JP5450160B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that changes symbols in a predetermined symbol arrangement with the start of a symbol variation game.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine that changes a symbol constituting a symbol arrangement when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a high-probability big win in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is a high-probability lottery state, In addition, it is configured such that which jackpot is won can be identified by the type of symbols displayed in a fixed stop state. Specifically, when a big-hit symbol combination formed with the same white symbol is displayed with a fixed stop, it is notified that the low-probable big-hit has been won, while being formed with the same red symbol. When the big win symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the fact that the winning big win is won is notified.

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as a “predetermined condition”, when a game ball passes through a specific start winning area when in a high probability lottery state, the symbol arrangement is changed. ing. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the ratio of the red symbol and the white symbol is 5: 5, and the ratio of the red symbol and the white symbol is 7: 3. Various ratios of symbol arrays including the second symbol array are set.

JP 2003-19294 A

  Then, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the first symbol arrangement is changed to the second symbol arrangement, the number of red symbols that can give a privilege (high probability lottery state) advantageous to the player Will increase in appearance, so the player will feel that this is an advantageous state. However, when changing from the second symbol array to the first symbol array, for example, if the symbol variation speed in each symbol array is too fast, or the symbol pattern after the change is hidden by the appearance of the character image, The player cannot recognize whether the symbol arrangement has changed. Then, if a jackpot symbol combination is derived without knowing whether or not the symbol array has changed, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol combination, the player may be misunderstood. That is, when the symbol combination that is red in the second symbol arrangement (for example, “2”) is formed, it is not possible to recognize when the symbol arrangement is changed, so the symbol combination is formed. Despite being done, there was a possibility that it would feel that the privilege was not granted.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the change of the symbol arrangement cannot be recognized due to the change timing of the symbol arrangement. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that does not give a misunderstanding to a change in symbol arrangement to a player.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 circulates the symbols in each symbol row for a predetermined time so that the player can recognize the type of the symbols as the symbol variation game starts. After performing the normal fluctuation to be displayed, the lottery result of the big hit lottery to determine whether or not the big hit is made is derived by the display means, and a benefit that is advantageous for the player is given to the symbols of the cyclically displayed symbol row In a gaming machine configured with a specific symbol that can constitute a specific jackpot symbol that can be definitely recognized, and a non-specific symbol that can constitute a non-specific jackpot symbol that can be recognized that the privilege may be granted The first effect mode in which the ratio of the specific symbol with respect to the total number of symbols to be circulated is set as a predetermined first ratio, or the second effect in which the ratio of the specific symbol with respect to the total number of symbols is set lower than the first ratio. Mo Effect mode control means for setting the display, display control means for cyclically displaying according to the symbol ratio set in the effect mode set by the effect mode control means, and the effect of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery A content determination means for determining the content, and for the content determined by the content determination means, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in a state in which the type of symbol is circulated and displayed in a recognizable manner by the normal variation The special effect that causes the lottery result of the big win lottery to be derived after the predetermined effect is executed at a stage where the symbol type cannot be recognized due to the normal variation contents and the normal variation When the transition condition for shifting from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode is satisfied, the production mode control means When the normal effect content is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed in the game, when the symbol effect game is shifted from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, and the transition condition is satisfied, When the special effect content is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing, the first effect mode is continued in the symbol variation game, and the transition condition is set in the first effect mode. After that, the display control means is established by executing a predetermined number of symbol variation games, and the display control means produces the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing when the transition condition is satisfied. When the content of the normal performance is determined as the content, and when the transition condition is satisfied and is executed at the transition timing. When said special effect contents are determined as rendering the contents of the symbol variation game, the gist Rukoto to execute the migration effect for notifying that effect mode may transition.

Invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the award is to impart probability change function of a lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery after completion of the jackpot gaming high probability lottery state It is a summary.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect of the invention, the display control means provides the effect of the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing when the transition condition is satisfied. When the content of the special effect is determined, the gist is that the predetermined effect is executed during the variation of all symbol sequences.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the display control means determines the big hit in the big hit lottery and the transition condition is When the special effect content is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game that is established and executed at the transition timing, it is possible to definitely recognize that it is a big hit without sequentially stopping the variation for each symbol row The gist is to display the jackpot symbol.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that the situation where the change of a symbol arrangement cannot be recognized by the change timing of a symbol arrangement, and can prevent a player from giving the misunderstanding to the change of a symbol arrangement.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition aspect of effect mode. The schematic diagram which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of normal mode and prefetch mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram which shows the content of reach production. (A), (b) is a timing chart which shows the flow until a symbol is derived | led-out in reach production. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a continuous production | presentation determination process. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of reach production after production mode transfer. (A) is a timing chart showing a flow in which the prefetching mode continues, and (b) is a timing chart showing a flow of shifting to the normal mode after the prefetching mode ends.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. The front frame 14 is configured by integrally molding an upper plate 15 capable of storing game balls, and a glass support frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is assembled on the back side. . In addition, a lower plate 16 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower part of the front frame 14, and on the right side of the lower plate 16, A launching handle 17 for launching a game ball that is turned by a player when the game ball is fired on the game board 13 is mounted. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an electric decoration display unit (lamp unit) 18 that performs a light emission effect, and a plurality of speakers 19 that output various sounds and perform an audio effect.

Next, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
Near the center of the game board 13, a display frame body (center accessory) 21 with various display devices and various decorations is mounted. A set opening 21a that opens in a horizontally long rectangle when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the display frame 21. A liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is provided on the display frame 21 in alignment with the set opening 21a. An effect display device 22 is mounted as a display means. The effect display device 22 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. It has become. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, 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 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a 7-segment special symbol display device 23 is provided in the lower left game area of the display frame 21. In the special symbol display device 23, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  Then, in the special symbol display device 23, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the effect display device 22 starts displaying the decorative symbols at the same time when the symbol variation game is started. The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped before the game is ended, and the decorative symbols in each column are confirmed at the end of the game. Stopped display. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbols is changing. “Temporary stop display” means that the symbols are shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display device 23 and the effect display device 22, a display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed at a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit or miss) from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is the symbol. A fixed stop is displayed at the end of the floating game. The plurality of types of special symbols in this embodiment are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a missing symbol that can recognize a gap. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 displays nine types of numbers [1] to [9] as decorative patterns for each column. In this embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 22 is formed to be much larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 23 so that the effect display device 22 stands out in front of the player. It is arranged. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display contents of the effect display device 22 in which the display effect (reach effect or notice effect) is performed by various images in front of his / her own eyes than the special symbol display device 23, and the effect display A big hit or loss will be recognized from the symbol combination derived and stopped in the symbol variation game of the device 22. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns displayed on the effect display device 22 are confirmed and stopped, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along the predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) in each column of the effect display device 22 when the symbol variation game is started. Then, when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 22 The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns are temporarily displayed as the same symbols, and columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, in all rows, the numbers decrease in order of 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 9... The symbols circulate and change in the order of return.

  The effect display device 22 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 23. The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 23 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 22 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol correspond to each other. The fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . In addition, when the special symbol display device 23 is confirmed and stopped, the symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, a display effect related to the symbol variation game (a symbol variation game in which symbols in three columns are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols) is performed. .

  Returning to the description of FIG. 2, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) special symbol holding light emitting portions are provided in the lower left game area of the display frame 21 and in the lower left portion of the special symbol display device 23. A special symbol hold storage display device Ra is provided. Then, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra informs the player of the number of special design start reserved balls stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start hold storage number”). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a start winning opening (upper start winning opening 25 and lower start winning opening 26) arranged below the display frame 21, the game that has entered the game The ball is stored as a start-up hold ball, and the number of start-up hold balls is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a special figure start hold storage number. The special figure start reserved memory number indicates the number of symbol variable games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variable games). The special figure start reserved memory count is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening and decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). . The special symbol on-hold storage display device Ra is configured to notify the player of the number of symbol-changing games on hold (the number of on-hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the special symbol on-hold light emitting unit.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 24 is disposed in the lower left game area of the display frame 21 and on the left side of the special symbol display device 23. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game in which one normal symbol is derived by changing a plurality of types of normal symbols is performed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 24 covers a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp with a lens cover (in FIG. 2, the surface is decorated with “◯ (circle)” and “× (batsu)”). And a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary symbol display units. In the normal symbol display device 24, an internal lottery (ordinary drawing) of whether or not to hit a universal symbol (whether or not to open the lower start winning opening 26 by the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 27) is performed separately from the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit The lottery result of “winning lottery” is displayed. Then, in the normal symbol display device 24 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol per lot is determined by the lottery per universal symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation game is displayed in a fixed stop display (this In the embodiment, the normal symbol display portion on the “◯ (circle)” side is lit). On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device 24 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol deviation is determined by lottery per common symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation game is displayed in a fixed stop display (this book In the embodiment, the normal symbol display section on the “× (Dragon)” side is turned on.

  Further, in the game area at the lower left of the display frame 21, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) normal symbol holding light emitting units are provided between the special symbol display device 23 and the normal symbol display device 24. A normal symbol hold storage display device Rb is provided. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for the normal symbol stored inside the machine (hereinafter, referred to as “normal figure start hold storage number”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a game ball that has entered the game as a start holding ball when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 arranged on the left side of the display frame 21. The number of start-and-hold balls is stored in the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a normal start / hold storage number. The normal figure start reserved memory number indicates the number of normal symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for the normal symbol variation game). The normal figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30, and is subtracted by 1 at the start of the normal symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 during the normal symbol variation game, the number of the universal symbol start reserved memory is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb is configured to notify the player of the number of normal symbol variation games being held (the number of start holding balls) by the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold light emitting units.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the game area below the display frame 21, an upper start winning opening 25 having a game ball entrance 25a and a lower start winning opening 26 having a game ball entrance 26a. Are arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start winning opening 25 is configured such that the entrance 25a is always open so as to allow entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 26 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 27 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 26a is configured to open so as to allow entry of the ball. In other words, the lower start winning opening 26 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 27 is opened to open the entrance 26a.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered are disposed. The upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26 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 game balls that have entered. When the opening / closing blade 27 is opened, the lower start winning opening 26 is made in a state where the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter, while when the opening / closing blade 27 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game ball is not expanded. It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the gaming area below the lower start winning opening 26, a large winning opening (including a large winning opening 28 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown) A special electric accessory 29) is provided. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 28 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win the winning ball. be able to. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by an internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, the round game in which the special winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning entry door 28 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 in this embodiment). One round game satisfies the condition that the established round game time elapses from the start of the round game or the predetermined maximum number of game balls enter, whichever comes first To finish. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol operation gate 30 is disposed in the game area on the left side of the display frame 21. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 30. The normal symbol operation gate 30 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area of the game board 13 (below the big prize opening 29), the game balls that have been launched into the game area and have not entered any of the prize openings are out balls. An out bulb port 31 is formed for discharging the water. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 31 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) for changing the jackpot lottery probability state from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state after the jackpot game is over, on condition that the probability variation jackpot is won. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting.

  In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game is a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state (that is, a non-probability variation state is given) after the big hit game is a non-probability big hit. Moreover, it is a privilege advantageous for a player that the probability variation state is given.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “variable reduction”). The variable speed function shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, and the lottery probability state of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 30 (winning probability per normal) is higher than the low probability lottery state. This is a function for giving a variable state changing to a lottery state as a privilege. In addition, the open / close blades 27 of the lower start winning opening 26 are opened and closed with different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game when the variable state is given and when the variable state is not given. It is like that. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is not given, the first and second opening times (for example, 300 ms) after the opening and closing blades 27 are opened for the first number of times (for example, one time). ) It keeps open until it passes. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is given, the number of times the opening and closing blades 27 are opened (for example, three times) is increased to a second number greater than the first number, The opening state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1800 ms) longer than the first opening time elapses after the opening in one opening. In other words, the open / close blade 27 is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the variable state is applied, compared to the state where the variable state is not applied. During the variable speed state, the opening / closing blade 27 operates favorably for the player, and the rate of entry of game balls into the lower start winning opening 26 per unit time is improved. Become. The variable state is given until a big hit is given, until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. . In the present embodiment, when winning a probable big hit, a variable state is given until the next big hit occurs, while when winning a non-probable big hit, 100 symbol variation games Is changed, or until the big hit is generated before the number of times is reached, the variable state is given.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state that increases the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blades 27 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time increasing state. On the other hand, the non-changeable state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 27 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time non-increasing state. It should be noted that during the variable speed state (open time increasing state), the total time for which the opening / closing blades 27 are opened by one ordinary figure increases compared to the non-short time state. In this embodiment, when the variable state is given, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player is increased (advantageous) compared to when the variable state is not given. Become.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment suggests to the player whether the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a high probability lottery state (probability variation state) or a low probability lottery state (non-probability variation state). A plurality of (four in this embodiment) presentation modes for displaying a game state notification image are provided. FIG. 4 shows a transition mode of the effect mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the effect modes of the four effect modes are different. Specifically, a normal mode is set in which no change state is given and the user stays when the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is in the low probability lottery state. Furthermore, a pre-reading mode is set to stay when the short-distance state is not given, the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is in the low-probability lottery state, and the execution of the continuous production described in detail later is decided. Yes. Further, a variable speed mode is set in which a variable speed state is given and a stay is made when the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is in a low probability lottery state. Further, an odd / short state is given, and a probability variation mode is set for staying when the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is in a high probability lottery state. Further, during the stay in each effect mode, a game state notification image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay is displayed as an image on the effect display device 22.

Hereinafter, transition modes of the effect mode will be described.
If you win a winning jackpot while staying in the normal mode, the jackpot game goes to the winning jackpot. In addition, when a non-probable big hit is won while staying in the normal mode, the game shifts to the short mode through the big hit game. Furthermore, when the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect is won, the process proceeds to the prefetch mode from the start of the first symbol variation game in which the execution of the continuous effect is determined. On the other hand, as a general rule, the pre-reading mode shifts to the normal mode from the start of the next symbol variation game when the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous performance is completed.

  In addition, if the player wins a non-probable big hit while staying in the probable mode, the game shifts to the short mode through the big win game. Also, if you win a probable big hit while staying in the probabilistic mode, the system shifts (continues) to the probable mode.

  On the other hand, if a winning jackpot is won while staying in the variable mode, the jackpot game is entered through the jackpot game. In addition, if the player wins a non-probable big hit while staying in the variable mode, the mode shifts (continues) to the variable mode. Further, the variable mode shifts to the normal mode upon completion of the variable state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a symbol array dedicated to the pre-reading mode and a symbol array dedicated to the rendering modes other than the pre-reading mode (normal mode, variable mode, probability change mode) are set. Has been. In the following description, the symbol array dedicated to the pre-reading mode is referred to as the first symbol array, while the symbol array dedicated to the rendering mode other than the pre-reading mode is referred to as the second symbol array.

  Specifically, in the first symbol arrangement, [1] to [3], [5], and [7] to [9] are jackpot symbols that can definitely recognize that a high probability lottery state is set. It is set as a specific symbol that can constitute a combination (specific jackpot symbol). On the other hand, [4] and [6] are set as non-specific symbols that can constitute a jackpot symbol combination (non-specific jackpot symbol) that can be recognized as being in a low probability lottery state. That is, in the first symbol arrangement, the ratio of the specific symbols to the total number of all symbols (9) is 7 (7/9). On the other hand, in the second symbol array, [1], [3], [5], [7], [9] are set as specific symbols, while [2], [4], [6], [8] is set as a non-specific symbol. That is, in the second symbol arrangement, the ratio of the specific symbols to the total number of all symbols is 5 (5/9).

  However, the fact that the ratio of specific symbols to the total number of all symbols is high does not mean that the probability of winning a lottery lottery is also a high probability lottery state. When the combination is formed, the ratio of the big winning symbol formed with the specific symbol is merely high. That is, there is no relationship between the ratio of the specific symbol to the total number of symbols and the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the specific symbol is displayed as a red symbol, while the non-specific symbol is displayed as a white symbol. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead mode is the first effect mode, while the normal mode is the second effect mode.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 35 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 35 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing on control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. Further, a sub-integrated control board 36, an effect display control board 37, and a sound / lamp control board 38 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 36 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 35. The effect display control board 37 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 22 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub integrated control board 36. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 38 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting timing, etc.) of the electric display 18 and the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 19.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 35, the sub-integrated control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the main control board 35, a main control CPU 35a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 35b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 35a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 35c is provided. A main control ROM 35b and a main control RAM 35c are connected to the main control CPU 35a. The main control CPU 35a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 25, and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 26. It is connected. The main control CPU 35a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30. . Further, a special symbol display device 23, a normal symbol display device 24, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra, and a normal symbol hold storage display device Rb are connected to the main control CPU 35a.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a outputs a random number value such as a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a universal figure determination random number, or 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) as to whether or not the big hit. 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 special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. 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 a variation pattern is selected. Further, the main control CPU 35a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control RAM 35c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 35b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 35b. The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 are determined and stopped. The pattern used as the base of the production | presentation (display effect, light emission effect, audio | voice effect) until is complete | finished is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally subjected to the reach effect and finally the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is an effect developed so that the symbol change game finally reaches the final symbol combination after the reach effect. Further, the outlier effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. In the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 22, after the reach symbol combination is formed, the symbol combination (the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is an effect performed in In the special symbol display device 23, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. Further, the off-line effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for out-of-line effect changes after the start of the symbol variation game in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column). This is an effect of stopping and deriving symbols to each column.

Hereinafter, an example of the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
The fluctuation pattern P <b> 1 is a fluctuation pattern for an off-stage effect, and specifies “normal fluctuation” as the fluctuation content. Note that “normal variation” means that after the start of the symbol variation game, symbols in each column are stopped in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column) and symbols are displayed in each column. This is a deviant effect. The fluctuation patterns P2 and P3 specify “reach R1” as the fluctuation contents. The variation pattern P2 is a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect that finally displays a deviated symbol in a fixed stop state, while the variation pattern P3 is a variation pattern for a big hit effect that finally determinates and displays a big hit symbol.

Hereinafter, the contents of the effect of “Reach R1” will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the variation patterns P2 and P3 are selected, in the effect display device 22, after the end of the previous symbol variation game (FIG. 7A), as shown in FIG. The symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner until it stops (time T1). That is, in each column, 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 9..., And so on. The flow that the symbol circulates and fluctuates in order is repeated a plurality of times (FIG. 7B). In this way, until the symbol in the left column stops, the symbol circulates and changes a plurality of times, so that the player can recognize the type of the symbol that is changing.

  Then, after the time T1 elapses, the left column variation stops, and after the predetermined time elapses, the right column variation stops, and the same symbol is derived in the left column and the right column to form a reach symbol combination (FIG. 7 (c)). After that, the reach effect is executed, and the final symbol combination is derived by deriving the middle row of symbols after a predetermined time has elapsed (FIG. 7 (g)).

  Further, the fluctuation patterns P4 and P5 specify “reach R2” as the fluctuation contents. The variation pattern P4 is a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect that finally displays and displays the outlier symbol, while the variation pattern P5 is a variation pattern for the jackpot effect that finally displays and displays the jackpot symbol.

Hereinafter, the contents of the effect of “Reach R2” will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the variation patterns P4 and P5 are selected, the symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device 22 after the previous symbol variation game ends (FIG. 7A) as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, during the time T2 after the fluctuation starts, in each column, the numbers are sequentially entered as 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 9. When the value becomes 1 and becomes 1, the symbol circulates and fluctuates in the order of returning to 9 (FIG. 7B). Then, after the elapse of time T2 (<time T1), an image simulating the shoji S is displayed as an effect of hiding the entire changing symbol (FIG. 7D). At this time, since the image imitating the shoji S is displayed at the front of the entire changing symbol sequence at the center of the image display unit GH, the player fluctuates after the image imitating the shoji S. I can no longer recognize the type of symbol I have. Further, the variation time (time T2) of each column in the reach R2 is set to be shorter than the variation time (time T1) of each column in the reach R1. As a result, in the fluctuation in reach R2, in each column, the numbers become smaller in order of 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 9 ... Since the image imitating the shoji S is displayed at an earlier timing than the end of one change (one cycle) of returning to 9, the image is hidden by the image imitating the shoji S before recognizing the type of symbol. Will be.

  Thereafter, an image simulating the shoji S is displayed in an enlarged manner, and almost the entire area of the image display unit GH is hidden, so that the changing pattern is completely hidden. Thereafter, the shoji S is opened, and a part of the content of the effect specified by the reach R2 (for example, an image of the character walking in the hallway) can be visually recognized from the gap between the opened shoji S (FIG. 7 (e)). . Thereafter, in the effect display device 22, the effect specified by the reach R2 is performed (FIG. 7 (f)), and the final symbol combination is suddenly derived after a predetermined time (FIG. 7 (f)). g)).

  In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 and P5, the reach symbol combination is formed rather than the reach is not formed, but the symbol combination is hidden by the image imitating the shoji S. It is invisible to the person.

  In this embodiment, the numbers decrease in order of 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 9... A mode in which the symbols circulate and change in order is the normal change. Further, the content of reach R1 becomes the normal effect content, while the content of reach R2 becomes the special effect content. In addition, the “production content” in the present embodiment refers to the result of jackpot determination as to whether or not a big hit, the result of reach determination as to whether or not reach, and the production content specified by a variation pattern (such as a character walking in a corridor). Point to.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the big jackpot lottery (big hit judgment) to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values (all 1471 kinds of integers from 0 to 1470) that the big hit judgment random number can take. . In addition, the big hit judgment value is a big hit judgment value for low probability used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state is non-probable change state (low probability lottery state), and a big hit when the gaming state is probable state (high probability lottery state) There is a jackpot judgment value for high probability used in the lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (36 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (four in this embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 4/1471, while the probability of winning a big win in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 1471. 36 minutes.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 35b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (a total of 241 types from 0 to 240). (Integer).

  Further, the main control ROM 35b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for determination per general figure (all 107 different integers from 0 to 106). ). In addition, the per base figure judgment values are the low probability per base figure used in the lottery per lot when the gaming state is non-variable and the lot per lot when the gaming state is variable. There is a judgment value per common figure for high probability used. In addition, the number of judgment values per common figure in the variable state (106 in the present embodiment) is larger than the number of judgment values per common figure in the non-variable state (two in the present embodiment). Is set. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning per map in the non-variable short state is 2/107, while the probability per lot in the variable state is The probability of winning per regular map is 106/107.

Next, the sub integrated control board 36 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 36, an overall control CPU 36a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 36b for storing an overall control program of the overall control CPU 36a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 36c is provided. The overall control CPU 36a is connected to the overall control ROM 36b and the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 36b stores various tables to be referred to when determining various effects.

Next, the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the effect display control board 37, a display control CPU 37a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 37b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 37a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 37c is provided. An effect display device 22 is connected to the display control CPU 37a. Further, the display control CPU 37a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 37b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 35a every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment) based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control CPU 35a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the upper start winning opening 25 or the lower starting winning opening 26 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port switches SW1 and SW2 detect a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). When the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of special figure start hold memory = 4), the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (special drawing start hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 35a adds +1 (add 1) to the special figure start hold memory number and rewrites the special figure start hold memory number (step S3). Further, the main control CPU 35a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra so as to represent the number of special figure start hold storage after 1 addition. Subsequently, the main control CPU 35a reads out and acquires the value of the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure distribution random number from the main control RAM 35c, and starts the special figure start. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c associated with the reserved storage number is set (step S4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a executes command setting processing. Then, as a command setting process, the main control CPU 35a first determines in advance whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S4 matches the jackpot determination value (step S5). At this time, the main control CPU 35a refers to the value of the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 35c to determine whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state. On the other hand, when the determination is made using the determination value, in the normal state, the determination is made using the jackpot determination value in the normal state.

  If the determination result of step S5 is affirmative (matches the jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 35a executes a jackpot command setting process (step S6). In step S6, the main control CPU 35a designates the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 35c and creates a pre-determination command “D6xxH” instructing the big hit effect, and sets it in a predetermined transmission buffer. To do. Incidentally, “xxH” indicates the special figure start pending storage number (01H to 04H) when the command setting process is executed. Then, the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S5 is negative (does not match the jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 35a determines whether the reach determination random number value acquired together with the jackpot determination random number value matches the reach determination value. It is determined in advance whether or not (step S7). At this time, the main control CPU 35a refers to the value of the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 35c to determine whether or not the gaming state is a variable state. On the other hand, when it is determined using the reach determination value at the time, when it is in the non-variable state, it is determined using the reach determination value in the non-variable state.

  If the determination result in step S7 is affirmative (matches the reach determination value), the main control CPU 35a executes a disconnection command setting process (step S8). In step S8, the main control CPU 35a designates the number of special figure start suspension stored in the main control RAM 35c, and creates a pre-determination command “D5xxH” instructing that the reach reach effect is produced. Set to send buffer. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S7 is negative (does not match the reach determination value), the main control CPU 35a ends the special symbol input process without executing the disconnection command setting process (step S8). The commands set in the predetermined transmission buffer are sequentially output to the overall control CPU 36a in the next and subsequent control cycles.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the special figure start hold memory number is larger than “0” when the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are not being displayed in a variable manner and not being a big hit game. If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a decrements the special figure start reserved memory number by -1 (1 subtraction), and rewrites the special figure start reserved memory number. Then, the main control CPU 35a correlates with the special figure start pending storage number and stores the big hit determination random number, reach determination random number and special figure distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. Get each value of. Further, the main control CPU 35a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra so as to represent the number of special figure start hold memories after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination and the big hit determination value match), the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the big hit reads out the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c, and based on the value, the special symbol display device from among the big hit symbols by the special symbol 23 determines the final stop symbol to be displayed for final stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 35a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the jackpot effect that can be selected.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a determines a deviation when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value). Then, the main control CPU 35a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 23. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the detachment executes reach determination for determining whether or not to form reach. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 35c matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (execution of an outlier reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 35a acquires a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value. In addition, the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is selected and determined. On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 35a acquires the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, A variation pattern for off-line production is selected and determined.

  The main control CPU 35a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs various control commands for the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing in the output process to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a). Execute the process. Specifically, the main control CPU 35a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 35a outputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol that designates the final stop symbol. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 35a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 35a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs a symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a that determines the variation pattern functions as an effect content determination unit.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 35a starts control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol change game based on the determined change pattern.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a that ended the jackpot game gives a probability change state if the determination result is affirmative based on the determination result of the state transition determination as to whether or not to give a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. If the determination result is negative, the probability variation state is not given. Then, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted and assigns the probability variation state when the gaming state is to be the probability variation state after the big hit game ends. Probability change command is output. Further, the main control CPU 35a sets “0” in the probability variation flag when the non-probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that a non-probability change state is to be given. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is provided when the variable state is provided after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a change command indicating that the change state is to be given. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a sets 100 times as the number of times of operation when winning the uncertain change big hit, subtracts the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, and the number of times of operation becomes “0”. When “(zero)” is reached, the variable speed state is terminated and “0” is set in the operation flag. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be provided.

  The probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set) when a big hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit is generated, the main control CPU 35a ends the probability changing state and the changing state with the start of the big hit game. Further, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. With these probability change command, non-accuracy change command, change-short command, and non-change-short command, the overall control CPU 36a is currently in a sure-change state or a non-change-change state, or is in a change-state or non-change-state. You can see if there is.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 based on the overall control program will be described.
The central control CPU 36a of the sub general control board 36, when a change pattern designation command is input, outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. A stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol is output to the effect display control board 37. When the overall control CPU 36a receives a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  Further, when the CPU 36a for overall control inputs a probability change command or a change command, the overall control RAM 36c sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been given. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets that the probability variation state is given to the overall control RAM 36c when the probability variation command is inputted, while the non-probability variation state is given to the overall control RAM 36c when the non-accuracy command is inputted. Set to. Further, the overall control CPU 36a sets that the variable state is given when the variable command is input to the central control RAM 36c, while the non-variable state is assigned when the non-variable command is input. This is set in the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the overall control RAM 36c until a probability change command, a non-change probability command, a change command, and a non-change command are input. The overall control CPU 36a grasps whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a probable change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a outputs the commands to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 when these commands of the probability change command, the non-accuracy change command, the change command and the non-change command are input.

  When the control CPU 36a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the final stop designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command. Based on the symbol (special symbol), the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 22 is determined.

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 36a is staying as a decorative symbol combination when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol designating a probable big hit. The combination of symbols that can recognize the jackpot formed with the symbol set as the specific symbol in the effect mode is determined. On the other hand, if the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol that designates a non-probable big hit, the overall control CPU 36a produces an effect during the stay as a decorative symbol combination. The symbol combination which can recognize the jackpot formed with the symbol set as the non-specific symbol in the mode is determined.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) is a loss symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outlier including the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol). On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak that does not include the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol).

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a generates a stop symbol designating command for a decorative symbol for designating the decorative symbol so that the symbol combination based on the determined decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped, and outputs the command to the effect display control board 37. To do.

Next, the contents of control related to the rendering mode executed by the overall control CPU 36a will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a, the type of jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command output from the main control CPU 35a, each designation command relating to the presence or absence of the probability variation state, and the activation / inactivation of the variation state The transition mode of the production mode is controlled based on each designation command related to (end) and the set value of the production mode flag. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode at which the user is currently staying and the destination, and is set in the overall control RAM 36c. When the production mode flag is set, the overall control CPU 36a outputs a mode designation command for designating the production mode during the stay or the destination to the control boards 37 and 38. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a functions as an effect mode control means.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 based on the display control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 selects the image display data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. The display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. When the display control CPU 37a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 37a controls the display contents so that the decoration display instructed by the stop display designating command for the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display device 22. Then, the symbol variation game is terminated. Then, the display control CPU 37a measures the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for each predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms). Every). Further, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to change the game state notification image and the symbol arrangement according to the effect mode specified by the mode designation command. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 37a functions as display control means.

  And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is comprised so that the continuous production | presentation which performs a predetermined | prescribed production | presentation over multiple symbol variation games can be performed. The continuous production is performed once for each symbol variation game from the symbol variation game that is performed before the symbol variation game in which the jackpot effect may be performed, and the effect is performed several times for the symbol variation game. It is to be continued across the bridge. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, the effect display device 22 performs an image display of an image in which a petal falls. This effect is an effect dedicated to the continuous effect that is executed when the execution of the continuous effect is determined.

In the following, the continuous effect determination process executed by the sub integrated control board 36 to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the overall control CPU 36a instructs a pre-determination command “D5xxH” or a big hit effect for instructing that it becomes a reach effect from the main control CPU 35a when winning at the upper start winning port 25 or the lower start winning port 26. It is determined whether or not a prior determination command “D6xxH” has been input (step S101). If the determination result of step S101 is affirmative ("D5xxH" or "D6xxH" is input), the overall control CPU 36a reads the value of "final reach hold ball" from a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 36c (step S102). Note that the “final reach hold ball” is a special symbol that is played by the end of the special symbol variation game that performs reach production among the special figure start hold storage numbers stored at the time of inputting the pre-determination command. It is a value for specifying the number of variable games.

  In step S102, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the read value of the final reach holding ball is zero (0). As a result, the overall control CPU 36a can determine whether or not a reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game currently on hold. Furthermore, the overall control CPU 36a can also specify the number of symbol variation games that are played before the symbol variation game for performing the reach effect ends.

  If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (final reach hold ball = 0), the overall control CPU 36a has the special figure start hold storage number specified by the lower byte of the input prior determination command greater than “1”. Whether or not (step S103). If the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (number of special figure start hold memory> 1), the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the continuous effect can be executed by random lottery (step S104). That is, when there is no reach during the symbol variation game based on the special symbol start reserved memory number, the overall control CPU 36a reaches the symbol variation game based on the special symbol start pending memory number stored when the current winning detection is detected. If so, it will be recognized that the condition for determining whether or not to execute the continuous performance is satisfied.

  If the determination result in step S104 is affirmative (winning the execution lottery), the overall control CPU 36a executes the special figure start hold memory number specified by the input prior determination command with a continuous effect. It is set in the overall control RAM 36c as the number of symbol variation games (the number of performance executions) (step S105). Thereafter, in step S106, the overall control CPU 36a stores in the overall control RAM 36c, as the final reach hold ball, the special figure start hold memory number specified by the input prior determination command ("D5xxH" or "D6xxH"). . Then, the overall control CPU 36a ends the continuous effect determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is negative ("D5xxH" or "D6xxH" is not input), the overall control CPU 36a executes the reach effect in the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect. Since it cannot be performed, the continuous effect determination process is terminated without determining the execution of the continuous effect. In addition, the determination result of step S102 is negative (final reach hold ball> 0), the determination result of step S103 is negative (special figure start hold storage number ≦ 1), and the determination result of step S104 is negative (continuation effect execution failure ), The overall control CPU 36a proceeds to step S106.

  The overall control CPU 36a that has decided to execute the continuous effect sets an effect execution command instructing the execution of the continuous effect in the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a controls the overall control game 36a every time the symbol change game is executed until the number of times set in the overall control RAM 36c becomes 0 at the start of the symbol change game (every time a change pattern designation command is input). The effect execution command set in the control RAM 36c is output. Each time the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect execution command, it subtracts 1 from the number of effect executions stored in the overall control RAM 36c and rewrites the number. Furthermore, every time the symbol variation game is executed (every time a variation pattern designation command is input), the overall control CPU 36a subtracts 1 from the value of the final reach holding ball set in the overall control RAM 36c, and the value after the subtraction Is rewritten as the value of the new final reach holding ball.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the mode is changed from the overall control CPU 36a to the mode at the start of the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1” stored earliest when execution of the continuous effect is determined. A designation command is output, and the pre-reading mode is shifted simultaneously with the start of the continuous performance. Further, during the pre-reading mode, a game state notification image corresponding to the production mode is displayed on the production display device 22, and the symbols are variably displayed in the first symbol arrangement as a symbol arrangement dedicated to the pre-reading mode. It has become. Then, as a general rule, the overall control CPU 36a ends the pre-reading effect mode by executing the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, and the effect mode shifts at the start of the next symbol variation game. The mode is shifted from the pre-reading mode to the normal mode through a mode transition effect that informs the user of the acquisition.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the mode transition effect is executed in such a manner that an image showing a situation in which the door T opens is displayed at the start of the symbol variation game that triggers the transition to a different effect mode. Thereafter, a gaming state notification image associated with the transition destination effect mode is displayed, and the symbols are variably displayed in a symbol array associated with the transition destination effect mode.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the mode transition effect is executed not only when the effect mode is switched but also when the effect mode during the stay is continued. Specifically, when the overall control CPU 36a decides to execute the continuous effect, the overall control CPU 36a determines, by random number lottery, how many times the symbol change game that is the target of the continuous effect is to be executed at the start of the mode change effect. It has become. Then, at the start of the symbol variation game for which it is determined to execute the mode transition effect, a transition instruction command for instructing the execution of the mode transition effect is output to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. ing.

  When one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected as the variation pattern for specifying the effect content of the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is satisfied, the mode is changed in the following flow. Transition to normal mode after transition effect. For example, it is assumed that the variation pattern P3 for jackpot effect specifying “Reach R1” is selected as the variation pattern for specifying the content of the effect of the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is established. In this case, in the effect display device 22, the variation of the symbol is started from the state in which the symbol combination that has been confirmed and stopped in the previous symbol variation game (prefetch mode) is maintained (FIG. 11A), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, The door T is displayed on the image display part GH (FIG. 11B). Thereafter, when the door T is opened, a game state notification image corresponding to the normal mode shifted after the end of the mode transition effect is displayed, and the symbols are variably displayed in the second symbol arrangement. At this time, as described above, during the period from the start of the fluctuation until the symbol in the left column stops (time T1), in each column, 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 9 ... The number decreases in order, and when it becomes 1, the flow that the symbol circulates and fluctuates in the order of returning to 9 is repeated a plurality of times. After reaching a predetermined time, a reach symbol combination is formed (in the example shown in FIG. 11C, “2 ↓ 2”), a reach effect is executed, and a middle row of symbols is derived after the predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, a final symbol combination is derived (FIG. 11D).

  At this time, after the mode transition effect is executed, the symbol array is changed from the first symbol array to the second symbol array in accordance with the shift from the pre-reading mode to the normal mode. However, an effect that hides the symbol arrangement (for example, an effect that displays an image simulating the shoji S in the reach R2) is not performed, and the symbol circulates a plurality of times until the symbol in the left column stops. Fluctuated. For this reason, the player can recognize that the pre-reading mode has ended and the mode has shifted to the normal mode, and that the symbol arrangement has been changed from the first symbol arrangement to the second symbol arrangement. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), when the big winning symbol combination is formed with the symbol “2” set as the “specific symbol” in the first symbol arrangement, it is recognized that the mode is changed to the normal mode. Therefore, even if the color of the design changes from red to white, the change is recognized as a change accompanying the mode transition.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that the variation pattern P5 for the big hit effect that identifies “reach R2” is selected as the variation pattern that identifies the effect content of the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after the completion of the pre-read mode termination condition. In this case, in the effect display device 22, the variation of the symbol is started from the state in which the symbol combination that has been confirmed and stopped in the previous symbol variation game (prefetch mode) is maintained (FIG. 11A), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, The door T is displayed on the image display part GH (FIG. 11B). Thereafter, when the door T is opened, a game state notification image corresponding to the normal mode shifted after the end of the mode transition effect is displayed, and the symbols are variably displayed in the second symbol arrangement. However, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5, as described above, in each column, the numbers become smaller in order of 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 9. Then, when it becomes 1, an image simulating the shoji S is displayed at an earlier timing than the end of one change of returning to 9 (FIG. 11 (f)). After that, an image imitating the shoji S is displayed in an enlarged manner to hide almost the entire area of the image display unit GH, and then the shoji S is opened, and the effect content specified by the reach R2 from the gap between the opened shoji S is displayed. Can be visually recognized (FIG. 11G). Thereafter, in the effect display device 22, the effect specified by the reach R2 is performed (FIG. 11 (h)), and the final symbol combination is suddenly derived after the predetermined time has elapsed (FIG. 11 (d)).

  At this time, after the mode transition effect is executed, the symbol arrangement is changed from the first symbol arrangement to the second symbol arrangement in accordance with the transition from the prefetch mode to the normal mode. Immediately (after the elapse of time T2), almost the entire area of the image display unit GH is hidden by the image imitating the shoji S (FIG. 11 (f)). As a result, it is specified by the reach R2 in a state where it is impossible to recognize that the pre-reading mode has ended and the mode has been changed to the normal mode, and that the symbol arrangement has been changed from the first symbol arrangement to the second symbol arrangement. After the end of the production, the jackpot symbol combination is suddenly derived. In this case, since it is not recognized that the symbol arrangement has been changed from the first symbol arrangement to the second symbol arrangement, the jackpot symbol combination is formed with the symbol set as the specific symbol. It will be misunderstood that the probability variation state was not given.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is satisfied are specific contents (in this embodiment, “Reach R2”). In the symbol variation game, the prefetching mode is continued.

Hereinafter, the control content for continuing the prefetch mode will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a receives a variation pattern designation command for the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after the symbol variation game based on the last symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous performance is completed (the completion of the pre-read mode end condition). When input, the contents of the effect specified by the command are confirmed. In addition, as a method of grasping the production content from the value of the variation pattern designation command, for example, when the upper byte or the lower byte is set differently for the reach production for the big deal production, the upper byte or the lower byte It can be determined by the value of. Further, when the higher byte or the lower byte is set differently for each production content, it can be determined by the value of the upper byte or the lower byte.

  When the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns P1 to P3, the overall control CPU 36a determines the end of the prefetch mode. In this case, at the start of the symbol variation game, the overall control CPU 36a rewrites the value of the effect mode flag to a value for specifying “normal mode” and outputs a mode designation command for instructing the normal mode. As a result, if the effect of the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is satisfied is not “reach R2”, the image display unit GH is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation started. After the mode transition effect is performed in such a manner that the door T is displayed, a game state notification image corresponding to the normal mode is displayed, and the symbols are variably displayed in the second symbol arrangement.

  That is, when any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected, no effect is performed so as to hide the changed symbol arrangement, and all the columns are changed so that the type of the symbol can be recognized. Even if the process is shifted to (2), there is no misunderstanding that the probability variation state is not given even though the jackpot symbol combination is formed with the symbol set as the specific symbol. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a shifts from the prefetch mode to the normal mode.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command for the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is satisfied is the variation pattern P5 for jackpot effect that identifies “reach R2”. In this case, it is misunderstood that the probability variation state has not been given even though the jackpot symbol combination is formed with the symbol set as the specific symbol. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines to continue the prefetch mode. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a does not rewrite the value of the effect mode flag. As a result, the end condition of the prefetch mode is established by the end of the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous performance, but it is possible to set the prefetch mode during the symbol variation game that is executed thereafter. . In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the variation of the symbol has started, the mode transition effect is performed in such a manner that the door T is displayed on the image display unit GH, and then the pre-reading mode is set. A corresponding game state notification image is displayed, and symbols are variably displayed in the first symbol array.

  Further, the overall control CPU 36a, when the jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, the symbol set as a specific symbol in this look-ahead mode (this example Then, any one symbol is determined from “1” to “3”, “5”, “7” to “9”). On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the non-probable variation jackpot, the overall control CPU 36a uses the symbol (which is set as a non-specific symbol in the look-ahead mode ( In this example, any one symbol is determined from “4” or “6”).

  Then, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5, the big hit game is started, and the overall control CPU 36a resets the value of the effect mode flag when the big hit game is started. Then, after the jackpot game is over, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the probability variation mode or the variation mode based on the jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command. The value of the designated production mode flag is set, and a mode designation command for designating the destination production mode is output.

  On the other hand, even if the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P4 for the outlier reach effect specifying “Reach R2”, the symbol combination set for the big hit with the symbol set as the specific symbol It is misunderstood that the probability variation state was not given despite the formation of. Accordingly, also in this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines to continue the prefetch mode and does not rewrite the value of the effect mode flag. As a result, the end condition of the prefetch mode is established by the end of the last symbol variation game that is the target of continuous performance, but it is possible to set the prefetch mode during the symbol variation game that is executed thereafter. .

  If the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P4 for the outreach reach effect that identifies “reach R2”, the overall control CPU 36a executes immediately after the symbol variation game. The contents of the effect designated by the variation pattern designation command specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game to be played are confirmed. If the variation pattern specified by the command is “variation pattern P5”, it is determined to continue the prefetching mode, and the value of the effect mode flag is not rewritten. Thereafter, after the jackpot game is over, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the probability changing mode or the variable speed mode based on the jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command. On the other hand, if the variation pattern specified by the command is “variation pattern P4”, the overall control CPU 36a determines to continue the prefetch mode and does not rewrite the value of the effect mode flag. If the variation pattern specified by the command is one of the variation patterns P1 to P3, the overall control CPU 36a determines the end of the prefetching mode, and sets the value of the effect mode flag to “normal mode”. In addition to rewriting the specified value, a mode designation command for instructing the normal mode is output. As a result, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the pattern change, after the mode transition effect is performed in such a manner that the door T is displayed on the image display unit GH, the gaming state notification image corresponding to the normal mode is displayed. In addition, the symbols are variably displayed in the second symbol array.

  By the way, even if “reach R2” is determined as the effect of the symbol variation game while staying in the effect mode other than the look-ahead mode, it is disadvantageous from the symbol array (first symbol array) advantageous to the player. There is no change to (second symbol arrangement). Thereby, there is no problem even if the symbol variation game is executed with the content of the “Reach R2” effect while staying in the effect mode other than the pre-reading mode. Therefore, in this case, the overall control CPU 36a continues the effect mode during the stay.

Next, a mode transition mode according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is established will be described with reference to FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 12A, an effect mode in the case where “reach R2” is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is established is shown. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 12B, an effect mode is shown in which “reach R1” is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when a game ball is won in the upper start winning port 25 or the lower start winning port 26 when “2” is set as the special figure start reserved memory number, The special figure start hold storage number is “3”. Then, when the advance determination using the reach determination random number associated with the special figure start hold storage number “3” is determined to be “with reach”, the advance determination command instructing that the reach reach effect is to be obtained. “D503H” is created. Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has input the pre-determination command “D503H” does not execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game based on the special figure start hold memory number stored before the special figure start hold memory number. Therefore, it is determined whether or not continuous production can be performed.

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the execution of the continuous effect gives a mode designation command at the start of the symbol variation game based on the special figure start reserved memory number “1” that is stored earliest when the execution of the continuous effect is determined. Output and shift to the pre-reading mode simultaneously with the start of the continuous performance. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a executes the continuous effect until the effect execution count reaches zero, and continues the look-ahead mode at the start of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the symbol variation game subject to the continuous effect. The control of whether or not to execute is executed.

  Then, when the variation pattern P5 for specifying the “Reach R2” is selected as the variation pattern for identifying the content of the effect of the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is satisfied, The control CPU 36a continues the prefetch mode. As a result, even if the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the pre-reading mode is satisfied, even if the symbol variation game is executed with the content of “Reach R2”, the symbol variation is executed in the first symbol arrangement. There is no misunderstanding that the probability variation state has not been given even though the jackpot symbol combination is formed with the symbol set as the specific symbol in the look-ahead mode.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12B, the variation for the big hit effect that identifies “reach R1” as the variation pattern that identifies the effect content of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is established. When the pattern P3 is selected, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the normal mode. In this case, even if the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the pre-reading mode is satisfied, the symbol variation game based on the effect contents is concealed even if the symbol variation game is executed with the content of “reach R1”. Since no special effects are executed, changes in the symbol arrangement can be recognized.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the transition condition for transitioning from the pre-reading mode in which the ratio of the specific symbol to the total number of all symbols is set higher to the normal mode in which the ratio of the specific symbol is set lower than in the pre-reading mode is established. The transition mode of the effect mode is determined according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing. In other words, when the contents to be displayed in a recognizable manner (in this embodiment, “Reach R1” and normal variation) are determined, the overall control CPU 36a switches from the pre-read mode to the normal mode in the symbol variation game. Transition. On the other hand, when the content for suddenly deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery in the state where the symbol type cannot be recognized (in this embodiment, “Reach R2”) is determined, the overall control CPU 36 a Continue read-ahead mode. As a result, when the symbol is derived during the pre-reading mode, when the symbol is derived, it is in the normal mode for some time, and the symbol that was a specific symbol in the pre-reading mode becomes a non-specific symbol. There is no misunderstanding that the certainty state is not given.

  (2) By executing the mode transition effect even when the pre-reading mode continues, even if the mode is actually shifted from the pre-reading mode to the normal mode or when the pre-reading mode continues, There is no sense of incongruity.

  (3) Since the symbol arrangement in the pre-reading mode has a higher ratio of the specific symbols to the total number of symbols, it can be made to appear that the probability of winning the probable big hit is increased.

  (4) In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 and P5, in each column, the numbers become smaller in order of 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 9. Since the image imitating the shoji S is displayed at an earlier timing than the end of one change (1 cycle) of returning to 9 when it becomes 1, the shoji S before the type of symbol is recognized. It will be hidden by the image imitating. When an image simulating the shoji S is displayed during the change of all symbol sequences, and then the lottery result of the big hit lottery is suddenly derived, the symbol set as the specific symbol during the pre-reading mode is unspecified. It may give the confusion that it was. However, when “reach R2” is determined as the production content in the symbol variation game that is executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetching mode is satisfied, such a confusion is not caused by continuing the prefetching mode. .

  (5) In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5, the big hit symbol is derived without sequentially stopping variation for each symbol row. In such a case, after the start of fluctuation, only the big hit symbol is suddenly displayed, so it is difficult to know when the symbol arrangement has changed. Even in such a case, if “reach R2” is determined as the production content of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is satisfied, the prefetch mode is continued, so Will not cause any confusion.

  (6) When the look-ahead mode is continued, the overall control CPU 36a refers to the special symbol stop symbol designation command and confirms the type of jackpot. When the jackpot symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, the overall control CPU 36a selects from the symbols set as the specific symbols in the look-ahead mode. One of the symbols is determined. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the non-probable variation jackpot, the overall control CPU 36a uses the symbol set as the non-specific symbol in the look-ahead mode. One of the symbols is determined from the inside. As a result, the look-ahead mode is normally terminated, and the symbol arrangement is also changed to the second symbol arrangement, but the symbols can be variably displayed in the first symbol arrangement. At the same time, since many types of symbols that can be selected as specific symbols are still set, if a winning combination is won, a symbol combination that can be a non-specific symbol is formed in the normal mode. Since there is nothing, the player will not be misunderstood.

  (7) Even if the variation pattern P4 for specifying the reach reach is selected as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end condition of the prefetch mode is established, The look-ahead mode is continued in the symbol variation game. As a result, even if the symbol variation game is lost, the symbol is varied in the first symbol arrangement, so that it can be expected to be a big hit.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
The predetermined effect in the embodiment is not limited to an aspect in which an image imitating the shoji S is displayed and the image display unit GH is hidden, and other effects may be used as long as the change in the symbol arrangement cannot be recognized. good. For example, after the start of symbol variation, the effect may be such that the symbol that is varying is displayed small below the image display unit GH. In addition, regardless of the change in the symbol arrangement, the symbol set as a specific symbol (in this embodiment, [1], [3], [5], [7], [9]) or the change in the symbol arrangement Regardless, when the reach is formed with a symbol set as a non-specific symbol ([4], [6] in this embodiment), an image imitating the shoji S is displayed and the image display unit GH is not hidden. May be. In this case, the symbol combination that is the lottery result of the big hit lottery may be suddenly displayed without sequentially stopping the fluctuation of each symbol row, or the specific symbol may be changed from the specific symbol by the change of the symbol arrangement on the image display unit GH. Reach may be formed as long as the symbol that changes to is not displayed.

In the embodiment, while staying in the pre-reading mode, it may be determined whether or not to execute the mode transition effect at the start of each symbol variation game.
In the embodiment, when the prior determination command “D5xxH” or “D6xxH” is input, the symbol corresponding to the special figure start reserved memory number stored before the special figure start reserved memory number specified by the command Even if the production content of the floating game is accompanied by the reach production, the execution of the continuous production may be determined. In other words, if the prior determination command “D5xxH” or “D6xxH” is input, if the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect is won, the first symbol variation game executed with the continuous effect is performed. You may make it transfer to prefetch mode from the time of starting. Further, if the execution lottery is omitted and the pre-determination command “D5xxH” or “D6xxH” is input, the specification may be such that the continuous effect is always executed.

-In embodiment, you may make it transfer to the prefetch mode from the symbol change game at least 1 time before the last symbol change game used as the object of continuous production.
In the embodiment, when the prior determination command “D5xxH” or “D6xxH” is input, the pre-reading effect mode is entered, but the continuous effect may not be executed.

  In the embodiment, there is a possibility that the reach effect is executed in the currently changing symbol variation game depending on whether or not the sub-recognition flag is set to “1” without setting the final reach holding ball. It may be determined whether or not. “Sub-determination flag” means that the reach effect may be executed in the special figure start hold memory number stored before the special figure start hold memory number stored by the game ball winning detection. It is a flag which shows.

In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a may subtract the value of the final reach holding ball when a symbol stop command is input.
In the embodiment, the ratio between the specific symbol and the non-specific symbol may be any ratio as long as the number of specific symbols is set larger in the prefetch mode than in the normal mode.

  The symbol arrangement in the embodiment may be an arrangement in which a plurality of the same specific symbols are set. Also, the types of symbol arrangements are not limited to two types, but may be set to four types for normal mode, latent mode, variable mode, and probability mode.

In the embodiment, in the first symbol array and the second symbol array, the total number of symbols may be different without changing the number of specific symbols.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind of jackpot game. For example, a jackpot that grants a 15-round jackpot game and a jackpot that grants a 7-round jackpot game may be set. In addition, by setting the same number of rounds for the probable big hit and the non-probable big hit, or by making the open / close mode of the open / close blades 27 the same, it is not possible to visually recognize which big win is won. When these big hits are won, a non-specific symbol may be selected.

In the embodiment, when the execution of the continuous effect is determined by the continuous effect determination process during the change mode or the probability change mode, the pre-reading mode may be shifted.
In the special symbol input process shown in FIG. 9, the embodiment is terminated when various random numbers such as the jackpot determination random number and the reach determination random number shown in step S4 are acquired, and the pre-determination command is not created. May be. Then, without setting the look-ahead mode, the effect contents of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the transition condition from the first effect mode to the second effect mode is established cannot recognize the change of the symbol arrangement. If the content is executed, the first effect mode may be continued. The second effect mode may be from when a specific variation pattern is selected until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed, or a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed after winning a specific jackpot. The effect mode to be performed may be set as the second effect mode.

  In the embodiment, the symbol arrangement may be changed when a specific variation pattern is selected regardless of the type of effect mode during the stay. Then, in the subsequent symbol variation game, a reach effect corresponding to the changed symbol arrangement is executed.

  In the embodiment, the sub control board 36 may not be provided. In this case, the various types of control executed by the overall control CPU 36a may be executed by the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37.

In the embodiment, the effect display device 22 may be a dot matrix type or 7 segment LED type effect display device, or may be a mechanical effect display device such as a drum type.
The embodiment is embodied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.

  GH: Image display unit, SW1, SW2: Start port switch, 10: Pachinko machine, 22: Production display device (display means), 23: Special symbol display device, 25, 26 ... Start winning port, 35 ... Main control board 35a ... Main control CPU (effect content determining means), 35b ... Main control ROM, 35c ... Main control RAM, 36 ... Sub control board, 36a ... Overall control CPU (effect mode control means), 37 ... Effect display control board, 37... Display control CPU (display control means).

Claims (4)

With the start of the symbol variation game, after performing a normal variation that allows the player to recognize and display the symbol type for a predetermined time for a predetermined time, the lottery of the big hit lottery to determine whether it is a big hit or not The result is derived by the display means, and the symbol of the symbol sequence that is cyclically displayed is a specific symbol that can constitute a specific jackpot symbol that can definitely recognize that a privilege advantageous to the player is given, and In a gaming machine configured with a non-specific symbol that can constitute a non-specific jackpot symbol that can recognize that there is a possibility that a privilege will be granted,
A first effect mode in which the ratio of the specific symbol with respect to the total number of symbols to be circulated is a first predetermined ratio, or a second effect mode in which the ratio of the specific symbol with respect to the total number of symbols is set lower than the first ratio. Production mode control means for setting,
Display control means for cyclically displaying according to the symbol ratio set in the effect mode set by the effect mode control means;
Production content determination means for determining the production content of the symbol variation game based on the lottery lottery result,
The effect content determined by the effect content determination means includes normal effect content for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery in a state where the type of symbol is recognizable and circulated by the normal variation, and the normal variation content After performing a predetermined effect at a stage where the type cannot be recognized, and including a special effect content for deriving the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in a state where the type of the pattern cannot be recognized,
The production mode control means includes
When the transition condition for shifting from the first effect mode to the second effect mode is established, when the normal effect content is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing, the symbol variation In the game, the first production mode is changed to the second production mode,
If the special effect content is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing when the transition condition is established, the first effect mode is continued in the symbol variation game ,
The transition condition is established by executing a predetermined number of symbol variation games after setting the first performance mode,
The display control means includes
When the transition effect is satisfied and the normal effect content is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing, and when the transition condition is satisfied and the symbol variation game is executed at the transition timing. If the special effect contents as effect content is determined, game machine Ru to execute the migration effect for notifying that effect mode may transition. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bonus is to provide a probability changing function that sets a lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game to a high probability lottery state. The display control means executes the predetermined effect during the variation of all symbol sequences when the transition condition is satisfied and the special effect content is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 to be played. The display control means, when the big hit is determined in the big win lottery, the transition condition is satisfied, and when the special effect content is determined as the effect content of the symbol variation game executed at the transition timing, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein a jackpot symbol that can be definitely recognized as a jackpot is displayed without sequentially stopping fluctuation for each column.

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