JP5988927B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of providing a state in which a ball entering rate is improved in which a ball entering rate of a game ball to a starting port device that provides a starting condition for a symbol variation game is higher than that in a normal state.

  Conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine that can give an improved rate of entry of a game ball to a starting device that gives a starting condition of a symbol variation game (winning rate) is higher than in a normal state, There is a pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. In the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the number of time reductions that give a short time state as an improved entrance rate is cumulatively added through the symbol variation game, and the short time state is cumulatively added until the end of the subsequent big hit game. The game is designed to be given to the game of variable design.

JP 2005-323923 A

  However, Patent Document 1 does not have a configuration for notifying the player of the fact that the number of time reductions is actually added or the current number of time reductions when the number of time reductions is cumulatively added through the symbol variation game. For this reason, with regard to the process of accumulating the number of time reductions and the notification of the number of time reductions at the present time, there is room for improving the interest of the game by making improvements in terms of appealing to the player. .

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by making improvements in terms of appealing to the player. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a game to a start opening device that gives a start condition of a symbol variation game for deriving a lottery result of the big hit lottery after the big hit lottery game given when the big hit lottery is won In a gaming machine capable of providing an improved entrance rate state in which the entrance rate of the ball is higher than that in a normal state, the improved entrance rate state in the symbol variation game after the start of the application of the improved entrance rate state Is a means for performing notification control for notifying the player of the grant period for granting the player, and informing the player of the grant period that can be notified to the player through the notification control, and informing at that time during the notification control. In addition to notifying the extension of the granted period, the control may be accompanied by a special effect in the notice of the extension of the granted period for the symbol variation game that derives the result of winning the jackpot And to include the made the notification control means.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the notification control means, at the time of notification of the grant period that can be notified to the player through the notification control, extends the grant period with a probability corresponding to the grant period being notified at that time. It is preferable to control so as to notify.

About the said gaming machine, it is preferable that the said notification control means controls so that the probability which alert | reports the extension of the said grant period increases, so that the grant period currently alert | reported is short.
With respect to the gaming machine, the grant period is configured to be specified in advance with the winning of the jackpot lottery, and the notification control unit performs the notification control within the range of the specified grant period. At the same time, it is preferable to perform control so as to notify the extension of the grant period with a probability corresponding to the grant period actually remaining at that time.

  In the gaming machine, it is preferable that the notification control unit performs control so that the longer the grant period actually remaining at that time is, the higher the probability of reporting the extension of the grant period is.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making improvements in terms of appealing to the player.

The front view which shows a game board. The figure explaining the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows the flow of a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch command setting process. The figure which shows the specific content specified with the kind of prefetch command, and a prefetch command. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the flow which alert | reports the number of remaining times of a change. The figure explaining the process performed in order to alert | report the remaining number of times of change during a big hit game. The figure explaining prefetch production pattern lottery. The figure explaining the notification upper limit frequency pattern lottery during jackpot. (A) is a figure explaining an addition pattern, (b) is a figure explaining an addition pattern lottery. The figure explaining the addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining the addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining the addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining the addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining an addition production | presentation pattern. The figure explaining the addition effect pattern lottery. The figure explaining the addition effect pattern lottery. The figure explaining the process performed in order to alert | report the number of remaining changes during a change state. The figure explaining the ceiling number pattern lottery. The figure explaining the determination aspect of the production content of the symbol variation game in a variable state. The figure explaining the upper limit frequency pattern lottery during a game. The figure explaining the upper limit frequency pattern lottery during a game. The figure explaining normal addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining normal addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining normal addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining special addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining special addition frequency pattern lottery. The figure explaining special addition frequency pattern lottery. (A)-(e) is a figure explaining the execution aspect of a normal addition effect. (A)-(e) is a figure explaining the execution aspect of special addition production.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described.
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. On the right side of the effect display device 11 is provided an effect lamp L that executes a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.).

  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.

  On the effect display device 11, a plurality of types of decorative symbols (decorative drawings) are displayed for each symbol row. For each symbol row, when a symbol variation game as a result derivation effect starts, symbol variation (vertical scroll variation) starts in a predetermined variation direction.

  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.).

  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 decoration drawing is temporarily stopped for each symbol sequence by the variation stop. In the present embodiment, a symbol combination in which symbols of a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) are 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 prize opening 15A, 15B as a start port device provided on the game board 10, while “1” is obtained by starting the symbol variation game. Subtracted. 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 times of execution of a symbol variation game that is pending execution that has been started but has not yet started.

  A normal symbol display device 14 is disposed at the lower left 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.

  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 portion 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. In the on-hold image display area H, the number of individual display areas corresponding to the number of on-hold storage is displayed in the on-hold display mode, thereby informing the number of on-hold storage.

  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. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the game board 10, an upper start winning opening 15 </ b> A having an upper winning opening 15 a as a entrance for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. An upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) 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.

  Below the upper start winning port 15A, a lower start winning port 15B having a lower winning port 15b as a game ball receiving port is disposed. A lower start opening switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the lower start winning opening 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.

  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.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed 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 standard drawing is won, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the lower start prize opening 15B by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the symbol variation game. be able to.

  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 operating a special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3).

  A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) 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 the opening operation of the big winning opening door 21 during the big hit game (during the win game), thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  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 gives a probability variation state (probability variation state as a high probability state) in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability state) to a high probability after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is generated or until the predetermined variable variation upper limit number of symbol variation game is finished. 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 this embodiment, the variable state is given until the next jackpot is generated or until the symbol variation game of the number of times of variable upper limit that becomes a predetermined grant period ends. 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 in which 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 in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types (four types in this embodiment) of big hits, and the big hit based on the determined big hit A game is awarded. Which of the four types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  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, 70 values from the special figure distribution random numbers “0” to “69” are distributed to the symbol A. Ten values from the special figure distribution random numbers “70” to “79” are distributed to the symbol B1. Ten values from special figure distribution random numbers “80” to “89” are distributed to symbol B2. Ten values from the special figure distribution random numbers “90” to “99” are distributed to the symbol B3.

  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, the round game in which the special winning opening 20 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds (16 in the present embodiment) as an upper limit. One round game is until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 20 is performed a predetermined number of times, and during the single round game, the big prize opening 20 is until the upper limit number of game balls enter. Or until a predetermined round game time (in this embodiment, 25 seconds) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the final round game ends, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed and the big hit game ends.

  The jackpot of symbol A will be awarded 16 rounds of jackpot game, regardless of the game status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (regardless of any), after the jackpot game is over, will be given a probabilistic state up to the maximum number of times of probability change of "100 times" At the same time, the state of change is given with the upper limit of the number of changes of “100 times” as the upper limit.

  The big hits of symbols B1, B2, B3 will give 16 rounds of big hit games, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (regardless of any), after the big hit game is finished, will not give a probable change state (grant a non-probable change state) In addition, a variable state is given to each of the predetermined variable upper limit number of times as an upper limit. As such a change upper limit number of times, “40 times” is determined for the big hit of the symbol B1, “50 times” for the big hit of the symbol B2, and “60 times” is determined for the big hit of the symbol B3.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes are set in order to notify the player of the possibility of the probability variation state being given. The effect display device 11 can be configured excluding the ornaments displayed in the symbol variation game by the ornaments, and the background image displayed on the back of the ornaments is set for each effect mode. The player can be made aware of the type of effect mode set from the type of background image displayed on the device 11.

As an effect mode in the present embodiment, a normal mode and a latent probability mode are prepared.
The normal mode is an effect mode set in the non-changeable state (in this embodiment, it is also the non-probable change state). The normal mode is an effect mode with the lowest degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the probability change expectation degree) to which the probability variation state is given compared to the other effect modes.

  The latent accuracy mode is an effect mode that is set in the variable state (in the present embodiment, the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state). The latent mode is a production mode with a higher probability of expected change than the normal mode.

  That is, when a big win is won regardless of the type, the game shifts to the latent probability mode after the big win game is completed, regardless of the game state at the time of the big win lottery and the type of effect mode set. After the transition to the latent mode, the mode shifts from the latent mode to the normal mode as the variable state ends. For this reason, if the symbol A big hit is won, after 100 symbol variation games are performed in the latent mode, the normal mode is set from the 101th symbol variation game. In addition, if the winning of symbol B1 is a big win, after 40 symbol variation games are performed in the latent mode, the normal mode is set from the 41st symbol variation game. Further, if the winning of symbol B2 is a big win, after 50 symbol variation games are played in the latent mode, the normal mode is set from the 51st symbol variation game. In addition, if the winning of symbol B3 is a big win, after the symbol variation game is performed 60 times in the latent mode, the normal mode is set from the 61th symbol variation game. Therefore, after the end of the big hit game, if the variable state continues from the 61st symbol variation game without winning the big hit, it is determined that the probability change state.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, 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. 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 mode of the effect lamp L, An effect control board 31 for controlling various operations of the sound output mode of 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. 3, 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. Various switches SW1 to SW4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a so as to be able to input detection signals output by detecting a game ball. Various solenoids SOL1, SOL2, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a is a variety of 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. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating the random number value in a predetermined numerical range every predetermined period is executed. 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, the main control CPU 30a 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 value) used in the big hit lottery in the probability variation state. There is. The set number of high-accuracy determination values is set larger than the set number of low-accuracy determination values. The high-accuracy determination value includes a low-accuracy determination value. For this reason, although the total number of the low-accuracy determination value and the high-accuracy determination value is different, 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. In the high-accuracy determination value, values other than 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 value of the jackpot determination random number depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not coincide with the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state, but coincides with the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the probable variation state.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that can be taken by random numbers for reach determination. It is determined from.

  For example, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction of 1 is “0” or “1” at the start of the symbol variation game, 29 values from “0” to “28” are determined as reach determination values. When the number of reserved memories after subtraction of 1 is “2” at the start of the symbol variation game, 19 values “0” to “18” are determined as reach determination values. When the number of reserved memories after subtraction of 1 is “3” at the start of the symbol variation game, three values “0” to “2” are determined as reach determination values. In such a case, the reach determination value differs depending on the number of reserved memories, and the number and the number of reach determination values are determined so as to always include “0” to “2”, regardless of the number of reserved memories. It becomes.

  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. The number of judgment values per common map varies depending on whether or not there is a 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.

  A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. 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 time (effect time) of the symbol variation game is specified. Depending on the variation time, the variation content (effect content) of the symbol variation game can be specified. The plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for big hit variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. There are multiple types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

  The big hit variation (hit variation) is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. In the big hit variation, in the special figure variation game, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed. In the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. In the symbol variation game with decoration, a jackpot symbol is derived through reach production.

  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. Further, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decorations, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state through a 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. Further, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game with decorative illustrations, finally the deviation symbol is 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.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in 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. 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. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c to rewrite the values before the 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 a symbol variation game is started). The effect display CPU 11, the effect lamp L, and the speaker SP are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.) for controlling the display mode of the effect display device 11 is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect control ROM 31b stores various light emission patterns for controlling the light emission mode of the effect lamp L and various sound patterns for controlling the sound output mode of the speaker SP.

  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. This special figure type flag is set with a value that distinguishes the special symbols corresponding to the special symbol distribution random numbers, that is, the symbols A, B1, B2, and B3. 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. 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.

  Subsequently, 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. The main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit reads the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution associated with the reserved storage number, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for big hit fluctuation based on the value. 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.

  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. A value is read out, and a variation pattern for variation in reach is selected and determined based on the value. 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. A random number value is read, and a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation is selected and determined based on the value. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  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 determination 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. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for instructing a special figure after outputting the variation pattern designation command. The main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) as the variation time elapses when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

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. The main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag in the main control RAM 30c so that the content is controlled to the non-probability variation state when the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game is finished, and the non-probability variation state is instructed. Output a probability change command. When assigning the probability variation state, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation upper limit count (in this embodiment, 100 times) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c as the probability variation count indicating the remaining number of times to impart the probability variation state. To do. In this case, every time the symbol variation game is executed, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the probability variation number, and when the value becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a controls to the non-probability variation state at the end of the symbol variation game. Set the probability variation flag so that

  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. 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 the variable state is not given, and inactivates the non-variable state. Output the command. When providing the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets the variable upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, 40 times, 50 times, 60 times, or 100 times) and the remaining number of times of giving the variable state. The number of operations shown is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In this case, 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 as to become and the non-operation command is output. The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state during the big hit game to a non-probable change state and a non-changeable state at the start of the big hit game.

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. When the special effect designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration figure to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 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. In this case, the CPU 31a for effect control has [111], [222], [333], [444], [555], [666], or [ 777] is determined.

  When a special symbol is designated as a special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol symbol combination that is a special symbol. When the variation pattern for variation of 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. 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. The CPU 31a for effect control 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 the image display unit based on the time and the image display data. The image displayed on the GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a selects a light emission mode pattern based on the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the instructed change pattern, and changes the light emission mode of the effect 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 control 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 specified by the hold specification 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.

  When the probability control command, the non-probability change command, the operation command, and the non-operation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a sets information indicating the probability change state or the change state added 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. For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the symbol A is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability variation upper limit count as the sub-side probability variation count in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, for example, when the big hit symbol indicating the symbol B is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a sets the change upper limit number of times as the sub-side operation number in the effect control RAM 31c. When the sub-side probability variation count or the sub-side actuation count is set in the rendering control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a decrements the corresponding count being set by 1 each time a variation pattern designation command is input. The sub-side probability variation number indicates the remaining number of times that the probability variation state is imparted similarly to the probability variation number, and the sub-side actuation number indicates the remaining number of times that the variation state is imparted, similar to the operation number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in a single symbol variation game, a continuous effect can be executed in which a variation cycle in which a variation from the start of symbol variation to a temporary stop of the symbol is performed once is performed multiple times. Yes. Note that the continuous effect is expressed as an effect only by the effect display device 11 in one symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12. One symbol variation game is started by the start of variation of symbols (special symbols and decorations), and is terminated when the symbol is confirmed and stopped after the variation of symbols is stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is executed in correspondence with one starting and holding ball. In other words, a single symbol variation game with a continuous effect is expressed in a pseudo manner as if a symbol variation game is performed continuously several times in the internal control. Is to be made. For this reason, the symbol variation game with a continuous effect is also called a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream.

  The one-time symbol variation game with a continuous effect of this embodiment is configured to increase the possibility of whether or not a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) is displayed as compared to a symbol variation game without a continuous effect. Yes. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the symbol variation game is easily performed with a continuous effect as compared to the case where the big hit lottery is not won. In the present embodiment, the number of variable cycles constituting the continuous performance is set to “2 times”, “3 times”, “4 times”.

Hereinafter, a configuration and processing for executing a continuous effect will be described in detail.
Whether or not the continuous effect is executed and the number of variable cycles (the number of variable cycles) when the continuous effect is executed are specified from the change pattern.

  In the symbol variation game with a continuous effect based on the variation pattern for the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is displayed in a final stop (the tenth time in this embodiment) through the reach effect in a final stop (the tenth embodiment in this embodiment). ing. The effect time of the change cycle other than the last time in the symbol change game with the continuous effect based on the change pattern for the big hit change (the first to ninth times in the present embodiment) is the effect time specified by the other change patterns. Has become a shorter time.

  In a symbol variation game with a continuous effect based on a variation pattern for losing reach variation, the symbol is displayed in a final stop (the tenth time in the present embodiment) through the reach effect in the final variation cycle (the tenth embodiment in this embodiment). It has become. The effect time of the change cycle other than the last time (in this embodiment, the first to ninth times) in the symbol change game with the continuous effect based on the change pattern for the loss reach change is specified by the other change patterns. The time is shorter than the time.

  In the symbol variation game with continuous production based on the variation pattern for deviation variation, in the final cycle (the tenth time in the present embodiment), the variation symbol is displayed in a fixed stop without passing the reach production. It has become. The effect time of each variation cycle in the symbol variation game with the continuous effect based on the variation pattern for the deviation variation is shorter than the effect time specified by the other variation patterns.

Next, a process for executing a continuous effect will be described.
As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern in the process related to the execution of the symbol variation game, and outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute a symbol variation game with a continuous effect when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern including a continuous effect is included in the variation content. .

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the specified number of change cycles in a symbol change game with continuous effects. The effect control CPU 31a determines the combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable cycle other than the last time, and controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 to temporarily stop and display for each variable cycle. When all the variation cycles other than the last time are executed, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the last change cycle is executed with the effect content based on the instructed variation pattern. .

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended, the symbol variation game for deriving the winning result by the big hit lottery, that is, the effect content of the big hit variation is suspended (stored). The in-holding jackpot notification effect (pre-reading effect) for notifying that the event is being performed is executed. In the present embodiment, the on-hold jackpot notification effect is executed during the jackpot game.

Hereinafter, processing related to execution of the pre-reading effect will be described.
First, prefetch command setting processing related to execution of prefetch effects 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 look-ahead command setting process, a second look-ahead command that indicates the value of the random number for special figure distribution acquired when the game ball is detected at the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B is also set. To do. 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, “at the start of the symbol variation game” means the execution time of the special symbol start process.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the look-ahead command setting process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value matches the common value when it acquires the value of the big hit determination random number in step S14 of the special symbol input process. (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 a prefetch command shown below in addition to the first prefetch command set in steps S22, S25, and S26, and sets it in the transmission buffer. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates a second prefetch command for instructing the value of the special figure distribution random number 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.

  In a process different from the prefetch command setting process, 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. The effect control CPU 31a, which inputs various prefetch commands, uses the results of various determinations executed by the main control CPU 30a and the specific values of various random numbers acquired at the time of entering detection to change the symbol corresponding to the entering detection. Can be obtained (understood) prior to the start of the game.

  At the start of the pre-read command setting process, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved storage number as a result of the game ball entering the upper start winning port 15A or the lower start winning port 15B, and stores it in the main control RAM 30c. The content has already been rewritten. At the start of the prefetch command setting process, since the main control CPU 30a is before executing the special symbol start process, 1 is not subtracted from the reserved storage number after the addition of 1 as the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a single symbol variation game is a big hit, and the process of specifying a special figure in the case of a big win is only a special symbol start process (one set of processes). Do. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a, in the prefetch command setting process performed prior to the special symbol start process, determines whether or not the big hit is a big hit in the special symbol start process, In this case, an instruction is given to the CPU 31a for effect control of the random number for special figure distribution to be used for specifying the special figure. 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 start 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. 6, information can be specified from the upper byte and 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. “00H” to “0BH” are set in the lower byte of the first look-ahead command, and information regarding the big hit and loss can be specified by 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. 6, “Hold 1”, “Hold 2”, “Hold 3” and “Hold 4” mean the number of reserved memories, “common hit” means “big hit that matches the common value”, and “non- “Common hit” means “big hit that matches a non-common value”.

  “D0H”, “D1H”, “D2H”, or “D3H” is set in the upper byte of the second prefetch command, and information relating to the random number for special figure distribution can be specified from such upper byte. it can. “00H” to “45H”, or “00H” to “09H” are set in the lower byte of the second prefetch command, and a specific value of the random number for special figure allocation by combining with the upper byte, that is, The big hit symbol at the time of the big hit can be specified. For example, from the upper byte “D0H”, the value “0” to “69”, that is, the jackpot symbol of the symbol A can be specified, and from the lower byte “01H” combined therewith, the value “1” Can be specified. Further, from the upper byte “D1H”, the value of “70” to “79”, that is, the jackpot symbol of the symbol B1, can be specified. From the lower byte “01H” combined therewith, the value of “71” is specified. Can be specified. Further, from the upper byte “D2H”, the value of “80” to “89”, that is, the jackpot symbol of the symbol B2, can be specified. From the lower byte “01H” combined therewith, the value of “81” Can be specified. Further, from the upper byte “D3H”, the value of “90” to “99”, that is, the jackpot symbol of the symbol B3 can be specified, and from the lower byte “01H” combined therewith, the value of “91” Can be specified.

  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 (predetermined) the results of jackpot and loss based on the value of the random number in advance. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a uses the second prefetch command input from the main control CPU 30a to preliminarily generate a big hit symbol based on the value of the special figure distribution random number prior to the start of the symbol variation game to be prefetched. Can be specified (prior judgment).

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs various prefetch commands, the effect control CPU 31a stores the command in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the number of reserved memories specified by the command. .

  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 the 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, even if the big hit game is started, the stored contents of various prefetch commands and various information related to execution of the prefetch effects stored in the effect control RAM 31c are maintained.

  Therefore, when the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the big hit with the common value by the first prefetch command, it is determined that the big win is obtained regardless of the game state at the time of the execution of the symbol variation game to be prefetched (target of prior determination). Identify. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the jackpot symbol from the value of the special figure distribution random number specified by the second prefetch command.

  Also, when the effect control CPU 31a specifies a big hit or non-common value with the first pre-read command, it is out of play regardless of the gaming state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game to be pre-read (target of prior determination). It is considered that it is out of place. 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.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a performs processing for executing the prefetch effect based on the contents that can be specified from the information instructed by various prefetch commands. In the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect described above is executed as one effect aspect of the variable number of times notification effect that is notified during the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, the variable number of times notification effect for notifying the player of the remaining number of variable times to which the variable state is given is executed. The change frequency notification effect is within the range of the change upper limit number at that time (below the change upper limit number), and is notified based on the operation number (sub-side operation number) actually managed internally, On the way, it is executed in such a manner that the addition (increase) of the remaining number of times of change is notified. There is no substantial increase (change such as increase / decrease) in the number of operations managed internally (sub-side operation count) depending on the notification of the addition of the remaining number of variations, but the number of remaining variations grasped by the player Will be accompanied by an increase (change). The remaining number of times of change that the player grasps is the number of times for notification to the player, and may be different from the number of operations actually managed internally (sub-side operation number), that is, the remaining number of times. is there.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the notification of the remaining number of times of change is performed across the period from the start of the big hit game to the start of giving of the change state until the end of the change state.
First, when a big hit game is started, a minimum change remaining number of times that becomes an initial grant period in which at least a variable state is guaranteed to be granted in a situation where the big hit is not won is notified during the big hit game. During the jackpot game, after the first change remaining number of times “0 (zero)” is notified, the result of the addition of the remaining number of variable changes during the big hit game is the result. Is notified. In the present embodiment, the addition of the remaining number of times of change reported at that time is from the start of the jackpot game until the application of the change state is started, that is, the symbol change game in the change state (the first symbol change game) ) Is executed, as a result of the notification, the minimum remaining number of times of change is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in the effect display device 11, at the end of the big hit game, that is, at the ending effect, for example, “10 times of change” is displayed and the minimum change remaining number is notified. . In the case of this example, the player can be made aware that the number of operations actually managed internally (sub-side operation count) is “10 times” or more.

  Subsequently, in the symbol change game in which the variable state is being given, the addition of the remaining number of variable changes is notified based on the minimum number of remaining variable changes notified during the previous jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the addition of the remaining number of times of change reported at that time is notified from the start of the application of the change state to the end of the application of the change state.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, in the effect display device 11, for example, when “remaining 5 times” is notified as the remaining number of times of change in the symbol change game being given the change state, “+10 times”. "Is displayed as an image, and the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified from" 5 remaining times "to" 15 remaining times ". In the case of this example, the player can be made aware that the number of operations actually managed internally (sub-side operation count) is “15 times” or more.

  In this way, in this embodiment, by giving the player the remaining number of times of change as information related to the assignment of the change state, after the start of the big hit game, the change in the remaining number of changes is made until the start of the assignment of the change state. The game can be grasped by the player. Thereby, after starting the big hit game, the player can be interested in the remaining number of times of change (minimum number of remaining times of change).

  In addition, after the start of giving the variable state, the remaining number of times of change is given to the player in relation to the execution of the symbol change game. The player can be made aware of changes in the number of times. This makes it possible for the player to have an interest in adding the remaining number of times of change made during the jackpot game during the change state after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, a process related to the first notification control for notifying the minimum remaining number of times of change during the jackpot game executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, as the first process, the effect control CPU 31a determines the on-hold big hit for determining whether or not to accompany the pre-reading effect at the time of notification of the minimum number of remaining variable times during the big hit game. Execute the process. Subsequent to the first process, the effect control CPU 31a performs a big hit notification upper limit number determination process for determining the big hit notification upper limit number that can be notified as the minimum change remaining number of times during the big hit game as the second process. To do. Subsequent to the second process, the effect control CPU 31a executes an additional pattern determination process for determining the timing (in this embodiment, the number of round games) for notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change as the third process. To do. The effect control CPU 31a executes the first to third processes described above at the start of the big hit game, that is, at the opening effect related to the big hit game (in the present embodiment, at the start of the effect).

  As shown in FIG. 8, subsequently, the CPU 31a for effect control executes, as the fourth process, an additional number determination process for determining the number of times of addition when notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change during the round game. . Subsequent to the fourth process, the effect control CPU 31a executes, as the fifth process, an additional effect content determination process for determining the content of the effect for notifying the additional effect when the additional number of remaining times of change during the round game is notified. To do. The CPU 31a for effect control executes the fourth and fifth processes described above with the start of the round game based on the addition pattern determined in the third process described above.

Hereinafter, specific processing contents of the first to fifth processes (first notification control) described above will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a performs the first process based on the hold information regarding various prefetch commands held in the effect control RAM 31c (effect control side).

  In the first process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not there is special hold information for identifying the big hit symbol of the common value and the big hit symbol of the symbol A in the hold information for all of the hold in the hold at that time. Determine. When there is no special hold information in the hold information, the effect control CPU 31a decides not to accompany the pre-read effect at the time of notification of the minimum number of remaining variable times during the big hit game, and ends the first process. Then, the process proceeds to the second process.

  In addition, when special hold information is present in the hold information, the presentation control CPU 31a does not have special hold information among the hold information stored before that, but holds information that specifies a big hit. On the condition that it exists, when notifying the minimum remaining number of times of change during the big hit game, it is determined that no pre-reading effect is accompanied, and the first process is terminated and the process proceeds to the second process.

  On the other hand, when the special hold information exists in the hold information, the effect control CPU 31a confirms that there is no hold information for identifying the big hit in the hold information stored before that. As a condition, a lottery of a pre-reading effect pattern is performed when notifying the minimum number of remaining variable times during a big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the prefetch effect pattern lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to “SE1”, “SE2”, and “SE3” so as to have a predetermined winning probability. In this pre-reading effect pattern lottery, the winning probability of “SE1” is set to about 1/2, and the winning probabilities of “SE2” and “SE3” are set to about 1/4 with the same probability.

  The effect control CPU 31a performs control so that no pre-reading effect is accompanied when “SE1”, that is, the pre-reading effect pattern SE1 is determined in the pre-reading effect pattern lottery. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a performs the same control as in the case where it is determined not to accompany the prefetch effect. In addition, when determining the “SE2” in the prefetch effect pattern lottery, that is, the prefetch effect pattern SE2, the effect control CPU 31a notifies the addition of the remaining number of times of change during one big hit game (predetermined number of times). Is controlled so as to notify the big hit in the hold. In addition, when determining the “SE3” in the pre-reading effect pattern lottery, that is, the pre-reading effect pattern SE3, the effect control CPU 31a performs a specific effect of causing “V” to appear instead of the number of times by adding the number of remaining variable times. Thus, control is performed so as to notify the on-hold big hit.

  Random numbers used for the pre-reading effect pattern lottery described above and various lotteries described later are updated every predetermined cycle and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a acquires random numbers used in the lottery from the effect control RAM 31c when performing various lotteries, and performs random number lottery based on the acquired random numbers.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a performs the second process based on the current jackpot symbol (type of jackpot).
In the second process, the effect control CPU 31a performs a big hit notification upper limit number of times pattern lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the big hit notification upper limit number pattern lottery, random numbers are assigned to “JK1”, “JK2”, “JK3”, and “JK4” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the current big hit symbol. It is done by sorting. In the jackpot notification upper limit number of times pattern lottery, if the current jackpot symbol is symbol A, the winning of any one of “JK1” to “JK4” is determined and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“JK1” to The winning probability of “JK4” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “JK3”). Further, when the jackpot symbol this time is symbol B1, only “JK1” is determined. In addition, when the big hit symbol of this time is symbol B2, the winning of either “JK1” or “JK2” is determined, and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“JK2” is more than the winning probability of “JK1”). "The winning probability of" is slightly low). In addition, when the big hit symbol of this time is the symbol B3, the winning of any one of “JK1,” “JK2,” and “JK3” is determined, and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“JK1”, “JK2”). The winning probability of “JK3” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the big hit notification upper limit count pattern “JK1”, that is, the big hit hit notification upper limit count pattern JK1 as “40 times” when determining the big hit hit notification upper limit count pattern JK1. In addition, when determining “JK2”, that is, the big hit notification upper limit number pattern JK2 by lottery during the big hit notification upper limit number pattern lottery, the effect control CPU 31a controls the big hit notification upper limit number pattern “50 times”. In addition, when determining “JK3”, that is, the big-hit notification upper limit number of times pattern JK3 in the big-hit notification upper limit number pattern lottery, the effect control CPU 31a controls the big-hit notification upper-limit number of times “60 times”. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls “100 hits” as the big hit notification upper limit count when determining “JK4” in the big hit notification upper limit count pattern lottery, that is, when determining the big hit notification upper limit count pattern JK4.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a performs the third process based on the content of the prefetch effect (prefetch effect pattern).
In the third process, the effect control CPU 31a performs an extra pattern lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the additional pattern lottery is “UP1” to “UP30” so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on whether or not the prefetch effect pattern SE2 is determined in the first process. This is done by assigning random numbers to (30 types). In this additional pattern lottery, if the pre-reading effect pattern SE2 is not determined in the first process, the winning pattern “UP1” to “UP25” (25 types) is determined and the winning probabilities are substantially the same. The probability (the winning probability of “UP1” is slightly higher than the other winning probabilities). In the first process, when the pre-reading effect pattern SE2 is determined, one of “UP26” to “UP30” (five types) is determined, and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“UP26”). Is a little higher than other winning probabilities).

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of “UP1” to “UP5”, that is, the addition patterns UP1 to UP5, by adding an extra pattern lottery, 1R (first), 4R (first) ), 7R (the first time), 10R (the first time), and 13R (the first time). For example, in the case of the addition pattern UP1, the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified once in the 1R round game.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines any of “UP6” to “UP15”, that is, any of the additional patterns UP6 to UP15, in the additional pattern lottery, 1R (first), 4R (first), 7R (first), 10R Control is performed so as to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change at the timing of any two round games of (Round) and 13R (Round). For example, with the addition pattern UP6, the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified twice in the 1R and 4R round games.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of “UP16” to “UP25”, that is, any of the additional patterns UP16 to UP25, in the addition pattern lottery, 1R (first), 4R (first), 7R (first), 10R Control is performed so as to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change at the timing of any three round games of (Round) and 13R (Round). For example, in the case of the addition pattern UP16, the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified three times in the 1R, 4R and 7R round games.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of “UP26” to “UP30”, that is, the additional patterns UP26 to UP30, in the additional pattern lottery, 1R (first), 4R (first), 7R (first), 10R Control is performed so as to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change at the timing of any four round games of (Round) and 13R (Round). For example, in the case of the addition pattern UP26, the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified four times in the 1R, 4R, 7R, and 10R round games.

  In the present embodiment, in the first process, the overlay patterns UP26 to UP30 may be determined only when the prefetch effect pattern SE2 is determined. For this reason, informing the extra number of remaining times of change during the big hit game four times is the on-hold big hit notification and corresponds to “four extra additions” defined in the prefetch effect pattern SE2.

  In addition, when the start of each round game is instructed, the production control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current round game notifies the addition of the remaining number of times of change based on the determined addition pattern in the third process. Determine whether. When the current round game is timed to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change, the effect control CPU 31a performs the fourth process in the second process based on the determined big hit notification upper limit number of times pattern.

  The effect control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of notification rounds based on the additional pattern at each timing for notifying the additional number of remaining variable times during the big hit game, and the remaining number of notification rounds after the subtraction is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. I remember it. In addition, during the jackpot game, the CPU 31a for effect control subtracts the number determined by the extra number lottery from the possible number of notifications for each timing of notifying the additional number of remaining variable times, and the number of possible notifications after the subtraction is used for the effect control. It is stored in the RAM 31c. In addition, during the jackpot game, the production control CPU 31a adds the number of times determined by the addition number lottery to the remaining number of times of change for each timing of reporting the addition of the remaining number of times of change, and produces the remaining number of times of change after the addition. It is stored in the control RAM 31c.

In the fourth process, the effect control CPU 31a performs an extra number pattern lottery.
As shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the extra number pattern lottery is “UK1” to “UK10” in the fourth process so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the remaining number of notification rounds and the number of possible notifications. Random numbers are assigned to (10 types).

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the remaining number of notification rounds is four, one of “UK1” to “UK7” (seven types) is determined according to the number of notification possible times. For example, when the possible number of notifications is “60 times”, any one of “UK1” to “UK3” (three types) is determined and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“UK1”, “ The winning probability of “UK3” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “UK2”).

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the remaining number of notification rounds is three, one of “UK1” to “UK8” (eight types) is determined according to the number of notification possible times. For example, when the possible number of notifications is “60 times”, any one of “UK1” to “UK4” (four types) is determined, and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“UK1” to “UK1”). The winning probability of “UK4” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “UK3”).

  As illustrated in FIG. 14, when the remaining number of notification rounds is two, one of “UK1” to “UK9” (nine types) is determined according to the number of notification possible times. For example, when the possible number of notifications is “60 times”, the winning of any of “UK1” to “UK5” (5 types) is determined, and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“UK1” winning) The winning probability of “UK2” to “UK5” is slightly lower than the probability).

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the remaining number of notification rounds is one, the winning of “UK1” to “UK10” (10 types) is determined according to the number of notification possible times. For example, when the possible number of notifications is “60 times”, any one of “UK1” to “UK6” (six types) is determined, and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“UK1” to “UK1”). The winning probability of “UK6” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “UK5”).

  In the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the addition of “10 times” is generated at least at the timing of notifying the addition of the remaining number of variable times. For this reason, after notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change, the additional number pattern lottery is performed so that at least the number of times of (notification round remaining number) × (10) is left as the number of possible notifications at that time. For example, when the remaining number of notification rounds is 4, if the number of possible notifications is “60”, the extra number patterns UK4 to UK10 are not determined.

  When determining “UK1”, that is, the additional number pattern UK1 in the additional number pattern lottery, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so as to notify “10 times” additional amount to the remaining variable number of times. Further, when determining the addition number pattern lottery “UK2”, that is, the addition number pattern UK2, the production control CPU 31a notifies “UK3” to “UK10” so that “20 times” addition is notified to the remaining variable number of times. "Is determined, the control is performed so as to notify the addition of the corresponding number of times from" 30 times "to" 100 times ".

  In the present embodiment, in the second process, only when the jackpot symbol is symbol A, the derivation of the final minimum variable remaining number of times that is larger (longer) than the jackpot notification upper limit number of times patterns JK1 to JK3 is determined. In addition, there is a possibility that the notification upper limit number of times pattern JK4 is determined. For this reason, as the minimum number of remaining variable times during the big hit game, the number of times (“70 times”, “80 times”, “90 times”, “100 times”) that is larger (longer) than “60 times” that is the predetermined grant period “)” Is a notification that a certain probability change state will be given after the end of the current big hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the fourth process, only when the big hit medium notification upper limit number pattern JK4 is determined (second process), the additional number of notifications larger (longer) than the additional number patterns UK1 to UK6 is notified. There is a possibility that the additional number of times patterns UK7 to UK10 defining the above are determined. For this reason, as an addition of the remaining variable number of times during the big hit game, the number of times ("70 times", "80 times", "90") that is larger (longer) than "60 times", which is a predetermined grant period by adding one time “100 times”, “100 times”) is a notification that a certain probability change state will be given after the end of the current big hit game.

Subsequently, in the fourth process, the effect control CPU 31a performs the fifth process based on the determined addition frequency pattern.
In the fifth process, the effect control CPU 31a performs an additional effect pattern lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the extra effect pattern lottery is predetermined based on whether or not the prefetch effect pattern SE3 is determined in the first process and the additional frequency pattern determined in the fourth process. The random numbers are distributed to “UE1” to “UE31” (31 types) so that the winning probability is.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the pre-reading effect pattern SE3 is not determined (other than the pre-reading effect pattern SE3), the additional effect pattern lottery is “UE1” to “UE15” (15 types) according to the additional number pattern. Determine one of the winnings. For example, in the case of the extra number pattern UK4 (40 extra times), the winner of any one of “UE4” and “UE12” (two types) is determined, and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“UE4” The winning probability of “UE12” is slightly lower than the winning probability).

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the pre-reading effect pattern SE3 is determined (pre-reading effect pattern SE3), the additional effect pattern lottery can be any of “UE16” to “UE31” (16 types) according to the additional frequency pattern. I decide to win. For example, in the case of the extra number pattern UK4 (40 extra times), the winning of either “UE20” or “UE28” (two types) is determined, and the winning probabilities are approximately the same probability (“UE20” The winning probability of “UE28” is slightly lower than the winning probability).

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the effect control CPU 31 a determines any one of “UE1” to “UE10”, that is, the additional effect patterns UE1 to UE10 in the additional effect pattern lottery, the number of times of addition based on the additional frequency pattern at that time Is controlled to be notified in one step. For example, in the case of the additional effect pattern UE1, the notification is made in one step so that “10 times” addition is notified at once for the remaining number of times of change.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines “UE11” to “UE15”, that is, any of the additional effect patterns UE11 to UE15, by adding the additional effect pattern lottery, the additional number of times based on the additional frequency pattern at that time is notified in two stages. Control to do. For example, in the case of the extra effect pattern UE11, after “10 times” extra is informed to the remaining number of times of change, further “10 times” total “20” extra is informed so that it is reported in two stages. Is done.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines any of “UE16” to “UE26”, that is, any of the additional effect patterns UE16 to UE26, in the additional effect pattern lottery, it indicates that the number of remaining variable times is an additional and displays the on-hold jackpot notification. Control is performed so as to notify in two stages. For example, in the case of the additional effect pattern UE17, the notification is made in two stages such that “V” is further notified after the addition of “10 times” is notified to the remaining number of times of change.

  In addition, when determining any one of “UE27” to “UE31”, that is, the additional effect patterns UE27 to UE31 in the additional effect pattern lottery, the effect control CPU 31a displays the on-hold internal jackpot notification as an additional number of remaining variable times. Control is performed so as to notify in three stages. For example, in the case of the extra effect pattern UE27, after “10 times” extra is informed to the remaining number of times of change, an additional “20 times” extra of “10” is further informed, followed by “V”. In such a way, it is notified in three stages.

  In the present embodiment, in the first process, only when the prefetch effect pattern SE3 is determined, the additional effect patterns UE16 to UE31 may be determined. For this reason, reporting “V” while pretending to be an additional notification during a big hit game is a reserved big hit notification and corresponds to “V appearance” defined in the prefetch effect pattern SE3.

  As a result of performing the first process to the fifth process in this way, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so as to notify the player of the remaining number of times of change stored in the effect control RAM 31c during the big hit game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a notifies the player at the end of the big hit game, that is, at the ending effect related to the big hit game, with the remaining number of times of change stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the minimum change remaining number of times. Control. Thereafter, the minimum change remaining number notified at the end of the big hit game is used as a reference, and the additional change remaining number is notified in the symbol change game in the changed state after the big hit game. The effect control CPU 31a that performs the above-described first to fifth processes, that is, the first notification control functions as a notification control means.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the big hit game, it is possible to notify the on-hold big hit notification together by notifying the remaining number of times of change. As a result, after the start of the big hit game, the player is interested in the remaining number of times of change, and by extending the interest, the player can grasp the subsequent big hit, that is, the on-hold big hit notification. ing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the big hit game, even if the on-hold big hit notification is not given because the additional notification of the remaining number of times of change is less than four times (less than a predetermined number), the specific effect of causing “V” to appear. Is accompanied by a big hit notification on hold. This makes it possible for the player to have an interest in the on-hold jackpot notification, and after the start of the jackpot game, the player has an interest in the on-hold jackpot notification for each additional notification of the remaining number of variable times. It has been devised to have it.

  In the present embodiment, if the number of times longer (longer) than “60 times” is notified as the remaining number of times of change or the minimum number of remaining times of change during the jackpot game, a probability change state is given after the end of the jackpot game. It is also possible to make notifications about this. Such notification of the remaining number of times of change that is greater (longer) than “60 times” can be achieved regardless of whether or not there are multiple notifications of addition of the remaining number of times of change. Thereby, after the start of the big hit game, the content is notified as the remaining number of times of change or the minimum number of remaining times of change, and the device is given an interest in giving the player an interest in giving notification of the probable change state.

Next, processing related to the second notification control for notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol change game in the change state executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, as the sixth process, the effect control CPU 31a gives various ceiling numbers (the number of ceilings and the number of ceiling games) when informing the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol change game in the change state. The ceiling number determination process for determining is executed. The effect control CPU 31a executes the above-described sixth process at the start of the big hit game, that is, at the opening effect related to the big hit game (in the present embodiment, at the start of the effect).

  As shown in FIG. 19, subsequently, as the seventh process, the effect control CPU 31a executes the addition of the remaining variable number of times in the notification of the additional number of remaining times of change in the symbol variation game in the variable state. Addition execution determination processing is executed to determine whether or not. Subsequent to the seventh process, the effect control CPU 31a determines the contents of the effect for notifying the addition as the eighth process or the ninth process when notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol change game in the change state. Normal addition effect content determination processing or special addition effect content determination processing is executed. The effect control CPU 31a executes the above-described seventh to ninth processes every time the symbol variation game in the variable state is started.

  In the present embodiment, the notification of the addition of the remaining number of times of the symbol change game in the variable state is informed by the normal addition effect performed in accordance with the symbol variable game not accompanied by the continuous effect, and the continuous effect. There is a case where it is notified by a special addition effect performed in accordance with the accompanying symbol variation game. The eighth process is executed when notification is normally given by an extra effect. In addition, the ninth process is executed when notification is given by a special addition effect.

Hereinafter, the content of the specific process of the 6th process-the 9th process (2nd alerting | reporting control) mentioned above is demonstrated.
The effect control CPU 31a performs the sixth process based on the upper limit number of times of change held in the effect control RAM 31c, that is, the current jackpot symbol.

In the sixth process, the effect control CPU 31a performs the ceiling number pattern lottery.
As shown in FIG. 20, the ceiling number pattern lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to “TK1” to “TK7” so as to have a predetermined winning probability based on the current maximum number of times of change (big hit symbol). This ceiling number pattern lottery is set so that only “TK1” is determined when the current variation upper limit number of times is 40 (upper limit 40 times), that is, when the jackpot symbol is B1. In addition, when the current maximum number of times of change is 50 (upper limit of 50), that is, when the jackpot symbol is B2, the winner of any one of “TK1”, “TK2”, “TK5” is determined and each winning probability Are determined to be substantially the same probability (the winning probability of “TK5” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “TK1” and “TK2”). In addition, when the current maximum number of times of change is 60 (upper limit 60), that is, when the big hit symbol is B3, the winning of any one of “TK1” to “TK3”, “TK5”, “TK6” is determined, Each winning probability is determined to be substantially the same probability (the winning probability of “TK1” is slightly higher than other winning probabilities). In addition, when the current maximum number of times of change is 100 (upper limit of 100), that is, when the jackpot symbol is A, the winning of any one of “TK1” to “TK7” is determined, and each winning probability is substantially the same probability ("TK1" to "TK6" have the same winning probability, and "TK7" has a slightly lower winning probability).

  When the effect control CPU 31a determines “TK1” in the ceiling number pattern lottery, that is, when the ceiling number pattern TK1 is determined, the ceiling number that can be notified is set to “40 times” with respect to the subsequent addition of the remaining number of times of change. Set and control in one stage. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines “TK2” in the ceiling number pattern lottery, that is, the ceiling number pattern TK2, the ceiling number that is the upper limit that can be notified for the subsequent addition of the remaining number of times of change is set to “50 times”. ”And control in one stage. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines “TK3” in the ceiling number pattern lottery, that is, the ceiling number pattern TK3, the ceiling number that can be notified as the upper limit of the number of remaining remaining changes is set to “60 times”. ”And control in one stage. In addition, when determining the number of ceilings “TK4”, that is, the number of ceilings pattern TK4, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of ceilings that can be notified to the upper limit of the number of remaining time changes to “100 times”. ”And control in one stage.

  Further, when determining the number of ceilings “TK5” to “TK7”, that is, the number of ceilings TK5 to TK7, the effect control CPU 31a sets the upper limit that can be notified for the subsequent addition of the remaining number of times of change. Set the number of ceilings in two stages to control. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a sets a restriction notification period for restricting and notifying the ceiling number to be smaller (smaller) than the actual change upper limit number with respect to the addition of the remaining number of changes, and then the ceiling number is set. A restriction non-notification period to be notified as an actual change upper limit number of times is set.

  Specifically, when determining the ceiling number pattern TK5 “40 (20)”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the regulation notification period from the start of the variable state until the 20 symbol variation games corresponding to the number of ceiling games are performed. The ceiling number is set to “40 times”, and the ceiling number is set to the actual upper limit number of times and controlled from the 21st symbol variation game. In addition, when determining the ceiling number pattern TK6 “50 (30)”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the ceiling to the regulation notification period from the start of the variable state to 30 symbol variation games that are the number of ceiling games. The number of times is set to “50 times”, and the ceiling number is set to the actual upper limit number of times of change from the 31st symbol variation game and controlled. In addition, when determining the ceiling number pattern TK7 “60 (40)”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the ceiling to the regulation notification period from the start of the variable state to the 40th symbol variation game that is the number of ceiling games. The number of times is set to “60 times”, and the ceiling number of times is set to the actual upper limit number of times of change and controlled from the 41st symbol variation game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, the upper limit that allows the additional notification of the remaining number of variable changes is regulated within the range of the variable upper limit number and can be notified. Thereby, even if the remaining number of times of change grasped by the player is not satisfactory to the player, the player can have a desire to add the remaining number of times of change from the middle.

  In addition, when the start of the symbol variation game in the variable state is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to make the effect contents to add the remaining number of variable changes based on the type of the variation pattern instructed together. The seventh process is performed so as to determine whether or not.

In the seventh process, the effect control CPU 31a performs effect content lottery.
As shown in FIG. 21, the effect content lottery is performed in the seventh process by assigning random numbers to “with extra” and “without extra” so as to achieve a predetermined winning probability based on the instructed variation pattern. .

  When determining “with extra”, the effect control CPU 31a decides to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol change game in the change state, ends the seventh process, The process proceeds to any one of the ninth processes. When determining “no extra”, the effect control CPU 31a decides not to report the extra number of remaining times in the symbol change game in the variable state, and ends the seventh process. Then, the process related to the notification of the additional number of remaining times of change is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when any of the fluctuation patterns for outlier fluctuation, outlier reach fluctuation, or big hit fluctuation is instructed, the effect content of “with extra”, that is, the addition of the remaining number of fluctuations is notified. Is possible. The selection rate for selecting the “additional” effect content is stored in the effect control RAM 31c for each type of variation pattern, to some extent the remaining number of changes stored in the effect control RAM 31c at that time. It is determined based on the number of possible notifications and the length of variation time of the designated variation pattern.

  As for the number of remaining variable changes stored in the effect control RAM 31 c, the content of the “additional” effect is the smaller the remaining number of variable changes as a whole, regardless of the change pattern of any change content. Is selected to be higher than the production content of “no extra”. The variation pattern of each variation content may include a pattern in which the selection rate of the production content of “with extra” is not set higher than the production content of “no addition” as the remaining number of alterations is smaller.

  In addition, regarding the number of possible notifications stored in the effect control RAM 31c, regardless of which variation pattern of change content is instructed, overall, the greater the number of possible notifications, the greater the content of the effect “with extra”. Is selected to be higher than the production content of “no extra”. The variation pattern of each variation content may include a pattern in which the selection rate of the production content “with extra” is not set higher than the production content “without addition” as the number of notifications is increased.

  In addition, regarding the length of the instructed variation time, regardless of the variation pattern of any variation content, as a whole, the longer the variation time, the greater the selection rate of the production content “with extra” is “no extra” It is set higher than the production contents. The variation pattern of each variation content may include a pattern in which the selection rate of the production content “with extra” is not set higher than the production content “without addition” as the variation time is longer.

  When the effect control CPU 31a decides to notify that there is “addition” in the effect content lottery, that is, the addition of the remaining number of times of change, it changes in a manner based on the result of the eighth process or the ninth process described later. Control is performed to notify the addition of the short remaining number of times. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines that “no extra”, that is, no notification of the additional number of remaining times of change is not performed in the effect content lottery, the control is performed so as not to notify the additional number of remaining changes. As described above, in this embodiment, the effect content lottery that leads to the addition (extension) of the remaining number of times of change is determined by determining “with extra”, which corresponds to the extended lottery. It can be said that the extended lottery includes various lotteries performed in the eighth process and the ninth process described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether to perform the eighth process or the ninth process based on whether or not the instructed variation pattern is a content specifying that the continuous effect is accompanied. The effect control CPU 31a performs the eighth process when specifying that no continuous effect is to be accompanied, and the result of the current jackpot lottery (big hit symbol) and the notification stored in the effect control RAM 31c at that time. Based on the possible number of times, the eighth process is performed. The effect control CPU 31a performs the ninth process when specifying to accompany the continuous effect, and is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as a result of the current big hit lottery (big hit symbol) and at that time. Ninth processing is performed based on the number of notifications possible.

  The effect control CPU 31a uses the number of available notifications (during the game) after subtracting the remaining number of times of change saved during the big hit game from the determined number of ceilings in the sixth process during the change state. It is stored in the RAM 31c. Further, the production control CPU 31a subtracts the number of times of addition determined based on the eighth process and the ninth process described later from the number of possible notifications for each timing of notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change during the change state. The number of subsequent notifications can be stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control adds the number of times of addition determined based on the eighth process and the ninth process, which will be described later, to the remaining number of times of change for each timing of notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change during the change state. The number of remaining changes after addition is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

In the eighth process and the ninth process, the effect control CPU 31a first performs lottery drawing of the upper limit number of times during the game.
As shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, in the game upper limit number of times pattern lottery, “TJK1” is set so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the result of the current big hit lottery (big hit symbol) and the number of notifications possible. ~ Random numbers are assigned to "TJK6" (6 types).

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the result of the big hit lottery is not a big hit based on the symbol A (other than the symbol A), any one of “TJK1” to “TJK5” (five types) is determined according to the number of notifications possible. To do. For example, when the possible number of notifications is “30 to 39 times”, any one of “TJK1” to “TJK3” (three types) is determined and each winning probability is substantially the same probability (“TJK1”). The winning probability of “TJK3” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “TJK2”.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the big hit lottery result is a big hit based on symbol A (symbol A), one of “TJK1” to “TJK6” (six types) is determined in accordance with the number of notifications possible. . For example, when the possible number of notifications is “30 to 39 times”, one of “TJK1” to “TJK3” and “TJK6” (four types) is determined, and “TJK1” to “TJK3” It is determined that the winning probability is substantially the same (the winning probabilities of “TJK2” and “TJK3” are slightly lower than the winning probabilities of “TJK1”) and the winning probability of “TJK6” is the lowest.

  In this embodiment, if the possible number of notifications is “0 to 9” during the variable state, the notification of the additional number of remaining variable changes is made as in the case where “no additional” is determined in the seventh process described above. Is determined not to be performed, the eighth process is terminated, and the process related to the notification of the additional number of remaining variable times is terminated.

  When determining the “TJK1” to “TJK5”, that is, the in-game upper limit frequency patterns TJK1 to TJK5 in the game upper limit frequency pattern lottery, the effect control CPU 31a adds the number of times (“10 ”To“ 50 times ”). In addition, when determining the “TJK6” in the game upper limit number pattern lottery, that is, when determining the game upper limit number pattern TJK6, the effect control CPU 31a notifies that the big hit symbol is the big hit symbol of the symbol A (“winning”). There is a case to control.

Here, the contents of the eighth process after the game upper limit number of times pattern lottery is performed will be described.
In the eighth process, the effect control CPU 31a performs the subsequent eighth process based on the determined in-game upper limit number of times pattern.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change in a symbol variation game without a continuous effect, the number of times of addition based on the upper limit number of times pattern in game determined by the display effect of the effect display device 11 is one time. During the symbol variation game, it will be notified in 10 divided times.

  When the effect control CPU 31a notifies the remaining variable number of times in the symbol variation game without the continuous effect in the variable state, first, “10 times” is set in the effect control RAM 31c as the remaining number of notifications (during the game). I remember it. The CPU 31a for effect control subtracts “1” from the remaining number of notifications for each timing of notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change during one symbol variation game without continuous effects in the state of change. The remaining number of notifications is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a is described later from the upper limit number based on the upper limit number pattern in the game in the eighth process at every timing of reporting the additional number of remaining variable changes during the symbol variation game without the continuous effect in the variable state. The upper limit remaining number of times after subtracting the number of additions based on the normal addition number pattern to be stored is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

In the eighth process in this case, the effect control CPU 31a normally performs the extra number pattern lottery.
As shown in FIG. 24 to FIG. 26, the normal addition frequency pattern lottery is divided into “TU1” to “TU7” (seven types) so as to have a predetermined winning probability based on the remaining number of notifications and the upper limit remaining number of times. This is done by distributing random numbers.

  When the upper limit number of times pattern TJK1 to TJK5 is determined during the game, any one of “TU1” to “TU6” (six types) is determined according to the remaining number of notifications and the upper limit remaining number of times. Further, when the game upper limit number pattern TJK6 is determined, any one of “TU1” to “TU7” (seven types) is determined regardless of the remaining number of notifications and the upper limit remaining number.

  When the remaining number of notifications is 10 to 3 (10 to 3 remaining notifications), for example, if the upper limit remaining number is “9 times” (upper limit remaining 9 times), “TU1” to “TU6” (6 Each type of winning is determined, and the winning probabilities are set to substantially the same probability (the winning probability of “TU6” is slightly lower than the winning probabilities of “TU1” to “TU5”). When the remaining number of notifications is 2 (2 remaining notifications), for example, if the upper limit remaining number is “9” (upper limit remaining 9 times), “TU5”, “TU6” (2 types) And the respective winning probabilities are set to substantially the same probability (the winning probability of “TU6” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “TU5”). If the remaining number of notifications is one (one remaining notification), for example, if the upper limit remaining number is “9 times” (upper limit remaining nine times), only “TU6” (one type) is selected. It is stipulated to decide.

  In addition, when the game upper limit number pattern TJK6 has been determined, any one of “TU1” to “TU7” (seven types) is determined regardless of the remaining number of notifications and the upper limit remaining number of times. The winning probability is determined to be substantially the same probability (the winning probability of “TU7” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “TU1” to “TU6”).

  When the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of “TU1” to “TU6” in the normal addition frequency pattern lottery, that is, the normal addition frequency pattern TU1 to TU6, it is one out of 10 in the symbol variation game. In the notification of the addition, control is performed so as to notify the addition number (any one of “0 times” to “5 times”) corresponding to the remaining number of times of change. For example, in the case of the normal addition frequency pattern TU1, by reporting “0”, the addition of the remaining number of times of “0” is reported. In addition, for example, in the case of the normal addition frequency pattern TU2, by reporting “+1”, the addition of the remaining number of times of “1 change” is notified.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines “TU7” in the normal addition number pattern lottery, that is, the normal addition number pattern TU7, in the notification of one addition out of ten in one symbol variation game, Control is performed so as to notify “7 times”, that is, “+7” to the short remaining number of times. When the CPU 31a for effect control notifies the addition of the remaining number of times of change based on the normal addition number pattern TU7, the remaining amount of change remains regardless of the number of times related to the added number of remaining times such as the upper limit remaining number and the remaining number of notifications. Control is performed so as to notify the addition of the number of times.

  In the present embodiment, in the eighth process, there is a possibility that the normal addition number pattern TU7 may be determined only when the in-game upper limit number pattern TJK6 is determined. For this reason, “+7” is reported in the symbol variation game in the variable state while pretending to be an additional notification. This is a notification of the determination of winning of the big hit symbol of symbol A in this symbol variation game (special effect). It becomes.

  The effect control CPU 31a repeatedly executes the above-described eighth process until the remaining number of notifications becomes “0”, thereby notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of 10 variations in one symbol variation game. Control to execute.

  As a result of performing the sixth process to the eighth process in this way, the effect control CPU 31a controls to notify the player of the remaining number of times of change stored in the effect control RAM 31c during the change state. Further, the CPU 31a for effect control adds the remaining number of times of change to the predetermined timing for the symbol change game without the continuous effect in the change state (in this embodiment, 2 seconds after the start of the symbol change game). ) Is controlled so as to notify the player. Subsequently, the CPU 31a for effect control performs control so as to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol variation game in the subsequent state of change based on the number of remaining times of change after the notification. The effect control CPU 31a that performs the above-described sixth process to eighth process, that is, the second notification control, functions as a notification control unit.

As a result, as shown in FIGS. 30 (a) to 30 (e), the effect display device 11 notifies the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol variation game without the continuous effect.
As shown in FIGS. 30 (a) → (b) → (c), for example, in order from the beginning of the addition timing, the number of remaining variable times is changed as “3 times” → “1 time” → “0 time”. When the addition is performed, the effect display device 11 sequentially displays the corresponding display images. In the effect display device 11, a display image G <b> 1 of “+3” → a display image G <b> 2 of “+1” → a display image G <b> 3 of “0” is sequentially displayed to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change. Then, the effect display device 11 notifies the addition of the remaining number of times of change so that the total finally notified by the effect display device 11 is added to the remaining number of times of change being notified.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 30 (a) → (d) → (e), for example, in order from the beginning of the addition timing, the remaining number of times of change is “3 times” → “1 time” → “actual”. In the case where the notification of “correct” is performed by performing addition of “”, corresponding display images are sequentially displayed on the effect display device 11. In the effect display device 11, a display image G1 of “+3” → a display image G2 of “+1” → a display image G4 of “+7” is displayed in order, and the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified. Then, in the effect display device 11, in addition to notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change so that the total finally notified by the effect display device 11 is added to the number of remaining times of change being notified. Thus, the image display of the display image G4 of “+7” is also notified of the big hit based on the symbol A.

Subsequently, the content of the ninth process after the game upper limit number of times pattern lottery is performed will be described.
In the ninth process, the effect control CPU 31a performs the subsequent ninth process based on the determined in-game upper limit number of times pattern.

  In this embodiment, when notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol variation game with a continuous effect, the number of times of addition based on the upper limit number of times pattern in game determined by the display effect of the effect display device 11 is one. Of the change cycle in the symbol change game, the notification is divided into nine times except the last one. In each of the nine variation cycles, the player is notified of the number of times to add to the remaining number of shortages by a combination of symbols that are temporarily displayed. For example, when a combination of symbols such as “001” is temporarily stopped and displayed in the fluctuation cycle, the addition of the remaining number of times of “1 change” is notified.

  When the CPU 31a for effect control notifies the remaining number of times of change in the symbol variation game with the continuous effect during the change state, first, “9 times” is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the remaining number of notifications (during the game). doing. The CPU 31a for effect control subtracts “1” from the remaining number of notifications for each timing of reporting the additional number of remaining variable times during one symbol variation game with continuous effects during the variable state, and notifies after the subtraction. The remaining number of times is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a will be described later from the upper limit number based on the upper limit number pattern in the game in the ninth process at every timing of reporting the additional number of remaining variable changes during the symbol variation game with the continuous effect in the variable state. The upper limit remaining number after subtracting the number of additions based on the special addition number pattern is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

In the ninth process in this case, the effect control CPU 31a performs a special addition frequency pattern lottery.
As shown in FIG. 27 to FIG. 29, the special extra number pattern lottery is performed on “SU1” to “SU7” (seven types) so as to have a predetermined winning probability based on the remaining number of notifications and the upper limit remaining number of times. This is done by distributing random numbers.

  When the upper limit number of times pattern TJK1 to TJK5 is determined during the game, any one of “SU1” to “SU6” (six types) is determined according to the remaining number of notifications and the upper limit remaining number of times. Further, when the game upper limit number pattern TJK6 is determined, any one of “SU1” to “SU7” (seven types) is determined regardless of the remaining number of notifications and the upper limit remaining number.

  When the remaining number of notifications is 9 to 6 (9 to 6 remaining notifications), for example, if the upper limit remaining number is “20 to 29” (upper limit remaining 20 to 29), “SU2” to “ In addition to determining the winning of “SU4” (three types), each winning probability is set to be substantially the same probability (the winning probability of “SU4” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “SU2” and “SU3”). Yes. Further, when the remaining number of notifications is 5 to 3 times (5 to 3 remaining notifications), for example, if the upper limit remaining number is “20 to 29 times” (upper limit remaining 20 to 29 times), “SU2”. ~ During winning decision of any of "SU5" (4 types), each winning probability is almost the same probability ("SU5" winning probability is slightly lower than "SU2"-"SU4" winning probability) It has established. When the remaining number of notifications is two (two remaining notifications), for example, if the upper limit remaining number is “20 to 29” (upper limit remaining 20 to 29), “SU2” to “SU6”. Any one of the (5 types) wins is determined, and the respective win probabilities are set to substantially the same probabilities (the win probabilities of “SU3” to “SU6” are slightly lower than the win probabilities of “SU2”). If the remaining number of notifications is one, an additional number of times corresponding to the upper limit remaining number of times is determined. For example, when the remaining number of notifications is 1, if the upper limit remaining number is “29”, the addition of “29” is determined.

  In addition, when the game upper limit number pattern TJK6 has been determined, any one of “SU1” to “SU7” (seven types) is determined regardless of the remaining number of notifications and the upper limit remaining number, Is a substantially identical probability (the winning probability of “SU7” is slightly lower than the winning probability of “SU1” to “SU6”).

  When the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of “SU1” to “SU6”, that is, any of the special addition frequency patterns SU1 to SU6 by the special addition frequency pattern lottery, it is one of nine times in one symbol variation game. In the notification of the addition, control is performed so as to notify the addition number (any one of “0 times” to “5 times”) corresponding to the remaining number of times of change. For example, in the case of the special addition frequency pattern SU1, the addition of the remaining number of times of “0 times” is notified by informing “00 ×”. Further, for example, in the case of the special addition frequency pattern SU2, the addition of the remaining number of times of “1 change” is notified by notifying “001”.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines “SU7” in the special addition number pattern lottery, that is, the special addition number pattern SU7, one of the nine symbols variation game in one symbol variation game (fluctuation cycle). ), “7 times”, that is, “777” is notified to the remaining number of times of change.

  In the present embodiment, in the ninth process, only when the upper limit number of times pattern TJK6 during game is determined, the special number-of-additions pattern SU7 may be determined. For this reason, the notification of “777”, which appears to be an additional notification in the symbol variation game in the variable state, is a notification of the determination of the winning of the big hit symbol of symbol A in this symbol variation game (special effect) It becomes.

  The effect control CPU 31a repeatedly executes the above-described ninth process until the remaining number of notifications reaches “0”, so that the number of remaining variable times is nine in accordance with the variable cycle in one symbol variable game. Control is performed so as to notify the addition of. The effect control CPU 31a once determines “SU7” by the special extra number pattern lottery, and thereafter, “SU7” by the special extra number pattern lottery of the ninth process until the remaining number of notifications becomes “0”. To control only "."

  As a result of performing the sixth process, the seventh process, and the ninth process in this way, the effect control CPU 31a notifies the player of the remaining number of times of change stored in the effect control RAM 31c during the change state. To control. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a gives the player the timing of adding the remaining number of times of change to the player at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, a temporary stop display in the change cycle) for a symbol change game with a continuous effect in the change state. Control to notify. Subsequently, the CPU 31a for effect control performs control so as to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol variation game in the subsequent state of change based on the number of remaining times of change after the notification. The CPU 31a for effect control that performs the above-described sixth process, seventh process, and ninth process, that is, the second notification control, functions as a notification control unit.

As a result, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (e), the effect display device 11 notifies the addition of the remaining variable number of times in a symbol variation game with a continuous effect.
As shown in FIGS. 31 (a) → (b) → (c), for example, in order from the beginning of the addition timing, the number of remaining variable times is changed as “3 times” → “1 time” → “0 times”. When the addition is performed, the effect display device 11 sequentially displays the corresponding display screens. In the effect display device 11, a display screen M <b> 1 of “003” → a display screen M <b> 2 of “001” → a display screen M <b> 3 of “00 ×” is displayed in order so that the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified. Then, in the effect display device 11, every time the effect display device 11 is notified of the addition of the remaining number of times of change, the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified so as to be added to the remaining number of times of change being notified. .

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) → (d) → (e), for example, in order from the beginning of the addition timing, the remaining number of times of change is changed as “3 times” → “actual accuracy” → “accurate”. In the case where the “correct” notification is performed by the addition, the corresponding display images are sequentially displayed on the effect display device 11. In the effect display device 11, a display screen M <b> 1 of “003” → a display screen M <b> 4 of “777” → a display screen M <b> 4 of “777” is sequentially displayed to notify the addition of the remaining number of times of change. Then, in the effect display device 11, every time the effect display device 11 is notified of the addition of the remaining number of times of change, the addition of the remaining number of times of change is notified so as to be added to the remaining number of times of change being notified. In addition, the image display on the display screen M4 of “777” is also notified of the big hit based on the symbol A.

  As described above, in this embodiment, during the process for notifying the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol change game in the variable state, that is, in the variable state, the variable change remaining each time the symbol change game is performed. The player is given a chance of notifying the number of times added. As a result, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, it becomes possible to give a change without fixing the timing at which the additional number of remaining variable times is notified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, the big hit is derived in the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game to be notified of the addition of the variable variation remaining number) by the notification of the remaining variable number of times. In addition, it is possible to make a notification. As a result, in the symbol change game in the variable state, by giving the player interest in the jackpot in the symbol change game, the player can be interested in notifying the addition of the remaining number of variable changes by extending the interest. To be able to have.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of addition added as the remaining number of times of change is adjusted according to the number of remaining times of change. That is, in the present embodiment, the smaller the remaining number of times of change, the easier the adjustment of the remaining number of remaining times becomes easier to be notified, while the higher the remaining number of times of change, the higher the remaining number of times of change is notified. It becomes difficult to adjust. Thus, by adjusting the additional notification of the remaining number of times of change, the player can be even interested in the change of the number of remaining times of change during the change state.

  In particular, since the remaining number of times of change is small, when the number of remaining times of change grasped by the player is small (short), the addition of the remaining number of times of change is easy to be notified and adjusted accordingly. The chance of being notified can be increased. This makes it possible for the player to have an interest in being notified of “winning” in the symbol variation game during the variation state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of times of addition added as the remaining number of times of change is adjusted according to the number of notifications possible (during the game). In other words, in the present embodiment, the higher the number of notifications possible, the easier the adjustment of the remaining number of times of change is notified and the adjustment is made. On the other hand, the lower the number of notifications possible (during the game), Adjustment is made difficult to be notified. Thus, by adjusting the additional notification of the remaining number of times of change, the player can be even interested in the change of the number of remaining times of change during the change state.

  In particular, since there are many possible notifications, if there are many chances that the player can have an interest in the remaining number of times of change in the subsequent game (the period is long), the addition of the remaining number of times of change will be notified. Since the adjustment is easily performed, it is possible to increase the chance that “correct” is notified. This makes it possible for the player to have an interest in being notified of “winning” in the symbol variation game during the variation state.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) As a method of giving information related to the provision of the variable state, the minimum variable remains until the provision of the variable state is first started (during the big hit game) by the first process to the fifth process (first notification control). The player is made to know the number of times, and then the player is made to know the additional number of remaining times of change by the sixth process to the ninth process (second notification control). As a result, after the start of the big hit game, the player has an interest in the minimum number of remaining remaining times until the start of granting of the shortened state, and during the subsequent shortened state, the player has an interest in adding the remaining number of shortened states. It can be given to the player. Therefore, after the big hit game is started, the remaining number of times of change can be effectively appealed to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) Since the first process to the ninth process (notification control) are performed within the range of the number of times of change upper limit specified in advance, the contents notified by these controls and the actually assigned change state ( The occurrence of inconsistency between the production and the control, such as the number of times (period)) not matching, can be minimized.

  (3) In a symbol change game in a variable state, the upper limit of the remaining number of times of change notified to the player may be restricted and notified within the range of the upper limit of the number of changes, so it is notified at this time. Even if the remaining number of times of change is not the content that the player is satisfied with, the hope can be linked to the subsequent notification. As a result, in the symbol variation game during the variation state, the remaining number of variations can be effectively appealed to the player.

  (4) In the notification of the minimum remaining number of times of change, there may be a case where the remaining number of times of change notified at the present time is added. In this notification of the minimum remaining number of times of change, since the upper limit of the remaining number of changes to be notified to the player is regulated and notified within the range of the upper limit of change times, the remaining number of changes that are currently notified However, even if the content does not satisfy the player, the hope can be linked to the subsequent notification. This makes it possible to effectively appeal the remaining number of times of change to the player from the start of the big hit game until the start of giving the change state.

  (5) In the symbol change game during the sixth process to the ninth process (second notification control), that is, in the variable state, every time the symbol variable game is performed, the player is given a chance to add the remaining number of variable changes. It becomes like this. Thereby, it becomes possible to give a change without fixing the timing at which the additional notification of the remaining number of changes is generated, and it is possible to realize the additional notification of the additional number of remaining changes.

  (6) During the jackpot game, information related to the granting of a variable state is given, and whether or not a game for deriving the jackpot is included in the symbol variation game to be played in the future by such information notification. Can be notified. In this way, after the start of the big hit game, by giving the player an interest in the remaining number of times of change, and by extending the interest so that the player can also have an interest in the subsequent big hit, The interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) During the big hit game, even if the additional notification of the remaining number of times of change is less than four times, if a specific effect that causes “V” to appear appears, the big hit is derived in the future symbol variation game It is also possible to notify whether a thing is included. In this way, after the start of the big hit game, every time an additional notification of the remaining number of times of change is made, the player can be interested in the subsequent big hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can do.

  (8) During the big hit game, the remaining number of change times longer than “60 times” (in this embodiment, “70 times”, “80 times”, “90 times”, “100 times”) is notified. For example, it is possible to notify that the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this way, after the start of the big hit game, in the content that is notified as the remaining number of times of change (minimum number of remaining changes), it is possible to give the player an interest in giving the probability change state it can.

  (9) The notification of the remaining number of times of change shorter than “60 times” may be achieved regardless of whether or not there is an additional notification of the remaining number of times of change. In addition, when there is an additional notification of the remaining number of times of change, it may be achieved regardless of the number of times. As a result, even if there is no additional change remaining number after the start of the big hit game, not only can the player have an interest in granting the probability change state after that, but also notification of the additional remaining change number Every time this occurs, a device can be devised so that the player can have an interest in the subsequent big hit.

  (10) Since the first process to the fifth process (notification control) are performed depending on whether or not the probability variation state specified in advance is given, the contents notified by these controls and the game actually given It is possible to minimize the occurrence of inconsistency between production and control such as the state not matching.

  (11) In the symbol variation game in the variable state, information related to the provision of the variable state is given, and it is possible to notify whether the big hit is derived in the symbol variable game by notifying such information. . This makes it possible to give interest to the big hit in the symbol variation game in the notification of the remaining number of times of change, so in the symbol change game in the state of change, the player has an interest in adding the remaining number of times of change. Will be able to. Therefore, in the symbol variation game during the variation state, the remaining number of variation can be effectively appealed to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (12) In the symbol change game in the variable state, it is possible to adjust the notification of the additional variable number of times according to the remaining number of variable times. In other words, since it is possible to adjust the generation of the additional notification of the remaining number of times of change according to the remaining number of times of change, it is possible to expand the degree of freedom of adjustment to effectively appeal the remaining number of times of change to the player. it can.

  (13) In a symbol variation game in a variable state, if the player has a small (short) number of remaining variations, the player becomes reluctant to play the game and is less interested in the remaining number of variations. There is a possibility that. Therefore, the smaller the remaining number of times of change, the higher the probability of informing the addition of the remaining number of times of change, thereby increasing the number of scenes where the number of remaining times of change is generated. As a result, the player can have an interest in notifying that the winning of the big hit (in this embodiment, the big hit based on the symbol A) is confirmed, and the interest in the remaining number of times of change is weakened. Can be suppressed.

  (14) In the symbol variation game during the variable state, the occurrence of the additional variable number of times can be adjusted according to the number of remaining notifications that can actually be made. In other words, since it is possible to adjust the occurrence of an additional notification of the remaining number of times of change depending on the number of possible notifications, it is possible to expand the degree of freedom of adjustment to effectively appeal the remaining number of times of change to the player. .

  (15) In the symbol variation game in the variable state, the more the number of remaining notifications that can actually remain (the longer), the longer the period in which the player is interested in the remaining variable number in subsequent games. Become. Therefore, the higher the number of possible notifications (the longer), the higher the probability of informing the addition of the remaining number of times of change, thereby increasing the number of scenes in which the number of remaining times of change is generated. As a result, the player can have an interest in notifying that the winning of the big hit (in this embodiment, the big hit based on the symbol A) is confirmed, and the interest in the remaining number of times of change in the subsequent game. Even in a scene where a player has a long period, the remaining number of times of change can be effectively appealed to the player.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, the second notification control such as the sixth process is performed every time the variation pattern is instructed in the symbol variation game in the variation state. However, for example, every two games or every five games Alternatively, the second notification control may be performed at intervals, or the second notification control may be performed in a predetermined specific (specific number of times or a specific type) variable game.

  In the present embodiment, during the big hit game, when notifying the minimum remaining number of times of change, it may be configured so that the player does not grasp the process of adding, or can be realized in a manner that is notified in a single shot. In this case, although not informing the player, internally, the remaining number of times of change can be increased through the first notification control such as the first process, or the control of the addition of the remaining number of times of change itself. You can also avoid doing.

In the present embodiment, by not performing the process corresponding to the second process, it is possible to always control the variable upper limit number of times as a big hit notification upper limit number during a big hit game.
In the present embodiment, by not performing the process corresponding to the sixth process, it is possible to control the symbol variation game in the variable state by always setting the variable upper limit number of times as the ceiling number.

-In this embodiment, you may comprise so that only the pattern which sets the ceiling frequency | count only once may be determined as a ceiling number pattern lottery.
In the present embodiment, the upper limit that can be added as the remaining number of times of change can be shared by the symbol variation game during the big hit game and the state of change.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the minimum number of remaining variable changes is longer than “60” (longer) may not be reached without adding a plurality of remaining variable changes. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times of change specified by the symbols B1 to B3 is set as the upper limit of the addition so that the player does not grasp whether or not it is in the state of probability change from the content of the notification of the remaining number of times of change. You may do it. Such setting of the upper limit can be applied to any one of the symbol variation games during the big hit game and the variable state, or can be applied to only one of them.

  -The on-hold jackpot notification of the present embodiment can be simply configured with the content of notifying the jackpot, or by including a so-called "gase" to notify that there is a possibility of the on-hold jackpot notification. You can also In addition, regarding the on-hold big hit notification, special hold information can be used when it coincides with a non-common value in advance determination.

  -In this embodiment, it is good also as a structure which does not alert | report such as a jackpot notification in a hold | maintenance by alerting | reporting the remaining number of times of change during jackpot game. In this case, you may make it provide the effect | action for alert | reporting on-hold big hit separately.

  -The on-hold jackpot notification of the present embodiment may be set only when the additional number of remaining variable times is reported four times during the jackpot game. On the other hand, the on-hold jackpot notification may be set only when “V” appears (special effect) while appearing as an extra number of remaining variable times during the jackpot game.

-In this embodiment, when 4 times an increase in the remaining number of times of change is notified during the big hit game, it is also possible to set “V” to appear as an addition of the remaining number of times of change.
-In this embodiment, the number of notifications of the extra number of remaining times during the jackpot game, which is a jackpot game within the hold, can be set to "3 times" or less, if it is set to a dedicated number It ’s enough. The on-hold jackpot notification can also be determined when no additional notification of the remaining number of times of change has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, in the on-hold jackpot notification, the number of times that is not actually given, for example, 777 times or the like may be notified. In the on-hold jackpot notification, whatever is reported as the remaining number of times of change, the result is a big hit in the hold, so there is no need to worry, so the degree of freedom of production can be expanded.

  -In this embodiment, information related to the profits of the big hit game (number of rounds, opening pattern of the big prize opening, etc.) is notified (suggested) to the player by adding notification of the remaining number of times of change during the big hit game You can also.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, the probability of notifying the addition of the remaining variable number of times can be set to be the same between the same variation patterns regardless of the number of notifications possible. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, the probability of reporting the addition of the remaining variable number of times may be lowered as the number of notifications is small (short).

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, the probability of notifying the addition of the remaining variable number of times can be set to be the same between the same variation patterns regardless of the remaining number of variable times. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, the probability of reporting the addition of the remaining variable number of times may decrease as the number of remaining variable times increases (longer).

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, the probability of reporting the addition of the remaining variable number of times regardless of the possible number of notifications and the remaining number of variable times may be set to be the same between the same variation patterns. it can.

  -In the present embodiment, regarding the notification of the addition of the remaining number of times of change during the big hit game, the probability of informing the addition of the remaining number of times of change can be adjusted according to the number of possible notifications and the remaining number of times of change. Good.

In the present embodiment, it is only necessary to have at least one of a configuration in which the remaining number of times of change during the jackpot game is added and an increase in the number of times of change in the symbol change game in the changed state.
-In this embodiment, the aspect of the effect which alert | reports the addition of the remaining number of times of change may change the aspect, if a player can grasp | ascertain the number of times of change remaining and its change. For example, regarding the notification of the remaining number of times of change during the big hit game, the operation of the operation button as the operation means that can be operated by the player can be set as one of the additional conditions. Specifically, in the notification based on the superimposing effect pattern UE11, the operation of the operation button by the player described above can be a condition for the trigger of the second-stage notification. As control in this case, control is performed such that if the player does not operate the operation button, the notification of the second stage is not performed, while the notification possible number of times is subtracted because the addition is reported internally. Can be considered.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, after one or more (for example, ten) symbol variation games are controlled to the non-variable state, that is, after one or more symbol variation games are vacated, the variation state is reached. It can also be applied to pachinko machines with specifications that give In this case, from the start of the jackpot game until the grant of the variable state is actually started, that is, until the symbol variable game in the variable state is performed, the remaining number of variable changes is added and the minimum variable The remaining number of times will be notified. For this reason, even in the symbol variation game that is controlled to be in the non-variable state at least once after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to give the player enjoyment by notifying the addition of the remaining number of variable variations.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game in the variable state, it is also possible to share a mode for notifying the addition of the remaining variable number of times regardless of whether or not the continuous effect is accompanied. In this case, the eighth process and the ninth process can be shared.

  -In this embodiment, the notification of the additional number of remaining variable times in the symbol variation game in the variable state can be executed only in either the symbol variation game with a continuous effect or the symbol variation game without a continuous effect. It is good also as a structure.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit in the symbol change game is notified by the addition of the remaining number of times of change in the symbol change game in the variable state, but the reach notice effect or the jackpot notice effect (reach) It may also be applied as a notice effect such as an effect).

  -In the present embodiment, regarding the on-hold jackpot notification, if there is special hold information in the hold information, the big hit is specified in the hold information stored before that, but not the special hold information Even if there is pending information to be held, a jackpot in-hold notification may be accompanied. In this embodiment, since it is determined in advance whether or not the value is a common value, even if a big hit other than the symbol A is sandwiched between them, the result of the on-hold big hit notification can be reflected.

  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 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 unit when the start 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 variation game to be prefetched is actually played by using the special figure distribution random numbers after further identifying the results of the big hit and the loss based on the value of the big hit determination random number in advance. It is also possible to set and output various prefetch commands after specifying the type of the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the hold information is stored in association with the hold storage number and the storage area in advance, but is stored first in the hold information together with the order stored in the effect control RAM 31c. It is only necessary to be able to specify which held information is stored. For example, as a method of storing the hold information in the effect control RAM 31c, the hold information is stored in order from the front of the vacant storage area (address) in the area for storing the hold information, and stored earliest. The address indicating the reserved information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. At the start of the symbol variation game, based on the address stored in the effect control RAM 31c, after reading the stored information stored earliest, the address information is erased and the stored information stored next is shown next. There is a method of storing the address in the effect control RAM 31c.

  -This embodiment may be implement | achieved by the structure which can be distributed also about whether the main control CPU30a accompanies a pending big hit notification in the prefetch command setting process. For example, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot in the prefetch command setting process, and outputs various prefetch commands according to the type to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the effect control CPU 31a may be configured to make a notification of the on-hold jackpot 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, as the special symbol special symbol type prefetch command, the value of the special symbol distribution random number itself may be specified.
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.

-This embodiment can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine with a specification that is continued until a next jackpot is won without setting the probability variation upper limit number regarding the probability variation state.
In the present embodiment, the variation upper limit count can be made the same in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, or the same case can be included in the variation state. In addition, regarding the variable state, there may be a specification in which after adding the number of remaining variable times, a variable state of the number of operations based on the result is given. In this case, since the upper limit of the number of times of change is not determined at the time of adding the remaining number of times of change, control is performed so that the addition of the remaining number of times of change is determined and executed without including elements such as the upper limit of change. It becomes.

  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.

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

  SW1 ... Upper start port switch, SW2 ... Lower start port switch, 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Production display device, 15A ... Upper start winning port, 15B ... Lower starting winning port, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... For 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 (5)

After the end of the jackpot game given when the winning of the jackpot lottery is over, the game ball entering rate to the starting device that gives the starting condition of the symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is in a normal state In a gaming machine that can give a higher entrance rate improvement state than
In the symbol variation game after the start of giving the entrance rate improvement state, the control means performs notification control for notifying a player of a grant period for giving the entrance rate improvement state, and the game is performed through the notification control. When the notification of the grant period that can be notified to the person is made, the extension of the grant period that is notified at that time during the notification control is notified, and the symbol variation game that derives the result of winning the jackpot A gaming machine comprising a notification control means configured to be controlled so as to be accompanied by a special effect in notification of extension of the grant period.   The notification control means is configured to notify the extension of the grant period with a probability corresponding to the grant period that is informed at the time of notification of the grant period that can be notified to the player through the notification control. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification control means performs control so that the probability of notification of extension of the grant period increases as the grant period informed at that time is shorter. The grant period is configured to be specified in advance with the winning of the jackpot lottery,
The notification control means performs the notification control within the range of the grant period specified in advance, and notifies the extension of the grant period with a probability according to the grant period actually remaining at that time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is controlled.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the notification control unit performs control such that the longer the grant period actually remaining at that time is, the higher the probability of reporting the extension of the grant period is.