JP6466393B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, a variation pattern (effect pattern) that defines a variation time of a symbol variation game is selected and determined by lottery before the symbol variation game is started. Since the variation time is defined in the variation pattern, the symbol variation game is ended after the lapse of the defined variation time. A plurality of variation patterns are set in the variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is determined from one of the variation pattern distribution tables (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Literature 1, when the big hit lottery is won, the type of the big hit to be given is determined, while the variable pattern distribution table having different distribution contents is determined based on the number of times the symbol variable game has been executed since the end of the big hit game. The variation pattern is determined based on the type of jackpot from the variation pattern distribution table. Thereby, even if it is the same type of jackpot, the symbol variation game can be executed with different contents according to the difference in the cumulative number of times after the jackpot game ends.

JP 2006-280606 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, in addition to the process of determining the type of jackpot, as a process for determining the variation pattern distribution table, the cumulative number of symbol variation games after the end of the jackpot game must be measured. In other words, in order to determine the variation pattern, not only the type of jackpot, but also the variation pattern distribution table cannot be determined unless the cumulative number of symbol variation games since the end of the jackpot game is counted. The control burden required to determine the variation pattern tends to increase.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, The objective is providing the game machine which can increase the variation of production, without increasing a control burden. There is.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number when a starting condition of a symbol variation game is satisfied in a gaming machine in which a symbol variation game is performed based on an effect pattern that defines the variation contents of the symbol variation game And a lottery means for performing a big hit lottery based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the symbol variation game is performed, and the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the big hit lottery is won Based on the identification means for identifying the type of jackpot based on the identification information that can identify the type of jackpot identified by the identification means and the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, An effect pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern from the determined effect pattern group, and the random number acquisition means before the jackpot lottery is executed. A determination means for determining whether the obtained random number is a value to win the jackpot lottery, and before the jackpot lottery is executed, based on the value of the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means The jackpot identifying means for identifying the type, the specific information for identifying the jackpot type identified by the jackpot identifying means and the random number obtained by the random number obtaining means before the jackpot lottery is executed. An effect pattern group specifying means for specifying the effect pattern group based on a value, and a notice effect control means for executing a notice effect for informing the possibility of a big hit over a plurality of symbol variation games, There are a plurality of effect pattern groups, and the plurality of effect pattern groups can be classified into an effect pattern group that can be selected according to the type of the specific information and an effect pattern group that cannot be selected. In the notice effect control means, the specific information capable of specifying the type of jackpot specified by the jackpot specifying means is predetermined specific information, and the effect pattern group specified by the effect pattern group specifying means is a predetermined effect. when a pattern group, said it is possible to perform a prediction effect, the predetermined specific information, probability change state lottery probability of the jackpot lottery after large per game end is varied to a high probability is given see contains specific information capable of specifying the said predetermined a specific information, and the predetermined executable the prediction effect when a demonstration pattern group, the value of the judging means to win the jackpot lottery The gist is that it is impossible to execute when it is not determined .
In the above gaming machine, the type of jackpot that can be specified by the predetermined specific information is a probabilistic jackpot in which the probability variation state occurs after the jackpot game ends, and the number of round games constituting the jackpot game is different. It may be a plurality of probability variation big hits.
In the gaming machine, the types of jackpots include a probable variable jackpot in which the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends and a non-probability variable jackpot in which the probability variation state does not occur after the jackpot game ends, The notice effect that can be executed when the predetermined specific information is the predetermined effect pattern group can be executed when the probability variation jackpot is specified from the specific information. When the non-probable big hit is specified, it may be impossible to execute.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase production variations without increasing the control burden.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern distribution table. The flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch command setting process. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of a pending | holding change effect.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, decorative symbols) for diversifying display effects. A special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. Further, in the following description, the special symbol variation game and the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram may be collectively referred to as “symbol variation game”.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped, the big hit symbol (a big hit display result) is confirmed on the effect display device 11 as well. Stopped display. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.).

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

  Further, on the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Also, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed below the special symbol hold display device 13 in the game board 10. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as a “general symbol game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol is performed. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) with a lens cover. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (a lottery per common symbol to be described later) indicating whether or not the bonus symbol lottery is performed separately from the big hit lottery. Also in this general game, the game start ball (general map start reservation ball) is stored when the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 disposed on the game board 10. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  In addition, a reserved image display area Ha for displaying an image of the reserved storage number is formed in a lower area of the image display unit GH. The reserved image display area Ha is configured to have four individual display areas Ha1, Ha2, Ha3, Ha4 corresponding to the upper limit number of the reserved storage number.

  Then, in the reserved image display area Ha, the number of individual display areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is displayed as an image with a hold display. For example, in the case of the storage number “2”, the corresponding two individual display areas are displayed as an image in a display state with a hold, while the remaining individual display areas are displayed as an image without a hold display. The In FIG. 1, the display state of the storage with the number of stored storage is indicated by a slanting line with a lower left, and the display mode with the normal storage is set as “yellow”.

  A start winning opening 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed below the effect display device 11. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The start winning opening 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game balls can easily enter, while the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance and the game balls enter. It is in a closed state that is difficult to ball. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the start opening switch SW1.

  Below the start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game balls with the count switch SW2. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

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

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

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is ended, a variation time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “shortening state”) advantageous to the player is given. In the variable state, when the variation time of the general game that derives the lottery result of the lottery per drawing is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”)) Also, in the variable state, the lottery probability of the lottery per regular map varies from low probability to high probability, and in the variable state, when the normal lottery is won, The opening and closing blades 16 can be opened and closed with a different number of movement patterns, and in the variable speed state, when a lottery per common figure is won, one lottery per common figure is won. The opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on is longer than that in the non-variable state, and during the variable state, the variation time of the symbol variation game is shortened compared to that in the non-variable state. There is (can be shortened), and in particular, the display result is displayed in a fixed stop state. There is a case in which the variation time of pattern change game is shortened.

  In this embodiment, the variable state is given until the predetermined variable upper limit number of symbol change game is completed or until a big hit is generated before the variable upper limit number of times is reached. The variable speed state can be advantageous to the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry into the start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state where the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 16 and is also a state where the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 2, the types of jackpots defined in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described. In the following description, as the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, the non-probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “low accuracy + no change”, and the probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “high accuracy + change”. None ”. Further, the non-probability change state and the change state are indicated as “low accuracy + change”, and the probability change state and the change state are indicated as “high accuracy + change”.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 18 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and during the single round game, the big prize opening 18 has an upper limit number of games to be entered. The ball is released until the ball enters or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the four types of big hits, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the four types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, whether or not a big hit is made according to the special figure, and if it is a big hit, the type of the big hit is specified, so the special figure is used as an identifier for identifying the game content such as the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the type of the big hit Equivalent to.

  The jackpot for symbol ZA is set to “16 times” for the specified number of rounds, and the round game time is set to “25 seconds.” Regardless of the game status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, Gives a probable state until winning. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol ZA gives a variable state where the variable upper limit number of times is 140 regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery win. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZA is indicated as “16R probability variation big hit A”.

  The big win for symbol ZB is set to “5 times” for the specified number of rounds, and the round game time is set to “25 seconds”. Regardless of the game status at the time of winning the big hit lottery, Gives a probable state until winning. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol ZB gives a shortened state in which the upper limit number of times of change is 70, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZB is indicated as “5R probability variation big hit B”.

  The big win for symbol ZC is set to “5 times” for the specified number of rounds and the round game time is set to “25 seconds”. Gives a probable state until winning. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol ZC gives a variable state in which the variable upper limit number of times is 70 regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZC is indicated as “5R probability variation big hit C”.

  The jackpot of the symbol ZD is set to “5 times” for the specified number of rounds, and the round game time is set to “25 seconds”. After the jackpot game is over, the probability change state is set regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. Do not grant. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol ZD is given a variable state under different conditions after the jackpot game is ended, depending on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. Specifically, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”, no change state is given. On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + variation” or “high probability + variation”, a variation state is set with the variation upper limit number of times being 70. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZD is indicated as “non-probable big hit D”.

  In the present embodiment, the specified number of rounds, the length of the round game time, the presence / absence of the probability variation state, and the presence / absence of the variation state correspond to the benefits granted to the player. The 5R probability variable big hits B and C have the same number of specified rounds, round game time, a probability change state is given after the big hit game ends, and the number of change upper and lower limits. Therefore, the 5R probability variation big hit B and the 5R probability variation big hit C have the same advantage of the privilege given to the player, and the 5R probability variation big hit B and the 5R probability variation big hit C have the same big hit. Further, the special figure classified as the symbol ZB specifying the 5R probability variation big hit B and the special figure classified as the symbol ZC specifying the 5R probability variation big hit C correspond to identifiers identifying the same big hit. In the present embodiment, the special figure classified as the symbol ZB that specifies the 5R probability variation jackpot B corresponds to a part of the identifier that normally identifies the jackpot, and is classified as the symbol ZC that identifies the 5R probability variation jackpot C. The special figure usually corresponds to other identifiers that specify the jackpot. The 5R probability variation big hits B and C have the same advantage of the privilege given to the player and the same big hit, but the identifiers (special figures) are distinguished.

  Also, the 16R probability variation big hit A has more prescribed rounds than the 5R probability variation big hits B and C, and has a larger number of variable upper and lower limits. The advantage of the privilege given to the person is great.

In this embodiment, the 16R probability variation jackpot A corresponds to a specific jackpot, while the 5R probability variation jackpot B and the 5R probability variation jackpot C normally correspond to a jackpot.
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a random number value such as a big hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a common figure determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure.

  The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when selecting and determining a variation pattern to be described later. In this embodiment, a variation pattern is selected (determined) using two types of variation pattern distribution random numbers R1 and R2 (hereinafter referred to as distribution random numbers R1 and R2). The two types of distribution random numbers R1 and R2 have different numerical value ranges (ranges in which random number values are updated in the random number update process), and have different uses in the process related to the selection of the variation pattern. The distribution random number R1 can be set to a total of 251 values from “0” to “250”, and a random number for selecting a variation pattern group used when specifying a variation pattern group (effect pattern group). Function as. The variation pattern group is a set of variation patterns specified by the distribution random number R1. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns are classified on the condition that the variation content defined in the variation pattern is the same system (for example, reach production on the theme of a dog character), and the variation pattern group is defined by the classified variation pattern. Is configured.

  Further, the distribution random number R2 can take a numerical value of 239 from “0” to “238”, and the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern group specified using the value of the distribution random number R1. It functions as a random number for selecting a variation pattern used for identification. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. Note that the number of jackpot determination values varies depending on the presence or absence of a probability variation state. Specifically, it is determined that the set value of the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state is larger than the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for reach determination.

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

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

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

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

Next, according to FIG. 4, the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, one type of deviation variation pattern P1 is set as the deviation variation pattern. The deviation variation pattern P1 is a variation pattern that specifies “normal variation” as the variation content. In “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of symbols (decorative diagrams) in each symbol sequence is stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column). A symbol is derived.

  Also, four types of loss reach fluctuation patterns P2 to P5 are set as the loss reach fluctuation patterns. On the other hand, 20 types of big hit fluctuation patterns P6 to P25 are set as the big hit fluctuation patterns. In the outlier reach fluctuation patterns P2 and P3 and the jackpot fluctuation patterns P6 to P17, the reach effect content with the theme of “dog” is defined. Further, the reach effect contents with the theme “cat” are defined in the outlier reach fluctuation patterns P4 and P5 and the big hit fluctuation patterns P18 to P21. The jackpot variation pattern P22 defines the contents of reach production with the theme of “rabbit”. The jackpot variation patterns P23 to P25 define the contents of reach production with the theme of “lion”. In the present embodiment, even if the variation patterns are classified into the same theme, the effect contents are slightly different for each variation pattern.

  The difference in effect contents in the present embodiment includes a difference in variation time, character action contents, start timing of reach effect, and the like. However, in the variation patterns classified into the same theme, the production is performed with the same production content until a predetermined time, and the production is executed with different content after that time.

  Furthermore, the variation patterns of the present embodiment can be broadly classified into five variation pattern groups based on the difference in effect contents. The five variation pattern groups include “variation pattern group GA (shown as“ GA ”” in the figure), “variation pattern group GB (shown as“ GB ”in the figure)”, and “variation pattern group GC (in the figure). , Indicated as “GC”) ”. In addition, “variation pattern group GD (shown as“ GD ”in the drawing)” and “variation pattern group GE (shown as“ GE ”in the drawing)” are included.

  The variation pattern group GA is classified into outlier reach variation patterns P2 and P3 and jackpot variation patterns P6 to P17 that specify the contents of the effect of the reach effect on the theme of “dog”. The variation pattern group GB is classified into outlier reach variation patterns P4 and P5 and jackpot variation patterns P18 to P21 that specify the effect contents of the reach effect with the theme of “cat”. In the variation pattern group GC, a jackpot variation pattern P22 that specifies the contents of the effect of the reach effect on the theme of “rabbit” is classified. In the variation pattern group GD, jackpot variation patterns P23 to P25 that specify the contents of the reach effect with the theme of “lion” are classified. The variation pattern group P1 is classified into the variation pattern group GE. These variation pattern groups GA to GE are distributed to each variation pattern distribution table.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the fluctuation pattern distribution table (effect pattern distribution table) set in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a variation pattern distribution table that is referred to when “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. The variation pattern distribution table is defined for each determined special figure (identifier) and is stored in the main control ROM 30b.

  More specifically, a variation pattern distribution table TA (hereinafter referred to as “distribution table TA”) that is referred to when the symbol ZA (16R probability variation big hit A) is determined is set. Further, a variation pattern distribution table TB (hereinafter referred to as “distribution table TB”) that is referred to when the symbol ZB (5R probability variation big hit B) is determined is set. Further, a variation pattern distribution table TC (hereinafter referred to as “distribution table TC”) that is referred to when the symbol ZC (5R probability variation big hit C) is determined is set. Also, a variation pattern distribution table TD (hereinafter referred to as “distribution table TD”) that is referred to when the symbol ZD (non-probable variation big hit D) is determined is set. Further, a variation pattern distribution table TE (hereinafter referred to as “distribution table TE”) that is referred to when the reach lottery is won without setting the big hit lottery is set. In addition, a variation pattern distribution table TF (hereinafter referred to as “distribution table TF”) that is referred to when the big hit lottery or the reach lottery is not won is set.

  Although not shown here, the fluctuation pattern distribution table referred to when “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation” is also “low accuracy + no variation” or “high Similar to the variation pattern distribution table that is referred to when “accuracy + no change”, each is set according to a special figure (identifier).

First, the distribution table TA will be described with reference to FIG.
The distribution table TA is associated with the variation pattern groups GA and GD. In addition, the numerical value which the random number R1 for distribution can take is matched so that the selection rate may be higher in the variation pattern group GA than in the variation pattern group GD. The big hit fluctuation patterns P10 and P11 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GA. The big hit fluctuation patterns P23 to P25 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GD. That is, when the sorting table TA is specified, the production of a dog or lion strain appears.

Next, the distribution table TB will be described.
The variation table groups GA to GD are associated with the distribution table TB. It should be noted that numerical values that can be assigned to the random number for distribution R1 are associated with each other so that the selection rate increases in the order of the variation pattern group GD <the variation pattern group GC <the variation pattern group GA <the variation pattern group GB. Then, the big hit fluctuation patterns P6, P7, P12 to P14 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GA. The big hit fluctuation patterns P18 and P19 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GB. The big hit fluctuation pattern P22 is associated with the fluctuation pattern group GC. The big hit fluctuation patterns P23 to P25 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GD. That is, when the sorting table TB is specified, the production of a dog, cat, rabbit, or lion system appears. The variation pattern group GD is a variation pattern group associated only in the distribution tables TA and TB, while the variation pattern group GC is a variation pattern associated only in the distribution table TB. It is a group.

  Furthermore, in the allocation tables TA and TB, the variation pattern group GA can be selected, but the variation patterns associated with the variation pattern group GA are different. As a result, even in the same variation pattern group, the distribution and selection rate of the variation pattern are different for each table. Therefore, when the variation pattern group GA is selected from the distribution tables TA and TB, the production of the dog system appears, but the symbol variation game is not played with the completely same content.

  In the distribution tables TA and TB, the variation pattern group GD can be selected, but in the distribution tables TC to TF, the variation pattern group GD is not selectable. Thereby, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern classified into the variation pattern group GD is performed, the symbol ZA or the symbol ZB is determined. That is, only when the symbol ZA or the symbol ZB is determined, the production of the lion system appears.

  In the distribution table TB, the variation pattern group GC that cannot be selected in the distribution tables TA and TC to TF can be selected. Thereby, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern classified into the variation pattern group GC is performed, it is determined that the symbol ZB is determined. That is, when the effect of the rabbit system appears, it is determined that the symbol ZB has been determined.

  In addition, in the symbols ZB and ZC, even if the jackpot given to the player is the same, when the symbol ZB is determined, the variation pattern group GC is selected, and the effect of the rabbit system is achieved. If it has appeared, it is determined that the symbol ZB has been determined. That is, since it is determined that the symbol ZB for which the probability big hit is determined is determined, the symbol ZB is determined rather than the symbol ZC because the symbol ZB is determined even if the same big hit is determined. It will be advantageous.

Next, the distribution table TC will be described.
The distribution table TC is associated with the variation pattern groups GA and GB. In addition, the numerical value which distribution random number R1 can take is matched so that the selection rate may be higher in the variation pattern group GB than in the variation pattern group GA. Then, the big hit fluctuation patterns P8, P9, P15 to P17 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GA. The big hit fluctuation patterns P20 and P21 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GB. That is, when the distribution table TC is specified, the production of a dog or cat system appears.

  In the present embodiment, in the distribution table TB, the variation pattern groups GA to GD can be selected, while in the distribution table TC, only the variation pattern groups GA and GB can be selected. As a result, the symbol ZB and the symbol ZC have the same jackpot given to the player, but when the symbol ZC is determined, the variation patterns classified into the variation pattern groups GC and GD are changed. The base symbol variation game is not executed. That is, even if the same big hit, the selectable variation pattern groups are different. In addition, when the symbol ZB is determined, the production of the rabbit and lion strains can appear, but when the symbol ZC is determined, the rendering of the rabbit and lion strains does not appear. .

  In the distribution tables TB and TC, the variation pattern groups GA and GB can be selected for both. However, the variation patterns (variation patterns P6, P7, P12 to P14, P18, P19) classified into the variation pattern groups GA and GB in the distribution table TB and the variation pattern groups GA and GB in the distribution table TC are classified. The variation patterns (variation patterns P8, P9, P15 to P17, P20, P21) are different from each other. Thereby, even if the same variation pattern group is selected when the symbol ZB or the symbol ZC is determined, the symbol variation game based on the same variation pattern is not executed. In other words, the effects of the dog and cat systems appear, but the symbol variation game is not played with the completely same contents of the effects.

  In addition, in the symbols ZB and ZC, when the symbol ZB is determined even though the jackpot given to the player is the same, the variation pattern that can be selected when the symbol ZA is determined There is a possibility that a symbol variation game based on the same variation pattern is played. For this reason, even if the symbol ZB is determined, it can be expected that the symbol ZA is determined from the contents of the production. It is more advantageous that the symbol ZB is determined than the symbol ZC. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern group GD corresponds to a specific effect pattern group.

Next, the distribution table TD will be described.
The variation table groups GA and GB are associated with the distribution table TD. In addition, the numerical value which distribution random number R1 can take is matched so that the selection rate may be higher in the variation pattern group GB than in the variation pattern group GA. Then, the big hit fluctuation patterns P8, P9, P15 to P17 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GA. The big hit fluctuation patterns P20 and P21 are associated with the fluctuation pattern group GB. In the distribution table TD, the associated variation pattern group and variation pattern, and the selection probability of each variation pattern group and variation pattern are the same as the distribution table TC. That is, when the distribution table TD is specified, the production of a dog or cat system appears.

Next, the distribution table TE will be described.
The distribution table TE is associated with the variation pattern groups GA and GB. In addition, the numerical value which distribution random number R1 can take is matched so that the variation pattern group GA may have a higher selection rate than the variation pattern group GB. The variation pattern group GA is associated with outlier reach variation patterns P2 and P3. The fluctuation pattern group GB is associated with outlier reach fluctuation patterns P4 and P5. That is, when the sorting table TE is specified, the production of a dog or cat system appears.

Next, the distribution table TF will be described.
A variation pattern group GE is associated with the distribution table TF. The variation pattern group GE is associated with the deviation variation pattern P1.

  With such distribution, the jackpot expectation is set for each variation pattern group, that is, for each production system. The big hit expectation is defined by the appearance rate at the big hit with respect to the overall appearance rate that is the sum of the appearance rates at the time of the big hit. In this embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of the variation pattern group GE <the variation pattern group GA <the variation pattern group GB <the variation pattern group GC = the variation pattern group GD.

  In each of the distribution tables TA to TF, the value of the random number for distribution R1 is associated with each variation pattern group so that any one of the associated variation pattern groups can be selected. Then, the value of the random number for distribution R2 is changed for each variation pattern so that any variation pattern can be selected from the variation patterns associated with the variation pattern group selected according to the value of the distribution random number R1. It is associated.

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

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of start reserved balls stored in the main control RAM 30c (hereinafter referred to as “hold storage number”). Is determined to be less than the upper limit of 4. When this determination result is negative (the number of stored memories is not less than 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 is added). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game ball detected by the start winning opening 15 as a start holding ball. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the hold designation command in the transmission buffer so as to output a hold designation command for instructing the number of hold memories after adding 1 to the effect control CPU 31a. The hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  In the present embodiment, since the start condition of the symbol variation game is given by detecting the game ball with the start port switch SW1, the start port switch SW1 functions as a start detection means. In addition, since the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 15 is stored in the main control RAM 30c as a start hold ball, the main control RAM 30c functions as a hold storage means.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the special figure reservation storage number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a acquires each value of the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the distribution random numbers R1 and R2. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that acquires various random numbers functions as a random number acquisition unit.

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

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

  The main control CPU 30a then selects various random numbers (a big hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a distribution random number R1) stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. , R2). The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1” stores the various random numbers related to the symbol variation game that is currently being executed. Stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3”. The values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to “4” are deleted.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value and determines whether or not the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination value (whether or not). The jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not a probability variation state is given.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved memory number, and based on the read special figure distribution random number value. The jackpot symbol in the figure is determined as a special symbol for the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the special figure distribution random numbers are set to “0 to 99”. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the symbol ZA when the value of the special-design distribution random number is “0-5”, and the symbol ZB when the value is “6-45”, “46-74”. In this case, the symbol ZC is determined, and in the case of “75 to 99”, the symbol ZD is determined. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a can determine the type of jackpot from the type of the special figure specified based on the acquired value of the special figure distribution random number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of jackpot functions as a jackpot determining means.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit specifies any one of the sorting tables TA to TD according to the determined big hit symbol of the special figure. Specifically, when the 16R probability variation jackpot A is determined, the sorting table TA is specified, while when the 5R probability variation jackpot B is determined, the sorting table TB is specified. Further, when the 5R probability variation big hit C is determined, the distribution table TC is specified, while when the non-probability variable big hit D is determined, the distribution table TD is specified. Since the type of jackpot is determined according to the type of special figure, it can be said that the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern distribution table according to the type of special figure.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the distribution random number R1 associated with the reserved storage number, and changes the value based on the read value of the distribution random number R1 from the specified distribution table. A pattern group is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the distribution random number R2 associated with the reserved storage number, and makes a big hit based on the value of the read distribution random number R2 from the determined variation pattern group. Select a variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a value that makes a big hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number, and compares the reach determination random number with the reach determination value to determine whether or not reach is reached (reach lottery )I do. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a definite stop state because the reach has been won in the reach lottery.

  Further, since the reach is won in the reach lottery, the main control CPU 30a specifies the distribution table TE. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the distribution random number R1 associated with the reserved storage number, and changes the value based on the read value of the distribution random number R1 from the specified distribution table. A pattern group is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads out the value of the random number for distribution R2 associated with the number of reserved memories, and out of the determined variation pattern group based on the value of the read out random number for distribution R2. Select reach variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display. In addition, since the reach is not won in the reach lottery, the main control CPU 30a specifies the distribution table TF. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the distribution random number R1 associated with the reserved storage number, and changes the value based on the read value of the distribution random number R1 from the specified distribution table. A pattern group is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads out the value of the random number for distribution R2 associated with the number of reserved memories, and out of the determined variation pattern group based on the value of the read out random number for distribution R2. Select a variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the special drawing according to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the reach lottery functions as an identifier determining unit. Further, the main control CPU 30a for selecting the variation pattern functions as an effect pattern selection means.

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

When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the big hit game to be executed by the big hit game process for performing the big hit game.
Next, the control executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the gaming state after the big hit game is finished will be described.

  The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the probability variation flag when outputting the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, and outputs a probability variation command instructing the probability variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the probability variation flag and outputs a non-probability variation command instructing that the probability variation state is not imparted when the probability variation state is not imparted after the big hit game ends. To do.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the probability variation flag at the start of the big hit game. Similarly, at the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that no change state is given to the operation flag and sets “0” as the number of operations. As a result, the gaming state during the big hit game is “low probability + no change”.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop according to the command. Specifically, when the symbol ZA is instructed as a special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination [777] that can recognize the 16R probability variation jackpot A. On the other hand, when the symbol ZB is instructed as a special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines one of the jackpot symbol combinations [111], [333], and [555] that can recognize the 5R probability variation jackpot B. To do. When the symbol ZC or the symbol ZD is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a can recognize the jackpot symbol combination [222], [444], or [5R probability variation big hit C or non-probable variation big hit D] or [ 666].

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special figure, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative figure. At this time, when the outlier reach variation pattern is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol as a decorative drawing. On the other hand, when the deviation variation pattern is instructed, the effect-controlling CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that does not include the reach symbol as a decoration. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image data. Thereafter, when an all symbols stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a displays the determined decoration on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped and ends the symbol variation game.

  In addition, when the hold designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the image display of the hold image display area Ha (individual display areas Ha1 to Ha4) so as to correspond to the hold storage number specified by the command.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment configured as described above, the pre-effect is executed using the reserved image display area Ha. In the pre-production, the game may be a big hit before the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball that is the target of the production is executed (in this embodiment, the big win is definitely It is an effect of giving a notice of (notified). In the present embodiment, the hold image display area Ha is used, and the hold display mode of the individual display area corresponding to the start hold ball that is the target of the pre-production is different from the hold display mode of the other individual display areas. It is changed to the aspect. Hereinafter, the prior effect using the hold image display area Ha is referred to as “hold change effect”.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended coincides with the value for jackpot, and if it matches the value for jackpot, It is configured to be able to pre-read a value indicating the type. And, when the symbol variation game that matches the value to be the big hit is put on hold, by the hold change effect that is executed in advance (from the symbol variation game before the symbol variation game to be prefetched) a plurality of times The fact that the symbol variation game that matches the value of the big hit is put on hold is notified.

Hereinafter, the control content for performing the hold change effect will be described in detail.
First, referring to FIG. 5, a prefetch command setting process related to prefetching as to whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in the reserved symbol variation game matches the value of the jackpot will be described. Note that the prefetch command setting process shown in FIG. 5 is a process performed in a state where the variable state is not given.

  The pre-read command setting process starts a symbol variation game corresponding to the entered ball, which judgment value matches with the random number value acquired when the ball is detected at the start winning opening 15 in the special symbol input process. This is a process for making a determination in advance (in advance) and setting a prefetch command that indicates the result of the prior determination. More specifically, whether or not the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the value to be the jackpot, the value of the acquired special map distribution random number is a value that identifies which special figure, and It is determined which fluctuation pattern group the acquired random number for distribution R1 specifies. The prefetch command setting process is executed by the main control CPU 30a. The prefetch command setting process is continuously executed after the special symbol input process is completed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability variation flag and specifies whether or not the probability variation state is present. Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the game ball in the start winning opening 15 in correspondence with the number of reserved memories, and the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the symbol variation game that is the object of the prior determination Is read. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value matches a value indicating a jackpot in the current gaming state (step S11). The aforementioned “value indicating jackpot” is configured to include a jackpot determination value.

  If the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number and checks the value indicating the special figure specified by the read value (step S12). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a confirms whether or not the confirmed value matches the value indicating the symbol ZA or the symbol ZB (step S13). When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a specifies the distribution table TA or the distribution table TB in advance from the confirmed special figure type.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the sorting random number R1, and specifies in advance the value indicating one of the variation pattern groups based on the read value from the specified sorting tables TA and TB. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value indicating the variation pattern group specified in advance is a “value indicating the variation pattern group GD” (step S14). That is, in step S14, as a result, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern distribution table referred to at the start of the symbol variation game also at the time of prior determination.

  When the determination result in step S14 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the value indicating jackpot, the value indicating the type of special figure, the number of reserved memories, and the hold change effect. Is set in the main control RAM 30c (step S15). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S13 is negative (the value of the special figure distribution random number does not match the value indicating the symbol ZA or the symbol ZB), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S16. Also, if the determination result in step S14 is negative (the value of the random number for distribution R1 does not match the value indicating the variation pattern group GD), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S16.

  The main control CPU 30a that has shifted to step S16 uses a prefetch command for instructing that the acquired value of the big hit determination random number matches the value indicating the big hit, the number of stored storages, and the hold change effect not to be executed. Set in RAM 30c. That is, when the value of the random number for special symbol distribution matches the value indicating the symbol ZC or the symbol ZD, and the value of the random number for special symbol distribution matches the value indicating the symbol ZA or the symbol ZB, When the value of the random number R1 does not match the value indicating the variation pattern group GD, the hold change effect is not executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S11 is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number does not match the value indicating the big hit), the main control CPU 30a does not match the acquired value of the big hit determination random number with the value indicating the big hit. , The stored memory number, and a prefetch command for instructing not to execute the hold change effect are set in the main control RAM 30c (step S17). In other words, if the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the value indicating the jackpot, the on-hold change effect is not executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a executes the prefetch command setting process before executing the special symbol start process, so that the big hit determination random number value matches the value indicating the big hit before the start of the symbol variation game. Since it is possible to determine whether or not (step S11), the main control CPU 30a functions as a determination unit. Further, the main control CPU 30a can specify a value indicating the type of the special figure before the start of the symbol variation game by executing the prefetch command setting process before the execution of the special symbol start process (step S12). ), The main control CPU 30a functions as a big hit identifying means. Further, the main control CPU 30a can specify a value indicating the variation pattern group before the start of the symbol variation game by executing the prefetch command setting processing before the execution of the special symbol start processing (step S14). The main control CPU 30a functions as an effect pattern group specifying means.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the main control RAM 30c to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing in a process different from the prefetch command setting process. When the prefetch command is input, the presentation control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories specified by the command each time the prefetch command is input.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a receives the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the stored storage number “1” that is stored earliest at the start of the symbol variation game (when the variation pattern designation command is input). The value is stored in a predetermined storage area for executing the symbol variation game currently being executed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3”, and stores the reserved memory number. The values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to “4” are deleted (shift process).

  Through such processing, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp the determination result of the prior determination performed by the main control CPU 30a before the start of the symbol variation game to be determined in advance.

  At the time of executing the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories as a result of the game ball entering the start winning opening 15, and already stores the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. Rewriting. Further, since the pre-read command setting process is executed before the special symbol start process is executed, 1 is not subtracted from the reserved memory number after adding 1 to the reserved memory number.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a that has input a prefetch command instructing execution of the hold change effect from the main control CPU 30a causes the effect display device 11 to execute the hold change effect according to the command. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a for executing the hold change effect functions as a notice effect control means.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 6, the flow of the hold change effect will be described together with its operation.
FIG. 6 shows a change mode of the hold change effect at the time of “low probability + no change”. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the symbol variation game based on the reserved storage numbers “1” and “2” is executed based on the deviation variation pattern P1.

  As shown at the time point a1, it is assumed that a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during execution of the symbol variation game, and the game ball is stored as the reserved storage number “3”. In addition, when the start winning opening 15 is entered, the big hit determination random number that matches the value that is the big hit, the special figure distribution random number that matches the value indicating the symbol ZA, and the distribution table TA are referred to. Assume that a random number for distribution R1 that matches the value indicating the variation pattern group GD has been acquired. In this case, as shown at the time point a1, the individual display areas Ha1 and Ha2 are displayed in “yellow (indicated by hatching in the drawing)” which is a normal display mode with holding, but the individual display area Ha3 is It is displayed in “red (indicated by a black circle)” which is different from the normal display mode with hold. In the present embodiment, when a pre-read command for instructing execution of the hold change effect is input, the individual display area corresponding to the hold memory number specified by the command is displayed in a display mode different from the other individual display areas. It has become so. Therefore, from such a difference in display mode, the player recognizes that there is a high possibility that the symbol variation game based on the reserved storage number “3” will be a big hit (in the embodiment, the big hit decision). .

  When the symbol variation game being executed ends, as shown in time point a2, the individual display area Ha1 is “yellow” and the individual display area Ha1 is subtracted by 1 when the start holding ball is decremented at the start of the symbol variation game. The area Ha2 is displayed in “red”.

  Then, after the symbol variation game being executed at time point a2 is over, as shown at time point a3, the start holding ball is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game, and the individual display area Ha1 becomes “red”. Is displayed.

  Then, after the symbol variation game being executed at time point a3 is over, as shown at time point a4, the start holding ball is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. "Is displayed. The symbol variation game started at the timing indicated by the time point a4 is coincident with the value indicating the symbol ZA and the jackpot determination random number that coincides with the value of the jackpot at the time point a1 as the ball enters the start winning opening 15. In this game, the distribution random number R1 that matches the value indicating the variation pattern group GD is obtained when the special figure distribution random number and the distribution table TA are referred to. Therefore, in the symbol variation game started at the timing indicated by the time point a4, the symbol variation game is started based on any variation pattern from the big hit variation patterns P23 to P25 classified into the variation pattern group GD. As a result, during the symbol variation game started at the timing indicated by the time point a4, it is expected that the symbol variation game will be a big hit as suggested by the pending change effect at the time point a1.

  Since the jackpot determination random number for winning the jackpot and the special figure distribution random number for specifying the 16R probability variable jackpot A are acquired, the jackpot symbol combination [777] is determined in the symbol variation game shown at the time point a4. Stopped and the symbol variation game ends. Then, after the end of the symbol variation game, the big hit game is started as shown at time point a5. As a result, as suggested by the on-hold change effect at the time point a1, the symbol variation game wins the big hit.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The main control CPU 30a specifies a variation pattern distribution table based on an identifier (special drawing type in the embodiment), and selects any variation pattern from the variation pattern distribution table. Also, multiple identifiers (symbol ZB and symbol ZC) that specify the same big hit (5R probability variation big hit B and 5R probability variation big hit C) are set, and the identifier is determined by defining a variation pattern distribution table for each identifier. It is possible to specify the variation pattern distribution table simply by doing so. For this reason, even when a plurality of identifiers specify the same jackpot, it is possible to set different effects for each identifier without increasing the control burden, and as a result, the variation of the effects is increased. Can do.

  (2) By defining the variation pattern distribution table for each identifier (design ZB and design ZC) that identifies the same jackpot, it is possible to change the variation pattern group in the design ZB and the design ZC. Thereby, for example, when the symbol ZB is determined, it is possible to select a variation pattern from a variation pattern group (in the embodiment, variation pattern groups GC and GD) including specific production contents. On the other hand, when the symbol ZC is determined, it is possible to make adjustments such as not to determine the variation pattern from the variation pattern group including the specific content of the production, and the variation of the production can be increased.

  (3) Even in the same variation pattern group, different variation patterns are classified for each variation pattern distribution table, so that the variation patterns that can be selected are different depending on when the symbol ZB and the symbol ZC are determined. Can do. Thereby, when the same variation pattern group is selected, an effect of the same system appears, but since the symbol variation game is not played with the completely same content of the effect, the player is not bored.

  (4) In the distribution table TA and the distribution table TB, the variation pattern group GD can be determined, while in the distribution table TC, the variation pattern group GD cannot be determined. According to this, since the same jackpot is specified for the symbol ZB and the symbol ZC, there is no difference in the advantage and disadvantage of the jackpot, but when the symbol ZA is determined when the symbol ZB is determined There is a possibility that a symbol variation game based on the same variation pattern as the variation pattern that can be selected is played. For this reason, even if the symbol ZB is determined, it can be expected that the symbol ZA is determined from the contents of the production. It can be seen that it is more advantageous that the design ZB is determined than the design ZC.

  (5) Since the variation pattern distribution table is set according to the identifier, whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit matches the value set as the big win is performed before the big hit lottery is executed. Even in such a case, the variation pattern distribution table can be specified only by determining the identifier. For this reason, even when a plurality of identifiers specify the same jackpot, it is possible to set different effects for each identifier without increasing the control burden, and as a result, the variation of the effects is increased. Can do.

  (6) In the preliminary determination, the value indicating the variation pattern actually selected at the start of the symbol variation game is not specified, but the value indicating the variation pattern group into which the variation pattern is classified is identified. I made it. As a result, if it is informed of which variation pattern group is likely to become a prior production (pending change production in the embodiment), the player is based on the variation pattern classified into the variation pattern group. It can be recognized that there is a high possibility that the symbol variation game will be played.

  (7) In the distribution table TA and the distribution table TB, the variation pattern group GD can be determined, while in the distribution tables TC to TF, the variation pattern group GD cannot be determined. According to this, since the same jackpot is specified for the symbol ZB and the symbol ZC, there is no difference in the advantage and disadvantage of the jackpot, but when the symbol ZA is determined when the symbol ZB is determined There is a possibility that a symbol variation game based on the same variation pattern as the variation pattern that can be selected is played. For this reason, a variation pattern that may be selected when the symbol ZB is determined is a variation pattern with a jackpot determination in which the symbol ZA or the symbol ZB is fixed. In addition, even if the symbol ZB is determined, since it can be expected that the symbol ZA is determined from the production content, even if it is the same big hit, the amount that can be expected of the symbol ZA, It can be shown that it is more advantageous that the design ZB is determined than the design ZC.

  (8) In the distribution table TB, the variation pattern group GC that determines the symbol ZB is selected. Thereby, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern classified into the variation pattern group GC is performed, it is determined that the symbol ZB is determined. In addition, in the symbols ZB and ZC, even if the jackpot given to the player is the same, when the symbol ZB is determined, the variation pattern group GC is selected, and the effect of the rabbit system is achieved. If it has appeared, it is determined that the symbol ZB has been determined. That is, since it is determined that the symbol ZB for which the probability big hit is determined is determined, the symbol ZB is determined rather than the symbol ZC because the symbol ZB is determined even if the same big hit is determined. It can appear as if it is advantageous.

  (9) In the symbol ZC and the symbol ZD, the associated variation pattern group and variation pattern, and the selection probability of each variation pattern group and variation pattern are the same. Thus, until the symbol variation game is over, the player cannot recognize which symbol ZC or symbol ZD has been determined, and can have an expectation that the symbol ZC has been determined. .

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In embodiment, the content of production classified into the same variation pattern group may not be the same character.

  The advance effect in the embodiment may be any effect as long as it can indicate a value indicating the variation pattern group specified in advance. For example, a character image (for example, a lion icon) that indicates a variation pattern group of a symbol variation game to be pre-determined is displayed from a symbol variation game prior to the symbol variation game to be pre-determined. It may be performed in a manner.

The prior effect in the embodiment may be performed even when the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the value indicating the jackpot.
In the embodiment, if the variation pattern group and the variation pattern selection probability can be made different for each special figure (identifier), it is not necessary to set the fluctuation pattern distribution table for each special figure (identifier). . For example, in one variation pattern distribution table, an address that associates a special figure (identifier) with a variation pattern group is defined, and when the special figure (identifier) is determined, the special figure (identifier) and a random number for distribution An address may be specified based on the value of R1, and a variation pattern group or a variation pattern may be identified from the identified address.

In the embodiment, the same variation pattern may be divided into the same variation pattern group regardless of the special figure (identifier).
-In embodiment, it is good also as three or more types of jackpot symbols by the special figure which specifies the same jackpot.

  In the embodiment, the variation pattern groups GA to GD are also associated in the distribution table TC, but when the variation pattern groups GC and GD are specified, the variation patterns are forcibly classified into the variation pattern groups GA and GB. It may be rewritten to a fluctuation pattern. That is, although the variation pattern group itself can be selected, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined for the selected variation pattern group may not be actually executed.

  -The privilege in embodiment is good also as either one of the opening mode (round game time or the number of prescribed | regulated rounds) of the big winning opening 18, or the game state (probability change state or short-change state) after the big hit game end.

In the embodiment, a variable state may be given until the next big hit lottery is won.
In the embodiment, the probability variation state may be terminated when the predetermined variation upper limit number of symbol variation game is executed.

  -You may apply embodiment to the pachinko game machine to which a probability change state and a variable state are not provided. In this case, it is only necessary to set the variation pattern distribution table for each special figure (identifier) by varying the advantage of the privilege according to the difference in the prescribed number of rounds.

  -In the embodiment, it varies for each gaming state (4 types: "low accuracy + no change", "high accuracy + no change", "low accuracy + change", "high accuracy + change") A pattern distribution table may be set.

In the embodiment, the same variation pattern group may be associated in the allocation tables TA to TF.
In the embodiment, the same variation pattern group may be associated in the distribution tables TA and TB. At this time, the types of variation patterns classified into the variation pattern group may be the same or different in the allocation tables TA and TB.

  In the embodiment, the same variation pattern group may be associated in the distribution tables TC and TD. At this time, the types of variation patterns classified into the variation pattern group may be the same or different in the distribution tables TC and TD.

  In the embodiment, the variation time of the symbol variation game may be specified by the variation pattern, while the effect contents of the symbol variation game may be identified by the effect pattern defined on the effect control board 31. In such a case, an effect pattern distribution table for determining the effect pattern for each special figure (identifier) may be set in the effect control ROM 31b.

  In the embodiment, the variation pattern group is classified according to the type of reach production (difference between characters), but the variation pattern group may be classified according to the presence / absence of reach production or the number of pseudo-continuations. Note that the pseudo-ream is an effect of continuously executing a variation cycle in which one cycle from the start of the variation of the symbol to the stop of the variation is performed once in a single variation game. Further, the variation pattern group may be classified for each type of the notice effect performed during the symbol variation game, such as presence / absence of a step-up effect and presence / absence of a chance eye effect to stop the chance eye. The step-up effect is an effect that is executed step by step during one symbol variation game. The chance eye effect is an effect of deriving a symbol combination including the word “chance” in the middle row, etc., unlike the symbol combination and the symbol combination forming the reach in the symbol variation game.

In the embodiment, the probability of winning the reach lottery may be different for each variation pattern distribution table.
In the embodiment, instead of the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a may execute a prior determination. In such a case, in the look-ahead command setting process, the main control CPU 30a does not instruct the effect control CPU 31a to compare the result of the big hit determination random number with the big hit determination value, but instead of the big hit determination random number or the reach determination random number. A command for specifying the value itself is output to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores the same number and the same number of notice determination values as the jackpot determination values, and the indicated jackpot determination random number value or reach determination random number value is the notification determination value. In the case of coincidence, the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the pre-effect. Note that a larger number than the jackpot determination value may be set as the notice determination value.

  The identifier in the embodiment may not be a special figure, and may be a random value that can determine the type of jackpot. In this case, the result indicating the random value need not be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 or the like.

In the embodiment, the effect control board 31 may be divided into an effect display control board that controls the effect display device 11 and a sub general control board that controls the effect display control board.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but it may be a dot matrix type or 7 segment LED type effect display device, or may be a mechanical type effect display device such as a drum type.

-Although the said embodiment was actualized in the pachinko game machine using a special figure and a decoration drawing, you may materialize in the pachinko game machine using only a special figure.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) The specific effect pattern group cannot be determined in the effect pattern distribution table referred to when the big hit lottery is not won.
(B) In the effect pattern distribution table associated with a part of identifiers that specify the normal jackpot, the effect pattern distribution table associated with other identifiers that specify the normal jackpot, the specific jackpot is specified The production pattern group which is not selected in the production pattern distribution table associated with the identifier to be performed and the production pattern distribution table referred to when the big hit lottery is not won.

  GA to GE ... variation pattern group (effect pattern group), P1 to P25 ... variation pattern (effect pattern), SW1 ... start-up switch (start detection means), TA-TF ... variation pattern distribution table (effect pattern distribution table) ), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, identifier determination means, effect pattern selection means, determination means, jackpot identification means, effect pattern group identification means), 30c ... main control RAM (holding storage means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (notice effect control means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a symbol variation game is performed based on an effect pattern that defines the variation contents of the symbol variation game,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number when the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied;
Lottery means for performing a big hit lottery based on the random number obtained by the random number obtaining means when the symbol variation game is performed;
When winning the jackpot lottery, specifying means for specifying the type of jackpot based on the random number acquired by the random number acquiring means;
An effect pattern group is determined based on the specific information that can specify the type of jackpot specified by the specifying means and the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, and an effect pattern is selected from the determined effect pattern group Production pattern selection means;
A determination means for determining whether the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is a value to win the jackpot lottery before the jackpot lottery is executed;
Before the jackpot lottery is executed, the jackpot identifying means for identifying the type of jackpot based on the value of the random number acquired by the random number acquiring means,
Before the jackpot lottery is executed, the effect pattern group is determined based on specific information that can specify the type of jackpot specified by the jackpot specifying means and the value of the random number acquired by the random number acquiring means. Production pattern group identification means to identify;
A notice effect control means for executing a notice effect for notifying the possibility of a big hit over a plurality of symbol variation games,
There are a plurality of the effect pattern groups, and the plurality of effect pattern groups can be classified into an effect pattern group that can be selected according to the type of the specific information and an effect pattern group that cannot be selected,
In the notice effect control means, the specific information capable of specifying the type of jackpot specified by the jackpot specifying means is predetermined specific information, and the effect pattern group specified by the effect pattern group specifying means is a predetermined information. When it is an effect pattern group, the notice effect can be executed,
The predetermined specific information includes specific information capable of specifying that a probability variation state in which a lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is changed with a high probability is given after the end of the jackpot game,
The notice effect that can be executed when the predetermined specific information is the predetermined effect pattern group is not executable when the determination means does not determine that the value for winning the jackpot lottery is determined. ,
The types of jackpots include a probability variable jackpot where the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends and a non-probability jackpot which does not become the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends,
The notice effect that can be executed when the predetermined specific information is the predetermined effect pattern group can be executed when the probability variation jackpot is specified from the specific information. A gaming machine characterized in that it can not be executed when a non-probable big hit is specified .

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