JP6105980B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a symbol variation game executed in response to a start holding ball based on information specified by the big hit determination random number before the determination of the big hit determination random number based on the big hit determination random number corresponding to the start holding ball. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a prior notice effect indicating a big hit expectation degree so as to be executable.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing the symbol triggered by the game ball entering the starting prize opening, as a result, Opportunities will be given for numerous prize balls.

  In this type of pachinko gaming machine, in order to improve the interest of the game, various effects are performed, but like the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, for the symbol variation game that is suspended, What performs the prior notice production | presentation which suggests the possibility of a big hit is disclosed. In such a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to give attention to the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended by executing the advance notice effect.

JP-A-3-73180

  However, in such a game machine, execution of the advance notice effect has made it possible to raise the expectation for the big hit in the symbol variation game that has been suspended, but it can enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Therefore, it is desired to further improve the interest in games.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems includes a starting unit that allows a game ball to enter, and a display unit that displays a symbol variation game that is performed by varying the symbol on condition that the game ball enters the starting unit. When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated, a condition for entering the game ball into the starting means is The random number acquisition means for acquiring the value of the random number for jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and the random number acquisition means on condition that the game ball enters the starting means and hold storage means for storing acquired jackpot determining random number in association with the start pending sphere, the triggered by the start of the symbol variation game, based on the value of remembers been jackpot determining random number to said holding memory means, Strange design Games and jackpot determining means for determining whether the jackpot, and the demonstration execution means for executing effect, a presentation control means for controlling the presentation execution section, the value of the jackpot determining random number by the random number acquisition means triggered by acquired, before the determination of the jackpot determining means based on the jackpot determining random number memorize the hold storage means, based on information specified by the large per determining random number, above start dynamic hold balls Effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a prior notice effect indicating a jackpot expectation degree in a specific symbol variation game executed in response to the effect, wherein the effect determination means causes the advance notice effect to be executed And determining the content of the advance notice effect, and the effect control means determines that the advance notice effect is to be executed by the effect determining means. Before determination of the jackpot determining means based on memorize been jackpot determining random number means performs control to perform a pre-announcement attraction to the presentation execution section in effect contents decided by the effect determination unit, the effect determination When the means decides to execute the advance notice effect, the first effect element constituting the effect content of the advance notice effect is decided on the occasion of the game ball entering the starting means. When the execution of the symbol variation game for executing the pre-article notice effect is started, a second effect element different from the first effect element executed during the prior notice effect is determined, and the specific in symbol variation game to determine the second direction elements from the first table, wherein in the non-specific symbol variable game other than the specific symbol variable game the second direction elements from the second table The first table includes the second effect element that is not selected in the second table .

A gaming machine that solves the above problems executes a symbol variation game triggered by the establishment of the start condition, and executes the effect in a gaming machine that can execute a continuous effect that is executed over a plurality of symbol variation games. An effect executing means, an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means, and an effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect, the effect determining means is configured to execute the continuous effect. If determined, the effect content of the continuous effect is determined, and when the effect control unit is determined to execute the continuous effect by the effect determining unit, the effect is determined with the effect content determined by the effect determining unit. If the execution means performs control to execute the continuous effect, and the effect determining means determines to execute the continuous effect, a plurality of continuous effects are determined based on the determination of the continuous effect. The first effect element to be executed over the symbol variation game is determined while the start condition of each symbol variation game of the continuous effect is satisfied, and is executed during the continuous effect. A second effect element different from the first effect element to be executed is determined, and the second effect element is determined from the first table in the specific symbol variation game which is the final symbol variation game of the continuous effect, In a non-specific symbol variation game other than the specific symbol variation game, the second effect element is determined from a second table, and the first table includes the second effect element that is not selected in the second table. It is a summary.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The front view which shows the front side of a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the reach probability. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining production | presentation mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition transition of effect mode. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the production aspect of production. (A)-(d) is a timing chart which shows the production | presentation aspect of production. The flowchart which shows prefetch command setting processing. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a prefetch command. The flowchart which shows the prefetch effect determination process at the time of a start winning prize. Explanatory drawing explaining an effect classification determination table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a display color determination table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining an effect content determination table. The flowchart which shows the prefetch effect determination process at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. Explanatory drawing explaining a comment determination table.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “variable game”) as a result derivation effect that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment). Various display effects executed in association with each other are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 12 as a 7 segment type display means is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a variation game is performed 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 present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on the special symbol display device 12 from when the special symbol variable display is started until the final stop display is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is individually displayed by the end of the variable game. Is confirmed and stopped. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that is a symbol that can recognize a jackpot, and a loss symbol (a loss display result) that is a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. That is, in the variable game, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by displaying the symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, 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 based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (the display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present 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, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of special reserved starting balls in the variable game is referred to as “reserved stored number”. On the other hand, the number of reserved memories is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins (start winning prize) in the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means arranged on the game board 10. “1” is subtracted at the start of the floating game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Also, on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning opening 14 having a first winning opening 14a (first entry opening) for a game ball is arranged. A first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 14 can give a starting condition for a variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1.

  Further, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a (second entry opening) for game balls is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The second start winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second winning opening 15a by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16. That is, when the second start winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 15a more than when it is closed (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning port 15 detects the winning game ball with the second start port switch SW2, thereby allowing the start condition of the variable game and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number (for example, one) of the award balls. Can be granted.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW3. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the variable game and the prize ball. be able to.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3) is disposed. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The special winning opening 18 as a special winning opening can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The big prize opening 18 is allowed to win a game ball when the big prize opening door 17 is opened by an opening operation during the big hit game in the variable game. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In other words, the big hit game is performed with the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 18.

  This jackpot game is won after winning the jackpot lottery in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of the special symbol display device 12, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is performed until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) is given to the big prize opening 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given on the condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probability variation state is given as an upper limit until a variable game is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) after the jackpot game is ended when the probability variation big hit. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened (may be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state to which the variable state is not given. In some cases, the variation time of the variation game to be played is shortened. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per normal game of the usual game changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the variable speed state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed in an operation pattern in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable speed state. It has become. As described above, the variable state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variable game tends to be easily executed.

  Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when the normal hit is reached, but even before the closing, when the upper limit number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) are won, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed. It has become. In addition, the variable state is given as an upper limit until a predetermined number of times (50 times, 100 times in the present embodiment) of the variable game is performed according to the type of the big hit game and the game state at the time of winning. There is.

  An effect button 70 that can be operated by the player is disposed below the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect button 70 as the operation means is a push button type, and when operated, an operation signal is output to the effect control board 31 (shown in FIG. 3) connected to the effect button 70.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Seven types of numbers from [1] to [7] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] are adopted as jackpot symbols. It corresponds to a specific combination of symbols. In addition, the winning probability for jackpot is defined as 205/65536 in the low probability state and 1640/65536 in the high probability state. Further, the winning probability per ordinary game of the ordinary game is defined as 1/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, when winning the normal winning lottery in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened four times, and the open state is maintained until 1200 ms has elapsed since the opening. Further, the number of prize balls of the game ball is defined as 3 for the first start winning opening 14 and the second start winning opening 15, and 15 for the big winning opening 18, respectively. In addition, regardless of the type of jackpot, the jackpot game is “12s” as the opening time, “25s” as the maximum time of each round game, “2s” as the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval), “12 s” is set as the ending time. Further, in each round game, “1” is set as the number of times of opening the big winning opening 18 and “9 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the three types of big wins shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become. Of the three types of jackpots, which jackpot is awarded is determined according to a special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state are classified for each special symbol as shown in FIG.

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, there are 35 types of jackpot symbols for symbol ZA, 40 jackpot symbols for symbol ZB, and 25 jackpot symbols for symbol ZC. , Each is assigned.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “12 times”. "Big hit game". On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZB or symbol ZC is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “5”. It is indicated as “5R big hit game”.

  The jackpot when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is indicated as “12R probability variation jackpot”. The big hit when the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is indicated as “5R probability variation big hit”, and the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZC is confirmed on the special symbol display device 12. The big hit when the stop is displayed is indicated as “5R non-probable big hit”.

  In addition, when winning a promising big hit, after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, up to a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, 100 times) a variable game is taken as the upper limit. The probability variation state is given. On the other hand, when winning a non-probable big hit, after the big win game is over, the probable state is not given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big win lottery.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, a variable state may be given. In particular, depending on the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (whether it is in a promiscuous state or a variable state), whether or not a variable state is given, a variable state is given In such a case, the upper limit number of times up to the end of the predetermined number of fluctuating games is determined.

  Specifically, if a 12R probability variable big hit (symbol ZA) is won, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is over, the variable state will be given up to 100 times. It has become. On the other hand, if 5R probability variation big hit (symbol ZB) or 5R non-probable variation big hit (symbol ZC) is won, if the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is non-variable, whether or not Regardless, the variable state is not given. In addition, when winning the 5R probability variable jackpot, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery is variable, regardless of whether or not it is a probability change state, after the jackpot game is over, the maximum number of times is 100 , A variable state is given. In addition, if the 5R non-probable big win is won, and the game state at the time of winning the big win lottery is in a variable state, the maximum number of times will be 50 after the end of the big win game, regardless of whether it is a probable state or not. As shown in FIG.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means 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, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a extracts random numbers for extracting various random number values such as jackpot determination random numbers, special figure distribution random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and variation pattern determination random numbers (variation content determination random numbers). Execute the process. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for determining the variation pattern is a random number used for determining the 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.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach (reach state) when determining a loss, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for reach determination. It has been.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base of the production from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and can specify the variation content (production content) and variation time (production time) of the variation game. . In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that a big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed.

  On the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes a display operation in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The presentation control RAM 31c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  In addition, an effect button 70 is connected to the effect control CPU 31 a, and an operation signal can be input from the effect button 70. That is, the effect control CPU 31a can detect that the effect button 70 has been operated.

  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. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a random number acquisition means, a jackpot determination means, a variation content determination means, and a game state control means, and the main control RAM 30c is a holding storage means. Function as.

  First, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first start winning port 14 or the second start based on whether the detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 15. When the determination result 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”. When the number of reserved memories is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (such as the value of the big hit determination random number in this embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the number of reserved storages. To a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the hold storage number to the effect control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  Next, in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c smaller than “0”. A hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger is executed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 is controlled so that the number of reserved memories is decremented by “1” and the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction) is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the hold storage number to the effect control board 31. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a correlates with the reserved storage number and stores the big hit determination random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c and the probability change assigned to the main control RAM 30c. Reads the value of the flag. This probability change flag is a flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given as the current gaming state. The main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value associated with the number of reserved memories with the jackpot determination value corresponding to whether or not the probability variation state is given, and determines whether or not both values match. Make a big hit. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit lottery to determine whether or not it is a big hit.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the big hit fluctuation for executing the big game that is a big hit Execute the process. In the big hit time variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c and, based on the special figure distribution random number value, displays the special symbol display device. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be confirmed and displayed at 12, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a stores a change pattern determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number and an operation flag indicating whether or not a change state is given as the current game state. The value is read from the main control RAM 30c, and based on these values, any one of the variation patterns for the big hit variation is selected and determined. This operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not a variable state is given as the current gaming state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the value of the jackpot determination random number that is not a jackpot value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Perform reach determination. Note that, as the reach determination value, a different value is determined mainly depending on the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and the probability of determining whether or not to execute the reach effect may be different.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes the reach change. In the reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be displayed as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number and the value stored in the operation flag from the main control RAM 30c, and based on these values, the misreach reach is performed. One of the variation patterns for variation is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes a variation process at the time of the deviation for executing the variation game that causes the variation in deviation. In the variation processing at the time of detachment, the main control CPU 30a determines a detachment symbol as a special diagram to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number and the value stored in the operation flag from the main control RAM 30c, and based on these values, the deviation is made. One of the variation patterns for variation is selected and determined. Thus, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern of the variation game based on the determination result of the big hit determination and the random number for variation pattern determination, triggered by the start of the variation game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control board 31 at the time of displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  When determining the jackpot, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the jackpot game after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern, and sends a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31. Output at the timing. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game. In the case where the main winning CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when the big winning opening 18 is opened, and outputs a closing signal when the big winning opening 18 is closed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the probability variation state and the variation state by controlling the probability variation flag, the operation flag, the probability variation number, or the operation number. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, the probability variation count, and the actuation count (sets “0”) at the start of the jackpot game, regardless of the type of the jackpot game. The probability variation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the probability variation state is imparted, and the operation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the variation state is imparted.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when giving the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, while setting “0” to the probability variation flag when not giving the probability variation state. Set.

  Further, when the probability variation state is given with a predetermined number of times (special number, 100 in this embodiment) as the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the probability variation number in the main control RAM 30c. Set to a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the probability variation number for each variation game (at the end of the variation game), and outputs a probability variation number designation command corresponding to the certain variation number to the effect control board 31. The probability variation number designation command is a command that indicates the number of times of execution of the variable game executed after the probability variation state is given. The main control CPU 30a then clears the probability variation flag (sets “0”) when the value of the probability variation count becomes “0”.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the operation flag.

  In addition, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times or 100 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of times of main control. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and outputs a variable number designation command corresponding to the number of operations to the effect control board 31. The variable number of times designation command is a command indicating the number of executions of the variable game executed after the variable state is given. Then, when the value of the number of operations becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30 a clears the operation flag (sets “0”), and outputs a change end command to the effect control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal winning determination of the normal winning probability of the ordinary game in the low probability state in the non-variable state and in the high probability state in the variable state. . Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state, compared with the non-variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Next, the contents of control executed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 causes the decoration display to vary and display the variation diagram specified by the variation pattern designation command and start the variation game. Control display content.

  When the variation control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the production control CPU 31a produces the presentation based on the variation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined. More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a jackpot game is given, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the jackpot symbols. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and the variation pattern for the outlier reach variation is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays a decoration from among the outlier symbols forming the reach state. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and the variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the off symbol. And if CPU31a for production | presentation control inputs all the symbol stop commands, it will control the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus 11 so that the determined decoration drawing may be displayed on a fixed stop. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a certain change count designation command, a change count specification command, and a change end command, a value corresponding to the command is set in the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of the big hit game by inputting a special figure designation command at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given based on the type of the big hit game and the game state at the time of winning (current), and whether or not the number of variations can be specified. . Then, when the probability change state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets a predetermined upper limit number of times to the probability change number assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. The probability variation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the probability variation state is given. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the probability variation number becomes “0”. In addition, when the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

  Next, when the opening control command 31a is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect.

Here, the reach determination probability that the reach determination result is affirmative will be described with reference to FIG. Such reach determination probability is referred to when the jackpot determination is not won.
As shown in FIG. 4, the reach determination probability is determined by the current gaming state and the number of reserved memories after subtraction. In the present embodiment, the reach determination random numbers can be a total of 241 integers from “0” to “240”. Specifically, in the case where the current gaming state is a non-changeable state, “0” to “39” are defined as reach determination values when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “0” or “1”. The reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 40/241. In the case where the current gaming state is a non-changeable state, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “2” or “3”, “0” to “14” are defined as reach determination values, 15 The reach determination is affirmative with a probability of / 241. In addition, when the current gaming state is a variable state, “0” is defined as the reach determination value regardless of the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and the reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 1/241. It becomes.

  In this way, in the non-variable state, whether or not the reach determination becomes affirmative depends on the number of reserved memories after subtraction, but the acquired reach determination random number is the minimum possible range of the reach determination value. If it is (“0” to “14”), the reach determination becomes affirmative regardless of the number of reserved memories after subtraction. Also, if the acquired reach determination random number is outside the maximum reach determination value range (“40” to “240”), the reach determination is negative regardless of the number of reserved memories after subtraction. On the other hand, if the acquired reach determination random number is outside the reachable range of the reach determination value and within the maximum range (“15” to “39”), Whether the reach determination is affirmative or negative is different.

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a variation pattern for designating the variation time of the variation game is set. These fluctuation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P14, P22, P32, P41, and P53 are defined as fluctuation patterns for big hit fluctuation. In addition, the fluctuation patterns P13, P21, P31, and P52 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P11, P12, and P51 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation.

  In addition, as variation patterns that can be selected in the non-variable state, variation patterns P11 to P14, P21, P22, P31, P32, and P41 are variation patterns, and as variation patterns that can be selected in the variable state, variation patterns P51 to P53 are present. Each is defined.

  The variation pattern P12 that can be selected in the non-variable state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P11. Note that the fluctuation patterns P11 and P12 are fluctuation patterns that are determined according to the number of reserved memories. As the number of reserved memories increases, a fluctuation pattern that reduces the fluctuation time is determined. The change pattern P51 that can be selected in the variable state is a change pattern that further shortens the change time of the change pattern P11 that can be selected in the non-change state. For this reason, in the variable state, a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined as compared with the non-variable state.

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles can be executed during one fluctuation game. This variation cycle is a cycle in which the variation display of the decoration drawing is started once. In the present embodiment, the start of the variation display of the decoration drawing is triggered until the decoration drawing is temporarily stopped. It is assumed that the fluctuation cycle of times. Further, the big hit expectation can be indicated by the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game, and in particular, when the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game increases, the big hit expectation degree Is stipulated to increase. For this reason, in a single variation game, the next variation cycle is continuously executed, so that the big hit expectation is increased.

  Specifically, variation patterns P11 to P14 and P51 to P53 are defined as variation patterns in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game. In addition, as a variation pattern in which two variation cycles are executed in one variation game, variation patterns P21 and P22 are in a variation pattern in which three variation cycles are performed in one variation game. As the patterns P31 and P32, a variation pattern P41 is defined as a variation pattern in which four variation cycles are executed in one variation game. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in one variation game corresponds to the specific variation content.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode can be shifted after the end of the big hit game or the start of the variable game. The effect mode indicates a probability variation expectation level (possibility that a certain probability variation state has been imparted) suggesting that a certain probability variation state has been imparted. This probability variation expectation indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of the probability variation state to the overall appearance rate obtained by adding the appearance rate in the probability variation state and the appearance rate in the non-probability variation state. The effect mode corresponds to the type of the background image of the effect display device 11 in the variable game, can be specified by the player from the background image, and indicates the expectation degree of the privilege for the player by indicating the certainty expectation degree. It will be. The effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games.

Here, the rendering mode will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability of expected change. The plurality of effect modes are roughly classified into three types: a normal effect mode, a probability variation / secret effect mode, and a variable time effect mode. Further, the normal effect mode includes two effect modes MA and MB, the probability variation / secret effect mode includes one effect mode MC, and the variable effect effect mode includes one effect mode MD. .

  The production modes MA to MC are production modes when the variable state is not given, and the production mode MD is a production mode when the short state is given. In addition, the production modes MA to MD are production modes in which the stay is possible depending on whether or not the probability variation state is imparted and the probability variation state may be imparted. Note that, in the present embodiment, with respect to the production mode MD, there are cases where it is determined that the certain variation state is given and cases where it is not determined. Specifically, when the big win is won in the non-variable short state, and the transition is made to the effect mode MD after the big hit game is finished, it is determined that the certain change state is given. In addition, when a big win is won in a variable state, even if 51 variable games are executed after the end of the big game, even if the variable state is continuously given, a certain change state is given. It is fixed. On the other hand, when winning the big hit in the variable state, when the 51st variation game is executed after the end of the big hit game, if the provision of the variable state is completed, the probable state is not granted It is fixed. For this reason, the production mode MD is a production mode in which it is possible to stay when a certain condition is established and a certain change state is given, and that the certain change state is given.

  In addition, in the production modes MA to MD, in principle, the same background image is displayed for each production mode regardless of whether or not the game is in the probability change state. Difficult to identify by As described above, whether or not the background image in the rendering modes MA to MD is in the probability variation state cannot be specified by executing the background image. Such background image display corresponds to a special effect. Moreover, in each production mode MA-MD, in principle, the background image is at least a different production mode and can be specified by the player.

  Moreover, these several production modes MA-MC have the function which shows the probability change expectation which suggests the possibility that the probability change state is provided. In the non-variable state where the variable state is not given, the probability change expectation is set to be higher in the order of the production modes MA, MB (low) and the production mode MC (high). In addition, in the case where the variable state is given, the production mode MD is not determined that the certain variation state is given, but the probability variation expectation is higher than any of the production modes MA to MC. (Indicated by “−” in the figure). As described above, the production mode includes a plurality of types of production modes MA to MD having different probability of expected change. In this embodiment, the probable change expectation is the same in the effect mode MA and the effect mode MB, but the display mode of the background image is different, and in the effect mode MA, the effect mode in which the warrior (male) is the main character. In the production mode MB, the princess (woman) is the production mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the transition transition of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described. Moreover, in FIG. 7, in order to classify | categorize several production modes, it has shown using the broken line.
As shown in FIG. 7, when the variable state is given, the user stays in the production mode MD. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the user stays in any one of the production modes MA to MC. Then, when various big hits are won, after the game ends, the production mode may be shifted along with the start of the first variable game.

  Specifically, when the player wins the big win while staying in the production mode MD in the variable speed state, the game changes to the production mode MD regardless of which big win is won. Further, when the player stays in any one of the production modes MA to MC in the non-changeable state, when the 12R probability variation big hit (symbol ZA) is won, the production mode MD is entered. On the other hand, when staying in any of the production modes MA to MC in the non-variable short state, if 5R probability variable big hit (symbol ZB) or 5R non-probable big hit (symbol ZC) is won, A transition is made to the production mode MC.

  In the effect mode MD, after the end of the big hit game, when the variable state ends by the end of 50 or 100 variable games, the transition to the effect mode MA occurs at the start of the variable game. It is like that.

  Further, in the production mode MC, when the change game is started (indicated as “normal” in the drawing), the production mode MC can be switched to either the production mode MA or MB. Further, in the production mode MA, it is possible to shift to the production mode MB when triggered by the start of the variable game, and even in the production mode MB, it is possible to transition to the production mode MA when triggered by the start of the variable game. .

  Here, the big hit effect mode control process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. This big hit time effect mode control process is a process for controlling the effect mode after the end of the big hit game at the start of the big hit game. The effect control CPU 31a executes the big hit effect mode control process in response to the input of the first round command from the main control CPU 30a. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as effect mode control means.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot based on the special figure designation command in the winning variation game. Then, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the number of times of operation, and determines whether or not the game state at the time of winning is a variable state depending on whether or not the value of the number of times of operation is “0”. Based on the determination result, the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode to be shifted to after the end of the big hit game in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays. By controlling in this way, the effect control CPU 31a designates the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the big hit game.

  Next, the effect mode control process at the start of the variable game executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. The change mode start effect mode control process is a process for performing a change control of the effect mode at the start of the change game. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a change mode start effect mode control process in response to an input of a change pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value. Then, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the number of actuations, and determines whether or not it is in a variable state depending on whether or not the value of the number of actuations is “0”.

  The effect control CPU 31a is in the non-changeable state, but if the value of the effect mode flag is specified as a value indicating the effect mode MD, the effect control mode flag is set to a value indicating the effect mode MA. In other words, if you win a promising big jackpot in a variable state, after the jackpot game is over, start of the 101st variable game, and if you win a non-probable big jackpot in the short state, the jackpot game ends Thereafter, with the start of the 51st variation game, the provision of the variable state is completed, and control for shifting from the production mode MD to the production mode MA is performed.

  On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 31a is in the non-changeable state and the value of the effect mode flag is specified to be one of the effect modes MA to MC, a predetermined transition lottery is performed, When winning the transition lottery, the effect mode to be transferred among the effect modes MA to MC is determined, and a value indicating the effect mode to be transferred to the effect mode flag is set. In the present embodiment, after the transition to the production mode, control is performed so as not to win the transition lottery in a predetermined number of variable games.

  Finally, when the process of setting data in the effect mode flag is finished, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode specified by the value, etc. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display various images.

  As described above, when any of the effect modes MA to MC is designated by the effect mode designation command, the effect control CPU 31a is assigned the probability change state regardless of whether or not the probability change state is assigned. An image that is difficult to specify is displayed on the effect display device 11. As a result, the effect control CPU 31a executes an effect that makes it difficult to specify whether or not a certain variation state is given.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the execution of the variable game by the start winning of the game ball is put on hold, the big hit expectation degree of the variable game from various random numbers stored corresponding to the start hold ball by the start winning In addition, a pre-determination is performed, and various pre-reading effects indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot can be executed based on the result of the pre-determination. In addition, this pre-reading effect is an effect different from the background image that can specify the effect mode.

  In addition, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed based on the result of the pre-determination, the variable game that is the target of the pre-determination and shows the big hit expectation degree by the pre-reading effect is referred to as “specific variable game (specific symbol variable game) ) ". In addition, after the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined, the variation game in which the pre-reading effect is executed among the variation games that are executed before the execution of the specific variation game is referred to as “non-specific variation game (non-specific variation game”). ) " In other words, this non-specific variation game is a variation game in which the pre-reading effect is executed except for the specific variation game among the variation games that are already suspended when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined. .

  Various pre-reading effects in the present embodiment include a scroll effect (first effect) that indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit in a specific variation game according to the display content of the displayed scroll image, and a falling image that is displayed superimposed on the background image. Depending on the display content (for example, leaves), a fall effect (second effect) indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot in the specific variation game is included. Further, the scroll effect and the falling effect are executed in an unchangeable state.

  Specifically, the scroll effect is an effect in which a scroll image of a predetermined display color is displayed, and then, after the scroll image is expanded, a comment is displayed following the display color. A first effect element and a second effect element called a comment displayed as a scroll image are included. As the first effect element, for example, a plurality of kinds of display colors indicating the expected degree of jackpot are included such that the display color of the scroll image is “green” and “red”. In addition, as the second effect element, for example, there are a plurality of types of comments indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot, such as “Tono! One more step!” And “I am invincible!”. In particular, the second production element in the present embodiment is a comment displayed while staying in production mode MA, MC, such as “Tono! Also included are multiple types of comments corresponding to the production mode, such as comments displayed during the stay in the production mode MB. In this way, the first effect element and the second effect element constitute the scroll effect as the pre-reading effect in the same way, and when the scroll effect is executed, the effect on both of the effect elements is always executed. Will be.

  In addition, for example, the contents of the effect that a fallen image in which “green” leaves fall and the contents of the effect that a fallen image in which “red” leaves fall are displayed. Multiple types of production contents are included. In addition, the falling effect is different from the scroll effect, and is composed of one kind of effect element called display color of the falling image.

  In the present embodiment, the pre-reading effects include a pre-reading effect (preliminary notice effect) executed in the non-specific variable game when the execution of the specific variable game is suspended and a non-executed effect in the specific variable game itself. A prefetch effect (specific notice effect) of the same effect type as that of the specific variation game is included. In particular, even when a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game, a prefetch effect of the same effect type as that of the non-specific variation game is executed in all the variation cycles.

  The scroll effect can be executed in the specific variation game and the one variation game just before the specific variation game. On the other hand, the drop-off effect can be executed in all the variation games (variation cycles) from the next variation game in which the game ball starts to win to the specific variation game. In the present embodiment, the effect type indicates a major category of effect such as a scroll effect or a falling effect. In addition, as the production element, the display category of the scroll production, the comment of the scroll production, the display color of the scroll production, the middle classification of the production constituting the production of each production type, such as the display color of the fall production, is shown. The subcategory of effects is shown as a specific display color and comment, and a specific display color of a fallen effect.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the falling effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 8A, the decorative image is displayed in a variable manner in the image display unit GH, and the reserved image HG1, indicating that the number of stored memories is “2”. HG2 is displayed. In this case, a background image HGA corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed as the background image.

  And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 14 or the 2nd starting winning opening 15, as shown in Drawing 8 (b), hold picture HG1 which shows that the number of reservation memory is "3" ~ HG3 is displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH. .

  Then, as shown in FIG.8 (c), a decoration drawing may be displayed on a fixed stop as a dissociation symbol. In this case, as in the case of the fixed stop display of the decorative drawing on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is displayed as a stop symbol on the special symbol display device 12, and one variation game is completed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the variation display of the decoration drawing is started in the image display unit GH, one variation game is started, and the number of reserved memories is “2”. On-hold images HG1 and HG2 are displayed. And the falling thing effect is performed by displaying the falling thing image FG. This falling effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit of a specific variation game corresponding to a game ball having won a start at the timing shown in FIG. At this stage, the execution of the specific variation game is suspended with the reserved memory number “2”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8D, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), there is a case where the decorative drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state as a dissipated symbol. In this case, as in the case of the fixed stop display of the decorative drawing on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is displayed as a stop symbol on the special symbol display device 12, and one variation game is completed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), in the image display unit GH, when the variation display of the decoration drawing is started, one variation game is started and the number of reserved memories is “1”. The hold image HG1 is displayed. And the falling thing effect is performed by displaying the falling thing image FG. This drop off effect is also an effect indicating the degree of big hit expectation of the specific variation game. At this stage, the execution of the specific variation game is suspended with the reserved memory number “1”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8F, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the decoration drawing may be displayed in a fixed stop state as a dissipated symbol. In this case, as in the case of the fixed stop display of the decorative drawing on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is displayed as a stop symbol on the special symbol display device 12, and one variation game is completed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), in the image display unit GH, when the variation display of the decoration drawing is started, one variation game is started, and the number of reserved memories is “0”. So that the hold image is not displayed. And the falling thing effect is performed by displaying the falling thing image FG. Note that this variable game is a specific variable game, and this falling effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot in the specific variable game being executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9A, there is a case where the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol indicating that the execution of the next variation cycle is continued without completing one variation game. This continuation symbol is defined as a predetermined symbol among the symbols that do not reach the reach state, and is not determined as a symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the variation game, but in a variation cycle other than the last in one variation game. It is determined only for symbols that are temporarily stopped. In this case, unlike the temporary stop display of the decoration diagram in the image display unit GH, the special symbol display device 12 does not stop and display the special figure, the variable display is continued, and one change game is finished. Although not, the first fluctuation cycle ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the image display unit GH, when the variable display of the decoration drawing once stopped is started, the second variable cycle is started, and the reserved storage number is “0”. ”Is not displayed so as to indicate“ And the falling thing effect is performed by displaying the falling thing image FG. This falling effect is also an effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit in the specific variation game being executed. Further, in this case, while the decorative drawing is variably displayed on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12.

  Then, as shown in FIG.9 (c), a decoration drawing may be stopped and displayed once as a continuation symbol. In this case as well, the special symbol display device 12 does not display the special symbol in a fixed stop, and the variable display is continued, and the first variable game is not ended, but the second variable cycle is ended.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, in the image display unit GH, when the variable display of the decoration drawing once stopped is started, the third variable cycle is started, and the reserved storage number is “0”. ”Is not displayed so as to indicate“ And the falling thing effect is performed by displaying the falling thing image FG. This falling effect is also an effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit in the specific variation game being executed. Further, in this case, while the decorative drawing is variably displayed on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9E, the decorative drawing may be temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol. In this case as well, the special symbol is not displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state, and the variable display is continued and the first variable game is not ended, but the third variable cycle is ended.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), when the variable display of the decoration drawing once stopped is started in the image display unit GH, the fourth variable cycle is started, and the reserved storage number is “0”. ”Is not displayed so as to indicate“ And the falling thing effect is performed by displaying the falling thing image FG. This falling effect is also an effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit in the specific variation game being executed. Further, in this case, while the decorative drawing is variably displayed on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), the decorative drawing forms a reach state, and as shown in FIG. 9 (h), the decorative drawing may be displayed in a fixed stop state as a big hit symbol. In this case, the special symbol is confirmed and stopped as a big hit symbol on the special symbol display device 12 in the same manner as the ornamental symbol fixed stop display on the image display unit GH, and one variation game is completed.

  As described above, the falling effect is executed in a plurality of fluctuation cycles in the specific fluctuation game and in two fluctuation games (non-specific fluctuation game) executed continuously immediately before the specific fluctuation game. It becomes.

  Next, the scroll effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 10A, the decorative image is variably displayed in the image display unit GH, and the reserved image HG1 indicating that the reserved memory number is “1”. It is displayed. In this case, a background image HGA corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed as the background image.

  Then, when a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15, as shown in FIG. 10B, the hold image HG1 indicating that the hold storage number is “2”. , HG2 are displayed. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH. .

  Then, as shown in FIG.10 (c), a decoration drawing may be displayed on a fixed stop as a dissociation symbol. In this case, as in the case of the fixed stop display of the decorative drawing on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is displayed as a stop symbol on the special symbol display device 12, and one variation game is completed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the variation display of the decoration drawing is started in the image display unit GH, one variation game is started, and the number of reserved memories is “1”. The hold image HG1 is displayed. When the button image BG is displayed and the effect button 70 is operated within the operation valid period, the scroll effect is executed by displaying the scroll image MG as shown in FIG. This scroll effect is an effect that indicates the big hit expectation degree of the specific variation game corresponding to the game ball starting and winning at the timing shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the scroll effect is an effect in which a scroll image MG of a predetermined display color is displayed and a comment is displayed by expanding the scroll image MG, and is displayed on the display color of the scroll image MG and the scroll image MG. It is an effect that shows the big hit expectation degree of the specific variation game by both of the comment. At this stage, the execution of the specific variation game is suspended with the reserved memory number “1”. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH. .

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), there is a case where the decorative drawing is displayed as a stop symbol as a dissipated symbol. In this case, as in the case of the fixed stop display of the decorative drawing on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is displayed as a stop symbol on the special symbol display device 12, and one variation game is completed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10G, in the image display unit GH, when the variation display of the decoration drawing is started, one variation game is started, and the number of reserved memories is “0”. So that the hold image is not displayed. When the button image BG is displayed and the effect button 70 is operated within the operation valid period, the scroll effect is executed by displaying the scroll image MG as shown in FIG. Note that this variable game is a specific variable game, and this scroll effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot in the specific variable game being executed. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 10 (g) and 10 (h), the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH. .

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11A, the decorative drawing may be temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol. In this case, unlike the temporary stop display of the decoration diagram in the image display unit GH, the special symbol display device 12 does not stop and display the special figure, the variable display is continued, and one change game is finished. Although not, the first fluctuation cycle ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the image display unit GH, when the variable display of the decoration drawing once stopped is started, the second variable cycle is started, and the number of reserved memories is “0”. ”Is not displayed so as to indicate“ When the button image BG is displayed and the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period, the scroll effect is executed by displaying the scroll image MG as shown in FIG. This scroll effect is also an effect that indicates the degree of expectation of jackpot in the specific variation game being executed. Further, in this case, while the decorative drawing is variably displayed on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12.

  Then, as shown in FIG.11 (d), a decoration drawing may be stopped and displayed once as a continuation symbol. In this case as well, the special symbol display device 12 does not display the special symbol in a fixed stop, and the variable display is continued, and the first variable game is not ended, but the second variable cycle is ended.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11E, in the image display unit GH, when the variable display of the decoration drawing once stopped is started, the third variable cycle is started, and the reserved storage number is “0”. ”Is not displayed so as to indicate“ When the button image BG is displayed and the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period, the scroll effect is executed by displaying the scroll image MG as shown in FIG. This scroll effect is also an effect that indicates the degree of expectation of jackpot in the specific variation game being executed. Further, in this case, while the decorative drawing is variably displayed on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), the decorative drawing forms a reach state, and as shown in FIG. 11 (h), the decorative drawing may be displayed in a fixed stop state as a big hit symbol. In this case, the special symbol is confirmed and stopped as a big hit symbol on the special symbol display device 12 in the same manner as the ornamental symbol fixed stop display on the image display unit GH, and one variation game is completed.

  As described above, the scroll effect is executed in a plurality of fluctuation cycles in the specific fluctuation game and one fluctuation game (non-specific fluctuation game) executed immediately before the specific fluctuation game.

  Next, the scroll effect accompanying the transition of the effect mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), as shown in FIG. When the decorative display variation display is started, one variation game is started, and the hold image HG1 indicating that the hold memory number is “1” is displayed. Then, when the button image BG is displayed and the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period, the scroll effect is executed by displaying the scroll image MG as shown in FIG. At this stage, the execution of the specific variation game is suspended with the reserved memory number “1”. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH. .

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), the decorative drawing may be displayed in a fixed stop state as an out-of-order symbol. In this case, as in the case of the fixed stop display of the decorative drawing on the image display unit GH, the special symbol is displayed as a stop symbol on the special symbol display device 12, and one variation game is completed.

  In this case, a background image HGA corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed as the background image. In this production mode MA, since the military commander (male) is the production mode, the male tone comment is displayed in the scroll production as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), when the variation display of the decoration drawing is started, one variation game is started, and the hold image is displayed so as to indicate that the hold memory number is “0”. Not. Then, when the button image BG is displayed and the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period, the scroll effect is executed by displaying the scroll image MG as shown in FIG. Note that this variable game is a specific variable game, and this scroll effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot in the specific variable game being executed. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 12 (e) and 12 (f), the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 12 while the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display unit GH. .

  Then, triggered by the start of the floating game, the effect mode MA is changed to the effect mode MB, and the background image HGB corresponding to the effect mode MB is displayed as the background image. In this effect mode MB, since the princess (female) is an effect mode in which the hero is the main character, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), a female tone comment is displayed in the scroll effect.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the decorative drawing forms a reach state, and as shown in FIG. 12 (h), the decorative drawing may be displayed in a fixed stop state as a big hit symbol. In this case, the special symbol is confirmed and stopped as a big hit symbol on the special symbol display device 12 in the same manner as the ornamental symbol fixed stop display on the image display unit GH, and one variation game is completed.

  Thus, although the display color of the scroll effect is not changed corresponding to the effect mode, the comment of the scroll effect is changed corresponding to the effect mode. For this reason, when the effect mode transitions during execution of the scroll effect, the display color of the scroll effect is not changed so as to correspond to the transition effect mode, but the scroll effect is changed so as to correspond to the shifted effect mode. A comment is displayed. In the present embodiment, comments are displayed in the same manner in the production mode MA and the production mode MC, but comments different from the production modes MA and MC and the production mode MB are displayed.

  Here, the execution timing of the scroll effect and the falling effect will be described with reference to FIG. Here, in the specific variation game or the non-specific variation game, the case where the variation patterns P11, P12, and P21 are determined will be representatively described, and description of other variation patterns will be omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13A, the execution timing of the scroll effect and the falling effect when the variation pattern P11 is determined will be described. In the variation pattern P11, one variation game is executed between the timing indicated by the symbol T0 and the timing indicated by the symbol T3.

  When such a variation pattern P11 is determined, the execution of the falling effect is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 when the execution of the variation game is started to the timing indicated by the symbol T2. On the other hand, for the scroll effect, the operation effective period TL of the effect button 70 is defined between the timing indicated by the symbol T0 and the timing indicated by the symbol T1, and the operation of the effect button 70 is performed within the operation effective period TL. If there is a scroll effect, the scroll effect is executed from the operation timing to the timing indicated by T2. In the present embodiment, the scroll effect is not executed when the effect button 70 is not operated within the operation effective period TL.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, the execution timing of the scroll effect and the falling effect when the variation pattern P12 is determined will be described. The variation pattern P12 is a variation pattern obtained by shortening the variation pattern P11, and one variation game is executed between the timing indicated by the symbol T0 and the timing indicated by the symbol T4.

  Even when such a variation pattern P12 is determined, as in the variation pattern P11, the falling effect is performed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 when the execution of the variation game is started to the timing indicated by the symbol T2. Is executed. On the other hand, for the scroll effect, when the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period TL, the scroll effect is executed from the operation timing to the timing indicated by reference numeral T2.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 13C, the execution timing of the scroll effect and the falling effect when the variation pattern P21 is determined will be described. The fluctuation pattern P21 is a fluctuation pattern in which two fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, and the first fluctuation cycle is executed between the timing indicated by the symbol T0 and the timing indicated by the symbol T5. A second fluctuation cycle is executed between the timing indicated by T5 and the timing indicated by reference numeral T8.

  Even when such a variation pattern P21 is determined, similarly to the variation pattern P11, the timing indicated by the symbol T2 from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the execution of the variation game (first variation cycle) is started. Until that time, the execution of the falling effect is executed. On the other hand, for the scroll effect, when the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period TL, the scroll effect is executed from the operation timing to the timing indicated by reference numeral T2.

  Also, in the second fluctuation cycle, as in the first fluctuation cycle, the falling effect is performed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T5 at which execution of the second fluctuation cycle is started to the timing indicated by reference numeral T7. Execution is executed. On the other hand, for the scroll effect, the operation effective period TL of the effect button 70 is defined between the timing indicated by reference numeral T5 and the timing indicated by reference numeral T6, and the operation of the effect button 70 is performed within the operation effective period TL. If there is, the scroll effect is executed from the operation timing to the timing indicated by T7. In this embodiment, even if the operation button 70 is not operated within the operation effective period TL in the first fluctuation cycle, the operation effective period TL is set in the second fluctuation cycle, and the second time. When the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period TL in the variation cycle, the scroll effect is executed.

Next, the control timing of the scroll effect and the falling effect will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 during the execution of the variable game, the scroll effect is performed and the fall effect is performed. An effect type is determined to be executed or not executed.

  When execution of the scroll effect is determined as the effect type, the display color of the scroll effect is further determined. The scroll effect is executed in the specific fluctuation game and one fluctuation game (non-specific fluctuation game) immediately before the specific fluctuation game. In particular, when a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed in the specific fluctuation game, It is executed in all those fluctuation cycles. For this reason, with the start winning of the game ball as a trigger, the number of variation cycles executed in the specific variation game is specified, and the display color of the scroll effect in the non-specific variation game and each variation cycle of the specific variation game is determined. The In the present embodiment, control is performed so that one variation cycle is executed in one variation game immediately before the specific variation game.

  On the other hand, when a game ball starts winning prize, a scroll effect comment is not determined. Then, triggered by the start of the non-specific variation game in which the scroll effect is executed, the comment of the scroll effect in the non-specific variation game is triggered by the start of the specific variation game in which the scroll effect is executed. Each scroll production comment in the cycle is determined.

  In addition, the comment corresponding to the effect mode in which the scroll effect is staying at the start of each variable game is determined. As a specific example, when it is specified that the player is staying in the production mode MA with the start of the non-specific variation game, the scroll production corresponding to the production mode MA is used as a scroll production comment in the non-specific variation game. A comment is determined. Further, when it is specified that the user is staying in the production mode MA with the start of the specific variation game, the scroll production comment corresponding to the production mode MA is determined for each variation cycle of the specific variation game. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), when it is specified that the player is staying in the production mode MA with the start of the non-specific variable game, similarly, for the non-specific variable game, A scroll effect comment corresponding to the effect mode MA is determined. Then, in response to the start of the specific variation game, when the transition is made from the production mode MA to the production mode MB and it is specified that the user stays in the production mode MB, the production is performed for each fluctuation cycle of the specific fluctuation game. A scroll effect comment corresponding to the mode MB is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (c), when the game ball is started, even when the game ball is staying in the production mode MA, the production from the production mode MA is triggered by the start of the non-specific variation game. When the mode MB is entered and it is specified that the player is staying in the production mode MB, the scroll production comment corresponding to the production mode MB is determined for the non-specific variation game. In addition, when it is specified that the user is staying in the production mode MB with the start of the specific variation game, a scroll production comment corresponding to the production mode MB is determined for each variation cycle of the specific variation game. Is done.

  As described above, for the scroll effect, the display color of the scroll effect is determined in response to the start winning of the game ball. On the other hand, in the effect mode during the stay, the start of the variable game in which the scroll effect is executed is triggered. The corresponding scroll effect comment will be determined.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), when execution of the falling effect is determined as the effect type triggered by the start winning of the game ball, the contents of the effect of the falling effect (display color of the falling effect) ) Is determined. The drop-off effect is executed in all the change games from the change game to the specific change game that is started immediately after the start winning of the game ball, and in particular, when a plurality of change cycles are executed in the specific change game, It is executed in all those fluctuation cycles. For this reason, triggered by the winning prize of the game ball, the number of fluctuation cycles to be executed in the specific fluctuation game is specified, and the contents of the stunning effect in the non-specific fluctuation game and each fluctuation cycle of the specific fluctuation game (display) Color) is determined, and the contents of the effect of the falling effect are not determined with the start of the fluctuating game thereafter.

  As described above, with regard to the falling effect, the contents of the falling effect are all determined after the start winning of the game ball, while the contents of the falling effect are triggered by the start of the subsequent variable game. There is no change.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 15, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described. This prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers (information specified by various random numbers). In addition, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is finished with the winning of the game ball to each start winning port 14, 15 in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit number, and the special symbol input process Is a process for determining (in advance) various random numbers acquired in accordance with winning at each of the start winning ports 14 and 15 before the execution of the variable game corresponding to the winning. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the prefetch command setting process functions as a prior determination unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the main control CPU 30a satisfies the restriction condition such as when the number of reserved memories is “4”, when it is a big hit game, or when a variable state is given. It is determined whether or not (step S101). If the determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers corresponding to the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 30c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a, when the start hold ball is stored, before starting the big hit determination based on the big hit determination random number stored in association with the start hold ball, the start hold ball It is determined whether or not the values of the various random numbers stored in association with are coincident with a predetermined determination value. The prefetch command is a command that can specify the reference result and the current reserved memory number in a variable game executed based on various random number references.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the main control RAM 30c in step S103 to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. . In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command is output, a hold designation command is output before that.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 16, a specific process executed in step S102 and a specific type of prefetch command set based on the reference result will be described. In the present embodiment, the random number for determining the variation pattern is composed of a primary distribution random number for determining the variation pattern classification and a secondary distribution random number for determining the variation pattern from the determined classification. In the column shown as “variation judgment value” in FIG. 16, a predetermined judgment value that can specify whether or not the value matches the value of the primary distribution random number is defined.

  First, the main control CPU 30a reads values from the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation flag stored in correspondence with the number of reserved memories, and determines the jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination corresponding to whether or not the probability variation state is given. It is determined whether or not the random numbers for use match.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot determination value matches the value of the jackpot determination random number, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number stored corresponding to the reserved storage number, and determines the jackpot based on the read value. Identify the type. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the variation pattern determination random numbers stored in correspondence with the number of reserved memories, and is executed in one variation game based on the read value and the identified jackpot type. Identify the number of variable cycles

  As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot determination value matches the value of the jackpot determination random number, as shown in FIG. 16A, the specified jackpot type (symbol) and the variation content (the variation content regarding the reach state). , The number of variable cycles) and the number of pending storages, the prefetch command is determined.

  As a specific example, when various random numbers corresponding to the start holding ball in the stored memory number “2” are referred to and it is determined that the jackpot determination value and the value of the jackpot determination random number match, the 12R probability variation jackpot (symbol ZA) When winning is selected, the prefetch command “EAH01H” is determined regardless of the random number for determining the variation pattern. In addition, when various random numbers corresponding to the start holding ball in the reserved storage number “3” are referred to and it is determined that the big hit determination value and the big hit determination random number match, the 5R probability variable big hit (symbol ZB) is won, When the primary distribution random number of the variation pattern determination random number is “111”, the prefetch command “EAH0EH” is determined.

  On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination random number value do not match, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number stored corresponding to the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value is a minimum reachable range (“0” to “14”) of the reach determination value or is outside the maximum range of the reach determination value (“40” to “240”). ) Or within the maximum range (“15” to “39”) outside the minimum reachable range of the reach determination value. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the reach determination random number is within the minimum reachable range (“0” to “14”) of the reach determination value, and the main control CPU 30a Then, the random number for determining the variation pattern stored corresponding to the number of reserved memories is read, and the number of variation cycles executed in one variation game is specified based on the read value.

  As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot determination value does not match the value of the random number for jackpot determination, as shown in FIG. 16B, the variation content (the variation content regarding the reach state, the number of variation cycles) and the pending storage are stored. The prefetch command is determined based on the number.

  As a specific example, when various random numbers corresponding to the start-pending ball in the reserved storage number “2” are referred to and the jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination random number value do not match, the reach determination random number is “ 11 ”and when the primary distribution random number of the random number for determining the variation pattern is“ 221 ”, the prefetch command“ EBH05H ”is determined. In addition, when various random numbers corresponding to the start-holding balls in the stored storage number “3” are referred to and it is determined that the jackpot determination value does not match the value of the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number is “19”. Sometimes, the prefetch command “EBH0EH” is determined regardless of the random number for determining the variation pattern. In addition, when various random numbers corresponding to the start-and-hold balls in the stored storage number “4” are referred to and it is determined that the jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination random number value do not match, the reach determination random number is “100”. Sometimes, the prefetch command “EBH13H” is determined regardless of the random number for determining the variation pattern.

  In this way, with the winning of the game ball at each start winning opening 14,15, various random numbers acquired with the winning as a trigger are referred to in advance before the start of the variable game based on the winning. The prefetch command that can identify the result is determined. Then, by such a pre-read command, whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not the type of big hit, and whether or not a reach state is formed has been decided whether or not it is decided in one fluctuation game The number of variable cycles to be executed and the current number of reserved memories can be specified.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the start winning prefetch effect determining process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. This start winning prefetch effect determining process is a process for controlling the prefetch effect triggered by the start winning of the game ball. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a pre-read command and a hold designation command are input (step S201). When this determination result is negative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input), the effect control CPU 31a ends the start winning prefetch effect determining process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input), the effect control CPU 31a specifies the number of hold memories from the prefetch command, and prefetches corresponding to the hold memory number. The command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a restriction condition is satisfied. When the determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a ends the start winning effect pre-decision effect determination process. If this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S203.

  As an example of the regulation condition in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the prefetch flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and is executing the prefetch effect (roll effect or falling effect). If it is determined, it is determined that the restriction condition is satisfied to restrict the repeated execution of the prefetch effect. This prefetch flag is information indicating whether or not a prefetch effect is being executed.

  When the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the number of reserved memories specified by the input prefetch command is “1”, the restriction condition is established to realize continuous execution of the prefetch effect. Is determined.

  In addition, when the prefetch command is input, the production control CPU 31a determines that a prefetch command that is not determined to be a variation pattern for deviation variation is stored in all of the variation games that are being executed and put on hold. In this case, it is determined that the restriction condition is satisfied to restrict the execution of the reach effect in the non-specific variation game.

Further, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the number of operations assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and determines that the restriction condition is satisfied if the value is in the variable state.
In addition, the effect control CPU 31a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed after changing from the variable state to the non-variable state, or from the certain variable state to the non-probable state, and changes within a predetermined number (for example, four). If it is determined that it is a game, it is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game, and if it is determined that the game is a variable game within a predetermined number of times (for example, four times), the regulation condition is satisfied. It is determined that In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is in a certain change state at the time when the prefetch command is input, based on the number of reserved memories specified by the input prefetch command and the number of times of probability change, but the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command. When the execution of is started, the control condition is determined to be satisfied. As a specific example, the production control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when the probability variation number is “2” and the reserved memory number specified by the prefetch command is “4”. Will be. Thus, when there is a possibility of changing the gaming state, the execution of the pre-reading effect is restricted.

  In step S203, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect type determination table shown in FIG. 18 and executes a prefetch effect lottery process for determining whether to execute the prefetch effect and the effect type of the prefetch effect to be executed. . In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a executes the prefetch effect lottery process based on the input prefetch command and the effect mode during stay corresponding to the effect mode flag. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a executes the variation game executed after the probability variation state is given to the variation game corresponding to the prefetch command, based on the number of reserved memories specified by the input prefetch command and the probability variation number. However, it is determined whether or not it is within a specified number of times (for example, 95 times) less than the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state can be continued. Then, the effect control CPU 31a executes the prefetch effect lottery process even based on the determination result.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch effect lottery is won (step S204). When this determination result is negative (not won in the pre-reading effect lottery), the effect control CPU 31a ends the start winning pre-reading effect determination process without executing steps S205 to S213. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (winning in the pre-reading effect lottery), the effect control CPU 31a sets effect type information indicating the effect type to be executed in the effect control RAM 31c (step S205). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the prefetch flag to be valid when the prefetch effect is being executed, and proceeds to step S206. The effect control CPU 31a sets the prefetch flag to be invalid when execution of the prefetch effect is completed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18, an effect type determination table for determining whether or not to execute a prefetch effect and the effect types of prefetch effects such as a scroll effect and a falling effect will be described. In the effect type determination table, the effect mode, the prefetch command, the gaming state and the number of executions of the variable game, the effect type of the prefetch effect, and the determination probability of the effect type of the prefetch effect are associated with each other.

  In the present embodiment, since the pre-reading effect is executed in the non-changeable state, the effect mode is classified into effect modes MA to MC. The look-ahead commands are classified into a look-ahead command indicating 12R probability variation big hit (symbol ZA), a look-ahead command indicating 5R probability change big hit (symbol ZB) or 5R non-probable change big hit (symbol ZC), and other look-ahead commands indicating misalignment. . The number of executions of the game state and the variable game is the current game state is a probabilistic state, and the number of executions after the end of the jackpot game in which the probable state is given for the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command is “1” to “ 95 ”and other cases. The type of effect of the prefetch effect is classified into a scroll effect and a fall effect, and for the sake of convenience, non-execution of the prefetch effect is also included.

  Specifically, while staying in the production mode MA, a prefetch command indicating a 12R probability variation jackpot (symbol ZA) is input in the probability variation state, and the variation game corresponding to the prefetch command ends the jackpot game to which the probability variation state is given. When it is the 70th variation game afterward, execution of the scroll effect is determined as a prefetch effect with a probability of 100/251. Further, the execution of the falling effect is determined as the pre-reading effect with a probability of 100/251, and the non-execution of the pre-reading effect is determined with a probability of 51/251. Further, when a prefetch command indicating a 5R non-probability big hit (symbol ZC) is input in the non-probability change state while staying in the production mode MB, 60 / With the probability of 251, execution of the scroll effect is determined as the prefetch effect. Further, the non-execution of the prefetch effect is determined with a probability of 191/251, and the execution of the falling effect is not determined as the prefetch effect. In addition, when a prefetch command indicating an outage is input while staying in the production mode MC, the prefetch production is performed with a probability of 40/251 regardless of the game state and the number of executions of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command. As a result, the execution of the scroll effect is determined. Further, the execution of the falling effect is determined as the pre-reading effect with a probability of 60/251, and the non-execution of the pre-reading effect is determined with a probability of 151/251.

By referring to such an effect type determination table, it is determined whether or not the prefetch effect is executed, and the effect type of the prefetch effect is determined.
Specifically, in the case of winning the big hit, the execution of the prefetch effect is determined with a higher probability than in the case where the big win is not won (becomes lost). In particular, when winning 12R probability variation big hit (symbol ZA), execution of the pre-reading effect is determined with higher probability than when winning 5R probability variation big hit (symbol ZB) or 5R non-probable big hit (symbol ZC). .

  Further, whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed is determined with a different determination probability for each staying effect mode, and the effect type of the pre-reading effect is determined. In particular, in the effect mode MC, with a higher probability than the effect mode MA. Execution of the prefetch effect is determined, and in the effect mode MA, execution of the prefetch effect is determined with a higher probability than in the effect mode MB. Further, in the production mode MB, execution of the scroll production is determined with a higher probability than in the production mode MA, and in the production mode MA, execution of the falling effect is determined with a higher probability than in the production mode MB. In mode MB, the execution of the falling effect is not determined.

  In addition, in the case of winning a big hit, if the target is a variation game within the specified number of times after the probability variation state is granted, it is a non-probability variation state or a variation exceeding the prescribed number of times after the probability variation state is granted. Execution of the pre-reading effect is determined with a higher probability than in the case of targeting the game. In particular, when the number of executions of the variable game after the probability variation state is given is small, the number of executions of the variable game after the probability variation state is given is higher than when the probability variation state is given or when the probability variation state is not given. The prefetch effect is executed with probability. Therefore, in addition to the jackpot expectation in the specific variation game, the look-ahead effect according to whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state, and whether the number of variation games until the provision of the probability variation state is large or small Can be executed.

  In other words, the CPU 31a for effect control that refers to such an effect type determination table determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the prefetch command, triggered by the input of the prefetch command, before determining the big hit determination. Will be. In particular, when it is determined that the prefetching effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a selects the prefetching effect type with a different probability depending on the type of effect mode, the gaming state, and the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game. decide. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the prefetch effect in the non-specific variation game and the prefetch effect in the specific variation game as the same effect type. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a receives a prefetch effect executed in a non-specific variation game and a specific variation game when a prefetch command for determining a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game is input. The pre-reading effects executed in a plurality of fluctuation cycles are determined as the same effect type.

  Returning to the description of the start winning prefetch effect determination process shown in FIG. 17, it is determined in step S206 whether or not execution of the scroll effect has been determined. When the determination result is affirmative (decision to execute the scroll effect), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the execution of the scroll effect has not been determined), the effect control CPU 31a specifies that the execution of the falling effect has been determined, and proceeds to step S210.

  In step S207, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the variation game display color determination table shown in FIG. 19A, and based on the input prefetch command, each variation game (non-specific variation game and specific variation game). The display color of the scroll effect is determined, and the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game based on the input prefetch command. When this determination result is negative (a plurality of variation cycles are not executed in the specific variation game), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S213 without executing step S209. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the change cycle display color determination table shown in FIG. 19B, and displays the scroll effect display color in each change cycle of the specific change game based on the input prefetch command. And the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S210, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the variable game effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20A, and based on the input prefetch command, each variable game (non-specific variable game and specific variable game). The content (display color) of the falling effect at is determined, and the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game, based on the input prefetch command, as in step S208. When this determination result is negative (a plurality of fluctuation cycles are not executed in the specific fluctuation game), the presentation control CPU 31a proceeds to step S213 without executing step S212. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the variable cycle effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20B, and based on the input prefetch command, the effect of the falling effect in each variable cycle of the specific variable game. The content is determined, and the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, the CPU 31a for effect control uses information indicating the determination results determined in steps S207, S209, S210, and S212 (effect pattern indicating the effect color of the scroll effect and the effect content of the falling effect) for each variable game. Or in the effect control RAM 31c so as to correspond to each fluctuation cycle. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control also sets information that can specify whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game so as to correspond to each variation game or each variation cycle. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the pre-reading effect determination process at the start winning prize.

  Here, a display color determination table for determining the display color of the scroll effect will be described with reference to FIG. This display color determination table includes a variable game display color determination table shown in FIG. 19A and a variable cycle display color determination table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the variable game display color determination table is a table for determining a scroll effect display color for each variable game (a specific variable game and a non-specific variable game). The variable game display color determination table defines a plurality of types of effect patterns that specify the display color of the scroll effect for each of the first to fourth variable games that are executed after the prefetch command is input.

  Specifically, in the variable game display color determination table, when “2” is designated as the reserved storage number by the prefetch command, the effect patterns EP021, EP022 are defined. Further, in the variable game display color determination table, when “3” is designated as the reserved memory number by the prefetch command, the effect patterns EP031 and EP032 are designated, and when “4” is designated as the reserved memory number, Patterns EP041 and EP042 are respectively defined. In each effect pattern EP021, EP022, EP031, EP032, EP041, and EP042, the display color of the scroll effect is defined for each variable game that is executed after the prefetch command is input. In the effect patterns EP031 and EP032, non-execution of the scroll effect is specified in the first variation game, and in the effect patterns EP041 and EP042, the first and second variation games are specified. For this reason, the display color of the scroll effect in the specific variation game and the one variation game executed continuously immediately before is determined.

  In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the jackpot is won, “red” is determined as a scroll effect display color with a higher probability than when it is specified that the jackpot is not won. . In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the 12R probability variation jackpot has been won, the scrolling effect is displayed with a higher probability than when the 5R probability variation jackpot or 5R non-probability jackpot is identified. “Red” is determined as the color.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the variation cycle display color determination table is for each variation cycle excluding the first variation cycle when a plurality of variation cycles are executed in one variation game. And a table for determining the display color of the scroll effect. The variation cycle display color determination table defines a plurality of types of effect patterns that specify the display color of the scroll effect for each of the first to fourth variation cycles that are started in the specific variation game. In this embodiment, the display color of the scroll effect in the first variation cycle in the specific variation game is the display color of the scroll effect in the specific variation game by referring to the variation game display color determination table. For this reason, when the display color of the scroll effect in the specific change game is “green” as a result of referring to the variable game display color determination table shown in FIG. 19A, the scroll effect in the first change cycle is displayed. An effect pattern in which the display color is “green” is determined. On the other hand, when the scroll effect display color in the specific variation game is “red”, an effect pattern in which the scroll effect display color in the first variation cycle is “red” is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when it is specified in the variation cycle display color determination table that two variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game by the prefetch command, the effect patterns EP211 to EP211- P213 is defined. Further, when it is specified by the pre-read command that three variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game, the effect patterns EP311 to P314 are specified when four variation cycles are executed, the effect pattern EP411 to P413 are defined respectively. In each of the effect patterns EP 211 to EP 213, EP 311 to EP 314, and EP 411 to EP 414, the display color of the scroll effect is defined for each change cycle.

  In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the jackpot is won, “red” is determined as a scroll effect display color with a higher probability than when it is specified that the jackpot is not won. . Furthermore, when it is specified that the jackpot is won, “red” is displayed as the scroll effect display color in a small number of fluctuation cycles with a higher probability than when it is specified that the jackpot is not won. It is determined. In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the 12R probability variation jackpot has been won, the scrolling effect is displayed with a higher probability than when the 5R probability variation jackpot or 5R non-probability jackpot is identified. “Red” is determined as the color. In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the 12R probability variation jackpot is won, the number of fluctuations is smaller with a higher probability than when the 5R probability variation jackpot or 5R non-probability jackpot is identified. In the cycle, “red” is determined as the display color of the scroll effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, an effect content determination table for determining the effect content of the falling effect will be described. This effect content determination table includes a variable game effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20A and a variable cycle effect content determination table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the variable game effect content determination table is a table for determining the effect content (display color) of the falling effect for each variable game (specific variation game and non-specific variation game). . In the variable game effect content determination table, a plurality of types of effect patterns for specifying the effect content of the falling effect are specified for each of the first to fourth variable games that are executed after the prefetch command is input.

  Specifically, in the variable game effect content determination table, effect patterns EP521 to EP523 are defined when “2” is designated as the reserved storage number by the prefetch command. Further, in the variable game effect content determination table, when “3” is designated as the reserved memory number by the prefetch command, the effect patterns EP 531 to EP 534 are designated, and when “4” is designated as the reserved memory number, the effect is provided. Patterns EP541 to EP546 are respectively defined. In each of the effect patterns EP521 to EP523, EP531 to EP534, EP541 to EP546, the contents of the effect of the falling effect are defined for each variable game that is started after the input of the pre-read command. The effect contents of the falling effect in a plurality of variable games from the variable game starting to the specific variable game are determined.

  In addition, when the pre-read command identifies that the jackpot is won, “red” is determined as the content of the falling effect with a higher probability than when it is identified that the jackpot is not won. The Furthermore, if it is specified that the jackpot has been won, “red” will be used as the content of the staging effect in a small number of variable games with a higher probability than if it has been specified that the jackpot has not been won. Is determined. In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the 12R probability variation jackpot is won, it is more likely than the case that the 5R probability variation jackpot or 5R non-probability jackpot is identified. “Red” is determined as the production content. In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the 12R probability variation jackpot is won, the number of fluctuations is smaller with a higher probability than when the 5R probability variation jackpot or 5R non-probability jackpot is identified. In the game, “red” is determined as the content of the falling effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), the variation cycle effect content determination table is for each variation cycle excluding the first variation cycle when a plurality of variation cycles are executed in one variation game. In addition, it is a table for determining the contents of the effect of the falling effect. The variation cycle effect content determination table defines a plurality of types of effect patterns that specify the effect content of the falling effect for each of the first to fourth variation cycles that are started in the specific variation game. In the present embodiment, the content of the effect of the falling effect in the first variation cycle in the specific variation game is the content of the effect of the falling effect in the specific variation game by referring to the variation game effect content determination table. For this reason, as a result of referring to the variable game effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20A, when the effect content of the get off effect in the specific variable game is “green”, the fall thing in the first variable cycle An effect pattern in which the effect content of the effect is “green” is determined. On the other hand, when the content of the effect of the falling effect in the specific variation game is “red”, the effect pattern in which the content of the effect of the falling effect in the first variation cycle is “red” is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when it is specified in the variable cycle effect content determination table that two variable cycles are executed in the specific variable game by the prefetch command, the effect pattern EP711- P713 is defined. Further, when it is specified by the pre-read command that three fluctuation cycles are executed in the specific fluctuation game, the effect patterns EP 811 to P 814 are specified that four fluctuation cycles are executed, the effect pattern EP911 to P913 are respectively defined. In each of the effect patterns EP711 to EP713, EP811 to EP814, EP911 to EP914, the contents of the effect of the falling effect are defined for each change cycle.

  In addition, when the pre-read command identifies that the jackpot is won, “red” is determined as the content of the falling effect with a higher probability than when it is identified that the jackpot is not won. The In addition, when it is specified that the jackpot is won, “red” is displayed as the effect of the falling effect in a small number of fluctuation cycles with a higher probability than when it is specified that the jackpot is not won. Is determined. In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the 12R probability variation jackpot is won, it is more likely than the case that the 5R probability variation jackpot or 5R non-probability jackpot is identified. “Red” is determined as the production content. In addition, when the pre-read command specifies that the 12R probability variation jackpot is won, the number of fluctuations is smaller with a higher probability than when the 5R probability variation jackpot or 5R non-probability jackpot is identified. In the cycle, “red” is determined as the content of the falling effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the display color determination table and the effect content determination table, “red” has a higher degree of expectation for jackpot than “green”. For this reason, when the scroll effect and the falling effect are continuously executed, it is defined that “green” is not determined after “red” is determined.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 31a referring to the table like this is triggered by the input of the prefetch command before the determination of the big hit determination, and the scroll as the prefetch effect based on the prefetch command and the effect type of the prefetch effect. The display color of the effect and the content of the effect of the falling effect will be determined. In particular, when a prefetch command for determining a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in a specific variation game is input, as a prefetch effect that is executed for each of the plurality of variation cycles in the specific variation game. The display color of the scroll effect and the content of the fall effect are determined. It should be noted that the effect type of the prefetch effect is determined with different probabilities depending on the type of effect mode, the game state, and the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a also determines the display color of the scroll effect and the contents of the effect of the falling effect at different probabilities depending on the type of effect mode, the game state, and the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game. It will be.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the change start prefetch effect determination process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. This variation start prefetch effect determination process is a process for controlling the prefetch effect triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. The production control CPU 31a is configured to be triggered by an input of a variation pattern designation command (start of a variation game).

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the scroll effect is executed depending on whether or not the effect pattern for executing the scroll effect is associated with the variation pattern for starting execution. Determination is made (step S221). When this determination result is negative (the scroll effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 31a ends the variation start prefetch effect determination process without executing steps S222 and S223. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the scroll effect is executed), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S222.

  In step S222, the CPU 31a for effect control refers to the comment determination table shown in FIG. 22, and determines a scroll effect comment in the variable game to be started based on the prefetch command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets information (effect pattern indicating a scroll effect comment) indicating the determined determination result in the effect control RAM 31c so as to correspond to the variable game to be started (step S223). Then, the pre-reading effect determination process at the start of variation is terminated. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a determines the scroll effect comment in each change cycle when the change game to be started is a specific change game and multiple change cycles are executed in the specific change game. The effect control RAM 31c is set so as to correspond to each fluctuation cycle. In addition, the control CPU 31a for effect control uses a look-ahead command corresponding to a specific variation game, whether it is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game, and a variation game in which execution is started based on the effect mode in which it stays. The comment for the scroll production will be decided.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 22, a comment determination table for determining a scroll effect comment to be executed for each variation game (specific variation game and non-specific variation game) or each variation cycle will be described. In the comment determination table, a plurality of types of effect patterns for designating scroll effect comments are defined for each effect mode, and the comment determination table is referred to for each variable game in which the scroll effect is executed.

  Specifically, in the comment determination table, effect patterns EP111 to EP118 are defined so as to correspond to the effect modes MA and MC, and effect patterns EP121 to EP128 are defined so as to correspond to the effect mode MB. In each effect pattern EP111 to EP118, EP211 to EP218, a comment determined for each variation game or variation cycle in which a scroll effect is executed is defined, and each effect pattern EP111 to EP118 has a male tone comment, Each production pattern EP211 to EP218 is provided with a female tone comment.

  Further, when the execution of the variation game in which the scroll effect is executed is started, the classification of the variation pattern of the specific variation game is specified by the prefetch command corresponding to the specific variation game, and the scroll is determined based on the variation pattern classification. A production comment is determined.

  Specifically, the production patterns EP114 and EP124 can be determined when a variation pattern that is a big hit in the specific variation game is identified based on a prefetch command corresponding to the specific variation game, and a variation pattern that is out of place. It is not determined if it is specified. Further, the production patterns EP111 to EP113, EP115 to EP118, EP211 to EP213, and EP215 to EP218 other than these are variation patterns that are out of place even if they are identified as variation patterns that are big hits in the specific variation game. Even if it is specified that it is, it can be determined. In addition, since the scroll effect comments are determined with different probabilities based on the pre-read command, the expectation of jackpot in the specific variation game is shown.

  The production patterns EP115, EP116, EP125, and EP126 can be determined in a non-final variation cycle when a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game, and the final variation cycle or non-specific variation in the specific variation game. It is not decided in the game. The production patterns EP117, EP118, EP127, and EP128 can be determined in the non-specific variation game, and are not determined in the specific variation game. The production patterns EP111 to EP113 and EP211 to EP213 can be determined in each variation cycle when a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the non-specific variation game, the specific variation game, and the specific variation game.

  When it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, the CPU 31a for effect control referring to such a comment determination table starts the execution of the non-specific variable game or the specific variable game, or the non-specific variable game or A scroll effect comment as a prefetch effect in the specific variation game is determined. It should be noted that the effect type of the prefetch effect is determined with different probabilities depending on the type of effect mode, the game state, and the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control also determines a scroll effect comment with a different probability depending on the type of effect mode, the game state, and the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game. The scroll effect comment is an effect element determined based on the same prefetch command as the scroll effect display color. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as effect determination means.

  Thereafter, in a process separate from the start winning prefetch effect determination process and the variation start prefetch effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a triggers the effect content of the prefetch effect from the effect control RAM 31c, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. An effect pattern indicating is specified. In particular, when multiple variation cycles are executed in one variation game, the effect control CPU 31a triggers the start of each change cycle, and the effect pattern indicating the effect contents of the pre-read effect from the effect control RAM 31c. Is identified. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the prefetch effect to be executed by displaying various images on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 with the effect contents corresponding to the specified effect pattern.

  Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 to display a get-off image with the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern when the specified effect pattern is the effect of falling. In order to execute a fallen effect.

  On the other hand, when the specified effect pattern is a scroll effect, the effect control CPU 31a displays a button image on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 and sets an operation effective period of a predetermined time. When the operation signal from the effect button 70 is input within the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a displays the scroll image with the effect contents (display color and comment) corresponding to the specified effect pattern. A scroll effect is executed by displaying the image on the image display unit GH.

  That is, when it is determined that the prefetch effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to execute the prefetch effect of the determined effect type in the non-specific variable game before the big hit determination for the specific variable game. . Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to execute a prefetch effect of the same effect type as that of the non-specific variation game in the specific variation game. In particular, when it is determined that a plurality of variation cycles are executed in the specific variation game based on the prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a performs a non-specific variation game for each of the plurality of variation cycles in the specific variation game. Control to execute the pre-reading effect of the same effect type is performed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in a specific variation game that is a target showing the degree of big hit expectation by the pre-reading effect is determined, the variation pattern can be executed in a plurality of variation cycles in the specific variation game. The effect type of the prefetch effect in the non-specific variation game is determined so as to be the same type as the prefetch effect. For this reason, the effect type of the prefetch effect in the specific variation game and the effect type of the prefetch effect in the non-specific variation game executed before the specific variation game are the same, and the effect of the prefetch effect can be enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (2) The effect type (effect content) of the pre-reading effect is determined with a different probability depending on the effect mode type in which the effect mode of the background image is different. For this reason, it is possible to vary the selection probability of the effect type (effect content) of the prefetch effect depending on the type of effect mode, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the prefetch effect by executing the prefetch effect according to the effect mode. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (3) Further, the selection probability of the effect type (effect content) of the pre-read effect can be varied depending on the effect mode type indicating the expected probability of change. For this reason, by executing the prefetching effect according to the production mode and the probability change expectation, the effect of the lookahead effect can be enhanced, and the expectation for the probability change state can be enhanced, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be achieved.

  (4) The effect type (effect content) of the prefetch effect is determined with different probabilities depending on the gaming state. For this reason, it is possible to vary the selection probability of the effect type (effect content) of the pre-reading effect depending on the gaming state, and to increase the effect of the pre-reading effect by executing the pre-reading effect according to the gaming state. Can be improved.

  (5) After the big hit game is over, the probability variation state is given with the upper limit number of fluctuating games as the upper limit. Then, when the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game is less than the upper limit number, the effect type (effect contents) of the prefetch effect is determined with different probabilities depending on the number of executions. For this reason, the selection probability of the effect type (effect content) of the prefetch effect can be varied depending on the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game related to the end of giving the probability variation state. Therefore, by performing the prefetching effect according to the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game, the effect of the prefetching effect can be enhanced and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (6) In particular, when the number of executions of the variation game executed after the probability variation state is given is small, when the number of executions of the variation game executed after the probability variation state is given is large, or the probability variation state is given The prefetch effect is executed with a higher probability than the case where it is not performed. Therefore, in addition to the jackpot expectation in the specific variation game, the look-ahead effect according to whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state, and whether the number of variation games until the provision of the probability variation state is large or small Can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the pre-reading effect, enhance the expectation for the probable change state, and improve the interest in the game.

  (7) A pre-reading effect of the same effect type is continuously executed every time the symbol variation starts in a non-specific variation game continuously executed before the specific variation game and a plurality of variation cycles in the specific variation game. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the pre-reading effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (8) When the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined when the start holding ball is stored, it is possible to determine the first effect element of the pre-reading effect content when the start holding ball is stored. It is. On the other hand, when the execution of the variable game for executing the prefetch effect is started, a second effect element different from the first effect element constituting the effect content of the prefetch effect can be determined. For this reason, it is possible to vary the decision timing depending on the production elements that make up the content of the pre-reading effect, and it is possible to execute the pre-reading effect suitable for the progress of the game up to the variable game that executes the pre-reading effect. The production effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the production mode may be selectable according to the operation of the production button 70. As a specific example, the effect mode may be switched according to the operation of the effect button 70 during the standby state in which the variable game or the big hit game is not executed, and the effect control is performed according to the operation signal from the effect button 70. The production CPU 31a may update the presentation mode flag and display a background image corresponding to the updated presentation mode flag. Further, for example, the effect mode may be switched according to the operation of the effect button 70 during the execution of the variable game, and the effect mode flag is updated by the effect control CPU 31a according to the operation signal from the effect button 70, A background image corresponding to the updated effect mode flag may be displayed. In this case, when the effect mode is changed during the execution of the variable game in accordance with the operation of the effect button 70, the effect control CPU 31a may control to change the scroll effect comment at the time of the change. Good.

  -In the above embodiment, all of the scroll effect display colors have been determined in response to the game ball start winning prize, but not limited to this, for example, the game ball start winning prize in the scroll effect display color A part of the display color may be determined and the remaining display color of the scroll effect may be determined in response to the start of the variable game. As a specific example, the display color of the scroll effect in each variation game (specific variation game and non-specific variation game) is determined in response to the start winning of the game ball, and a plurality of variation cycles in one variation game. Is executed, the display color of the scroll effect may be determined with the start of the variable game.

  -In the above embodiment, all of the scroll effect comments have been determined with the start of the floating game. However, not limited to this, for example, a part of the scroll effect comments with the start winning game ball as a trigger The remaining comment of the scroll effect may be determined in response to the start of the variable game.

  In the above embodiment, when a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed in the specific fluctuation game, the prefetch effect is executed in the whole fluctuation cycle, but not limited to this, for example, at least one of the whole fluctuation cycles The pre-reading effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the scroll effect is executed in the specific variation game and one variation game immediately before the specific variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific variation game and a plurality of immediately before the specific variation game A scroll effect may be executed in a single variation game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the falling effect is executed in the specific variation game and one or more variation games immediately before the specific variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific variation game and the specific variation game The yielding effect may be executed in one variation game immediately before the variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the scroll effect and the falling effect are executed in a plurality of variable games including the specific variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the scroll effect is not performed in a continuous variable game immediately before the specific variable game. And a falling thing effect may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch effect can be executed once for each variation game and one variation cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prefetch effect can be performed a plurality of times (so-called “ Step-up effect "). In that case, for example, the display color of the prefetch effect may change for each variation game and each variation cycle.

  In the above-described embodiment, the scroll effect and the falling effect as the pre-reading effect are executed in the non-changed state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the scroll effect and the falling effect may be executed in the changed state. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  -In the said embodiment, although the scroll effect and the fall effect were performed as a prefetch effect, it is not restricted to this, For example, a scroll effect and a fall effect may be performed independently other than a prefetch effect. .

  In the above embodiment, the same scroll effect comment is determined in the effect mode MA and the effect mode MC, and different scroll effect comments are determined in the effect modes MA and MC and the effect mode MB. Not limited to this. For example, different scroll effects may be determined in the effect mode MA and the effect mode MC. Further, for example, a similar scroll effect comment may be determined in the effect mode MA and the effect mode MB. For example, a similar scroll effect comment is determined in the effect mode MB and the effect mode MC. May be. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  -In the above-described embodiment, the probability of determining the type of the pre-reading effect (effect content) is varied depending on the type of effect mode indicating the expected probability of change, but not limited to this, for example, without showing the expected probability of change, The determination probability of the effect type (effect content) of the pre-read effect may be made different depending on the effect mode type in which the effect mode such as the background image is simply different. In addition, for example, the determination probability of the effect type (effect content) of the prefetch effect may be the same regardless of the effect mode type.

  -In the above-described embodiment, the probability of determining the type of pre-reading effect (effect content) is varied depending on whether or not a certain change state is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, whether or not a change state is given. Depending on whether or not, the determination probability of the effect type (effect content) of the prefetch effect may be varied. Further, for example, a combination thereof may be used. Further, for example, the determination probability of the effect type (effect content) of the prefetch effect may be the same regardless of the game state such as the probability change state or the change state.

  In the above embodiment, when a probability variation state is given, whether or not the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game to which the probability variation state is given exceeds a specified number of times less than the upper limit number of probability variation states Thus, the determination probability of the effect type (effect content) of the prefetch effect is varied, but this is not restrictive. For example, if the pre-reading effect is configured to be executable in the variable state, when the variable state is given, the number of executions of the variable game executed after the variable state is given is variable. Depending on whether or not the prescribed number of times less than the upper limit number of states is exceeded, the probability of determining the type of effect (effect content) of the prefetch effect may be varied. Further, for example, a combination thereof may be used. Further, for example, the determination probability of the effect type (effect content) of the prefetch effect may be the same regardless of the number of executions of the variable game.

  In the above embodiment, in the non-specific variation game or the specific variation game, the probability varies depending on the number of executions of the variation game executed after the end of the jackpot game to which the staying mode, the game state, and the probability variation state are given. The effect type of the pre-reading effect to be executed is determined, and the effect content corresponding to the effect type is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the order of determination of the effect type of the pre-reading effect executed in the non-specific variation game and the effect type of the effect executed in the specific variation game is not limited, and it may be either ahead or at the same timing. . Further, for example, the content of the effect corresponding to the effect type may be determined together with the effect type of the prefetch effect executed in the non-specific variation game and the effect type of the prefetch effect executed in the specified variation game. In this case, the various tables in FIGS. 18 to 20 may be associated as the same table, and the various tables in FIGS. 18 and 22 may be associated as the same table. In other words, although it is substantially realized in the above embodiment, the probability varies depending on the number of executions of the variation game executed after the end of the jackpot game to which the staying production mode, gaming state, probability variation state is given, You may implement | achieve in another embodiment so that the production content (production type) of pre-reading production may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, as the scroll effect, after the display color is displayed, the comment is subsequently displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display color and the comment may be displayed at the same timing. Often, the display color may be displayed subsequently after the comment is displayed. In addition, for example, the effect that is integrally executed such as the display color of the scroll effect and the comment may not be each effect element, and the display mode (effect mode) may be different. In addition, the display color and the comment of the scroll effect are determined based on the prefetch command in the same manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may also be determined based on the fluctuation pattern. Further, the display color and the comment of the scroll effect are determined independently, but not limited to this, for example, the display color and the comment of the scroll effect are determined based on the determination result of one of the effect elements. An effect element may be determined. Moreover, although the scroll effect was comprised with the display color and the comment, it is not restricted to this, For example, a scroll effect may be comprised from one type of effect element. In addition, when the effect button 70 is operated during the operation effective period in which the button image is displayed, the scroll effect display color is displayed, and then the scroll effect comment is displayed, but this is not a limitation. . For example, after the scroll effect display color is displayed, the button image is displayed and the operation effective period is started. When the operation button 70 is operated during the operation effective period, the scroll effect comment is displayed. You may do it. That is, there is no limitation on the timing at which the scroll effect display color or comment and the button image in the operation effective period are displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the random number for determining the variation pattern is composed of two types of random numbers, that is, a primary distribution random number and a secondary distribution random number, but is not limited to this, for example, one type or three or more types It may be composed of random numbers.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed by displaying the image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pre-reading effect is executed by outputting sound, lighting the lamp, displacement of the movable body, vibration of the vibrating body, and the like. Or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers, and determines in advance whether or not the various random numbers match a predetermined determination value, and a prefetch command indicating the determination result It was output to the CPU 31a for effect control. Then, in the effect control CPU 31a, control related to the prefetch effect is performed based on the prefetch command, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a prefetch command indicating various random numbers themselves is output to the effect control CPU 31a, and the effect control CPU 31a refers to the various random numbers based on the prefetch command, and the various random numbers match a predetermined determination value. Whether or not there is may be determined in advance. That is, prior determination as to whether or not various random numbers match a predetermined determination value may be performed by either the main control CPU 30a or the effect control CPU 31a.

  In the above embodiment, various controls are mainly performed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various controls are performed by one type or three or more types of boards. Various functions may be integrated and divided on the substrate.

  In the above embodiment, when a prefetch command for determining a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in a specific variation game is input, a prefetch effect performed in a non-specific variation game and a specific variation game Although the pre-reading effects executed in a plurality of fluctuation cycles are determined as the same effect type, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may determine as different production types. In addition, for example, there is no problem even in a configuration in which a plurality of variation cycles cannot be executed in one variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the scroll effect display color is determined by the input of the pre-read command, while the scroll effect comment is determined by the start of the execution of each variable game that executes the pre-read effect. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the display color of the scroll effect and the comment of the scroll effect may be determined with the input of the prefetch command. Further, for example, the display color of the scroll effect and the comment of the scroll effect may be determined when the execution of each variable game for executing the prefetch effect is started.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) a starting means capable of entering a game ball; and a display means for displaying a symbol change game performed by changing a symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the starting means. When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the game machine, in a game machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated, the symbol variation game is a jackpot on condition that the game ball enters the starting means. A random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a random number for determining the big hit for determining whether or not and a variation content determining random value for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game; On condition that the game ball is entered, the storage unit for storing the big hit determination random number and the variation content determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit in association with the starting reservation ball, and the start of the symbol variation game As an opportunity A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the holding storage means in association with the start holding ball, and starting the symbol variation game As a trigger, the variation content for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination unit and the value of the variation content determination random number stored in the holding storage unit in association with the start holding ball Determination means, effect execution means for executing effects, effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and the jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number stored in the holding storage means in association with the start holding ball Before the determination by the means, based on the information specified by the random number for determining the big hit and the random number for determining the change contents stored in association with the starting hold ball, Effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a prior notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot in the specific symbol variation game to be executed, and when the effect determining means is determined to execute the prior notice effect If the effect control means determines that the advance notice effect is to be executed by the effect determining means, the effect control means determines the effect type of the advance notice effect and stores the jackpot stored in the hold storage means in association with the start holding ball. Prior to the determination by the jackpot determining means based on the random number for determination, control is performed to cause the effect executing means to execute the advance notice effect of the effect type determined by the effect determining means, and the variation content determining means is configured to determine the jackpot determination Based on the determination result of the means and the value of the random number for determining the content of change stored in association with the starting hold ball in the hold storage means, the change start of the symbol is set to one time. The fluctuation content that indicates the big hit expectation that the symbol change game is a big hit by the number of change cycles executed in one symbol change game is executed once or a plurality of times in the one symbol change game. In the case where it is determined that the advance notice effect is to be executed, the information specified by the jackpot determination random number and the variation content determination random number is specified symbol variation. When the specific fluctuation content in which a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed in the game is information to be determined, the jackpot expectation degree in the specific symbol fluctuation game is indicated, and at least any of the plural fluctuation cycles in the specific symbol fluctuation game It is characterized by determining the production type of the advance notice effect that becomes the same effect type as the specific notice effect that can be executed That.

  (B) When the effect control means determines that the advance notice effect is to be executed by the effect determination means, the information specified by the jackpot determination random number and the variation content determination random number is the information When the specific variation content is information to be determined, the effect execution means executes a prior notice effect in a symbol variation game that is continuously executed before the specific symbol variation game, and the specific symbol Control is performed to execute a specific notice effect having the same effect type as the prior notice effect for each of a plurality of change cycles in the change game.

  (C) Triggered by the fact that the start holding ball is stored in the hold storage means, before the determination of the big hit determination means based on the big hit determination random number stored in the hold storage means in association with the start hold ball , Comprising a pre-determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined determination value, the production determination means based on the information specified by the determination result by the pre-determination means, It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not to execute a prior notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot in the symbol variation game executed in response to the start holding ball.

  (D) comprising a game state control means for controlling a probability change state for changing the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state, wherein the effect mode control means is executed separately from the advance notice effect The effect mode of the special effect is different, and the effect mode indicating the probability change expectation degree to which the probability change state is given is controlled.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production display device (production execution means), 12 ... Special symbol display device (display means), 14 ... 1st start prize opening (starting means), 15 ... 2nd start prize opening (starting means), 18 ... Grand prize 30, main control board, 30 a, main control CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, variation content determination means, gaming state control means), 30 c, main control RAM (holding storage means), 31, production control Substrate, 31a ... effect control CPU (effect control means, effect mode control means, effect determination means), 70 ... effect buttons.

Claims (2)

A starting means capable of entering a game ball; and display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the starting means, and predetermined in the symbol variation game When the jackpot display result is displayed, in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a big hit determination random number for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, on condition that the game ball enters the starting means,
On condition that a game ball enters the starting means, a holding storage means for storing the jackpot determining random number acquired by the random number acquiring means in association with the starting holding ball;
Triggered by the start of the symbol variation game, based on the value of the jackpot determining random number memorize the holding memory means, a jackpot determining means for determining whether symbol variation game becomes big hit,
Production execution means for performing production,
Production control means for controlling the production execution means;
Triggered by the value of the jackpot determining random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, before the determination of the jackpot determining means based on the jackpot determining random number memorize the holding memory means, by the large per determining random number Production determining means for determining whether or not to execute a prior notice effect indicating the expected degree of jackpot in the specific symbol variation game executed corresponding to the start holding ball based on the identified information,
When it is determined that the advance notice effect is to be executed, the effect determining means determines the effect content of the advance notice effect,
The presentation control means, when it is determined that to perform the pre-announcement attraction by the effect determination unit, before the determination of the jackpot determining means based on the jackpot determining random number memorize the holding memory means, said effect determination Performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute the advance notice effect with the effect content determined by the means,
When it is determined that the advance notice effect is to be executed, the effect determining means determines the first effect element constituting the contents of the advance notice effect when triggered by the game ball entering the starting means. And determining a second effect element different from the first effect element executed during the advance notice effect, triggered by the start of execution of the symbol variation game for executing the advance notice effect. Determining the second effect element from the first table in the specific symbol variation game, determining the second effect element from the second table in the non-specific symbol variation game other than the specific symbol variation game ,
A gaming machine in which the first table includes the second effect element that is not selected in the second table .   In a gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game triggered by the establishment of a start condition and performing a continuous effect executed over a plurality of symbol variation games,
  Production execution means for performing production,
  Production control means for controlling the production execution means;
  Production determining means for determining whether to execute the continuous production,
  When the production determining means decides to execute the continuous production, the production content of the continuous production is decided.
  When the production control unit is determined to execute the continuous production by the production determination unit, the production control unit performs control to cause the production execution unit to execute the continuous production with the production content determined by the production determination unit.
  The production determining means
  When it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed, the first effect element to be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games during the continuous effect is determined based on the determination of the continuous effect, while each symbol of the continuous effect is determined. Triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the variable game, the second effect element that is executed during the continuous effect and different from the first effect element that is executed during the continuous effect is determined.
  The second effect element is determined from the first table in the specific symbol variation game which is the final symbol variation game of the continuous effect, and in the non-specific symbol variation game other than the specific symbol variation game, the second effect element is determined from the second table. 2 Determine the production elements,
  A gaming machine in which the first table includes the second effect element that is not selected in the second table.