JP5932615B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides a specific gaming state when a specific symbol is derived in a symbol variation game .

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, which enhances the interest of the player by notifying that the winning lottery result may be displayed during the result derivation effect. Examples of such pachinko gaming machines include those described in Patent Document 1. In this pachinko gaming machine, the fact that the winning lottery result may be displayed during the symbol variation as the result derivation effect is notified by whether or not the reach is generated.

  This Patent Document 1 discloses that the number of symbol fluctuations until the next reach occurs is determined by lottery every time a reach is generated. And in this patent document 1, when the number of symbol fluctuations is reached, the reach is forcibly generated when the lottery result of the winning lottery is off. In this way, the maximum number of times that no reach occurs is determined in advance, and the number of symbol fluctuations until the next occurrence of reach is determined uniquely.

JP 2004-242825 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, only the number of symbol fluctuations until the next occurrence of reach, which is the next deviation, is uniquely determined, and only reach occurs at a symbol variation frequency interval that is uniquely determined. . In addition, it is only repeated that the reach occurs at the interval of the number of symbol fluctuations that is uniquely determined, and in order to improve the fun of the game by efficiently arriving the scene that the player can enjoy, It leaves something to do.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to make it possible to efficiently entertain a scene that a player can enjoy and improve the interest of the game. Is to provide a machine.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a display device that executes a symbol variation game, and the particular symbol is derived in a gaming machine that grants a particular gaming state when a particular symbol is derived in the symbol variation game. Preliminary control means for performing control for causing the symbol variation game to include a plurality of types of specific preliminary announcements for which there is a possibility that there is a possibility, and a specific number of games for each specific preliminary announcement effect a specified number setting means for setting the number of executions of the symbol variation games, a notice determination unit determines whether the reached number of the is set defined game, wherein the notice control unit, the The specific notice effect that the notice determination means has determined to have reached the specified number of games is easier to accompany than when the specified number of games has not been reached, and can be set for the specific notice effect. The prescribed number of games upper limit number is Do, is configured as different, the specified number setting means, the less the possibility for certain announcement attraction than the likely the specific announcement attraction It is configured to easily set a small number as the specified number of games, and is configured to newly set the specified number of games for the specific notice effect when the specific notice effect is performed. In the case where the priority order is set in advance for the specific notice effect, and the number of executions of the symbol variation game has reached the specified number of games set for a plurality of specific notice effects. , A specific notice effect with a high priority is easily executed .

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is provided with a display device that executes a symbol variation game, and a game device that grants a specific gaming state when a specific symbol is derived in the symbol variation game, is accompanied by the symbol variation game. An effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the game effect to be executed and a notice effect including a plurality of kinds of specific notice effects for notifying that the specific symbol may be derived to the symbol variation game Notice control means for performing control to accompany, prescribed number setting means for setting a prescribed number of games for the specific notice effect, and the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game reaches the set prescribed number of games. A notice determining means for determining whether or not the notice content is determined by the notice content determining means, and the notice determining means reaches the prescribed number of games. If the content of the presentation corresponds to the specific notice effect that is determined to be, the specific notice effect is executed, and the content of the effect corresponding to the specific notice effect is at least partially different. May be.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently entertain a scene that a player can enjoy and improve the interest of the game.

The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram explaining a fluctuation pattern distribution table. The flowchart which shows the flow of a special symbol input process. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram explaining the production | presentation aspect of prior production. The flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch command setting process. The schematic diagram which shows the specific content specified with the kind of prefetch command, and a prefetch command. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of the various processes which concern on execution of prior production. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram explaining a ceiling determination table.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is mounted at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 11, an effect lamp L that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is disposed.

  In addition, a 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit (hit) lottery) whether or not it is a big hit (hit). Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed in a fixed stop state when the special symbol variable game ends. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that is a symbol that can recognize a jackpot, and a missing symbol that is a symbol that can recognize a loss. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player.

  The effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of decorative symbols (decorative drawings) for each symbol row. Each symbol row starts symbol variation (vertical scroll variation) in a predetermined variation direction when the symbol variation game as a result derivation effect is started.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the decorative drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 with a fixed stop. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. When the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed in a special stoppage game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  In addition, in the special-figure variation game, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is also confirmed and stopped. 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. That the change of the symbol is stopped means that 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. Hereinafter, when simply referred to as “symbol changing game”, it means a special symbol changing game and a decorative symbol changing game corresponding to the special symbol changing game.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 11, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls of the symbol variation game stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the number of stored start balls for the symbol variation game is referred to as “hold memory number”. The number of reserved memories is incremented by “1” when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A, 15B provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by “1” when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A, 15B during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of executions of the symbol variation game that is pending execution that has been started but has not yet started.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed on the lower left side of the special symbol hold display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagrams”) are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure.

  In addition, a reserved image display area (display area) H for displaying an image of the number of reserved memories (the number of starting reserved balls) is formed in the lower area of the image display unit GH. The reserved image display area H is configured by four individual display areas (individual areas) H1, H2, H3, and H4 corresponding to the upper limit number of the reserved storage numbers. Then, in the reserved image display area H, the number of reserved memories is notified by displaying the number of individual display areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories in a display mode with hold.

  For example, it is assumed that two game balls have entered the upper start winning opening 15A in a state in which no one stored ball is stored. In this case, the two individual display areas H1 and H2 are displayed in an on-hold display mode (in FIG. 1, colored (blue) circles) which is the display mode of the normal display area, while the remaining individual display areas H1 and H2 are displayed. The display areas H3 and H4 are displayed as images with no hold display (in FIG. 1, circles without color). As a result, a hold image (a mode of display with hold) indicating the symbol variation game on hold based on the start hold ball is displayed. Moreover, in the following description, the mode of display with hold may be referred to as hold image X1. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the frequency | count of the design variation game with which execution is hold | maintained only by counting the number of the individual display area | regions which are the display states with a holding | maintenance. The display mode of the hold image display area H is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Details will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the game board 10, an upper start winning opening 15 </ b> A serving as a start opening having an upper winning opening 15 a serving as a game ball entrance is disposed below the effect display device 11. . An upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning opening 15A. The upper start winning opening 15A can give a starting 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 upper start opening switch SW1.

  Also, below the upper start winning opening 15A, a lower start winning opening 15B as a start opening having a lower winning opening 15b as a game ball receiving opening is disposed. The lower start winning opening 15B is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The lower start winning opening 15B is in an open state in which the entrance is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is easy to enter, while the entrance ball is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 16 It is considered as a closed state where it is difficult to enter the ball. That is, the opening / closing blade 16 changes the lower winning opening 15b of the lower start winning opening 15B from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. Further, a lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the lower start winning port 15B. The lower start winning opening 15B can give a starting 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 lower start opening switch SW2.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the lower start winning opening 15B is opened. When the lottery per lot is won, the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easier for the game ball to enter the lower start winning opening 15B, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the winning ball of the symbol variation game. Can be obtained.

  A large winning opening 20 is disposed below the lower start winning opening 15B. The special winning opening 20 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and includes a special winning opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of the special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 2).

  A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 20. The big winning opening 20 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the entering gaming balls with the count switch SW3. The big winning opening 20 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 21 during the big hit game, so that a game ball is allowed to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  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 over, a variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) is given. In the variable state, when the fluctuation time of the normal 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”)) In the variable state, the lottery per lottery varies from low probability to high probability, and in the variable state, when the lottery per general symbol is won, The opening / closing blade 16 opens and closes a number of times, and in the variable state, the opening / closing blade 16 is based on the fact that one lottery was won per time when the lottery was won per ordinary drawing. The opening time is longer than that in the non-variable state.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is given until the next big hit occurs or until the predetermined variable upper limit number of symbol change games is completed. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 15B 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.

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

  In determining the jackpot symbol (special figure), a special figure distribution random number, which will be described later, is used, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the special figure distribution random number. In the jackpot symbol (special figure), for each special figure, a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for special figure distribution (in this embodiment, all 100 integer values from 0 to 99) are given in a predetermined number In the embodiment, it is distributed one by one.

  Specifically, 80 values ranging from special figure distribution random numbers “0” to “79” are distributed to symbol A. On the other hand, 20 random numbers for special figure distribution “80” to “99” are distributed to symbol B.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game and the symbol 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 completed, a round game in which the special winning opening 20 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 20 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). It is released until a ball enters or until a predetermined round game time (25 seconds in this embodiment) 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 this embodiment, the jackpot of symbol A gives 16 rounds of jackpot game, and regardless of the game status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (regardless of the game), after the jackpot game ends, until the next jackpot lottery is won , Probably change state and change state are given. In addition, the big hit of symbol B gives 16 rounds of big hit game, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (regardless of the game), after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state is not given (non-probability change state is given) ) And the variable state is given with the maximum number of times of change of “100 times” as the upper limit.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 30 for controlling 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. Further, on the back side of the machine, based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission of the effect lamp L An effect control board 31 for controlling various operations of the sound output mode of the mode and the speaker SP is provided.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, 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 necessary data. A main control RAM 30c capable of writing and reading is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various solenoids SOL1, SOL2, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a is a numerical data such as a big hit determination random number (a hit determination random number), a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a universal pattern determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number. A random number update process (random number generation process) is performed to update the various random number values in a predetermined numerical range at predetermined intervals. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure allocating random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be generated when the jackpot is made, that is, the special chart having the jackpot 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 that determines the variation content of the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, it functions as numerical data updating means for updating various random number values within a predetermined numerical range.

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 that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The big hit judgment value is a low probability big hit judgment value (low probability judgment value) used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state and a high probability big hit judgment value (high probability judgment) used in the big hit lottery in the probability variation state. Value). The set number of high-accuracy determination values is set larger than the set number of low-accuracy determination values. Further, the high accuracy determination value includes a low accuracy determination value. The low-accuracy determination value and the high-accuracy determination value have different total numbers, but some of the set values are common values. The common value is a value that matches the value of the jackpot determination random number in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the high accuracy determination value, other values except the common value are non-common values different from the low accuracy determination value (common value). The non-common value 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 reach lottery for determining 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 (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240). It is determined from among. As shown in FIG. 3A, the reach determination value varies depending on the number of reserved memories in the situation where the reach lottery is performed.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories after 1 subtraction is “0” or “1” at the start of the symbol variation game, 29 values from “0” to “28” are set as reach determination values. It has been established. In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved memories after 1 subtraction is “2” at the start of the symbol variation game, 19 values “0” to “18” are determined as reach determination values. In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved memories after 1 subtraction is “3” at the start of the symbol variation game, three values “0” to “2” are defined as reach determination values. As described above, the reach determination value is determined so as to always include “0” to “2” regardless of the number of reserved memories, while the value and the number thereof differ depending on the number of reserved memories. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the reach determination random number, the values “0” to “2” are the common reach determination values, while the values “3” to “28” are the non-common reach determination values. A value from “29” to “240” is a non-reach determination value.

  The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the lottery per common figure, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for determination per common figure. It should be noted that the number of judgment values per common map varies depending on the presence or absence of the variable state. Specifically, it is determined that the set value of the determination value per universal figure in the variable state is larger than the determination value per normal figure in the non-variable state.

  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 defined in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the variation patterns P1 to P3 are variation patterns for deviation variation that can be selected when neither of the big hit lottery or the reach lottery is won. The fluctuation pattern P1 is associated with “normal fluctuation” as fluctuation contents, the fluctuation pattern P2 is associated with “shortening fluctuation” as fluctuation contents, and the fluctuation pattern P3 is associated with “super-shortening fluctuation” as fluctuation contents. Yes. 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.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the variation patterns P4 to P12 are variation patterns for losing reach variation that can be selected when the big win lottery is not won and the reach lottery is won. ing. Further, the variation patterns P13 to P21 are variation patterns for variation of big hit that can be selected when the big hit lottery is won.

  The fluctuation patterns P4 to P6 and P13 to P15 are associated with normal reach (NR) and normal reach NR1 to NR3, respectively, as fluctuation contents. The fluctuation patterns P7 to P12 and P16 to P21 are associated with super reach SR1a to SR1c (SR1) and super reach SR2a to SR2c (SR2), respectively, as fluctuation contents.

  In the normal reach, the same decorative drawing is derived in a plurality of predetermined symbol rows (in this embodiment, two columns of the left column and the right column) to form a reach, and the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) ) Is the reach production of the variation content that derives the decoration drawing. Super Reach is a normal reach effect, after the remaining one row is changing or after the change has stopped, for example, a specific character appears and transitions (develops) to “XX Reach” called by the name of the appearing character. It is the reach production of the fluctuation content which derives the figure.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree indicating the level of the possibility of a big hit increases in the order of the reach of normal reach <super reach. Further, during normal reach, the big hit expectation degree indicating the level of possibility of big hit becomes higher in the order of normal reach NR1 <normal reach NR2 <normal reach NR3. In addition, among the super reach, the super hit SR1a <super reach SR1b <super reach SR1c <super reach SR2a <super reach SR2b <super reach SR2c, in the order of the big hit expectation degree indicating the possibility of the big hit increases. . In addition, in order to set a big hit expectation degree in a specific game effect (reach effect), in the case of jackpot, which occupies the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of jackpot and the ratio selected in the case of a loss It is sufficient to increase the ratio selected for.

  The variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed to the variation patterns described above. That is, in the present embodiment, one variation pattern is specified from the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. The main control ROM 30b of the present embodiment stores a variation pattern distribution table in which variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed for each variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the number of reserved memory, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number are distributed to the variation patterns allocated to the success / failure of the big hit lottery. Yes. That is, in this embodiment, when the success or failure of the big hit lottery is off, one variation pattern is specified from the variation pattern distribution random number value, the number of reserved storages, and the reach determination random number value.

  Specifically, when the success or failure of the big hit lottery is off, the variation patterns P4 to P4 are set on the condition that the number of reserved memories and the value of the reach determination random number that matches the reach determination value corresponding to the number of reserved memories. P12 is assigned, and the variation pattern distribution random number is assigned to each of them. In this case, the variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed to the variation patterns P4 to P12 in different manners based on the number of reserved storage. For example, when the reserved storage number is “0” or “1”, a predetermined number of “0” to “162” is assigned to the variation pattern P4 as the random number for variation pattern distribution. When the number of reserved memories is “2”, a predetermined number of “0” to “153” is assigned to the variation pattern P4 as random number values for distribution pattern distribution.

  In addition, when the success or failure of the big hit lottery is off, any of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is set on the condition that the number of reserved memories and the value of the reach determination random number that does not match the reach determination according to the number of reserved memories. Is distributed. In this case, the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution is distributed only to the variation pattern distributed according to the number of reserved memories. For example, when the reserved storage number is “0” or “1”, the variation pattern P1 is distributed, and the variation pattern distribution random number is distributed only to the variation pattern P1. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the variation pattern P2 is distributed, and the variation pattern distribution random number is distributed only to the variation pattern P2.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3B, the type of jackpot and the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution are distributed to the variation pattern that is distributed to the jackpot of the success / failure of the jackpot lottery. That is, in this embodiment, when the success or failure of the big hit lottery is a big hit, one fluctuation pattern is specified from the type of the big hit and the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution.

  Specifically, when the big hit lottery is a big hit, regardless of the type of the big hit, the variation patterns P13 to P21 are distributed, and the random number for variation pattern distribution is distributed to each of these. ing. In this case, the variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed to the variation patterns P13 to P21 in different manners based on the type of jackpot. For example, when the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is symbol A, a designated number of “0” to “64” is distributed as the random number for variation pattern distribution to the variation pattern P13, whereas When the symbol (special symbol) is symbol B, a predetermined number of “0” to “79” is allocated to the variation pattern P13 as random number values for variation pattern distribution.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations according to a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and necessary data. An effect control RAM 31c capable of writing and reading is provided. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites the value before update by updating the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals and storing (setting) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The effect control CPU 31a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which the symbol variation game is started). The effect display device 11, the effect lamp L, and the speaker SP are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.) for controlling the display mode of the effect display device 11. In addition, the effect control ROM 31b stores various light emission pattern patterns for controlling the light emission pattern of the effect lamp L and various sound patterns for controlling the sound output pattern of the speaker SP.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores a sub-side variation pattern distribution table having the same contents as the variation pattern distribution table stored in the main control ROM 30b.

  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.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B (step S11). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the upper start port switch SW1 or the lower start port switch SW2 detects a game ball is input. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S12). When this determination result is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved memory number and rewrites the reserved memory number (step S13). In step S <b> 13, the main control CPU 30 a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so that the number of hold memories after the addition of 1 is obtained. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c that stores the number of stored start and hold balls of the symbol variation game functions as a storage unit.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the values of various random numbers of the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c, Is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step S14). In step S14, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot type corresponding to the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set in a special figure type flag indicating. In this special figure type flag, a special symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random number, that is, a value for distinguishing the symbols A and B is set. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after adding 1 in the transmission buffer. This hold designation command is output in the control cycle after the next cycle. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the jackpot 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, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination as to whether or not the hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0 (zero)”. . If the determination result of the hold determination is negative, that is, the number of hold memories 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, if the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, that is, if the hold storage number is larger than “0 (zero)” (“1” or more), the main control CPU 30a includes a pending symbol variation game. Subtract 1 from the number of stored memory. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so that the hold memory number after the 1 subtraction becomes the same as the 1 subtraction of the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command instructing the hold storage number after 1 subtraction in the transmission buffer. This hold designation command is output in the control cycle after the next cycle. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is started on the condition that there is a pending symbol variation game in this way.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the reserved storage number. In this case, the main control CPU 30a reads out the value of the random number for jackpot determination corresponding to the start hold ball stored earliest among the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 30c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination value, and executes a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not a probability variation state is given.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the reserved storage number, and displays the special big hit symbol of the special figure corresponding to the value as a special symbol display device. 12 is determined as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit reads out the values of the random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution associated with the number of reserved memories, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation based on these values. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number, compares the value with the reach determination value, and compares the reach determination value with the reach determination value. A reach lottery is executed to determine whether they match. Note that the reach determination value is changed depending on the number of reserved memories.

  When the determination result of the reach lottery is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop, and determines the variation pattern distribution random number associated with the reserved memory number. Values are read out, and based on these values, a variation pattern for variation in reach reach is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach lottery is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display the fixed stop, and distributes the variation pattern associated with the reserved memory number. Random values are read out, and based on these values, a variation pattern for deviation variation is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determined items to the effect control board 31 (effect 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.

Further, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the big hit game to be executed by the big hit game processing for performing the big hit game.
That is, when the main control CPU 30a grants the probability change state after the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability change flag in the main control RAM 30c so that the content is controlled to the probability change state, and also indicates the probability change instruction that indicates the probability change state. Output the command. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag in the main control RAM 30c so that the content is controlled to the non-probability variation state when not giving the probability variation state after the big hit game is finished, and instructs that it is in the non-probability variation state. Output an indeterminate variable command.

  In addition, when giving the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets an operation flag in the main control RAM 30c so as to control the variable state, and an operation command for instructing the variable state. Is output. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets the operation flag in the main control RAM 30c so that the content is controlled to the non-variable state when not giving the variable state, and instructs the non-variable state. Output inactive command. Further, when providing the variable state as well as the uncertain variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets the variable upper limit number of times as a number of operations in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, each time the symbol variation game is executed, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of operations, and when the value becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a controls the non-variable state at the end of the symbol variation game. The operation flag is set so that a non-operation command is output. The main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations to “0” at the start of the big hit game, thereby controlling the gaming state during the big hit game to the non-probable variation state and the non-variable state. To do.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop according to the command. When the jackpot symbol is instructed as a special figure, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a jackpot symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot as a decorative drawing.

  Specifically, when the jackpot symbol indicating symbol A is instructed, the CPU 31a for effect control has [111], [222], [333], [444], [555], [666] ] Or [777]. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol indicating the symbol B is instructed, [222], [444], or [666] is determined as the jackpot symbol combination.

  On the other hand, if a special symbol is designated as a misplaced symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a misplaced symbol combination as a decorative diagram. At this time, when the variation pattern for variation in the reach reach is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines [121] or the like as the combination of symbols including the symbol combination of reach. On the other hand, when a variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines [123] or the like as a symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image data. Thereafter, when an all symbols stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a displays the determined decoration on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped and ends the symbol variation game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative display of the effect display device 11, and based on the measured time and the image display data, the image is displayed. The image displayed on the display unit GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  The production control CPU 31a selects a light emission mode pattern based on the production content (variation content) corresponding to the instructed variation pattern, and changes the light emission mode of the production lamp L based on the light emission mode pattern. Control. Further, the effect control CPU 31a selects a sound pattern based on the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the specified variation pattern, and controls the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the sound pattern.

  When the hold designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to display the hold image on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 in the display mode designated by the hold designation command. More specifically, when inputting a hold designation command that is output in accordance with the addition of the number of hold memories, the effect control CPU 31a increases the number of individual display areas that are set to display with hold by one. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. On the other hand, when inputting a hold designation command that is output with 1 subtraction of the number of reserved memories, the effect control CPU 31a displays the individual display area in a non-holding mode, and sets the individual display area as a holding-present display mode. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to decrease the number of. In the present embodiment, the held image display area H functions as a held ball number display means for notifying the number of times the symbol variation game is held pending.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command, the effect control RAM 31c sets information indicating the probability change state or the change state application state in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state or a change state depending on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, when the jackpot symbol indicating the symbol B is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a sets the change upper limit number of times in the effect control RAM 31c as the sub-side operation frequency. The effect control CPU 31a decrements the sub-side operation count by 1 each time a variation pattern designation command is input.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment configured as described above, a symbol variation game that has specific contents advantageous to the player can be held (stored) among the symbol variation games that are suspended from being executed. A pre-effect (pre-reading effect) is performed as a notice effect to notify the user of the high and low nature. In the present embodiment, specific presentation contents advantageous to the player are won in the big hit lottery or a reach presentation is performed.

Hereinafter, the prior effect performed in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the pre-production of the present embodiment causes any one of the pre-productions to be classified into four types with different modes suggesting the possibility.

  And as shown to Fig.5 (a), in the pre-production, the holding | maintenance change aspect which changes the display mode of any individual display area which is performed in the holding | maintenance image display area H, and has become the mode with a holding presence display. May be done in

  The pre-effect by the hold change mode changes the color of the hold image X1 in the individual display area corresponding to the symbol change game to be prefetched from the blue to red in the individual display area in the display mode with hold. Thus, it is performed in a manner that suggests that there is a possibility that the content will be a specific effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the individual display area H3 is to be prefetched, the reserved image X1 in the individual display area H3 is blue in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. To red (represented with “red” for convenience of explanation). Subsequently, when the symbol variation game is executed and digested, in the image display unit GH, the display position of the held image X1 after the change is changed from the individual display region H3 to the individual display region H2, and the symbol to be prefetched is displayed. The changed hold image X1 is displayed over a plurality of symbol variation games until the variation game is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the pre-production may be performed in the pre-read zone mode that is executed in the image display unit GH and changes the background image from the normal normal background Ga to the dedicated pre-read background Gb. is there.

  The pre-effect by the pre-reading zone mode may change the background of the image display unit GH, so that the symbol variation game to be pre-read may be played in the individual display area that is in the display mode with hold. That is, it is performed in a manner that suggests that there is a possibility of having a specific performance content.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the symbol variation game corresponding to the individual display area H3 is to be prefetched, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 uses the normal background Ga to the prefetch background Gb (description of the explanation). For the sake of convenience, it is expressed as “prefetched zone”. Subsequently, when the symbol variation game is executed and digested, the image display unit GH displays the prefetched background Gb after the change over a plurality of symbol variation games until the symbol variation game to be prefetched is executed. Is displayed. In the pre-production in the pre-read zone mode, the hold image X1 in the individual display area that is in the hold-display mode is not changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the pre-production is executed in the image display unit GH, and the slot image ST is displayed on the left side of the reserved image display area H, so that a pachinko slot machine, so-called “time” is displayed. In some cases, the game is performed in a look-ahead slot mode in which the patterns are aligned to resemble the game characteristics of a “pipe-type game machine (pachislot)”.

  The pre-effect in the pre-read slot mode is that there is a possibility that a symbol variation game as a pre-read target may be performed in the individual display area that is in the display mode with hold by aligning the pattern in the slot image ST. That is, it is performed in a manner that suggests that there is a possibility that the content will be a specific effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the individual display area H3 is prefetched, the slot image ST is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Subsequently, when the symbol variation game is executed and digested, the image display unit GH indicates the symbol in the slot image ST over a plurality of symbol variation games until the symbol variation game to be prefetched is executed. Rotate like this, and finally the pattern is aligned and displayed. It should be noted that in the pre-production in the pre-read slot mode, the display mode of the reserved image X1 in the individual display area that is in the display mode with hold changes from blue to the letter “S”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, the pre-production may be performed in the normal prefetching mode in which the special effect image EF is displayed for each symbol variation game, which is executed in the image display unit GH.

  The pre-effect in the normal prefetching mode is that there is a possibility that a symbol variation game to be prefetched may be played in the individual display area that is in the holding display mode by causing the effect image EF to appear. It is performed in a manner that suggests that there is a possibility that it will be a specific production content.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5D, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the individual display area H3 is to be prefetched, the effect display image is displayed in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 in accordance with the start of the symbol variation game. EF is displayed. Subsequently, when the symbol variation game is executed and digested, the image display unit GH displays an effect image EF every time the symbol variation game to be read ahead is executed a plurality of times. Is done. In the pre-production in the pre-read zone mode, the hold image X1 in the individual display area that is in the hold-display mode is not changed.

Hereinafter, the process which concerns on execution of prior production is demonstrated.
First, a prefetch command setting process related to execution of a pre-production will be described.
In the pre-read command setting process, whether or not the value of the random number for jackpot determination acquired at the time of detecting the entrance of a game ball at the upper start winning slot 15A or the lower start winning slot 15B in the special symbol input process matches a predetermined determination value. This is a process for instructing the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) prior to the start of the symbol variation game corresponding to the incoming ball detection. Furthermore, the prefetch command setting process is a process for setting so that the first prefetch command for instructing the result of the random number determination can be output to the effect control CPU 31a later.

  In the pre-read command setting process, a second pre-read command that indicates the value of the random number for reach determination acquired when the game ball is detected in the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B is also set. To do. Further, in the prefetch command setting process, a third prefetch command for instructing the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution obtained when the game ball is detected at the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B is also added. To set. Such a prefetch command setting process is executed by the main control CPU 30a, and is continuously executed after the special symbol input process is completed.

  In the following description, “when entering (detecting) a ball into the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B” means the execution time of the prefetch command setting process. Further, in the following description, “when the symbol variation game starts” means an execution period of the special symbol start process.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the prefetch command setting process, when the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number in step S14 of the special symbol input process, whether or not the value matches the common value. (Step S21: random number determination). If this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a generates a first prefetch command indicating that the common value matches the common value, and sets it in the transmission buffer (step S22). In step S22, the main control CPU 30a generates a first prefetch command that also indicates the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories after adding 1) during the prefetch command setting process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number determined in step S21 matches the non-common value (step S24: random number determination). If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a generates a first prefetch command indicating that it matches the non-common value, and sets it in the transmission buffer (step S25). In step S25, the main control CPU 30a generates a first prefetch command that also indicates the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories after adding 1) during the prefetch command setting process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S24 is negative, the main control CPU 30a issues a first look-ahead command indicating that the value of the jackpot determination random number determined in step S24 does not match the common value and the non-common value (mismatch). It is generated and set in the transmission buffer (step S26). In step S <b> 26, the main control CPU 30 a generates a first prefetch command that also indicates the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories after adding 1) during the prefetch command setting process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a that has shifted from step S23 to step S23 generates various prefetch commands shown below in addition to the first prefetch commands set in steps S22, S25, and S26, and sets them in the transmission buffer. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates a second look-ahead command for instructing the value of the reach determination random number acquired in step S14 of the special symbol input process, and sets it in the transmission buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a third prefetch command for instructing the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution acquired in step S14 of the special symbol input process, and sets it in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs various prefetch commands set in the main control RAM 30c (transmission buffer) to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing in a process different from the prefetch command setting process. Then, the effect control CPU 31a that inputs various prefetch commands corresponds to the result of the entrance detection with the results of the various determinations executed by the main control CPU 30a and the specific values of the various random numbers acquired at the time of the entrance detection. It can be acquired (understood) prior to the start of the symbol variation game.

  Further, at the start of the pre-read command setting process, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved memory number as a result of the game ball entering the upper start winning port 15A or the lower start winning port 15B, and the main control RAM 30c. Has already been rewritten. In addition, since the main control CPU 30a is before executing the special symbol start process at the start of the prefetch command setting process, 1 is subtracted from the reserved storage number after adding 1 as the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. Absent.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs the process of selecting and determining the variation pattern for one symbol variation game only in the special symbol start process (one set of processes). On the other hand, in the pre-read command setting process performed prior to the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a selects a change pattern random number for use in selecting and determining a change pattern in the special symbol start process later, An instruction is given to the effect control CPU 31a for each value of the reach determination random number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines whether or not the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches a predetermined determination value when the ball enters (detects) the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B. It functions as a determination means when the execution condition is satisfied.

Next, the contents specified by the production control CPU 31a by inputting various prefetch commands will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, information can be specified from the upper byte and the lower byte of various prefetch commands set in various processes of the prefetch command setting process.

  That is, “D4H” or “D5H” is set in the upper byte of the first look-ahead command, and whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number matches the common value or the non-common value from such upper byte. Information based on jackpots and outages can be identified. Also, “00H” to “0BH” are set in the lower byte of the first prefetch command, and the information on the big hit and the loss can be specified by the combination with the upper byte. For example, from the upper byte “D4H”, it can be specified that the value of the random number for jackpot determination coincides with the common value or the non-common value, and from the lower byte “01H” combined therewith, the reserved storage number “ 2 ”and the jackpot result that matches the common value can be identified. Further, from the upper byte “D5H”, it can be specified that the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not coincide with the common value or the non-common value, and from the lower byte “09H” combined therewith, the reserved storage number “ 2 ”and outlier results can be identified. In FIG. 7, “Hold 1”, “Hold 2”, “Hold 3”, “Hold 4” mean the number of reserved memories, “Common hit” means “Big hit that matches the common value”, “Uncommon hit” means “big hit that matches the non-common value”.

  Further, “D0H” or “D1H” is set in the upper byte of the second prefetch command, and information regarding the random number for reach determination can be specified from such upper byte. Also, “00H” to “7FH” or “00H” to “70H” are set in the lower byte of the second prefetch command, and a specific value of the reach determination random number is specified by a combination with the upper byte. be able to. For example, the value “0” to “127” can be specified from the upper byte “D0H”, and the value “1” can be specified from the lower byte “01H” combined therewith. Further, the value “128” to “240” can be specified from the upper byte “D1H”, and the value “129” can be specified from the lower byte “01H” combined therewith.

  Further, “D2H” or “D3H” is set in the upper byte of the third prefetch command, and information regarding the random number for distribution pattern distribution can be specified from such upper byte. In addition, “00H” to “7FH” or “00H” to “6EH” are set in the lower byte of the third look-ahead command, and a specific value of the random number for distributing the variation pattern is set by combining with the upper byte. Can be identified. For example, the value “0” to “127” can be specified from the upper byte “D2H”, and the value “1” can be specified from the lower byte “01H” combined therewith. Further, the value of “128” to “238” can be specified from the upper byte “D3H”, and the value of “129” can be specified from the lower byte “01H” combined therewith.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a uses the first prefetch command input from the main control CPU 30a as a prefetch target for the symbol variation game corresponding to the entrance detection, and for the big hit determination prior to the start of the symbol variation game. It is possible to specify (determine) in advance the results of jackpot and loss based on the value of the random number. The effect control CPU 31a uses the second prefetch command input from the main control CPU 30a to specify (determine) a specific value of the reach determination random number in advance prior to the start of the symbol variation game to be prefetched. )can do. Further, the effect control CPU 31a uses the third prefetch command input from the main control CPU 30a to specify in advance a specific value of the random number for variation pattern distribution prior to the start of the symbol variation game to be prefetched. (Determination) can be made.

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs various prefetch commands, each time these commands are input, the command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the number of reserved memories indicated by the command. Remember.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a, when starting the symbol variation game (when the variation pattern designation command is input), stores various prefetch commands stored in the storage area associated with the stored memory number “1” that is stored earliest. Is stored in association with the execution area for executing the current symbol variation game. The effect control CPU 31a then stores various prefetch commands 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 effect control CPU 31a stores the various prefetch commands 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 effect control CPU 31a stores various prefetch commands stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” (shift processing). ).

In the present embodiment, with the start of the big hit game, various prefetch commands stored in the effect control RAM 31c and various information related to the execution of the pre-effect are deleted.
Next, the variation content (variation pattern) identified based on various information that can be identified by the effect control CPU 31a with various prefetch commands will be described.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that, when the big win with the common value is specified by the first prefetch command, it becomes a big win regardless of the game state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game to be prefetched. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the variation content from the variation pattern distribution random number value instructed by the third prefetch command.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a specifies a big hit with a non-common value with the first look-ahead command, the effect control CPU 31a regards it as a break regardless of the gaming state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game to be look-ahead, and identifies that it is a break To do. When a big hit with a non-common value is specified by such a first prefetch command, if the gaming state at the time of execution of the symbol change game to be prefetched is a probabilistic change state, the big win in the actual symbol change game Will be.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a specifies a shift in the first prefetch command, the presentation control CPU 31a further determines the prefetch target symbol based on the value of the reach determination random number indicated by the second prefetch command. One of “reach determination” accompanied by reach production, “reach non-confirmation” that may not be accompanied by reach production, and “complete deviation” not accompanied by reach production is specified. It should be noted that the case where the shift is instructed in this way includes the case where the result of specifying the big hit with the non-common value by the first prefetch command is specified to be a shift.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 31a specifies “reach determination” when specifying the value of the common reach determination value by the second prefetch command. In addition, when the value of the non-common reach determination value is specified by the second prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a specifies “reach non-confirmed”. In addition, when the non-reach determination value is specified by the second look-ahead command, the effect control CPU 31a specifies “complete deviation”. When specifying “reach determination”, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the variation pattern from the value of the variation pattern distribution random number instructed by the third look-ahead command. When specifying “reach non-confirmed”, the effect control CPU 31a estimates the situation at the time of execution of the symbol variation game, specifically the number of reserved memories even if the value specified by the third prefetch command is specified. Therefore, the variation pattern at the time of execution of the symbol variation game cannot be specified (unknown).

As described above, the effect control CPU 31a performs processing for executing the pre-effect based on the contents that can be specified from the information instructed by the various prefetch commands.
Next, the process executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the prior effect will be described.

  The effect control CPU 31a inputs various prefetch commands, that is, each time the main control CPU 30a determines a ball entry detection to each start winning opening, whether or not to execute the pre-effect, A process for determining an aspect is performed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a performs various processes according to the processing order shown in FIG. First, the effect control CPU 31a performs various processes such as an in-execution determination process, an on-hold determination process, and a pre-effect determination process based on hold information regarding various prefetch commands held in the effect control RAM 31c (effect control side). Do.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a performs an in-execution determination process for determining whether or not the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for deviation variation is being executed (execution of deviation variation). In the determination of the in-execution determination process, the effect control CPU 31a uses the contents stored in association with the execution area for executing the current symbol variation game. When the determination result of the in-execution determination process is not executing the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for deviation variation (other than the above), it is determined that the pre-effect is not performed (none).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the in-execution determination process is executing the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for deviation variation, the presentation control CPU 31a has complete hold information for all of the holds on hold at that time. The in-hold determination process is performed to determine whether or not the content specifies the outlier (all incomplete in the hold). When the determination result of the in-hold determination process indicates that the hold information for all of the holds on hold at that time is not completely different (other than the above), the effect control CPU 31a determines that the pre-effect is not executed (none). .

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the determination process in the hold indicates that the hold information for all the holds in the hold at that time is completely out of order, the effect control CPU 31a determines that all the holds in the hold that are held at that time are pre-staged. A pre-production effect determination process is performed to determine whether or not the player has not won. When the determination result of this pre-production determination process is not a non-winning of all the pre-productions on hold at that time (other than the above), the production control CPU 31a decides not to execute the pre-production (none).

  The effect control CPU 31a sets the prefetch flag in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c so that the pre-effect is being executed while the pre-effect is being executed. In addition, a pre-read flag having contents indicating that the preliminary presentation is not being executed or the preliminary presentation is not being executed is set. In addition, during execution of the pre-production of the present embodiment, the case where the execution of the pre-production is determined internally even if the pre-production is not actually executed on the appearance of the player is included. For this reason, when it is said that the preliminary presentation of this embodiment is not being executed, it means that the preliminary presentation has not been executed, that is, the preliminary presentation is not won.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the pre-production determination process is not selected for all the pre-productions that are on hold at that time, the production control CPU 31a reads various prefetches stored (set) in the production control RAM 31c. Based on the counter, various processes such as a prefetch counter determination process, a prefetch type determination process, a first prefetch command determination process, and an effect mode determination process are performed.

Here, various prefetch counters of this embodiment will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a determines the number of symbol variation games (hereinafter referred to as "various aspect counters") that have been performed after the symbol variation game to be prefetched for each of the prior representations of a plurality of types of representations. When the number of ceiling games set individually for each effect mode is reached, a situation is set in which a pre-effect in the corresponding effect mode is forcibly executed. In the present embodiment, as a pre-effect by such a specific effect mode, a hold change mode, a pre-read slot mode, and a pre-read zone mode excluding the normal pre-read mode are defined.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, a holding change mode counter that indicates the number of symbol change games that have been played after the symbol change game to be prefetched in advance effect by the holding change mode forcibly executes the holding change mode. Provided to set the situation. This on-hold change mode counter means the number of symbol variation games that have been continuously performed without the decision to execute the pre-production based on the on-hold change mode.

  Then, each time the production control CPU 31a is instructed to start the symbol variation game after the symbol variation game to be prefetched for the pre-production by the variation variation mode, the retention control mode counter stored in the effect control RAM 31c is displayed. “1” is subtracted and counted. In addition, when the pre-effect by the hold change mode is started, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of ceiling games for the hold change mode as the specified number, and newly sets it as the hold change mode counter of the effect control RAM 31c ( Reset (reset)).

  In addition, a prefetch slot mode counter indicating the number of symbol variation games that have been played after the symbol variation game to be prefetched in advance effect by the prefetch slot mode is prepared for setting a situation in which the prefetch slot mode is forcibly executed. Has been. This pre-read slot mode counter means the number of symbol variation games that have been continuously performed without executing the pre-production in the pre-read slot mode.

  Each time the effect control CPU 31a is instructed to start the symbol change game after the symbol change game to be prefetched in the pre-effect slot mode, the prefetch slot mode counter stored in the effect control RAM 31c is set. “1” is subtracted and counted. The effect control CPU 31a determines the number of ceiling games for the pre-read slot mode as the prescribed number when the pre-effect in the pre-read slot mode is started, and is newly set as the pre-read slot mode counter of the effect control RAM 31c ( Reset (reset)).

  In addition, a prefetch zone mode counter indicating the number of symbol variation games that have been played after the symbol variation game to be prefetched in the pre-production zone mode is prepared for setting a situation in which the prefetch zone mode is forcibly executed. Has been. This pre-read zone mode counter means the number of symbol variation games that have been continuously performed without executing the pre-production in the pre-read zone mode.

  Then, each time the effect control CPU 31a is instructed to start the symbol change game after the symbol change game to be prefetched in the pre-effect zone mode, the prefetch zone mode counter stored in the effect control RAM 31c is set. “1” is subtracted and counted. The effect control CPU 31a determines the number of ceiling games for the pre-read zone mode as the prescribed number when the pre-effect in the pre-read zone mode is started, and is newly set as the pre-read zone mode counter of the effect control RAM 31c ( Reset (reset)).

  Returning to the description of the various processes, using the values of the various aspect counters, the effect control CPU 31a has the value of the various aspect counters stored in the effect control RAM 31c of “0 (zero)”. Prefetch counter determination processing is performed to determine whether or not. In the present embodiment, in the prefetch counter judgment process, judgment is performed in the order of prefetch zone mode counter → prefetch slot mode counter → holding change mode counter.

  That is, in the prefetch counter determination process, the effect control CPU 31a uses the first prefetch command when the value of the prefetch zone mode counter is “0 (zero)” (ie, when the number of ceiling games has been reached). A first prefetch command determination process for determining the specified contents is performed. In the determination of the first prefetch command determination process, the effect control CPU 31a uses the content stored as the prefetch target hold information in the current process.

  When the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process is any one of D4H00H to 03H, the effect control CPU 31a performs the pre-effect as well as whether or not to perform the pre-effect using the mode determination table 2-1. An effect mode determination process is performed to determine the effect mode in the case of making it. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process is any of D4H04H to 07H or D5H, the effect control CPU 31a uses the aspect determination table 2-2 to determine whether or not to perform the pre-effect. An effect mode determination process is performed to determine the effect mode in the case where the prior effect is performed. The effect mode determination process in this case is performed by assigning random numbers to either the “prefetch zone mode” that causes the pre-production in the pre-read zone mode or “none” that does not perform the pre-production.

Here, the mode determination tables 2-1 and 2-2 will be described.
The mode determination tables 2-1 and 2-2 are configured so that only the effect mode of the pre-read zone mode can be determined when the prior effect is performed. And in the mode determination table 2-1, which is used when the big hit at the common value is specified by the CPU 31a for effect control, the pre-effect in the pre-read zone mode is performed regardless of the effect contents in the actual symbol variation game. Random numbers are assigned so that it is determined to be performed. On the other hand, in the mode determination table 2-2 used when the big hit or the non-common value is specified by the effect control CPU 31a, the reach determination table 2-2 is “reach determination”, and super reach SR2a to SR2c (SR2). Random numbers are distributed so that it is determined to perform pre-production in the pre-read zone mode when it is specified. In this mode determination table 2-2, random numbers are distributed so that it is determined not to perform the pre-production when “reach non-confirmed” or “completely out of date” is specified.

  On the other hand, in the prefetch counter determination process, when the value of the prefetch zone mode counter is not “0 (zero)” (“NO”), the value of the prefetch slot mode counter is “0 (zero)”. It is determined whether or not there is. Then, when the value of the prefetch slot mode counter is “0 (zero)” (“YES”), that is, when the number of ceiling games has been reached, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first prefetch command determination process.

  When the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process in this case is any of D4H00H to 03H, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect mode determination process using the mode determination table 3-1. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process in this case is any of D4H04H to 07H or D5H system, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect mode determination process using the mode determination table 3-2. . The effect mode determination process in this case is performed by assigning a random number to either “prefetch slot mode” in which the pre-production in the pre-read slot mode is performed or “none” in which the pre-production is not performed.

Here, the mode determination tables 3-1 and 3-2 will be described.
The mode determination tables 3-1 and 3-2 are configured so that only the effect mode of the prefetch slot mode can be determined when the prior effect is performed. And in the mode determination table 3-1, which is used when the big hit at the common value is specified by the CPU 31a for effect control, the pre-effect in the pre-read slot mode is used regardless of the effect content in the actual symbol variation game. Random numbers are assigned so that it is determined to be performed. On the other hand, in the mode determination table 3-2 used when the big hit or the loss at the non-common value is specified by the effect control CPU 31a, the advance in the pre-reading slot mode regardless of the effect contents when the reach is determined. Random numbers are assigned so that it is decided to perform the production. In this mode determination table 3-2, random numbers are distributed so that it is determined not to perform the pre-effect when “reach non-confirmed” or “completely out of order” is specified.

  On the other hand, in the prefetch counter determination process, when the value of the prefetch slot mode counter is not “0 (zero)” (“NO”), the CPU 31a for effect control indicates that the value of the pending change mode counter is “0 (zero)”. It is determined whether or not there is. Then, when the value of the pending change mode counter is “0 (zero)” (“YES”), that is, when the number of ceiling games has been reached, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first prefetch command determination process.

  When the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process in this case is any of D4H00H to 03H, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect mode determination process using the mode determination table 4-1. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process in this case is any of D4H04H to 07H or D5H system, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect mode determination process using the mode determination table 4-2. . In this case, the production mode determination process is performed by assigning random numbers to either “pending change mode” in which the pre-production based on the on-hold change mode is performed or “none” in which the pre-production is not performed.

Here, the mode determination tables 4-1 and 4-2 will be described.
The mode determination tables 4-1 and 4-2 are configured to be able to determine only the production mode of the pending change mode when performing the pre-production. And in the mode determination table 4-1, which is used when the big hit at the common value is specified by the CPU 31a for effect control, the pre-effect by the pending change mode is given regardless of the effect contents in the symbol variation game that is actually performed. Random numbers are assigned so that it is determined to be performed. On the other hand, in the mode determination table 4-2 used when the big hit or loss at the non-common value is specified by the effect control CPU 31a, the pending change mode is used regardless of the effect content in the actual symbol variation game. Random numbers are distributed so that it is determined to perform the pre-production. In this mode determination table 4-2, random numbers are distributed so that it is determined not to perform the pre-production in a part of the case where “reach non-confirmed” or “completely off” is specified. Yes.

  In the prefetch counter determination process, the effect control CPU 31a does not have the value of the pending change mode counter “0 (zero)” (“NO”), that is, all the values of the various mode counters are “0 (zero)”. If not (other than the above), the prefetch type determination process is performed based on the prefetch type stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Here, the prefetching type of this embodiment will be described.
When any value of the various aspect counters is not “0 (zero)”, the effect control CPU 31a can perform a pre-effect by a plurality of types of effect modes according to the prefetch type, unlike the case described above. Become.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading type A that does not allow the pre-production in the normal pre-reading mode can be performed while the pre-production in the pre-reading zone mode, the pre-reading slot mode, and the hold change mode can be performed. It is prepared. In the present embodiment, a pre-reading type B that does not allow the pre-production by the hold change mode is prepared while the pre-production by the pre-reading zone mode, the pre-reading slot mode, and the normal pre-reading mode can be performed. ing. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the prefetch type information in the effect control RAM 31c so that the content indicates the prefetch type at that time.

  In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control indicates that the number of symbol variation games that have been performed after the symbol variation game in which setting of any prefetch type is started (hereinafter referred to as “prefetch type counter”) is the number of ceiling games for the prefetch type. If this value is reached, the setting is forcibly switched to the other prefetch type. This pre-read type counter means the number of symbol variation games that have been continuously performed with the same pre-read type. Then, each time the instruction control CPU 31a is instructed to start the symbol variation game after the symbol variation game, which is the setting start of any prefetch type, the prefetch type counter stored in the effect control RAM 31c is set to “1”. "Subtract and count. When the value of the prefetching type counter is “0 (zero)”, that is, when the number of ceiling games is reached, the presentation control CPU 31a determines the number of prefetching type ceiling games and prefetches the presentation control RAM 31c. A new type counter is set (reset (reset)). In the present embodiment, the number of ceiling games for such a prefetch type is determined from among a plurality of types of “20 (times)” to “190 (times)”, for example.

  Returning to the description of the prefetching type determination process, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first prefetching command determination process when the prefetching type information indicates the prefetching type A ("A").

  When the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process in this case is any of D4H00H to 03H, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect mode determination process using the mode determination table 1-1. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process in this case is any of D4H04H to 07H or D5H system, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect mode determination process using the mode determination table 1-2. . In this case, the presentation mode determination process includes a “prefetch zone mode” that causes a pre-production in a pre-read zone mode, a “pre-read slot mode” that causes a pre-production in a pre-read slot mode, and a pre-change based on a pending change mode. Random numbers are assigned to either a “pending change mode” that causes an effect or “none” that does not cause a prior effect.

  On the other hand, in the prefetch type determination process, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first prefetch command determination process when the prefetch type information indicates the prefetch type B ("B").

  When the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process in this case is any of D4H00H to 03H, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect mode determination process using the mode determination table 1-3. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first prefetch command determination process in this case is any of D4H04H to 07H or D5H, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect mode determination process using the mode determination table 1-4. . In this case, the presentation mode determination process includes a “prefetch zone mode” that causes a pre-production in a pre-read zone mode, a “pre-read slot mode” that performs a pre-production in a pre-read slot mode, and a pre-production based on a normal pre-read mode. Random numbers are assigned to either “normal look-ahead mode” that will produce an effect or “none” that will not make an advance effect.

Here, the aspect determination tables 1-1 to 1-4 will be described.
The mode determination tables 1-1 and 1-2 are configured to be able to determine the pre-read zone mode, the pre-read slot mode, and the on-hold change mode effect mode when performing the pre-effect. In addition, the mode determination tables 1-3 and 1-4 are configured to be able to determine the pre-read zone mode, the pre-read slot mode, and the normal pre-read mode.

  In the mode determination tables 1-1 and 1-3 used when the big hit at the common value is specified by the effect control CPU 31a, the prefetch type is used regardless of the effect contents in the actual symbol variation game. Random numbers are distributed so that it is determined to perform a pre-production according to the determined production mode.

  On the other hand, in the mode determination tables 1-2 and 1-4 used when the big hit or loss at the non-common value is specified by the effect control CPU 31a, the reach determination tables 1-2 and 1-4 indicate “reach determination”, and superreach SR2a to SR2c. Random numbers are distributed so that it is determined to perform pre-production in the pre-read zone mode when it is specified that (SR2). In addition, in the mode determination tables 1-2 and 1-4 for specifying the big hit or the loss at the non-common value, it is possible to cause the pre-production in the pre-read slot mode regardless of the production contents when “reach determination” is set. Random numbers are assigned as determined. In addition, it is determined in the mode determination table 1-2 that specifies a big hit or a loss at a non-common value that a pre-stage effect is performed according to the pending change mode regardless of the effect content in the symbol variation game that is actually performed. As shown, random numbers are distributed. In addition, it is determined in the mode determination table 1-4 that specifies the big hit or the loss at the non-common value that the pre-effect in the normal look-ahead mode is performed regardless of the effect content in the symbol variation game that is actually performed. As shown, random numbers are distributed.

  It should be noted that in these aspect determination tables 1-2 and 1-4, it is determined that a preliminary effect is not performed in part regardless of the actual content of the symbol variation game that is actually performed. Random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine that pre-production is not performed in the order of “reach unconfirmed” <“completely out of order”.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, there is a possibility that a pre-effect by the pre-read zone mode or the pre-read slot mode may be a big hit or reach effect due to its appearance, and if it is a pre-read zone mode, the super reach SR2a- It is determined that SR2c (SR2) is obtained. Further, in the present embodiment, with respect to the pre-effects in the pending change mode and the normal look-ahead mode, there is a possibility that the appearance will be a big hit or a reach effect, but there is a possibility that the reach effect is not accompanied by the reach effect. For this reason, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility of connecting to the big hit by the pre-production by these in order of the pending change mode and the normal prefetch mode <prefetch slot mode <prefetch zone mode, that is, the big jackpot expectation (average jackpot expectation) High setting.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the scene which determines the production | presentation aspect of prior production using the aspect determination tables 1-1 to 1-4, ie, the scene where all the values of various aspect counters are not "0 (zero)" (other than the above) ) Is the normal game situation. And in this normal game situation, a scene in which the value of the various aspect counters is “0 (zero)” is a special game situation. Furthermore, in this special game situation, if there is a prior performance, only the target performance mode in which the values of the various mode counters are “0 (zero)” will be performed. That is, in the special game situation, it becomes easier to accompany the target performance aspect whose value of the various aspect counters is “0 (zero)” (increase the accompanying ratio) as compared with the normal game situation. And in the special game situation created by the arrival of the number of ceiling games of the various aspect counters, it becomes easy to accompany the pre-production itself in the symbol variation game (increase the accompanying rate).

  In other words, in this embodiment, regarding the on-hold change mode, the pre-read slot mode, and the pre-read zone mode among the effect modes of the pre-effects, it is determined that the various mode counters set individually determine that the number of ceiling games has been reached. As compared with before the determination, the pre-production based on the production mode in which the number of ceiling games has been reached is more easily accompanied by the symbol variation game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the pre-production itself is easily accompanied by the symbol variation game, and the ratio of the scenes that the player can enjoy by the pre-production is increased.

  In this embodiment, as the effect mode for setting the number of ceiling games, a plurality of types (three types) are set, and the number of ceiling games is individually set. Even if it is a scene to accompany, the kind of the production mode is changed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the value of various aspect counters may be “0 (zero)” in the scene where the pre-production is being executed. In this case, after the pre-production that is being executed, a special game situation in which the value of the various aspect counters described above becomes “0 (zero)” is set.

  In the present embodiment, in the scene of the prefetch type B, the value of the pending change mode counter that is not performed in this scene may be “0 (zero)”. In this case, after the pre-reading type B is switched to the pre-reading type A, a special game situation in which the value of the above-described holding change mode counter is “0 (zero)” is set.

  In the present embodiment, as described in the prefetch counter process, the order of determining whether or not the value of various aspect counters is “0 (zero)” is determined in advance. When “0” simultaneously becomes “0 (zero)”, a special game situation in which the values of the various aspect counters become “0 (zero)” in the order of determination in the prefetch counter processing is set. And in this embodiment, it is set as the structure which determines in order from the production | presentation aspect which determined that the big hit expectation degree is high as the order of determination in prefetch counter processing. For this reason, the pre-read zone mode in which the big hit expectation is set to the highest is difficult to be accompanied by the symbol variation game in the first place.

  The effect control CPU 31a that determines the effect mode of the pre-effect as described above sets the prefetch flag in the effect control RAM 31c so that the pre-effect is being executed when determining an effect mode other than “none”. .

  Furthermore, the effect control CPU 31a executes a pre-effect effect stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c in the predetermined storage area indicated by the first prefetch command corresponding to the prefetch target. Set to the number of pre-read executions indicating the number of times. Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to accompany the effect according to each effect mode during execution of the prior effect. The production control CPU 31a controls the timing to accompany the player to actually recognize the advance production in the production mode according to the type of the production mode. For example, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that an effect is accompanied with the addition of the hold image X1 if it is a prior effect in the hold change mode or the prefetch slot mode. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that an effect is accompanied with the start of the next symbol variation game after the addition of the reserved image X1 if the advance effect is in the prefetch zone mode or the normal prefetch mode.

  The effect control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the number of pre-read executions stored in the effect control RAM 31c each time the start of the symbol variation game is instructed during execution of the pre-effect. Further, the effect control CPU 31a is not executing the pre-effect after the start of the symbol variation game in which the prefetch execution count stored in the effect control RAM 31c is “0 (zero)”, that is, the symbol variation game to be prefetched. The prefetch flag is set in the effect control RAM 31c so that

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs control related to the execution of the pre-effect as described above functions as a notice control unit. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, various processes such as an in-execution determination process, an on-hold determination process, a pre-effect determination process, a prefetch counter determination process, a prefetch type determination process, a first prefetch command determination process, and an effect mode determination process The effect control CPU 31a that performs the function functions as a notice determination unit.

Next, processing executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to determine the number of ceiling games for various aspects set for various aspect counters will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of ceiling games for determining the number of ceiling games for the current effect mode at the start of variation of the symbol variation game to be pre-read for the pre-effects. Process. The effect control CPU 31a that performs such ceiling game number determination processing functions as a prescribed number setting means.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in the ceiling game number determination process, the CPU 31a for effect control is for the change-of-holding mode if it is at the time of starting the change of the symbol-changing game to be pre-read for the pre-effects by the hold-change mode. Based on the ceiling determination table 5-1, a ceiling game number determination process is performed to determine the number of ceiling games for the pending change mode. The ceiling game number determination process in this case is performed by assigning random numbers to any of 21 types of integers “20 (times)” to “40 (times)”. In this case, in the ceiling game number determination process, “20 (times)” is the minimum number, “40 (times)” is the maximum number (upper limit number), and “30 (times)” is most easily determined. First, random numbers are distributed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the ceiling game number determination process, the effect control CPU 31a is the prefetch slot if it is at the start of variation of the symbol variation game that is the prefetch target of the preproduction in the prefetch slot mode. Based on the ceiling determination table 5-2 for the mode, a ceiling game number determination process for determining the number of ceiling games for the prefetch slot mode is performed. The ceiling game number determination process in this case is performed by assigning random numbers to any of 21 types of integers “50 (times)” to “70 (times)”. In this case, in the ceiling game number determination process, “50 (times)” is the minimum number, “70 (times)” is the maximum number (upper limit number), and “60 (times)” is most easily determined. First, random numbers are distributed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the ceiling game number determination process, the effect control CPU 31a is in the prefetch zone if it is at the start of the change of the symbol variation game that is the prefetch target of the preproduction in the prefetch zone mode. Based on the ceiling determination table 5-3 for the mode, a ceiling game number determination process for determining the number of ceiling games for the prefetch zone mode is performed. The ceiling game number determination process in this case is performed by assigning random numbers to any of 21 types of integers “170 (times)” to “190 (times)”. In this case, in the ceiling game number determination process, “170 (times)” is the minimum number, “190 (times)” is the maximum number (upper limit number), and “180 (times)” is determined most easily. First, random numbers are distributed.

  As described above, the ceiling determination tables 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3 differ in the number of ceiling games that can be determined (not overlapping), and the ceiling determination table 5-1 <ceiling determination table 5 -2 <ceiling determination table 5-3 is configured so that the number of ceiling games that can be determined increases in this order. And such a structure is based on the relationship with the big hit expectation degree of the production mode with which the ceiling determination table is associated, the pending change aspect <the prefetch slot aspect <the prefetch zone form, that is, the ceiling that can be determined as the big hit expectation degree is lower. The number of games is reduced. The ceiling determination tables 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3 are ceilings that can be determined in comparison with “4” that is the maximum number that can be performed in advance in various modes, that is, the upper limit number “4”. It is configured to increase the number of games.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the pre-effects in the pre-read slot mode and the pre-read zone mode with a relatively high expectation degree of big hits are not allowed to appear indiscriminately, but are forced to appear if they do not appear for some time. ing. On the other hand, since the big hit expectation degree is low in the first place with respect to the pre-rendering mode with a relatively low degree of big hit expectation degree, the original big hit expectation degree even if it occurs frequently compared to the pre-rendering with the pre-read slot mode and the pre-read zone mode Therefore, it is easy to appear in the first place, and it is easy to force it to appear.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a is a change-on-hold mode in which the number of ceiling games is set when the contents stored in the effect control RAM 31c are erased when the power to the pachinko machine is turned on or when power is restored. The ceiling game number determination process is performed so as to determine the number of ceiling games for the prefetch slot mode and the prefetch zone mode. In the ceiling game number determination process in this case, the number of ceiling games for the pending change mode is determined based on the ceiling determination table 5-1 for the pending change mode. In the ceiling game number determination process in this case, the ceiling game number for the prefetch slot mode is determined based on the ceiling determination table 5-2 for the prefetch slot mode. In the ceiling game number determination process in this case, the number of ceiling games for the prefetch zone mode is determined based on the ceiling determination table 5-3 for the prefetch zone mode. In addition, when the contents stored in the effect control RAM 31c are erased when the power to the pachinko gaming machine is turned on or when the power is restored, the prefetch type information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c so that the prefetch type A is obtained. Is remembered. In this case, the number of pre-reading type ceiling games is determined in the same manner as when the pre-reading type is switched from the pre-reading type B to the pre-reading type A. As a scene in which the contents stored in the effect control RAM 31c are deleted, RAM clear, bugs (problems), and the like can be considered.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, the number of ceiling games is configured to be smaller than the prefetch slot mode and the prefetch zone mode having a relatively high jackpot expectation for the pending change mode having a relatively large jackpot expectation. doing. For this reason, in the scene where a pre-production is forcibly created based on the arrival of the number of ceiling games of various aspect counters, the player's expectation is changed unnecessarily.

  In this embodiment, since the number of ceiling games for the current presentation mode is determined and set at the start of the variation of the symbol variation game to be prefetched for the pre-production, the design variation game is forcibly executed for each production mode. It is easy to accompany.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the number of ceiling games is set with respect to the pre-production by the hold change mode, the prefetch slot mode, and the prefetch zone mode, it is possible to set different maximum numbers individually. For this reason, it is possible to adjust the degree of increase in the rate of arrival for each prior effect by the pending change mode, the prefetch slot mode, and the prefetch zone mode.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) With regard to a specific notice effect (in this embodiment, a pre-effect by a hold change mode, a pre-read slot mode, and a pre-read zone mode), it is determined that the specified number (the number of ceiling games) has been set individually. Since it becomes easy to be accompanied by a result derivation effect (symbol variation game) in the case of being played, it is possible to increase the rate of arrival of scenes that the player can enjoy. And since there are multiple types of such specific announcement effects (in this embodiment, 3 types), and the specific number is set individually, the type can be changed even for scenes with announcement effects. Can be made. For this reason, the scene which a player can enjoy can arrive efficiently and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (2) Even if the announcement effect can be compulsorily created based on the arrival of the prescribed number, if the player's expectation in such a scene does not change, the announcement effect at the corner will be wasted. Therefore, for a specific notice effect (in this embodiment, a holding change mode) that is unlikely to be a winning lottery result (a big hit), the highly likely notice effect (in this embodiment, The number of times smaller than the pre-read slot mode or the pre-read zone mode) is set as the specified number. For this reason, in the situation where a notice effect is forcibly created based on the arrival of the specified number, it is possible to change the player's expectation without losing the player's expectation unnecessarily, and wasteful notice notice effect is wasted It is possible to improve the interest of the game without doing it.

  (3) When a specific notice effect is performed, by newly setting a prescribed number for the specific notice effect, the rate of arrival for each specific notice effect can be increased. For this reason, it is possible to change the interval of arrival of a scene accompanied by a notice effect and the type of notice effect in the scene.

  (4) When a prescribed number is set for a specific notice effect, the maximum number (upper limit number) that can be set individually can be set, thereby adjusting the degree of increase in the rate of arrival for each specific notice effect. be able to. For this reason, it is possible to easily adjust the interval of arrival of a scene with a notice effect and the change in the type of the notice effect in that scene according to the game nature, and contribute to the realization of various games. it can.

  (5) When notifying the possibility that the winning lottery result is derived using the notice effect prior to the execution of the result derivation effect, the actual result derivation effect is notified if the possibility is low. At the time of execution, the player's expectation may already be reduced. And, such a decline in the player's expectation may be accelerated by the frequent occurrence of such notice effects. For this reason, when simply enhancing the scene accompanied with such a notice effect, it is difficult to say that the entertainment of the game is improved in order to improve the entertainment of the game by efficiently bringing the scene that the player can enjoy.

  Therefore, in order to improve the fun of the game by efficiently bringing the scene that the player can enjoy, the result is when it is determined that the specified number of specific notice effects has been reached individually. It is easy to accompany with derivation production. For this reason, even if it is not the structure which produces a notice effect frequently, the scene which a player can enjoy by a notice effect can be made to arrive efficiently, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (6) Even in the case where the possibility of the winning lottery result being derived using the notice effect is given prior to the execution of the result derivation effect, the number of times that such a notice effect can be accompanied (in this embodiment, In addition, since the number of times larger than the predetermined upper limit number “4”) is set as the prescribed number, problems such as reaching the prescribed number during execution of the notice effect can be solved.

  (7) The pre-production effect mode includes a normal pre-reading mode in which a forced notification effect is not created based on the number of ceiling games, as in the case of a specific notification effect. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the appearance of the notice effect becomes a pattern by having a scene where the notice effect is not forcibly created, which contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game. Can do.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, the minimum number of ceiling games to be set in the various aspect counters may be set to “1 (times)” to “4 (times)”.

  In the present embodiment, it is applied to a pre-production as a pre-production, but is executed in such a way that execution and contents are determined with the start of one symbol variation game. It may be applied as a notice effect such as a jackpot notice effect (reach effect).

  In the present embodiment, the number of ceiling games that can be set as various aspect counters may partially overlap, or the same number (range) may be settable. Further, when the same number of times (range) can be set, a difference may be provided in the ratio for determining the number of times for each production mode. For example, regarding the number of ceiling games, a small number of times can be easily determined in the order of prefetch zone mode <prefetch slot mode <holding change mode. On the other hand, regarding the number of ceiling games, it may be easy to determine a small number of times in the order of on-hold change mode <prefetch slot mode <prefetch zone mode.

  -In this embodiment, you may perform the opportunity which sets the number of ceiling games newly as various aspect counters at the timing which determines performing a prior production. Moreover, as such an opportunity, it is also possible to start or end based on the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, when the various aspect counters are “0 (zero)”, that is, when the number of ceiling games is reached, it may be possible to perform other than the target effect aspect. In addition, Preferably, it is made difficult to accompany with the production | presentation aspect of the object from which various aspect counters become "0 (zero)".

  -In this embodiment, you may make it suggest the possibility (hit jackpot expectation) that the symbol variation game used as the specific production | presentation content further advantageous for every various aspects, such as a holding | maintenance change aspect, is hold | maintained (memory | storage). . For example, in the prior effect by the holding change mode, the level of the possibility is suggested to the player in more detail by the color after the change of the holding image X1.

  -In this embodiment, you may make it newly determine the number of ceiling games for all the various aspect counters at the time of the fluctuation | variation start of the symbol variation game used as the prefetching object of prior production irrespective of the kind of production aspect. In this case, it may be performed at a timing at which it is determined to perform the pre-production.

  In the present embodiment, even if the out-of-run change is not being executed in the in-execution determination process, for example, if the end of the out-of-bounds reach effect is being performed or the change contents of the normal reach are being executed, the advance effect is performed. You may allow that.

  In the present embodiment, in the on-hold determination process, only one presence of the corresponding hold is permitted for “reach confirmation”, or even when “reach confirmation” or “reach non-confirmation” is specified It may be allowed to be performed.

  -In the present embodiment, in the pre-production determination process, the pre-production is performed even when the pre-production is permitted or only the presence of the corresponding hold is determined, or the pre-production is being executed. It may be allowed to be performed.

-In this embodiment, multiple types of production | presentation aspects can also be made to appear redundantly as a prior production.
-In this embodiment, each execution aspect of a prior | preceding effect may change the aspect of the execution, if it is an aspect which can suggest the level of possibility that a symbol variation game is a specific effect content. For example, in the pre-production of the hold change mode, the hold image X1 may be changed from blue to a character image.

  -In this embodiment, the kind of effect aspect used as a specific notice effect among the effect aspects of a prior effect should just be prepared, and can also be defined in two types, three types, and five or more types. In addition, in the production mode of the pre-production, the production mode that is a specific notice production and the types of production modes other than the specific notice production can be set to five types or six or more types. In addition, you may make it all the production | presentation aspects of prior production correspond to a specific notice production.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is a shortening of the fluctuation time of the ordinary game, an improvement in the lottery probability of lottery per ordinary figure, an increase in the number of times of opening and closing the blade 16 and an increase in the opening time of the opening and closing blade 16. It is sufficient that at least one of them is included.

  In the variable state in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation game, in particular, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation game in which the outlier display result is confirmed and stopped is shortened compared to the non-variable state. It may be.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined in advance that the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common value, the second prefetch command may not be output to the effect control CPU 31a.
-In this embodiment, it is good also as information which shows the random number for jackpot determination itself as information contained in a 1st look-ahead command. In this case, whether or not the presentation control CPU 31a that inputs such a first look-ahead command matches a predetermined determination value, that is, a common value or a non-common value, using the jackpot determination random number specified by the command. To make such a determination. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control in this case functions as a determination means when the execution condition is established.

  -In this embodiment, regarding the execution of the pre-effect, the main control CPU 30a pre-reads the symbol variation game corresponding to the right to enter, and prior to the start of this symbol variation game, the jackpot based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination In addition, the first prefetch command may be set and output after specifying the result of the deviation in advance. In this case, the symbol change game to be prefetched is further determined by using the reach determination random number and the variation pattern distribution random number after identifying the results of the big hit and the loss based on the value of the random number for the big hit determination in advance. It is also possible to set and output various prefetch commands after specifying the contents of fluctuation when the process is actually performed. In this example, the main control CPU 30a that sets and outputs various prefetch commands in this way can function as a notice control unit.

  -This embodiment may be implement | achieved by the structure which can distribute also about whether the main control CPU30a accompanies a prior presentation in a prefetch command setting process. For example, the main control CPU 30a specifies up to the variation pattern in the prefetch command setting process, and outputs various prefetch commands according to the specified pattern to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the effect control CPU 31a may be configured to perform effects (preliminary effects) predetermined according to various prefetch commands input from the main control CPU 30a. As a result, the processing load related to the pre-determination of the main control CPU 30a increases, while contributing to the reduction of the capacity related to various prefetch commands.

  In the present embodiment, in the prefetch command setting process, the type of jackpot corresponding to the special figure distribution random number acquired when the game ball is detected at the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B A special figure type prefetch command to be instructed may be set and output. As the special symbol special symbol type prefetch command, the value of the special symbol distribution random number itself may be designated.

  In this embodiment, the execution timing of the pre-read command setting process is during the period from the end of the special symbol input process to the start of the special symbol start process for starting the symbol variation game that has been subject to prior determination. If so, it may be changed.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired so as to roll in the left area of the game board 10, a game ball can enter the start prize opening 15A, but a game can enter the start prize opening 15B. You may arrange | position start winning opening 15A, 15B in the position where a ball | bowl cannot enter. Similarly, when a game ball is fired so as to roll in the right area of the game board 10, a game ball can enter the start winning opening 15B, but a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A. You may arrange | position start winning opening 15A, 15B in the position which cannot be balled, respectively.

  In the present 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 winning type, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the winning type based on the changing pattern designation command.

In the present embodiment, the hit type may be changed.
-Although this embodiment was actualized in the pachinko gaming machine using a special figure and a decoration drawing, you may materialize in the pachinko gaming 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) In the gaming machine, the result derivation effect is started based on establishment of the start condition of the result derivation effect after a predetermined execution condition of the result derivation effect is satisfied. , Storage means for storing the number of pending storages that are the number of the result derivation effects that have been established but the execution conditions for the result derivation effects have not yet been started, and are used for the lottery of the winning lottery and are numerical values within a predetermined numerical range. Numeric data updating means for updating data, and when the execution condition of the result derivation effect is satisfied, the numeric data is extracted from the numeric data updating means, and whether or not the extracted numeric data matches a predetermined determination value An execution condition establishment determination means for performing a determination, wherein the notice control means provides a notice prior to execution of the result derivation effect as a determination target based on a determination result of the execution condition establishment time determination means. And performing control according to the announcement effect on so that.

  (B) The gaming machine is characterized in that the specified number setting means sets the number of times larger than the possible number of times that the notice effect can be accompanied.

  EF ... Effect image, GH ... Image display section, Gb ... Prefetch background, H ... Hold image display area, H1-H4 ... Individual display area, ST ... Slot image, SW1 ... Upper start port switch, SW2 ... Lower start port switch, X1 ... Hold image, 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Production display device, 15A ... Upper start prize opening, 15B ... Lower start prize opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that includes a display device that executes a symbol variation game, and that gives a specific game state when a specific symbol is derived in the symbol variation game,
Preliminary control means for performing control for causing the symbol variation game to include a notice effect including a plurality of types of specific notice effects for notifying that the specific symbol may be derived;
A specified number setting means for setting the number of individual prescribed game to the specific announcement attraction,
Number of executions of the symbol variation games, a notice determination unit determines whether or not reached the specified number of games that have been set, comprising,
The notice control means makes it easier to accompany the specific notice effect that the notice determination means has determined to reach the specified number of games than when the specified number of games has not been reached,
The particular the provisions game maximum number of times that can be set for the announcement attraction may be configured to different,
The specified number setting means is configured to easily set a smaller number of times as the specified number of games than the specific notice effect with high possibility for the specific notice effect with low possibility, When the specific notice effect is performed, the specified number of games is newly set for the specific notice effect.
Priorities are determined in advance for the specific notice effects,
When the number of executions of the symbol variation game has reached the specified number of games set for a plurality of types of specific notice effects, a specific notice effect having a high priority is easily executed. To play. In a gaming machine that includes a display device that executes a symbol variation game, and that gives a specific game state when a specific symbol is derived in the symbol variation game,
Production content determination means for determining the production content of the game production executed in association with the symbol variation game;
Preliminary control means for performing control for causing the symbol variation game to include a notice effect including a plurality of types of specific notice effects for notifying that the specific symbol may be derived;
A prescribed number setting means for setting a prescribed number of games for the specific notice effect;
Notice determination means for determining whether or not the number of executions of the symbol variation game has reached the set number of prescribed games;
When the notice content determined by the effect content determining means is the effect content corresponding to the specific notice effect that the notice determining means determines has reached the specified number of games, Execute the specific notice effect,
The gaming machine characterized in that at least a part of the contents of the effect corresponding to the specific notice effect is different .