JP6422725B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of displaying on-hold information indicating a symbol variation game on hold.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, the holding information (so-called holding image) indicating the holding symbol variation game that is being held is displayed on a predetermined display device. The player is informed that there is a symbol variation game. In such pachinko machines, it is determined in advance whether the symbol variation game will be a big hit, and the display mode of the hold information is changed based on the identification result (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-200177 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since it is limited to changing the display mode of the hold information, by further devising the execution mode of the production related to the display of the hold information, the player's interest is enhanced. It leaves room for improvement.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in the said prior art, The objective is to provide the gaming machine which can improve a player's interest by the display of holding information.

A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems is triggered by the establishment of a start condition, using information storage means for storing game information used to execute a symbol variation game, and a lottery lottery using game information stored in the information storage means a jackpot lottery means for executing a change pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and displayable game display unit Figure handle variations game, the changing pattern determining means has determined variation A game control means for controlling the game display unit based on a pattern to execute a symbol variation game, and hold information indicating a symbol variation game being held can be displayed, and a display mode of the hold information being displayed is displayed. and displayable hold display unit the effect of changing the hold display control means for controlling the hold display unit, the contents of the symbol variation game in the pending A game content specifying means for specifying the change pattern in the presentation execution section for executing various effects of, and a presentation control means for controlling the presentation execution section, to the effect that the performance control unit is executed, There is a specific effect that is determined to be executed in the variation pattern, and a special effect that determines whether the effect control unit is to execute based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, and the hold display The control means adds change control for changing the display mode of the hold information in accordance with the identification result by the game content identification means and additional information according to the identification result by the game content identification means to the pending information being displayed. and addition control to have been possible to structure, during symbol variation game pending is started, cash pending information indicating the symbol variation game in the pending In this case, the variation information indicating the symbol variation game being executed is displayed, and the additional information is added to the hold information, and the symbol variation game being held indicated by the hold information is displayed. Is started, the additional information added to the hold information is configured to be controllable to be added to the variation information, and based on the determination result of the effect control means for executing the special effect. Thus, the gist of the invention is that control for newly adding additional information after the start of the symbol variation game is possible .

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved by displaying the hold information.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The schematic diagram which shows the display layout in a lower sub display part. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a fluctuation | variation information image. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows a text image. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a change suggestion effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a text addition effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a development suggestion effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the correspondence of a fluctuation pattern and a prefetch command value. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a command setting process. The flowchart which shows a 1st effect setting process. The schematic diagram which shows an information change lottery table. The flowchart which shows a 2nd production setting process. The schematic diagram which shows a special production | presentation lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows a 1st addition production | presentation lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows a 2nd addition production | presentation lottery table. The schematic diagram which shows a 3rd additional production | presentation lottery table. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the execution mode of a symbol change game. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the execution mode of a symbol change game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a decorative lamp SL having a light emitter (not shown) (LED, lamp, etc.) is disposed. The decoration lamp SL can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “light emission effect”) performed by turning on, blinking, or turning off the light emitter. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a speaker SP capable of outputting various sounds is disposed above the game board YB. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “audio effect”) performed by outputting sound.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 and a second special symbol display device 12 each composed of a plurality of light emitting units. In the 1st special symbol display device 11 and the 2nd special symbol display device 12, the symbol change game performed by changing a special symbol is performed, respectively. In the symbol variation game of the first special symbol display device 11, the first special symbol is used among the special symbols, while in the symbol variation game of the second special symbol display device 12, the second special symbol is used among the special symbols. It is done. In the following description, a variation game using the first special symbol is referred to as a “first special symbol variation game”, and a variation game using the second special symbol is referred to as a “second special symbol variation game”. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game”. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination (a jackpot determination described later) as to whether or not it is a big hit. In addition, the big hit determination of this embodiment can also be grasped as a big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit.

  The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 display special symbols by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the first special symbol display device 11, the first special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the first special symbol variation game, and the first special symbol is confirmed simultaneously with the end of the first special symbol variation game. Stopped display. Similarly, on the second special symbol display device 12, the second special symbol change display is started simultaneously with the start of the second special symbol change game, and the second special symbol is displayed simultaneously with the end of the second special symbol change game. The fixed stop is displayed. “Variation display” is a state in which the type of symbol to be displayed is changing. “Confirmation stop display” is a state in which the symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  In the special symbol variation game of the present embodiment, as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the big hit determination, a special symbol determined from a plurality of types of special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result), and a missing symbol that can recognize a slippage (a loss display result). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 do not execute the special symbol variation game in parallel. That is, in the present embodiment, only one of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game is executed.

  An opening that penetrates in the thickness direction of the game board YB is provided in the approximate center of the game board YB, and a display frame HW that is a frame-like member with various decorations is provided in the opening. It is assembled. The display frame HW has an opening HWa penetrating in the thickness direction of the game board YB. In the game board YB, a main effect display device 13 having a main display portion GH1 which is an image display portion capable of displaying various images is disposed behind the display frame HW. The main display unit GH1 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The main effect display device 13 is assembled to the game board YB from the player side so that the main display portion GH1 can be visually recognized through the opening HWa of the display frame HW.

  The main effect display device 13 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) performed by displaying an image. For example, in the main effect display device 13, as one of the display effects, there is a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment) and a symbol combination is displayed (derived). Done. In the following description, a variation game using a decorative symbol is referred to as a “decorative symbol variable game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production.

  In the main effect display device 13, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. On the main effect display device 13, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and at the same time as the end of the special symbol variation game, the decorative symbols are confirmed and stopped. Note that the “temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again, such as a fluctuation state.

  The main effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss only from the symbol combination of the decorative symbols displayed on the main effect display device 13 with a fixed stop.

  The main effect display device 13 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game. More specifically, when the big win symbol (hit display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the big win symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and displayed on the main effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbol based on the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the main effect display device 13 are the same. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-range display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-range display result) is also confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbols due to the decorative symbols are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows that are confirmed and stopped on the main effect display device 13 are not the same.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the order of left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side in the main effect display device 13. Stopped display. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, where “↓” indicates a change). In the reach state, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily stopped among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  Further, in the main effect display device 13 of the present embodiment, as one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game, until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Reach production can be performed. The reach production of the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production that is performed after the start of the normal reach production and is developed by developing the production contents of the normal reach production. As described above, the main effect display device 13 of the present embodiment is a display device that mainly executes a decorative symbol variation game. The main effect display device 13 is a display device that executes various display effects related to the decorative symbol variation game. And the main display part GH1 of this embodiment functions as a game display part and an effect execution part.

  In the game board YB, on the player side of the main effect display device 13, behind the display frame HW is an image display unit that is separate from the main effect display device 13 and can display various images. A lower sub effect display device 40 having a certain lower sub display portion GH2 is arranged along the lower edge portion of the opening HWa. The lower sub-display portion GH2 is a substantially rectangular display portion that extends along the lower edge portion (left-right direction) of the opening HWa. The lower sub display unit GH2 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. Further, the display area of the lower sub display part GH2 is smaller than the display area of the main display part GH1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the display area of the lower sub-display unit GH2, a change information display area HR0 is displayed as a display area for displaying a change information image HG as change information indicating a special symbol change game being held or being executed. Five display areas of ˜HR4 are set. The fluctuation information display area HR0 is an area for displaying a fluctuation information image HG indicating the special symbol fluctuation game being executed. The fluctuation information display area HR1 is an area for displaying a fluctuation information image HG indicating a special symbol fluctuation game whose execution is suspended first (first) among the special symbol fluctuation games on hold. The display area HR2 is an area for displaying a variation information image HG indicating a special symbol variation game that is held second oldest among the special symbol variation games on hold. The fluctuation information display area HR3 is an area for displaying a fluctuation information image HG indicating a special symbol fluctuation game that has been suspended for the third time among the special symbol fluctuation games on hold. The fluctuation information display area HR4 is an area for displaying a variation information image HG indicating a special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended fourth (last) among the special symbol variation games on hold. The fluctuation information image HG is a hold image as so-called hold information indicating start-up hold while being displayed in the change information display areas HR1 to HR4, that is, while the special symbol change game is being held.

  In addition, in the display area of the lower sub display portion GH2, a text image TG for suggesting the contents of the special symbol variation game is displayed in correspondence with each of the five display areas of the variation information display areas HR0 to HR4. As a display area, a first text display area TR1, a second text display area TR2, and a third text display area TR3 are set. In addition, the effect performed by displaying the text image TG in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 will be described in detail later. As described above, the lower sub-effect display device 40 is a display device that mainly displays the variation information image HG indicating the special symbol variation game being held or being executed. The lower sub-effect display device 40 is a display device that executes a display effect related to the display of the variation information image HG and a display effect related to the decorative symbol variation game in the main effect display device 13. Accordingly, the lower sub display unit GH2 functions as a first sub display unit, a second display unit, and a hold display unit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the game board YB, the player is closer to the player than the main effect display device 13, and behind the display frame HW, are the main effect display device 13 and the lower sub-effect display device 40. Is a separate body, and an upper sub effect display device 50 having an upper sub display portion GH3 which is an image display portion capable of displaying various images is arranged along the upper edge of the opening HWa. That is, the lower sub effect display device 40 is disposed below the upper sub effect display device 50. The upper sub-display portion GH3 is a substantially rectangular display portion that extends along the upper edge portion (left-right direction) of the opening HWa. The upper sub display unit GH3 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The sub-display portions GH2 and GH3 have the same (or substantially the same) size and the same (or substantially the same) shape. The upper sub-effect display device 50 is a display device that executes various display effects mainly related to the decorative symbol variation game performed in the main effect display device 13. Accordingly, the upper sub display unit GH3 serves as a second sub display unit and an effect execution unit. In the present embodiment, the first display unit is configured by the main display unit GH1 and the upper sub display unit GH3.

  Moreover, each sub display part GH2, GH3 of this embodiment is comprised so that a displacement is respectively possible between the original position and the production | presentation position with the establishment of a predetermined condition as a trigger. More specifically, the lower sub effect display device 40 includes a lower display device actuator A4 (shown in FIG. 8) for displacing the lower sub display portion GH2. The lower sub display unit GH2 is driven by the lower display device actuator A4, and includes an original position Pa0 that is a position along the lower edge of the opening HWa and an effect position Pa1 that protrudes upward from the original position Pa0. It is configured to be displaceable between them. Further, the upper sub effect display device 50 includes an upper display device actuator A5 (shown in FIG. 8) for displacing the upper sub display portion GH3. The upper sub display unit GH3 drives the upper display device actuator A5 to thereby move the original position Pb0 that is a position along the upper edge of the opening HWa and the effect position Pb1 that protrudes downward from the original position Pb0. It is configured to be displaceable between.

  In the present embodiment, when the lower sub display portion GH2 is located at the effect position Pa1 and the upper sub display portion GH3 is located at the effect position Pb1, each of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 is viewed from the player. The main display portion GH1 is arranged along the vertical direction as a predetermined direction at the approximate center (center). In this state, the upper edge portion of the lower sub display portion GH2 and the lower edge portion of the upper sub display portion GH3 are close (or in contact) to such an extent that it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the gap. In the following description, the lower sub display portion GH2 is located at the original position Pa0 and the upper sub display portion GH3 is located at the original position, so that the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are separated from each other. The state is shown as an initial arrangement state as a first arrangement state. On the other hand, the arrangement state of each of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 in which the lower sub display portion GH2 is located at the effect position Pa1 and the upper sub display portion GH3 is located at the effect position Pb1 is set as the second arrangement state. It is shown as the production arrangement state.

  In the game board YB, a first start winning device 15 having a first entrance 14 into which a game ball can enter is disposed at the lower right of the main effect display device 13. The first start winning device 15 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the first entrance 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is set. To establish.

  In addition, a second start winning device 17 having a second entrance 16 through which a game ball can enter is disposed below the main effect display device 13 in the game board YB. The second start winning device 17 has an opening / closing blade 18 that opens and closes by an operation of a normal electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 8). In the second start winning device 17, when the opening / closing blade 18 performs the opening operation, the second ball entrance 16 provided in the second start winning device 17 is opened, and the game ball into the second start winning device 17 is opened. You can enter the ball. Further, the second start winning device 17 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the second entrance 16. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the second special symbol variation game can be satisfied, and the game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls is set. To establish.

  On the game board YB, on the right side of the main effect display device 13, a first grand prize device 20 having a first grand prize port 19 through which a game ball can enter is arranged. The first grand prize winning device 20 has a big prize opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a first big prize opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 8). In the first grand prize winning device 20, when the grand prize winning door 21 performs an opening operation, the first grand prize winning port 19 provided in the first grand prize winning device 20 is opened, and the game into the first grand prize winning device 20 is performed. A ball can be entered. The first grand prize winning device 20 is provided with a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 19. In the present embodiment, a gaming ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls is established by detecting the gaming ball by the first count sensor SE3.

  On the game board YB, below the first big prize device 20, a second big prize device 23 having a second big prize port 22 into which a game ball can be entered is arranged. The second big prize winning device 23 has a big prize opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of a second big prize opening actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 8). In the second big prize winning device 23, when the big prize winning door 24 is opened, the second big prize winning port 22 is opened, and a game ball can enter the second big prize winning device 23. A specific area 25 through which a game ball can pass is set inside the second grand prize winning device 23, and all of the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 22 pass through the specific area 25. It is like that.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning device 23 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 22. In the present embodiment, a game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls is established by detecting the game ball by the second count sensor SE4. The second grand prize device 23 is provided with a specific passage sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific region 25.

  In this embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the big hit game is awarded after the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed in a definite stop state in the special symbol variation game. In the big hit game, the first big prize opening 19 or the second big prize opening 22 is opened, and the entry of game balls into the respective big prize winning devices 20 and 23 is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to establish the winning ball payout condition.

  In the game board YB, a first hold display device 26 and a second hold display device 27 each including a plurality of light emitting units are disposed on the lower left side of the main effect display device 13. In the first hold display device 26, the start condition is established, but the start of the symbol variation game based on the establishment of the start condition is not established. The number of times is displayed. Similarly, in the second hold display device 27, the start condition is satisfied, but the execution is suspended because the start condition of the symbol variation game based on the start condition is not satisfied. The number of symbol variation games is displayed. In the following description, the number of the first special symbol variation game being held is indicated as “first special symbol variation number”, and the number of the second special symbol variation game being pending is denoted as “second special symbol variation number”. Show.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 28 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower left side of the main effect display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 28, a changing game is performed by changing the normal symbol. In the following description, a variation game using a normal symbol is referred to as “ordinary symbol variation game”. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of internal determination (normal hit determination) as to whether or not the normal hit. Note that the normal hit determination of the present embodiment can also be grasped as a normal hit lottery for determining whether or not the hit is normal. The normal symbol display device 28 displays a normal symbol by turning on, blinking, and turning off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 28, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game.

  In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit (ordinary hit display result) and a normal offset symbol that can recognize a normal offset (usually a shift indication result).

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the normal hit game is generated after the normal hit symbol is fixed and stopped in the normal symbol changing game. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing blade 18 is opened, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second entrance 16 of the second start winning device 17. That is, in the present embodiment, an affirmative determination is made in the normal hit determination, whereby an opening condition for opening the opening / closing blade 18 can be established. For this reason, during the normal winning game, the player can easily establish the start condition of the second special symbol variation game and the payout condition of the prize ball.

  In the game board YB, an operation gate 29 is disposed above the first grand prize winning device 20. The operation gate 29 is provided with a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6 of the operation gate 29, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation game can be suspended.

  Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function that assigns a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that varies the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive (hit probability) from a low probability to a high probability. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the big hit probability fluctuates with a high probability and a big hit game is likely to occur compared to a state where the probability variation state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variation state”). It becomes a state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improving function is a function of giving an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance rate per unit time to the second entrance 16 from a low entrance rate to a high entrance rate. The starting condition of the second special symbol variation game is more easily established in the entering rate improvement state than in the state where the entering rate improvement state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-entry rate improving state”). Therefore, the player is in an advantageous state. Here, in order to improve the entrance rate to the second entrance 16, various controls can be employed as described below. For example, in order to improve the entrance rate to the second entrance 16, the control is adopted to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game in the improved entrance rate state compared to the non-entry rate improvement state. it can. Further, in order to improve the entrance rate to the second entrance 16, the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination in the entrance rate improvement state is affirmative (ordinary (normal) It is possible to employ a control that varies the probability of hitting) with a high probability. Further, in order to improve the entrance rate to the second entrance 16, an affirmative in the normal hit determination is obtained when the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative as compared with the non-entry rate improved state. Control for extending the opening time of the opening / closing blade 18 based on the determination made once can be employed. Further, in order to improve the entrance rate to the second entrance 16, the change time of the special symbol change game, in particular, the display error display is confirmed and stopped as compared with the non-entry rate improvement state. Control that shortens the variation time of the special symbol variation game can be adopted. Further, the controls may be arbitrarily combined to improve the entrance rate to the second entrance 16.

Next, the jackpot and jackpot game in the present embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, one jackpot is determined from a plurality of types (three types in this embodiment), and a jackpot game based on the determined jackpot is given. Is done. Which of the types of jackpots is to be determined is specified by the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) determined when the result of jackpot determination is positive.

  The big hit game is started after the end of the special symbol variation game in which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is over, a round game that opens the first grand prize opening 19 (large prize opening door 21) or the second big prize opening 22 (large prize opening door 24) is performed for a predetermined upper limit number of times. In the following description, the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game is referred to as “specified number of rounds”. During one round game, each of the big winning openings 19 and 22 is until the first end condition for entering the upper limit number of game balls to enter or the second end condition for which a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. It is released during In this embodiment, “9” is set as the upper limit number of balls in any jackpot game. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special symbol ZA and the special symbol ZB are set as the big hit symbol of the first special symbol. In the present embodiment, the special symbol Za is set as the big hit symbol of the second special symbol. These special symbols ZA, ZB, Za are classified into one or more special symbols. In the following description, the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol categorized as the special symbol ZA corresponds to the jackpot symbol ZA, the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol ZB corresponds to the jackpot symbol ZB and the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Za The big hit to be performed is shown as big hit Za.

  In the present embodiment, “16 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds for any jackpot game based on any jackpot. In the present embodiment, for any jackpot game based on any jackpot, “6 seconds” is set as the effect time of the opening effect, and “10 seconds” is set as the effect time of the ending effect. In the present embodiment, for any jackpot game, the second big prize opening 22 is opened in the fourth round game, while the first big prize opening 19 is opened in round games other than the fourth round game. .

  In the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, “0.1 second” is set as the specified time for the fourth round game, while “25 seconds” is set as the specified time for the round games other than the fourth time. ing. That is, the big hit ZB becomes a short open big hit with a short opening time of the second big winning opening 22. Further, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA and the big hit game based on the big hit Za, "25 seconds" is set as the specified time for any round game. That is, the big hit ZA and the big hit Za become a long open big hit with a long opening time of the second big winning opening 22.

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 25 set in the second big prize opening 22 and is detected by the specific pass sensor SE5, after the big hit game ends. Probability state is given. The probability variation state is from the end of the big hit game in which the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 until the special symbol variation game of the predetermined probability variation number (for example, 100 times) is terminated or the special symbol of the certain probability variation number. It is given until the next jackpot game is given before the end of the variable game. Also, in this embodiment, no matter what jackpot game is awarded, after the jackpot game is over, until the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of operations (for example, 100 times) is finished, Alternatively, the state of improving the entrance rate is given until the next jackpot game is given before the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of operations.

  As described above, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA and the jackpot game based on the jackpot Za, the opening time of the second jackpot 22 (the prescribed time of the fourth round game) is set to 25 seconds. The ball can enter the second grand prize winning device 23. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the big hits ZA and Za can pass the game balls to the specific area 25 on the premise that the game balls are launched aiming at the second big winning opening 22 and acquire the probability variation state after the big hit game is finished. Is a very high specific jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 22 is set to “0.1 second”, the game ball is practically entered into the second big prize winning device 23. It is impossible to make a ball. Therefore, even if the big hit ZB aims at the second grand prize winning port 22 and fires the game ball, it is extremely difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 25, and the probability variation state cannot be obtained substantially. Non-specific big hit. Thus, in this embodiment, from the viewpoint of easy acquisition of the probability variation state, the big hits are advantageous to the player in the order of big hits ZB <ZA, Za.

Next, effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as one of the effects (display effects), the display mode of the variation information image HG is changed, and the special symbol variation game being held or executed is a big hit depending on the display mode of the variation information image HG. It is possible to execute an information change effect that notifies the degree of expectation of jackpot that indicates the level of possibility. The information change effect is executed in a state where the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are positioned in the initial arrangement state. The information change effect of the present embodiment is executed by changing the display mode of the fluctuation information image HG to be displayed in the fluctuation information display areas HR0 to HR4 of the lower sub display unit GH2.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, the display mode of the variation information image HG for the first special symbol variation game includes a first display mode that displays a variation information image HG1 that imitates a white sphere. The second display mode for displaying the variation information image HG2 simulating a blue sphere, the third display mode for displaying the variation information image HG3 simulating a yellow sphere, and the variation information image HG4 simulating a red sphere. There is a fourth display mode to display. In the information change effect of the present embodiment, a high jackpot expectation is set in the order of first display mode <second display mode <third display mode <fourth display mode. Although detailed description is omitted, in this embodiment, a variation information image HG different from the variation information image HG for the first special symbol variation game is prepared as the variation information image HG for the second special symbol variation game. Has been.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a change suggestion suggesting (notifying) that the display mode of the variation information image HG may be changed. The production is configured to be executable. The change suggestion effect is executed in a state where the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are positioned in the initial arrangement state. In the present embodiment, the change suggestion effect is a first effect, a special effect, a first special effect, and a first notification effect.

  The change suggestion effect of the present embodiment is a specific image KG (for example, a chick appears as information suggesting that the display mode of the variation information image HG may be changed with the start of the decorative symbol variation game. This is executed in such a manner that a moving image simulating the situation is displayed on the upper sub-display unit GH3 (shown in FIG. 5A). In the present embodiment, the display mode of the variation information image HG displayed in the variation information display areas HR0 to HR4 is changed with the execution of the change suggestion effect in the change suggestion effect effect pattern (effect contents). There is a first change suggesting effect pattern (so-called success pattern) as the first effect pattern. In addition, the change suggestion effect is performed in the change suggestion effect pattern, but the display mode of the variation information image HG displayed in the variation information display areas HR0 to HR4 is not changed. There is a change suggestion effect pattern (so-called failure pattern). As described above, the content of the change suggestion effect includes a plurality of effect contents.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a relay effect that relays a change suggestion effect and an information change effect as one of the effects (display effects). The relay effect is executed in a state where the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are positioned in the initial arrangement state. The relay effect according to the present embodiment is directed to the relay effect image (for example, the change information image HG whose display mode is changed) as information indicating the change information image HG whose display mode is changed after the start of the change suggestion effect. This may be executed by a first relay effect pattern (effect content) that displays on the main display unit GH1 a moving image simulating a situation where a kunai flies (shown in FIG. 5B). The relay effect of the present embodiment is a relay effect image (for example, a bomb explodes as information for notifying that any of the display modes of the change information image HG displayed in the change information display areas HR0 to HR4 changes). May be executed by a second relay effect pattern (effect content) that is displayed on the main display unit GH1 (shown in FIG. 5D).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, as a display effect related to the display of the variation information image HG, a text addition effect that displays a text image TG that suggests the development of a special symbol variation game corresponding to the variation information image HG being displayed. It is feasible. The text image TG is additional information (character string) indicating information related to the development of the special symbol variation game. The text image TG is also additional information corresponding to the contents of the special symbol variation game.

  The text addition effect is executed in a state where the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are positioned in the initial arrangement state. In addition, in the situation where the variation information image HG is displayed, the text addition effect is performed in a plurality of types of text images TG in the text display regions TR1 to TR3 corresponding to the variation information display regions where the variation information image HG is displayed. It is performed by the aspect which displays either. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of text images TG are classified into a first type text group, a second type text group, and a third type text group according to the content system of the special symbol variation game. In the following description, each text group may be abbreviated as a first type text, a second type text, and a third type text.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the first type text, the text image TGa1 imitating the character string “Opportunity” and the character string “Intense heat!” Are imitated as the text image indicating the expected degree of jackpot. A text image TGa2 and a text image TGa3 simulating a character string “super intense heat!” Are classified. In the text addition effect of the present embodiment, a high jackpot expectation is set in the order of text image TGa1 <text image TGa2 <text image TGa3.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, in the second type text, a text image TGb1 imitating a character string of “reach?” As a text image indicating a reach expectation level indicating the possibility of reach performance. , And text images TGb2 simulating character strings of “Leach!”. In the text addition effect of the present embodiment, a high reach expectation is set in the order of text image TGb1 <text image TGb2. In the text addition effect of the present embodiment, the display of the text image TGb1 informs that there is a possibility that the reach effect will be performed, while the display of the text image TGb2 definitely determines that the reach effect is performed. Informed.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, in the third type text, a text image TGc1 that imitates a character string of “development” and a character string of “special” as a text image indicating that a predetermined presentation is performed. A text image TGc2 simulating the above is classified. The text image TGc1 (development) indicates that a development suggestion effect described later is executed, and the text image TGc2 (special) indicates that a special effect described later is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, the text addition effect is the first text addition as information for notifying that the text addition effect is started with the start of the decorative symbol variation game. An image for production (for example, a moving image imitating a situation in which a chick appears and throws a bomb and the bomb explodes) is executed on the main display unit GH1. In the text addition effect, an image simulating the character string (text) of the text image displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 is displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 (shown in FIG. 6B). In the text addition effect, a predetermined image (lightning strike state) is used as information indicating that the text image TG imitating the character string of the image displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 is displayed in the text display regions TR1 to TR3. Is displayed on the main display unit GH1. Thereafter, in the text addition effect, the text image TG is displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 of the lower sub display unit GH2 (shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D).

  In the present embodiment, among the text addition effects, the effects until the text image TG is displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 of the lower sub display unit GH2 are likely to add the text image TG to the variation information image HG. It becomes the 2nd alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports that there exists, a special effect, and a 2nd special effect (it may show as an "addition suggestion effect" hereafter).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as one of the effects (display effects), it is possible to execute the development suggestion effect as the second effect that suggests that the super reach effect may be executed. . In the present embodiment, the development suggestion effect production pattern (production content) includes the first development suggestion production pattern (so-called success pattern) for notifying that the super reach production is finally executed, and the super reach production. There is a second development suggesting effect pattern (so-called failure pattern) that informs that it is not performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, the development suggestion effect by each effect pattern is information indicating that there is a possibility that the super reach effect may be executed with the start of the decorative symbol variation game. A specific image KG that is a common image with the change suggestion effect (for example, a moving image simulating the appearance of a chick) is displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 (shown in FIG. 7A). Subsequently, in the development suggestion effect by each effect pattern, a partial image showing a part of the first specific image (for example, the head of a chick) is displayed on each of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 in the initial arrangement state. In the development suggestion effect of the present embodiment, a partial image simulating the lower half of the first specific image is displayed on the lower sub display portion GH2, while the upper half of the first specific image is displayed on the upper sub display portion GH3. A partial image imitating is displayed. At this time, the variation information image HG and the text image TG are not displayed on the lower sub display unit GH2 (shown in FIG. 7B).

  Then, in the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern, the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are displaced to the effect arrangement state in a state where the partial images are respectively displayed, thereby displaying the sub display portions GH2 and GH3. The first specific image can be recognized from the contents (shown in FIG. 7C). Thereafter, in the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern, the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are displaced to the initial arrangement state, and the second specific image (for example, chick) as a predetermined image is displayed on each display portion GH1 to GH3. An image showing a part of the whole body) is displayed, and the second specific image can be recognized as the entire display contents of the display units GH1 to GH3 (shown in FIG. 7D). Thereafter, the variation information image HG and the text image TG are displayed again on the lower sub display portion GH2, and the decorative symbol variation game (super reach effect) is executed on the main display portion GH1.

  On the other hand, in the development suggestion effect by the second development suggestion effect pattern, the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 displaying the partial images are not displaced in the initial arrangement state, and the partial images are not displayed as they are. Is terminated. Thereafter, the variation information image HG and the text image TG are displayed again on the lower sub display portion GH2, and the decorative symbol variation game is terminated on the main display portion GH1 without executing the super reach effect.

  In the development suggestion effect of the present embodiment, in the initial arrangement state, the effect part that displays a partial image showing a part of the first specific image on each of the sub-display parts GH2 and GH3 is the specific effect part. Further, in the development suggestion effect of the present embodiment, in the initial arrangement state, an image showing a part of the second specific image is displayed on each display unit GH1 to GH3, and the entire display content of each display unit GH1 to GH3 is as follows. An effect unit capable of recognizing the second specific image is a predetermined effect unit. As described above, the development suggestion effect includes a plurality of effect units.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the specific image KG is displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3, it develops into either the change suggestion effect or the development suggestion effect. And when it develops to a change suggestion effect, when the display mode of change information image HG changes with the 1st change suggestion effect pattern, and when the display mode of change information image HG does not change with the 2nd change suggestion effect pattern Can occur. Further, when the display mode of the fluctuation information image HG changes, the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern that specifically indicates which change information image HG changes, and the second relay effect that does not specifically indicate. Relay production by a pattern can be executed. On the other hand, when it develops to the development suggestion effect, the execution of the super reach effect is notified by the first development suggestion effect pattern, and the non-execution of the super reach effect is notified by the second development suggestion effect pattern. Cases can arise.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the special effects described above as one of the effects (display effects). The special effect is a special image (for example, when a predetermined character is kissed as information that informs the player that the expectation of jackpot in this special symbol variation game is higher than that of the special symbol variation game in which the special effect is not executed. This is executed in such a manner that a video imitating the state of smoking is displayed on the main display unit GH1.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the rear side of the machine. The sub control board 31 executes processing related to execution of various game effects based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of each effect display device 13, 40, 50. In addition, the sub control board 31 controls the operation mode of the sub effect display devices 40 and 50. The sub-control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SL and the sound output mode of the speaker SP.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The special control display devices 11 and 12, the holding display devices 26 and 27, the normal design display device 28, and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a predetermined procedure. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is the base of the production from when the variation display of the special symbol is started until when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern in the present embodiment specifies the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol variation display is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped, and the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game during the variation time. it can.

Here, the variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the variation patterns of the present embodiment can be classified into a variation pattern for a big hit effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a loss effect. The jackpot effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation game. The out-of-bounds reach effect is an effect that is developed so that, as a rule, after the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation game, the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed in a decorative symbol variation game so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP1 is a variation pattern for a loss effect, the variation patterns HP2a, HP2c, HP3a, and HP4a are variation patterns for a loss reach effect, and the variation patterns HP2b, HP3b, and HP4b are variation patterns for a big hit effect. Is set.

  The variation pattern HP1 can specify the content of the effect that does not include the reach effect as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game. The variation patterns HP2a and HP2b can specify the content of the effect including the normal reach effect and not including the super reach effect as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game. The fluctuation pattern HP2c can specify the production contents including the development suggestion effect by the second development suggestion production pattern and the normal reach production and the super reach production as the production contents of the decorative design fluctuation game. The variation patterns HP3a and HP3b include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect as the effect contents of the decorative symbol change game, and can specify the effect contents for executing each reach effect in this order. The variation patterns HP4a and HP4b include the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern and the super reach effect as the effect contents of the decorative pattern change game, and can specify the effect contents for executing each effect in this order. . The variation patterns HP4a and HP4b can specify the content of the effect that does not include the normal reach effect as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control ROM 30b stores various determination values used for determination regarding the game. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value used for the big hit determination. Note that the number of jackpot determination values for the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values for the non-probability variation state. In addition, the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state includes all of the values set as the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state. In the following description, the determination value set in common as the jackpot determination value used in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state may be particularly referred to as a common determination value. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used for normal hit determination as to whether or not the normal hit for granting the normal hit game. In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used for reach determination as to whether or not to allow execution of the reach effect when a negative determination is made in the big hit determination.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The main control board 30 generates random numbers used for various lottery processes. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value every time a clock signal is input, or a random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates a value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated by the main control board 30 include a big hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal hit determination random number. The big hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit determination. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit determination.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. A sub-control ROM 31b and a sub-control RAM 31c are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, each display device 13, 40, 50 (each display unit GH1 to GH3), each display device actuator A4, A5, a decoration lamp SL, and a speaker SP are connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The sub control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing effects. The sub-control ROM 31b also displays display patterns and display data for display effects (data such as symbols, background images, character images, and character images), audio patterns and sound data for sound effects (music, sound effects, etc.). Data), and a light emission pattern and light emission data for light emission effects are stored. In the sub-control board 31, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers in the same manner as the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 will be described.
First, 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).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning device 15 (step Sa1). That is, in step Sa1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step Sa1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sa6. On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sa1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). Is determined (step Sa2). When the determination result of step Sa2 is negative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sa6.

  If the determination result in step Sa2 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special symbol hold count and updates the value of the first special symbol hold count (step Sa3). In the process of step Sa3, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26 so as to display the updated number of the first special symbol hold. In the process of step Sa3, the main control CPU 30a generates a first hold number command indicating the updated first special symbol hold number and outputs it to the sub-control board 31.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and stores the acquired various random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (step Sa4). In the process of step Sa4, the main control CPU 30a determines each of the random numbers for the big hit determination random number, the special symbol distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number generated in the main control board 30. Get the value. Then, the main control CPU 30a can specify the acquired random number values as the order in which the various random number values are stored and the random number values used for executing the first special symbol variation game. As described above, the data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the random number acquired in the process of step Sa4 is game information used for executing the special symbol variation game. And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first entrance 14 is detected by the first start sensor SE1, and the number of first special symbol hold at that time is less than 4 Thus, the start condition for the first special symbol variation game is established. The main control RAM 30c functions as an information storage unit that stores game information when the start condition is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, based on the random number values acquired in step Sa4, uses a prefetch command that can specify the contents of a special symbol variation game that will be executed in the future using these random number values. A command setting process to be generated and output is executed (step Sa5). Details of this command setting process will be described later.

  When the process of step Sa5 is completed and the determination results of steps Sa1 and Sa2 are negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning device 17 (step Sa6). ). That is, in step Sa6, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step Sa6 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sa6 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special symbol holding number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Is determined (step Sa7). When the determination result of step Sa7 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. When the determination result of step Sa7 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special symbol hold count and updates the value of the second special symbol hold count (step Sa8). In the process of step Sa8, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 27 so as to display the updated second special symbol hold count. In the process of step Sa8, the main control CPU 30a generates a second reserved number command indicating the updated second special symbol reserved number and outputs it to the sub-control board 31.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and stores the acquired various random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (step Sa9). In the process of step Sa9, the main control CPU 30a determines each of the random numbers for the big hit determination random number, the special symbol distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number generated in the main control board 30. Get the value. Then, the main control CPU 30a can specify the acquired random number values as the order in which the various random number values are stored and the random number values used for executing the second special symbol variation game. As described above, the data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. In the present embodiment, the special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special symbol variation game execution (start) condition is satisfied (step Sb1). In step Sb1, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination in step Sb1 when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being executed, while the special symbol fluctuation game is being executed or during the big hit game. If there is, a negative determination is made in step Sb1. When the determination result of step Sb1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sb1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the second special symbol hold count (step Sb2) and determines whether the second special symbol hold count is greater than 0 (zero). (Step Sb3). When the determination result of step Sb3 is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the first special symbol reservation count (step Sb4) and determines whether the first special symbol reservation count is greater than 0 (zero) ( Step Sb5). When the determination result of step Sb5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sb5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a uses a special symbol variation processing flag stored in the main control RAM 30c as information indicating that the first special symbol variation game is to be executed. A value of (zero) is set (step Sb6). Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the first special symbol hold count, and updates the value of the first special symbol hold count (step Sb7). In the process of step Sb7, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26 so as to display the updated number of the first special symbol hold. In the process of step Sb7, the main control CPU 30a generates a first hold number command indicating the updated first special symbol hold number and outputs it to the sub control board 31. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values stored first among various random number values stored in the main control RAM 30c for use in executing the first special symbol variation game (step). Sb8).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number obtained in step Sb8 matches the jackpot determination value (step Sb9). More specifically, in the process of step Sb9, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability variation flag, and specifies whether or not the probability variation state is based on the read value of the probability variation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step Sb8 described above matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state.

  If the determination result in step Sb9 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number obtained in step Sb8 to the first special symbol display device 11 from the big hit symbol based on the special symbol. The final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped is determined (step Sb10). More specifically, in the present embodiment, a special symbol distribution random number value is assigned to a special symbol that can be determined as a jackpot symbol by a predetermined number of values that the random number value can take. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol to which the acquired special symbol distribution random number value is distributed as the jackpot symbol. Next, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table Tm1 stored in the main control ROM 30b on the basis of the random number for variation pattern distribution obtained in step Sb8 described above, and for the big hit effect. A variation pattern is determined (step Sb11).

  As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern table Tm1 is divided according to the determination result of the big hit determination and the determination result of the reach determination, and a random pattern distribution random value can be taken for the variation pattern. A predetermined number is distributed among the numerical values. In the figure, the variation patterns HP2b, HP3b, and HP4b for the big hit effect are selected as the selection target when the big hit determination is affirmative, as the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution is distributed in the “big hit” column. Become. In addition, as shown in the figure, the random patterns for distribution pattern distribution are distributed in the “reach possible” column, and the variation patterns HP2a, HP2c, HP3a, and HP4a for the outlier reach production have the results of the jackpot determination. If the result is negative and the determination result of reach determination is affirmative, the selection is made. In addition, as shown in the figure, random values for distribution pattern distribution are distributed in the column of “reach impossible”, the variation pattern HP1 for the offending effect is obtained when the determination result of the big hit determination and the reach determination is negative. Can be selected. And, in the variation pattern table Tm1, in the order of normal reach production <super reach production (via normal reach production) <super reach production (via development suggestion production), the decision ratio in the case of jackpot occupying the whole decision ratio increases. Random values for distribution pattern distribution are distributed. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher in the order of normal reach production <super reach production via normal reach production <super reach production via development suggestion production.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the process of step Sb11 is completed, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step Sb12. On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sb9 is negative, the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination as to whether or not the execution of the reach effect is permitted (step Sb13). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number obtained in step Sb8 described above matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of step Sb13 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviating symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11 (step Sb14). Next, the main control CPU 30a refers to the above-described variation pattern table Tm1 based on the variation pattern distribution random number acquired in step Sb8, and determines a variation pattern for the slip reach effect (step Sb15). ). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step Sb12.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sb13 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is a final stop symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 as a final stop symbol (step Sb16). Next, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table Tm1 described above based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained in step Sb8, and determines a variation pattern for the off-state effect (step Sb17). . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step Sb12.

  In step Sb12, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the first special symbol variation game, such as generating a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31 and outputting it at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game using the decorative symbols. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 11 so that the special symbols start to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, when the determination result in step Sb3 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a value of 1 as information indicating that the second special symbol variation game is to be executed in the special symbol variation processing flag. (Step Sb18). Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special symbol hold count, and updates the value of the second special symbol hold count (step Sb19). In the process of step Sb19, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 27 so as to display the updated second special symbol hold count. Further, in the process of step Sb19, the main control CPU 30a generates a second reserved number command indicating the updated second special symbol reserved number and outputs it to the sub-control board 31. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a obtains various random number values stored first among various random number values used for execution of the second special symbol variation game stored in the main control RAM 30c (steps). Sb20).

  Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 30a executes various determinations in the same manner as when the first special symbol variation game is started. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 according to various determination results and a variation pattern of the second special symbol variation game, and the second special symbol. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. In addition, in this embodiment, the process after acquiring the value of various random numbers among the processes at the time of starting the 2nd special symbol variation game is the process of various random numbers among the processes at the time of starting the 1st special symbol variation game. Since it is the same as the processing after the value is acquired, other detailed description is omitted.

  The main control CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and each special symbol display device 11 is configured to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the determined variation pattern. , 12 are controlled. Further, when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern ends, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the combination of symbols to be confirmed and stopped. As described above, the process of step Sb9 in the special symbol start process is a big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win, and the main control CPU 30a that executes the process uses various random numbers stored in the main control RAM 30c. It functions as a jackpot lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery using values (game information).

Next, the command setting process (step Sa5) executed as a subroutine of the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the non-entrance rate improvement state and is not a big hit game (step Sc1). When the determination result of step Sc1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a prefetch command is output on condition that the non-entrance rate is improved and the game is not in a big hit game.

  When the determination result in step Sc1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a matches the jackpot determination random number acquired in step Sa4 in the special symbol input process with the jackpot determination value (common determination value) for the non-probable change state. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit value (step Sc2). When the determination result of step Sc2 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the first special symbol hold count stored in the main control RAM 30c, and obtains it by the processing of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process. The variation pattern for the big hit effect to which the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution is distributed is specified (step Sc3). The sub-control CPU 31a identifies the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern table Tm1 described above based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number value. Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command as information indicating the determination result of step Sc2 and the identification result of step Sc3, and outputs it to the sub control board 31 (step Sc4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sc2 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number obtained in step Sa4 in the special symbol input process matches the reach determination value. It is determined whether or not (step Sc5). When the determination result of step Sc5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the first special symbol hold count stored in the main control RAM 30c, and obtains it by the processing of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process. The variation pattern for the outlier reach effect to which the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution is distributed is specified (step Sc6). Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command as information indicating the determination results of steps Sc2 and Sc5 and the identification result of step Sc6, and outputs it to the sub control board 31 (step Sc7). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process.

  When the determination result of step Sc5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the first special symbol hold count stored in the main control RAM 30c, and obtains it by the processing of step Sa4 in the special symbol input process. The variation pattern for the outlier reach effect to which the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution is distributed is specified (step Sc8). Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command as information indicating the determination results of steps Sc2 and Sc5 and the specific result of step Sc8, and outputs it to the sub control board 31 (step Sc9). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the command setting process.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of a determination result whether or not it is a jackpot value, a determination result whether or not it is a reach value, and a specific result of a variation pattern One prefetch command value is set for each. That is, in the prefetch command of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify information regarding whether or not a big hit determination (big hit lottery) executed in the future is determined to be a big win. In the prefetch command of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify information regarding whether or not it is determined that the reach performance is to be permitted in the reach determination (reach lottery) executed in the future. Further, in the prefetch command of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify information on a variation pattern determined in the future. In the present embodiment, whether or not a big win is achieved, whether or not the reach effect is permitted, and the effect content specified in the change pattern is the development (content) of the symbol change game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a value indicating the first special symbol hold number is set in the lower byte of the prefetch command (in the following description, indicated as “xxH”). Therefore, in the prefetch command of the present embodiment, it is possible to specify information related to the number of first special symbol reservations when the prefetch command is generated.

Next, the jackpot game process that the main control CPU 30a performs to cause the jackpot game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) of the special symbol determined when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination. The main control CPU 30a starts control of the specified jackpot game after the end of the special symbol variation game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing.

  When the big hit symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the sub control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game to the sub control CPU 31a every time the round game is started after the opening effect time set for each jackpot game has elapsed. . In addition, the main control CPU 30a, according to the release mode (pattern) set for each jackpot game, opens each of the big prize opening actuators A2, so as to open one of the big prize winning openings 19,22. A3 is controlled to start the round game. At this time, when starting the fourth round game in the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening actuator A3 so that the second big prize opening 22 is opened. On the other hand, when starting a round game other than the fourth round game in the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening actuator A2 so as to open the first big prize opening 19.

  Further, at this time, the main control CPU 30a sets a specified time for the round game, which is the time from when each of the special winning openings 19, 22 is opened to closing, to the main control RAM 30c. As described above, if the current big hit game is a big hit game based on the big hit ZB, 0.1 seconds is set as the specified time for the fourth round game and the round games other than the fourth time are specified. Set 25 seconds as the time. On the other hand, if the current big hit game is a big hit game based on one of the big hits ZA and Za, 25 seconds is set as the prescribed time for all round games.

  After that, in the round game, the main control CPU 30a releases the grand prize that is released when either the first end condition for entering the upper limit number of game balls to enter or the second end condition for which the specified time elapses is satisfied. The round game is ended by controlling each of the winning prize opening actuators A2 and A3 so as to close the mouth. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the ending effect time has elapsed.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal indicating that the game ball has entered the second big prize opening 22 and passed through the specific area 25 from the specific passage sensor SE5 in the big hit game, the big hit game Probability change is given after the end of. Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 25 from the specific pass sensor SE5, the main control CPU 30a receives a specific pass command indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 25. Output to the control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a stores a main probability change flag in the main control RAM 30c as information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state when the big hit game is terminated, and a predetermined probability change number (for example, 100 times) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability change command indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub control CPU 31a.

  Thereafter, each time the special symbol variation game is executed, the main control CPU 30a decrements the probability variation stored in the main control RAM 30c by 1, and when the probability variation becomes 0, the probability variation becomes 0. The main probability variation flag is cleared (erased) upon completion of the special symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a clears the main probability variation flag and the probability variation count when the big hit game is awarded. Further, when the main control CPU 30a clears the main probability change flag, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that the probability change state is not given to the sub control CPU 31a.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the improved entrance rate based on the special big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the increased entry rate state is to be given regardless of the big hit. The main control CPU 30a stores a main operation flag in the main control RAM 30c as information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to the increase in the entrance rate when giving the entrance rate improvement state, and performs a predetermined operation. The number of times (for example, 100 times) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a an operation command indicating that the increased entry rate state is given.

  Thereafter, each time the special symbol variation game is executed, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c, and when the number of operations becomes 0, the number of operations becomes 0. The main operation flag is cleared (erased) with the end of the special symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a clears the main operation flag and the number of operations when a big hit game is awarded. Further, when the main operation flag is cleared, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a non-operation command indicating that the entering rate improvement state is not given.

Next, various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
First, the normal symbol input process will be described.

  When the game ball enters the operation gate 29 and the detection signal output from the gate sensor SE6 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of normal symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is It is determined whether or not it is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The main control CPU 30a does not update the normal symbol holding number exceeding the upper limit number when the normal symbol holding number reaches the upper limit number, and does not acquire the value of the random number for determining the normal hit, End the process. On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reservations and updates the number of normal symbol reservations. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the acquired normal hit determination random number in the main control RAM 30c so that the order in which the normal hit determination random number is stored can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not an execution (start) condition for the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played. When the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied (when the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied (when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal winning game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a is stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the normal symbol holding number is larger than “0 (zero)”. When the number of normal symbols held is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol hold is larger than “0”, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of normal symbol hold and updates the number of normal symbol hold.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the normal hit determination random number stored first among the values of the normal hit determination random numbers stored in the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit determination as to whether or not the acquired value of the normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. When the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop manner on the normal symbol display device 28 from the normal hit symbols based on the normal symbol.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one ordinary symbol variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for ordinary symbols. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. If the determination result of the normal hit determination is negative (normally off), the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 from the normal symbol out of normal symbols. To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one normal symbol variation pattern from among a plurality of types of regular symbol variation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Further, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 28 so as to start the variable symbol display. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a fixed stop display of the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the variation pattern for the ordinary symbol determined in the ordinary symbol start process. Control display content.

  Further, when a positive determination is made in the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close blade 18 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the normal symbol variation game is finished (after the normal hit symbol is confirmed and stopped). Grant a game.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control unit that controls the display units GH1 to GH3, and also functions as a hold display control unit that controls the lower sub display unit GH2. To do. When the sub control CPU 31a receives a predetermined control command from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control command. When the CPU 31a for sub-control inputs a probability change command from the main control board 30, the sub-control change flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state. Further, when an operation command is input from the main control board 30, the sub control CPU 31a stores a sub operation flag in the sub control RAM 31c as information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to the entrance rate improvement state.

First, the first effect setting process executed when a prefetch command is input will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a pre-read command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores the input pre-read command (step Sd1). In the process of step Sd1, the sub control CPU 31a stores the input prefetch command in the sub control RAM 31c so that the order in which the execution of the special symbol variation game corresponding to the command is suspended can be specified. .

  For example, if the first special symbol hold count = 1 is indicated by the prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the input prefetch command has the first special symbol hold count = 1, that is, the first (firstmost ) Is stored in a state where it can be specified that the prefetch command corresponds to the special symbol variation game whose execution has been suspended. In addition, when the first special symbol hold count = 2 is indicated by the prefetch command, the sub control CPU 31a executes the input prefetch command with the first special symbol hold count = 2, that is, second execution. The pre-read command corresponding to the reserved special symbol variation game is stored in a state where it can be specified. When the first special symbol hold number = 3 is indicated by the prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 31a has the first special symbol hold number = 3, that is, the execution is suspended third. The pre-read command corresponding to the special symbol variation game is stored in a state where it can be specified. When the first special symbol hold count = 4 is instructed by the prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 31a has the first special symbol hold count = 4, that is, the execution is held fourth. The pre-read command corresponding to the special symbol variation game is stored in a state where it can be specified. In the following description, when the first special symbol hold count = 0, it is assumed that the special symbol variation game being executed is indicated.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a executes an information change effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the information change effect and the display mode of the change information image HG as the change destination in the case of executing the information change effect (step Sd2). . In the process of step Sd2, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub control board 31, and the value of the acquired random number for distribution and the value of the input prefetch command Based on the above, the information change lottery table Ts1 is referenced to determine whether or not to execute the information change effect and the display mode of the change destination in the case of executing the information change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the information change lottery table Ts1 is divided into pre-read command values (contents of the first special symbol change game), and a change information image HG1 (none) indicating non-execution of the information change effect. The random numbers for distribution are assigned to the change information images HG2 to HG4 indicating the execution of the information change effect and the change destinations by a predetermined number of values that the random numbers can take. For example, when the input prefetch command value is E2xxH, that is, when the outlier normal reach effect can be specified as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game, the information change effect is not executed with a probability of 80/100. A change to the fluctuation information image HG2 can be determined with a probability of tenths and a change to the fluctuation information image HG3 with a probability of tenths of a hundred.

  In the information change lottery table Ts1, in the order of the variation information image HG1 <HG2 <HG3 <HG4, the determination ratio when the prefetch command value that can identify the big hit in the entire determination ratio is input is increased. Distribution random numbers are distributed. Therefore, in the information change effect, the big hit expectation increases in the order of the fluctuation information image HG1 (none) <HG2 <HG3 <HG4.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a hold flag in the sub-control RAM 31c as information that can identify the variation information image HG determined in the process of step Sd2 (step Sd3). In the process of step Sd3, the sub control CPU 31a stores the hold flag so as to be in a state associated with the prefetch command value stored in the process of step Sd1. The sub-control CPU 31a refers to the value of the hold flag stored in association with the prefetch command value, so that the change is displayed as variation information indicating the prefetch command value (first special symbol variation game being held). The display mode of the information image HG is specified.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the display mode determined in step Sd2 in the change information display area associated with the first special symbol hold number that can be specified by the first hold number command input together with the prefetch command. The lower sub display unit GH2 is controlled so that the information image HG is displayed (step Sd4). For example, when the first special symbol hold number = 3 is instructed by the first hold number command and the fluctuation information image HG4 is determined, the sub control CPU 31a displays the fluctuation information image HG4 in the fluctuation information display area HR3. The lower sub display unit GH2 is controlled to display. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the first effect setting process.

Next, the second effect setting process that is executed when the variation pattern designation command is input will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a storage update process for updating the pre-read command value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c in the order of one earlier in the order in which execution is suspended (step S1). Sf1). In the process of step Sf1, the sub-control CPU 31a holds the pre-read command value of the special symbol variation game (first special symbol hold number = n) nth execution being held n-1th. The storage state of the sub-control RAM 31c is updated so as to be in a state that can be specified as a pre-read command value of the special symbol variation game (first special symbol hold number = n−1). The sub-control CPU 31a deletes the prefetch command value and the flag stored in association with the first special symbol hold count = 0.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbols that are to be confirmed and stopped on the main effect display device 13 based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command (step Sf2). In the process of step Sf2, the sub control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the sub control CPU 31a uses a symbol based on a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the main effect display device 13 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Determine the combination. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols for the detachment reach when the designated final stop symbol is a detachment symbol and the variation pattern for the detachment reach effect is designated. Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that are out of the design when the designated final stop symbol is an out symbol and a variation pattern for the off effect is designated.

  Next, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the development suggestion effect, and stores the development suggestion effect flag in the sub control RAM 31c as information indicating the determination result (step Sf3). In the process of step Sf3, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates execution of the development suggestion effect by the second development suggestion effect pattern (failure) when the variation pattern HP2c capable of specifying the effect content including the development suggestion effect is input. The value is set in the development suggestion effect flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates execution of the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern (success) when the variation patterns HP4a and HP4b capable of specifying the effect contents including the development suggestion effect are input. The value is set in the development suggestion effect flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a has input a variation pattern that can specify the content of the effect that does not include the development suggestion effect, the value indicating the non-execution of the development suggestion effect is stored in the sub suggestion RAM 31c. Set the production flag.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes a special effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special effect (step Sf4). In the process of step Sf4, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub control board 31, and the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the obtained distribution. Based on the value of the random number for use, whether or not to execute the special effect is determined with reference to the special effect lottery table Ts2.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the special effect lottery table Ts2, the random numbers for distribution are divided into the variation patterns, and the random numbers for distribution are the values of the random numbers for “non-execution” and “execution” of the special effects. A predetermined number is distributed among the numerical values that can be taken. In the special effect lottery table Ts2, the variation pattern for the jackpot effect that occupies the entire determined ratio when the “execution” of the special effect is determined as compared with the case where the “non-execution” of the special effect is determined. Random numbers for distribution are distributed so that the determination rate is high when is specified. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher when the special effect is executed than when the special effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when “execution” of the special effect is determined in the process of step Sf4, the sub control CPU 31a stores the special effect flag in the sub control RAM 31c as information indicating that the special effect is executed. Let Next, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the value of the sub-operation flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and determines whether or not the gaming state is a non-entrance rate improvement state (step Sf5). If the determination result of step Sf5 is negative, the sub control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process without executing the processes after step Sf6.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sf5 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the first type text and the text image TG to be displayed when executing the text addition effect. Therefore, the first additional effect lottery is executed (step Sf6). In the process of step Sf6, the sub control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect on the text flag for the first type text stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 1. It is determined whether or not a value indicating that the seed text text image TG is being displayed (hereinafter referred to as an execution value) is set. When the execution value is not set in the text flag for the first type text, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub control board 31. Then, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a based on the prefetch command value of the first special symbol hold count = 1 and the acquired random number value, and determines whether or not the text additional effect can be executed. The text image TG to be executed is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, “None” indicating non-execution of the text addition effect and an image to be executed and displayed are displayed for each pre-read command value. The random numbers for sorting are assigned to the text images TGa1 to TGa3 by a predetermined number from the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers. According to the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, for example, when the prefetch command value is E1xxH, “None” is displayed with a probability of 95/100, and the text image TGa1 (opportunity) is displayed with a probability of 5/100. Execution of the additional effect can be determined. In the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, the determination ratio when the prefetch command value indicates the big hit in the entire determination ratio is higher in the order of <text image TGa1 <TGa2 <TGa3. Therefore, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree in the special symbol variation game on hold increases in the order of no text addition effect <text image TGa1 <TGa2 <TGa3.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the text addition effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect on the text flag for the first type text stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 1. And a value indicating the text image TG to be displayed through the text addition effect is set as the execution value. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores (sets) the determined flag indicating that the execution of the text addition effect has been determined in the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step Sf7.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the text addition effect, the text flag for the first type text stored in association with the pre-read command of the first special symbol hold count = 1 is stored. A value (non-execution value) indicating that the text addition effect using the first type text is not executed is set. Then, in the process of step Sf6, the sub control CPU 31a performs the same process for the first special symbol hold count = 2-4, whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the first type text, and The text image TG to be executed is determined and each flag is set in the sub control RAM 31c according to the determination result.

  Thus, the process of step Sf6 is a process executed for the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area in which the fluctuation information image HG is displayed, that is, the special symbol fluctuation game on hold. is there. In the process of step Sf6, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the execution value in the text flag for the first type text when the pre-read command is not stored in association with the number of first special symbol reservations to be processed. Is set, the process of step Sf6 is terminated and the process proceeds to step Sf7.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the process of step Sf6 is completed, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the second type text, and determines the text image TG to be displayed when executing. The second additional effect lottery is executed (step Sf7). In the process of step Sf7, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c and determines whether or not the determined flag is stored (set). When the determined flag is stored, the sub control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step Sf8. On the other hand, when the determined flag is not stored, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the execution value in the text flag for the second type text stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 1. It is determined whether or not is set. When the execution value is not set in the text flag for the second type text, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub control board 31. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the second additional effect lottery table Ts3b based on the prefetch command value of the first special symbol hold count = 1 and the acquired random value, and determines whether or not the text additional effect can be executed. The text image TG to be executed is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the second additional effect lottery table Ts3b, “none” indicating non-execution of the text additional effect and an image to be executed and displayed for the text additional effect are shown for each pre-read command value. A random number for sorting is assigned to the text images TGb1 and TGb2 by a predetermined number from the numerical values that the random number can take. According to the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, for example, when the prefetch command value is E1xxH, “None” is displayed with a probability of 95/100, and the text image TGb1 (reach?) Is displayed with a probability of 5/100. Execution of the text addition effect may be determined.

  In the second additional effect lottery table Ts3b, when the pre-read command value is E1xxH or E4xxH that can specify the content of the effect that does not include the reach effect, the value of the random number for distribution is used to execute the text additional effect that displays the text image TGb1. On the other hand, the value of the random number for distribution is not distributed to the execution of the text addition effect that displays the text image TGb2. On the other hand, in the second additional effect lottery table Ts3b, when the pre-read command value is any of E2xxH, E3xxH, and E5xxH to E8xxH that can specify the content of the effect including the reach effect, the text displaying the text images TGb1 and TGb2 Random numbers for distribution are assigned to the execution of the additional effects. Therefore, in this embodiment, the text addition effect that displays the text image TGb1 indicates that a reach effect may be performed, and the text addition effect that displays the text image TGb2 confirms that the reach effect is performed. It will be a direct effect.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the text addition effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect on the text flag for the second type text stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 1. And a value indicating the text image TG to be displayed through the text addition effect is set as the execution value. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores (sets) the determined flag indicating that the execution of the text addition effect has been determined in the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step Sf8.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the text addition effect, the text flag for the second type text stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 1 is stored. A value indicating that the text addition effect using the second type text is not executed is set. In the process of step Sf7, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same process for the first special symbol hold count = 2-4, and determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the second type text, and The text image TG to be executed is determined and each flag is set in the sub control RAM 31c according to the determination result.

  Thus, the process of step Sf7 is a process executed for the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area in which the fluctuation information image HG is being displayed, that is, the special symbol fluctuation game on hold. is there. In the process of step Sf7, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the execution value in the text flag for the second type text when the pre-read command is not stored in association with the number of first special symbol reservations to be processed. Is set, the process of step Sf7 is terminated and the process proceeds to step Sf8.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the process of step Sf7 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the third type text, and determines the text image TG to be displayed when it is executed. The third additional effect lottery is executed (step Sf8). In the process of step Sf8, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the storage contents of the sub control RAM 31c and determines whether or not the determined flag is stored. If the determined flag is stored, the sub control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step Sf9. On the other hand, when the determined flag is not stored, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the execution value in the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 1. It is determined whether or not is set. When the execution value is not set in the text flag for the third type text, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub control board 31. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the third additional effect lottery table Ts3c based on the prefetch command value of the first special symbol hold count = 1 and the acquired random value, and determines whether or not the text additional effect can be executed. The text image TG to be executed is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the third additional effect lottery table Ts3c, “none” indicating non-execution of the text additional effect and an image to be displayed and executed for the text additional effect are shown for each pre-read command value. A random number for sorting is assigned to the text image TGc1 by a predetermined number from the possible values of the random number. According to the first additional effect lottery table Ts3a, for example, when the prefetch command value is E1xxH, “None” can be determined with a probability of 100/100.

  In the third additional effect lottery table Ts3c, if the pre-read command value is E1xxH to E3xxH, E5xxH, E6xxH that can specify the content of the effect that does not include the development suggestion effect, the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGc1 is distributed. Random numbers are not distributed. On the other hand, in the third additional effect lottery table Ts3c, when the pre-read command value is any of E4xxH, E7xxH, and E8xxH that can specify the content of the effect including the development suggestion effect, the text additional effect that displays the text image TGc1. The random number for distribution is distributed to the execution. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the text addition effect that displays the text image TGc1 is an effect that definitely indicates that there is a possibility that the development suggestion effect is performed, more specifically, that the development suggestion effect is performed.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the text addition effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect on the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 1. And a value indicating the text image TG to be displayed through the text addition effect is set as the execution value. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a stores (sets) the determined flag indicating that the execution of the text addition effect has been determined in the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step Sf9.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the text addition effect, the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the pre-read command of the first special symbol hold count = 1 is stored. A value indicating that the text addition effect using the third text is not executed is set. Then, in the process of step Sf8, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same process for the first special symbol hold count = 2-4, whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the third type text, and The text image TG to be executed is determined and each flag is set in the sub control RAM 31c according to the determination result.

  Thus, the process of step Sf8 is a process executed for the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area in which the fluctuation information image HG is being displayed, that is, the special symbol fluctuation game on hold. is there. In the process of step Sf8, the sub control CPU 31a executes the execution value in the text flag for the third type text when the prefetch command is not stored in association with the number of first special symbol reservations to be processed. Is set, the process of step Sf8 is terminated and the process proceeds to step Sf9.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the process of step Sf8 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the text addition effect using the third type text, and the text image TG to be displayed when executing it. The 4th additional effect lottery for performing is performed (step Sf9). In the process of step Sf9, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c and determines whether or not the determined flag is stored. When the determined flag is stored, the sub control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step Sf10. On the other hand, if the determined flag is not stored, the sub control CPU 31a sets the execution value to the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the special symbol variation game being executed. It is determined whether or not. When the execution value is set in the text flag for the third type text, the sub control CPU 31a ends the process of step Sf9 and proceeds to the process of step Sf10. On the other hand, if the execution value is not set in the text flag for the third type text, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the special effect flag is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. judge. When the special effect flag is not stored, the sub control CPU 31a ends the process of step Sf9 and proceeds to step Sf10.

  On the other hand, when the special effect flag is stored, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub control board 31, and based on the value of the random number, In the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area HR0, it is determined by lottery whether or not the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGc2 is executed. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the text addition effect can be executed by determining whether the acquired random number for distribution is a value assigned to the execution or non-execution of the text addition effect. To decide.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the text addition effect, the value indicates that the text addition effect for displaying the text image TGc2 is executed in the text display regions TR1 to TR3 associated with the variation information display region HR0. Is set in the text flag for the third type text stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 0. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a stores a determined flag indicating that the execution of the text addition effect has been determined in the sub control RAM 31c. As described above, the process of step Sf9 is performed for the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area HR0 displaying the fluctuation information image HG, that is, the special symbol fluctuation game being executed. It is.

  As described above, in the process of step Sf8 described above, the process performed based on the prefetch command value stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, that is, the process related to the execution of the text addition effect for the pending symbol variation game, Become. On the other hand, in the process of step Sf9, a process performed based on whether or not a special effect is determined based on the input of a change pattern designation command, that is, a text addition effect for the current symbol change game is executed. It becomes processing. As described above, the processes in steps Sf8 and Sf9 are processes related to the execution of the text addition effect using the same third type text, but the pattern change game to be processed is a pattern change game to start execution. It is completely different whether it is a symbol variation game that is pending or not.

  Next, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the development suggestion effect in the present decorative symbol variation game (step Sf10). In the process of step Sf10, the sub control CPU 31a refers to the value of the development suggestion effect flag stored in the sub control CPU 31a, and determines whether or not the referred value is a value indicating execution of the development suggestion effect. To do. If the determination result in step Sf10 is negative, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the information change effect, and the information change effect lottery for determining the display mode of the change information image HG at the change destination when executing the information change effect. Is executed (step Sf11).

  In the process of step Sf11, the sub-control CPU 31a has a value indicating the display of the variation information images HG2 to HG4 in the hold flag stored in association with the prefetch command of the first special symbol hold count = 1 (hereinafter, execution value). It is determined whether or not) is set. When the execution value is not set in the hold flag, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub-control board 31, and the first special symbol hold count = 1 prefetch command value Based on the obtained random number value, the information change lottery table Ts1 is referred to determine whether or not the information change effect can be executed and the display mode of the variation information image HG when executed. In addition, since the processing content using information change lottery table Ts1 is the same as the process of step Sd2 in a 1st effect setting process, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the hold flag in the sub-control RAM 31c as information that can identify the variation information image HG determined in the process of step Sf11 (step Sf12).

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the change suggestion effect can be executed and a change suggestion effect pattern in the case of executing the change suggestion effect (step Sf13). In the process of step Sf13, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution of the information change effect has been determined for one or more change information images HG (pending special symbol change game) in the process of step Sf11. . When the execution of the information change effect has not been determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect by the second change suggestion effect pattern by lottery. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub-control board 31, and the acquired value of the random number for distribution is used for “execution” of the change suggestion effect and Whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect is determined depending on which of the values is assigned to “non-execution”. When the execution of the change suggestion effect by the second change suggestion effect pattern is determined, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the change suggestion effect by the second change suggestion effect pattern is executed and that the relay effect is not executed. The effect flag stored in the control RAM 31c is set. By referring to the value of the effect flag, the sub control CPU 31a can specify whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect and the change suggestion effect pattern in the case of executing the change suggestion effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify whether or not to execute the relay effect and the relay effect pattern when executing the effect by referring to the value of the effect flag. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process.

  Further, when the execution of the information change effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the information change effect is determined for the single change information image HG (pending special symbol change game). Determine. When the execution of a single information change effect is not determined, that is, when the execution of a plurality of information change effects is determined, the sub control CPU 31a executes the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern, The execution of the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern is uniquely determined. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a stores the values indicating the execution of the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern and the execution of the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern in the effect flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Set to. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the single information change effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a uniquely determines the execution of the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern and the execution of the relay effect. . Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the relay effect patterns by lottery. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for distribution generated in the sub-control board 31, and the acquired value of the random number for distribution is the first relay effect pattern and the second The relay effect pattern is determined by determining which of the relay effect patterns is assigned. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first relay effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a sets values indicating the execution of the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern and the execution of the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern. The effect flag stored in the RAM 31c is set. On the other hand, when the second control CPU 31a determines the second relay effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a sets values indicating execution of the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern and execution of the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern, The effect flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c is set. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process.

  If the determination result of step Sf10 is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a ends the second effect setting process without executing the processes of steps Sf11 to Sf13. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when execution of the development suggestion effect is determined, the information change effect or the change suggestion effect (relay effect) that suggests that the information change effect is performed is not executed. It is like that. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment determines whether or not various effects can be executed and the contents (pattern) of the effects based on the prefetch command value. It functions as a game content specifying means for specifying.

Next, an effect execution process for executing the decorative symbol variation game according to the processing result in the second effect setting process will be described.
In the effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the first hold number command together with the change pattern designation command, and the change information image HG displayed in the change information display region HRn (n = 1 to 4). Controls the lower sub display unit GH2 to be displayed in the variation information display area HRn-1. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a associates the text image TG displayed in the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the fluctuation information display area HRn (n = 1 to 4) with the fluctuation information display area HRn-1. The lower sub display unit GH2 is controlled so as to be displayed in the text display regions TR1 to TR3. In the following description, displaying the fluctuation information image HG and the text image TG displayed in the fluctuation information display area HRn (n = 1 to 4) in the fluctuation information display area HRn-1 is simply “shift (movement). Display. "

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative symbols of all symbol sequences triggered by the input of the variable pattern designation command, and controls the main display unit GH1 so that the decorative symbol variable game is started. The sub control CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game based on the input variation pattern designation command, and controls the main display unit GH1 so that the decorative symbol variation game with the specified effect content is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a, based on the input variation pattern designation command, displays the display units GH1 to GH3, the display device actuators A4 and A5, the decoration lamp SL, and the decoration lamp SL so as to execute the effects accompanying the decorative symbol variation game. The speaker SP is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so that the decorative symbols determined in the second effect setting process are displayed in a definite stop when the all symbols stop command is input. As described above, the main display unit GH1 is configured to be able to display various effects including the symbol variation game having the contents based on the result of the big hit determination (big hit lottery). Then, the sub control CPU 31a can execute game display control for controlling the main display portion GH1 so that the symbol variation game is displayed with the content corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  In the effect execution process, when the value indicating execution of the change suggestion effect is set in the effect flag, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the change suggestion effect after the change information image HG is displayed in a shifted manner. The upper sub display unit GH3 is controlled. Further, when the value indicating the execution of the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern is set in the effect flag, the sub control CPU 31a executes the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern after executing the change suggestion effect. Thus, the main display unit GH1 is controlled. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a moves the relay effect image toward the change information image HG for which the execution of the information change effect is determined so as to indicate the change information image HG whose display mode is changed. The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to project the situation. Similarly, when the value indicating the execution of the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern is set in the effect flag, the sub control CPU 31a performs the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern after executing the change suggestion effect. The main display unit GH1 is controlled to execute. The sub control CPU 31a erases various images displayed in the change information display area HR0 and the text display areas TR1 to TR3 associated with the change information display area HR0.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the lower sub display unit GH2 so as to display the variation information image HG indicated by the value of the hold flag stored in association with the prefetch command value in the sub control RAM 31c. The display mode of the variation information image HG is changed or maintained. Thereby, in this embodiment, with the start of the decorative symbol variation game, the change suggestion effect and the relay effect are not executed and the display mode of the variation information image HG does not change, and the change of the change suggestion effect is executed. A situation in which the display mode of the information image HG does not change and a situation in which the relay effect is executed following the change suggestion effect and the display mode of the variation information image HG changes are created.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to enable suggestion control, special control, and first special control, which are controls for displaying a change suggestion effect on the upper sub display unit GH3 based on the prefetch command value. . Further, after the start of the change suggestion effect, the sub control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the variation information image HG displayed on the lower sub display unit GH2 in accordance with the prefetch command value, that is, the content of the special symbol variation game being held. The first special control and the change control for changing the display mode are possible. Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the upper sub display unit GH3 so as to display the development suggestion effect by the second change suggestion effect pattern (second effect pattern), and the display mode of the change information image HG is pre-read command value. 3rd special control which controls lower sub display part GH2 so that it may not change to the display mode according to is constituted.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a displays the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern by executing the suggestion control, the sub control CPU 31a executes the change control while executing the suggestion control. When the change suggestion effect by the suggestion effect pattern is displayed, the change control is not executed. Then, when the suggestion control is executed, the sub control CPU 31a relays the change suggestion effect and the effect of changing the display mode of the variation information image HG when displaying the change suggestion effect by the first change suggestion effect pattern. It is comprised so that the relay control which displays a relay effect can be performed. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to change the display mode of the variation information image HG after the start of the relay effect in the change control.

  Further, when the determined flag is stored in the sub control RAM 31c, that is, when execution of the text addition effect is determined, the sub control CPU 31a executes the text addition effect (including the additional suggestion effect). The display units GH1 to GH3 are controlled. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the lower sub display unit GH2 to display the text image TG indicated by each text flag in the text display areas TR1 to TR3, thereby displaying the text image TG additionally, or Keep the display. Thereby, in this embodiment, a text addition effect is performed with the start of the decorative symbol variation game, and a new text image TG is displayed (added) corresponding to the variation information image HG being displayed. Can produce. The sub control CPU 31a can add a maximum of three text images TG to the variation information image HG by executing a text addition effect for each of the first to third type texts. In the present embodiment, the situation in which the variation information image HG is changed through a change suggestion effect (relay effect) and the situation in which the text image TG is displayed through a text addition effect are a single decorative symbol variation game. Can occur in. The sub-control CPU 31a deletes the determined flag when the text addition effect is executed.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be capable of additional control for adding the pre-read command value, that is, the text image TG as additional information corresponding to the contents of the special symbol variation game being held to the variation information image HG. Yes. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be capable of adding a plurality of text images TG in this addition control. Further, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to be capable of second notification control for notifying that a text image TG (additional information) as additional information may be added to the variation information image HG.

  Further, when the value indicating execution of the development suggestion effect is set in the development suggestion effect flag, the sub control CPU 31a can specify the development suggestion effect pattern that can be specified from the development suggestion effect flag along with the start of the decorative design variation game. The display units GH1 to GH3 and the display device actuators A4 and A5 are controlled so as to execute the development suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, when the variation patterns HP2c, HP4a, and HP4b (development suggestion effects) are determined, from the start of the decorative symbol variation game until a specific timing that is the same (substantially the same) in each variation pattern elapses. Over the period, development suggestion effects are executed. The specific timing can be set, for example, as the timing when the normal reach effect ends after the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Thereby, in this embodiment, although the development suggestion effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation game, the super reach effect is executed via the situation where the super reach effect ends without being executed and the development suggestion effect. Can create a situation.

  In this way, the sub control CPU 31a displays at least the lower sub of the display units GH1 to GH3 so as to display the development suggestion effect (second effect) among the effects based on the variation pattern (lottery result of the big hit lottery). The second special control for controlling the display unit GH2 and the upper sub display unit GH3 is possible.

Next, the control performed by the sub control CPU 31a during the big hit game will be described.
When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the content of the effect corresponding to these commands in consideration of the type of the jackpot, and the effect during the jackpot game based on the specified effect content. The display units GH1 to GH3 and the display device actuators A4 and A5 are controlled so as to be executed. Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp SL and the speaker SP so as to execute an effect during the big hit game according to the specified effect content. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a specific passing command during the big hit game, the sub control CPU 31a executes a notification effect for notifying the player that the probability variation state is given after the end of the current big hit game.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 21A to 21D and FIGS. 22A to 22D, an example of an execution mode of the decorative symbol variation game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above. Will be explained.

  In the first decorative symbol variation game, for example, after the specific image KG (change suggestion effect) is displayed on the upper sub display part GH3, the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern is executed on the main display part GH1, In the fluctuation information display area HR2 of the lower sub display portion GH2, the fluctuation information image HG being displayed is changed to the fluctuation information image HG2 (FIGS. 21A and 21B). In the relay effect by the second relay effect pattern, it is not specifically shown which change information image HG changes, so which change information image HG among the change information images HG being displayed changes. Can be noticed by the player. FIG. 21B shows a situation in which the start condition of the first special symbol variation game is established during the first decoration symbol variation game, and the variation information image HG1 is newly displayed in the variation information display area HR4. Has been.

  In the second decorative symbol variation game, the variation information image HG being displayed is shifted and displayed on the lower sub-display unit GH2 as the decorative symbol variation starts. In the second decorative symbol variation game, for example, after the specific image KG (change suggestion effect) is displayed on the upper sub display part GH3, the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern is executed on the main display part GH1. In the fluctuation information display area HR3 of the lower sub display part GH2, the fluctuation information image HG being displayed is changed to the fluctuation information image HG4 (FIG. 21 (c)). In the relay effect by the first relay effect pattern, it is specifically shown which change information image HG changes, so that it is possible to make the player pay attention especially to which change information image HG changes.

  In the third decorative symbol variation game, the variation information image HG being displayed is shifted and displayed on the lower sub-display unit GH2 as the decorative symbol variation starts. In the third decorative symbol variation game, for example, an image for text addition effect is displayed on the main display unit GH1 with the start of variation of the decorative symbol, and then the text that has been determined in the upper sub display unit GH3. An image imitating the text of the image (here, the first type text “Intense heat!”) Is displayed (FIG. 21D). Then, for example, in the third decorative symbol variation game, the text image TGa2 corresponding to the text of the image displayed on the upper sub display portion GH3 is displayed in a text display associated with the variation information display region HR2 on the lower sub display portion GH2. It is displayed in the area TR1. Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to recognize that the expectation degree of jackpot of the special symbol variation game corresponding to the first special symbol hold number = 2 is high.

  In the fourth decorative symbol variation game, each variation information image HG and text image TGa2 being displayed are shifted and displayed on the lower sub-display unit GH2 as the decorative symbol variation starts. In the decorative pattern variation game for the fourth time, for example, after an image for text addition effect is displayed on the main display portion GH1 with the start of variation of the decorative symbols, the text determined in the upper sub display portion GH3 is displayed. An image imitating the text of the image (here, “reach!” Of the second type text) is displayed (FIG. 22A). Then, for example, in the third decorative symbol variation game, the text image TGc2 corresponding to the text of the image displayed on the upper sub display portion GH3 is displayed in the text display associated with the variation information display region HR1 on the lower sub display portion GH2. It is displayed in region TR2. This allows the player to recognize that the reach effect will be executed in addition to the high expectation degree for the special symbol variation game corresponding to the first special symbol hold count = 1.

  In the fifth decorative symbol variation game, the variation information image HG and the text images TGa2 and TGb2 that are being displayed are shifted and displayed on the lower sub display unit GH2 as the decorative symbol variation starts (see FIG. 22 (b)). As described above, the text image TG added in the third or fourth decorative symbol variation game is continuously or intermittently until at least the special symbol variation game corresponding to the added variation information image HG is started. Will continue to be displayed.

  In the fifth decorative symbol variation game, for example, after the specific image KG (development suggestion effect) is displayed on the upper sub display portion GH3, the partial images showing a part of the first specific image are in the initial arrangement state. It is displayed on the display parts GH2 and GH3 (FIG. 22 (c)). For example, in the fifth decorative symbol variation game, each sub display unit GH2, GH3 is displaced to the effect arrangement state while displaying the partial images, so that the display contents of each sub display unit GH2, GH3 are changed. The first specific image can be recognized. Thereafter, in the fifth decorative symbol variation game, each of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 is displaced to the initial arrangement state, and an image showing a part of the second specific image is displayed on each of the display portions GH1 to GH3. As a whole, the display contents of the display units GH1 to GH3 are in a state where the second specific image can be recognized (FIG. 22D). In this embodiment, it can be made to recognize definitely that a super reach production is performed with respect to a player from this situation.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the specific image KG is displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3, it is possible to create a situation displayed as a change suggestion effect and a situation displayed as a development suggestion effect. Therefore, the interest can be improved for the player who pays attention to the development of the production.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) After the change suggestion effect is started in the upper sub display unit GH3, the lower sub display unit GH2 displays the variation information image HG ( The display mode of (holding information) is changed. That is, according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the variation information image HG can be changed in association with the change suggestion effect in the upper sub display unit GH3. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by the effect of changing the display mode of the variation information image HG.

  (2) Even when the change suggestion effect is executed, by creating a situation in which the display mode of the variation information image HG is not changed, the display mode of the change information image HG is changed when the change suggestion effect is executed. You can be interested in whether it changes or not, and you can improve the interest of the player.

  (3) By executing the relay effect, the player can be made to recognize the change suggestion effect and the change of the display mode of the variation information image HG more closely. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by the effect of changing the display mode of the variation information image HG.

(4) Since the relay effect can be performed by a plurality of relay effect patterns having different notification contents, the relay effect can be varied, and the player's interest can be improved.
(5) Since each of the display units GH1 to GH3 is a separate display device, it is possible to execute an effect using each display device, and the player can perform an effect by changing the display mode of the variation information image HG. The interest can be further improved.

  (6) Each of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 can be displaced between the original position and the effect position. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong impression to the player using the sub display portions GH2 and GH3.

  (7) After the change suggestion effect (first effect) is started in the upper sub display unit GH3, in the lower sub display unit GH2 so that the display mode is in accordance with the specific result of the contents of the pending symbol variation game. The display mode of the fluctuation information image HG is changed. That is, according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the variation information image HG can be changed in association with the change suggestion effect in the upper sub display unit GH3. In the present embodiment, the development suggestion effect (second effect) can be performed based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery using at least each of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3. For this reason, a variation can be given to the effect using each display part GH1-GH3. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the effect using the display unit.

  (8) Since the player can recognize the second specific image based on the display content of the main display unit GH1 and the display content of at least one sub-display unit, it is compared with the configuration in which the specific image is displayed on each display unit. Thus, it is possible to strongly impress the player with a predetermined production part in the development suggestion production and enhance the interest. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the effect using the display unit.

  (9) The arrangement state of each of the sub display units GH2 and GH3 displaying a part of the first specific image is changed from the initial arrangement state to the effect arrangement state. For this reason, in this embodiment, a part of the first specific images are merged to make the player visually recognize as if one first specific image is completed, and the specific effect unit constituting the development suggestion effect is provided. You can improve your interest. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the effect using the display unit.

  (10) In addition to the fact that the display mode of the fluctuation information image HG (holding information) can be changed according to the result of specifying the contents of the pending symbol fluctuation game, the fluctuation information image HG includes a symbol that is pending. A text image TG (additional information) corresponding to the result of specifying the contents of the variable game can be added. For this reason, compared to a configuration in which the display mode of the fluctuation information image HG is simply changed, the fun of guessing the contents of the pending symbol fluctuation game from the combination of the display mode of the fluctuation information image HG and the text image TG. Can be given to a person. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by displaying the variation information image HG.

  (11) While the jackpot expectation is notified by changing the display mode of the fluctuation information image HG (holding image), the text image TG shows information related to the development of the symbol fluctuation game being held. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of guessing the contents of the symbol variation game from the viewpoint of the big hit expectation and the viewpoint of development of the symbol variation game.

(12) In the text addition effect, information is indicated by a character string, so that the player can easily grasp the information.
(13) Since the change suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect can be executed, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the change in the display mode of the variation information image HG and the addition of the text image TG.

  (14) In the text addition effect, since a plurality of text images TG can be added, a player who tries to guess the contents of the symbol variation game by increasing the material for guessing the contents of the pending symbol variation game You can enhance your interest.

  (15) In each display part GH1, GH3 (first display part), after the additional suggestion effect (special effect) is started, the text image TG (additional information) corresponding to the contents of the pending symbol variation game is displayed below. It is added to the fluctuation information image HG (holding information) displayed on the sub display part GH2 (second display part). For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the contents of the pending symbol variation game from the combination of the display mode of the variation information image HG and the text image TG, and the text image TG The addition can be performed in association with the additional suggestion effect in each of the display units GH1 and GH3. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by displaying the variation information image HG as compared with the configuration in which the display mode of the variation information image HG is simply changed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
The sub-control CPU 31a displaces one arrangement state from one arrangement state to the other arrangement state among the initial arrangement state (first effect state) and the effect arrangement state (second effect state), and the first pattern. It may be configured to be controllable by a plurality of patterns including the second pattern for operating the sub display portions GH2 and GH3. In this case, the second pattern may specify, for example, an operation of vibrating the sub display units GH2 and GH3, or may specify an operation of displacing from the initial arrangement state to a position immediately before the effect arrangement state. . By using such a second pattern when the variation pattern HP2c is determined, it is possible to effectively execute the development suggestion effect of gasses. Thus, according to this example, in addition to changing the arrangement state of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3, the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 can be operated in a different manner. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the effect using the sub display portion among the display portions.

  -The display mode of the fluctuation information image HG and the execution mode of the information change effect may be changed. For example, as the variation information image HG, a character image imitating a foliage, a character image imitating a bud, or a character image imitating a flower may be employed as a variation information image on the theme of plants.

  -You may change the content of the symbol change game alert | reported by information change production. For example, in the information change lottery table Ts1, in the order of the variation information image HG1 <HG2 <HG3 <HG4, the determination ratio is high when the variation pattern specifies the super reach effect via the development suggestion effect occupying the entire determination ratio. As described above, the random number for distribution may be distributed. According to this configuration, the degree of expectation that the super reach effect via the development suggestion effect appears in the order of the variation information image HG1 <HG2 <HG3 <HG4 can be set high. That is, the development (contents) of the symbol variation game may be suggested by an information suggestion effect.

  -A part or all of sub display part GH2 and GH3 may be comprised so that a display design variation game can be displayed. For example, the decorative design variation game may be displayed on the upper sub display unit GH3 while the super reach effect is executed on the main display unit GH1.

-A part or all of display part GH1 and GH3 may be comprised so that the change information image HG can be displayed.
-Part or all of each display part GH1-GH3 may be comprised as one production | presentation display apparatus. In this case, the display units GH1 to GH3 may be configured as one display unit, or may be configured as two or three display units. In addition, when each display part GH1-GH3 is comprised as one display part, while dividing the display area of this display part into three or more area | regions, it is good to make this area function as display part GH1-GH3.

-The original position and effect position of each sub display part GH2, GH3 may be changed, and the displacement path | route from an original position to an effect position may be changed.
One of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 may be omitted.

  One of the sub display units GH2 and GH3 may be configured to be undisplaceable. Even in such a configuration, the displaceable other sub display unit is displaced so as to approach the one sub display unit, and each sub display unit GH2, GH3 is arranged in a predetermined direction. State.

The main display unit GH1 may be configured to be displaceable.
-You may change the arrangement | positioning position of sub display part GH2, GH3. For example, the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 may be disposed along both edges of the opening HWa in the left-right direction. Moreover, you may replace the arrangement | positioning position of each sub-display part GH2, GH3.

  A plurality of timings may be set as execution timings at which the change suggestion effect can be executed (started) during the decorative symbol variation game. That is, a plurality of timings may be set as the change timing for changing the display mode of the variation information image HG during the decorative symbol variation game. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may execute the change suggestion effect and change the display mode of the variation information image HG at any timing among the plurality of timings.

  A plurality of timings may be set as execution timings at which the additional suggestion effect can be executed (started) during the decorative symbol variation game. That is, a plurality of timings may be set as the addition timing for adding the text image TG to the variation information image HG during the decorative symbol variation game. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may execute the text addition effect (addition suggestion effect and addition of the text image TG) at any one of the plurality of timings. According to this configuration, it is possible to change the addition timing of the text image TG and improve the interest of the player who is expected to add the text image TG.

  A plurality of effect patterns may be provided as effect patterns (effect contents) for the additional suggestion effect. For example, it is preferable to provide a plurality of effect patterns in which the number of bombs thrown by the character appearing in the additional suggestion effect is different. According to this configuration, not only the process up to changing the display mode of the variation information image HG but also the process up to the addition of the text image TG can have variations, and the interest of the player can be improved. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can use different effect patterns depending on the text image TG added to the variation information image HG via the additional suggestion effect.

-One suggestion effect may be executed during a single decorative symbol variation game among the change suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the development suggestion effect, or all may be executed simultaneously.
In the information change effect, after the change information image HG is changed, the change information image HG may be further changed. The text image TG may be similarly changed.

  -The group of the text image TG may be one, and may be four or more. Further, the type and number of text images TG classified into groups (first to third type texts) of each text image TG may be changed. For example, you may provide the group of the text image TG which notifies definitely that the special symbol fluctuation game on hold will be a big hit. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the text image TG belonging to the group on condition that a prefetch command indicating a big hit is input. Further, a group of text images TG indicating the transition destination production mode may be provided. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the text images TG belonging to the group on condition that an input of a prefetch command indicating the content (for example, a specific variation pattern) that triggers the transition to the effect mode. The effect mode is a mode in which one or more of, for example, a background image displayed during a decorative symbol variation game, a decorative symbol type, and a selectable effect pattern (variation pattern) are determined.

  As the additional information, an image imitating a character string may not be used as long as the image can recognize the content of the special symbol variation game, such as a graphic (icon) that can recognize the content of the special symbol variation game.

  The display layout in the lower sub display unit GH2 can be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may display the text image TG so as to overlap the front side of the variation information image HG. Further, when there are a plurality of text images TG decided to be displayed, the sub control CPU 31a may sequentially switch and display the plurality of text images TG in the same text display area.

  In the development suggestion effect, a part of the specific image may be displayed on each of the sub display units GH2 and GH3, and the image may not be an image obtained by dividing the entire specific image into two parts. In the development suggestion effect, a specific image including the first component and the second component is set, the first component is displayed on the lower sub display unit GH2, and the second component is displayed on the upper sub display. You may display on the display part GH3. That is, the specific image may include one or a plurality of components, and one component may not be divided and displayed on the sub-display portions GH2 and GH3.

  The effect arrangement state in the development suggestion effect may be an arrangement state in which the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are arranged in the left-right direction. Further, the effect arrangement state in the development suggestion effect may be as close as the player can recognize the specific image from the display contents of the sub display portions GH2 and GH3, and the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 are in contact with each other. There is no need, and the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 may be arranged in the front-rear direction.

  In the development suggestion effect, the timing for displaying an image showing a part of the specific image on the sub display units GH2 and GH3 may be changed. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may display the partial images on the sub display portions GH2 and GH3 while being displaced to the effect arrangement state.

  -The content to be notified may be changed by the development suggestion effect. For example, when the affirmative determination is made in the big hit determination and the special symbol ZA is determined as the big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a can recognize that either the big hit ZA or ZB is recognized on the main display unit GH1. The big hit symbol by the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform a stop suggestion display of a big hit symbol with a specific decorative symbol that can be recognized as a big hit ZA through a development suggestion effect according to the first development suggestion effect pattern. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a informs which of the big hits ZA and ZB has been determined from the start of the big hit decorative symbol variation game until the end of the third round game in the big hit game. Do not. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the development suggestion effect by the first development suggestion effect pattern on the condition that the big hit ZA has been determined before that with the start of the round game of the fourth round, The development suggestion effect by the second development suggestion effect pattern may be executed on condition that the big hit ZB has been determined. According to these other examples, by executing the development suggestion effect, it is possible to notify the development from the effect state in which either of the big hits ZA and ZB is unknown to the effect state in which the big hit ZA is determined. As described above, the development suggestion effect can be executed as an effect suggesting the development of the game.

  -There may be one type of change suggestion effect pattern, and three or more types may be sufficient as it. In addition, the change suggestion effect pattern may specify an execution mode (effect contents) of the change suggestion effect different from the above embodiment.

-It is good also as a structure which does not perform relay production.
-There may be one type of relay production pattern, or three or more types. Further, the relay effect pattern may specify an execution mode (effect content) of the relay effect different from the above embodiment.

  The sub control CPU 31a may execute a change suggestion effect, a relay effect, and an information change effect in addition to or in place of the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may cause the text addition effect to be executed in the entrance rate improvement state in addition to or instead of the non-entrance rate improvement state. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may generate a prefetch command based on the values of various random numbers used in the second special symbol variation game and output it to the sub control board 31 in the improved entrance rate. The sub-control CPU 31a may not execute the information change effect and the text addition effect for the first special symbol variation game during the big hit game and in the improved entrance rate.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs a control command indicating various random number values acquired in the special symbol input process to the sub control board 31, and the sub control CPU 31a has various random number values indicated by the control command. In addition, the contents of the special symbol variation game on hold may be specified.

  The display units GH1 to GH3 are liquid crystal display types, but may be, for example, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, a 7 segment type, a dot matrix type, or the like, or a combination thereof.

  -The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the jackpot type may be four or more or two or less. Moreover, the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state after the big hit game, the number of operations, and the probability variation number may be changed.

  In the second grand prize-winning device 23, a non-specific area that does not give a certain change state by passing may be provided separately from the specific area 25. In this case, on the condition that the big hit ZA, Za is determined for the second big winning device 23, the game ball that has entered the second big winning device 23 can pass through the specific area 25 (easy to pass). It is preferable to provide a sorting device that operates as described above. In this case, the first big winning device 20 can be omitted.

  -You may change the conditions which give a probability change state. For example, the probability variation state may be provided after the big hit game is completed on condition that the big hit (special symbol) that determines that the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is determined. In this case, the specific passage sensor SE5 may be omitted, and the second big winning device 23 itself may be omitted.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have an entry rate improvement function.
The sub-control board 31 is a sub-integrated control board, and separately from the sub-control board 31, a main display control board that specially controls the main effect display device 13 and a first sub that specially controls the lower sub-effect display device 40 A display control board and a second sub-display control board that specially controls the upper sub-effect display device 50 may be provided separately. Further, at least two of the main display control board, the first sub display control board, and the second sub display control board may be the same board.

  When the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are both held, the first special symbol variation game may be preferentially executed. Further, regardless of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the special symbol variation games may be executed in the order of entering the entrances 14 and 16. Each special symbol variation game may be executed simultaneously in parallel.

-This embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses one special symbol. In this case, the second start winning device 17 may be omitted.
-This embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The hold display control means is configured to add the additional information during the symbol variation game in the additional control, and the timing for adding the additional information during the symbol variation game is as follows: It is preferable that a plurality are set.

  (B) It is preferable that the production content of the first notification effect has a plurality of production contents, and the production content of the second notification production has a plurality of production contents.

  GH1 ... main display (game display, first display), GH2 ... lower sub display (first sub display, hold display, second display), GH3 ... upper sub display (second sub display) Part, effect execution part, first display part), HG, HG1 to HG4 ... fluctuation information image (holding information), Pa0, Pb0 ... original position, Pa1, Pb1 ... effect position, TG, TGa1 to TGa3, TGb1, TGb2, TGc1, TGc2 ... text image (additional information), 10 ... pachinko machine (game machine), 13 ... main effect display device, 30a ... main control CPU (big hit lottery means), 30c ... main control RAM (information storage means) , 31... Sub control board, 31 a... Sub control CPU (effect control means, game content specifying means, hold display control means), 40... First sub effect display device, 50.

Claims (1)

Information storage means for storing game information used for execution of the symbol variation game triggered by the establishment of the start condition;
Jackpot lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery using the game information stored in the information storage means;
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery;
A game display unit capable of displaying a design variation game;
Game control means for controlling the game display unit based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means and executing a symbol fluctuation game;
A hold display unit capable of displaying the hold information indicating the symbol variation game on hold and capable of displaying an effect of changing the display mode of the hold information being displayed;
A hold display control means for controlling the hold display section;
Game content specifying means for specifying a variation pattern as the content of the pending symbol variation game;
An effect execution unit that executes various effects,
Production control means for controlling the production execution unit,
The effect to be executed by the effect control unit is determined based on the specific effect determined to be executed for the variation pattern and the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit. There is special production to do,
The hold display control means includes
Change control for changing the display mode of the hold information in accordance with the result of specification by the game content specifying means;
And additional control for adding additional information according to the specified result by the game content specifying means to the on-hold information being displayed,
When the pending symbol variation game is started, the variation information indicating the symbol variation game being executed is displayed instead of the suspension information indicating the symbol variation game being held,
When the additional information is added to the hold information, and when the symbol variation game being held indicated by the hold information is started, the additional information added to the hold information is changed to the change information. Is configured to allow control to be added to the
A gaming machine configured to be able to perform control for newly adding additional information after the start of the symbol variation game based on a determination result of the effect control means for executing the special effect .