how to develop in advance what the effect on the player, the what the effect is selected.

JP 2007-29759 A

  By the way, in Patent Document 1, the execution time of the selection effect is limited within a limited time during one symbol variation game. That is, after the reach symbol is derived, a plurality of options are displayed at the same time, and one of the options is selected. In such a production mode, there is a pleasure of which choices are selected, but since the choices that can be selected are displayed at the same time and only one of the choices is selected, the big hit of the selection production itself There was an unsatisfactory point in grasping the degree of expectation, and there was a need for further enhancement of the amusement interest for selection effects.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest in selection effects.

In order to solve the above problems, according to claim 1, the invention according to claim 2, and claim 3, effect control hand stage which performs control for displaying on the display unit game effects in FIG pattern variation game In the gaming machine in which a selection effect for selecting any one option from the options is presented to the player as the game effect and an option indicating the effect content of the symbol variation game is presented to the player. A presentation unit that presents the options in stages over the symbol variation game is provided, and the effect control unit has a common configuration in which the symbol variation game is executed with the contents of the effect indicated by the option selected in the selection effect. Have .

And, according to claim 1 invention, in addition to the configuration described above, further comprising a determining selection judgment means whether or not to determine the choices for deterministically selected in the previous SL selection effect, the selection determining means When the determination result is affirmative, after the presenting means presents more than a predetermined number of options in the selection effect, the effect control unit is in a state in which the options can be selected, while the selection When the determination result of the determination unit is negative, after the presentation unit presents a smaller number of options than the specified number, the effect control unit sets a state in which the option can not be selected. And

The invention described in claim 2, in addition to the structure described above, before Symbol presenting means, after the non-presentation state some or all of the options presented on the display means, after a predetermined number of predetermined symbols The gist is to re-present a non-presentation option in a variable game.

The invention according to claim 3, in addition to the configuration described above, in the prior Symbol display means, are determined in a plurality of display areas to present each choice in advance, the presentation order of the display areas to present each choice The display pattern storage means for storing a plurality of determined presentation patterns is further provided, and the display means displays each display area in a presentation order according to any one of the presentation patterns stored in the presentation pattern storage means. The big hit expectation degree which shows the level of the probability that the symbol change game will be a big hit is made different for each of the presentation patterns.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the selection effect.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. The schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect of production | presentation mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern distribution table. Explanatory drawing explaining the reach probability. The flowchart which shows the flow of a special symbol input process. Explanatory drawing explaining a prior determination command. The flowchart which shows the flow of a command setting process. 10 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining the transfer destination of the fluctuation pattern distribution table referred. The flowchart which shows the flow of a selection effect setting process. The timing chart which shows the area which can perform selection production. Explanatory drawing explaining a panel pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the panel pattern matched for every fluctuation | variation pattern. (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing explaining a presentation pattern. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the selection production in which selection of a panel is performed. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the selection production in which selection of a panel is not performed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in one type of pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. 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 (effect symbols, decorative symbols) for diversifying display effects. A special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. Further, in the following description, the special symbol variation game and the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram may be collectively referred to as “symbol variation game”.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped, the big hit symbol (a big hit display result) is confirmed on the effect display device 11 as well. Stopped display. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line.

  Further, on the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Also, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed below the special symbol hold display device 13 in the game board 10. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as a “general symbol game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol is performed. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) with a lens cover. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (a lottery per common symbol to be described later) indicating whether or not the bonus symbol lottery is performed separately from the big hit lottery. Also in this general game, the game start ball (general map start reservation ball) is stored when the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 disposed on the game board 10. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  A start winning opening 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed below the effect display device 11. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The start winning opening 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game balls can easily enter, while the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance and the game balls enter. It is in a closed state that is difficult to ball. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the start opening switch SW1.

  Below the start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game balls with the count switch SW2. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has passed is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW3. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easier for the game ball to enter the start winning opening 15, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the symbol variation game and the prize ball. be able to.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is equipped with a production operation button BT that can be operated by the player (shown in FIG. 4). The effect operation button BT is disposed at a position where the player can operate while playing the game, such as the upper surface or the front surface of the ball tray member for storing the game ball.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is generated. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is ended, a variation time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “shortening state”) advantageous to the player is given. In the variable state, when the variation time of the general game that derives the lottery result of the lottery per drawing is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”)) Also, in the variable state, the lottery probability of the lottery per regular map varies from low probability to high probability, and in the variable state, when the normal lottery is won, The opening and closing blades 16 can be opened and closed with a different number of movement patterns, and in the variable speed state, when a lottery per common figure is won, one lottery per common figure is won. The opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on is longer than that in the non-variable state, and during the variable state, the variation time of the symbol variation game is shortened compared to that in the non-variable state. There is (can be shortened), and in particular, the display result is displayed in a fixed stop state. There is a case in which the variation time of pattern change game is shortened.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is the period until the next jackpot is generated, until the predetermined variable upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, 10 times or 100 times) the symbol variation game ends. Or it is given until the big hit is generated before the upper limit of the number of times of change is reached. The variable speed state can be advantageous to the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry into the start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state where the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 16 and is also a state where the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

  Hereinafter, the type of jackpot defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, as the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, the non-probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “low accuracy + no change” and the probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “high accuracy + change”. None ”. Further, the non-probability change state and the change state are indicated as “low accuracy + change”, and the probability change state and the change state are indicated as “high accuracy + change”.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation 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 finished, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 18 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and during the single round game, the big prize opening 18 has an upper limit number of games to be entered. The ball is released until the ball enters or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the six types of big hits, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the six types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  Regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the big hits of the symbols A and B are given a promising change state and a variable state after the big hit game is over until the next big win lottery is won. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol A is indicated as “big hit A”, while the big hit of the symbol B may be indicated as “big hit B”.

  Regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, symbols C and D are given a positive change state after the big hit game is over until the next big hit lottery is won. On the other hand, the jackpots of symbols C and D are given a variable state under different conditions after the jackpot game ends, depending on the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery win. Specifically, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”, a change state with the change upper limit count of 10 is given. On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + variable” or “high probability + variable”, the variable state is given until the next big hit lottery is won. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol C is indicated as “big hit C”, while the big hit of the symbol D may be indicated as “big hit D”.

  Regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the symbol E big hit is given a certain change state after the big hit game is over until the next big hit lottery is won. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol E is given a variable state under different conditions after the jackpot game is finished, depending on the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery win. Specifically, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”, a change state with the change upper limit count of 10 is given. On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + variable” or “high probability + variable”, a variable state with a variable upper limit of 100 is given. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol E may be indicated as “big hit E”.

  Regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the big hit of the symbol F does not give a probability variation state (gives a non-probability variation state) after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the big hit of the symbol F is given a variable state under different conditions after the big hit game is finished, depending on the game state at the time of the big hit lottery. Specifically, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”, a change state with the change upper limit count of 10 is given. On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + variable” or “high probability + variable”, a variable state with a variable upper limit of 100 is given. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol F may be indicated as “big hit F”.

  And in this embodiment, the production | presentation mode of a transfer destination is matched previously for every kind of jackpot. The production mode indicates to the player that the probability that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high is high. Note that the “suggestion” in the present embodiment includes setting the same effect mode regardless of the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery. In the production mode set in the present embodiment, the game production performed during the production mode stays different for each production mode.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 can be configured excluding the ornament displayed in the symbol variation game by the ornament, and the background image displayed on the back of the ornament is set for each effect mode. Various effect modes are executed by the background image displayed on the effect display device 11, and the player can grasp the type of the effect mode currently staying from the type of the background image.

As an effect mode in the present embodiment, a normal mode M1, a first latent accuracy mode M2, a second latent accuracy mode M3, and a high probability determination mode M4 are set.
The normal mode M1 is an effect mode for staying when “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. The normal mode M1 is an effect mode having the lowest degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation expectation) that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is higher than other effect modes.

  The first latent accuracy mode M2 is a production mode for staying when “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, and the first number of times (in this embodiment, 10 times) as the upper limit number of stays. ) Is stipulated. The first latent mode M2 is an effect mode having a higher probability of expected change than the normal mode M1.

  The second latent probability mode M3 is an effect mode for staying when “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, and the upper limit number of stays is a second number greater than the first number. (100 times in this embodiment) is defined. The second latent mode M3 is an effect mode having a higher probability of expected change than the first latent mode M2.

The high-accuracy confirmation mode M4 is an effect mode in which the user stays when “high accuracy + variable” is present, and is an effect mode with a certainty-change expectation that has the highest degree of expected probability of change compared to other production modes.
Hereinafter, transition modes of the production modes associated with each type of jackpot will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that “A” to “F” in FIG. 3 correspond to the types of jackpots described above.

First, the transition mode of the effect mode when the big hit A is won will be described.
Regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery and the type of effect mode that has been set, after the big hit game is over, the process shifts to the high probability determination mode M4.

Next, a transition mode of the effect mode when the big hit B is won will be described.
When the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the normal mode M1 of “low probability + no change” or “high probability + no change”, after the big hit game is finished, the mode shifts to the first latent probability mode M2. Then, after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2, when the symbol variation game is executed 10 times, the transition to the high probability determination mode M4 is performed at the start of the eleventh symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the first latent probability mode M2 in which the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation” In the case of the second latent probability mode M3 of “Yes” or the high probability determination mode M4 of “High accuracy + variable”, the game shifts to the second latent probability mode M3 after the big hit game is finished. Then, after the transition to the second latent probability mode M3, when 100 symbol variation games are executed, the transition to the high certainty determination mode M4 is performed at the start of the 101th symbol variation game after the big hit game ends.

A transition mode of the production mode at the time of winning the big hit C will be described.
When the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the normal mode M1 of “low probability + no change” or “high probability + no change”, after the big hit game is finished, the mode shifts to the first latent probability mode M2. Then, after the transition to the first latent mode M2, when the symbol variation game is executed 10 times, the mode shifts to the normal mode M1 at the start of the eleventh symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the first latent probability mode M2 in which the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation” In the case of the second latent probability mode M3 of “Yes” or the high probability determination mode M4 of “High accuracy + variable”, the process shifts to the high probability determination mode M4 after the big hit game.

A transition mode of the production mode at the time of winning the big hit D will be described.
When the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the normal mode M1 of “low probability + no change” or “high probability + no change”, after the big hit game is finished, the mode shifts to the first latent probability mode M2. Then, after the transition to the first latent mode M2, when the symbol variation game is executed 10 times, the mode shifts to the normal mode M1 at the start of the eleventh symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the first latent probability mode M2 in which the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation” In the case of the second latent probability mode M3 of “Yes” or the high probability determination mode M4 of “High accuracy + variable”, the game shifts to the second latent probability mode M3 after the big hit game is finished. Then, after the transition to the second latent probability mode M3, when 100 symbol variation games are executed, the transition to the high certainty determination mode M4 is performed at the start of the 101th symbol variation game after the big hit game ends.

A transition mode of the production mode at the time of winning the big hit E, F will be described.
When the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the normal mode M1 of “low probability + no change” or “high probability + no change”, after the big hit game is finished, the mode shifts to the first latent probability mode M2. Then, after the transition to the first latent mode M2, when the symbol variation game is executed 10 times, the mode shifts to the normal mode M1 at the start of the eleventh symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, the first latent probability mode M2 in which the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation” In the case of the second latent probability mode M3 of “Yes” or the high probability determination mode M4 of “High accuracy + variable”, the game shifts to the second latent probability mode M3 after the big hit game is finished. After the transition to the second latency mode M3, when 100 symbol variation games are executed, the mode transitions to the normal mode M1 at the start of the 101st symbol variation game after the big hit game is over.

  By making such a transition mode of the effect mode, if one of the big hits B to F is won in the non-variable state, the game shifts to the first latent mode M2 and the same number (10 times) of the symbol variation game. Is executed. As a result, the player cannot grasp which jackpot is determined while staying in the first latent mode M2. Similarly, if one of the big hits B, D to F is won in the variable state, the game shifts to the second latent probability mode M3 and the symbol variation game is executed the same number of times (100 times). Thereby, the player cannot grasp which jackpot is determined while staying in the second latent mode M3.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a instructs the overall control CPU 31a to change the gaming state, and the overall control CPU 31a performs the transition control of the effect mode. However, the main control CPU 30a also selects the effect mode according to the game state when winning the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot determined by winning the jackpot lottery, and the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the jackpot game ends. It is possible to grasp.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. In addition, a sub general control board 31 and an effect display control board 32 are disposed on the back side of the machine. The sub integrated control board 31 controls the effect display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The effect display control board 32 displays display modes (designs, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31. Image).

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub-integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a random number value such as a big hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a common figure determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. The random number for variation pattern distribution is a random number used when selecting a variation pattern of the symbol variation game. 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 (a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. In this embodiment, 220 values are set as the jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 220/65536. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state is set to a total of 2200 values obtained by adding 1980 values to the 220 values, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 65536 minutes. 2200.

  The jackpot determination value for the non-probable change state and the jackpot determination value for the probability change state are different in total number, but some values (220 values) of the set values are common values. That is, the 220 values that are common values are values that coincide with the value of the random number for jackpot determination in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, other values (1980) excluding the common value are non-common values different from the jackpot determination value (common value) for the non-probability variation state. The 1980 values as non-common values may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not match the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common value coincides with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the 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, a reach determination value is determined for each production mode. As shown in FIG. 6, “0” to “0” as reach determination values at the time of “0” and “1” hold storage numbers for the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. Thirty values up to “29” are set, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 30/241. On the other hand, 15 values from “0” to “14” are set as reach determination values at the time of the stored storage number “2”, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 15/241. Also, three reach determination values from “0” to “2” are set as the reach determination value at the time of the stored storage number “3”, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 3/241. Note that the number of reserved memories in FIG. 6 is a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of reserved memories in a special symbol start process described later.

  As the reach determination value for the first latent accuracy mode M2 of “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, 24 reachable values from “0” to “23” are set regardless of the number of reserved memories. The value is set, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 24/241.

  As the reach determination value for the second latent accuracy mode M3 of “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, five reach numbers from “0” to “4” are set regardless of the number of reserved memories. The value is set, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 5/241.

  Note that the reach determination value for the high accuracy determination mode M4 of “high accuracy + variable” is not set. As a result, when the reach effect is executed during the high-accuracy confirmation mode M4, it is determined that a big hit will be made.

The determination value per base map is a determination value used in the lottery per base map, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that can be taken by a random number for determination per base map.
The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the change of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) until the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are confirmed and stopped. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. In addition, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the jackpot symbol is derived through the reach effect.

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery, and finally the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big winning lottery nor the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, a variation pattern distribution table in which selectable variation patterns are associated is set for each effect mode. In the variation pattern distribution table, the variation pattern distribution random numbers can be associated with each variation pattern so that any one variation pattern can be selected. This variation pattern distribution table is stored in the main control ROM 30b. In the following description, the variation pattern distribution table referred to when the normal mode M1 is set is referred to as “table T1” (FIG. 5A). When the first to ninth symbol variation games are executed in the first latent probability mode M2. While the referenced variation pattern distribution table is indicated as “table T2” (FIG. 5B), the variation pattern distribution table referred to when the 10th symbol variation game is executed in the first latent probability mode M2. This is shown as “table T3” (FIG. 5C), while the variation pattern distribution table referred to when the second latent mode M3 is set is shown as “table T4” (FIG. 5D), with high accuracy confirmation. The variation pattern distribution table referred to when the mode M4 is set is indicated as “table T5” (FIG. 5E).

First, a variation pattern that can be selected when the normal mode M1 is set will be described with reference to FIG.
Three types of variation patterns P1 to P3 are set as variation patterns for deviation variation. The variation pattern P1 specifies “normal variation” as the variation content, the variation pattern P2 identifies “short variation” as the variation content, and the variation pattern P3 identifies “super-short variation” as the variation content. In “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of symbols (decorative diagrams) in each symbol sequence is stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column). A symbol is derived. In the “shortening variation” and “super-shortening variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol is derived to each symbol sequence. In “Normal fluctuation” and “Reduced fluctuation”, the “Reduced fluctuation” has a shorter fluctuation time, and in “Reduced fluctuation” and “Super shortened fluctuation”, the “Ultra reduced fluctuation” However, the variation time is set short.

  Two types of variation patterns P4 and P5 are set as variation patterns for loss reach variation, while two types of variation patterns P6 and P7 are set as variation patterns for big hit variation. The variation patterns P4 and P6 define the same reach production content (reach R1), while the variation patterns P5 and P7 define the same reach production content (reach R2).

  In the table T1, when the big hit lottery and the reach lottery are not won, different variation patterns are selected according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game. More specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1”, the numerical values that the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution can take are associated with each other so that the variation patterns P1 and P2 can be selected. More numerical values are associated with the variation pattern P1 than with the pattern P2. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution are associated with each other so that the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 can be selected, and in particular, the fluctuation pattern P2 rather than the fluctuation pattern P1. Many numerical values are associated with. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated so that the variation patterns P1 to P3 can be selected, and in particular, the variation pattern P1 <the variation pattern P2 < Many numerical values are associated in the order of the variation pattern P3.

  Further, in the table T1, when the reach lottery is won, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated so that the variation patterns P4 and P5 can be selected, and in particular, the variation pattern P4 is more than the variation pattern P5. Many numerical values are associated with. More specifically, all 150 numerical values from “0” to “149” are associated with the variation pattern P4, and all 101 numerical values from “150” to “250” are associated with the variation pattern P5. It has been. On the other hand, in the table T1, when the big hit lottery is won, numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated so that the variation patterns P6 and P7 can be selected, and in particular, the variation pattern P7 than the variation pattern P6. Many numerical values are associated with. More specifically, all 120 numerical values from “0” to “119” are associated with the variation pattern P6, and all 131 numerical values from “120” to “250” are associated with the variation pattern P7. It has been. As a result, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher in the reach R2 than in the reach R1. The jackpot expectation degree indicates the ratio of the appearance rate when the jackpot is achieved to the total appearance rate when the appearance rates when the jackpot is different from the appearance rate when the jackpot is reached. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher as the ratio of the appearance rate when the big hit is larger than the overall appearance rate.

Next, a variation pattern that can be selected when the first to ninth symbol variation games in which the first latent probability mode M2 is set will be described with reference to FIG.
As variation patterns for deviation variation, variation patterns P1 to P3 are set. On the other hand, the variation pattern P8 for specifying the variation content of “failure” is set as the variation pattern for the loss reach variation, while the variation pattern for identifying the variation content of “success” is the variation pattern for the big hit variation. P9 is set. “Failure” and “success” refer to “failure” and “success” of an attack on an enemy character performed by a teammate character projecting a player in the symbol variation game performed in the first latent mode M2.

  Then, in the table T2, when the big hit lottery and the reach lottery are not won and the number of reserved memories at the start of the game is “0”, the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are selected so that only the variation pattern P1 can be selected. Corresponding numerical values. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the game is “1” or more, numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated so that the variation patterns P1 to P3 can be selected. Many numerical values are associated in the order of <variation pattern P2 <variation pattern P1.

  Further, in the table T2, the numerical values that the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution can take are selected so that only the variation pattern P8 can be selected when winning the reach lottery and only the variation pattern P9 can be selected when winning the big hit lottery. Each is associated.

Next, a variation pattern that can be selected when the tenth symbol variation game in which the first latent probability mode M2 is set is executed will be described with reference to FIG.
A variation pattern P10 that identifies the variation content of “defeat” is set as the variation pattern for the loss variation, while a variation pattern P11 that identifies the variation content of “Victory” is set as the variation pattern for the big hit variation. Yes. Note that, as shown in FIG. 5C, regardless of whether or not the reach lottery is won, the random value for distribution pattern distribution is selected so as to select the variation pattern P10 when the big hit lottery is not won. Are associated. “Defeat” and “Victory” refer to a battle result with an enemy character based on an ally character in the symbol variation game performed in the first latent mode M2.

  Then, in the table T3, when the big win lottery is not won, the fluctuation pattern change is made so that only the fluctuation pattern P10 can be selected regardless of whether or not the reach lottery is won or the number of reserved memories at the start of the game. Corresponding numerical values that the random numbers for distribution can take. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is won, numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated so that only the variation pattern P11 can be selected.

Next, variation patterns that can be selected when the second latent mode M3 is set will be described with reference to FIG.
As variation patterns for deviation variation, variation patterns P1 to P3 are set.

  Two types of variation patterns P12 and P13 are set as variation patterns for loss reach variation, while two types of variation patterns P14 and P15 are set as variation patterns for big hit variation. The variation patterns P12 and P14 define the same reach production content (reach R3), while the variation patterns P13 and P15 define the same reach production content (reach R4). In the reach R3, the character KA appears during the reach effect, while in the reach R4, the content of the character KB appearing during the reach effect is defined.

  Then, in the table T4, when the big hit lottery and the reach lottery are not won and the number of reserved memories at the start of the game is “0”, the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are selected so that only the variation pattern P1 can be selected. Corresponding numerical values. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories at the start of the game is “1” or more, numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated so that the variation patterns P1 to P3 can be selected, and in particular, the variation pattern P1. Many numerical values are associated in the order of <variation pattern P2 <variation pattern P3.

  Further, in the table T4, when the reach lottery is won, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated with each other so that the variation patterns P12 and P13 can be selected, and in particular, the variation pattern P12 is more than the variation pattern P13. Many numerical values are associated with. More specifically, all 136 values from “0” to “135” are associated with the variation pattern P12, and all 115 values from “136” to “250” are associated with the variation pattern P13. It has been. On the other hand, in the table T4, when the big hit lottery is won, numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated so that the variation patterns P14 and P15 can be selected, and in particular, the variation pattern P15 than the variation pattern P14. Many numerical values are associated with. More specifically, all 100 values from “0” to “99” are associated with the variation pattern P14, and all 151 values from “100” to “250” are associated with the variation pattern P15. It has been. As a result, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher in the reach R4 than in the reach R3.

Next, variation patterns that can be selected when the high-accuracy determination mode M4 is set will be described with reference to FIG.
A variation pattern P1 is set as a variation pattern for deviation variation. On the other hand, a variation pattern P16 for specifying “reach R5” is set as the variation pattern for the big hit variation. As described above, when the high-accuracy determination mode M4 is set, the reach determination value is not set (FIG. 6), so that the change pattern distribution is selected so that the change pattern for the change in the reach reach can be selected. The number that can be taken by the random number for use is not associated.

  In the table T5, when the big hit lottery is not won, the numerical values that the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution can take are associated with each other so that only the variation pattern P1 can be selected regardless of the number of reserved memories at the start of the game. ing. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is won, numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are associated so that only the variation pattern P16 can be selected. Thereby, when the reach effect is performed in the high-accuracy confirmation mode M4, it is a big hit.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the variation pattern distribution table which differs for every production mode is set, the system of the symbol variation game performed for every production mode differs. Moreover, although a common variation pattern is set in a plurality of presentation modes (for example, variation patterns P1 to P3), the selection probabilities of these variation patterns are different for each presentation mode. The execution probability of the symbol variation game based on it also differs for each effect mode.

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 has a control CPU 31a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a control ROM 31b for storing a control program for the control CPU 31a, and control for writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The overall control CPU 31a is connected to a production operation button BT, and receives an operation signal that is output every time the production operation button BT is operated (pressed). An effect display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

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

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 (step S1). In step S1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. In the present embodiment, the start port switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the start winning port 15 functions as a start unit. If the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S2). If this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S3. The main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process when the determination result in step S1 or step S2 is negative.

  The main control CPU 30a that has shifted to step S3 increments the number of reserved memories by 1 (adds 1). In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c serves as a storage device for storing a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 15 as a start reservation ball. Further, the main control CPU 30a that increments the number of reserved memories by 1 in step S3 changes the display content (lighting mode) of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to indicate the number of reserved memories after the addition. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the hold designation command in the transmission buffer so as to output a hold designation command for instructing the number of reserved memories after addition to the overall control CPU 31a. The hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines various random number values (in this embodiment, a jackpot determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, a special figure distribution random number value, and a variation pattern distribution random number value). ) Is read out from the main control 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 S4). In the present embodiment, in the process of step S4, the main control CPU 30a that acquires the value of the jackpot determination random number functions as a random number acquisition unit.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes the command setting process in step S5, and then ends the special symbol input process. The command setting process predetermines the jackpot determination random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern distribution random number acquired when detected at the start winning opening 15 in the special symbol input process, and results of the prior determination Is a process for determining and outputting a pre-determination command for instructing.

Hereinafter, the prior determination command will be described with reference to FIG.
The pre-determination command of the present embodiment refers to the lottery probability state at the time of pre-determination execution, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended (the contents of the jackpot, outreach reach, out of reach, and reach effect), and the ball entered This is a command for instructing the number of starting and holding balls of the game ball. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, 40 types of prior determination commands indicated by prior determination commands Y1 to Y40 are set. In addition, the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is a symbol variation game based on a start-holding ball that is a target of prior determination. Hereinafter, the prior determination command associated with the starting hold ball that is the target of prior determination is referred to as a target command.

The command setting process will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the effect mode at the time of executing the command setting process is the second latent accuracy mode M3 (step S10). Whether or not the second latent mode M3 is set can be determined under the following circumstances. That is, the game state at the time of winning the most recent big hit is “low probability + variation” or “high probability + variation”, and the most recent big hit is one of the big hits B, D, E, F In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the second latent mode M3 is set until the first to 100th symbol variation game is executed after the big hit game ends. In this way, the main control CPU 30a determines the currently set effect from the type of the most recent jackpot, the gaming state at the time of the most recent jackpot winning, the current gaming state, and the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the jackpot game ends. The type of mode can be grasped.

  If the determination result of step S10 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process. That is, when an effect mode other than the second latent mode M3 is set, the main control CPU 30a does not generate a prior determination command. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S10 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories based on the game ball that has detected the entry in the current control cycle (step S11). Next, the main control CPU 30a confirms whether or not the value “1” indicating that the probability variation state is imparted is set in the probability variation flag for managing the probability variation state provision mode. It is determined whether or not a certain change state is given (step S12).

  If the determination result in step S12 is affirmative, the probability variation state is given. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads out the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved memories that have detected the entry in the current control cycle. After that, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, and performs a prior jackpot determination (preliminary success / failure determination) to determine whether or not both values match. (Step S13). In the pre-hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the big-hit determination random number acquired as the ball enters the start winning opening 15 is a value for winning the big-hit lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs preliminary jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value (non-common value) for the probability variation state. If the determination result in step S13 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a makes a big hit only when the start holding ball that is the target of the ball detection in step S1 in FIG. 7 has a high probability lottery probability. Recognize in advance.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value is “99” or less, that is, whether or not it is a value that identifies the variation pattern P14 (reach R3). (Step S14). If the determination result of step S14 is affirmative, a value that specifies the fluctuation pattern P14 has been acquired. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a becomes a big hit in the probability change state according to the number of reserved memories read in step S11, and among the prior determination commands Y1 to Y4 instructing that the reach effect of “Reach R3” is performed. Either one is set in the transmission buffer (step S15), and the command setting process is terminated. The prior determination command is output in the control period from the next period.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S14 is negative, a value for specifying the fluctuation pattern P15 is acquired. As a result, the main control CPU 30a becomes a big hit in the probability variation state according to the number of reserved memories read in step S11, and among the prior determination commands Y5 to Y8 instructing that the reach effect of “reach R4” is performed. Either one is set in the transmission buffer (step S16), and the command setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S13 is negative, the main control CPU 30a is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved memories that have detected the entry in the current control cycle. Read random numbers for reach determination. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a compares the read reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs a prior reach determination to determine whether the reach determination random number is equal to or less than the reach determination value “4”. (Step S17). In the advance reach determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the reach determination random number acquired as the ball enters the start winning opening 15 is a value for winning the reach lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the advance reach determination using the reach determination values for the second latent mode M3 (a total of 5 from “0” to “4”). As described above, the reach determination value for the second latent mode M3 is a constant value regardless of the number of reserved memories.

  If the determination result in step S17 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the start-reserved ball that is the target of the detected ball entry in step S1 in FIG. In the following description, the prior jackpot determination and the prior reach determination may be collectively referred to as “preliminary determination”.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the obtained variation pattern distribution random number is equal to or less than “135”, that is, whether or not the value specifies the variation pattern P12 (reach R3). (Step S18). If the determination result of step S18 is affirmative, a value for specifying the fluctuation pattern P12 has been acquired. As a result, the main control CPU 30a receives the pre-determining commands Y9 to Y12 instructing that the reach reach of “Reach R3” is performed and the reach effect of “Reach R3” is performed in the probability changing state according to the number of reserved memories read in Step S11. One of them is set in the transmission buffer (step S19), and the command setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S18 is negative, the value specifying the variation pattern P13 is acquired. As a result, the main control CPU 30a receives the pre-determining commands Y13 to Y16 for instructing that the reach effect of “Reach R4” is performed and the reach reach is performed in the probability changing state according to the number of reserved storage read in step S11. One of them is set in the transmission buffer (step S20), and the command setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S17 is negative, the main control CPU 30a is one of the prior determination commands Y17 to Y20 that instructs that there is a shift in the probability change state, depending on the number of reserved storage read in step S11. Is set in the transmission buffer (step S21), and the command setting process is terminated.

  Further, when the determination result of step S12 is negative, the probability variation state is not given. In this case, the main control CPU 30a reads the big hit determination random number in the process shown in step S22 of FIG. 10, compares the big hit determination random number with the big hit determination value for the non-probability change state, and both values are Prior jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not they match. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the prior jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value (common value) for the uncertain change state. If the determination result in step S22 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance that the start holding ball to be detected for entering in step S1 in FIG. 7 will be a big hit regardless of the lottery probability of the big win lottery. recognize.

  Next, as in step S14 of FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the obtained variation pattern distribution random number is equal to or less than “99” (step S23). If the determination result of step S23 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets the next prior determination command in the transmission buffer according to the number of reserved storage read in step S11 of FIG. That is, the main control CPU 30a sets any one of the prior determination commands Y21 to Y24 instructing that the reach presentation of “Reach R3” is performed and the reach effect of “Reach R3” is performed regardless of the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery. (Step S24), the command setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S23 is negative, the value specifying the variation pattern P15 is acquired. As a result, the main control CPU 30a gives an instruction that the reach of “Reach R4” will be performed and the jackpot will be a big win regardless of the lottery probability of the big win lottery according to the number of reserved memories read in step S11 of FIG. Any one of the prior determination commands Y25 to Y28 is set in the transmission buffer (step S25), and the command setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number and performs a prior reach determination to determine whether the reach determination random number is equal to or less than the reach determination value “4”. (Step S26). If the determination result in step S26 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reaches the start holding ball that is the target of the ball detection in step S1 in FIG. 7 regardless of the lottery probability of the big hit lottery and the number of reserved memories. Recognize in advance.

  Next, as in step S18 of FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the obtained variation pattern distribution random number is equal to or less than “135” (step S27). If the determination result of step S27 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets the next prior determination command in the transmission buffer according to the number of reserved storages read in step S11 of FIG. That is, the main control CPU 30a sets any one of the pre-determination commands Y29 to Y32 instructing that the reach effect of “reach R3” is performed, regardless of the lottery probability of the big win lottery, and instructing that the reach effect of “reach R3” is performed. (Step S28), and the command setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S27 is negative, the value specifying the variation pattern P13 is acquired. As a result, the main control CPU 30a instructs that the reach effect of “Reach R4” is to be performed and the reach reach is performed regardless of the lottery probability of the big win lottery according to the reserved storage number read in step S11 of FIG. Any of the prior determination commands Y33 to Y36 to be set is set in the transmission buffer (step S29), and the command setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S26 is negative, the main control CPU 30a instructs that the difference will occur regardless of the lottery probability of the big hit lottery according to the number of reserved memories read in step S11 of FIG. One of the commands Y37 to Y40 is set in the transmission buffer (step S30), and the command setting process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that predetermines the effect contents of the symbol variation game by the processing of step S13 in FIG. 9 and step S22 in FIG.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game that is on hold.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the reserved storage number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the start hold ball stored most quickly among the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value and determines whether or not the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination value (whether or not). At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state (low probability), the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the big-prong determination value for the non-probability change state, while the current gaming state is a probability change state ( In the case of high probability), the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved memory number, and based on the read special figure distribution random number value. The jackpot symbol in the figure is determined as a special symbol for the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. The main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit selects and determines a variation pattern for the big hit variation based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution and the like (described later). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a value that makes a big hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved memory number and confirms the reserved memory number after the subtraction. The reach determination value in the present embodiment is associated with the type of effect mode and the number of reserved memories. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read reach determination random number value with the confirmed hold storage number and reach determination value associated with the effect mode, and determines reach or not (reach lottery). Do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, so that the special symbol display device 12 determines a special symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state and determines the variation pattern fluctuation. Based on the value of the random number for division, etc., a variation pattern for variation in reach reach is selected and determined (described later). However, as described with reference to FIG. 5E, when the high-accuracy confirmation mode M4 is set, the reach lottery is not won, and therefore the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach fluctuation is not selected. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number (described later). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of stored memories after update (after subtraction). Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the hold designation command in the transmission buffer so as to output a hold designation command instructing the number of reserved memories after subtraction to the overall control CPU 31a. The hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Further, after reading the random number, 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”. . Similarly, 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”. Similarly, 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”. The main control CPU 30a reads various random numbers, and then erases the various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, outputs a control command generated according to the determination items to the sub overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for instructing a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the advance jackpot determination in steps S13 and S22 and the advance reach determination in steps S17 and S26 in the special symbol input process of FIGS. 9 and 10 are usually compared to the jackpot determination and reach determination in the special symbol start process. It is executed first with a predetermined time difference. That is, the special symbol input process including the pre-hit determination and the pre-reach determination is a process based on the game ball entering the start winning opening 15. For this reason, these prior determinations are executed for a game ball (starting hold ball) that has entered the start winning opening 15 even during a symbol variation game or a big hit game. On the other hand, the special symbol start process is a process executed when starting the symbol variation game based on the start-up holding ball. Therefore, the jackpot determination and reach determination based on the special symbol start process are stored first when the symbol variation game execution condition is satisfied (the symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being performed). It is executed on the starting hold ball. That is, the big hit determination and the reach determination are not executed during the execution of the symbol variation game or the big hit game.

  With such a configuration, a time difference may occur in the execution timing of the advance jackpot determination and the jackpot determination, and the advance reach determination and the reach determination. In other words, the jackpot determination based on the start holding ball that has been subject to the preliminary determination is the state at the time of entering the start holding ball (whether the symbol variation game is being executed, whether the jackpot game is being executed, The execution time comes later according to the order of storage of the starting and holding balls. For this reason, the prior determination is executed earlier than the big hit determination or the reach determination.

Hereinafter, details of the method of selecting the variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS.
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution table is set for each effect mode. Therefore, when selecting the variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a specifies a variation pattern distribution table corresponding to the currently set effect mode, and determines the determination result of the big hit determination or reach determination, and the variation pattern from the table. One of the variation patterns is selected based on the value of the random number for distribution.

  Explaining with a specific example, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the non-variable state determines that the currently set effect mode is the normal mode M1. Then, as shown in FIG. 11A, the main control CPU 30a selects any one variation pattern from the table T1 corresponding to the normal mode M1. At this time, if the big hit A is determined, after the big hit game is finished, the high probability determination mode M4 of “high accuracy + variable” is set. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from the table T5 corresponding to the high-accuracy determination mode M4 in the symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, if the big hit B is determined, the first latent probability mode M2 of “high accuracy + variable” is set after the big hit game ends. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from the table T2 corresponding to the first latent probability mode M2 in the first to ninth symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern from the table T3 dedicated to the tenth symbol variation game and corresponding to the first latent probability mode M2 in the tenth symbol variation game after the big hit game ends. Further, as described above, when the big hit B is won, after the big hit game is finished, the high probability determination mode M4 of “high accuracy + variation” is set from the eleventh symbol variation game. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from the table T5 corresponding to the high probability determination mode M4 in the symbol variation game from the eleventh time after the big hit game ends.

  If the big hit C is determined, the first latent probability mode M2 of “high accuracy + variable” is set after the big hit game ends. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from the table T2 corresponding to the first latent probability mode M2 in the first to ninth symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern from the table T3 dedicated to the tenth symbol variation game and corresponding to the first latent probability mode M2 in the tenth symbol variation game after the big hit game ends. As described above, when the big hit C is won, after the big hit game is finished, the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no change” is set from the 11th symbol variation game. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from the table T1 corresponding to the normal mode M1 in the symbol variation game from the eleventh time after the big hit game ends.

  Hereinafter, when the big hits D to F are determined, the variation pattern distribution table is selected in the same manner as when the big hit C is determined, and the variation pattern is selected from the table. Further, when the big win lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from the table T1 corresponding to the normal mode M1 regardless of whether or not the reach lottery is won.

  Similarly, the main control CPU 30a determines the currently set effect mode from the type of the most recent jackpot, the gaming state at the time of the most recent jackpot winning, the current gaming state, and the number of times the symbol variable game is executed after the jackpot game ends. And a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern distribution table corresponding to the production mode (FIGS. 11B to 11E).

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the jackpot determination functions as a determination unit.
Next, the control executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the gaming state after the end of the big hit game will be described.

  The main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag to “1” when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, and outputs a probability variation command instructing the probability variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command instructing the non-probability change state when the probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag when giving the variable state, and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag when not giving the variable state, and outputs a non-operation command instructing the non-variable state. Further, when providing the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets the variable upper limit number of times set for each type of jackpot as a number of operations in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, sets the operation flag to “0” and outputs a non-operation command. To do. Further, 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. As a result, the gaming state during the big hit game is “low probability + no change”.

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a for normal symbols will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process based on the main control program. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the normal symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the operating gate 19 and the detection signal output from the gate switch SW3 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a receives the number of reserved maps stored in the main control RAM 30c. Whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) is determined. When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the general-purpose reserved memory number, and rewrites the general-purpose reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires the random number for determining the normal figure from the main control RAM 30c, and associates the value with the predetermined number of the reserved figure stored in the main control RAM 30c. Store in the storage area. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the number of the usual figure hold storage exceeding the upper limit number, and does not acquire the value of the random number for the normal figure determination.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal drawing execution condition as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is in operation based on the winning of the lottery per normal drawing or during the execution of the normal drawing game. If this determination result is affirmative (during the normal game or the opening / closing blade 16 is in operation), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in the normal game and not in the operation of the opening / closing blade 16), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal memory number is larger than “0”. Makes an ordinary map hold decision. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the general map hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of the general map hold memory number by “1” and displays the post-update pending memory number (after subtraction). The display content of the normal symbol hold display device is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the random number for determination per common map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved common maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read random number for normal drawing determination with the normal determination value, and determines whether the two values match each other. At this time, the main control CPU 30a confirms the operation flag, and in the case of the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a uses the non-variable state normal value per figure. The judgment value per figure is used. With the selection of the determination value per ordinary figure according to the gaming state, the lottery probability of the determination per ordinary figure (lottery per ordinary figure) fluctuates with high probability during the variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for a usual drawing that defines a variation time of the usual game. At this time, when the gaming state is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the usual variation pattern that defines the first variation time (for example, 5 seconds), while the gaming state is the variation state. In the case of (2), a variation pattern for a normal map is selected that defines a second variation time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first variation time. By selecting a variation pattern having different variation times according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened during the variation state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a, which has selected the fluctuation pattern for the usual figure, causes the normal symbol display device 14 to execute the usual figure game according to the fluctuation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 14 to make a fixed stop display on the normal symbol display device 14 when affirmative determination is made when the variation time determined in the variation pattern for ordinary symbols has elapsed. When the negative determination is made for the normal symbol, the off symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14 in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, when the common game hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close blades 16 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the universal game ends (after the winning symbol fixed stop display). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a, when in the non-variable state, opens and closes the opening and closing blades 16 for the first number of times (in this embodiment, once in the present embodiment, 0.2 seconds). ) Move open for minutes. On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the main control CPU 30a sets the opening / closing blade 16 to the second opening time longer than the first opening time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment) and more than the first number. The opening operation is performed twice (three times in this embodiment). By controlling the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 16 according to different operation patterns according to the gaming state, the opening time of the opening and closing blades 16 becomes longer during the variable state.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the sub overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described.
When the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 32. Moreover, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped or fixedly stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. Then, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs a decoration designating command for designating the determined decoration to the effect display control board 32.

  Specifically, when the jackpot A is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines [777] as the symbol combination of the decorative drawing. On the other hand, when the big hit B to F is instructed at the time of “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”, the overall control CPU 31a displays [222], [444], Alternatively, [666] is determined. On the other hand, when the big hits B to F are instructed when “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation” is specified, the overall control CPU 31a displays [111], [333], Alternatively, [555] is determined.

  In addition, when an out-of-order symbol is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines an out-of-order symbol combination based on a decoration that can recognize the out-of-range. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination that forms the reach. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines the offending symbol combination that does not form the reach. Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has determined the decoration drawing outputs a decoration drawing designation command for designating the decoration drawing to the effect display control board 32. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a receives an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the effect display control board 32.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a executes control related to the transition of the effect mode. More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a displays the input probability change command, non-probability change command, operation command, non-operation command, and the remaining number of sub-side modes indicating the number of remaining mode symbol variation games after setting the presentation mode. Based on the setting value of the effect mode set in the effect mode flag and the upper limit stay count indicating the setting period of the effect mode specified by the setting value of the effect mode, the transition mode of the effect mode is controlled. To do.

  The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the currently set effect mode, and is set in the overall control RAM 31c. When setting the effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an effect mode designation command for instructing the effect mode during the stay to the effect display control board 32. When the overall control CPU 31a sets the effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 31a sets the upper limit stay count determined in the set effect mode as the sub-side mode remaining count in the overall control RAM 31c, and inputs a variation pattern designation command. Then, one is subtracted from the value set in the overall control RAM 31c and updated. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that instructs the display control CPU 32a to shift the effect mode functions as a mode shift control means.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game effects differ for each effect mode. And in this embodiment, the continuous effect which is a kind of notice effect is set as a game effect performed when the 2nd latent probability mode M3 as a specific effect mode is set. The continuous effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the target symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-determination will be a big hit over a plurality of symbol variation games. The continuous production according to the present embodiment is executed with the contents of the selection production shown below. In the selection effect, on the effect display device 11, a panel as an option indicating the effect content of the symbol variation game (more specifically, the effect content of the reach effect) is presented to the player over a plurality of symbol variation games. More specifically, it is performed in such a manner that the panel is presented (updated or increased / decreased) for each symbol variation game unit.

  Then, when the number of presented panels reaches the specified number (four in this embodiment), the roulette is completed, and one of the presented panels is selected by operating the presentation operation button BT, A symbol variation game is performed with the contents of the presentation shown by the panel. However, in the selection effect of the present embodiment, the panel is presented, but the panel is not selected unless the number of presented panels reaches the specified number. Therefore, when a panel is selected, a reach effect is performed after the panel is selected. However, when a panel is not selected, a reach effect is not performed.

  The selection effect is defined as a game effect for the second latent mode M3, and is not defined as a game effect to be executed when another effect mode is set. The second latent probability mode M3, the first latent probability mode M2, and the high certainty confirmation mode M4 are production modes that can be set when they are in the same gaming state (high probability + variable). This is because the mode is defined as another production mode in terms of appearance and control. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the selection effect is completed during the second latent mode M3, and the execution of the selection effect across the effect modes cannot be determined. The execution of the selection effect is determined based on the content instructed by the above-described prior determination command (target command).

  In addition, if the symbol variation game is being executed when the prior determination command is input, the selection effect in the present embodiment is performed from the start of the next symbol variation game after the symbol variation game ends. Yes.

  By the way, after the second latent accuracy mode M3 is set, when the upper limit number of times of change is reached, the non-change state is entered, or the big hit B in the state of “low accuracy + change” or “high accuracy + change”. Or, by winning the big hit D, after the second latent probability mode M3 is set, there is a case where it shifts to the high probability determination mode M4 which is the same gaming state as the second latent probability mode M3. In such a case, the reach probability changes as shown in FIG. 6 due to the change in the effect mode from the second latent mode M3. As a result, in the preliminary determination in the second latent probability mode M3, it was determined as “out of reach”, but at the time of executing the symbol variation game, it was determined as “out of position” due to the change in the effect mode, and at the time of entry detection The effect of the symbol variation game may change depending on the execution of the symbol variation game.

  However, in the present embodiment, since the execution of the selection effect that straddles the effect mode cannot be determined, different contents are determined depending on the striking of the effect mode between the time of entering the ball and the time of executing the symbol variation game. There is no problem. In the first place, since the selection effect is defined as a game effect for the second latent probability mode M3, and a prior determination command is output during the second latent probability mode M3, the effect mode setting other than the second latent probability mode M3 is set. Sometimes the pre-judgment command is not output. Thereby, during the second latent probability mode M3, different contents are not determined at the time of entering detection and when the symbol variation game is executed. Then, according to the number of times since the start of the second latent mode M3, it can be determined whether or not the selection effect based on the input prior determination command can be completed during the second latent mode M3. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, during the second latent probability mode M3, the reach probability is the same regardless of the number of stored memories. Even if the number of reserved storage at the time is different, different contents are not determined.

The contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a when a prior determination command is input from the main control CPU 30a will be described below.
When the predetermination command is input, the overall control CPU 31a stores the input predetermination command in a predetermination command storage area defined in the overall control RAM 31c. The prior determination command is stored in the storage area in the order of input. The pre-determination command stored in the storage area is erased one by one from the earliest command in the storage area every time the symbol variation game is started. As a result, the stored number of information related to the start-pending ball stored in the main control RAM 30c matches the stored number of predetermination commands stored in the overall control RAM 31c.

Next, the selection effect setting process performed to determine whether or not the selection effect can be executed will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control CPU 31a executes the selection effect setting process shown in FIG. 12 every time a prior determination command is input from the main control CPU 30a when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 15.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a checks whether or not “0” is set in the execution flag stored in the overall control RAM 31c (step S100). The in-execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not execution of the selection effect has been determined. The execution flag is set to “1” when execution of the selected effect is determined, and is set to “0” when execution is not determined.

  When the determination result in step S100 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a stores a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage ahead of the number of reserved storage associated with the prior determination command input this time (hereinafter referred to as the previous storage area). Check). Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prior determination commands Y1 to Y16 and Y21 to Y36 for instructing the big hit or loss reach are stored in the previous storage area (step S101). As described above, the overall control CPU 31a stores the prior determination commands in the order of input and deletes one input order from the earliest command every time the symbol variation game is started. Thereby, the CPU 31a for overall control can confirm whether or not the prior determination commands Y1 to Y16 and Y21 to Y36 are stored by confirming the prior determination command stored in the previous storage area. it can.

  If the determination result of step S101 is affirmative, since the prior determination commands Y17 to Y20 and Y37 to Y40 for instructing the deviation are stored in the previous storage area, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S102. Transition. That is, the first condition for executing the selection effect is that the symbol change game with the reach effect is not included until the last time the symbol change game that is the target of the selection effect is executed. .

  The overall control CPU 31a, which has shifted to step S102, performs a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the selection effect according to the contents (big hit, loss reach, loss) and the number of reserved memories instructed by the input prior determination command. In the execution availability lottery, when a pre-judgment command for instructing a big hit is input, the larger the number of reserved memories specified by the command, the higher the probability of winning the execution availability lottery, while the advance instructing outlier reach or outage When the determination command is input, the probability is set that the probability of winning the execution availability lottery decreases as the number of reserved storage specified by the command increases. As a result, the greater the number of symbol variation games that are executed with the selection effect, the higher the possibility of a big hit.

  If the determination result of step S102 is affirmative, it means that the lottery for execution is won, and the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S103. That is, winning the execution availability lottery is the second condition for executing the selection effect.

  Then, in step S103, the overall control CPU 31a checks the remaining number of sub-side modes counted by the overall control RAM 31c, and checks whether the value is greater than “10”. That is, the overall control CPU 31a checks whether or not the remaining number of times of the second latent mode M3 is 10 or more at the time when the prior determination command is input.

  The number of times “10 times” is set to a value larger than the upper limit value “4” of the reserved memory number, and it is assumed that a preliminary determination command (target command) for instructing the reserved memory number “4” is input. However, in the remaining 10 times, it is the number of times that four symbol variation games with selection effects can be completed. For this reason, execution of continuous production is not determined across production modes.

  If the determination result in step S103 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a sets a selection effect instruction command for instructing execution of the selection effect in the transmission buffer (step S104). That is, the remaining number of times of the second latent mode M3 is 10 or more is the third condition for executing the selection effect.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the selection effect is to be executed, and therefore sets “1” to the execution flag (step S105), and ends the selection effect setting process. The overall control CPU 31a erases (resets) the value ("1") set in the running flag from the end of the last symbol variation game that is the target of the selection effect until the start of the next symbol variation game. Just do it.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S100 is negative, the selection effect is already being executed, and thus the overall control CPU 31a ends the selection effect setting process. Thereby, in this embodiment, a new selection effect is not performed until a selection effect is complete | finished. If the determination result in step S101 is negative, a prior determination command for instructing a big hit or loss reach is stored in the previous storage area. This is because if the big hit is put in the middle of the selection effect, the lottery probability state changes in the middle. For this reason, the overall control CPU 31a ends the selection effect setting process when the determination result of step S101 is negative. If the result of the determination in step S102 is negative, it means that the execution availability lottery has not been won, and the overall control CPU 31a ends the selection effect setting process.

  If the determination result in step S103 is negative, the remaining number of times of the second latent mode M3 is less than 10 when the prior determination command is input. Therefore, for example, if the selection effect is executed when the remaining number of times of the second latent accuracy mode M3 at the time when the prior determination command for instructing the stored storage number “4” is input is 3, the second latent accuracy mode At the end of M3, the selection effect does not end, and the selection effect is executed over other effect modes in which the selection effect is not defined as the notice effect. Therefore, the overall control CPU 31a executes the process of step S103 in order to prevent the selection effect from being executed over the effect mode that is not defined as the notice effect.

  As described above, when the predetermination command is input, the overall control CPU 31a determines in advance whether or not to execute the selection effect (continuous effect) based on the command. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that determines whether or not the selection effect can be executed by the selection effect setting process functions as a continuous effect determination unit.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a section (executable section) in which execution of the selection effect can be determined in the second latent accuracy mode M3 is defined as the start of the second latent probability mode M3 to the second latent probability mode. While setting the section (90 times) shorter than the upper limit number of stays (100 times) of M3, the execution of the selection effect cannot be determined in a section other than the executable section (the non-executable section after the 91st time). . Further, in the present embodiment, during the second latent accuracy mode M3, the interval (90 times) in which execution of the selection effect can be determined is changed from the upper limit stay count (100 times) of the second latent accuracy mode M3 to the upper limit of the number of reserved memories. The interval is set to be shorter than the number of subtractions of the number (4) (96 times). For this reason, in the state where the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit during the execution of the symbol variation game at the 89th and 90th times (the end of the section where the selection effect can be executed) from the start of the second latent mode M3 Even if the production is executed, the selection production across the production modes cannot be executed.

Hereinafter, the executable section of the selection effect will be described with reference to FIG.
When winning big hits B and D in the state of “low accuracy + variable” or “high accuracy + variable”, the second latent probability mode M3 of “high accuracy + variable” is set after the big hit game ends. Is set. At this time, the executable section of the selection effect is set to the 90th symbol variation game from the start of the second latent mode M3, while the ineffective section of the selection effect is set to the 91st to 100th symbol variation game. Thus, in the 91st and subsequent symbol variation games, the selection effect is not executed. Therefore, after the second latent probability mode M3 is set, when the symbol variation game is executed 100 times, the high probability of “high probability + variable” that is the same gaming state as the second latent probability mode M3. Transition to the confirmation mode M4, but the selection effect is not executed across the high-accuracy confirmation mode M4 in which the selection effect is not set as the game effect, and the selection effect is completed within the second latent probability mode M3. Can do. As a result, in the high-accuracy confirmation mode M4, a notice effect dedicated to the high-accuracy confirmation mode M4 is executed.

  Similarly, if you win a big hit E, F in the state of “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, after the big hit game ends, “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + The second latent mode “M3” is set. At this time, the executable section of the selection effect is set to the 90th symbol variation game from the start of the second latent mode M3, while the ineffective section of the selection effect is set to the 91st to 100th symbol variation game. Thus, in the 91st and subsequent symbol variation games, the selection effect is not executed. Therefore, after the second latent probability mode M3 is set, the transition to the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change” is triggered when 100 symbol variation games are executed. However, the selection effect is not executed across the normal mode M1 in which the selection effect is not set as the game effect and the variable state is not given, and the selection effect can be completed within the second latent mode M3. it can. Thereby, in the normal mode M1, the notice effect for exclusive use of the normal mode M1 is executed.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has determined the execution of the selection effect determines the type of panel to be presented in the selection effect and the panel presentation order according to the variation pattern specified by the target command. In the present embodiment, since the type of reach effect is specified based on the random pattern distribution random number value, the type of reach effect can be specified by a prior determination command.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 and the like, in the selection effect of the present embodiment, one panel is presented in each divided display area obtained by dividing the image display unit GH into four. The divided display area includes four areas, an upper right area H1, an upper left area H2, a lower left area H3, and a lower right area H4. And the panel shown in each division | segmentation display area is prescribed | regulated by the panel pattern shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the panel presented in the selection effect includes a panel PA on which the characters “Character KA” are written, a panel PB on which the characters “Character KB” are written, and “Character KA + Character KB”. There are four types, namely, a panel PC on which the characters “B” are written and a panel PD as a special option in which the characters “big hit” are written. The panel PA suggests “reach R3” in which the character KA appears during the reach performance, while the panel PB suggests “reach R4” in which the character KB appears in the reach performance. Panel PC and PD suggest both reach effects. In this embodiment, since the panel is determined according to the type of reach production, the level of the big hit expectation level of reach production is reflected, and panel PA <panel PB <panel PC <panel PD. In order, the jackpot expectation is set higher.

And in this embodiment, five patterns shown by panel pattern A1-A5 are set as a panel pattern which identifies the panel shown to each display area H1-H4.
Specifically, the panel pattern A1 includes a panel PA of “Character KA” in the upper right area H1, a panel PB of “Character KB” in the upper left area H2, and a panel of “Character KA + Character KB” in the lower left area H3. It is determined that a PC is presented with a “big hit” panel PD in the lower right region H4. In the panel pattern A2, it is determined that a “big hit” panel PD is presented in each of the display areas H1 to H4. In the panel pattern A3, it is defined that the panel PB of “Character KB” is presented in each of the display areas H1 to H4. In the panel pattern A4, it is defined that the panel PA of “Character KA” is presented in each of the display areas H1 to H4. In the panel pattern A5, it is determined that a panel PC of “Character KA + Character KB” is presented in each of the display areas H1 to H4.

Then, the overall control CPU 31a selects one of the panel patterns A1 to A5 according to the distribution shown in FIG.
In FIG. 15, when a variation pattern for variation in deviation or outlier reach is instructed by the target command, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that only the panel pattern A1 is selected. On the other hand, if the target command is a big hit and “Reach R3” is indicated (variation pattern P14), the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers correspond so that one of the panel patterns A1, A2, A4, A5 is selected. It is attached. More specifically, the panel pattern A1 is the largest, and the numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that the panel patterns A2, A4, and A5 are selected with the same probability.

  Also, if the target command indicates a big hit and “Reach R4” (variation pattern P15), a numerical value that can be taken by a random number corresponds so that one of the panel patterns A1, A2, A3, A5 is selected. It is attached. More specifically, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that the panel pattern A1 is the largest and the panel patterns A2, A3, and A5 are selected with the same probability.

  That is, when the big hit is not made, the panel pattern A1 that presents all the panels is selected. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, a panel pattern that presents a panel on which characters appearing in a reach effect are described, or a panel pattern A2 that presents a “big hit” panel PD in each of the display areas H1 to H4 is selected. .

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a panel pattern designation command for designating the determined panel pattern to the effect display control board 32 at the start of the first symbol variation game for starting the selection effect.

  Next, the overall control CPU 31a determines a confirmed panel for stopping the selection bar X (see FIG. 17F) by operating the effect operation button BT from the panels determined in the determined panel pattern. . More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a determines a display area in which the selection bar X is stopped.

  When the target command for instructing the detachment is input, the overall control CPU 31a does not determine the confirmed panel. As a result, when the target command for instructing the deviation is input, the roulette is not completed, and the confirmation panel is not selected by the selection bar X.

  On the other hand, when the target command for instructing the outreach reach or the big hit is input, the overall control CPU 31a displays any one of the determined panels (the display for stopping the selection bar X) among the panels determined in the determined panel pattern. Area). At this time, the overall control CPU 31a is most likely to select a panel in which characters appearing in a reach effect are described alone.

  For example, when the panel pattern A1 is determined based on the input of an object determination command for specifying “Reach R3”, the overall control CPU 31a uses the panel PA on which “Character KA” is described as a confirmed panel with high probability. decide. However, when the target command for instructing the loss reach is input, the “big hit” panel PD is not determined as the confirmed panel. In addition, the panel PC of “Character KA + Character KB” may be determined, but the determination probability is lower than when the target command instructing the jackpot is input. That is, when a target command for instructing a big hit is input, the panel PC or the panel PD is more easily determined as a confirmed panel than when a target command for instructing a loss reach is input. By selecting the confirmed panel with such a probability, the big hit expectation is set higher in the order of panel PA <panel PB <panel PC <panel PD.

  On the other hand, the panel patterns A2 to A5 are associated with presenting the same panel in each of the display areas H1 to H4. Therefore, the overall control CPU 31a selects any one of the display areas H1 to H4. The display area is determined with approximately the same probability. In the present embodiment, determining the confirmed panel corresponds to selecting an option in the selection effect, and the overall control CPU 31a that determines the confirmed panel functions as a selection determination unit.

  Next, the overall control CPU 31a specifies a table to be referred to in order to determine the panel presentation order determined in the determined panel pattern according to the type of the target command and the number of reserved memories specified by the command. . Then, the overall control CPU 31a selects any one pattern from the plurality of presentation patterns Q1 to Q22 that define the presentation order of each panel from the specified table.

Hereinafter, the table defining the presentation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIGS. 16A to 16D are tables that are referred to when a target command for instructing a big hit or loss reach is input. More specifically, FIG. 16 (a) is a table that is referred to when the start hold ball that has decided to execute the selected effect is a pre-determination command corresponding to the hold storage number “4”. FIG. 16B is a table that is referred to when the start hold ball that has decided to execute the selection effect is a pre-determination command corresponding to the hold storage number “3”. FIG. 16C is a table that is referred to when the start holding ball whose execution of the selection effect is determined is a prior determination command corresponding to the holding memory number “2”. FIG. 16D is a table that is referred to when the start holding ball that has decided to execute the selection effect is a prior determination command corresponding to the holding memory number “1”.

  On the other hand, FIGS. 16E to 16G are tables that are referred to when a target command for instructing a deviation is input. More specifically, FIG. 16 (e) is a table that is referred to when the start hold ball that has decided to execute the selected effect is a pre-determination command corresponding to the hold storage number “4”. FIG. 16F is a table that is referred to when the start holding ball that has decided to execute the selected effect is a pre-determination command corresponding to the holding memory number “3”. FIG. 16G is a table that is referred to when the start holding ball whose execution of the selection effect is determined is a prior determination command corresponding to the holding memory number “2”. Each table is stored in the overall control ROM 31b. In the present embodiment, the overall control ROM 31b that stores the presentation pattern functions as a presentation pattern storage unit.

  In the figure, “X (X: 1 to 4) times (Take Z (Z: 3 to 0 (“ 0 ”indicates the change))” ”means the X-th symbol change game with a selection effect. A state in which the target command for which execution of the selected effect is determined by the start is set in the storage area corresponding to the storage Z is shown.

  For example, in FIG. 16A, “first time (holding 3)” means that the target command indicating the holding memory number “4” by the start of the first symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect is the holding memory number “ 3 ”indicates the state set in the storage area. In addition, the “second (protection 2)” is a memory in which the target command instructing the reserved storage number “4” by the start of the second symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect corresponds to the reserved storage number “2”. Indicates the state set in the area. In addition, “third time (hold 1)” is a memory in which the target command instructing the hold memory number “4” by the start of the third symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect corresponds to the hold memory number “1”. Indicates the state set in the area. The “fourth (variation)” means that the target command indicating the reserved memory number “4” causes the symbol variation game to be executed by starting the fourth (final) symbol variation game with a selection effect. This shows a state set in the calculation area for the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “0”).

  For example, in the presentation pattern Q1 shown in FIG. 16A, it is determined that a panel specified by each panel pattern is presented in the upper right region H1 in the first symbol variation game with a selection effect. In addition, in the second symbol variation game with a selection effect, it is determined that a panel specified by each panel pattern is presented in the upper left region H2. Further, in the third symbol variation game accompanied by a selection effect, it is determined that a panel specified by each panel pattern is presented in the lower left region H3. In addition, it is determined that a panel specified by each panel pattern is presented in the lower right region H4 in the fourth symbol variation game with a selection effect.

  On the other hand, in the presentation pattern Q10 shown in FIG. 16 (b), it is determined that the panel specified by each panel pattern is presented in the upper right region H1 and the upper left region H2 in the first symbol variation game with a selection effect. Yes. Further, in the second symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect, it is determined that the panels presented in the upper right area H1 and the upper left area H2 are not presented. In addition, in the third symbol variation game with a selection effect, it is determined that a panel specified by each panel pattern is presented in each display region H1 to H4.

  Also, in the presentation pattern Q16 shown in FIG. 16 (e), in the first to third symbol variation games with selection effects, the display areas H1 to H3 are arranged in the same order as the presentation pattern Q1 shown in FIG. 16 (a). A panel is presented. However, in the fourth symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect, it is determined that the panels presented in the display areas H1 to H3 are not presented.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a selects any one of the tables shown in FIGS. 16A to 16G according to the type of the target command and the number of reserved memories specified by the command. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a selects any one presentation pattern from the specified table with substantially the same probability.

  As described above, when the target command for instructing the jackpot or the loss reach is input, the panel that has been presented until now may be in a non-presentation state (presentation patterns Q2 to Q5, Q8, Q10, and Q11). ). However, since the panels are finally presented in each of the display areas H1 to H4, the roulette is completed by reaching the prescribed number for completing the roulette, and any one panel is selected by the selection bar X. Will be. On the other hand, when the target command for instructing the disengagement is input, the panel is finally in a non-presentation state in each of the display areas H1 to H4, so that the prescribed number for completing the roulette has not been reached. The roulette is not completed, and no panel is selected by the selection bar X.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a presentation pattern instruction command for instructing the determined presentation pattern to the presentation display control board 32 at the start of the first symbol variation game for starting the selection presentation.

  When the overall control CPU 31a selects the presentation patterns Q1 to Q15, an image that prompts button operation when roulette is completed (after the reach of the last symbol variation game with selection effects) (FIG. 17 (f)). An operation image instruction command for instructing (see) is output to the effect display control board 32. At the same time, the overall control CPU 31a sets an operation effective period for enabling the operation of the effect operation button BT, and starts measurement. However, the overall control CPU 31a displays the display area in which the selection bar X is stopped when the operation effective period elapses regardless of whether an operation signal instructing that the button operation is performed within the operation effective period is input. Is output to the effect display control board 32.

  On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a does not output the operation image instruction command and the confirmed display area instruction command to the effect display control board 32 because the confirmation panel is not determined when the presentation patterns Q16 to Q22 are selected.

Next, the effect display control board 32 will be described.
When the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 inputs the change pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 is started so as to start the change (change display) of the decoration drawing of all the columns and start the decoration change game. Control. Further, the display control CPU 32a selects the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol variation game is executed with the effect content. At this time, the display control CPU 32a uses the image data in the display control ROM 32b based on the selected effect content to generate display data for displaying an image according to the effect content. Then, the display control CPU 32a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 11 based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  When the display designating command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination designated by the decorative design designating command is temporarily stopped at the end of the symbol variation game. . Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs an all symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol designated by the decoration symbol designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. End the game.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a executes control related to the transition of the effect mode. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the effect mode designation command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) in the indicated effect mode. For example, when the second latent probability mode M3 is staying, the effect display device 11 displays a display image in the second latent probability mode M3 and changes in symbols depending on the execution mode in the second latent probability mode M3. The game is executed.

  Further, when various commands relating to the selection effect are input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so as to execute the selection effect. For example, the start holding ball when the execution of the selection effect is decided corresponds to the holding memory number “3”, and a pre-judgment command Y3 (FIG. 8) instructing the big hit, and “Character KA” in each display area H1 to H4. It is assumed that the panel pattern A4 (FIG. 14) for presenting the panel PA and the presentation pattern Q6 (FIG. 16 (b)) are instructed.

  In this case, in the first symbol variation game with a selection effect, the display control CPU 32a follows the instructed presentation pattern and panel pattern, and after the selection effect starts, at a predetermined timing (for example, after the right column stops) The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the panel PA of “Character KA” is presented in the area H1. Next, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the next symbol variation game, the selection effect is continued and the upper left region H2 is used as the second selection effect at the same timing as the first. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the “character KA” panel is displayed. Next, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the next symbol variation game, the selection effect is continued, and as the third selection effect, at the same timing as the first and second times, the lower left The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the panel of “Character KA” is presented in the region H3 and the lower right region H4.

  Thereafter, when an operation image instruction command is input from the overall control CPU 31a, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 11 to display an image prompting button operation. Then, the display control CPU 32a displays an image of a mode in which each of the display areas H1 to H4 is moved during the operation effective period and inputs a fixed display area instruction command, and at the end of the operation effective period. An image for stopping the selection bar X is displayed on the effect display device 11 in the display area indicated by the command. Thus, the selection bar X is stopped in the specific display area, and the panel is selected. The selection effect ends in the third symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect by the selection of the panel.

  Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a starts the reach effect with the content of the reach effect determined in the input variation pattern. The reach effect executed at this time is a content corresponding to the panel presented in the display area where the selection bar X is stopped in the selection effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, a panel is presented step by step over a plurality of symbol variation games, with a plurality of symbol variation games as a unit of performance execution, and the selected effect is displayed with the effect content indicated by the selected panel. The last symbol variation game with is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that performs control for displaying the symbol variation game and the game effect on the effect display device 11 functions as an effect control unit. Further, the display control CPU 32a for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the selected effect functions as a continuous effect execution control means. In addition, the display control CPU 32a that presents the panel in stages over a plurality of symbol variation games functions as a presentation unit.

Next, a mode when a panel is selected by selection effect is demonstrated according to FIG. 17 with the effect | action.
In the following description, a preliminary determination command Y3 (FIG. 8) in which the start holding ball when the execution of the selection effect is determined corresponds to the stored storage number “3” and the jackpot is instructed is to be notified, and the panel pattern A1 (FIG. 14) and the presentation pattern Q6 (FIG. 16B) are instructed. In addition, it is assumed that the upper left area H2 (character KB) is designated as a display area for stopping the selection bar X. In FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the start holding ball that is a big hit is indicated by “double circle (◎)”, and the start holding ball that is not accompanied by reach is indicated by “Batsu (×)”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 during the execution of the symbol variation game being executed in the state of the storage number “2”, the above-described holding is performed. A pre-determination command Y3 for instructing the stored number “3” and the big hit is generated. When the symbol variation game being executed ends, the selection effect is started. In the first symbol variation game with the selection effect, as shown in FIG. After the line stops, as shown in FIG. 17C, the panel PA of the character KA is presented in the upper right area H1. In addition, each panel is displayed on the back rather than a decorative drawing. Then, the symbol combinations of deviations are confirmed and stopped in all rows, and the first symbol variation game with the selection effect is completed.

  Thereafter, the second symbol variation game with a selection effect starts. In the second symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect, with the panel PA continuously displayed in the upper right area H1, the character KB is displayed in the upper left area H2, as shown in FIG. Panel PB is presented. Then, the symbol combinations that are out of alignment are displayed in a definite manner in all the columns, and the second symbol variation game with the selection effect ends.

  Thereafter, the third symbol variation game with a selection effect starts. The third symbol variation game with a selection effect is executed in the following flow. In the state where the panels PA and PB are continuously displayed in the display areas H1 and H2, a reach is formed by stopping the right column. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), “Character KA + Character” is displayed in the lower left area H3. “KB” panel PC and “big hit” panel PD are presented in the lower right region H4.

  The roulette is completed when the panels are presented in the display areas H1 to H4, and an image for prompting the button operation is displayed at the approximate center of the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. Then, after the selection bar X moves in each of the display areas H1 to H4 during the operation effective period, the upper left where the panel PB of the character KB is presented as shown in FIG. The selection bar X stops in the area H2. When the selection bar X stops in the upper left area H2, the panel PB of the character KB is selected, and the selection effect ends with the selection of the panel. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17 (h), the reach effect is executed with the contents of the reach R4 in which the character KB appears. That is, in FIG. 17 (h), the symbol variation game with the contents of reach R4 (character KB appears during reach production) corresponding to “character KB” described on the panel PB selected in FIG. 17 (g). Will be executed.

  As described above, when the target command for instructing the big hit is instructed, the panel is presented in each of the display areas H1 to H4, whereby the roulette is completed, and any one panel is selected. And since the selected panel is determined based on the effect content of the last symbol variation game executed with the selected effect, the final effect content shown on the selected panel is the final. Times of the symbol variation game is executed. Further, as described above, the selection effect is not executed over the effect mode in which the selection effect is not set as the notice effect, and is completed within the second latent probability mode M3.

Next, a mode when a panel is not selected by selection production is demonstrated according to FIG. 18 with the effect | action.
In the following description, a preliminary determination command Y19 (FIG. 8) in which the start holding ball when the execution of the selection effect is determined corresponds to the stored memory number “3” and instructing a deviation is targeted for the notice, and the panel pattern A1 (FIG. 14) and the presentation pattern Q17 (FIG. 16F) are instructed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 during the execution of the symbol variation game being executed with the number of reserved memories “2”, the above-described hold is made. A pre-determination command Y19 for instructing a deviation from the stored number “3” is generated. Then, when the symbol variation game being executed is finished, the selection effect is started. In the first symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect, as shown in FIG. After the line stops, as shown in FIG. 18C, the panel PA of the character KA is presented in the upper right area H1. Then, the symbol combinations of deviations are confirmed and stopped in all rows, and the first symbol variation game with the selection effect is completed.

  Thereafter, the second symbol variation game with a selection effect starts. In the second symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect, with the panel PA continuously displayed in the upper right area H1, the character KB is displayed in the upper left area H2, as shown in FIG. Panel PB is presented. Then, the symbol combinations that are out of alignment are displayed in a definite manner in all the columns, and the second symbol variation game with the selection effect ends.

  Thereafter, the third symbol variation game with a selection effect starts. In the third symbol variation game accompanied by the selection effect, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), the panels PA and PB displayed in the display areas H1 and H2 are not presented. In this way, in the third (final) symbol variation game with a selection effect, the number of panels presented did not reach the prescribed number (4) required to complete the roulette. Is not selected, and the selection effect ends.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), a symbol combination that does not include a reach formation symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, and the symbol variation game ends. As described above, when the target command for instructing the disconnection is instructed, the panel is not finally presented in each of the display areas H1 to H4, so that the roulette is not completed and the panel is not selected.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The panel (option) presented in the selection effect is presented step by step over a plurality of symbol variation games, and the symbol variation game is executed with the content indicated by the panel selected in the selection effect. Specifically, it is performed in such a manner that the panel is presented (updated or increased / decreased) for each symbol variation game unit. According to this, since the panel is presented in stages over a plurality of symbol variation games, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of presenting the panel in stages, so the panel is selected. Until the target symbol variation game is executed, the selection effect can be enjoyed continuously. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment in the selection effect.

  (2) Since the jackpot expectation degree is determined for each of the reach effects indicated by the panel in the selected effect, it is possible to guess the level of the probability that the final symbol variation game will be a jackpot by the selected panel. . In addition, even if only the panel corresponding to the reach production with a low jackpot expectation level is displayed at this time, the panel is presented in stages, so the player has a high jackpot expectation level set. A panel corresponding to the reach production is desired to be presented, and as a result, the selection production can be continuously enjoyed.

  (3) By setting the specification to present one or more panels for each symbol variation game, every time the symbol variation game is started, one panel is desired to be selected in this symbol variation game, In this symbol variation game, a panel is not selected, and it can be expected that a panel presented in the next symbol variation game is selected. Therefore, the selection effect can be continuously enjoyed over a plurality of symbol variation games.

  (4) Even if the number of panels increases, the panel selection is not performed unless the number of panels constituting the panel reaches the specified number (4). In addition, it can be noted whether or not the number for executing the selection effect is prepared.

  (5) When the presented panel is in the non-presentation state, it is associated with a disadvantageous situation for the player, for example, the symbol variation game is terminated without performing the selection effect. However, it is possible to give a player a reviving impression by re-presenting a panel that has not been presented in the symbol variation game after a predetermined number of times (for example, presentation pattern Q8). You can have it.

  (6) Since the panel corresponding to the final design variation game content is included in the displayed panel, the panel corresponding to the most advantageous content for the player is selected. It is possible to keep expectation over a plurality of symbol variation games.

  (7) In the selection effect, the “big hit” panel PD (special option) may be displayed when it is determined to be a big hit, so the “big hit” panel PD is included in the options. When it is, it is desired that the panel is selected, and the interest of the selection effect can be further improved.

  (8) After setting the specific effect mode (second latency mode M3), the specific effect mode and the game state are the same when the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the symbol variation game is executed. It is determined to shift to the mode (high accuracy determination mode M4). In such a gaming machine, when the remaining number of times in the specific effect mode is equal to or greater than the number of start-pending balls at the time of detection of a game ball by the start means (start port switch SW1), execution of the selection effect (continuous effect) is performed. To be decided. According to this, since the situation where the production mode staying at the start of the selection production and at the end of the selection production does not occur, the transition control between the selection production and the production mode can be performed without a sense of incongruity. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (9) When a selection effect is executed across a plurality of effect modes, the selection effect is executed even in an effect mode in which the selection effect is not defined as a notice effect. There may be a sense of anxiety that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery has also changed. However, by restricting the execution of the selection effect across a plurality of effect modes, the player can be informed that the gaming state has not changed.

  (10) When winning the big hits B and D in the state of “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, the 101th symbol variation game starts after the second latent probability mode M3 is set Sometimes, the process shifts to the high accuracy determination mode M4. In the high-accuracy confirmation mode M4, a notice effect dedicated to the high-accuracy confirmation mode M4 is executed. As a result, if the big hits B and D are won in the state of “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, the symbol variation game is executed 101 times after the big hit game is finished, and the high probability is confirmed. By shifting to the mode M4, it is notified that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high. However, if the selection effect is executed across the second latent probability mode M3 and the high probability determination mode M4, the symbol variation game is executed 101 times after the big hit game ends, but the high probability determination mode M4 is entered. The notice effect for exclusive use of the high-definition confirmation mode M4 will not be executed. In such a case, the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high even though the symbol variation game has been executed up to the number of times (101 times) when the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is definitely notified. Is not reported, which may cause distrust to the player. However, by restricting the execution of the selection effect across a plurality of effect modes as in the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the player that the gaming state has not changed.

  (11) After reaching the specific number of times (90 times), as a period during which the selection effect (continuous effect) cannot be executed, at least the upper limit value storable game that can be stored in the holding storage means (main control RAM 30c) is left. be able to. For this reason, after reaching the specific number of times, it is possible not to simply execute the selection effect but to create a game property that can be expected for a big hit without the selection effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game using the configuration while restricting the execution of the selection effect across the plurality of effect modes.

  (12) Execution of selection effect until the number of executions since the end of the last big hit game at the time of prior determination does not reach 91 times set below the upper limit stay number (100 times) of the second latent probability mode M3 To be able to decide. On the other hand, after the number of executions reaches 91 times, the execution of the selection effect cannot be determined while reaching the upper limit stay number (100 times) of the second latent mode M3. For this reason, after the big hit game is over, the selection effect is not executed across the symbol variation game which becomes the break (100 times) of the second latent probability mode M3. As a result, the determination result at the time of detecting the entry matches the determination result at the start of the symbol variation game.

  (13) After the number of executions reaches 90, as a period during which the selection effect (continuous effect) cannot be executed, at least the upper limit number (4) of symbol variation games that can be stored in the start winning opening 15 is left. Can do. For this reason, after reaching the number of executions of 90 times, it is possible not to prevent the selection effect from being executed, but to create a game that can be expected for a big hit without the selection effect.

  (14) In the second latent probability mode M3, in the section where the selection effect (continuous effect) can be executed, when the execution of the selection effect is determined, when a symbol variation game that becomes a big hit or miss reach is not included in the middle The selection effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to create a situation in which the selection effect is positively executed in the executable section of the second latent probability mode M3.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, the production operation button BT may not be set.
-In embodiment, when the target command which instruct | indicates jackpot is input, you may make it select the panel pattern which presents a panel in the presentation order which is not selected at the time of a loss (for example, the 1st time in the lower left area | region H3) Present a panel). According to this, not only the kind of panel to be presented but also the order of panel presentation can be made interesting.

  -In embodiment, you may change to the content of the selected panel and may perform reach production. In that case, a specific variation pattern that can correspond to the contents of a plurality of reach effects is set. In the specific variation pattern, the execution of the reach effect is specified by the variation pattern, but the detailed content (the type of reach effect) is determined by the sub integrated control board 31. When the specific variation pattern is selected, the final panel is determined by lottery, and the overall control CPU 31a may select the contents of the reach effect corresponding to the panel determined by the lottery. Further, after determining the contents of the reach effect first, the confirmation panel may be determined according to the contents.

In the embodiment, the number of symbol variation games executed with a selection effect and the jackpot expectation may not be in a proportional relationship.
-The number of panels presented in the selection effect in the embodiment may be any number as long as it is two or more.

In the embodiment, the roulette may be started in the selection effect without reaching the specified number (four).
In the embodiment, the “big hit” panel PD may be allowed to be selected as the confirmed panel even when the target command for instructing the loss reach is input. However, when the overall control CPU 31a outputs the fixed display area instruction command, the general control CPU 31a confirms the content of the command and the type of the input target command, and if the target command instructing the miss reach is input, It may be rewritten to a command that designates another panel. Further, when the target command for instructing the loss reach is input, the probability that the “big hit” panel PD is selected may be extremely low, such as 1/10000.

-The prior jackpot determination in the embodiment only needs to determine whether or not it matches the common value.
-In embodiment, when the target command which instruct | indicates a big hit is input, the panel in which the character which does not appear by reach production may be selected as a confirmation panel. According to this, since the selected panel and the actual design variation game do not match, the player is unlikely to expect a big hit because they did not match, but in reality, the reach will also be a big hit Therefore, unexpectedness can be given to the player.

  -You may perform selection selection of embodiment, without being based on the determination result of prior determination. For example, when it is decided to execute a selection effect as a notice effect, a running flag is set at the start of the symbol variation game, and during the period when the value indicating the selection effect is set in the flag It is good also as a specification which performs production. In this case, in the second and subsequent symbol variation games, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the type of the panel presented in the immediately preceding symbol variation game and determines the panel to be presented in the current symbol variation game. May be.

  In the embodiment, the presented panel is once presented in a non-presented state, and then the panel is presented in each of the display areas H1 to H4. As an example of the change, any one of the two or more presented panels may be in a non-presentation state, and may be returned in the next and subsequent symbol variation games while making it appear as if one panel has been reduced.

  In the embodiment, even when the number of reserved memories is “2” or more, a panel is presented in each display area H1 to H4 at the start of the first symbol variation game, and the panel is selected by the selection bar X The selection bar X may be moved on the display areas H1 to H4 until the symbol variation game is started.

  In the embodiment, the selection effect may be executed during the first latent mode M2 in which the upper limit stay count is “10 times”. In this case, the selection effect may or may not be executed in the second latency mode M3, but the first latency mode M2 and the second latency mode M3 are different performance modes, respectively. It is desirable that the selection effect is executed with different contents. Since the upper limit stay count of the first latent probability mode M2 is “10 times”, which is shorter than that of the second latent probability mode M3, the target command is not executed during the first latent probability mode M2. It is preferable that the selection effect is always executed when the is input. Further, after the first latent accuracy mode M2 is finished, the process proceeds to the normal mode M1 and the high accuracy confirmation mode M4. However, the first latent accuracy mode M2, the normal mode M1, and the high accuracy confirmation mode M4 have different production modes. It is preferable not to execute the selection effect across the modes. Therefore, it is preferable that execution of the selection effect is not determined at least in the seventh and subsequent symbol variation games after the first latent mode M2 is started.

  In the embodiment, after determining the execution of the selection effect by inputting a pre-determining command, the number of reserved memories instructed by the target command may be compared with the remaining number of times of the second latent mode M3. In such a case, when it is determined that the number of reserved memories instructed by the target command is greater than the remaining number of times, the overall control CPU 31a determines execution of the selection effect, but the selection effect instructing the selection effect. The specified command need not be output.

  -The probability variation state of the embodiment may be given until the symbol variation game with the predetermined probability variation upper limit number is finished or until the big hit is generated before the probability variation upper limit number is reached. good. In such a case, a non-probable variation big hit such as big hit F need not be set. In this case, it is possible to grasp whether or not it is a section (executable section) in which execution of the selection effect can be determined based on the probability variation upper limit count. In addition, when the selection effect is executed with the probability variation upper limit number set, after the effect mode set when the probability variation state is given, the transition to the other effect mode is made when the probability variation upper limit number is reached. In such a case, since the transition to the non-probable change state is reached when the probability variation upper limit number is reached, the result of whether or not the big hit is expected at the time of determining the selection effect and whether or not the big hit at the start of the actual symbol variation game The result is inconsistent. However, even when the maximum probability variation number is provided, the selection effect is not executed across the effect mode in which the selection effect is not defined as the notice effect, so that the above-described inconsistency mode does not occur.

  In the embodiment, a dedicated variation pattern distribution table may be set during the infeasible section of the second latent mode M3. In addition, during the infeasible section, if the big hit lottery is not won within the remaining 10 times, a dedicated game effect that envys the end of the second latent probability mode M3 may be executed.

In the embodiment, the executable section may be “96 times” obtained by subtracting the upper limit value of the reserved storage number.
-In embodiment, it is good also as a specification from which an executable area fluctuates at any time according to the number of pending storage. For example, when a target command for instructing the reserved storage number “1” is input, the executable section may be set to “100 times”. On the other hand, if the target command for instructing the number of reserved memories “3” is input, if the executable section is set to “99 times” or “100 times”, the selection effect does not end in the second latent mode M3. The possible section may be “98 times”.

  In the embodiment, by making it possible to confirm the number of times of actual execution of the symbol variation game designated by the target command during the second latent probability mode M3, the number of times of execution at the actual execution is set to a specific number of times. A method for determining whether or not the limit has been reached is also conceivable.

  In the embodiment, the effect mode that shifts after the effect mode (second latent probability mode M3) that defines the selected effect as the notice effect is an effect mode with a short stay count that has the same number as the reserved memory number as the upper limit. (Hereinafter, referred to as a short production mode). In the case of such a transition mode of the effect mode, if the selection effect is performed across the second latent mode M3 and the short effect mode, the effect mode is not used even though the upper limit stay number of the short effect mode is small. During the stay, most of the effects are selected effects inherited from the second latent mode M3. For example, in the short effect mode, it is assumed that an effect such as “If a girl appears somewhere in four times, a high probability is confirmed” is employed. If the selection effect is started in the 100th symbol variation game after the setting of the second latent mode M3 based on the prior determination command for instructing the stored memory number “4”, the game is composed of four symbol variation games. In the short effect mode, the selection effect is performed in three symbol variation games, and the girl appears only in the remaining one symbol variation game. Therefore, by restricting the execution of the selection effect across a plurality of effect modes as in the present embodiment, the execution of the effect specific to the effect mode is not hindered.

  -In embodiment, it aims at improving the digestion efficiency of the symbol fluctuation | variation game per unit time in the production mode which transfers after completion | finish of the production mode (2nd latency mode M3) which prescribes | regulates a selection production as a notice production. A production mode (hereinafter referred to as a digestion mode) may be used. In the digest mode, in order to improve the digest efficiency of the symbol variation game per unit time, the probability of winning the reach lottery may be extremely low, or the variation time specified by the variation pattern for outlier variation may be extremely short. (For example, 0.5 seconds). By the way, if the time required to present one panel in the selection effect is “1 second”, even if the selection effect is executed across the digestion mode, one panel is displayed within 0.5 seconds. Cannot be presented, so the selection effect cannot be executed. Therefore, by restricting the execution of the selection effect across a plurality of effect modes as in the present embodiment, the selection effect can be reliably completed during the second latent mode M3.

  In the selection effect of the embodiment, the advance determination command for the deviation reach variation may be excluded from the determination in step S101 in FIG. In this case, the reach effect is sandwiched in the middle of the symbol variation game executed with the selection effect. In such a case, if the reach effect is executed, it will be discouraged if the selection effect is ended without continuing many times. However, after the reach effect is finished, the selection effect is started again, so the player is revived. Impression can be given.

In the embodiment, the selection effect may be executed across a plurality of effect modes. That is, it is not necessary to execute the process of step S103 in FIG.
In the embodiment, in order to restrict the execution of the selection effect over the effect mode that does not define the selection effect as the notice effect, the second latency mode M3 is extended for a period during which the selection effect continues. May be. In this case, the overall control CPU 31a ends the counting of the remaining number of sub-side modes, but by extending the output timing of the mode designation command until the selection effect ends, the second display latency is displayed on the effect display device 11. The background image of the certain mode M3 is displayed.

  In the selection effect of the embodiment, the display number of the panel may be one and the content may be updated for each symbol variation game. For example, “Rabbit” may be displayed on the panel in the first symbol variation game, and “Cat” may be displayed on the panel in the second symbol variation game.

  In the embodiment, the notice effect produced by inputting the prior determination command is not limited to the selection effect. For example, an on-hold image individual display area for individually displaying the on-hold storage number in the effect display device 11 may be set, and an on-hold change notice performed using the display area may be used. The hold change advance notice is executed by setting the hold image individual display area corresponding to the start hold ball to be the target of the pre-production instruction command to a display mode different from the other display areas. Also, from several symbol variation games that are performed before the symbol variation game where there is a possibility that a jackpot effect will be performed, a jackpot notice (for example, a character appears) with a predetermined effect is given in one symbol variation game It is good also as a continuous production which is performed once every time, and the said big hit notice is continued across several symbol variation games.

  In the present embodiment, the special figure type can also be associated with the prior determination command. That is, depending on the prior determination command, the type of special figure can be specified. According to this structure, the process which concerns on the selection production according to the kind of special figure can also be set.

  The embodiment may be adopted in a special symbol variation game in which two types of special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) are performed independently. Therefore, if the selection effect is to be executed during the period in which the variable state is given, a preliminary determination is made at the time of entering the start winning opening for the second special symbol, and the determination result is indicated. Whether or not to execute the selected effect is determined according to the prior determination command.

  In the embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may output a control command indicating a winning type instead of the special figure designation command. This control command is a command set for each hit type, and the type of special figure cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each hit type, the overall control CPU 31a may grasp the hit type based on the change pattern designation command.

  In the embodiment, the sub control control board 31 may be omitted, and the presentation display control board 32 may execute the control executed by the sub control control board 31. Further, the sub general control board 31 and the effect display control board 32 may be integrated into one board. That is, any control board may execute the control executed by the sub integrated control board 31.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix or 7 segment LED display or a mechanical display such as a drum.

-Although the said embodiment was actualized in the pachinko game machine using a special figure and a decoration drawing, you may materialize in the pachinko game machine using only a special figure.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) Reservation storage means for storing the game ball detected by the start means for giving the start condition of the symbol change game as a start hold ball, and when the game ball is detected by the start means, the symbol change based on the detection Pre-decision determining means for pre-determining the content of the game effect, wherein the presenting means is stepwise over a plurality of symbol variation games including the symbol variation game to be determined by the prior effect determining means. 2. An option including an option indicating the determination result of the prior determination is presented to the player, and the effect control means selects the option indicating the content of the effect determined in advance. The gaming machine described.

(B) The production control means is a matching mode in which a reach result of the transition destination in which the selection result of the selection production and the selection production of the selection production are transferred after the selection production is completed, and the selection production destination of reach demonstration shifting after the end of the selection result of the selection effect is Ru was performed at any of the aspects of the mismatch aspects that do not match.

(C) wherein the alternative, the display including a special options displayed in selected embodiments in means when the jackpot is determined by the spruce determination.
(D) a player includes an operation selection means operable, the effect control means, you select the option in response to said operating means is operated.
(E) It is provided with a determination unit for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and the effect content of the symbol variation game indicated by the option in the selection effect is a reach effect for deriving a symbol combination as a result of the determination of success or failure A plurality of types of reach effects are set, and for each of the effect contents of the reach effects, a jackpot expectation degree indicating the probability that the symbol variation game will be a jackpot is determined.
(F) The presenting means presents one or more options for each symbol variation game.

  H1 to H4 ... display area, M2 ... second latent mode (specific effect mode), PA to PD ... panel (option), Q1 to Q22 ... presentation pattern, SW1 ... start port switch (starting means), Y1 to Y40 ... Preliminary determination command, 10 ... game board, 11 ... effect display device (display means), 12 ... special symbol display device, 15 ... start winning opening, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (presence / absence determination means, advance 30c ... main control RAM (holding storage means), 31 ... sub-general control board, 31a ... overall control CPU (selection judgment means, continuous effect determination means, mode transition control means), 31b ... ROM for overall control (presentation pattern storage means), 31c ... RAM for overall control, 32 ... effect display control board, 32a ... CPU for display control (effect control means, continuous effect execution control) Stage, presentation means).

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The choice with includes a performance control hand stage which performs control for displaying on the display unit game effects in FIG pattern change games, as the game effects, presents the option of showing the effect details of the symbol variation game to the player In a gaming machine where a selection effect is selected to select one of the options,
A presentation means for presenting the options in stages over a plurality of symbol variation games;
The effect control means causes the symbol variation game to be executed with the effect content indicated by the option selected in the selection effect ,
A selection determination means for determining whether or not to determine an option to be definitely selected in the selection effect,
When the determination result of the selection determination means is affirmative, after the presentation means presents a predetermined number or more options in the selection effect, the effect control means is in a state in which the options can be selected. On the other hand,
If the determination result of the selection determination means is negative, after the presentation means presents a smaller number of options than the specified number, the effect control means is in a state in which the options cannot be selected. A gaming machine characterized by There is an effect control means for performing control for displaying a game effect on the display means during the symbol variation game, and an option indicating the effect contents of the symbol variation game is presented to the player as the game effect, and among the options In a gaming machine in which a selection effect is performed to select any one option from
A presentation means for presenting the options in stages over a plurality of symbol variation games;
The effect control means causes the symbol variation game to be executed with the effect content indicated by the option selected in the selection effect,
The presenting means causes a part or all of the options presented on the display means to be in a non-presenting state, and then re-presents the options that are not presented in the symbol variation game after a predetermined number of times. Yu Technical machine shall be the. There is an effect control means for performing control for displaying a game effect on the display means during the symbol variation game, and an option indicating the effect contents of the symbol variation game is presented to the player as the game effect, and among the options In a gaming machine in which a selection effect is performed to select any one option from
A presentation means for presenting the options in stages over a plurality of symbol variation games;
The effect control means causes the symbol variation game to be executed with the effect content indicated by the option selected in the selection effect,
In the display means, a plurality of display areas for presenting each option are predetermined,
It further comprises a presentation pattern storage means for storing a plurality of presentation patterns that define the presentation order of each display area for presenting each option,
The presenting means is configured to present the options in each display area in a presentation order according to any one of the presentation patterns stored in the presentation pattern storage means,
The big hit expectation that indicates the level of probability that symbol variation game becomes big hit, Yu Technical machine you characterized in that made different for each of the presentation pattern.