JP6067491B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to give an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a player and executes a symbol variation game according to the determination result of the determination.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed based on a determination result of a jackpot determination that is triggered by detection of a ball entering the start opening, and various types of symbol variation games are related to the symbol variation game. By performing the game production, the interest of the player is improved.

  As such a game effect, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, the value of the random number for jackpot determination acquired when triggered at the start of the entrance is positive in the jackpot determination as detected at the entrance Whether or not it is a value to be determined is determined in advance, and depending on the determination result, there is one that is executed before the start of the symbol variation game corresponding to the entry detection (hereinafter referred to as “special effect”).

JP-A-11-342245

  However, the special effect of Patent Document 1 is executed based on the variation content (whether or not it is a big hit) of the symbol variation game corresponding to one entry detection. For this reason, in Patent Document 1, when a special effect appears, it only gives a sense of expectation to the symbol variation game in which the variation contents are determined in advance in order to determine the execution of the special effect. It is something that leaves room.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems existing in the above-described prior art, and its purpose is to provide the player with an interest in special effects executed in accordance with the result of prior determination of the variation contents of the symbol variation game. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

Game machine for solving the above problems performs whether the grant decision to grant favorable advantageous gaming state in Yu technique's, in the gaming machine for executing a symbol variation game in accordance with the determination result of the grant decision, started a random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of the random number as a trigger the establishment of dynamic conditions, the values of the random number by the random number acquisition means has acquired, random number memory to be stored in the storage means as the information corresponding to the symbol variation game execution Ru pending When the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, the grant determination is performed by comparing the random number for grant determination with the grant determination value among the random number values stored in the storage means. When the start condition is satisfied, the assignment determination random number is positively determined in the assignment determination among the random number values acquired by the random number acquisition means when the start condition is satisfied. Value And pre-determining means whether or not to grant pre determine, based on the grant advance determination result of the determination, whether the execution determination the execution is to executable special effect targeting the symbol variation game that will be held and execution determination means for performing, the the effect determining means for determining the effect contents of the special effect, the judgment result is symbol variable game started is affirmative the execution determination when the execution determination result of the determination is affirmative Before being performed, the production control means capable of controlling the production execution means to start the special production by the production content determined by the production content determination unit, the production content of the special production , the expectation that advantageously gaming state indicates the level of possibility of being granted contains different effect contents, the presentation control unit, when the effect details of the previous SL special effect is determined, the execution again The constant of the determination result rendering the contents of the special effect is newly determined as a trigger that is affirmative, executes the effect contents change control by changing the effect contents which are the newly determined to execute the special effect When the content of the special effect is determined, and after the start of the special effect, the content of the effect is higher than the expectation of the content of the special effect after the start. While it is possible to execute the effect content change control on condition that it has been newly determined, when the effect content of the special effect is determined and before the start of the special effect, the special before the start A gaming machine characterized in that the production content change control can be executed even when production content having an expectation level lower than that of production content is newly determined .

For the gaming machine, when the determination result of the grant determination is negative, the randomness value for reach determination among the random number values stored in the storage means is compared with the reach determination value, and the symbol variation game further comprising a reach judging means for performing whether reach decision executing the reach demonstration in the pre-judging means when said start condition is satisfied, said random number acquisition means as a trigger the establishment of the start condition Of the random value to be acquired, the reach determination random number value is a reach advance determination as to whether or not the reach determination is affirmative, and the execution determination means includes a determination result of the reach prior determination. performs the execution determination based, the performance control unit, when the effect details of the special effect has been determined, execution is stored in association with the symbol variation game being held Lee Any value of determining random number and a condition that a negative decision in the reach pre determined, the applied pre-determination of the determination result or that the reach pre determination result of the determination is positive on the basis that it is positive, It is preferable that the execution content change control is configured to be executable on the condition that both the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative and the condition that the content of the special effect is newly determined is satisfied. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's interest in special effects executed in accordance with the result of prior determination of the variation content of the symbol variation game.

The front view which shows a game board. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of prefetching production. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation pattern distribution table. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a prior determination command. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the prefetch effect distribution table. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the extension conditions and overwrite conditions of prefetching production. (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution aspect of the symbol variation game in an effect display apparatus (image display part). (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution aspect of the symbol variation game in an effect display apparatus (image display part).

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 execution means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is provided at the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “game machine”). It is arranged.

  The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), as various game effects executed in relation to the symbol variation game. The display effect is displayed as an image. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination (display result) including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. The symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. In the following description, the decorative symbol is simply referred to as “decorative diagram”, and the symbol variation game based on the ornamental diagram is referred to as “decorative diagram variation game”.

  In addition, an 8-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the following description, the symbol variation game with a special figure is referred to as a “special figure variation game”. Further, when the special figure variation game and the decorative drawing variation game are collectively shown, they are simply indicated as “symbol variation game”.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols according to the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in a fixed stop state when the special symbol variation game ends. The multiple types of special figures are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a gap (a missed display result). When the big hit symbol is displayed with a fixed stop, the player is given a big hit game, which will be described later. The special figure variation game of the present embodiment is executed once from the start of fluctuation of the special figure to the fixed stop display.

  The effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of decorations for each symbol row. In each symbol row, when the symbol variation game is started, symbol variation (vertical scroll variation) is started in a predetermined variation direction. The symbol variation (variable display) is a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the type of symbol in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12.

  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 the big hit or the losing from the decoration drawing exclusively displayed on the effect display device 11. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game.

  More specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination (for example, [222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  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. Note that in this embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination (for example, [135], 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. It is a symbol combination (for example, [767]).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. Note that the temporary stop display is a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state, and the fixed stop display is a state 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.

  In addition, in the effect display device 11, the above-mentioned display effect (game effect) is generated after the reach is formed in the decorative symbol design changing game and until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or out-of-game symbol) is finally derived. ) Is a reach production. In the present embodiment, a normal reach effect and a super reach effect that is performed by developing the contents of the effect after deriving the middle row of symbols in the normal reach effect or during the change of the middle row are prepared as the reach effect. 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.

  Below the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for the special figure variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of the starting reserved balls for the special figure variation game (special figure) is simply indicated as “the number of reserved memories”. The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) in a first start winning opening 14 or a second starting winning opening 15 described later arranged on the game board 10, while the special figure changes. 1 is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning ports 14 and 15 during the special figure variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined memory upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). In this embodiment, the number of reserved memories indicates the number of pending special figure variable games that have been established but have not yet been executed, and the upper limit number of memories is the upper limit number of times that the execution of special figure variable games can be suspended. It becomes.

  A normal symbol display device 16 is disposed below the special symbol display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 16, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “normal game”) is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal graphic”) are changed and displayed. In general, by opening the start door 17 of the second start winning opening 15, a game per base figure (ordinary per game) is given to improve the rate of entering the second start winning opening 15. It is an information pattern for showing the result of internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per ordinary figure (ordinary hit).

  Below the special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol hold display device 16 a having a plurality (four in this embodiment) of general symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 16a informs the player of the stored number of start-up hold balls for general symbols stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the memory number of the starting reserved ball for the usual game is referred to as “usually reserved memory number”. On the other hand, the number of reserved memory in the usual figure is incremented by 1 when a game ball passes (enters) a first action gate 19a or a second action gate 19b, which will be described later, disposed on the game board 10, while 1 is subtracted at the start of. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the operation gates 19a and 19b during the normal game, the general-purpose reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). The number of stored customary games indicates the number of pending custom games that have been established but have not yet been executed. In the present embodiment, the special figure variation game and the ordinary figure game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a as a game ball entrance is disposed. A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning port 14. The first start winning port 14 detects a game ball that has entered the ball by using the first start port switch SW1, so that a game ball as a predetermined number (for example, three) award balls as the start condition of the special figure variation game. The payout conditions can be assigned.

  In addition to the first start prize opening 14, a second start prize opening 15 having a second prize opening 15a as a game ball entrance is provided below the first start prize opening 14. Yes. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes a start opening door 17 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The start door 17 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 15 and a closed state in which it is difficult (or impossible) to enter the second start winning opening 15. is there. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the second start winning opening 15 is opened by the opening operation of the start opening door 17 during a game per game, so that the entrance rate of game balls is improved.

  A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning port 15 gives a start condition for the special figure variation game and a payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game ball with the second start port switch SW2. Can do.

  A first operation gate 19a is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the first operation gate 19a, a gate switch SW3a (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) is disposed. A second operation gate 19b is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the second operation gate 19b, a gate switch SW3b (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) is disposed. Each actuating gate 19a, 19b can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switches SW3a, SW3b, respectively.

  Also, below the effect display device 11, a special winning opening 21 having a special winning opening door 21 a that opens and closes by the operation of a special winning opening solenoid SOL <b> 2 (shown in FIG. 3) is disposed. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 21. The special winning opening 21 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 21 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 21a during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. The jackpot game will be described later.

  In addition, below the second start winning opening 15 on the game board 10, game balls that do not enter the various winning openings (winning openings) including the respective starting winning openings 14, 15 and the big winning opening 21 are taken out of the plane. An out port 22 is provided as a discharge port for discharging.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) may be given as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. In the present embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot. In the following description, a state where the probability variation state is not given may be referred to as a “non-probability variation state”.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, there is a case where a variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) is given as a gaming state advantageous to the player. In the variable state, when the fluctuation time of the general game that derives the lottery result of the lottery per drawing is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state, hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”) It is shortened in comparison. Also, in the variable state, the winning probability of the lottery per normal drawing (ordinary winning probability) varies from a low probability to a high probability. In the variable state, when the lottery per normal map is won, the opening time of the start door 17 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won is longer than in the non-variable state.

  In this embodiment, the variable state may be given until the next jackpot is generated. In addition, the variable state is a period until a predetermined variable variation upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is over or until a big hit is generated before the variable upper limit number is reached. May be granted for a while. As described above, in the variable state, the start opening door 17 operates favorably for the player, and the number of balls entering the second start winning opening 15 per unit time (entrance rate) is improved. It can be advantageous. 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 start door 17, and is also a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

Next, the jackpot prescribed for the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from two types of big hits, and a big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the two types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, one type of losing symbol and 100 types of jackpot symbols are set as special symbols, and these jackpot symbols are classified for each special symbol.

  Special symbols ZA are assigned 60 symbols as special bonus jackpot symbols, and special symbols ZB are assigned 40 symbols as special bonus jackpot symbols. Then, in the special symbol start process for starting the special symbol variation game, the special symbol jackpot symbol ratio determined when winning the big bonus lottery is “60%” for the special symbol ZA and “ 40% ". This ratio is set according to the distribution mode of random numbers for special figure distribution.

Hereinafter, the game privilege (big hit game, probability variation state, and shortage state) given based on the big hit of each special figure ZA, ZB will be described.
The big hits of the special drawings ZA and ZB give a big hit game as a game privilege. The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is over, the round game in which the grand prize opening door 21a is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 21 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). The number of game balls is released until either the first end condition for entering the ball or the second end condition for the specified time (round game time) to be satisfied is satisfied. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to 10 and the prescribed time is set to 25 seconds.

  Note that the round game time is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended. In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the opening effect and the ending effect time are both set to 10 seconds, and the interval time between round games is set to 2 seconds. In the present embodiment, the big hit game becomes an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, regardless of the game state when winning the big hit lottery, the jackpot of the symbol ZA is given a probable change state and a variable state after the big hit game is over until the next big win lottery is won. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZA may be indicated as “16R probability variation big hit ZA”. In addition, the jackpot of the symbol ZB does not give a probability change state (gives a non-probability change state) after the big hit game is finished, regardless of the game state when winning the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol ZB gives a variable state where the variable upper limit number is 100 regardless of the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZB may be indicated as “16R uncertain variable big hit ZB”.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a big hit expectation degree (big hit) indicating a high or low possibility of being a big hit in a plurality of consecutive symbol change games executed as the target. A pre-reading effect as a special effect for notifying the player of (reliability) is configured to be executable.

  The prefetch effect of the present embodiment is executed across a plurality of symbol variation games that are targets of the prefetch effect. Here, “executed across multiple symbol variation games” means that a pre-reading effect is continuously executed during execution of the multiple symbol variation games and other game effects are performed. It also includes situations where the pre-reading effect is temporarily resumed after being interrupted.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in the pre-reading effect of the present embodiment, in the effect display device 11, the background image of the decoration variation game is changed from the normal background image H0 to the normal background image H0. There is a first background effect that changes to a different first special background image H1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2C, in the pre-reading effect of the present embodiment, in the effect display device 11, the background image of the decoration variation game is changed from the normal background image H0 to the normal background image H0 and the first special background. There is a second background effect that changes to a second special background image H2 that is different from the image H1.

  Each background effect of the present embodiment is started at the timing when the start condition is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of the start condition (detection of entering the start winning holes 14 and 15). In addition, each background effect is ended when the background image is changed to the normal background image H0 when the last symbol variation game among the symbol variation games targeted for each background effect ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2D, in the pre-reading effect of the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a first character image H3 that imitates a predetermined character during the execution of the decoration variation game. There is one zone production.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2E, the pre-reading effect of the present embodiment includes a second character imitating a character different from the first character image H3 on the effect display device 11 during execution of the decoration variation game. There is a second zone effect for displaying the image H4.

  Each zone effect of this embodiment is started with the start of the symbol variation game. Also, in each zone effect, the character images H3 and H4 corresponding to each zone effect are not displayed with the end of the last symbol variation game among the symbol variation games targeted for each zone effect. Is terminated. In addition, each zone effect of this embodiment is performed in the state which displayed the normal background image H0.

Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the gaming machine, a main control board 30 is mounted as main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire machine of the gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the processing results.

  In addition, an effect control board 31 as a sub-control means is mounted on the back side of the gaming machine. The effect control board 31 controls the execution of various game effects according to the control command output by the main control board 30. That is, the effect control board 31 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and the light emission of a lamp (not shown). The mode and the sound output mode of the speaker are controlled. Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.

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 control program for the main control CPU 30a, and writing and reading of necessary data. Main control RAM 30c and random number generation circuit 30d are provided. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, the main control RAM 30c, and the random number generation circuit 30d are integrated on one chip to constitute a microprocessor. Various switches SW1, SW2, SW3a, SW3b, and SW4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a so as to be able to input detection signals that are output by detecting the game balls. Further, various display devices 12, 13, 16, 16a and various solenoids SOL1, SOL2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. Numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers are 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535. The hardware random number is used as a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination that is a lottery lottery, and a universal hit determination random number that is used for a universal chart determination that is a lottery per base drawing.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The control cycle of the main control CPU 30a is, for example, 4 ms, which is longer than the time for which the value of the hardware random number is updated by one. The main control RAM 30c stores the first software random number, the second software random number, and the third software random number in accordance with the execution of the random number update process by the main control CPU 30a. Each software random number has a different range of possible values.

  The first software random number is used as a special figure distribution random number used when determining the type of jackpot (special jackpot symbol) when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination. Note that the random numbers for special figure distribution are all 100 integer values from 0 to 99, and are associated with the big hit symbols of all 100 types of special figures described above. Further, the second software random number is used as a reach determination random number used for reach determination (reach lottery) for determining whether or not the reach effect can be executed when a negative determination is made in the big hit determination. The third software random number is used as a variation pattern distribution random number used when selecting a later-described variation pattern.

  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. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability change flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine is a probability change state is set. The probability variation flag is set to “0” when not in the probability variation state, and is set to “1” in the probability variation state. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine is a variable state is set. The operation flag is set to “0” when not in the variable state, while being set to “1” when in the variable state.

  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 big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit determination (big hit lottery), and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535) that the big hit determination random number can take. In the present embodiment, all 165 values from 0 to 164 are set as the jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of affirmative determination in the jackpot determination is 165/65536. On the other hand, the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state is set to a total of 1650 values obtained by adding the total of 1485 values of 165 to 1484 to the 165 values, and the probability of affirmative determination in the jackpot determination is 65536. 1650 minutes.

  Further, the reach determination value is a determination value used in reach determination (reach lottery) when determining a loss, and is determined from among numerical values (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240) that can be taken by random numbers for reach determination. It has been. In the present embodiment, all four values from 0 to 3 are set as reach determination values, and the probability of affirmative determination in reach determination is 4/241.

  The determination value per base map is a determination value used in the lottery per base map, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535) that can be determined by a random number for determination per base map. It should be noted that the number of judgment values per common map varies depending on whether or not there is a variable state. Specifically, a total of 16384 values from 0 to 16383 are set as determination values per common figure in the non-changeable state. On the other hand, a total of 65,535 values from 0 to 65534 are set as the determination values per common figure in the variable state.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the change of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) until the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are confirmed and stopped. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into “variation patterns for jackpot variation”, “variation patterns for outlier reach variation”, and “variation patterns for outlier variation”.

  The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. In the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the decorative drawing variation game. In the decorative drawing variation game, 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 decorative drawing variation game, the reach symbol is finally displayed through the reach effect, and finally the stop symbol is displayed.

  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 variation variation, in the decoration variation game, the final symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop 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.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern prepared for the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a variation pattern distribution table TA referred to by the main control CPU 30a when determining (selecting) the variation pattern. This variation pattern distribution table TA is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern distribution table TA is associated with the variation patterns P1 to P7.

  In this embodiment, a fluctuation pattern P1 is prepared as a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation, fluctuation patterns P2 to P4 are provided as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation, and fluctuation patterns P5 to P7 are provided as fluctuation patterns for big hit fluctuation.

  The fluctuation pattern P <b> 1 is a fluctuation pattern that specifies “outlier effect (normal fluctuation)” as the fluctuation content. In the “offset effect (normal variation)”, after the start of the decoration variation game, the symbols (decoration) of each column are predetermined in the effect display device 11 (in this embodiment, left column → right column → Variation is stopped according to the middle row) and the symbol is derived.

  The fluctuation patterns P2 and P5 specify the contents for displaying the “normal reach effect” on the effect display device 11 as the change contents. Further, the fluctuation patterns P3, P4, P6, and P7 specify the contents for displaying the “super reach effect” on the effect display device 11 as the change contents.

  More specifically, after the execution of the normal reach effect, the variation patterns P3 and P6 are “first super reach effect” that causes the effect display device 11 to display a reach effect, for example, by displaying an image (moving image) imitating the first character. Has been identified.

  The variation patterns P4 and P7 specify “second super reach effect” for displaying the reach effect performed by, for example, displaying an image (moving image) imitating the second character after executing the normal reach effect on the effect display device 11. doing. That is, the first super reach effect and the second super reach effect are different reach effects.

  The variation pattern distribution table TA is divided into jackpot determination and reach determination determination results so that any one variation pattern can be selected from a plurality of variation patterns. Random values for distribution pattern distribution are distributed by a predetermined number from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers (a total of 75 different integer values from 0 to 74).

  More specifically, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, when the random number for variation pattern distribution is 0 to 4, the variation pattern P5 is 25, and when the value is 5 to 24, the variation pattern P6 is 25 to 25. At 74, the variation pattern P7 is determined.

  Further, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative and the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the fluctuation pattern P2 is 25 to 49 when the fluctuation pattern distribution random number is 0 to 24, and the fluctuation pattern is 25 to 49. When P3 is 50 to 74, the variation pattern P4 is determined. Further, when the determination results of jackpot determination and reach determination are both negative, the variation pattern distribution random number is 0 to 74, that is, the variation pattern P1 is always determined.

  According to such a random number distribution mode in the variation pattern distribution table TA, in the order of normal reach production <first super reach production <second super reach production, in the case of a deviation from the ratio selected in the case of a big win. The ratio selected in the case of a big hit in the combined ratio with the selected ratio becomes higher. That is, in the present embodiment, in the order of the normal reach production <first super reach production <second super reach production, the overall appearance rate that is the sum of the appearance rates when the appearance rate is different from the appearance rate when the big hit is reached is a big hit. The big hit expectation degree (hit hit reliability) indicating the ratio of the appearance rate in the case becomes higher.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, on the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a, the effect control ROM 31b, and the effect control RAM 31c are integrated on one chip to constitute a microprocessor. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  In addition, various information (a software random number value, a timer value, a flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various software random numbers every predetermined period, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c to rewrite the pre-update values. Processing (software random number generation processing) is executed. The effect control CPU 31a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which the symbol variation game is started). The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Next, 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. 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. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered any of the start winning ports 14 and 15 (step Sa1). That is, in step Sa1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal to be output when each of the start port switches SW1 and SW2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step Sa1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sa1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step Sa2). When the determination result of step Sa2 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result at step Sa2 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved memory number and rewrites the reserved memory number (step Sa3). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to represent the number of reserved memories after the addition of 1.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and sets the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step Sa4). . More specifically, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, the special figure distribution random value, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number. Are read out from the main control RAM 30c and acquired.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in the process of step Sa4 is a value that matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state (step Sa5). More specifically, in step Sa5, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability variation flag, and specifies whether or not it is in the probability variation state. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads out the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in association with the number of reserved storages when the game balls enter the start winning ports 14 and 15 in step Sa4 described above. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value is a value that matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state.

  If the determination result in step Sa5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern distribution table TA, and the variation pattern distribution random number obtained in step Sa4 is associated with any variation pattern. Is determined (step Sa6).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and generates a prior determination command that can specify the specified reserved memory number and the determination results of steps Sa5 and Sa6. Set in the output buffer (step Sa7). The prior determination command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) in the output process in the control period from the next period. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, pre-determination commands E1xxH to E4xxH and F1xxH to F3xxH are prepared as control commands that can specify various determination results in the special symbol input process. . Note that a value indicating the number of reserved memories at the time of execution of the special symbol input process is set in the lower byte (xxH) of the prior determination command shown in FIG. That is, 01H when the number of reserved memories = 1, 02H when the number of reserved memories = 2, 03H when the number of reserved memories = 3, and when the number of reserved memories = 4. Is set to 04H. In the following description, when the difference in the number of reserved memories specified in the prior determination command is not distinguished, the lower byte may be omitted as in “E1H”.

  The prior determination commands E1H to E4H are commands that can specify that the acquired jackpot determination random number value does not match the jackpot determination value. Among these, the prior determination commands E2H to E4H are commands that can specify that the acquired reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value.

  Therefore, according to the prior determination command E1H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command is “outside variation”. Similarly, according to the prior determination commands E2H to E4H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command is “outlier reach variation”.

  In addition, the prior determination command E1H is a command that can specify that the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution is 0 to 74 associated with the variation pattern P1. Therefore, according to the prior determination command E1H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command becomes the “out of effect”.

  The prior determination command E2H indicates that the value of the variation pattern distribution random number is 0 to 24 associated with the variation pattern P2. The prior determination command E3H indicates that the value of the variation pattern distribution random number is the variation pattern. It is a command that can specify 25 to 49 associated with P3. Therefore, according to the prior determination command E2H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command becomes the “normal reach effect”. Further, according to the prior determination command E3H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command becomes the “first super reach effect”.

  The prior determination command E4H is a command that can specify that the variation pattern distribution random number value is 50 to 74 associated with the variation pattern P4. Therefore, according to the prior determination command E4H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command becomes the “second super reach effect”.

  The prior determination commands F1H to F3H are commands that can specify that the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches the jackpot determination value. Therefore, according to the prior determination commands F1H to F3H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command is “big hit variation”.

  The prior determination command F1H indicates that the variation pattern distribution random number value is 0 to 4 associated with the variation pattern P5, and the prior determination command F2H indicates that the variation pattern distribution random number value is the variation pattern. It is a command that can specify 5 to 24 associated with P6. Therefore, according to the prior determination command F1H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command becomes the “normal reach effect”. Further, according to the prior determination command F2H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command becomes the “first super reach effect”.

  The prior determination command F3H is a command that can specify that the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution is 25 to 74 associated with the variation pattern P7. Therefore, according to the prior determination command F3H, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp that the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command becomes the “second super reach effect”.

  As described above, according to the prior determination commands E1H to E4H and F1H to F3H, the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) determines the symbol variation game corresponding to the prior determination command from the values of the prior determination commands. It becomes possible to specify the contents of fluctuation.

  Returning to the description of the special symbol input process, as shown in FIG. 5, when the determination result of step Sa5 is negative (when it does not match the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state), the main control CPU 30a performs the process of step Sa4. It is determined whether or not the value of the reach determination random number acquired in step 1 is a value that matches the reach determination value (step Sa8).

  When the determination result in step Sa8 is affirmative (when the result matches the reach determination value), the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern distribution table TA and determines the variation pattern distribution random number obtained in step Sa4. It is determined which variation pattern the value is associated with (step Sa9). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and generates a pre-determination command that can specify the specified reserved storage number and the determination results of steps Sa5, Sa8, and Sa9. And set in the output buffer (step Sa7). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result at step Sa8 is negative (when the result does not match the reach determination value), the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern distribution table TA and uses the variation pattern distribution obtained at step Sa4. It is determined which random number value is associated with which variation pattern (step Sa10). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and specifies the reserved memory number, and generates a prior determination command that can specify the specified reserved memory number and the determination results of steps Sa5, Sa8, and Sa10, and outputs them to the output buffer. Set (step Sa7). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a that executes the process of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process functions as a random number acquisition unit that acquires various random number values from the random number generation circuit 30d when the start condition is satisfied. In addition, the main control CPU 30a associates the acquired random number values with the number of reserved memories, that is, the random numbers to be stored in the main control RAM 30c as a storage means in association with the symbol variation game (starting holding ball) that is being executed. It functions as a storage control means.

  Also, in the process of step Sa5 of the special symbol input process, when the starting condition is satisfied, the value of the random number for jackpot determination among the random number values acquired when the starting condition is satisfied is positively determined by the jackpot determination. It is pre-assignment determination of whether or not it is a value. The main control CPU 30a that executes the process of step Sa5 functions as a pre-determination unit.

  Further, the processing of step Sa8 of the special symbol input process is that the reach determination random number value among the random number values acquired by the main control CPU 30a when the start condition is satisfied is reached. It is a reach prior determination as to whether or not the value is affirmatively determined.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special figure variation game is satisfied (step Sb1). In step Sb1, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination in step Sb1 when the special figure variable game is not being executed and is not being a big hit game, while the special figure variable game is being executed or during the big hit game. If there is, a negative determination is made in step Sb1. When the determination result of step Sb1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sb1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories from the main control RAM 30c (step Sb2). Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reserved storage number is larger than 0 (step Sb3). When the determination result of step Sb3 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sb3 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number (step Sb4) and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. The big hit determination random number value, the special figure distribution random value value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern distribution random value are acquired (step Sb5).

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads out various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the stored storage number = 1 stored first. Further, after reading the random number, the main control CPU 30a stores various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 2 in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 1. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a stores various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 3 in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 2. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a stores various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 4 in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number = 3.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads various random numbers, and then erases the various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage count = 4. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to represent the hold memory number after the 1 subtraction when the hold memory number is decremented by 1.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not the value of the acquired big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value (step Sb6). More specifically, in step Sb6, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability change flag, and specifies whether or not it is in the probability change state. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value read out in the process of step Sb5 described above is a value that matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number becomes the grant determination random number, and the big hit determination value becomes the grant determination value. In addition, the process of step Sb6 in the special symbol start process is acquired when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established, and when the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the main control RAM 30c, that is, when the start condition is established. This is a jackpot determination as to whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value. And main control CPU30a which performs the process of step Sb6 in a special symbol start process functions as a grant determination means for performing a jackpot determination as a grant determination.

  If the determination result of step Sb6 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number value read out in the process of step Sb5 described above to the special symbol display device 12 from the jackpot symbol by the special diagram. Then, a fixed stop symbol to be displayed for fixed stop is determined (step Sb7).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern distribution table TA based on the variation pattern distribution random number read out in step Sb5 described above, and determines a variation pattern for big hit variation. (Step Sb8). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb9.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sb6 is negative, the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute a reach effect (step Sb10). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number obtained from the main control RAM 30c in step Sb5 described above matches the reach determination value.

  As described above, the processing of step Sb10 in the special symbol start processing is performed when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative and the reach determination random number value and the reach determination among the random number values stored in the main control RAM 30c. The value is compared with each other, and a reach determination is made as to whether or not a reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a that performs the process of step Sb10 functions as reach determination means.

  If the determination result in step Sb10 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviated symbol as a confirmed stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 (step Sb11). Next, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern distribution table TA based on the variation pattern distribution random number value read out in the process of step Sb5 described above, and generates a variation pattern for deviation reach variation. Determine (step Sb12). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb9.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sb10 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not confirmed as a confirmed stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 (step Sb13). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for deviation variation by referring to the variation pattern distribution table TA based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number read in the process of step Sb5 described above. (Step Sb14). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb9.

  In step Sb9, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and for instructing the start of a symbol variation game by a decorative drawing. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special figure variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for instructing a special figure. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the special symbol display device displays the determined fixed stop symbol when the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern has elapsed. 12 display contents are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs decoration stop of the decorative drawing when the change time set in the specified change pattern has elapsed, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying the combination of symbols fixedly stopped.

Next, the jackpot game process performed when the main control CPU 30a makes a positive determination in the jackpot determination will be described.
The main control CPU 30a, when the big hit special figure variation game is finished, first generates a big hit game opening command instructing execution of the opening effect, and sets it in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time (10 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, and sets the round command in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening solenoid SOL2 to open the big prize opening door 21a with the start of the round game to open the big prize opening 21, and which of the end conditions In response to such establishment, the special winning opening door 21a is closed and the special winning opening 21 is closed. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect and sets it in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag when giving the variable state, and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag when not giving the variable state, and outputs a non-operation command instructing the non-variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the upper limit number of times of change (100 in this embodiment) set for the big hit after the end of the big hit game based on the 16R non-probable big hit ZB as a predetermined number of times in the main control RAM 30c. To the storage area. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of actuations every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, the operation flag is set to “0” at the end of the special figure fluctuation game. Output inactive command. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. As a result, the gaming state during the big hit game becomes the “unchangeable state (normal state) without change”.

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

First, the normal symbol input process will be described.
When a game ball enters each of the operation gates 19a and 19b and a detection signal output from the gate switches SW3a and SW3b that detect the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a receives a normal signal stored in the main control RAM 30c. A hold determination is made as to whether or not the figure hold storage number is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the general-purpose reserved memory number, and rewrites the general-purpose reserved memory number.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal figure from the random number generation circuit 30d, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved general figure memory. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the number of the usual figure hold storage exceeding the upper limit number, and does not acquire the value of the random number for the normal figure determination.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a performs a general drawing start condition determination as to whether or not a general game start condition is satisfied. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a affirmatively determines the normal drawing start condition determination when the normal game is not being executed and when the start door 17 is not being operated based on the winning per lot. On the other hand, when the normal game is being executed, or when the start door 17 is being operated based on the winning of the lottery per general map, the general map start condition determination is negatively determined.

  When the determination result of the general symbol start condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the general map start condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a performs a general map hold determination as to whether or not the general map hold memory number is greater than “0”. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal figure hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the general figure hold memory number, and displays the normal figure hold memory number so as to display the updated (after subtraction) general figure hold memory number. The display content of the display device 16a is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the random number for determination per common map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved common maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read universal figure determination random number value with the universal figure determination value, and makes a universal figure determination (lottery per universal figure) as to whether or not both values match. At this time, the main control CPU 30a confirms the operation flag, and in the case of the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a uses the non-variable state normal value per figure. The judgment value per figure is used. By the selection of the determination value per ordinary figure corresponding to the gaming state, the probability (winning probability) of affirmative determination in the determination per ordinary figure (lottery per ordinary figure) varies with high probability during the variable state.

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

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 16 to execute the general game according to the determined variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 16 to stop and display the winning symbol when the affirmative determination for the normal symbol is made when the variation time determined in the variation pattern for the ordinary symbol has elapsed. When the negative determination is made for the normal symbol, the off symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 16 with a fixed stop.

  In addition, when the common game hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the start door 17 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the normal game is over (after the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped). In the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens the start door 17 for the first number of times (in this embodiment, once) for the first opening time (in this embodiment, 0.2 seconds). Let On the other hand, in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a has the start door 17 more than the first number of times in a second opening time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment) longer than the first opening time. The opening operation is performed for the second number of times (three times in this embodiment). By controlling the opening operation of the start door 17 with different operation patterns depending on the game state, the opening time of the start door 17 is lengthened during the variable state.

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 executes the game effect (decorative drawing) that is executed over the change time that can be specified from the change pattern based on the change contents that can be specified from the change pattern specified by the command. The image data for (variable game) is selected. In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop according to the command. When the jackpot symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination (for example, [777]) that can recognize the jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special figure, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative figure. At this time, when a variation pattern for variation in the reach reach is instructed, the effect-controlling CPU 31a determines a symbol combination (for example, [121]) including the symbol combination of reach as a decoration. On the other hand, when a variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination (for example, [123]) that does not include the symbol combination of reach as a decoration.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing variation game on the basis of the selected image data. Explaining in detail, the CPU 31a for effect control measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the decoration variation game of the effect display device 11, and the image display unit based on the measured time and image data. The image displayed on the GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 16 ms). Thereafter, when an all symbols stop command is input during the decorative drawing variation game, the effect control CPU 31a displays the determined decoration diagram on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop manner and ends the decorative drawing variation game.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.
When the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect of the predetermined effect content. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute a round effect with a predetermined effect content every time a round command is input. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect of the effect content determined in advance is executed.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command, the effect control RAM 31c sets information indicating the probability change state or the change state application state in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state or a change state depending on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c.

  Next, control performed by the effect control CPU 31a for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the prefetch effects (first background effect, second background effect, first zone effect, and second zone effect) will be described. First, the “effect setting process” executed when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a prior determination command will be described.

  In the effect setting process, when the advance determination command is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the value of the advance determination command in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c corresponding to the number of reserved memories that can be specified by the advance determination command.

  More specifically, the effect control RAM 31c includes a storage area associated with the number of reserved memories = 1, a storage area associated with the number of reserved memories = 2, a storage area associated with the number of reserved memories = 3, A storage area associated with the number of reserved storages = 4 is set. For example, when the predetermination command E103H is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the predetermination command E103H in a storage area associated with the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the command = 3.

Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed and the content (type) of the pre-reading effect when it can be executed based on the value of the input prior determination command.
More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a first identifies the variation content of the symbol variation game from the input prior determination command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the prefetch effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and the prefetch effect distribution table TB based on the acquired random number value and the specified variation content. To determine whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed and the contents of the effect when it can be executed. That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the determination results of step Sa5 (giving prior determination) and step Sa8 (reach prior determination) of the special symbol input process. The pre-reading effect distribution table TB is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the pre-reading effect distribution table TB, “None” indicating that the pre-reading effect cannot be executed for each pre-determination command (variation contents of the symbol variation game), and that each pre-reading effect can be executed The random number for prefetching effect distribution is divided into a predetermined number from the numerical values (all 100 integer values from 0 to 99) that the random number can take. For example, when the prior determination command E2H is designated, execution of the pre-reading effect is impossible (none) with a probability of 65/100, and execution of the first background effect is possible with a probability of 20/100. The feasibility of executing the second background effect can be determined with a probability of fifteen.

  According to the pre-reading effect distribution table TB, execution is determined in the order of first background effect <second background effect <first zone effect <second zone effect in the case of big hits (preliminary determination commands F1H to F3H). And the ratio determined in the case of big hit, which occupy the total ratio with the ratio determined to be executable in the case of deviation (preliminary determination commands E1H to E4H). That is, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher in the order of the first background effect <the second background effect <the first zone effect <the second zone effect. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree of the second background effect is substantially the same as the jackpot expectation degree of the first background effect and is higher than the jackpot expectation degree of the first background effect ( A slightly higher jackpot expectation) is set.

  Further, according to the pre-reading effect distribution table TB, execution of the first zone effect is enabled when the prior determination commands E3H and F2H (first super reach effect) are designated, and when the prior determination command E1H (outlier effect) is specified. Can be determined if. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first zone effect is executed, there are a case where the first super reach effect is performed via the first zone effect, and a case where the outlier effect is performed (so-called gasse). A player can recognize.

  On the other hand, according to the look-ahead effect distribution table TB, execution of the second zone effect can be determined when the prior determination commands E4H and F3H (second super reach effect) are designated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second zone effect is executed, the player can definitely recognize that the second super reach effect is executed via the second zone effect.

  The execution of the first background effect and the execution of the second background effect can be determined when any prior determination command is designated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first background effect or the second background effect is executed, the player can execute any one of the off-effect, normal reach effect, and super reach effect via each background effect. Can be recognized.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a functions as an execution determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect with reference to the prefetch effect distribution table TB. Further, the effect control CPU 31a also functions as effect content determining means for determining the effect content when executing the prefetch effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process when determining that the prefetch effect cannot be executed (none) with reference to the prefetch effect distribution table TB. On the other hand, if the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the pre-reading effect based on any effect content (kind) can be executed, whether or not to actually execute the pre-reading effect based on the newly determined effect content is executed. The execution mode is determined (determined).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the execution mode of the pre-reading effect is a case where no pre-reading effect is being executed, and the pre-reading effect is started when the execution of the pre-reading effect is newly determined. There is "new start".

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9, the execution mode of the pre-reading effect may be already in the process of executing the pre-reading effect, and when the execution of the pre-reading effect with the same effect content (type) is determined, There is an “extension” that keeps the prefetching effect in progress.

  In addition, the pre-reading effect execution mode may be the case where the pre-reading effect is already being executed and the pre-reading effect being executed is triggered by the fact that the execution of the pre-reading effect with a different effect content (type) is newly determined. Is changed to the pre-reading effect of the effect content that has been newly determined to be executable, and “overwrite” is executed.

  The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the pending symbol variation games other than the symbol variation game corresponding to the pre-determination command input this time are “fluctuation effect” symbol variation games that do not include the reach effect. To do. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not only the advance determination command E1H (outlier effect) is stored in association with the reserved storage number smaller than the reserved storage number that can be specified from the input advance determination command.

  When the symbol variation game including any one of the reach effects is put on hold, the effect control CPU 31a uniquely determines non-execution of the pre-reading effect based on the newly determined effect contents and ends the effect setting process. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a newly determines without deleting or overwriting information such as a control flag (hereinafter referred to as “execution information”) relating to the execution state of the prefetch effect stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The pre-reading effect is not started (executed) based on the effect content.

  That is, in this embodiment, when a symbol variation game including any reach effect is put on hold regardless of whether the prefetch effect is already being executed, the prefetch effect based on the newly determined effect content is started. Do not (execute). For this reason, in this embodiment, it can suppress that it extends as a prefetch effect by performing a reach effect in the middle of a prefetch effect.

  Here, the CPU 31a for effect control is executing each of the first background effect, the second background effect, the first zone effect, and the second zone effect as execution states of the prefetch effects by referring to the execution information. It can be specified whether or not there is. Moreover, although the execution control of the first zone effect and the second zone effect is determined as the execution status of the prefetch effect by referring to the execution information, the effect control CPU 31a has not been executed yet. It is possible to specify whether or not it is waiting for execution.

  When the execution of the symbol variation game including the reach effect is not suspended, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the pre-determination command input this time is E1H (out of effect). When the determination result is affirmative, that is, when the pre-reading effect based on the newly determined effect content is a Gase pre-reading effect where the reach effect is not finally performed, the effect control CPU 31a depends on the newly determined effect content. The non-execution of the pre-reading effect is uniquely determined and the effect setting process is ended. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a does not erase or overwrite the execution information, and does not execute the prefetch effect based on the newly determined effect content.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, although the reach effect is not performed through the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect is executed across the symbol variation game of the number of times exceeding the storage upper limit number of the reserved memory number due to extension or overwriting. As a result, the player's interest is suppressed from decreasing.

  On the other hand, when the value of the pre-determination command input this time is not E1H (outlier effect) (when it is any of E2H to E4H and F1H to F3H), the effect control CPU 31a is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The execution mode is determined according to the execution status of the prefetch effect shown in the execution information.

  More specifically, when it is determined from the execution information that the pre-reading effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines “new execution” of the pre-reading effect based on the effect content that has been determined to be executable as the execution mode.

  When the CPU 31a for effect control determines the first execution of the first background effect or the second background effect, the information (hereinafter referred to simply as “being executed”) can specify that each background effect (prefetch effect) is being executed. Information ") is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as execution information. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as effect number information indicating the number of symbol variation games to be executed across the prefetch effects. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  In addition, when the execution control of the first zone effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines that execution of the first zone effect is possible, but is information that can specify that the execution is not yet executed (hereinafter referred to as “execution standby”). , “Execution standby information”) is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as execution information. The effect control CPU 31a similarly stores the execution waiting information of the second zone effect in the effect control RAM 31c even when the new execution of the second zone effect is determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as effect number information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  In addition, when it is specified from the execution information that the first background effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a newly determines that the first background effect can be executed. The “extension” is determined as an execution mode. In this case, the CPU 31a for effect control does not erase or overwrite the execution information, and does not change the type of prefetch effect. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as new effect count information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  The effect control CPU 31a is a case where it is specified from the execution information that the first background effect is being executed, and the second background effect, the first zone effect, or the second zone effect can be newly executed. Is determined as the execution mode. When the execution of the second background effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a stores the execution information of the second background effect in the effect control RAM 31c as execution information. Similarly, when it is determined that the first zone effect or the second zone effect can be executed, the effect control CPU 31a stores each execution standby information in the effect control RAM 31c as execution information. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as new effect count information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  Further, when the execution control CPU 31a specifies that the second background effect is being executed from the execution information, and the execution of the second background effect is newly determined, the second background effect is determined. The “extension” is determined as an execution mode. In this case, the CPU 31a for effect control does not erase or overwrite the execution information, and does not change the type of prefetch effect. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as new effect count information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a is a case where it is specified from the execution information that the second background effect is being executed, and the first background effect, the first zone effect, or the second zone effect can be newly executed. Is determined as the execution mode. When it is determined that the first background effect can be executed, the effect control CPU 31a stores the execution information of the first background effect in the effect control RAM 31c as execution information. Similarly, when it is determined that the first zone effect or the second zone effect can be executed, the effect control CPU 31a stores each execution standby information in the effect control RAM 31c as execution information. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as new effect count information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a is a case where it is specified from the execution information that the first zone effect or the second zone effect is waiting to be executed, and the first background effect or the second background effect is newly added. When execution is determined, “overwrite” of the pre-reading effect is determined as the execution mode. When the effect control CPU 31a decides to overwrite the first background effect or the second background effect, the effect control CPU 31a stores each in-execution information as execution information in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as new effect count information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  The effect control CPU 31a is a case where it is specified from the execution information that the first zone effect or the second zone effect is being executed, and the first background effect or the second background effect is newly executed. When the permission is determined, the non-execution of the pre-reading effect based on the newly determined effect content is uniquely determined, and the effect setting process is terminated. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a does not erase or overwrite the execution information, and does not execute the prefetch effect based on the newly determined effect content. Thereby, in this embodiment, after the 1st zone production and the 2nd zone production are started, production contents change to the 1st background production and the 2nd background production which have a big hit expectation degree lower than these each zone production. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player who has a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

  In addition, when the execution control information specifies that the first zone effect is being executed or is waiting for execution, the execution control CPU 31a newly determines that the first zone effect can be executed. The “extension” of the first zone effect is determined as the execution mode. In this case, the CPU 31a for effect control does not erase or overwrite the execution information, and does not change the type of prefetch effect. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as new effect count information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  In addition, when the execution control information specifies that the first zone effect is being executed or is waiting for execution, the execution control CPU 31a newly determines whether the second zone effect can be executed. The “overwriting” to the second zone effect is determined as the execution mode. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a stores the execution waiting information of the second zone effect in the effect control RAM 31c as execution information. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as new effect count information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  In addition, when the execution control CPU 31a specifies from the execution information that the second zone effect is being executed or is waiting to be executed, and the execution of the second zone effect is newly determined. The “extension” of the second zone effect is determined as the execution mode. In this case, the CPU 31a for effect control does not erase or overwrite the execution information, and does not change the type of prefetch effect. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories that can be specified from the pre-determination command input this time as new effect count information. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  In addition, when the execution control information specifies that the second zone effect is being executed or is waiting for execution, the execution control CPU 31a newly determines whether the first zone effect can be executed. The non-execution of the pre-reading effect according to the newly determined effect content is uniquely determined, and the effect setting process is terminated. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a does not erase or overwrite the execution information, and does not execute the prefetch effect based on the newly determined effect content. As a result, in the present embodiment, the content of the production is changed from the second zone production to the first zone production having a lower degree of expectation of jackpot than the second zone production. Can be suppressed.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a extends the prefetch effect when the effect content of the prefetch effect is newly determined based on the positive determination result of steps Sa5 and Sa8 of the special symbol input process. Is possible. That is, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect can be extended on the condition that the variation content including the reach effect is specified by the prior determination command. Therefore, when the pre-reading effect is executed across the number of symbol variation games exceeding the storage upper limit number of the reserved memory numbers, it can be definitely recognized that the reach effect is executed through the pre-reading effect being executed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a can determine overwriting from each background effect to each zone effect and overwriting from the first zone effect to the second zone effect. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a, in principle, is provided on condition that the jackpot expectation set for the newly determined effect content is higher than the jackpot expectation set for the pre-reading effect content during the execution period. It is possible to change (overwrite) the pre-reading effect. In the present embodiment, the second background effect is exceptionally changed from the second background effect to the first background effect having a lower degree of jackpot expectation than the second background effect.

  In addition, when the content of the pre-reading effect is newly determined, the effect control CPU 31a uses a special symbol for each of the reach determination random numbers stored in association with the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended. The pre-reading effect can be changed (overwritten) on the condition that a negative determination is made in step Sa8 (reach pre-determination) of the input process.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a changes (overwrites) the prefetch effect when the effect content of the prefetch effect is newly determined based on the determination result of steps Sa5 and Sa8 of the special symbol input process being affirmative. Is possible. In other words, in the present embodiment, overwriting (changing) the content of the pre-reading effect can be performed on the condition that the variation content including the reach effect is specified by the prior determination command. Therefore, when the pre-reading effect already executed is changed to a different pre-reading effect, it can be definitely recognized that the reach effect is executed via the pre-reading effect.

  Next, an effect execution process for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the execution information set by the effect setting process and executing a prefetch effect will be described. The effect execution process includes a first effect execution process for executing the first background effect and the second background effect, and a second effect execution process for executing the first zone effect and the second zone effect. is there.

First, the first effect execution process will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a executes the first effect execution process in response to the determination that “new execution” or “overwrite” is newly determined in the effect setting process, and that the in-execution information is newly stored. That is, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first effect execution process together with the effect setting process described above when the prior determination command is input. In the first effect execution process, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that a background effect corresponding to the in-execution information stored as the execution information is newly started.

  More specifically, when the first background effect execution information is newly stored, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image data for the first special background image H1, and based on the image data, the background image is selected. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the first special background image H1 is displayed. Similarly, when the execution information of the second background effect is newly stored, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image data for the second special background image H2, and uses it as a background image based on the image data. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the second special background image H2 is displayed. The effect control CPU 31a continues to display the background image that has already been displayed, when “in-progress” is determined in the effect setting process and the in-execution information is not newly stored. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled as described above.

  In this way, when the effect control CPU 31a determines to newly execute each background effect in the effect setting process, each background effect is newly started at the timing of detecting the entrance to each start winning opening 14,15. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines to overwrite each background effect in the effect setting process, the effect display device is changed so as to be changed to each background effect at the timing of detecting the entrance to each start winning opening 14,15. 11 display contents are controlled.

Next, the second effect execution process will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a executes the second effect execution process in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command. In the second effect execution process, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that a zone effect corresponding to the execution standby information stored as effect information is newly started.

  More specifically, in the second effect execution process, when the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect count information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the symbol variation indicated in the effect count information is displayed. It is determined whether or not the number of games is one or more. The effect control CPU 31a terminates the second effect execution process because the pre-reading effect is not being executed or is not waiting for execution when the number of symbol variation games indicated in the effect number information is not 1 or more (in the case of 0). To do. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the already displayed normal background image H0 is continuously displayed.

  On the other hand, when the number of symbol variation games indicated in the number-of-effects information is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 31a is executing the pre-reading effect or is waiting to be executed. The number obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of times is set as new performance number information. Next, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the execution information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies the execution state of the prefetch effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a selects the image data for the first character image H3 when execution standby information for the first zone effect is stored as execution information (when the first zone effect is on standby for execution). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the first character image H3 is displayed based on the image data. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores the in-execution information of the first zone effect as execution information.

  Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the image data for the second character image H4 when execution standby information for the second zone effect is stored as execution information (when the execution waiting for the second zone effect is in progress). In addition to the selection, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the second character image H4 is displayed based on the image data. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores the execution information of the second zone effect as the execution information.

  In this way, when the production control CPU 31a determines that each zone effect is newly executed in the effect setting process, the start is started after detection of entering the start winning holes 14 and 15 that are the triggers of the determination. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that each zone effect is newly started at the timing when the symbol variation game is started. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines to overwrite each zone effect in the effect setting process, the first symbol that is started after the entrance detection to each of the start winning holes 14 and 15 that is the trigger of the determination is performed. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be changed to each zone effect at the timing when the variable game is started.

  In addition, when the first zone effect or the execution information of the second zone effect is stored as the execution information, the effect control CPU 31a continuously displays the character image that has already been displayed and is executing. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the zone effect is continued.

  The effect control CPU 31a stores execution information indicating that the first background effect or the second background effect is being executed as execution information, and that the pre-reading effect is not being executed. If so, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to continuously display the background image that has already been displayed.

Next, an effect end process for ending the prefetch effect will be described.
In the effect end process, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect count information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the number of symbol variation games indicated in the effect count information is one or more. It is determined whether or not. When the number of symbol variation games indicated by the number-of-effects information is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect end process because the prefetch effect is being executed or is waiting to be executed.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the execution information stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the number of symbol variation games indicated in the effect count information is not 1 or more (in the case of 0), and executes the prefetch effect. Identify the situation.

  When the execution information of each background effect is stored as execution information (when each background effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a selects the image data for the normal background image H0 and the image data. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the normal background image H0 is displayed as the background image based on the above. Thereby, the background effect is ended.

  The effect control CPU 31a produces an effect so that the character image that has already been displayed is not displayed when the execution information of each zone effect is stored (when each zone effect is being executed). The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. Thereby, each zone effect is complete | finished.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c, as execution information, information that can specify that the prefetch effect is not being executed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect end process.

  Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment functions as an effect control means capable of controlling the effect display device 11 so as to execute a prefetch effect according to the determined effect contents in the symbol variation game that is suspended. .

  In the present embodiment, the period in which “in-execution information” is stored as execution information is during the pre-reading effect execution period, and the period in which “execution standby information” is stored as execution information triggers the establishment of the start condition. As described above, it is a case where the content of the pre-reading effect is determined and before the execution of the pre-reading effect based on the determined content of the effect.

  In the above-described effect setting process and effect execution process, when execution information or execution standby information is stored, the effect content of the pre-read effect is newly determined when the start condition is satisfied. Then, the production content change control is executed to change the production content to the newly determined production content and execute the pre-reading production.

  In addition, the above-described effect setting process and effect execution process are newly performed on condition that the newly determined effect content is the same effect content as the pre-read effect that is already being executed or is waiting for execution. In addition to the symbol variation game corresponding to the establishment of the start condition that has been determined as an opportunity to be determined, the addition control is performed to execute the pre-reading effect in the symbol variation game that is suspended at that time.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the execution mode of the symbol variation game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
First, an example of an execution mode of a symbol variation game with a background effect will be described.

  FIG. 10A shows a situation in which the execution of two symbol variation games (outlier effect) is suspended during the execution of the first symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 (outlier effect) (the number of stored memories = 2).

  FIG. 10 (b) shows that during execution of the first symbol variation game, execution of the symbol variation game serving as the off-line effect is suspended, triggered by the detection of a game ball entering each of the start winning openings 14, 15. A situation is shown in which the new execution of the first background effect is determined triggered by the detected ball entry. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the background image is changed from the normal background image H0 to the first special background image H1 and displayed at the timing of detecting the entry of the game ball into each start winning opening 14, 15, 1 Background effect is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the effect display device 11, when the first symbol variation game is finished and the second symbol variation game is started, “overwriting” of the prefetch effect is determined. Therefore, the first special background image H1 is continuously displayed, and the first background effect is continuously performed.

  Next, FIG. 10D is the second super reach effect (big hit) triggered by the detection of a game ball entering each start winning opening 14, 15 during the execution of the second symbol variation game. This shows a situation in which the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended and the extension of the first background effect is determined by the detection of the entry. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the first background effect is continuously performed without changing the background image at the timing of detection of the game ball entering the start winning ports 14 and 15.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), in the effect display device 11, when the second symbol variation game is finished and the third symbol variation game is started, “overwriting” of the prefetch effect is determined. Therefore, the first special background image H1 is continuously displayed, and the first background effect is continuously performed.

  In this case, in the effect display device 11, the first background effect (pre-reading effect) is executed across the four symbol variable games that are extended once without including the symbol variable game in which the first background effect is started. . Then, in the effect display device 11, the second super reach effect is displayed in the final symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-reading effect, and finally the big hit symbol is derived.

  FIG. 10 (f) shows a symbol that becomes the second super reach effect (big hit) triggered by the detection of the game ball entering the start winning ports 14 and 15 during the execution of the second symbol variation game. This shows a situation in which the execution of the variable game is suspended and overwriting to the second background effect is determined with the detection of the entry. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the background image is changed from the first special background image H1 to the second special background image H2 and displayed at the timing of detection of a game ball entering each start winning opening 14,15. The second background effect is started. From the situation in which the first background effect is changed to the second background effect, the player can recognize that the big hit expectation is higher than before the change and definitely recognize that the reach effect is performed through the background effect. it can.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10G, in the effect display device 11, when the second symbol variation game is finished and the third symbol variation game is started, “overwriting” of the prefetch effect is determined. Therefore, the second special background image H2 is continuously displayed, and the second background effect is continuously performed.

  In this case, the effect display device 11 does not include the symbol variation game in which the first background effect is started, and includes a prefetch effect (first background effect and second background) over four symbol variation games that are extended once. Production) is executed. Then, in the effect display device 11, the second super reach effect is displayed in the final symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-reading effect, and finally the big hit symbol is derived.

Next, an example of an execution mode of the symbol variation game accompanied by the zone effect will be described.
FIG. 11A shows a situation in which execution of two symbol variation games (outlier effect) is suspended during the execution of the first symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 (outlier effect) (the number of reserved memories = 2).

  FIG. 11 (b) shows that during execution of the first symbol variation game, execution of the symbol variation game serving as the off-line effect is suspended, triggered by the detection of a game ball entering each start winning opening 14,15. A situation is shown in which the new execution of the first background effect is determined triggered by the detected ball entry. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the background image is changed from the normal background image H0 to the first special background image H1 and displayed at the timing of detecting the entry of the game ball into each start winning opening 14, 15, 1 Background effect is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11C, in the effect display device 11, when the first symbol variation game is finished and the second symbol variation game is started, “overwriting” of the prefetch effect is determined. Therefore, the first special background image H1 is continuously displayed, and the first background effect is continuously performed.

  Then, during the execution of the second symbol variation game, the execution of the symbol variation game serving as the second super reach effect (big hit) is suspended, triggered by the detection of the game ball entering each start winning opening 14,15. In addition, a situation is shown in which overwriting to the second zone effect has been determined triggered by the detected ball entry. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the second zone effect is waiting to be executed, and the background image is not changed at the timing of detecting the entrance of the game ball to each start winning opening 14, 15. A first background effect is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11D, in the effect display device 11, when the third symbol variation game is started, the second character image H4 is displayed along with the start of the symbol variation game. Two-zone production is started. The first zone effect and the second zone effect in the present embodiment are executed by displaying the normal background image H0. For this reason, in the effect display device 11, the first special background image H1 is changed to the normal background image H0 with the start of the second zone effect.

  From the situation where the first background effect is changed to the second zone effect, the player can recognize that the big hit expectation is higher than before the change, and it is definite that the reach effect is performed through the second zone effect. Can be recognized. Further, from the situation in which the second zone effect is started, the player can definitely recognize that the second super reach effect is performed through the second zone effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), in the effect display device 11, when the third symbol variation game is finished and the fourth symbol variation game is started, “overwriting” of the prefetch effect is determined. Therefore, the second character image H4 is continuously displayed, and the second zone effect is continuously performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), in the effect display device 11, when the fourth symbol variation game is finished and the fifth symbol variation game is started, “overwrite” of the prefetch effect is determined. Therefore, the second character image H4 is continuously displayed, and the second zone effect is continuously performed.

  In this case, in the effect display device 11, the pre-reading effect (first background effect and second zone) is straddled across four symbol variable games that are extended once without including the symbol variable game in which the first background effect is started. Production) is executed. Then, in the effect display device 11, the second super reach effect is displayed in the final symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-reading effect, and finally the big hit symbol is derived.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the second background effect is exceptionally changed from the second background effect to the first background effect having a lower degree of jackpot expectation. However, since the first background effect and the second background effect of the present embodiment have substantially the same jackpot expectation level, the second background effect is changed to the first background effect rather than being continuously executed. In the end, it is expected that the reach production will be executed.

  In the present embodiment, when each zone effect is waiting to be executed and when overwriting to the first background effect or the second background effect is determined, the effect display device 11 displays the contents of the effect after overwriting. Only the background effect by is executed. For this reason, when the content of the effect is changed before the execution of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect is executed for a larger number of symbol variation games, and the period during which the player can have an expectation can be extended. In addition, despite the execution of the first zone effect or the second zone effect, the first background effect or the second background effect is set with a lower hit expectation than the zone effects. The player's interest that is expected to be a big hit is suppressed from decreasing.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) If the content of the pre-reading effect is newly determined during the execution period of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect can be executed by changing to the newly determined effect content. If the content of the presentation is changed during the execution period of the pre-reading effect, in addition to the symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-reading effect that is being executed first, the execution is newly suspended and becomes the target of the pre-reading effect. It is possible to have a sense of expectation even for a symbol variation game. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the pre-reading effect executed in advance with the effect content according to the result of the prior determination by predetermining the variation content of the symbol variation game.

  (2) When the pre-reading effect (each zone effect) is waiting to be executed, if the pre-reading effect content (each background effect) is newly determined, the pre-reading is changed to the newly determined effect content. An effect can be executed. For this reason, when the content of the effect is changed before the execution of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect is executed for a larger number of symbol variation games, and the period during which the player can have an expectation can be extended.

  (3) On the condition that the reach determination random number stored in association with the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended is negatively determined in step Sa8 (reach prior determination) of the special symbol input process. The contents of the pre-reading effect can be changed. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the variation content of the symbol variation game for which execution has been newly suspended is the variation content including the reach effect from the situation where the content of the pre-reading effect is changed. Moreover, when the reach effect is executed during the execution period of the pre-reading effect, it is possible to suppress the extension as the pre-reading effect.

  (4) The effect control CPU 31a provides the effect content on condition that the jackpot expectation set for the newly determined look-ahead effect content is higher than the jackpot expectation set for the prefetch effect being executed. To change. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the effect of the pre-reading effect from being reduced to the effect content with a low jackpot expectation, and even if the effect content of the pre-reading effect is changed, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being reduced. .

  (5) However, in the present embodiment, the second background effect is exceptionally changed from the second background effect to the first background effect having a lower jackpot expectation than the second background effect. However, as described above, the first background effect and the second background effect of the present embodiment have substantially the same jackpot expectation. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is made to expect that a reach effect is performed in connection with changing to a 1st background effect rather than performing a 2nd background effect continuously. . Therefore, a sense of expectation different from the change from each background effect to each zone effect or the change from the first zone effect to the second zone effect is given, and the player's interest can be improved.

  (6) When the same effect content is determined, the symbol change game corresponding to the establishment of the start condition that triggered the new determination of the effect content is pre-read in the symbol change game whose execution is suspended Production is performed. For this reason, it is possible to extend the period during which the player can have a sense of expectation by executing the pre-reading effect for a larger number of symbol variation games.

  (7) When the pre-reading effect is executed based on the negative determination result in step Sa8 (reach advance determination) of the special symbol input process, the determination results of steps Sa5 and Sa8 of the special symbol input process are When the content of the pre-reading effect is newly determined based on the affirmation, the content of the pre-reading effect can be changed. For this reason, it is possible to recognize that the variation content of the symbol variation game that has been newly suspended from the situation where the content of the pre-reading performance is changed is a big hit variation or a variation including a reach production, so the content of the production is changed. It can give you a sense of expectation.

  (8) Since it is possible to change the content of the effect when it is before execution of the pre-reading effect, even if the big hit expectation set in the content of the pre-reading effect determined later is low The pre-reading effect can be executed for a larger number of symbol variation games without causing the player to recognize it.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, the start holding ball is shown corresponding to each of the special drawing start holding balls stored in the machine (the symbol variation game for which execution is put on hold). A hold image may be displayed as information.

-The image used for the background effect and the image used for the zone effect may be changed.
-The content of the pre-reading production may be changed. For example, all the prefetch effects may be background effects or zone effects. Further, the pre-reading effect may be executed by a mode in which the decoration drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 is changed. Further, the number of types of background effects and the number of types of zone effects may each be one, or may be three or more. That is, it is sufficient that there are two or more types of effect contents as the effect contents of the prefetch effect.

  In the effect setting process and the effect execution process, the effect control CPU 31a executes control to change the effect contents only for the symbol variation game corresponding to the establishment of the start condition that triggered the new determination of the effect contents. May be.

  In the effect setting process and the effect execution process, if the effect control CPU 31a determines that the first background effect can be executed during the execution of the second background effect, the pre-reading effect is not executed by the first background effect. It may be determined automatically. According to this, it is avoided that the content of the pre-reading production is changed from the production content having a high jackpot expectation level to the production content having a low jackpot expectation level, and the interest of the player who expects the big hit is prevented from being reduced. it can.

In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a may separately determine whether or not the prefetch effect can be executed and the contents (type) of the prefetch effect when it can be executed.
In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a may be able to determine whether the first zone effect can be executed only when the prior determination commands E3H and F2H (first super reach effect) are designated. Further, the effect control CPU 31a may be able to determine whether each zone effect can be executed when the prior determination commands E2H and F1H (normal reach effect) are designated.

  In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a may determine whether to overwrite or extend the pre-read effect determined to be executable based on the prior determination command E1H (out of effect).

  In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a overwrites and extends the pre-reading effect even if the symbol variable game including the reach effect is included in the symbol variable game whose execution is suspended. You may decide. That is, the effect control CPU 31a may decide to overwrite or extend the prefetch effect even if the prefetch effect being executed is a prefetch effect based on the input of the prior determination commands E2H to E4H and F1H to F3H.

  The prefetch effect may be executed as a display effect by a display device different from the effect display device 11. The pre-reading effect may be executed as a sound effect that outputs music or the like from a speaker, a light effect that lights or blinks a light emitting decoration LED, or a movable object effect that operates a movable object for effect.

  -The pre-reading performance includes the expectation with the probability change state set as the advantageous game state, the expectation set with the variable state as the advantageous game state, or the big hit game with the maximum number of round games as the advantageous game state. The set expectation may be set. In this case, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the type of jackpot based on the value of the special figure distribution random number in the special symbol input process, and gives a predetermination command that can specify the result of the predetermination to the effect control board. 31 is output. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch effect can be executed based on the type of jackpot indicated in the prior determination command, and the effect contents when it can be executed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the pre-reading effect executed in advance with the effect content corresponding to the result of the prior determination by predetermining the variation content of the symbol variation game.

  -The advance determination of the variation content of the symbol variation game performed when the start condition is satisfied may be executed by the presentation control CPU 31a. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a random number designation command that can specify the values of various random numbers acquired when the start condition is satisfied. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value, whether or not it matches the reach determination value based on the values of various random numbers specified from the input random number designation command, and the type of variation pattern It is preferable to perform the effect setting process and the effect execution process based on the result of the prior determination.

  -You may change the type of jackpot. For example, the specified number of rounds may be changed, or a jackpot may be provided in which the number of times of change given after the jackpot game ends is 80 times or 50 times. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game, there is a jackpot that gives a probable change state and a short-cut state until a predetermined upper limit number of special figure fluctuation games is ended or until the next big hit occurs. (So-called “number-turn probability variation big hit”). In this case, all jackpots may be probable jackpots.

  -While the first special figure variation game is performed in response to the detection of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 14, the second special figure is triggered by the detection of the game ball entering the second start winning opening 15. You may apply to the game machine which performs a variable game. In this case, the second special figure variation game may be preferentially executed (digested), and each special figure variation game may be executed in the order of entering the start winning holes 14 and 15.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a control command capable of specifying the hit 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. Further, 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.

The presentation control board 31 may be a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that specially controls the presentation display device 11 may be provided separately from the presentation control board 31.
The present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that uses only special drawings.

Hereinafter, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described.
(A) The effect control means is a case where the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative based on the determination result of the reach advance determination being negative, and the content of the effect of the special effect is determined, The determination result of the execution determination becomes affirmative based on the determination result of the pre-assignment determination being affirmative or the determination result of the reach pre-determination is affirmative, and the production contents of the special effect are newly determined. It is preferable that the production content change control can be executed on the condition.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Effect display apparatus (effect execution means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (random number acquisition means, random number storage control means, provision determination means, prior determination means, reach determination means), 30c ... main control RAM (storage means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (execution determination means, effect content determination means, effect control means).

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that determines whether to give an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a player and executes a symbol variation game according to the determination result of the determination,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number value when the start condition is satisfied,
The value of the random number to the random number acquisition unit has acquired, and the random number storage control means for storing in the storage means as the information corresponding to the symbol variation game execution Ru is pending,
A grant determination means for performing the grant determination by comparing a grant determination random value with a grant determination value among random number values stored in the storage means, when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied; ,
Whether or not the value of the random number for grant determination is a value that is positively determined in the grant determination among the random number values acquired by the random number acquisition means when the start condition is met Pre-determination means for performing such pre-determination;
Based on the grant advance determination result of the determination, and execution determination means for performing executable and whether execution determination to the special effect as a target symbol variation games the execution Ru is pending,
Production content determination means for determining the production content of the special production when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative;
An effect capable of controlling the effect execution means to start a special effect according to the effect content determined by the effect content determination means before the symbol variation game for which the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative is started. Control means,
The contents of the special effects include a plurality of effects with different degrees of expectation indicating the level of possibility that the advantageous gaming state is given,
The production control means includes
If the effect details of the previous SL special effect has been determined, it is the the effect contents of the special effect are determined anew, the newly determined as a trigger that has become the execution determination of the determination result is positive again It is possible to execute production content change control to change to the production content and execute the special production ,
When the contents of the special effects are determined and after the start of the special effects, the contents of the effects having a higher degree of expectation than the expectation of the contents of the special effects after the start are newly determined. On the condition that the production content change control can be executed,
When the contents of the special effects are determined and before the start of the special effects, the contents of the effects having a lower degree of expectation than the expectations of the contents of the special effects before the start are newly determined. Even if it is a case, the said effect content change control is executable, The gaming machine characterized by the above-mentioned . When the determination result of the grant determination is negative, the reach determination random number value is compared with the reach determination random value among the random number values stored in the storage means, and the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game A reach determination means for performing a reach determination as to whether or not to
When the start condition is satisfied, the pre-determination means determines that the reach determination random number value among the random number values acquired by the random number acquisition means when the start condition is satisfied is positively determined by the reach determination. Perform a reach pre-determining whether the value is
The execution determination means performs the execution determination based on the determination result of the reach prior determination,
When the contents of the effect of the special effect are determined , the effect control means negates any of the reach determination random numbers stored in association with the symbol variation game for which execution has been suspended in the reach prior determination. Based on the determined condition and the determination result of the pre-assignment determination being affirmative or the determination result of the reach pre-determination is affirmative, the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, on condition that the condition for rendering contents is newly determined, both are satisfied, the gaming machine according to claim 1 which is configured to be able to execute the effect contents change control.