JP6275667B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a random number for determining a big hit is obtained when a gaming ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the gaming board, and the value of the random number is determined in advance. Depending on whether or not the big hit determination value matches, the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is done. In addition, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which symbols of a plurality of columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the jackpot if it is a jackpot symbol that has been finally stopped.

  Also, in general, when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening during the execution of the symbol variation game, the execution of the symbol variation game based on the game ball can be suspended, and the execution is suspended. A hold image indicating the played symbol variation game is displayed. Then, as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a game that executes a notice effect that is expected to be a big hit in a symbol variation game whose execution has been suspended has been disclosed, suggesting the possibility of a big hit. it can.

JP 2004-229888 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, a notice effect is executed for a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, but it is desired to further improve the interest of the game.

  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-mentioned problems is that a big hit game that is advantageous to the player occurs after a predetermined big hit display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed in response to the game ball entering the starting means. in the gaming machine that is, in response to the start of FIG pattern change games, the jackpot determination means for determining whether symbol variation game becomes big hit, the initiation of FIG pattern variation game in response, determining by the jackpot determining means Based on the results, the variation pattern determination means for determining the variation pattern of the symbol variation game, and whether or not the specific symbol variation game corresponding to the entry is a big hit, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting means An information generating means for generating possible information, and a prior notice effect indicating a big hit expectation degree in the specific symbol variation game based on the information generated by the information generating means A prior notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to perform the symbol change executed before the specific symbol change game when the prior notice effect determining means determines to execute the prior notice effect. In at least one of the games, an effect control means for performing control to execute the advance notice effect, and an execution frequency counting means for counting the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied , and a number of executions advance specifying means for specifying in advance the number of times of execution of the symbol variation games to the specific symbol variable game from the predetermined count start condition is satisfied is executed, generated by said information generating means The information to be determined can specify information for determining the variation pattern of the specific symbol variation game, and the variation pattern determination means can count the number of times of execution. It is possible to vary the determination condition of the variation pattern based on the number of times the symbol variation game is counted according to the stage, and the advance notice effect determination unit includes the information generated by the information generation unit, Based on the number of executions specified by the execution number prior specifying means, it is determined whether to execute the advance notice effect, and the execution number prior specifying means is executed before the specific symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game, it is determined that the predetermined count start condition is satisfied, and the symbol variation game is executed after the predetermined count start condition is satisfied by the execution count counting means in the specific symbol variation game. The gist is to specify the number of executions .

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

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows prefetch command setting processing. The flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the execution mode of an effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker SP for outputting sound (sound) and a decorative lamp LA that emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game) is performed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, in the special symbol display device 11 as the symbol display means, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result), and an outlier symbol that can recognize a slippage (a loss display result). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 that is separate from the special symbol display device 11 and has an image display unit GH that displays an effect image. In the effect display device 16 as effect execution means, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game is started, the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Further, in the effect display device 16, before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, there is a case where the reach is combined and a reach state is formed. As the reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (left column and right column in this embodiment) among the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In the form, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. If the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and the off symbol is stopped, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination for the jackpot is defined as a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same type, and the symbol combination in which the ornament symbols in all the rows are not in the same type as the out-of-line symbol combinations. Has been.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21a through which a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 21 as the starting means is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 21a. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the variable game can be given, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be given. A payout condition is given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning device 22 having a second start winning port 22a through which a game ball can enter. The second start winning device 22 as a starting means is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) for opening and closing the second start winning port 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 2). Has been. The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (a ball is restricted) in the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22, and a game ball can enter (the ball is Operates in the allowed (open) state. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the variable game can be given, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be given. A payout condition is given.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning device 23 having a large winning port 23a through which a game ball can be inserted. The special winning device 23 as a special winning means is provided with a special winning opening door 23b that opens and closes the special winning opening 23a by the operation of the special winning solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 2). The grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). To work. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The big winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a. When the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are given.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23b is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big prize opening 23a is operated in the opened state, and the entry of the game ball is permitted by the operation. The For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  On the game board YB, a holding display device 13 is disposed separately from the special symbol display device 11 and the effect display device 16. The hold display device 13 as a hold display means indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 13 has a variable game start condition established when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a, while the execution condition of the variable game is This indicates the number of variable games whose execution (start) has been suspended since they have not yet been established, so-called start-pending storage number (hereinafter, “pending storage number”).

  A normal symbol display device 15 is arranged on the game board YB. In this normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) using a normal symbol for deriving one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 15 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  An operating gate 25 is disposed on the game board YB. The operating gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for the usual game can be given. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second start winning port 22a). It is what is said. When the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal hit and a game is awarded per ordinary figure, the opening / closing member 22b is opened and the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier to enter a game ball into the second start winning opening 22a by opening the opening / closing member 22b, and the player can easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball for the variable game. You can get a chance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement function is provided. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can give an entrance rate improvement state (variable state) advantageous to a player after the end of the big hit game. In the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the base drawing game for deriving the lottery result for the base drawing is shortened compared to when the entrance rate improvement state is not given (non-entry rate improvement state). . Further, in the increased entrance rate state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is higher than in the non-entry rate improvement state. In addition, in the improved entrance rate, when the lottery per standard drawing is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on winning the lottery per general drawing is larger than in the non-entry rate improved state. become longer. In addition, during the entrance rate improvement state, the change time of the variable game may be shortened as compared to the non-entry rate improvement state. Often shortened.

  In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given until a predetermined entrance rate improvement end condition is satisfied. The state in which the entrance rate is improved can be a game state in which the opening / closing member 22b operates in an advantageous manner for the player and the entrance rate to the second start winning opening 22a per unit time is more advantageous than the normal player. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state can be imparted even during the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is disposed below the effect display device 16, and the right side of the game board YB is more rolled when the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the second flow path Y. For this reason, in the non-entry rate improvement state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the first flow path X is caused to roll in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 21a. Tend to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the second start winning port 22a, and the big winning port 23a are arranged in order from the top, and the second flow path Y is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the first flow path X. For this reason, in the state of increasing the rate of entry where game balls can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game balls enter the big winning opening 23a in the big hit game so that the game balls can enter the second start winning opening 22a. In order to enter the ball, the game ball tends to be fired so as to roll the second flow path Y.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. In this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 23a or until a prescribed time elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. In this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Depending on the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won, any of the big hits is determined.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) is 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the non-probability changing state that is not the probability changing state, and 1640/65536 (about 1/40) in the probability changing state. ) Are specified respectively. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is “14”. Each is defined. “9 balls” is the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game, and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening door 23b when there is no game ball of the maximum number of balls entered in one round game is “ "25 seconds" is defined respectively. “12” is defined as the number of round games in one big hit game.

  In the floating game, a probability variation state is given with a probability of 70% so as to correspond to the type of jackpot until the next jackpot game is awarded (hereinafter referred to as “until next time”) after the jackpot game is finished. Probability is not granted after the big hit game ends with a probability of%. In addition, when the probability change state is given, after the jackpot game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next time, and when the probability change state is not given, the upper limit is “100 times” after the jackpot game is finished. As a result, the improved entrance rate is given.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results.

  An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters) of the effect display device 16 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 15 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol) starts to fluctuate (variable game starts) to when the symbol is stopped and displayed (variable game ends). Is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is displayed with a fixed stop. it can.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In the fluctuation pattern, after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, an outlier reach effect pattern that specifies an outlier reach effect that is finally set as a deviation is specified, and an outlier effect that is determined as a deviation without forming a reach There is an outlier variation pattern.

  The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that a final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the disappointment without confirming the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed during the period from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game based on the ornament symbol of the effect display device 16. is there.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as random numbers for hit determination (random numbers for big hit determination), special design distribution random numbers, reach effect determination random numbers, and variation pattern determination random numbers are generated. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The random number for determining the variation pattern is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for determining the variation pattern have different distributions for each classification of the deviation variation pattern, the deviation reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores a plurality of types of sub variation patterns. The sub variation pattern is based on the variation pattern, and can specify the detailed variation content (effect content) of the variation game. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, the effect display device 16 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 16 is controlled based on the effect control program. In addition, a decoration lamp LA and a speaker SP are connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a random number acquisition unit, a random number storage unit, a big hit determination unit, a variation pattern determination unit, and a gaming state control unit.

First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.
First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs in response to detection of a game ball entered into the first start winning port 21a or the second start winning port 22a by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 in the hold determination. It is determined whether or not a detection signal to be input is input.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit storage number (in the present embodiment). “4”) is executed to determine whether or not there is a pending storage number. When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a updates the value by adding “1” to the reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c. Remember. Further, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after the update. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a and the second start winning opening 22a), or the determination result of the hold memory number determination is negative In the case of (when the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the reserved memory number and determines whether the reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored memories is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set to a value indicating that the variation game is to be executed. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed, and when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0” (that is, when there is a variable game whose execution is held). The execution condition of the variable game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value (a random number for hit determination, a variation pattern determination) related to the variation game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random number values associated with the variation game (used for the variation game). Random number and special symbol distribution random value). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the variable game is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after the update.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value, The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern determination random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (a jackpot type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot game. Then, 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 displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs the reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in principle. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the acquired variation pattern determination random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 11 with a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the acquired variation pattern determination random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 23a in a predetermined release mode until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

  Then, when the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning opening 23a to be closed, and closes the large winning opening 23a until a round interval time predetermined for each round game elapses. Maintain state. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state to the main probability change flag when giving the probability change state based on the determined type of jackpot (special symbol type). Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of imparting the entrance rate improvement state in the main operation number flag based on the type of jackpot (special symbol type). When the main operation number flag is decremented by “1” and becomes “0” every time the variable game is executed, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation number designation command for designating a value set in the main operation number flag to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the change control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be made is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a determines a sub variation pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and executes the decorative symbol variation game based on the sub variation pattern. The effect display device 16 is controlled so that Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect accompanying the change game (decorative symbol change game) based on the determined sub change pattern. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a gives a probability change state to the sub-probability change flag when a probability change state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game ends. Set a value indicating that On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the sub-probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the secondary operation flag, and sets the value of the secondary operation frequency flag to the number of operations. Set. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation count flag based on the value set in the main operation count flag specified by the operation count specification command. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the increased entry rate state is given from the secondary action flag is deleted.

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns for specifying the variation time of the variation game are defined. 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 P10, P11, and P20 are defined as the deviation fluctuation patterns. Further, the fluctuation pattern P12 is defined as an outlier reach fluctuation pattern. Further, the fluctuation patterns P13, P21 to P24 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns.

  Further, variation patterns P10 to P13 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state, and variation patterns P20 to P24 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the entry rate improvement state.

  The variation pattern P11 that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P10. The change pattern P20 that can be selected in the improved entrance rate state is a change pattern that further shortens the change time of the change pattern P11 that can be selected in the improved non-entry rate state. For this reason, the variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined in the case where the entering rate is improved, compared to the case where the entering rate is not improved.

  In the present embodiment, as the variation pattern that can be selected in the entrance rate improvement state, the outlier reach variation pattern is not defined. As described above, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a performs the reach determination in the non-entrance rate improvement state, while does not perform the reach determination in the increase in the entrance rate. The outlier fluctuation pattern is determined without determining the outlier reach fluctuation pattern.

  Among the variation patterns that can be selected in the improved entrance rate, variation patterns P21 to P24 are defined as the big hit variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern P21 is a fluctuation pattern in which the first super reach effect (shown as “SR1” in the drawing) is executed. The fluctuation pattern P22 is a fluctuation pattern in which the second super reach effect (shown as “SR2” in the drawing) is executed. The variation pattern P23 is a variation pattern in which a third super reach effect (shown as “SR3” in the drawing) is executed. The fluctuation pattern P24 is a fluctuation pattern in which a fourth super reach effect (shown as “SR4” in the drawing) is executed.

  Any one of these variation patterns P21 to P24 is selected based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative in the increased entrance rate state. In particular, in these variation patterns P21 to P24, variation pattern determination values corresponding to the number of executions of the variation game that is executed after the entry rate improvement state is established.

  Specifically, in these variation patterns P21 to P24, when the number of executions of the variation game that is executed after entering the entrance rate improvement state is “1” to “30” that does not exceed the prescribed number of executions, The variation pattern determination value is defined when the value is “31” or more exceeding the specified number of executions. For example, the variation pattern determination value of the variation pattern P21 is “00H” to “6AH” when the number of executions of the variation game to be executed after entering the entrance rate improvement state is “1” to “30”. ”Is defined as“ 00H ”to“ 3FH ”when the number of executions of the variable game executed after the entry rate improvement state is“ 31 ”or more. Further, as the variation pattern determination value of the variation pattern P24, the number of executions of the variation game executed after entering the entrance rate improvement state is “1” to “30”, and “31” or more. Similarly, “80H” to “9FH” are defined. In this embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative in the entrance rate improvement state, the determination condition of the variation pattern is the same regardless of the number of the reserved storage after the update.

  As described above, in the variation patterns P21 to P23, the number of executions of the variation game that is executed after the entry rate improvement state is “1” to “30” and the case where it is “31” or more. Different variation pattern judgment values are defined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern P24, the same variation occurs when the number of executions of the variation game executed after entering the entrance rate improvement state is “1” to “30” and when it is “31” or more. A pattern judgment value is defined.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a has a value indicating the specified number of executions in the execution number counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c (in this embodiment, “ 30 "). Then, the main control CPU 30a decrements the execution number counter by “1” every time the variable game is executed. As a result, a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the main control CPU 30a executes the variable game executed after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. Count the number of executions. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as an execution frequency counting unit.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative in the increased winning rate state, the main control CPU 30a, based on the execution number counter, after the end of the big hit game, the prescribed execution number Is determined, and a variation pattern determination value corresponding to the determination result is referred to. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a identifies a variation pattern determination value that matches the acquired variation pattern determination random number, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the identified variation pattern determination value. As described above, the main control CPU 30a can change the determination condition of the variation pattern depending on whether or not the number of executions of the variable game executed after the predetermined count start condition is satisfied exceeds the specified number of executions. It is. In addition, the prescribed number of executions in the present embodiment is defined as a number smaller than the upper limit number of times of the entrance rate-oriented state, and even when the grant rate improvement state is continuously given, It is possible to vary the conditions for determining the variation pattern without change.

  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 effect (pre-notice effect) indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot can be executed based on the result of the prior determination.

  In addition, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed based on the result of the pre-determination, the symbol variation game that is a target of the pre-determination and shows the big hit expectation degree by the pre-reading effect is indicated as “specific symbol variation game”. .

  In the present embodiment, a hold prefetch effect is executed as a prefetch effect based on the result of the prior determination. This reserved pre-reading effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot in the specific symbol variation game based on the result of the prior determination, by the display mode of the reserved image indicating the variation game for which execution is suspended in the effect display device 16. .

  Specifically, the hold image is displayed in white in normal times, but when the display mode of the hold image changes to blue, green, red, and rainbow colors, the changing game corresponding to the hold image has a specific design. It is a variable game, and furthermore, the jackpot expectation degree according to the display mode is shown. In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is defined in the order of blue, green, red, and iridescent. In addition, such a change in the hold image is already executed when a game ball has been won in each of the start winning ports 21a and 22a or when the game ball has been won before the execution of the specific symbol variation game is started. The game can be executed in response to the start of the execution of the suspended variation game (suspended symbol variation game).

  Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIG. 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. In addition, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is finished, triggered by the winning of a game ball in each of the start winning ports 21a and 22a in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit. This pre-read command setting process determines whether or not the various random numbers acquired in the special symbol input process with the winnings at the start winning ports 21a and 22a match a predetermined determination value. This is a process of determining (in advance) before the game is executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a restriction condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of reserved memories is an upper limit value (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 reads a value from a hit determination random number and a main probability change flag stored in correspondence with the number of reserved memories, and a jackpot determination value corresponding to whether or not a probability change state is given. It is determined whether or not the random number for hit determination matches. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a is a big hit regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, or is a big hit only when the probability variation state is given, or the probability variation state is given. Whether or not it is a big hit is determined regardless of whether or not it is, and a prefetch command indicating the determination result is determined.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored corresponding to the number of reserved memories, and the big hit in the case of the big win based on the read value of the special symbol distribution random number Identify the type.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value stored in correspondence with the reserved storage number, determines whether or not the reach determination value and the reach determination random number match, It is specified whether or not a reach state is formed in the case where it is not possible. In the present embodiment, since the same reach determination value is defined regardless of the number of reserved memories, it is not a configuration in which it is not determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the variable game is started. .

Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the variation pattern determination random number and specifies the value of the read variation pattern determination random number.
Based on the specific result, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to win, whether or not to determine the type of jackpot, whether or not the reach reach variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern determination random value itself, and the number of reserved memories. Decide which prefetch command to specify.

  In this way, with the winning of a game ball at each start winning opening 21a, 22a, various random numbers obtained with the winning are referred to in advance before the start of the variable game based on the winning, and the reference The prefetch command that can identify the result is determined. Specifically, the pre-read command makes it possible to specify whether it is a big hit, the type of big hit, whether or not there is a fluctuation in reach reach, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern itself, and the current number of reserved storage.

  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.

  When the prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the production control CPU 31a can specify the input order of the prefetch command because the reserved memory number is designated by the prefetch command.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the prefetch effect determination process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. This pre-reading effect determination process is a process for controlling the pre-reading effect in response to the start winning of a game ball or the start of a variable game. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute this process at predetermined intervals. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as an execution number prior specifying unit and a prior notice effect determining unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch command and a hold designation command are input (step S200). When the determination result is negative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input), the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect determination 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 S201.

  In step S201, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied. When the determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect determination process. When this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the presentation control CPU 31a proceeds to step S202.

  As an example of the restriction 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 determines that the prefetch effect is being executed. It is determined that the condition is satisfied. This prefetch flag is information indicating whether or not a prefetch effect is being executed.

  In step S202, the effect control CPU 31a executes the execution number prior identification process. In this process, the effect control CPU 31a gives the variation rate game corresponding to the input pre-read command to the state where the entrance rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends based on the pre-execution number counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the game is a variable game that exceeds the specified number of executions. This pre-execution counter is a counter for identifying whether the variable game corresponding to the input pre-read command is a variable game that exceeds the specified number of executions from the satisfaction of a predetermined count start condition. This is a counter in which the specified number of executions is set when a command is input and “1” is subtracted when a prefetch command is input.

  Specifically, when the pre-execution counter is not “0”, the presentation control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the pre-execution counter when the pre-read command is input. As a result, a predetermined counting start condition is established when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the effect control CPU 31a responds to the prefetch command after the predetermined counting start condition is established. Count the number of executions of the variable game in advance. In addition, the presentation control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the prefetch command, and stores information indicating whether or not the pre-execution number counter is “0” in the presentation control RAM 31c in association with the prefetch command. That is, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the variable game corresponding to the input prefetch command is a variable game exceeding the specified number of executions after the entry rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game. It is specified and stored (in advance) before the start of the execution of the variable game.

  In addition, when the prefetch command that is a big hit is input, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the number of executions of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command in advance, and then indicates a value indicating the specified number of executions in the pre-execution counter ( In this embodiment, “30”) is set. As a specific example, if a prefetch command with a pending storage number “2” is a prefetch command that is a big hit, whether or not the number of executions of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command exceeds the specified number of times of execution Then, “30” is set in the advance execution counter. As a result, the pre-execution counter after the end of the big hit game is set after the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command that is a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a uses the value set in the sub-probability change flag and the change corresponding to the pre-read command based on the pre-read command corresponding to the change game that is already suspended. It is determined whether or not a probable change state is given in the game, and it is determined whether or not a jackpot command that is a jackpot is input. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies whether or not the probability variation state is currently given based on the value set in the sub-probability variation flag. Whether or not the presentation control CPU 31a is a big hit based on the prefetch command corresponding to the variation game for which execution is suspended and whether or not the variation game is in a certain variation state according to the time sequence of the execution order. The type of jackpot is specified, and it is determined whether or not each variable game is in a probable state. Then, the effect control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command is in a certain change state, and determines whether or not a big hit prefetch command is input depending on whether or not it is in a certain change state. It will be judged.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when a specific example is given, when the variable game being executed is the 29th variable game in the case where the variable game is being executed with the holding memory number “3”, Then, the variable game corresponding to the number of reserved memories “1” to “3” is specified as the 30th to 32nd variable game. Then, when a prefetch command is input as a variable game corresponding to the reserved memory number “4” (indicated as “start winning prize” in the figure), it is specified as the 33rd variable game. In this case, it is possible to specify that the variation game being executed and the variation game corresponding to the reserved memory number “1” are the first to thirty-first variation games after the entry rate improvement state is given. In the variable game corresponding to “2” to “4”, it is possible to specify that the game is the 31st or subsequent variable game after the entry rate improvement state is given.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, when a variable game is being executed, when the variable game being executed is the 29th variable game, a big hit corresponding to the reserved memory number “1” is obtained. When the prefetch command is input, the floating game corresponding to the reserved memory number “1” is specified as the 30th floating game. After that, when a prefetch command that is out of correspondence with the stored memory numbers “2” and “3” is input, the variable games corresponding to the stored memory numbers “2” and “3” are displayed for the first and second times. Identified as a floating game. Then, when a prefetch command is input as a variable game corresponding to the reserved memory number “4” (indicated as “start winning prize” in the figure), it is specified as the third variable game. As described above, when it is determined that the winning game is a big hit with the input of the prefetch command, the counting of the number of executions of the variable game is resumed after the big hit game based on the big hit is completed. . Therefore, even if a similar look-ahead command is input, whether or not the number of executions of the variable game exceeds the specified number of executions is determined depending on whether or not the pending variable game is a big hit May be different.

  As described above, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 31a is a big hit based on the prefetch command, a predetermined count start condition is satisfied after the end of the variation game corresponding to the prefetch command, and the predetermined count is reached. The number of executions of the variable game executed after the start condition is satisfied is specified in advance. That is, when it is determined that the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied in the variation game executed before the specific symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a satisfies the predetermined counting start condition in the specific symbol variation game. The number of executions of the variable game to be executed after that is specified in advance.

  In step S203 shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 31a executes the prefetch effect based on the input prefetch command and whether or not the number of executions of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command exceeds the specified number of times of execution. A pre-reading effect lottery process for determining whether or not is executed. Specifically, when a prefetch command that is a big hit is input, execution of the prefetch effect is determined with a higher probability than when a prefetch command that is not a big hit is input. Also, when a prefetch command that is a probable big hit is input, execution of the prefetch effect is determined with a higher probability than when a prefetch command that is a non-probable big hit is input. In addition, when a prefetch command that causes a deviation reach fluctuation is input, execution of the prefetch effect is determined with a higher probability than when a prefetch command that causes a deviation fluctuation is input. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect indicating the big hit expectation degree in the specific symbol variation game based on the prefetch command.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the prefetch command that is a big hit in the entrance rate improvement state is input, the effect control CPU 31a uses the random number for determining the variation pattern specified by the prefetch command and the prefetch command. Based on whether or not the number of executions of the corresponding variable game exceeds the specified number of executions, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the variation pattern determination value when the number of executions of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command exceeds the specified number of executions. Then, the effect control CPU 31a identifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random number, and stores information indicating the identified variation pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. To do.

  On the other hand, when the number of executions of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command does not exceed the prescribed number of executions, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the variation pattern determination value when the prescribed number of executions is not exceeded. Then, the effect control CPU 31a identifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random number, and stores information indicating the identified variation pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. To do.

  As a specific example, as in FIG. 3, the production control ROM 31b stores the correspondence between the variation pattern determination value and the variation pattern according to whether or not the specified number of executions is exceeded. Further, when the variation pattern determination random number hit specified by the prefetch command that is a big hit in the entrance rate improvement state is “69H”, the number of executions of the variation game corresponding to the prefetch command does not exceed the prescribed number of executions. Sometimes, the fluctuation pattern P21 is specified. On the other hand, when the specified number of executions is exceeded, the fluctuation pattern P23 is specified.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the type of the variation pattern determined in the variation game corresponding to the prefetch command. Specifically, when the variation pattern P24 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the prefetching effect is executed with a higher probability than when the variation pattern P23 is determined. When the variation pattern P23 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the prefetch effect is executed with a higher probability than when the variation pattern P22 is determined. When the variation pattern P22 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the prefetch effect is executed with a higher probability than when the variation pattern P21 is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch effect lottery is won (step S204). When this determination result is negative (not won in the prefetch effect lottery), the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect determination process without executing steps S205 and S206.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (winning in the prefetch effect lottery), the effect control CPU 31a determines the prefetch effect content to be executed in each variable game based on the input prefetch command ( Step S205).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a selects one of a plurality of types of effect patterns based on the prefetch command. These multiple types of production patterns have production contents defined for the number of reserved memories and for each execution opportunity. Each execution opportunity includes the input of a prefetch command, the start of execution of a variation game executed by the specific symbol variation game after the prefetch command is input, and the like. As described above, the production control CPU 31a determines the production content of the pre-reading production that can change the display mode of the hold image, triggered by the start of each start prize or the execution of each variable game.

  In particular, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the prefetch effect based on the specified type of variation pattern. Specifically, when the variation pattern P24 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content having a high jackpot expectation with a higher probability than when the variation pattern P23 is determined. When the variation pattern P23 is determined, the performance control CPU 31a determines the content of the performance with high probability of jackpot with a higher probability than when the variation pattern P22 is determined. When the variation pattern P22 is determined, the performance control CPU 31a determines the content of the performance with high probability of jackpot with a higher probability than when the variation pattern P21 is determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets information indicating the determined determination result in the effect control RAM 31c so as to correspond to each variable game (step S206). The effect control CPU 31a also sets information that can specify whether or not it is a specific symbol variation game so as to correspond to each variation game. Then, since the effect control CPU 31a is executing the prefetch effect, the prefetch flag is set to be valid, and the prefetch effect determination process ends. The effect control CPU 31a sets the prefetch flag to be invalid when execution of the prefetch effect is completed.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a determines, based on the prefetch command, whether or not to execute the prefetch effect indicating the big hit expectation degree in the specific symbol variation game in at least one of the pending symbol variation games. Then, when it is determined that the prefetch effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines any of the effect contents of the prefetch effect.

  In particular, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of a prefetch command that is a big hit in the entrance rate improvement state, and the fluctuation pattern determining random number value specified by the prefetch command and the fluctuation corresponding to the prefetch command. Whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is determined based on whether or not the number of executions of the game exceeds the specified number of executions. Then, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of a prefetch command that is a big hit in the increased entrance rate state, and the random number for determining the variation pattern specified by the prefetch command and the fluctuation corresponding to the prefetch command. Based on whether or not the number of executions of the game exceeds the specified number of executions, the content of the pre-reading effect is determined.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the pre-reading effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for causing the effect display device 16 to display an image for executing the pre-reading effect based on the information related to the pre-reading effect.

  In particular, when it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a enters a game ball into each start winning opening 21a, 22a, or a change that is already suspended when the game is entered. Control is performed to execute a prefetch effect when the game starts. In other words, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a performs a control to execute the pre-reading effect in at least one of the changing games executed before the specific symbol changing game. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as effect control means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) It is possible to vary the conditions for determining the variation pattern based on the number of executions of the variation game that is executed after a predetermined counting start condition is established in which the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game It is. Then, the number of executions of the variable game to be counted is specified in advance, and based on at least the pre-read command specified by the value of the random number for hit determination and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern, and the number of executions specified in advance Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect. For this reason, by specifying the number of executions in advance, even if the determination conditions of the variation pattern are made different based on the number of times of execution of the variation game executed after a predetermined counting start condition is established, It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect according to the determination condition of the variation pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) When it is determined that the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied in the held symbol variation game before the specific symbol variation game indicating the big hit expectation degree by the prefetching effect, the predetermined counting start condition is determined in the specific symbol variation game. The number of executions of the variable game to be executed after being established is specified. For this reason, it becomes possible to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect depending on whether or not a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied in the held symbol variation game before the specific symbol variation game, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern and the number of executions of the variation game counted from the establishment of a predetermined counting start condition, both the availability of execution of the prefetch effect and the content of the effect of the prefetch effect However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any one of them may be used.

  In the above embodiment, for example, either when a game ball enters the start winning device 21 or 22, or when the execution of a variable game that is already suspended at the start winning start is started. , The execution of the pre-reading effect may be started. Further, for example, a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode in time series order may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the hold pre-reading effect indicating the big hit expectation degree is executed by the display color of the hold image, but not limited to this, for example, any one of a plurality of types of character images is displayed as the hold image The hold pre-reading effects with different display modes may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the hold prefetch effect is adopted as the prior notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a prefetch effect in which the background image is displayed in a display mode different from normal may be used. In addition, for example, when the number of continuous executions continuously executed over a plurality of variable games is large, a continuous notice effect in which the big hit expectation is higher than when the number is small may be adopted. There is no problem even if the production is not continuous over the game.

  In the above embodiment, the effect that an image is displayed on the effect display device 16 is adopted as the prior notice effect, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a sound output effect in which sound is output from the speaker SP, a lamp light emission effect in which the decorative lamp LA emits light, a movable object effect in which a movable body is displaced, a vibration effect in which a part that can be touched by a player such as a launch handle vibrates, etc. Or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, the prefetch command for designating the random value for determining the variation pattern itself is output, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control CPU 30a specifies, based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern itself, the type of variation pattern when the prescribed number of executions is not exceeded and the type of variation pattern when the prescribed number of executions is exceeded, A prefetch command that designates the type of the variation pattern may be output. Further, for example, a prefetch command for designating various random number values other than the variation pattern determining random number such as a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, or a reach determination random number may be output. Further, for example, the acquired various random number values may be pre-determined by either one of the main control CPU 30a and the effect control CPU 31a, or may be pre-determined by both.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the variation pattern determination conditions are the same and the case where the variation pattern determination conditions are the same is defined based on the number of executions of the variation game executed after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. For example, the case where the determination conditions of the variation pattern are the same may not be specified.

  In the above embodiment, when changing the determination condition of the variation pattern, both the number and range of the random number for variation pattern determination corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern are varied. If the range of the variation pattern determination random number value is different, the number of variation pattern determination random number values may be the same. Further, for example, at least a part of a random number for determining a variation pattern corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern may be changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determining random number value may be configured by combining a plurality of random number values such as a primary random number and a secondary random number. Further, for example, when the variation pattern determination condition is changed based on the number of executions of the variation game executed after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied, the value of the random number for determining the primary variation pattern and the secondary variation are determined. Either one of the pattern determination random numbers may be changed, or both may be changed. As a specific example, a random number for determining a primary variation pattern for determining a major classification of a variation pattern, a random number for determining a secondary variation pattern for determining a small classification of a variation pattern based on a random number for determining a primary variation pattern, Is stipulated. Then, different random numbers for determining a secondary variation pattern may be defined in the variation pattern based on the number of times the variation game is executed after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the number of executions and the variation pattern are associated with each other, not whether or not the number of executions of the variable game after the entry rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game exceeds the specified number of executions. The variation pattern corresponding to the number of executions may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the value indicating the prescribed number of executions is set in the advance execution number counter triggered by the input of the prefetch command that is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, triggered by the end of the big hit game, a value indicating the prescribed number of executions may be set in the pre-execution number counter, and in this case, the number of pending storage at the end of the big hit game may be further subtracted.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the type of jackpot that is given a state of improving the entrance rate after the end of the jackpot game and the type of jackpot that is not given may be defined. In this case, triggered by the input of the prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch command indicates the type of jackpot to which the entrance rate improvement state is given. Then, triggered by the input of a pre-read command indicating the type of jackpot to which the entrance rate improvement state is given, a value indicating the prescribed number of executions is set in the advance execution number counter, while the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned In response to the input of the prefetch command indicating the type of jackpot, the value indicating the specified number of executions may not be set in the advance execution number counter.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when an outlier reach variation pattern or an outlier variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern determination condition is based on the number of executions of the variation game executed after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. May be different. In addition, for example, when the variation pattern in the non-entrance rate improvement state is determined, the variation pattern determination condition is changed based on the number of executions of the variation game executed after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. May be.

  -In the above embodiment, when a prefetch command that is a big hit in the entrance rate improvement state is input, the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command is given the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game. Whether or not execution of the pre-reading effect is determined based on whether or not the specified number of executions is exceeded and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern is determined, but is not limited thereto. For example, in response to the input of a prefetch command that is out of place, whether or not the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command exceeds the specified number of executions after the entry rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game, Whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect may be determined based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient. As a specific example, a loss reach fluctuation pattern that is lost after the first to fourth super reach is executed and a big hit change pattern that is a big hit after the first to fourth super reach are specified. . Then, when a prefetch command that is a big hit or a prefetch command that becomes an outlier reach fluctuation pattern is input, the prefetching is performed based on the prefetch command and the number of executions of the variable game after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. An effect may be executed. In addition, for example, when a super-reach effect with a high jackpot expectation degree is executed and a super-reach effect with a high jackpot expectation level is executed, the look ahead is performed with a higher probability than when a super reach effect with a low jackpot expectation level is executed. The execution contents and the production contents with high expectation degree of jackpot may be determined. Further, for example, it is preferable to specify a variation pattern determined in the same manner depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of executing the variation game.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when a pre-read command is input in the non-entrance rate improvement state, a variable game corresponding to the pre-read command is executed after the provision of the enter rate improvement state is completed. Whether or not to execute the prefetch effect may be determined based on whether or not the number of times is exceeded and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the configuration in which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, in the configuration in which the probability variation state is given with an upper limit of the execution of the predetermined upper limit number of fluctuation games being given, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished. In this case, a predetermined counting start condition may be satisfied. In this case, it is preferable that the specified number of executions is smaller than the upper limit number of times of the probability variation state.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, the predetermined counting start condition is established when the grant of the entrance rate improvement state is finished or the grant of the probability variation state is finished without triggering a big hit. Also good. In other words, a predetermined counting start condition may be established after the gaming state is changed, such as a state in which the entering rate is improved to a non-entry rate improving state and a probability changing state to a non-probable changing state, and the gaming state changes The number of executions of the variation game executed after the counting may be counted, and whether or not the prefetch effect can be performed may be determined based on the counting result and the value of the variation pattern determination random number. As a specific example, when the main control CPU 30a resets the main operation flag when a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given is set in the execution counter, A value indicating the number of executions (for example, “30”) is set. Then, the main control CPU 30a decrements the execution number counter by “1” every time the variable game is executed. As a result, a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied when the application of the improved entrance rate is completed, and the main control CPU 30a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. To do. Then, the main control CPU 30a varies the variation pattern determination condition depending on whether or not the execution counter is “0”. On the other hand, the presentation control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the pre-read command, and whether or not the provision of the improved entrance rate state is ended in the variable game corresponding to the pre-read command based on the sub-action flag and the sub-operation number flag. Identify in advance. Then, if the CPU 31a for effect control specifies in advance that the provision of the entrance rate improvement state is finished in the variable game corresponding to the pre-read command, a value indicating the specified number of executions in the advance execution counter (for example, “30”). )). Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the pre-execution counter when triggered by the input of the prefetch command. As a result, a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied when the application of the entrance rate improvement state is completed, and the effect control CPU 31a determines in advance the number of executions of the variable game executed after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. To be specific. The main control CPU 30a can specify the variation pattern even when the variation pattern determination condition is different depending on whether or not the pre-execution counter is “0”.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of variable games may be executed. Further, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the regular game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 22b is increased, and the fluctuation due to the special symbol It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the game variation time.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a probability variation passing area is provided in the big winning device 23, and a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is ended by the game ball passing through the probability variation passing area. Good. Further, for example, an upper limit number of times may be provided for the provision of the probability variation state. In addition, for example, there may be a case where the improved entrance rate is not given after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, the type of jackpot and the type of jackpot game can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the second start winning device 22 and the big winning device 23 are in the open state in which game balls are allowed to enter, and in the closed state in which game balls are not allowed to enter. Even if the second start winning opening 22a and the big winning opening 23a are not actually closed, it is only necessary to be able to operate so as not to detect the entry of the game ball without guiding the game ball to the area for detecting the entry. . Further, for example, an open state in which game balls can easily enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot easily enter may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. Further, an effect control means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type two types of mixing machines, or the like.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The variation pattern determination means controls the variation pattern determination condition to be different depending on whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied exceeds the specified number of executions. It is characterized by performing.

  (B) comprising a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state, wherein the predetermined counting start condition can be established after the gaming state is changed by the gaming state control means; The number of executions of the symbol variation game executed after the state changes is counted.

  SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SOL1 ... Large prize solenoid, SOL2 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid, YB ... Game board, 11 ... Special symbol display device 16 ... Production display device, 21 ... First start winning device, 21a ... First start winning port, 22 ... Second start winning device, 22a ... Second start winning port, 22b ... Opening / closing member, 23 ... Large winning device, 25 ... Actuation gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (random number acquisition means, random number storage means, jackpot determination means, variation pattern determination means, gaming state control means, execution frequency count means), 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU (execution number prior specification means, advance notice production determination means, production control means), 1b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed according to the game ball entering the starting means,
Triggered by the start of FIG pattern change games, the jackpot determination means for determining whether symbol variation game becomes big hit,
Triggered by the start of FIG pattern variation game, based on a determination result of the jackpot determination means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the symbol variation games,
Information generation means for generating information that can specify whether the specific symbol variation game corresponding to the entry is a big hit, triggered by the game ball entering the starter;
A prior notice 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 based on the information generated by the information generating means;
If it is determined by the prior notice effect determining means to execute the prior notice effect, the prior notice effect is executed in at least one of the symbol variation games executed before the specific symbol variation game. Production control means for performing control,
An execution number counting means for counting the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied;
And a number of executions advance specifying means for specifying in advance the number of times of execution of the symbol variation games to the specific symbol variable game from the predetermined count start condition is satisfied is executed,
The information generated by the information generating means can specify information for determining a variation pattern of the specific symbol variation game,
The variation pattern determination means can vary the determination condition of the variation pattern based on the number of executions of the symbol variation game counted by the execution count counting means,
The prior notice effect determining means determines whether to execute the prior notice effect based on the information generated by the information generating means and the number of executions specified by the execution number prior specifying means. And
If the predetermined number start condition is determined to be satisfied in the symbol variation game that is executed before the specific symbol variation game, the execution number prior identification unit counts the number of execution times in the specific symbol variation game. A gaming machine that specifies the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the predetermined counting start condition is established by means .