JP6280686B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine in advance determined beforehand determining effect contents of symbol variation game before the time for starting the symbol variation game based on the stored as startup hold ball game ball is performed.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, in order to improve the interest of the player, an effect that continuously executes a predetermined effect across multiple symbol variation games (hereinafter referred to as “pre- (For example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, when the value of the big hit determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the start winning opening is a value indicating the big hit, execution of the pre-effect is determined. Then, when there are a plurality of starting reserved balls when the execution of the pre-effect is determined, the pre-effect is executed from the symbol variation game before the symbol variation game that becomes the big hit effect. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit from the symbol variation game several times before, and the willingness to continue the game can be improved.

JP 2004-024635 A

By the way, the prior determination is performed before starting the symbol variation game based on the game ball stored as the start holding ball. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is changed when the jackpot lottery is won .

The present invention has such has been made in view of the problems existing in the prior art points, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which can improve the interest in the matter before presentation.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is 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. The start period big hit determining means for determining whether or not the big hit is made when starting the symbol variation game, and whether or not the start big hit determining means performs the big hit before the big hit determination is executed. Pre-start big hit determining means for determining whether the pre-start big hit determining means and prior effect execution control for executing a pre-effect to notify the contents of the effect accompanying the symbol variable game before starting the symbol variable game to be determined And when the pre-production includes a holding memory in which a reach is executed before the symbol variation game that has been determined by the pre-start big hit determining unit. Reach is executed before the first pre-production that can be executed in any case where there is no reserved memory where the reach is executed and the symbol variation game that is the target of the determination by the pre-start big hit determination means And a second preliminary presentation that is prohibited from being executed when there is a reserved storage, and the first preliminary presentation is determined by the pre-start big hit determination means and the start period big hit determination When the reach effect content, which is the variation content of the symbol variation game, changes when it is determined by the means, the execution is prohibited, while the second prior effect is determined by the pre-start big hit determination means. it is capable of executing even if at the time, which was the subject of the determination by the onset jackpot determination means and when the subject changes the reach effect contents is a change the contents of the symbol variation game, the first thing Effect is summarized in that already the case even feasible newly first pre effect is running.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve player's interest in the matter before presentation.

The front view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. The schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect of production | presentation mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the hold image display area displayed by an individual display mode, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the hold image display region displayed by a number display mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the production group distribution table referred at the time of loss. Explanatory drawing explaining the production group distribution table referred at the time of a hit. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern distribution table referred at the time of normal mode and 1st latent accuracy mode setting. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern distribution table referred at the time of the 2nd latent accuracy mode and finalization mode setting. The flowchart which shows the flow of a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch command setting process. Explanatory drawing explaining the specific content specified with the kind of prefetch command, and a prefetch command. The flowchart which shows the flow of an effect setting process. The flowchart which shows the flow of an effect execution process. The timing chart which shows the flow of a hold change production. The timing chart which shows the flow of countdown production. The timing chart which shows the flow of the pending | holding change effect in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern distribution table in 3rd Embodiment. The timing chart which shows the flow of the pending | holding change effect in 3rd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is mounted in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine.
In addition, a 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the special-figure variation game, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is also confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line. In the following, there are cases where the symbol variation game of the decoration corresponding to the special symbol variation game is collectively referred to as a “design variation game”.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 11, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for the special figure variation game stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the stored number of the starting reserved balls for the special figure variation game is indicated as “the number of reserved memories”. The reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball enters the start prize opening 15A, 15B arranged on the game board 10, while it is decremented by “1” when the special figure variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A, 15B during the special figure variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of executions of the special figure variation game that is pending execution.

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

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

  For example, it is assumed that two game balls have entered the upper start winning opening 15A in a state in which no one stored ball is stored. In this case, the two individual display areas H1 and H2 are displayed in an on-hold display mode (indicated by colored circles in FIG. 5A), while the remaining individual display areas H3 and H4 are reserved. The image is displayed in a non-display mode (indicated by a circle without color in FIG. 5A). As a result, a hold image (a mode of display with hold) indicating the symbol variation game on hold based on the start hold ball is displayed. Moreover, in the following description, the mode of display with hold may be shown as hold image X1. Each time the suspended symbol variation game is executed, the individual display area corresponding to the executed symbol variation game is displayed in a state of no hold display. Therefore, the player can grasp the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended only by counting the number of the individual display areas that are in the display mode with hold. The display mode of the hold image display area H is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Details will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the game board 10, an upper start winning opening 15A (starting detecting means) having an upper winning opening 15a as a entrance for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. Yes. An upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided in the back of the upper start winning opening 15A as start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The upper start winning opening 15A can give a starting condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the upper start opening switch SW1.

  Further, below the upper start winning opening 15A, a lower start winning opening 15B (starting detecting means) having a lower winning opening 15b as a game ball receiving opening is disposed. The lower start winning opening 15B is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The lower start winning opening 15B is in an open state in which the entrance is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is easy to enter, while the entrance ball is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 16 It is considered as a closed state where it is difficult to enter the ball. That is, the opening / closing blade 16 changes the lower winning opening 15b of the lower start winning opening 15B from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. A lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided in the back of the lower start winning port 15B as a start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The lower start winning opening 15B can give a starting condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the lower start opening switch SW2.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the lower start winning opening 15B is opened. Then, when the lottery per lot is won, it becomes easier to enter the game ball into the lower start prize opening 15B by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the special figure variation game. You can get an opportunity.

  Also, a large winning opening 20 as a special winning means is disposed below the lower start winning opening 15B. The special winning opening 20 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and includes a special winning opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of the special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4).

  A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 20. The big winning opening 20 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the entering gaming balls with the count switch SW3. The big winning opening 20 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 21 during the big hit game, so that a game ball is allowed to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is generated. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is ended, a variation time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “shortening state”) advantageous to the player is given. In the variable state, when the variation time of the general game that derives the lottery result of the lottery per drawing is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”)) Also, in the variable state, the lottery probability of the lottery per regular map varies from low probability to high probability, and in the variable state, when the normal lottery is won, The opening / closing blade 16 opens and closes a number of times, and in the variable state, the opening / closing blade 16 is based on the fact that one lottery was won per time when the lottery was won per ordinary drawing. The opening time is longer than that in the non-variable state.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is a big hit until the next big hit occurs, until the predetermined variable upper limit number of symbol variation game is completed, or before the upper limit number of change is reached. It is given until it is done. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 15B per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state where the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 16 and is also a state where the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

Hereinafter, the type of jackpot defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the following description, as the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, the non-probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “low accuracy + no change”, and the probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “high accuracy + change”. None ”. Further, the non-probability change state and the change state are indicated as “low accuracy + change”, and the probability change state and the change state are indicated as “high accuracy + change”.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the special winning opening 20 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 20 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). It is released until a ball enters or until a predetermined round game time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is finished.

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

  In determining the jackpot symbol (special figure), a special figure distribution random number, which will be described later, is used, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the special figure distribution random number. In the jackpot symbol (special figure), for each special figure, a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for special figure distribution (in the present embodiment, all 200 integer values from 0 to 199) are given by a predetermined number (this number) In the embodiment, it is distributed one by one.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, 118 values from special figure distribution random numbers “0” to “117” are distributed to symbol A. On the other hand, 22 random numbers for special figure distribution “118” to “139” are distributed to symbol B. In addition, 20 random numbers for special figure distribution “140” to “159” are distributed to symbol C. In addition, the special figure distribution random numbers “160” to “173” are distributed to the symbol D. In addition, the special figure distribution random numbers “174” to “186” are distributed to symbol E. In addition, 13 random numbers for special figure distribution “187” to “199” are distributed to symbol F.

In the present embodiment, when the symbols A to F are determined, a value for distinguishing the symbols A to F is set in a special symbol type flag (to be described later) for grasping the determined symbols. Yes.
As shown in FIG. 2, the big hit of symbol A gives 16 rounds of big hit game, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (shown as “No question” in the figure), A probable change state and a short change state are given until the big hit lottery is won. In the following description, the big hit of the pattern A is indicated as “big hit A”.

  The big hit of symbol B gives 8 rounds of big win game, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game ends, until the next big hit lottery wins is given . In the following description, the big hit of the symbol B is indicated as “big hit B”.

  The big hit of the symbol C gives a four-round big hit game, and gives a promiscuous state until the next big hit lottery is won after the big hit game ends, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery win. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol C gives a variable state under different conditions after the jackpot game is ended, depending on the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery win. Specifically, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change” or “high probability + no change” (shown as “no change” in the figure), the change state Is not granted. On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + variation” or “high probability + variation” (shown as “with variation” in the figure), the variation upper limit number is 100 times The variable state is given. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol C is indicated as “big hit C”.

  The big hits of symbols D to F give a four-round big hit game and, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, do not give a probability change state (provide a non-probability change state) after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the jackpots of symbols D to F are given a variable state under different conditions after the jackpot game ends, depending on the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery win. Specifically, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change” or “high probability + no change”, no change state is given. On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + shortage” or “high probability + shortage”, the number of times corresponding to the big hit is set as the number of times of change upper and lower. Specifically, the upper limit number of times of change is determined to be “100” for design D, the upper limit of change is set to “50” for design E, and the upper limit of change is set to “30” for design F. ing. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol D is indicated as “big hit D”, the big hit of the symbol E is indicated as “big hit E”, and the big hit of the symbol F is indicated as “big hit F”.

  In the present embodiment, the round game time of jackpots A and B is set to the first round time (for example, 25 seconds), while the round game time of jackpots C to F is the second round time shorter than the first round time. (For example, 0.2 seconds). As a result, the longer the round game time of one round, the more opportunities for the player to obtain more prize balls. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible for the player to be more advantageous for the player when the probability variation state is given than when the probability variation state is not granted, and also when the probability variation state is not granted. It is possible for the player to be given a state that is more advantageous for the player. And when the change state is given, it can become a state more advantageous for a player, so that there are many change upper limit frequency | counts. Thereby, in this embodiment, it is defined as a big hit that gives a privilege advantageous to the player in the order of big hit F <hit E <hit D <hit C <hit B <hit A.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes are set in order to notify the player of the possibility that the probability variation state is given. The effect mode is for notifying the player of the possibility of the probability variation state being given depending on the display mode of the effect display device 11. In addition, the effect display device 11 can be configured excluding the ornament displayed in the symbol variation game by the ornament, and the background image displayed on the back of the ornament is set for each effect mode. The player can grasp the type of effect mode set from the type of background image displayed on the effect display device 11.

As an effect mode in the present embodiment, a normal mode M1, a first latent accuracy mode M2, a second latent accuracy mode M3, and a confirmation mode M4 are set.
The normal mode M1 is an effect mode set when “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. The normal mode M1 is a rendering mode with the lowest degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as a certainty expectation degree of expectation) to which a certain variation state is given, as compared with other rendering modes.

  The first latent accuracy mode M2 is an effect mode that is set when “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. The first latent mode M2 is an effect mode that has a higher probability of expected change than the normal mode M1 and a lower expected probability of change than the confirmed mode M4.

  The second latent mode M3 is an effect mode that is set when "low accuracy + variation" or "high accuracy + variation". The second latent mode M3 is an effect mode that has a higher probability of expected change than the normal mode M1 and a lower expected probability of change than the determined mode M4.

The confirmation mode M4 is an effect mode that is set when “high accuracy + variation exists”. The confirmation mode M4 is an effect mode with the highest probability of expected change compared to other effect modes.
Hereinafter, transition modes of the production modes associated with each type of jackpot will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that “A” to “F” in FIG. 3 correspond to the types of jackpots described above.

First, the transition mode of the effect mode when the big hit A or big hit B is won will be described.
When the big hit A or big hit B is won, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery win and the type of the effect mode that is set, after the big hit game is finished, the mode shifts to the fixed mode M4.

Next, a transition mode of the production mode when winning big hit C, big hit D, big hit E, or big hit F will be described.
When winning big hit C, big hit D, big hit E, or big hit F, if the normal mode M1 or the first latent mode M2 was set at the time of the big hit lottery, the first latent mode will be Move to M2. If the big hit lottery is not won when the first latent probability mode M2 is set and the transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the normal mode M1 is won, the first latent probability mode M2 to the normal mode M1 are selected. Migrate to Also, if the big hit C, big hit D, big hit E, or big hit F is won, and if the second latent probability mode M3 or the confirmed mode M4 was set at the time of the big hit lottery win, The mode shifts to the accuracy mode M3. Then, after the transition to the second latent probability mode M3, when the variable speed upper limit number of symbol variation game is executed, the transition from the second latent probability mode M3 to the first latent probability mode M2 is performed with the end of the variable speed state. .

  When the big hit C or big hit D is won, after the symbol variation game is executed 100 times in the second latent probability mode M3, the first latent probability mode M2 is set from the 101th symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the big hit E is won, after the 50th symbol variation game is performed in the second latency mode M3, the first latency mode M2 is set from the 51th symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the big hit F is won, after the 30th symbol variation game is performed in the second latency mode M3, the first latency mode M2 is set from the 31st symbol variation game. In other words, the number of symbol variation games performed in the second latent mode M3 differs depending on the type of winning big hit.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, a main control board 30 as a main control means for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. In addition, an effect control board 31 is provided as effect control means on the rear side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and necessary data. A main control RAM 30c capable of writing and reading is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various solenoids SOL1, SOL2, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14.

  The main control CPU 30a also determines a jackpot determination random number (a hit determination random number), a special figure distribution random number (a jackpot game specifying random number), a reach determination random number, a universal figure determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution. A random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as random numbers for use (variation content determination random numbers) at predetermined intervals is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure allocating random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be generated when the jackpot is made, that is, the special chart having the jackpot symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. The random number for variation pattern distribution is a random number used when selecting a variation pattern that determines the variation content of the symbol variation game.

  In this embodiment, a variation pattern is selected using three types of variation pattern distribution random numbers F1, F2, and F3. The three types of variation pattern distribution random numbers F1, F2, and F3 have different numerical value ranges (ranges in which random number values are updated in the random number update process), and have different uses in the process related to the selection of the variation pattern. ing.

  The variation pattern distribution random number F1 functions as a random number used when specifying an effect group (effect groups EA to EL in FIGS. 6 and 7) associated with one or more change patterns. The variation pattern distribution random number F2 functions as a random number used when any variation pattern is identified from the identified effect group. Further, the random number F3 for allocating the variation pattern functions as a random number used when specifying the effect group when the big hit lottery is not won.

The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.
The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, an outlier content determination value, etc.).

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The big hit judgment value is a low probability big hit judgment value (low probability judgment value) used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state and a high probability big hit judgment value (high probability judgment) used in the big hit lottery in the probability variation state. Value). The set number of high-accuracy determination values is set larger than the set number of low-accuracy determination values. Further, the high accuracy determination value includes a low accuracy determination value. The low-accuracy determination value and the high-accuracy determination value have different total numbers, but some of the set values are common values. The common value is a value that matches the value of the jackpot determination random number in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the high accuracy determination value, other values except the common value are non-common values different from the low accuracy determination value (common value). The non-common value may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not match the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common value coincides with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street). As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the number of reach determination values varies depending on the presence / absence of a variable state and the number of reserved memories.

  The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the lottery per common figure, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for determination per common figure. It should be noted that the number of judgment values per common map varies depending on whether or not there is a variable state. Specifically, it is determined that the set value of the determination value per universal figure in the variable state is larger than the determination value per normal figure in the non-variable state.

  The outlier determination value is a determination value used when specifying the production group when the big hit lottery is not won, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the random number F3 for distributing the variation pattern (all 233 integers from 0 to 232). ).

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

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

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery, and finally the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big winning lottery nor the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern defined in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the variation patterns P <b> 1 to P <b> 3 are variation patterns for the variation variation that can be selected when neither of the big hit lottery or the reach lottery is won. The fluctuation pattern P1 is associated with “normal fluctuation” as fluctuation contents, the fluctuation pattern P2 is associated with “shortening fluctuation” as fluctuation contents, and the fluctuation pattern P3 is associated with “super-shortening fluctuation” as fluctuation contents. Yes. In “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of symbols (decorative diagrams) in each symbol sequence is stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column). A symbol is derived. In the “shortening variation” and “super-shortening variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol is derived to each symbol sequence. In “Normal fluctuation” and “Reduced fluctuation”, the “Reduced fluctuation” has a shorter fluctuation time, and in “Reduced fluctuation” and “Super shortened fluctuation”, the “Ultra reduced fluctuation” However, the variation time is set short.

  The variation patterns P4 to P12 (see FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) and the variation pattern P12a (see FIG. 9) are variation patterns for losing reach variation that can be selected when winning the lottery lottery and winning the reach lottery. Has been. Further, the variation patterns P13 to P25 (see FIGS. 8 and 9) and the variation pattern P21a (see FIG. 9) are variation patterns for big hit variation that can be selected when the big hit lottery is won.

  The fluctuation patterns P4 to P6 and P13 to P15 are respectively associated with normal reach NR1 to NR3 as fluctuation contents. Further, the super reach SR4 to the super reach SR13 are associated with the change patterns P7 to P12 and P16 to P25, respectively, as the change contents.

  On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns P12a and P21a are associated with the super reach SR9a as the fluctuation contents. Since the variation patterns P12a and P21a are set only in the table shown in FIG. 9, the variation patterns are exclusively used when there is a variation.

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

  In this way, by developing the content of the reach production in multiple stages, the player's expectation for the big hit can be changed, and the post-development production compared to the production before development (normal reach) (Super Reach) has a higher expectation of jackpot. The jackpot expectation degree indicates the ratio of the appearance rate when the jackpot is achieved to the total appearance rate when the appearance rates when the jackpot is different from the appearance rate when the jackpot is reached. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher as the ratio of the appearance rate when the big hit is larger than the overall appearance rate. In addition, the degree of expectation for jackpots is also different for reach production classified as super reach.

  The variation patterns described above are set in a variation pattern distribution table set in accordance with the presence or absence of a variable state, as shown in FIGS. Further, a plurality of effect groups are set in the variation pattern distribution table. Each effect group is associated with one or more variation patterns, and the variation pattern distribution random number F2 is allocated. Thereby, one variation pattern can be specified by the effect group and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2.

Hereinafter, the production group will be described.
FIG. 8 is a fluctuation pattern distribution table TA2 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as table TA2) referred to when there is no change, while FIG. 9 illustrates a change pattern distribution table TB2 (referred to when there is a change). Hereinafter, it may be indicated as a table TB2. The tables TA2 and TB2 are stored in the main control ROM 30b.

And as shown in FIG.8 and FIG.9, 12 types of production groups EA-EL are set in this embodiment.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in the variation pattern distribution table TA2, the variation pattern P1 for deviation variation is classified for the effect group EA, and only the variation pattern P1 can be selected. The values of the random numbers F2 for allocating the variation pattern are distributed. Further, the variation pattern P2 for deviation variation is classified for the effect group EB, and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 is distributed so that only the variation pattern P2 can be selected. Further, the variation pattern P3 for deviation variation is classified for the effect group EC, and the variation pattern distribution random number F2 is distributed so that only the variation pattern P3 can be selected.

  Further, variation patterns P4, P5, and P6 for variation of outlier reach are classified for the production group ED, and a random number for variation pattern distribution is selected so that any one of the variation patterns P4 to P6 can be selected. The value of F2 is assigned. Further, variation patterns P13, P14, and P15 for jackpot variation are classified for the effect group EG, and variation pattern distribution random number F2 is selected so that any one of the variation patterns P13 to P15 can be selected. The value of is distributed. Thereafter, for the production groups EE and EF, a plurality of variation patterns for deviation reach variation are classified, and the value of the random number F2 for variation pattern distribution so that any one of the classified variation patterns can be selected. Is distributed. Also, for the effect groups EH to EL, a plurality of variation patterns for jackpot variation are classified, and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 is set so that any one of the classified variation patterns can be selected. It is distributed.

  As a result, the production groups EA to EC are production groups that specify variation patterns for deviation variation. In addition, the production groups ED to EF are production groups that specify variation patterns for variation in outlier reach. Further, the production groups EG to EL are production groups that specify variation patterns for big hit variation. In the present embodiment, the same variation pattern is not classified in different production groups.

Next, the effect group and the variation pattern in the variation pattern distribution table TB2 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the fluctuation pattern distribution table TB2, in addition to the fluctuation patterns P10, P11, P12 for deviation reach fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern P12a for deviation reach fluctuation is classified for the effect group EF. Yes. Further, for the effect group EI, in addition to the variation patterns P19, P20, P21 for the big hit variation, the variation pattern P21a for the big hit variation is classified. For the other effect groups, the same variation patterns as the variation pattern distribution table TA2 are classified. However, the selection ratio of each variation pattern is different in the variation pattern distribution tables TA2 and TB2.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern distribution tables TA2 and TB2 correspond to a variation content group that defines a plurality of variation patterns. Further, since the variation pattern distribution tables TA2 and TB2 are determined by the presence or absence of the variable state, the timing at which the presence or absence of the variable state is switched corresponds to the arrival of a predetermined switching timing. In addition, the period during which the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern distribution tables TA2 and TB2, that is, the period until the presence / absence of the variable state is switched corresponds to the specific period.

  And as shown in FIG.6 and FIG.7, the effect group mentioned above is set in multiple in the effect group distribution table set according to whether it becomes a big hit. Each production group is assigned a random pattern distribution random number F1. Thereby, it is comprised so that one production group can be specified with the value of the random number F1 for fluctuation pattern distribution.

  FIG. 6 is an effect group distribution table TA1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as table TA1) for specifying the effect group at the time of loss. On the other hand, FIG. 7 is an effect group distribution table TB1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as table TB1) for specifying the effect group at the time of the big hit. The tables TA1 and TB1 are stored in the main control ROM 30b. 6 and 7, “F1” indicates the variation pattern distribution random number F1, and “F3” indicates the variation pattern distribution random number F3.

  When it is not a big hit, the table TA1 shown in FIG. 6 is referred to. Furthermore, in the table TA1, the variation pattern distribution random number that identifies the effect group is determined by the presence / absence of the variable state, the numerical value that the variation pattern distribution random number F3 can take, the number of reserved storage, and the reach determination random number that can be taken. The range of numerical values that F1 can take is different.

  More specifically, when the variable state is not given, if the value of the acquired random number F3 for variation pattern distribution is any one of “0” to “3”, the number of stored storage and the acquired Regardless of the value of the reach determination random number, the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed so that any one of the effect groups ED to EF can be selected. In the present embodiment, the four values from “0” to “3” that can be taken by the variation pattern distribution random number F3 are values for executing the reach effect regardless of the value of the random number for reach determination. Is set as On the other hand, 229 values from “4” to “232” that can be taken by the random number F3 for fluctuation pattern distribution are set as values for executing the reach effect according to the values that can be taken by the random numbers for reach determination. Yes.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 6, if the value of the obtained random number F3 for distribution pattern variation is any one of “4” to “232”, it matches the reach determination value set according to the number of reserved storage. When the value of the reach determination random number is acquired, the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed so that any one of the production groups ED to EF can be selected. However, the numerical range of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1 determined for the production groups ED to EF is set to be different depending on the number of reserved memories.

  More specifically, when the reserved storage number is “0” or “1”, when the reach determination random number value that matches the reach determination value is acquired, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1 can take “ 163 values from “0” to “162” are assigned to the production group ED. On the other hand, 59 values from “163” to “221” that can be taken by the random number F1 for allocating the variation pattern are distributed to the production group EE. Also, 17 values from “222” to “238” that can be taken by the random number F1 for distributing the distribution pattern are distributed to the production group EF.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, when the reach determination random number value that matches the reach determination value is acquired, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1 can take “0” to “153”. 154 values are assigned to the production group ED. On the other hand, 65 values from “154” to “218” that can be taken by the random number F1 for distributing the variation pattern are distributed to the production group EE. In addition, 20 values from “219” to “238” that the variation pattern distribution random number F1 can take are distributed to the production group EF.

  In the present embodiment, in the non-variable state, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction of 1 at the start of the symbol variation game is “0” or “1”, the reach determination value is “0” to “28”. 29 are defined. In the non-variable state, when the number of reserved memories after subtracting 1 at the start of the symbol variation game is “2”, 19 reach values “0” to “18” are determined. In the non-variable state, when the number of reserved memories after subtracting 1 at the start of the symbol variation game is “3”, three reach determination values “0” to “2” are determined. In this way, the reach determination value in the non-variable state is set so that the range of values that can be taken differs depending on the number of reserved memories, but even if the number of reserved memories differs, some of them will take the same value. Is set to get. That is, the reach determination value always includes the values “0” to “2” in the range. In the present embodiment, values “0” to “2” are common reach determination values, while values “3” to “28” are non-common reach determination values. In addition, values from “29” to “240” are non-reach determination values.

  On the other hand, when the reach determination random number value that does not match the reach determination value set in accordance with the number of reserved memories is acquired, the variation pattern distribution is performed so that an effect group different from the effect groups ED to EF can be selected. The value of the random number for use F1 is distributed.

  More specifically, when the reserved storage number is “0” or “1” and the reach determination random number value that does not match the reach determination value is acquired, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1 can take “ 239 values from “0” to “238” are assigned to the production group EA. When the number of reserved memories is “2”, when a reach determination random number value that does not match the reach determination value is acquired, 239 values from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number F1 for fluctuation pattern distribution Is assigned to the production group EB. When the number of reserved memories is “3”, when a reach determination random number value that does not match the reach determination value is acquired, 239 values “0” to “238” that can be taken by the variation pattern distribution random number F1 Is assigned to the production group EC.

  On the other hand, when the variable state is assigned, the production groups are associated in the same manner as when the variable state is not assigned. That is, if the value of the obtained random number F3 for variation pattern distribution is any one of “0” to “3”, the production group ED˜ The variable pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed so that any one of the EFs can be selected.

  On the other hand, if the value of the obtained random number F3 for variation pattern distribution is any one of “4” to “232”, the reach determination that matches the reach determination value as in the case where the variable state is not given. When the random number value for operation is acquired, the variation pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed so that any one of the production groups ED to EF can be selected. However, the numerical range of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1 determined for the production groups ED to EF is set to be different depending on the number of reserved memories. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable state is given, three values from “0” to “2” are determined as reach determination values regardless of the value of the number of reserved storage.

  On the other hand, when the value of the reach determination random number that does not match the reach determination value is acquired, the effect groups EA to EC are associated with each other according to the number of reserved memories, as in the case where the variable state is not given. ing.

Next, the effect group selected when it is a big hit will be described.
In the case of a big hit, the table TB1 shown in FIG. 7 is referred to. Further, in the table TB1, the numerical value range that can be taken by the variation pattern distribution random number F1 that specifies the effect group is varied depending on the presence / absence of the variable state and the type of jackpot.

  More specifically, when the variable state is not given, the special figure distribution random number value (118 from “0” to “117”) for identifying the big hit A is acquired. The value of the random number F1 for allocating the variation pattern is distributed so that any one of the groups EG to EJ can be selected.

  On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, when the special figure distribution random numbers (22 from “118” to “139”) for identifying the big hit B are acquired, the production groups EG to EI The variable pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed so that any one of them can be selected.

  On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, when the special figure distribution random numbers (20 from “140” to “159”) for identifying the jackpot C are acquired, only the effect group EK is acquired. The values of the random numbers F1 for allocating the variation pattern are distributed so that they can be selected. Also, when the variable state is given, when the special figure distribution random numbers (40 from “160” to “199”) for identifying the big hits D to F are acquired, the production group EL The variable pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed so that only can be selected.

  On the other hand, even when the variable state is assigned, different effect groups are associated with each other according to the type of jackpot, as in the case where the variable state is not assigned. The values of the random numbers F1 for allocating the variation pattern are distributed so that they can be selected.

  In the present embodiment, the number of variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to be associated with each effect group is varied according to the presence or absence of a variation state, and the variation patterns classified into the effect groups are differentiated or associated with the variation patterns. The number of variation pattern distribution random numbers F2 is varied. As a result, even if the values of the same variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 and F2 are acquired, if the gaming state at the time of random number acquisition and the game start and the number of reserved memories differ, A pattern may be specified.

In the present embodiment, the main control ROM 30b that stores the variation pattern distribution tables TA2 and TB2 functions as a variation content storage unit that stores the variation content of the symbol variation game.
Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites the value before update by updating the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals and storing (setting) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The effect control CPU 31a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which the symbol variation game is started). The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  In addition, in the effect control ROM 31b, the effect group distribution tables TA1 and TB1 stored in the main control ROM 30b and the sub effect group that defines the same effect groups and change patterns as the change pattern assignment tables TA2 and TB2 are stored. A distribution table and a sub-side variation pattern distribution table are stored. In the present embodiment, the effect control ROM 31b that stores the sub-side effect group distribution table and the sub-side variation pattern distribution table functions as the sub-side variation content storage means.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process ends.

First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10, first, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B (step S11). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the upper start port switch SW1 or the lower start port switch SW2 detects a game ball is input.

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

  If the determination result of step S12 is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved memory number and rewrites the reserved memory number (step S13). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to represent the number of reserved memories after the addition of 1. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires the jackpot determination random number value, the special figure distribution random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step S14).

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the type of jackpot specified by the special figure distribution random number in the special figure type flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after adding 1 in the transmission buffer. The hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B is stored in the main control RAM 30c as a start holding ball by the process of step S13. For this reason, the main control RAM 30c functions as a holding storage means for storing the starting holding ball. In the present embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 are obtained by the process of step S14. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a functions as a random number acquisition unit that acquires various random number values. The main control RAM 30c functions as random number storage means for storing various random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game being held. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to represent the hold memory number after the 1 subtraction when the hold memory number is decremented by 1. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command instructing the hold storage number after 1 subtraction in the transmission buffer.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the reserved storage number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the start hold ball stored most quickly among the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and executes a jackpot determination (a jackpot lottery) as to whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not a probability variation state is given. In the present embodiment, when starting the symbol variation game, that is, the main control CPU 30a that performs the big hit determination in the special symbol start processing functions as the start period determination means.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved memory number, and based on the read special figure distribution random number value. The jackpot symbol in the figure is determined as a special symbol for the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the jackpot symbol in the special symbol start process functions as a jackpot game determination means. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a checks the gaming state when the special symbol start process is started from the value set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a refers to the presence / absence of the confirmed variable state in the effect group distribution table TB1 (FIG. 7), and the effect group associated with the jackpot specified by the value of the special figure distribution random number. One of the effect groups is specified based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1. Then, the main control CPU 30a specifies the variation pattern distribution table TA2 (FIG. 8) or the variation pattern distribution table TB2 (FIG. 9) with reference to the confirmed presence or absence of the variable state. Next, the main control CPU 30a uses one of the big hit fluctuations based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F2 from the fluctuation patterns associated with the specified effect group in the specified tables TA2 and TB2. Identify the fluctuation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a value that makes a big hit. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F3 associated with the reserved storage number, and compares the content determination value with the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F3. When the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F3 coincides with the deviation content determination value, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and for the variation of the deviation reach. Select and determine the variation pattern.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a checks the gaming state when the special symbol start process is started from the value set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a refers to the presence / absence of the confirmed variable state in the effect group distribution table TA1 (FIG. 6), and distributes the variation pattern regardless of the number of reserved memories and the random number for reach determination. One production group is specified based on the value of the random number F1. Then, the main control CPU 30a identifies the sorting table TA2 or the sorting table TB2 with reference to the confirmed presence / absence of the variable state. Next, the main control CPU 30a, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 from among the variation patterns associated with the identified effect group in the identified tables TA2 and TB2, any outlier reach variation. Identify variation patterns for

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F3 does not match the outlier content determination value, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number and uses the reach determination value. The random number value is compared with the reach determination value, and reach determination (reach lottery) is performed to determine whether or not reach is reached. Note that the reach determination value is changed depending on whether or not a variable state is given and the number of reserved memories. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, so that the special symbol display device 12 determines the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displays the special symbol for the deviation reach variation. Select and determine the variation pattern.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a checks the gaming state when the special symbol start process is started from the value set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a refers to the presence / absence of the confirmed variable state in the effect group distribution table TA1, and specifies any effect group based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1. Then, the main control CPU 30a identifies the sorting table TA2 or the sorting table TB2 with reference to the confirmed presence / absence of the variable state. Next, the main control CPU 30a, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 from among the variation patterns associated with the identified effect group in the identified tables TA2 and TB2, any outlier reach variation. Identify variation patterns for

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a checks the gaming state when the special symbol start process is started from the value set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a refers to the presence / absence of the confirmed variable state in the effect group distribution table TA1, and specifies any effect group based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1. Then, the main control CPU 30a identifies the sorting table TA2 or the sorting table TB2 with reference to the confirmed presence / absence of the variable state. Next, the main control CPU 30a uses one of the variation patterns associated with the specified effect group in the identified tables TA2 and TB2 based on the value of the random number F2 for variation pattern distribution. Identify the fluctuation pattern.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determined items to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for instructing a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the variation pattern in the special symbol start process functions as a variation content determination unit. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command corresponds to the first control command.

Further, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the big hit game to be executed by the big hit game processing for performing the big hit game.
Next, the control executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the gaming state after the end of the big hit game will be described.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag when giving the variable state, and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag when not giving the variable state, and outputs a non-operation command instructing the non-variable state. Further, when providing the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets the variable upper limit number of times set for each type of jackpot as a number of operations in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the special figure variation game is executed. When the value becomes “0”, the operation flag is set to “0” at the end of the special figure variation game. And output an inactive command.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. As a result, the gaming state during the big hit game is “low probability + no change”.

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

  More specifically, when jackpot A is instructed, [111], [333], [555], or [777] is determined as the jackpot symbol combination. On the other hand, when jackpot B is instructed, [222], [444], or [666] is determined as the jackpot symbol combination. On the other hand, when any one of the jackpots C to F is instructed, the symbol combination ([121], [232], etc.) that suggests probability variation is determined as the jackpot symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special figure, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative figure. At this time, when a variation pattern for variation in the reach reach is instructed, the effect-controlling CPU 31a determines a symbol combination (for example, [121]) including the symbol combination of reach as a decoration. The out-of-order symbol combinations including the reach symbol combinations include the same symbol combinations as the symbol combinations derived as the probability variation suggesting symbol combinations. On the other hand, when a variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination (for example, [123]) that does not include the symbol combination of reach as a decoration. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image data. Thereafter, when an all symbols stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a displays the determined decoration on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped and ends the symbol variation game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative display of the effect display device 11, and based on the measured time and the image display data, the image is displayed. The image displayed on the display unit GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  When the hold designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to display the hold image on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 in the display mode designated by the hold designation command. More specifically, when a hold designation command output after adding 1 to the number of reserved memories is input, the effect control CPU 31a produces an effect so as to increase the number of individual display areas that have a hold status by one. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. On the other hand, when a hold designation command output after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved memories is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the individual display area H1 in a non-holding mode, and the number of individual display areas that are set as a holding mode The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to decrease by one. In the present embodiment, the on-hold image display area H functions as an informing means for informing the number of execution suspension of the symbol variation game on which execution is suspended.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command, the effect control RAM 31c sets information indicating the probability change state or the change state application state in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state or a change state depending on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, when any of the big hits C to F is instructed in the non-change state, the effect control CPU 31a sets the change upper limit number of times as the sub-side operation number in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the number of sub-side operations each time a variation pattern designation command is input.

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the transition of the effect mode in a transition mode according to the trigger of the mode transition when the trigger for the transition of the predetermined mode arrives. The effect control CPU 31a grasps the set effect mode by setting a mode flag (information) indicating the type of effect mode in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the effect mode indicated by the mode flag is set every time the change game (the symbol change game with decorations) is started.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment configured as described above, it is possible to notify in advance that a symbol variation game that is advantageous for a player is stored in a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. Production is to be executed. In the present embodiment, the special effect content advantageous to the player is won in the big hit lottery, or the shift reach effect is performed in the super reach content.

Hereinafter, the types of prior effects executed in the present embodiment will be described.
As a prior effect of the present embodiment, a hold change effect and a countdown effect (continuous effect) are set. In addition, the pre-production is executed in the reserved image display area H. As shown in FIG. 5A, the reserved image display area H is always configured to display four individual display areas H1 to H4 corresponding to the upper limit number of reserved storage numbers. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 5B, the display mode of the reserved image display area H is changed so that only one display area is displayed. In the present embodiment, the execution of the countdown effect is determined to satisfy the condition.

Hereinafter, the changed hold image display area H will be described with reference to FIG.
The held image display area H after the change is composed of one display area, and is a display area different from the held image display area H before the change. Further, the display area of the reserved image display area H after the change is substantially the same as the display area per one of the individual display areas H1 to H4 in the hold image display area H before the change. Thereby, the display area of the hold image display area H after the change is smaller than the display area of the hold image display area H before the change. And since the display area of the hold image display area H after the change is small, it is also possible to display other effect images so as to overlap the display space where the hold image display area H before the change was displayed. is there.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A, 15B during the countdown effect and is stored as the start hold ball, an individual display area is displayed separately from the special hold image X2, With the special hold image X2 displayed, the hold image X1 is displayed in the individual display area. In the following description, the reserved image display area H before the change is indicated as the reserved image display area Ha, and the changed reserved image display area H is indicated as the reserved image display area Hb.

Next, the hold change effect will be described.
The hold change effect is a special display for notifying that the hold image X1 in the individual display area corresponding to the pre-determined symbol variation game is the specific effect content in the hold image display area Ha displayed in the individual display mode. It is the effect performed in the aspect changed into an aspect. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the hold change effect is executed in such a manner that the hold image X1 in the individual display area corresponding to the pre-determined symbol variation game is changed from a round shape to a block. It is like that. In addition, the hold image X1 after the change is not a broad meaning that applies to any reach effect such as “the reach effect is performed”, but a narrow sense that notifies the reach effect content when the pre-determined symbol variation game is executed. (In FIG. 5A, “R8” message identifying the super reach SR8) is described. However, the reserved image X1 that does not correspond to the symbol variation game determined in advance is not changed from the round shape. Further, in this embodiment, the super-reach is set to have a higher jackpot expectation level than the normal reach, and the jackpot expectation level is different for reach production classified as super reach. Thereby, it can be said that the kind of super reach production and the big hit expectation are notified by the hold change production.

  Then, each time the symbol variation game is executed in the reserved image display area Ha displayed in the individual display mode, the display position of the changed reserved image X1 is changed, and the symbol specified by the changed reserved image X1. Until the changing game is executed, the changed hold image X1 is displayed over a plurality of symbol changing games.

Next, the countdown effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5B, the countdown effect is a special reserved image in which Arabic numerals indicating the remaining number of times until the symbol variation game determined in advance are described in the reserved image display area Hb displayed in the number display mode. This is an effect performed in a manner of displaying X2.

  Then, in the reserved image display area Hb displayed in the number display mode, the display information is updated so that the number of the special reserved image X2 is decreased by 1 each time the symbol variation game is executed. Countdown effect is executed over a plurality of symbol variation games. That is, when “0” is displayed by the countdown, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the symbol variation game displayed as “0” may be played with the contents of the jackpot or super reach effect.

Hereinafter, processing related to the pre-production will be described.
First, the prefetch command setting process related to the prior determination will be described with reference to FIG.
In the pre-read command setting process, the big hit determination random number and the reach determination random number acquired when the winning is detected at the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower starting winning opening 15B in the special symbol input process, the pattern corresponding to the winning This is a process for determining a pre-determination (in advance) before starting the variable game and setting a pre-read command for instructing the result of the preliminary determination. Further, in the pre-read command setting process, a control command for instructing the type of jackpot specified by the random number for special figure distribution acquired when the ball is detected at the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower starting winning opening 15B, A control command for instructing the value of the random number for pattern distribution is generated. The prefetch command setting process is executed by the main control CPU 30a. The prefetch command setting process is continuously executed after the special symbol input process is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the execution time of the command setting process may be indicated as “at the time of entering (detecting) a ball to the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B”. In the following description, “at the start of the symbol variation game” refers to the execution period of the special symbol start process.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the main control CPU 30a acquires the jackpot determination random number, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value matches the common value (step S21). If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance that the start holding ball to be detected for entering in step S11 in FIG. 10 will be a big hit regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery execution. To recognize. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that it matches the common value, and sets the prefetch command in the transmission buffer (step S22). Specifically, in step S22, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that the number of reserved memories at the time of execution of the prefetch command setting process matches the common value. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S21 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the non-common value (step S24). If the determination result in step S24 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance that the start holding ball that is the target of entering detection will be a big hit only if the probability change state is given at the time of the big hit lottery execution. recognize. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that it matches the non-common value, and sets the prefetch command in the transmission buffer (step S25). Specifically, in step S25, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that the number of reserved storage at the time of executing the prefetch command setting process matches the non-common value. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S24 is negative (does not match the non-common value), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the start holding ball that is the target of the ball detection is a big hit regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery execution. Recognize in advance that it will not be. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that the main control CPU 30 is out of order, and sets the prefetch command in the transmission buffer (step S26). Specifically, in step S26, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that there is a deviation from the reserved memory number at the time of executing the prefetch command setting process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  In step S23, the main control CPU 30a generates the following prefetch commands in addition to the prefetch commands set in steps S22, S25, and S26, and sets them in the transmission buffer. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a generates a special figure type prefetch command for instructing the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) from the value set in the special symbol type flag in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the transmission buffer. Set. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a reach prefetch command for instructing the value of the reach determination random number acquired in step S14 of FIG. 10, and sets it in the transmission buffer. Furthermore, the main control CPU 30a generates first to third look-ahead commands that indicate the values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 acquired in step S14 of FIG. 10, and sets them in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the processes of steps S21 and S24 functions as a pre-start big hit determining means. Further, the main control CPU 30a that executes the processes of steps S21 and S24 functions as a pre-determination unit that pre-determines the effect of the symbol variation game (mainly whether it is a big hit). Further, the prefetch command generated in steps S22, S25, and S26 corresponds to a second control command for instructing a determination result of prior determination. The special figure type prefetch command corresponds to a third control command for instructing the type of jackpot game. In addition, the first prefetch command, the second prefetch command, and the third prefetch command that specify the values of the random numbers F1 to F3 for allocating the variation pattern correspond to the fourth control command.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the main control RAM 30c to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing in a process different from the prefetch command setting process. When various prefetch commands are input, the determination result of the preliminary determination performed by the main control CPU 30a and the obtained random number values are used for effect control before the start of the symbol variation game to be determined in advance. The CPU 31a can grasp it. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that outputs various commands to the effect control board 31 functions as a command control means.

  Further, at the time of executing the command setting process, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved memory number as a result of the game ball entering the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B, for main control. The stored contents of the RAM 30c have already been rewritten. Further, since the command setting process is executed before the special symbol start process is executed, 1 is not subtracted from the reserved memory number after adding 1 to the reserved memory number.

Hereinafter, the type of the prefetch command and the specific content specified by the prefetch command will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, “D9H” is set in the upper byte of the prefetch command (steps S22, S25, S26 in FIG. 11) indicating the result of the big hit determination. Specifically, the upper byte “D9H” is associated with a result of prior determination as to whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, “00H” to “0BH” are set in the lower byte of the prefetch command indicating the result of the big hit determination. Specifically, the lower byte “00H” is associated with the number of reserved storages “1” and being out of place. The lower byte “01H” is associated with the number of reserved memories “1” and a big hit that matches the common value. The lower byte “02H” is associated with the number of reserved memories “1” and a big hit that matches the non-common value. Hereinafter, the lower byte “03H” to “0BH” is also associated with the number of reserved memories and the comparison result of the jackpot determination value.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, “D0H” is set in the upper byte of the special figure type prefetch command. Specifically, the upper byte “D0H” is associated with the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol). On the other hand, “01H” to “06H” are set in the lower byte of the special figure type prefetch command. Specifically, the lower byte “01H” is associated with the fact that “01H” is set in the special figure type flag, that is, that the big hit A is determined. The lower byte “02H” is associated with the fact that “02H” is set in the special figure type flag, that is, that the big hit B is determined. Similarly, the lower byte “03H” to “06H” is associated with the value of the special figure type flag, that is, information indicating the type of jackpot.

  Further, “D1H” or “D2H” is set in the upper byte of the reach prefetch command. Specifically, the upper bytes “D1H” and “D2H” are associated with the value of the reach determination random number. On the other hand, when “D1H” is set in the upper byte of the reach prefetch command, lower bytes “00H” to “7FH” are set. When “D2H” is set in the upper byte of the reach prefetch command, lower bytes “00H” to “70H” are set.

  Further, “D3H” or “D4H” is set in the upper byte of the first prefetch command. Specifically, the upper bytes “D3H” and “D4H” are associated with the value of the random number F1 for distributing the variation pattern. On the other hand, when “D3H” is set in the upper byte of the first prefetch command, lower bytes “00H” to “7FH” are set. When “D4H” is set in the upper byte of the first prefetch command, lower bytes “00H” to “6EH” are set.

  Further, “D5H” or “D6H” is set in the upper byte of the second prefetch command. Specifically, the upper bytes “D5H” and “D6H” are associated with the value of the random number F2 for distributing the variation pattern. On the other hand, when “D5H” is set in the upper byte of the second prefetch command, lower bytes “00H” to “7FH” are set. When “D6H” is set in the upper byte of the second prefetch command, lower bytes “00H” to “7AH” are set.

  Further, “D7H” or “D8H” is set in the upper byte of the third prefetch command. Specifically, the upper bytes “D7H” and “D8H” are associated with the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution F3. On the other hand, when “D7H” is set in the upper byte of the third prefetch command, lower bytes “00H” to “7FH” are set. When “D8H” is set in the upper byte of the third prefetch command, lower bytes “00H” to “68H” are set.

  In the reach prefetch command and the first to third prefetch commands, one random number is associated with each other. For example, when “D1H” is set in the upper byte of the reach prefetch command, the lower byte “00H” is associated with the value “0” of the reach determination random number. Further, when “D2H” is set in the upper byte of the reach prefetch command, the lower byte “00H” is associated with the value “128” of the reach determination random number.

  Further, when “D3H” is set in the upper byte of the first prefetch command, the lower byte “00H” is associated with the value “0” of the random number F1 for variation pattern distribution. When “D4H” is set in the upper byte of the first prefetch command, the lower byte “00H” is associated with the value “128” of the random number F1 for variation pattern distribution.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as to whether or not it is a big hit, while transmitting the prefetch command indicating the determination result of the pre-determination, when specifying the type of the variation pattern, the various tables TA2, TB2 A prefetch command that indicates the obtained random number value itself is transmitted instead of the identification result of the variation pattern associated with. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern only once by the special symbol start process, and in the stage before the special symbol start process is performed, the variation used for specifying the variation pattern is only used. This indicates the value of the random number for pattern distribution.

  When the various prefetch commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the various prefetch commands in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories specified by the command every time the prefetch command is input.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a receives the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the stored storage number “1” that is stored earliest at the start of the symbol variation game (when the variation pattern designation command is input). The value is stored in association with the execution area for executing the current symbol variation game. The effect control CPU 31a then stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” (shift process). .

  Next, the effect setting process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This effect setting process is a process performed to determine which one of the hold change effect and the countdown effect is to be executed. The effect control CPU 31a executes the process each time a prefetch command is input.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation pattern instructed by the prefetch command is a variation pattern that specifies a super reach effect that is a big hit or a loss (step S31). As described above, the effect control ROM 31b has the same effect group and change pattern as the effect group distribution tables TA1 and TB1 and the change pattern distribution tables TA2 and TB2 stored in the main control ROM 30b. A side effect group distribution table and a sub-side variation pattern distribution table are stored. Thereby, in step S31, the CPU 31a for effect control confirms the value of the mode flag stored in the RAM 31c for effect control and grasps the set effect mode.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the sub-side effect group distribution table and the sub-side variation pattern distribution table associated with the grasped effect mode. Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the effect group from the specified sub-side effect group distribution table based on various prefetch commands. Note that the various prefetch commands for specifying a production group are a predetermination result as to whether or not to win a big hit, a prefetch command for instructing the number of reserved memories, a third prefetch command, a reach prefetch command, and a first prefetch. It is a command. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a specifies any one variation pattern from the identified effect groups based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 specified by the second prefetch command. In the present embodiment, various tables defining the same effect group and variation pattern as the various tables TA1, TB1, TA2, TB2 stored in the main control ROM 30b are set in the effect control ROM 31b. Thereby, even before the execution of the special symbol start process, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp in advance the variation pattern that can be selected at the start of the symbol variation game.

  In addition, as described above, the effect control CPU 31a changes the game state such as a probability change command or an operation command from the main control CPU 30a at a timing when the game state changes such as after the big hit game ends or the change timing end timing. Input various commands. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control can grasp | ascertain the present game state. Then, the presentation control CPU 31a can grasp the jackpot / out of game information and the symbol type information by inputting a pre-read command, so that the current gaming state that is grasped, the jackpot / out of game information, and the symbol type From the information, it becomes possible to grasp in advance the gaming state when the symbol variation game to be prefetched is played.

  When the determination result in step S31 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process because the change pattern instructed by the prefetch command is not a change pattern that specifies a super reach effect that is a big hit or miss.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S31 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a, when inputting a prefetch command indicating that it is out of sync, indicates the value of the random number F3 for distribution pattern distribution specified by the third prefetch command. However, it is determined whether or not it matches the outlier content determination value (step S32).

  When the determination result of step S32 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S32 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S33. When the prefetch command that is a big hit is input, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S33 without performing the lottery in step S32. Thereby, in this embodiment, when a reach effect is performed reliably, a prior effect can be performed.

  The effect control CPU 31a that has shifted to step S33 determines whether or not a countdown effect (shown as a CD effect in the figure) is being executed (step S33). In step S33, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the countdown effect is being executed by determining whether or not the value “2” indicating that the countdown effect is being executed is set in the effect flag. Determine whether or not.

  When the determination result in step S33 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect control process. As a result, the effect control CPU 31a does not start the countdown effect again even though the countdown effect has not ended.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S33 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command is “2” or more (step S34). In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines which of the input prefetch commands is “D903H to 0BH”. If the determination result in step S34 is negative, the countdown effect ends in one symbol variation game and the countdown cannot be performed, so the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect control process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S34 is affirmative, the countdown effect is executed over two or more symbol variation games. Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball already stored at the time when various prefetch commands are input includes the possibility of reach effect (step S35). .

  As described above, each time the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command, the prefetch command is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories specified by the command. Therefore, when the prefetch command is newly input, the effect control CPU 31a reads the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the stored storage number that is already stored. It is possible to confirm in advance whether or not there is a possibility that an effect or a jackpot effect will be executed.

  If the prefetch command associated with all the start-up balls already stored is a prefetch command instructing that the prefetch command is not accompanied by the reach production, the production control CPU 31a affirms step S35. judge. Note that the condition determined in advance as “out of the reach without a reach effect” refers to the following condition. That is, any one of the pre-read commands “D900H”, “D903H”, “D906H”, and “D909H” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories prior to the start-holding ball that triggered the execution of the effect setting process. And a reach prefetch command for indicating any one of the non-reach determination values “30” to “240”. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a is configured not to restart the pre-effect after the big hit game ends when the symbol variation game that is a big hit is performed during the execution of the pre-effect. That is, with the start of the big hit game, various prefetch commands set in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories are reset.

  If the determination result in step S35 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control sets the display mode of the reserved image display area H as the reserved image display area Hb that is a number display mode, and causes the countdown effect to be executed in the display area. Is determined (step S36). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value “2” indicating that the countdown effect is being executed in the effect flag for managing the execution state of the pre-effect (step S37). In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets the same number as the reserved memory number specified by the input prefetch command in the effect control RAM 31c as the count remaining number indicating the number of symbol variable games for executing the countdown effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect control process.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read command associated with the start-up hold ball that has already been stored is a pre-read command that includes at least one reach effect or a pre-read command indicating that there is a possibility of winning for reach determination The effect control CPU 31a makes a negative determination in step S35. Note that the prefetch command indicating that there is a possibility of winning for reach determination is a reach prefetch command for instructing the value of the reach determination random number that matches the non-common reach determination value.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control that makes a negative determination in step S35 determines whether the reach effect content determined in step S31 is not changed to other effect content at the start of the symbol variation game (step S38). More specifically, in step S38, the variation pattern in the gaming state when the effect setting process specified by the instructed variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 is executed, and the instructed variation pattern distribution random number. It is determined whether or not the variation patterns at the start of the symbol variation game specified by F1 to F3 are the same. If the variation patterns identified by the designated variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 are the same, step S38 is affirmatively determined, while the variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 are identified. If the variation patterns are different, a negative determination is made in step S38.

  In the present embodiment, a sub-side production group distribution table and a sub-side variation pattern distribution table that define the same production groups and variation patterns as the various tables TA1, TB1, TA2, and TB2 stored in the main control ROM 30b are stored. Has been. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a inputs a special figure type prefetch command before the special symbol start process is performed. Furthermore, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command, it sets information indicating a probability change state or a change state to the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, when any of the big hits C to F is instructed in the non-change state, the effect control CPU 31a sets the change upper limit number of times as the sub-side operation number in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Thereby, when the prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the symbol variation game based on the number of reserved memories specified by the input prefetch command and the content of the effect specified by the prefetch command already stored. It is possible to grasp in advance the gaming state when playing. If the game state when the symbol variation game is started can be grasped in advance, the production group and the variation pattern can be obtained from various tables corresponding to the game state when the symbol variation game is started. It becomes possible to specify in advance. That is, even before the start of the symbol variation game, it is possible to grasp in advance which variation pattern is specified when the symbol variation game is started.

  If the determination result in step S38 is negative, the variation pattern that can be specified in the gaming state when the command setting process is performed is different from the variation pattern that can be specified in the gaming state when the symbol variation game is started. Become. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process without determining the execution of the prior effect. The situation in which the negative determination is made in step S38 is that the variable state is given when the command setting process is performed, but the variable state is ended when the symbol variation game is started, and the different variation This may occur when different variation patterns are specified by specifying the pattern distribution table.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S38 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control sets the display mode of the hold image display area H as the hold image display area Ha that is an individual display mode, and executes the hold change effect in the display area. It is determined to be performed (step S39). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value “1” indicating that the pending change effect is being executed in the effect flag for managing the execution state of the pre-effect (step S39). Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets the same number as the reserved memory number specified by the input prefetch command in the effect control RAM 31c as the remaining number of times indicating the number of symbol variation games for executing the hold change effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect control process.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the possibility of a rendition effect is included in the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball that is already stored at the time when various prefetch commands are input corresponds to the establishment of the first prescribed condition. On the other hand, the fact that the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball already stored at the time of inputting various prefetch commands does not include the possibility of reach production corresponds to the establishment of the second prescribed condition. Further, since the variation content of the symbol variation game is determined in step S31, the effect control CPU 31a that executes the process of step S31 functions as a pre-determination unit that predetermines the effect content of the symbol variation game. Prior to the special symbol start process, the sub-side effect group distribution table and the sub-side variation pattern distribution are determined based on the values of the variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 specified by the first to third prefetch commands. The effect control CPU 31a that specifies the variation content from the minute table functions as a pre-start determination unit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a for determining whether or not the first specified condition or the second specified condition is satisfied for the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball that is already stored at the time when various prefetch commands are input, It functions as a determination means.

  Next, effect execution processing for executing the hold change effect and the countdown effect will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute the processing at predetermined intervals after inputting the variation pattern designation command.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 31a first determines whether or not “2” is set in the effect flag as a value indicating that the countdown effect is being executed (step S41). If the determination result in step S41 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the remaining count stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and updates the storage content of the effect control RAM 31c (step S42).

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the remaining count is “0” (step S43). That is, in step S83, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol variation game that is about to be executed is a symbol variation game that is the target of the countdown effect.

  If the determination result in step S43 is affirmative, the symbol variation game that is the target of the countdown effect is executed and the countdown effect ends. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a does not perform any pre-effects on the effect flag. “0” is set as a value indicating “S” (step S44). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S43 is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control indicates an Arabic numeral corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the remaining count in order to indicate when the symbol variation game to be subjected to the countdown effect is executed. Is displayed (step S45). Thereby, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the countdown effect, each time the symbol variation game is started, the effect control CPU 31a updates and displays the value by subtracting 1 from the Arabic numeral indicated by the special reserved image X2.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S41 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set as a value indicating that the hold change effect is being executed in the effect flag (step S46). ). When this determination result is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect execution process because neither the countdown effect nor the hold change effect is being executed. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S46 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of remaining suspensions stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and updates the storage content of the effect control RAM 31c (step S47). .

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of remaining suspensions is “0” (step S48). That is, in step S48, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol variation game that is about to be executed is a symbol variation game that is the target of the pending change effect.

  If the determination result in step S48 is affirmative, the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold change effect is executed and the hold change effect ends, so the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the effect flag (step S49). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S48 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a indicates when the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold change effect is executed. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control changes the display mode from a colored round shape to a block in which information for informing reach effect contents is described so as to correspond to the value obtained by subtracting the number of remaining suspensions by one. The changed holding image X1 is displayed in the individual display area corresponding to the starting holding ball of the previous entry order (step S50). Thus, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the hold change effect, each time the symbol variation game is started, the changed hold image X1 corresponds to the start hold ball with the previous entry order. Move one by one to the individual display area.

  By executing such control, in the present embodiment, depending on whether or not the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball already stored at the time of inputting various prefetch commands includes the possibility of reach production, The type of prior performance to be executed is changed. Specifically, when the reach is not reached in the middle, the execution of the countdown effect is determined. On the other hand, when the reach is likely to be reached in the middle, the execution of the hold change effect is determined. . In the hold change effect, execution of the hold change effect is permitted only when the reach effect content determined in step S31 in FIG. 13 does not change to other effect content at the start of the symbol variation game. As a result, even if the gaming state when the prefetch command setting process is performed and the gaming state when the symbol variation game is started are different, for example, when the variation state ends, the symbol variation If there is no change from the content of the effect specified before the game starts, the hold change effect can be executed. Then, the change contents to be executed in the gaming state when the symbol change game based on the start holding ball which is the execution target of the prefetch command setting process is actually performed is notified (for example, the super reach SR8 is specifically described). The advance effect is performed in the content) mode. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a for executing the advance effect functions as the advance effect control means.

  In addition, when the determination result of step S35 of FIG. 13 is affirmative, execution of the countdown effect is determined without executing the process of step S38. In the countdown effect, notification of the remaining number of times until the pre-determined game is performed instead of notification of information for notifying the content of the reach effect (for example, content specifically informing that it is the super reach SR8). ing. In other words, in the countdown effect, even if the reach content specified at the time when the prefetch command is input and the reach content specified at the start of the symbol variation game are changed, only the degree of the remaining number is notified. Therefore, even if the reach content changes between the input of the prefetch command and the start of the symbol variation game, the player cannot know the change, so there is no need to restrict the execution of the countdown effect. However, as in step S38, it is not determined whether or not the content is changed at the time of game execution, and “super reach SR8” is specified at the time of input of the prefetch command, but the gaming state at the time of game execution is input of the prefetch command. If the gaming state has changed from time to time, a different super reach may be identified.

  Next, the flow of the hold change effect and the countdown effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, in the figure, the number of times such as “99 times” indicates the number of times of changing state given after the big hit game is over. 15 and 16 are based on the premise that the big hit C has been won during the variable speed state.

Hereinafter, the flow of the pending change effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, since the big hit C is determined based on the premise, after the big hit game is finished, the variable state is given until the upper limit number of times of change (100 times in the present embodiment) is finished. Is done. It is assumed that execution of the countdown effect is not determined at the time point a1. In this case, the reserved image display area Ha is displayed in the individual display mode. Then, as shown at time point a2, it is assumed that a game ball enters the lower start winning opening 15B during the execution of the 99th symbol variation game after the big hit game ends. At the time point a2, special-sign distribution random numbers for identifying the big hit A, various prefetch commands for instructing “150” as the variation pattern distribution random number F1 and “100” as the variation pattern distribution random number F2 Suppose you are typing. Then, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the lower start winning opening 15B at the time point a2 is stored as the reserved storage number “4”.

  At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the variation pattern specified by the gaming state at the time point a2 in the process of step S38 shown in FIG. In the effect group distribution table TB1 shown in FIG. 7, since the value “150” of the obtained random number F1 for variation pattern distribution matches the value assigned to the effect group EI, the effect group EI is specified. .

  In the variation pattern distribution table TB2 shown in FIG. 9, since the value “100” of the acquired variation pattern distribution random number F2 in the effect group EI matches the value distributed to the variation pattern P20, the variation pattern P20. Will be specified.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a grasps the game state when the symbol variation game based on the game ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” at the time point a2 is executed in the process of step S38 shown in FIG. In this example, after the jackpot game is over, the first hold change effect is performed from the 100th symbol variation game, and the fourth (final) hold change effect is the 103rd symbol variation game after the jackpot game ends. Will be executed. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control has the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the game ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” at the time point a2 is executed becomes “high probability + no change”. Know in advance. And after grasping | ascertaining a game state, CPU31a for production control determines the variation pattern specified by the grasped game state in the process of step S38 shown in FIG. As described above, the fact that “high accuracy + no change” is obtained in advance, the value “150” of the obtained random number F1 for variation pattern distribution obtained in the effect group distribution table TB1 shown in FIG. Since it matches the value assigned to the production group EI, the production group EI is specified.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the variation pattern distribution table TA2, in the effect group EI, the value “100” of the acquired variation pattern distribution random number F2 matches the value distributed to the variation pattern P20. The variation pattern P20 is specified.

  Thus, the variation pattern identified by the gaming state when the variation pattern identified by the gaming state at the time point a2 and the symbol variation game based on the game ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” at the time point a2 is executed. Both are “variation pattern P20”. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the execution of the hold change effect in the process of step S39 shown in FIG. Therefore, the hold image X1 changed to the block in which the information for notifying the contents of the reach effect is described in the individual display area H4 at the timing of the time point a2 with the game ball entering the lower start winning opening 15B. Is displayed. Thereby, the player has an expectation that it will be a big hit in the fourth symbol variation game counted from the next symbol variation game.

  When the 99th symbol variation game ends after the big hit game ends, the next symbol variation game is executed (100th) as shown at time point a3. Then, at the time point a3, when the symbol variation game is started, each holding image X1 is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the starting holding ball in the previous entry order. Thereby, the hold image X1 after the change is displayed in the individual display area H3.

  Then, when the 100th symbol variation game is completed after the big hit game is ended, the variable state is ended by the end of the 100th symbol variation game after the big hit game is ended because the upper limit number of times of change is reached. Then, as shown at time point a4, after the jackpot game is over, the non-variable state is given from the 101st symbol variation game (the short state is not given). Then, at the time point a4, when the symbol variation game is started, each holding image X1 is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the starting holding ball in the previous ball entry order. Thereby, the hold image X1 after the change is displayed in the individual display area H2.

  Then, as shown at time point a5, it is assumed that a game ball enters the lower start winning opening 15B during the execution of the 101th symbol variation game after the big hit game ends. If the execution of the hold change effect is not determined in the symbol variation game based on the game ball detected at the time point a5, the hold image X1 is displayed in the individual display area H3, but there is information for notifying the contents of the reach effect. Does not change to the listed block.

  When the 101th symbol variation game ends after the big hit game ends, the next symbol variation game is executed as shown at time point a6 (102th time). Then, at the time point a6, since the symbol variation game is started, the changed hold image X1 is displayed in the individual display area H1.

  When the 102nd symbol variation game ends after the big hit game ends, the next symbol variation game is executed as shown at time point a7 (103th). Then, at the time point a7, since the symbol variation game is started, the changed hold image X1 is set in a non-display state. That is, after the big hit game ends, the 103th symbol variation game becomes the symbol variation game that is the target of the pending variation effect.

Then, after the jackpot game is over, the 103rd symbol variation game is executed with the contents of the jackpot variation that becomes the super reach SR8, as announced in the pending change effect.
By the way, in the prefetch command setting process, even if the change pattern specified according to the game state at the time of execution of the process is instructed to the effect control board 31, it is assumed that the game state has changed when the special symbol start process is executed. For example, in the gaming state, the instructed variation pattern may not be set. That is, since the variation pattern instructed from the main control CPU 30a is not set, the symbol variation game based on the instructed variation pattern may not be executed when the actual symbol variation game is started. However, even if the gaming state changes, the acquired random number value does not change. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a prefetch command that indicates the acquired random number value itself is transmitted instead of the variation pattern specified by the gaming state in the prefetch command setting process.

Next, the flow of the countdown effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, since the big hit C is determined based on the premise, after the big hit game is finished, the variable state is given until the upper limit number of times of change (100 times in this embodiment) is finished. Is done. It is assumed that the execution of the countdown effect is not determined at the time point b1. In this case, the reserved image display area Ha is displayed in the individual display mode. Then, as shown at time point b2, it is assumed that a game ball enters the lower start winning opening 15B during the execution of the symbol variation game. At the time point b2, as with the time point a2 in FIG. 15, the special figure distribution random number for identifying the big hit A, the variation pattern distribution random number F1 is “150”, and the variation pattern distribution random number F2 is “100”. ”Is input. Then, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the lower start winning opening 15B at the time point b2 is stored as the reserved storage number “3”.

  In this case, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the possibility of the reach effect is included in the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory numbers “1” and “2” in the process of step S35 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the reach variation is not achieved in the symbol variation game based on the number of reserved memories “1” and “2”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the execution of the countdown effect in the process of step S36 shown in FIG. In this case, at the time point b2, when the game ball enters the lower start winning opening 15B, the display changes to the reserved image display area Hb in the number display mode, and “3” is described in the reserved image display area Hb. A special reserved image X2 is displayed. Thereby, the player has an expectation that it will be a big hit in the third symbol variation game counted from the next symbol variation game.

  When the symbol variation game being executed is completed, the next symbol variation game is started as shown at time point b3, and the special reserved image X2 displayed in the reserved image display area Hb is updated to “2”. Thereby, the player has an expectation that it will be a big hit in the second symbol variation game counted from the next symbol variation game.

  When the symbol variation game being executed ends, the next symbol variation game is started as shown at time point b4, and the special reserved image X2 displayed in the reserved image display area Hb is updated to “1”. Thus, the player has an expectation that it will be a big hit in the next symbol variation game.

  Further, as shown at time point b5, it is assumed that one game ball has entered the lower start winning opening 15B during the execution of the symbol variation game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a stores “2” as the reserved storage number, but since the countdown effect is being executed, the individual display area H1 is displayed separately from the reserved image display area Hb at the time point b5. With the special hold image X2 displayed, the hold image X1 is displayed in the individual display area H1.

  When the symbol variation game being executed ends, the next symbol variation game is started as shown at time point b6, and the special reserved image X2 displayed in the reserved image display area Hb is updated to “0”. Thereby, the player has an expectation that it will be a big hit in the symbol variation game. At the time point b6, the individual display area H1 is displayed.

  When the symbol variation game being executed is completed, the next symbol variation game is started as shown at time point b7. However, since the special reserved image X2 becomes “0” and the countdown effect ends, the display mode changes from the reserved image display region Hb in the number display mode to the reserved image display region Ha in the individual display mode.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) About the symbol variation game that is executed before the symbol variation game that has been determined in advance to be the specific effect content (winning in the big hit lottery, or that the reach reach effect is performed in the super reach content) It was made to confirm what regulation conditions were judged. Then, according to the determined prescribed condition, the production mode (holding change production and countdown production) of the pre-production is made different, and the hold display form is made different according to the production form. According to this, since the effect mode of the pre-effect changes according to the specified condition, the effect of the pre-effect is determined according to the result of the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game that is determined in advance to be the specific effect content. There is no confusion in interpretation. And, if the pre-production effect mode and the hold display mode are made different according to the prescribed conditions, it is possible to increase the variation of the pre-production effect mode while notifying the number of starting reserved balls. Improvements can be made.

(2) Also, by setting the prescribed conditions according to the production mode of the pre-production, the appearance mode of the pre-production and the game result match and it becomes easy to see.
(3) When it is determined that the second specified condition (step S35 in FIG. 13 is determined to be affirmative) is satisfied as a countdown effect in a display area different from the display area in which the hold image X1 is displayed The image X2 is displayed. For the game ball detected after that, the reserved image X1 corresponding to the symbol variation game based on the start reserved ball stored after the special reserved image X2 is displayed in the state where the special reserved image X2 is displayed. Displayed. In this way, by differentiating the notification mode of the start hold ball before and after the second prescribed condition is established, it becomes easy to distinguish between the start hold ball that is the target of continuous production and the start hold ball that is not.

  (4) In the countdown effect, it is notified that the identification information indicating the remaining number of times described in the special reserved image X2 becomes the specific effect content when the specified number (for example, “zero”) is reached. However, the symbol based on other start-up balls before being notified that the specific effect content (winning lottery lottery or super-reach content will result in a reach reach effect) will be announced in advance effect. A variation game is executed. Therefore, if the symbol variation game that is executed before the symbol variation game that is determined in advance to be the specific effect content is the specific effect content, it is originally specified only when the remaining number of times reaches the specified number In spite of being informed that the contents will be the effects, if the symbol variation game is executed with the specific effects before the specified number is reached, the player may be confused. Therefore, in the process of step S35 in FIG. 13, only when it is determined beforehand that the specific effect content is not included in the symbol variation game that is executed before the symbol variation game that is determined in advance to become the specific effect content. The countdown production was executed. According to this, the countdown effect that the player wants to show to the player without causing confusion in the interpretation of the countdown effect due to the result of the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game that has been determined in advance to be the specific effect content. Can be shown in its original form.

  (5) On the other hand, the reserved change notice is a special display mode for notifying that the reserved image X1 corresponding to the symbol variation game that has been determined in advance is the specific effect content (in the embodiment, the symbol determined in advance is determined). This is performed in such a manner that the information is changed to information for notifying the contents of reach effect when the variable game is executed. That is, in the hold change effect, the number of times until the symbol variation game as the specific effect content is not notified, and the number of times from the number of the reserved images X1 to the symbol variation game as the specific effect content can be directly understood. . That is, even if the symbol variation game is performed with any content before the symbol variation game that is the specific effect content, the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved image X1 that has changed to a special display mode is “specific variation content”. There will be no change. Therefore, the hold change effect that the player wants to show to the player without causing confusion in the interpretation of the hold change effect due to the result of the symbol change game executed before the symbol change game that is determined in advance to be the specific effect content. It can be shown in its original form.

  (6) In the hold image display area Ha, the number of start hold balls is notified by displaying each hold image X1. For this reason, if the number of the hold images X1 is counted, the number of the start hold balls can be known, so that the notification mode is easy for the player to understand. In other words, in the reserved image display area Ha, the number of the reserved images X1 is different between the case of one start reserved ball and the case of four balls, and therefore, from the area of the reserved image X1 occupied in the reserved image display area Ha, The number of starting and holding balls can be easily grasped. On the other hand, in the hold image display area Hb, the display area indicating that there is a hold does not change between the case where there is one start hold ball and the case where there are four start hold balls. Therefore, in the reserved image display area Ha, the number of the starting reserved balls can be specified from the size of the display area of the reserved image X1.

  (7) The countdown effect is performed in such a manner that the numerical value is subtracted. Thereby, it is possible to make the player have an impression as if the countdown effect and the decrease in the number of starting and holding balls are performed in conjunction with each other.

  (8) In the countdown effect, since it is notified that the specific effect content is advantageous to the player, the player pays attention to the result of the countdown effect. In addition, since the countdown effect is performed in the reserved image display area Hb, the number of start holding balls is notified when the symbol variation game to be determined in advance is determined in advance as the specific effect content. Thus, the countdown effect that the player pays attention to can be surely shown.

  (9) The effect control CPU 31a determines whether the symbol change game to be pre-determined based on the instruction contents of the pre-read command and the special figure type pre-read command even before the start of the symbol change game to be pre-determined. The game state when executed can be grasped in advance. Then, the variation content of the symbol variation game can be determined in advance based on the instruction content of the first to third prefetch commands from the variation pattern distribution table associated with the grasped game state. The effect control board 31 has a sub-side effect group distribution table and a sub-side change pattern distribution table that store the same variation contents as the effect group distribution table and the variation pattern distribution table that the main control board 30 has. doing. The effect control CPU 31a determines the variation contents from the sub-side effect group distribution table and the sub-side variation pattern distribution table by the same method as the main control CPU 30a. Therefore, it is possible to grasp in advance the variation contents at the time of game execution determined based on the instruction contents of the first to third prefetch commands from the sub-side effect group distribution table and the sub-side variation pattern distribution table. . As a result, if it is possible to identify the variation content in the gaming state when the symbol variation game to be subjected to the prior determination is executed, it is not necessary to prohibit or interrupt the execution of the prior performance. Can be shown to the player until the end to improve the interest of the pre-production.

  (10) When starting the symbol variation game, the main control board 30 determines the variation content of the symbol variation game only once. In addition, before the main control board 30 starts the symbol variation game, it is possible to specify the variation content (variation pattern) many times. However, the main control board 30 must execute important control (such as start of big hit game and management of game state) other than the control of the symbol variation game, so that the content of the variation is displayed many times. If it tries to specify, the burden will be imposed on the main control board 30. Therefore, the first to third prefetch commands for instructing the values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 are transmitted. The effect control board 31 does not need to perform important control for playing a game unlike the main control board 30, so that it is possible to specify the content of the change many times. Further, considering that the effect control CPU 31a specifies the change contents, the sub-side that stores the same change contents as the effect group distribution tables TA1, TB1 and the change pattern distribution tables TA2, TB2 included in the main control board 30. An effect group distribution table and a sub-side variation pattern distribution table are provided. Therefore, even if the variation pattern is not instructed from the main control board 30, the content of variation can be specified by the effect control CPU 31a, so that it is possible to effectively save the labor of control.

  (11) When the variation pattern is instructed from the main control board 30, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp the variation content based on the instructed variation pattern. However, since the content instructed from the main control board 30 is the content indicating the variation pattern specified in the gaming state at the time of executing the preliminary determination, it is assumed that the gaming state has changed between the preliminary determination and the start of the game. However, the effect control CPU 31a cannot know the change in the gaming state from the variation pattern. In such a case, the effect control CPU 31a does not know what to do even if a variation pattern is input. Therefore, the first to third prefetch commands for instructing the values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 are transmitted to the effect control CPU 31a. According to this, even if the gaming state changes, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the variation contents from the random numbers indicated by the first to third prefetch commands.

  (12) In the main control ROM 30b and the effect control ROM 31b, variation pattern distribution tables TA2 and TB2 are stored for each specific period (in the embodiment, whether or not there is a variable state). Therefore, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs various prefetch commands from the main control CPU 30a, even before the start of the symbol variation game, the variation pattern distribution random number F1 after the switching timing at which the change state is changed is reached. The variation content specified by the value of ~ F3 can be grasped in advance using the sub-side effect group distribution table or the sub-side variation pattern distribution table. Therefore, if it is possible to determine the variation content at the start of the symbol variation game, there is no need to prohibit or interrupt the execution of the preliminary presentation, so the preliminary presentation is shown to the player to the end, Can be improved.

  (13) In the prior effect, not the notification of whether or not the reach effect is performed, but the type of reach effect is notified. For this reason, if the notified reach production type is a reach production with a high jackpot expectation level, the player executes the advance production to the end, and finally executes the reach production of the notified content. Therefore, it is hoped that the pre-production will end. Therefore, by showing the player to the end without interrupting the pre-production, it is possible to improve the interest with respect to the pre-production.

  (14) In the prefetch command setting process shown in FIG. 11, a special figure type prefetch command and a reach prefetch command are output regardless of whether or not the big hit lottery is won. That is, the control performed as the command setting process is made common regardless of whether or not the big win lottery is won, so that the control can be simplified.

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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Note that, in the embodiments described below, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, an effect group distribution table and a variation pattern distribution table are set for each effect mode. Thereby, even if it is the same game state, since the production group distribution table and the variation pattern distribution table which differ according to the production mode are set, the same as the values of the random numbers F1 to F3 for the variation pattern distribution Even when values are acquired, different variation patterns may be specified. However, even if the effect group distribution table and the variation pattern distribution table are changed due to the change of the effect mode, the hold change effect is enabled as in the first embodiment. In other words, the variation pattern identified in the effect mode when the prefetch command setting process is executed is the same as the variation pattern identified in the effect mode when the symbol variation game that is the execution target of the prefetch command setting process is executed. In this case, the hold change effect can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit stay count of the first latent probability mode M2 is set to 100, and when the upper limit stay count is reached, the first latent probability mode M2 is shifted to the normal mode M1. Further, it is assumed that the variation pattern distribution table TA2 shown in FIG. 8 is set for the normal mode M1. Further, it is assumed that the variation pattern distribution table TB2 shown in FIG. 9 is set for the first latent mode M2.

  Hereinafter, the flow of the pending change effect straddling a plurality of effect modes will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, during the execution of the 99th symbol variation game after the setting of the first latent mode M2 of “high accuracy + no change”, as shown at time c1, the upper start winning opening 15A Suppose that a game ball enters. At the time point c1, as with the time point a2 in FIG. 15, a special figure distribution random number for identifying the big hit A, a variation pattern distribution random number F1 is “150”, and a variation pattern distribution random number F2 is “100”. ”Is input.

  At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the variation pattern specified by the gaming state at the time point c1, as in the first embodiment. Further, the effect control CPU 31a grasps the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the gaming ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” at the time point c1 is executed. In this example, the first hold change effect is performed from the 100th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set, and the fourth (final) hold change effect is set to the normal mode M1. It will be executed in the third symbol variation game. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control has a normal mode in which the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the game ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” is executed at the time point c1 is “high probability + no change”. Know in advance that it will be M1. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the variation pattern specified by the grasped gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the same random number as that at the time point a2 in FIG. 15 is acquired. Therefore, which is the variation pattern identified by the gaming state at the time point c1 and the variation pattern identified by the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the game ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” at the time point c1 is executed? Is also “variation pattern P20”. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control determines execution of the hold change effect. Therefore, the hold image X1 changed to the block in which the information for notifying the contents of the reach effect is described in the individual display area H4 at the timing of the time point c1 when the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 15A. Is displayed.

  When the 99th symbol variation game ends after the first latent probability mode M2 is set, the next symbol variation game is started as shown at time point c2 (100th). Then, at the time point c2, when the symbol variation game is started, each held image X1 is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the starting reserved ball in the previous entry order. Thereby, the hold image X1 after the change is displayed in the individual display area H3.

  When the 100th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set, the first latent probability mode M2 is terminated because the upper limit stay count of the first latent probability mode M2 has been reached. Then, as shown at time point c3, the next symbol variation game is started in the normal mode M1. Then, at the time point c3, when the symbol variation game is started, each held image X1 is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the starting reserved ball in the previous entry order. Thereby, the hold image X1 after the change is displayed in the individual display area H2.

  Thereafter, each time the symbol variation game is executed, each held image X1 is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the starting reserved ball in the previous entry order, and the normal mode M1 is set as shown at time point c4. Since then, the third symbol variation game is executed. Then, at the time point c4, since the symbol variation game is started, the changed hold image X1 is not displayed. Then, the third symbol variation game after the normal mode M1 is set is executed with the contents of the big hit variation that becomes the super reach SR8, as announced in the pending change effect.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (14) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(15) The effect group distribution table and the variation pattern distribution table are set for each effect mode. Thereby, even if it is the same game state, since the production group distribution table and the variation pattern distribution table which differ according to the production mode are set, the same as the values of the random numbers F1 to F3 for the variation pattern distribution Even when values are acquired, different variation patterns may be specified. However, even if the effect group distribution table and the variation pattern distribution table change due to the change of the effect mode, the execution of the pending change effect can be determined. That is, the variation pattern identified in the gaming state at the time of execution of the prefetch command setting process is the same as the variation pattern identified in the gaming state when the symbol variation game that is the execution target of the prefetch command setting processing is executed. In this case, the hold change effect can be executed. As a result, if it is possible to identify the variation content in the gaming state when the symbol variation game to be subjected to the prior determination is executed, it is not necessary to prohibit or interrupt the execution of the prior performance. Can be shown to the player until the end to improve the interest of the pre-production.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Note that, in the embodiments described below, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the big hits C to F is won during the variable state, the player is informed whether or not the variable state continues in the specified number of symbol change games after the big hit game ends. A break effect to be notified is executed. As shown in FIG. 19, in the break effect, an effect is produced in which an ally character M that projects a player and an enemy character T that fights the ally character M and the enemy character T fight, and the variable state continues. The effect that the teammate character M wins the enemy character T is performed. On the other hand, when the variable state ends, an effect in which the teammate character M is defeated by the enemy character T is performed.

  In the present embodiment, three types of “30 times”, “50 times”, and “100 times” are set as the upper and lower times of change. As a result, when the big hit F is won during the variable state, after the big hit game, the break effect is executed in the 30th symbol variation game, the defeat result of the teammate character M is derived, and the variable state is ended. .

  On the other hand, when the big hit E is won during the variable state, after the big hit game is finished, the break effect is executed in the 30th symbol variation game, the victory result of the teammate character M is derived, and the variable state continues. Then, after the big hit game ends, in the 50th symbol variation game, the break effect is executed again, the defeat result of the teammate character M is derived, and the variable state ends.

  On the other hand, if the big hit C or the big hit D is won during the change state, after the big hit game, the break effect is executed in the 30th symbol change game, the victory result of the teammate character M is derived, and the change state is changed. continue. Then, after the big hit game ends, in the 50th symbol variation game, the break effect is executed again, the victory result of the teammate character M is derived, and the variable state continues. Then, after the big hit game ends, in the 100th symbol variation game, the break effect is executed again, the defeat result of the teammate character M is derived, and the variable state ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, a variation pattern distribution table TC2 dedicated to the break effect is set in order to execute the break effect during the symbol variation game. The variation pattern distribution table TC2 shown in FIG. 18 defines variation patterns to be selected in the 30th, 50th, and 100th symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game. More specifically, a variation pattern P26 is defined as a variation pattern for outlier variation, a variation pattern P27 is defined as a variation pattern for outlier reach variation, and a variation pattern P28 is defined as a variation pattern for big hit variation. It should be noted that, in the break effect, the effect control CPU 31a determines which of the victory result or the defeat result of the teammate character M is to be derived based on the upper limit of the number of times of change.

  Thereby, even in the same gaming state, different production group distribution table and variation pattern distribution table are set depending on the number of symbol variation games executed after the variable state is given, Even when the same values are acquired as the values of the random numbers F1 to F3 for distributing the variation pattern, different variation patterns may be specified. However, even if the effect group distribution table and the change pattern distribution table are changed due to the difference in the number of symbol change games executed after the change state is given, the hold change effect can be executed. That is, the variation pattern identified in the gaming state at the time of execution of the prefetch command setting process is the same as the variation pattern identified in the gaming state when the symbol variation game that is the execution target of the prefetch command setting processing is executed. In this case, the hold change effect can be executed.

  In other words, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the execution timing of the break effect in advance from the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given and the type of jackpot determined most recently from the number of sub-side operations. ing. Thereby, after the end of the break effect, the effect control CPU 31a executes the variation pattern specified by the gaming state at the time of execution of the prefetch command setting process and the symbol variation game that is the execution target of the prefetch command setting process. When the variation pattern specified in the gaming state at the time is the same, the hold change effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the execution timing of the break effect is equivalent to the switching timing.

  Note that the variation pattern specified according to the gaming state when the symbol variation game that is the target of the prefetch command setting process is executed is a variation pattern for executing the break effect, or when the prefetch command setting processing is performed If it is different from the variation pattern specified in the gaming state, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the hold change effect.

  Next, the flow of the pending change effect across the break effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the winning state is awarded for 50 symbol variation games after the big hit game is ended by winning the big hit E during the changing state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, after the second latent probability mode M3 of “low probability + variable” is set, that is, after the big hit game is finished, the 28th symbol variation game is executed at the time point d1. As shown, it is assumed that a game ball has entered the lower start winning opening 15B. At the time point d1, as with the time point a2 in FIG. 15, the random number for special figure specifying the jackpot A, “150” as the random number F1 for the variation pattern distribution, and “100” as the random number F2 for the variation pattern distribution. ”Is input.

  At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the variation pattern specified by the gaming state at the time point d1, as in the first embodiment. Further, the effect control CPU 31a grasps the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the gaming ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” at the time point d1 is executed. In this example, after the big hit game ends, the first hold change effect is performed from the 29th symbol variation game. In FIG. 19, since it is premised that the jackpot E is won during the variable state, after the jackpot game is finished, a break effect is performed in the 30th symbol variation game. Is also a state in which the variable speed state is given and the second latent mode M3 is set.

  Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control has the second game state in which the game state when the symbol variation game based on the game ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” is executed at the time point d1 is “low probability + variable”. It grasps beforehand that it will become latent mode M3. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the variation pattern specified by the grasped gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the same random number as that at the time point a2 in FIG. 15 is acquired. Therefore, which is the variation pattern identified by the gaming state at the time point d1 and the variation pattern identified by the gaming state when the symbol variation game based on the game ball stored as the reserved memory number “4” at the time point d1 is executed? Is also “variation pattern P20”. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control determines execution of the hold change effect. Therefore, the hold image X1 changed to the block in which the information for notifying the contents of the reach effect is described in the individual display area H4 at the timing of the time point d1 when the game ball has entered the lower start winning opening 15B. Is displayed.

  Then, when the 28th symbol variation game is completed after the second latency mode M3 is set, the next symbol variation game is executed as shown at time d2 (29th). Then, at the time point d2, when the symbol variation game is started, each held image X1 is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the starting reserved ball in the previous entry order. Thereby, the hold image X1 after the change is displayed in the individual display area H3.

  Then, when the 29th symbol variation game is completed after the second latency mode M3 is set, the next symbol variation game is executed as shown at time d3 (30th). Then, at the time point d3, since the symbol variation game is started, each held image X1 is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the starting reserved ball in the previous entry order. Thereby, the hold image X1 after the change is displayed in the individual display area H2. In addition, since the symbol variation game is the prescribed number of times (30 times in this example) after the variation state is given, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern distribution table TC2 shown in FIG. A break effect by the enemy character T is executed.

  Since the big hit E is determined during the variable speed state, even if the 30th symbol variation game is ended after the second latent probability mode M3 is set, the next symbol variation game is the second latent probability. The process starts with the mode M3 set. As a result, as shown at time d4, the 31st symbol variation game has been started since the second latent probability mode M3 was set, so that each hold image X1 has a start hold of the previous entry order. It is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the sphere. Thereby, the hold image X1 after the change is displayed in the individual display area H1.

  Thereafter, each time the symbol variation game is executed, each held image X1 is moved to the individual display area corresponding to the starting held ball in the previous entry order, and, as shown at time d5, the second latency mode The 32nd symbol variation game is executed after M3 is set. Then, at the time point d5, since the symbol variation game is started, the changed hold image X1 is not displayed. Then, the 32nd symbol variation game after the setting of the second latent mode M3 is executed with the content of the big hit variation that becomes the super reach SR8, as announced in the hold variation effect.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (14) of the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(16) Even in the same gaming state, different production group distribution tables and variation pattern distribution tables are set according to the number of symbol variation games executed after the variable state is given. In such a case, even if the same value is acquired as the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3, different fluctuation patterns may be specified. However, even if the effect group distribution table and the change pattern distribution table are changed due to the difference in the number of symbol change games executed after the change state is given, the hold change effect can be executed. That is, the variation pattern identified in the gaming state at the time of execution of the prefetch command setting process is the same as the variation pattern identified in the gaming state when the symbol variation game that is the execution target of the prefetch command setting processing is executed. In this case, the hold change effect can be executed. As a result, if it is possible to identify the variation content in the gaming state when the symbol variation game to be subjected to the prior determination is executed, it is not necessary to prohibit or interrupt the execution of the prior performance. Can be shown to the player until the end to improve the interest of the pre-production.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In each embodiment, the special figure type prefetch command may be associated with the presence / absence of the variable state at the time of command generation in addition to the jackpot type.

-In 2nd Embodiment, you may vary the upper limit stay frequency | count of latent mode M2 with the type of jackpot.
In each embodiment, the presentation control board 31 may perform a preliminary lottery to determine whether or not the preliminary presentation can be executed.

In each embodiment, when the variable state ends during execution of the countdown effect, the execution of the countdown effect may be restricted.
In each embodiment, the reserved image display areas Ha and Hb are smaller than the display area of the effect display device 11. Therefore, the display area of the countdown effect performed in the reserved image display area Hb also has a size corresponding to the display area of the reserved image display area Hb. Therefore, as a modification example, while executing the countdown effect in the reserved image display area Hb, the image display unit GH displays an image larger than the display area of the reserved image display area Hb, and the countdown effect is being executed. You may make it notify a player intelligibly. For example, a number such as “3” may be displayed using the entire image display unit GH of the effect display device 11.

-In each embodiment, both pre-productions may be continuous productions.
In each embodiment, the hold image display area Ha is displayed when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A, 15B, but after a certain time has elapsed, the hold image display area Ha is set to a non-display state. Also good. In addition, the hold image display area Hb is displayed in response to the execution of the countdown effect, but the hold image display area Hb may be in a non-display state after a certain time has elapsed. However, the reserved storage number stored in the main control CPU 30a is not changed.

-In each embodiment, although the display mode of the pending | holding image display area H changes with the difference of the defined conditions established, it is not necessary to perform a prior production.
In each embodiment, when the reserved image display area Ha is displayed in the individual display mode, the preliminary effect can be executed, while when the reserved image display area Hb is displayed in the numeric display mode, the preliminary effect is displayed. Does not have to be executed.

  In each embodiment, when the reserved image display area Hb is displayed in the number display mode, the preliminary effect can be executed, while when the reserved image display area Ha is displayed in the individual display mode, the preliminary effect is displayed. Does not have to be executed.

In each embodiment, the prior performance may be executed only when one of the game states is set during the non-variable state or during the variable state.
-In each embodiment, as long as it is a mode performed over a plurality of symbol variation games, the continuous effect may be performed in any mode.

  In each embodiment, the display mode of the hold image display area H is changed from the individual display mode to the number display mode on condition that the remaining number of times of the variable state is equal to or less than the upper limit number of the hold storage number. May be. According to this, since the countdown effect is performed in conjunction with the remaining number of times of the variable state, it is possible to improve the interest when the remaining number of times of the variable state is reduced, and to draw attention to the symbol variation game. .

  -In each embodiment, when the determination result of step S35 of FIG. 13 is affirmative, a countdown effect may be performed without fail, and the hold change effect may be executed only when a negative determination is made at step S35.

  In each embodiment, in the hold change effect, not the information for notifying the reach effect content when the pre-determined symbol variation game is executed, but the broad information for instructing that the reach effect is executed is notified. May be.

  -In each embodiment, even if it is a case where the symbol change game used as the object of prior judgment becomes a failure without a reach effect, execution of a countdown effect may be determined.

-In each embodiment, it is good also as an aspect showing the number of symbol fluctuation | variation games in which the holding | maintenance image corresponding to the start holding ball detected this time is changed to a predetermined character, and a notice effect is performed.
In each embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may not be changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability change state, number of reserved memories, etc.).

  In each embodiment, the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect may be varied depending on the number of reserved memories when the determination is made in advance. In such a case, it may be difficult to win a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect as the number of reserved memories increases when it is determined that the reach determination is determined in the current gaming state. good. According to this, as the number is counted down from a larger number, it is possible to make it easier to expect a big hit.

In each embodiment, the type of variation pattern may be different for each variation pattern distribution table.
In each embodiment, when it is determined that there is a shift in the prefetch command setting process shown in FIG. 11, it is not necessary to output the special figure type prefetch command to the effect control board 31.

  In each embodiment, when the big hits D to F are determined, the second latent-accuracy mode M3 is shifted to the first latent-accuracy mode M2 with the end of the variable speed state. Therefore, the number of stays in the first latent mode M2 may be varied depending on the type of jackpot. For example, in the big hit D in which the number of change upper and lower limits is set larger than the big hits E and F, the number of stays in the first latent mode M2 may be larger than the big hits E and F.

  The variable state in each embodiment is a shortening of the fluctuation time of the ordinary drawing game, an improvement in the probability of winning the lottery per ordinary drawing, an increase in the number of times of opening and closing the blade 16 and an increase in the opening time of the opening and closing blade 16 As long as at least one of them is included.

  In each embodiment, the execution timing of the pre-production is set to any timing as long as it is completed during the period from the time when the execution of the pre-production is decided to the end of the symbol variation game subject to the pre-determination. You may do it.

In each embodiment, instead of the special figure type prefetch command, a prefetch command that designates the value of the special figure distribution random number itself may be output.
In each embodiment, the execution timing of the command setting process is from the end of the special symbol input process to the start of the special symbol start process for starting the symbol variation game that has been subject to prior determination. Any timing may be set as long as it exists.

  In the hold change effect in each embodiment, the variation pattern does not have to be specified in the gaming state when the prefetch command setting process is executed. In other words, the reach production content determined in the variation pattern specified by the gaming state when the symbol variation game to be executed for the prefetch command setting process is performed is triggered by detection of entering the ball at the start winning opening. It is also good as a directing.

  In each embodiment, if the special symbol start process for starting the symbol variation game to be subjected to prior determination is not started immediately after the special symbol input process is finished, the effect control CPU 31a The performance setting process shown in FIG. 13 may be executed. In addition, if the variation content determined in the effect setting process performed last time is different from the variation content determined in the effect setting process performed this time, a prior effect is performed with the content that informs the variation content determined in the effect setting process performed this time. As such, the contents of the pre-production may be changed. For example, in FIG. 15, it is informed that the super reach SR8 is reached at the time point a2, but when the variable state ends, the effect setting is performed during the execution of the first symbol variable game after the variable state ends. It is assumed that the super reach SR9 is specified when the process is executed. In such a case, the hold change effect may be executed with the content that the super-reach SR9 is notified at the start of the second symbol variation game after the end of the variable state. According to this, even if the change contents change during the execution of the pre-production, the pre-production is in the middle by changing the change contents to be notified to the contents to notify the change contents most recently determined. Since it does not end, the preliminary presentation can be shown to the player to the end, and the interest for the preliminary presentation can be improved. Moreover, when the content of notification changes on the way, an unexpectedness can be given to the player.

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

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

In each embodiment, the hit type may be changed.
In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may output a control command indicating a winning type instead of the special figure designation command. This control command is a command set for each hit type, and the type of special figure cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each hit type, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the hit type based on the change pattern designation command.

Each embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special drawing and a decoration diagram, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special drawing.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(B) the switching timing, the onset jackpot determining means probability determines that jackpot difference, and that is defined by the difference in the ball entrance probability of a game ball per unit time to the start-up detecting means.

(B) From the time the game ball enters the start detection means to the time when the symbol variation game is started, the effect control means determines the variation content determination random number value instructed by the fourth control command. A plurality of determination timings for determining the variation contents of the symbol variation game are defined, and during the period in which the pre-production is executed, the effect control means determines the variation contents determined at the previous determination timing and the current determination timing. If the change contents in the determination are different, the notification content of the pre effect, to change the contents of informing the identified change contents in this determination timing.

  F1 to F3 ... random numbers for distribution pattern distribution (fourth control command), GH ... image display unit, Ha, Hb ... reserved image display area (notification means), SW1 ... upper start port switch (start detection means), SW2 ... Lower start port switch (start detection means), TA2, TB2 ... fluctuation pattern distribution table (variation content group) X1 ... reserved image, X2 ... special reserved image, 10 ... game board, 11 ... effect display device (display means), 15A: Upper start winning opening (start detection means), 15B: Lower start winning opening (start detection means), 20 ... Large winning opening (special winning means), 30 ... Main control board (main control means), 30a ... Main control CPU (random number acquisition means, start period jackpot determination means, jackpot game determination means, variation content determination means, pre-start big hit determination means, pre-determination means, first pre-determination means, second pre-determination means, start period big hit determination means (Game state control means, command control means), 30b ... variation content storage means, 30c ... main control RAM (holding storage means, random number storage means), 31 ... effect control board (effect control means), 31a ... effect control CPU (Preliminary determination means, pre-start determination means, condition determination means, preliminary production control means), 31b... Production control ROM (sub-side variation content storage means).

Claims (1)

When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
A start period big hit judging means for judging whether or not to win a big hit when starting the symbol variation game;
Before the start stage big hit determination means executes the big hit determination, before the start big hit determination means for determining whether or not a big hit,
Pre-effect execution control means for executing a pre-effect to notify the effect contents accompanying the symbol variation game before the symbol variation game to be determined by the pre-start big hit determination means is started,
In the pre-production, when there is a holding memory where the reach is executed before the symbol variation game which is a target of the determination by the pre-start big hit determining means, and when there is no holding memory where the reach is executed In any case, the execution is prohibited when there is a first preliminary effect that can be executed, and there is a reserved memory in which the reach is executed before the symbol variation game subject to determination by the pre-start big hit determination means. There is a second pre-production,
The first pre-production is a reach production content that is a variation content of the symbol variation game when it is a target of determination by the pre-start big hit determination unit and when it is a target of determination by the start period big hit determination unit. If it changes, execution is prohibited,
The second prior effect is a reach effect content that is a variation content of the symbol variation game when it is determined by the pre-start big hit determining means and when it is determined by the start big hit determining means. Even if it changes,
The first pre-production is already a gaming machine is the case even feasible new valley in which the first pre-production is running.