JP5809883B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that gives a player a privilege including a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game displayed on the display means when a big win is won in the big hit lottery.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, the game ball that has entered the start opening is stored as a start hold ball with the execution of the symbol variation game suspended, and a big hit lottery based on this start hold ball is a big hit When winning, a bonus including a big hit game is given to the player after the end of the symbol variation game. And, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, it is informed that the start holding ball that is won in the big jackpot lottery in the future big hit lottery is included in the start holding balls stored during the big hit game. There are some which can perform notification production (for example, patent documents 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when a big hit start hold ball is stored in the big hit game, a predetermined character is displayed as a notification effect and the display mode of the hold image is changed. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the interest of the player who expects that the big hit start holding ball is stored during the big hit game (so-called on-hold big hit) is suitably improved.

JP 2006-15007 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the big hit start hold ball is not stored, or when the notification effect is not executed even though the big hit start hold ball is actually stored, for example, It was difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation for the jackpot on-hold, and further improvement of interest in the jackpot game was desired.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems existing in the above-described conventional technology, and the purpose thereof is even when it is not definitely notified that the big hit start holding ball is stored, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player in the big hit game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a game in which a bonus including a big hit game is given to a player after the end of the symbol variation game displayed on the display means when a big win is won in the big hit lottery. In the machine, a holding control means for storing the game ball that has entered the start opening as a start holding ball for which the execution of the symbol variation game has been held is stored in a holding storage means, and an execution condition including that the big hit game is not being established The big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery based on the start hold ball stored in the hold storage means, and the big hit lottery in the start hold ball stored in the hold storage means Pre-determining means for determining in advance whether or not a big hit starting hold ball to be won is included, and a notification for notifying that the big hit start holding ball may be stored The first lottery means for performing the first lottery to determine whether or not the notification effect is executed during the jackpot game, and the case where the first lottery is won and the determination result of the prior determination means is affirmative And a second lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not to execute a second notification effect for definitive notification that the big hit start holding ball is stored, after the first notification effect is completed, When winning in the first lottery, the effect execution means is controlled to execute the first notification effect, and when winning in the second lottery, the effect execution means is controlled to execute the second notification effect. The first lottery means has a higher winning probability when the determination result of the prior determination means is affirmative than when the determination result of the prior determination means is negative While performing the first lottery so that Wherein the first notification effect without winning the first drawing is not performed, and the second lottery based when said second notification effect not executed, and the first notification effect by winning the first lottery it is executed, when the second notification effect without winning the second lottery is not executed, and summarized in that is configured to perform again the first drawing.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the privilege pre-determining means for preliminarily determining the content of the privilege based on the big hit start holding ball stored in the hold storage means, A third lottery means for performing a third lottery on whether or not to execute a third notification effect for notifying the determination result of the privilege pre-determination means after the end of the second notification effect when winning in the second lottery; And the production control means controls the production execution means when winning in the third lottery, and the third notification production with the production content according to the content of the privilege determined in advance by the privilege advance determination device. The gist is to execute.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, the game machine further includes an operation means for an effect that can be operated by the player, and the third notification effect is changed from the initial stage to the final stage. The content is changed over a plurality of stages and the contents of the privilege are notified according to the stage of the production mode, and the production control means changes the production mode to the final stage based on an operation of the operation means. The change lottery of whether or not to change is performed, and when winning by the change lottery, the stage according to the determination result of the privilege pre-determination means is changed with the stage in the third notification effect changed as an upper limit. The gist.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, each notification effect is produced by sequentially displaying a plurality of pieces of information indicating a predetermined character string. The information includes a continuation character string that informs that the last character is a non-specific character different from a predetermined specific character and information is newly displayed. Including the continuation information and the non-continuation information indicating the non-continuation character string for notifying that the last character is the specific character and the current notification effect is terminated without newly displaying information, and the effect control The means includes a continuation control for displaying continuation information indicating a continuation character string having the same character as the last character among the character strings indicated in the continuation information displayed immediately before, and the continuation displayed immediately before. Indicated in the information It is configured to be able to execute non-continuous control that displays non-continuous information indicating a non-continuous character string with the same character as the last character in the character string as the first character, and another notification effect after the end of the current notification effect Is not executed, the non-continuous control can be executed so that the non-continuous information is displayed as the last information of the information to be displayed in the current notification effect, while other than the last information is excluded. When the continuation control is executed so that the continuation information is displayed as the information, and another notification effect is executed after the end of the current notification effect, the continuation information is displayed as each information to be displayed in the current notification effect. The gist is that the continuation control is executed so as to be displayed.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine that grants the player a privilege including the big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game displayed on the display means when the big hit is won by the big hit lottery, The holding control means for storing the game ball that has been sphered in the holding storage means as the start holding ball for which the execution of the symbol variation game has been held, and the execution condition including that the big hit game is not being executed, A big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery based on the start hold ball stored in the hold storage means, and a big hit start hold for winning the big hit in the big hit lottery among the start hold balls stored in the hold storage means First determination means for determining in advance whether or not a ball is included, and a first report for informing that there is a possibility that the big hit start holding ball may be stored during the big hit game An effect execution that can execute an effect, and can execute a second notification effect that positively notifies that the big hit start ball is stored when the first notification effect is executed. And the effect execution means is configured to allow the first notification effect to be executed again when the second notification effect is not executed. This is the summary.

  According to the present invention, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player in a big hit game even when it is not definitely notified that a big hit start holding ball is stored.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the special effect performed during a jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. Explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch command. The flowchart which shows production | presentation setting processing. The flowchart which shows a big hit count process. The flowchart which shows a 1st count process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd count process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st start lottery table of challenge production, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd start lottery table of challenge production. Explanatory drawing which shows the result lottery table of challenge production. Explanatory drawing which shows the result lottery table of chance production. Explanatory drawing which shows the start lottery table of a super chance production | presentation. Explanatory drawing which shows the result lottery table of super chance production | presentation. Explanatory drawing which shows the change lottery table of a super chance production | presentation. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the word group in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having an image display unit GH of a liquid crystal display type and an effect execution means is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a special symbol display device (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing display device”) 12 made of, for example, a 7-segment LED is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal lottery for determining whether or not to win (a jackpot lottery as a winning lottery described later). In the following description, there is a case where the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol on the effect display device 11 is particularly referred to as “decorative symbol variation game” and the symbol variation game with the special symbol on the special symbol display device 12 is denoted as “special symbol variation game”. is there.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbol variation game is started in the special symbol display device 12 due to the start of the variation of the special symbol, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the decorative symbol is started at the same time, and the decorative symbol variation game is started. The Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the special figure change game is terminated by the special symbol confirmation stop display in the special figure display device 12, the decoration display of the decoration symbol is simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 11, and the decorative figure is displayed. The floating game is ended. As described above, the symbol variation game of the present embodiment is executed once from the variation start of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) until the fixed stop display. In this specification, the term “simultaneous” or “same time” refers to a range that the player can visually recognize at the same time, for example, when the time difference is less than 0.1 seconds, in addition to being strictly the same time. Shall be included.

  And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbol (outlier display result) as a fixed stop display, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the nonstandard symbol (the outlier display result) as a fixed stop display.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.). In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It consists of the symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The reach (reach state) is formed (displayed).

  Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the multiple symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), The right column is a reach forming column that forms a reach. Also, in the effect display device 11, one of the above-mentioned display effects is produced after the reach is formed (displayed) in the decorative drawing variation game until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or off symbol) is finally derived. Reach production will be performed.

  On the left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol hold display device”) having a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units (for example, LEDs). (Shown) 13 is provided. The special figure hold display device 13 lights the number of special symbol hold light emitting units as many as the number of the special design start balls stored for the special symbol stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). To the player. The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described starting prize opening provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during a symbol variation game or the like, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The number of reserved memories is the number of symbol variation games that are pending execution.

  Below the special figure display device 12, a normal symbol display device 14 configured by covering a plurality of (in this embodiment, two) light emitters (for example, LEDs) with a lens cover is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. That is, when the lottery per common symbol is won, the normal symbol winning symbol (in this embodiment, the left illuminator is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop state in the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, if the lottery per regular drawing is not won (in the case of a loss), the symbol of the normal symbol (in the present embodiment, the right side illuminator is lit) is confirmed and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 17 having a game ball entrance 17a is disposed. In the first start winning opening 17 of the present embodiment, a game ball can always enter. Also, below the first start winning opening 17, a second starting winning opening 18 having a game ball entrance 18a is disposed. The second start winning opening 18 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 19 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The opening of the second start winning opening 18 is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 19 so that a game ball can easily enter (win), while the opening is not expanded by closing the opening / closing blade 19. In the closed state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter (win).

  A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning port 17, and in the back of the second start winning port 18. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed. Each start winning port 17, 18 detects the entered game ball with each start port switch SW 1, SW 2, thereby paying out a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls. Conditions can be granted. In the present embodiment, the first start winning port 17 and the second start winning port 18 constitute a starting port.

  Also, below the effect display device 11, a special prize opening (special electric accessory) 21 having a special prize opening door 20 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. Yes. 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 21. The special winning opening 21 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The special winning opening 21 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning opening door 20 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. Details of the big hit game will be described later.

  Also, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 22 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 22, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 22 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game (lottery opportunity for lottery per ordinary figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is equipped with an effect button BT as an effect operating means that can be operated by the player (shown in FIG. 3). The effect button BT is disposed at a position where the player can operate while playing the game, such as the upper surface or the front surface of the ball tray member for storing the game ball.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can be given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that does not give a probability variation state (gives a non-probability changed state) after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability variable big hit.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to give a variable time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “shortening”) state after the big hit game. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery based on the passage through the gate 22 is higher than the normal state (low probability, for example, 13/251). It is improved (varied) to a probability (for example, 250/251). Further, in the variable state, the open / close blade 19 of the second start winning opening 18 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from the non-variable state in which the variable state is not given, when winning by lottery per ordinary drawing.

  Specifically, in the non-variable short state, when the open / close blade 19 is won by a lottery per ordinary symbol (when the symbol of a usual symbol is derived in a normal symbol variation game), a first predetermined number of times ( (For example, once), and the open state is maintained until a first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the variable state, the open / close blade 19 is opened by a second number (for example, three times) larger than the first number when the lottery is won by a lottery per ordinary figure, and is opened after the first opening. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.58 seconds) longer than the one opening time elapses. In this way, the variable state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close blade 19 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 18 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 19 and is a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time. 2 It is also easy to enter the ball as compared to the non-changing state where entering the start winning opening 18 becomes a non-entering easy state.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped (derived) in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds (15 in this embodiment). One round game is until the grand prize opening 21 is opened and closed once, and during one round game, the big prize opening 21 is opened until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied. Is done. This round end condition is the first condition for a specified number of game balls to win (the maximum number of winnings, 9 in this embodiment), or the first time that a specified round time (round gaming time, 25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Two conditions are supposed to be satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the prescribed number of round games are completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from two types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Yes. Which of the two types of jackpot is awarded depends on the type of jackpot symbol that is internally determined as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 when the jackpot lottery is won. Will be decided accordingly. In the present embodiment, among all 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 50 types are classified as special symbols ZA and 50 types are classified as special symbols ZB.

  After the big hit game given when the special symbol ZA is determined, the probable change state and the short change state are given until the next big hit is generated. In addition, after the jackpot game given when the special symbol ZB is determined, the probability variation state is not imparted (the non-probability variation state is imparted), and a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). A variable state is given until the symbol variation game is played, or until the big hit is generated before the number of symbol variation games is completed. In the present embodiment, a bonus that can be given to the player when the big hit game, the probability variation state, and the shortage state are won in the big hit lottery.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment informs the player of the possibility that the big hit start holding ball to win the big hit in the big hit lottery is stored internally as a round production during the round game in the big hit game ( It is configured to be able to execute special effects.

  The special effects of the present embodiment are a challenge effect that is executed as a first stage game effect, a chance effect that is executed as a second stage game effect, and a super chance that is executed as a third stage game effect. It is composed of three stages of game effects (hereinafter referred to as “SP chance effects”).

  As shown in FIG. 2 (a), in the challenge production of the present embodiment, an egg image Gt imitating a chicken egg is first displayed on the production display device 11, and triggered by the operation of the production button BT. It is performed in a mode in which changing the egg is presented as a task. In the challenge production, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), by continuously displaying the egg image Gt, it is reported that the achievement of the task has failed, and as shown in FIG. 2 (c), In some cases, a chick image Gy simulating chicken chicks is displayed to notify that the task has been successfully achieved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2 (d), the chance effect of the present embodiment presents as an issue that a chick image Gy is displayed on the effect display device 11 and the chick is brought up by the operation of the effect button BT. It is performed in the mode to do. In the chance effect, as shown in FIG. 2 (e), when the chick image Gy is continuously displayed, it is informed that the achievement of the task has failed, as shown in FIGS. 2 (f) and 2 (g). As described above, there is a case where a chicken image Gn imitating a chicken (adult) is displayed to notify that the task has been successfully achieved.

  Further, in the SP chance effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (h), a chicken image Gn is displayed on the effect display device 11, and an egg is laid on the chicken triggered by the operation of the effect button BT. This is performed in a manner that presents this as a problem. The SP chance effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the effect mode is changed over a plurality of stages from the initial stage to the final stage. Explaining in detail, in the stage of producing the SP chance effect, an initial stage in which one egg image Gt is displayed, a stage in which two egg images Gt are displayed, a stage in which three egg images Gt are displayed, and four A step of displaying an egg image Gt and a final step of displaying five egg images Gt are included. Specific control contents for executing the special effects will be described later in detail. In the present embodiment, the challenge effect is the first notification effect, the chick image Gy is displayed in the challenge effect (success effect content) is the execution notification effect, and the chicken image Gn is displayed in the chance effect (success) ) Is the second notification effect, and the SP chance effect is the third notification effect.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol distribution random number (hereinafter, referred to as "special pattern distribution random number") at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The 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 a big hit lottery in which the big win is not won, that is, in the case of a loss. The random number for special figure distribution is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the big hit lottery, and is set to 100 different integer values from 0 to 99. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, 100 types of special figure distribution random numbers are associated with each of the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 600 integers from 0 to 599). And the big hit judgment value is the judgment value for non-probability change used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state (low probability big hit judgment value) and the judgment value for probability change used in the big hit lottery in the probability change state (high probability big hit judgment value) There is. The set number of determination values for probability variation (20 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of determination values for non-probability variation (two in this embodiment). According to such setting, the probability of winning in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 2/600, while the probability of winning in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 20/600.

  The non-probability change determination values of the present embodiment are set to two values “17, 125”. On the other hand, the determination value for probability variation of the present embodiment is a total of 20 values obtained by adding 18 values such as “37, 83, 185... (Hereinafter omitted)” to the above two values “17, 125”. Is set. The non-probability variation determination value and the probability variation determination value have different total numbers, but some of the setting values (“17, 125” in the present embodiment) are common values. On the other hand, in the determination values for probability variation, the other values (18) excluding the common values (“17, 125”) are non-common values different from the non-probability variation determination values (common values). Therefore, the value of the random number for jackpot determination that matches the common value matches the jackpot determination value in either the probability change state or the non-probability change state, but does not match the common value and matches the non-common value. The value of the jackpot determination random number to be matched matches the jackpot determination value only in the probability variation state, and does not match the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street). In the present embodiment, two values are set as reach determination values, and according to such settings, the probability of affirmative determination in reach determination is 2/241.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Content) and production time (variation time) can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a variation pattern for a jackpot effect, a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect, and a variation pattern for an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect developed through a reach effect so that the symbol variation game finally causes the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier reach effect is an effect developed through the reach effect so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier effect is an effect that is unfolded so that the symbol variation game will finally display the symbol to be confirmed and stopped without going through the reach effect. In the special figure display device 12, when the special figure fluctuation game is started, the special symbol fluctuation (fluctuation display) is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to an effect button BT, and receives an operation signal that is output every time the effect button BT is operated (pressed). The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) in which various random numbers such as the first and second effect distribution random numbers are updated at predetermined intervals. In addition, each production | generation distribution random number is a random number used when determining various productions. Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition to the control program, the effect control ROM 31b stores various tables to be referred to when determining various effects.

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

First, the special figure input process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main control CPU 30a sets the first start winning port 17 or the second start winning port 18 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (step SA1). When the determination result of step SA1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step SA1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step SA2). If the determination result in step SA2 is negative (the number of stored memories is 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step SA2 is affirmative (the number of reserved memories is less than 4), the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by 1 (1) (step SA3). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game balls detected by the start winning ports 17 and 18 as start reserved balls in which the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special figure hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). That is, in the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c functions as a hold storage unit, and the main control CPU 30a functions as a hold control unit.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values (random numbers for jackpot determination, reach determination random numbers, and special figure distribution random numbers in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c. The value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number (step SA4). Specifically, in the main control RAM 30c, four storage areas respectively associated with the reserved storage numbers “1” to “4” are set, and the main control CPU 30a is updated after adding 1 in step SA3. The value of each read random number is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of stored storages. For example, when the reserved storage number is “4”, the main control CPU 30a stores each random number value in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4”.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the reserved storage number is a random value stored in the main control RAM 30c (a set of a random number for jackpot determination, a random determination value for reach determination, and a random value for special figure distribution). It can be said that the number of That is, in the present embodiment, each random number value (a set of random values) is stored in the main control RAM 30c up to an upper limit number (in this embodiment, “4”) equal to the upper limit number of the reserved storage numbers. ing.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step SA4 with the common value among the above-described jackpot determination values, and determines in advance whether or not the two values match (step). SA5). That is, in step SA5, the main control CPU 30a determines that the symbol variation game based on the value of the big hit determination random number (starting holding ball) stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special figure input processing in the current control cycle is the big hit determination. Whether or not the game state at the time is a jackpot effect (whether or not it is a big hit start holding ball) is determined in advance.

  If the determination result in step SA5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a stores the reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c and the special figure distribution random number value acquired together with the big hit determination random number value in step SA4. The jackpot symbol (special symbol) specified from the above is confirmed, a prefetch command is generated based on the confirmation result, and set in the output buffer (step SA6).

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot symbol (special symbol) specified from the value of the special figure distribution random number is the special symbol ZA (probable variation jackpot). Sets [E1H] as the upper command, and sets [E2H] as the upper command in the case of the special symbol ZB (non-probable big hit B). Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the confirmed number of reserved memories in the lower byte of the prefetch command. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories = 1, [01H], when the number of reserved memories = 2, [02H], when the number of reserved memories = 3, [03H] When the number = 4, [04H] is set as the lower byte. Therefore, the prefetch commands [E1xxH] and [E2xxH] are jackpot effects regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination is a probable change state, the number of reserved memories at the time of prior determination of whether or not the jackpot And the control command that can specify the type of jackpot (special symbol type) to be given. Note that the number of reserved memories that the main control CPU 30a confirms in the process of step SA6 is the updated number of reserved memories added by 1 in step SA3 of the special figure input process in the current control cycle. After that, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process.

  If the determination result in step SA5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the big hit determination random number acquired in step SA4 with the non-common value in the above-described big hit determination value, and whether both values match. It is determined in advance whether or not (step SA7). That is, in step SA7, the main control CPU 30a determines that the symbol variation game based on the big hit determination random number value (starting holding ball) stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special figure input processing in the current control cycle is the big hit determination. It is determined in advance whether or not a big hit effect will be made (whether or not it is a big hit start holding ball) on the condition that the gaming state at the time is a probable change state.

  If the determination result in step SA7 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a stores the reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c and the special figure distribution random number value acquired together with the big hit determination random number value in step SA4. The jackpot symbol (special symbol) specified from the above is confirmed, a prefetch command is generated based on the confirmation result, and set in the output buffer (step SA8).

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot symbol (special symbol) specified from the value of the special figure distribution random number is the special symbol ZA (probable variation jackpot). Sets [E3H] as the upper command, and sets [E4H] as the upper command in the case of the special symbol ZB (non-probable big hit B). Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the confirmed number of reserved memories in the lower byte of the prefetch command. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories = 1, [01H], when the number of reserved memories = 2, [02H], when the number of reserved memories = 3, [03H] When the number = 4, [04H] is set as the lower byte. Therefore, the pre-read commands [E3xxH] and [E4xxH] become a jackpot effect on the condition that the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination is a probable change state, the number of reserved memories at the time of prior determination of whether or not the jackpot, and The control command can specify the type of jackpot (special symbol type) to be given. The number of reserved storages that the main control CPU 30a confirms in the process of step SA8 is the updated number of reserved memories added by 1 in step SA3 of the special figure input process in the current control cycle. After that, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process.

  If the determination result in step SA7 is negative, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c and outputs a prefetch command [E5xxH] corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories. The buffer is set (step SA9). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the pre-read command [E5xxH] is a control that can specify the number of reserved memories at the time of prior determination as to whether it is a loss effect or a loss reach effect (not a big hit) and whether or not it is a big hit. Command. After that, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process. Note that the prefetch command set in the output buffer is sequentially output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) in the command output process executed in the next and subsequent control cycles.

Next, the special figure start process will be described.
In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 30a first executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not an execution condition for the symbol variation game is established. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination in the execution condition determination when the symbol variation game is being executed or when the big hit game is being played. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the number of stored storages stored in the main control RAM 30c being 0 (zero) ) Is executed to determine whether the number is greater than. If the determination result of the memory number determination is negative (the number of reserved memories is “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the memory number determination is affirmative (the stored memory number is “1” or more), the main control CPU 30a decrements the reserved memory number by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game being held. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special figure hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction).

  Then, the main control CPU 30a stores various random numbers (big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, special figure distribution random number) stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Read the value of. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads a random number stored in a storage area associated with the stored storage number “1” that is stored earliest. Then, the main control CPU 30a converts each random number value stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “n (n = 2 to 4)” to the reserved storage number “n−1 (1 to 1-3). Update storage processing (so-called shift processing) to be stored in the storage area associated with “)” is executed.

  That is, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. The main control CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. The main control CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3”.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and executes a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not both values match. At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the non-probability change determination value. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a probability change state, the main control CPU 30a Use the jackpot judgment. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution condition including that the main control board 30 is not in the big hit game is satisfied, the big hit that performs the big hit lottery based on the start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c. Functions as a lottery means.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot and executes a jackpot effect process for executing a symbol variation game serving as a jackpot effect. In the big hit effect processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 based on the special symbol distribution random number value read together with the big hit determination random number value. To do. The main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for the big hit effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a compares the reach determination value with the value of the reach determination random number read together with the value of the big hit determination random number, and determines whether or not both values match. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach effect process for executing a symbol variation game that becomes a lost reach effect. In the reach effect processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes the offending effect process for executing the symbol variation game that becomes the outlier effect. In the offending effect process, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for the offending effect. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern, in a process different from the special figure start process, generates a control command generated according to the determination items of the special figure start process on the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 at the start of the symbol variation game.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol designating command") for designating a special symbol, after outputting the variation pattern designating command. The main control CPU 30a then outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (the symbol fixed stop display) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. The CPU 30a for main control causes the special symbol display device 12 to start the variation of the special symbol together with the output of the variation pattern designation command, and causes the special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed together with the output of the all symbol stop command.

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a for the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect when the symbol variation game of the big hit effect ends. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round start command for instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. In the round start command, the number of corresponding round games is specified. Also, the main control CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 20 by opening the round game and opens the big prize opening 21, and closes the grand prize opening door 20 when the round end condition is satisfied. Then, the special winning opening 21 is closed. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing execution of the ending effect, and ends the big hit game by ending the ending effect when the ending time elapses.

Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a game state control process when the big hit game is terminated.
In the game state control process, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to a probability variation flag indicating that a probability variation state is to be given after the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZA is ended, while the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZB. After the end of, “0” is set to the probability variation flag. The probability variation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is given after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZA or the special symbol ZB. The operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the main control CPU 30a stores “100 times” as the number of operation times indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game based on the special symbol ZB, in a predetermined storage in the main control RAM 30c. Set to area. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, and sets the operation flag to “0” when the value becomes “0”. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. Thereby, the gaming state during the big hit game is a non-probable variation state and a non-variable short state.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
First, a prefetch command storage process executed when the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a) will be described.

  The effect control CPU 31a stores (sets) the input prefetch command (the value of the control command) in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the reserved storage number specified by the command. This will be specifically described below. In the effect control RAM 31c of the present embodiment, four storage areas respectively associated with the reserved storage numbers “1” to “4” are set. For example, when the prefetch command [E303H] is input from the main control CPU 30a, the presentation control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command [E303H] in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the presentation control RAM 31c.

Next, update storage processing (shift processing) executed by the effect control CPU 31a each time an instruction to start a symbol variation game is given (when a variation pattern designation command is input) will be described.
Each time the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control RAM 31c newly associates the prefetch command with the number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting -1 (1 subtraction) from the current number of reserved memories. To remember. Specifically, when the production control CPU 31a receives a variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the look-ahead command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “n (n = 1 to 4)”. Are stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “n−1 (0 to 3)”. At this time, the look-ahead command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage count “4” is overwritten with the control information indicating that the start-holding ball does not exist with the execution of the update storage process (that is, erased). ) According to such a configuration, the look-ahead command corresponding to the start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c when the ball is detected at the start winning ports 17 and 18 is based on the corresponding start holding ball. Until the symbol variation game is finished, it is stored and held in the effect control RAM 31c.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the symbol variation game when the variation pattern designation command is input will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts changing the decorative symbols (variable display) of all the columns and controls the effect display device 11 so that the decorative drawing changing game is started. Further, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data based on the variation content (effect content) corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern designation command. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the decoration variation game based on the selected image display data. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control measures the elapsed time from the start of the decoration variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 11 for each predetermined control period (for example, based on the time and the image display data). Every 4 ms).

  In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a generates a decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 in accordance with the command. Specifically, when the special symbol ZA is designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a jackpot symbol (for example, “777” or the like) capable of recognizing the probability variation jackpot as the jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol. When the special symbol ZB is designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a jackpot symbol (for example, “222”) that can recognize the non-probable variation jackpot as the jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol. In addition, when the off symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a off symbol (for example, “625”) as a decorative symbol. At this time, when the variation pattern for variation of the detachment reach is designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a detachment symbol including the reach symbol as a decorative symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game. Then, at the end of the variation time indicated by the input variation pattern, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily displays the generated jackpot symbol or off-symbol symbol, and displays the final symbol stop command when the all symbol stop command is input.

  Next, various processes such as an effect setting process performed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute a special effect as a round effect during the big hit game will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a first determines whether or not a round start command is input (step SB1). When the determination result of step SB1 is negative (when the round start command is not input), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step SB1 is affirmative (when a round start command is input), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the special effect is not being executed (step SB2). In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the special effect has been executed before that time at the start of the current round game. When the determination result of step SB2 is negative (when the special effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step SB2 is affirmative (when the special effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the special effect end flag F1 is “0” (step). SB3). The end flag F1 is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. When “1” is set as the value thereof, it indicates that the execution of the special effect is prohibited (restricted), while the value “ When “0” is set, it indicates that the execution of the special effect is permitted. When the determination result of step SB3 is negative (when execution of the special effect is prohibited), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB3 is affirmative (when execution of the special effect is permitted), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol variation game that is a big hit effect is included in the symbol variation game that is on hold. A big hit count process for pre-determining whether or not is executed (step SB4). That is, in the process of step SB4 (big hit count process), the effect control CPU 31a determines in advance whether or not the big hit start hold ball is included in the start hold balls. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a prior determination unit.

  Also, in the process of step SB4 (big hit counting process) of the present embodiment, the number of symbol variable games that are probabilistic big hits and the number of symbol variable games that are non-probable big hits among the pending symbol variable games are separately determined. Count. That is, in the process of step SB4 (big hit counting process), the production control CPU 31a determines the number of start hold balls that are probable big hits included in the start hold balls and the number of start hold balls that are non-probable big hits. It is designed to count separately.

Here, the big hit counting process (step SB4) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the jackpot count process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a probability change state is given as the gaming state after the end of the current jackpot game (step SC1). More specifically, in the process of step SC1, the effect control CPU 31a executes the jackpot effect symbol variation game immediately before the current jackpot game, and when the special symbol ZA is specified by the special symbol designation command. On the other hand, if a special symbol ZB is designated, a negative determination is made. When the determination result in step SC1 is affirmative (when the probability variation state is given), the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the probability variation determination flag F2 (step SC2). On the other hand, when the determination result in step SC1 is negative (when the probability variation state is not given), the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the probability variation determination flag F2 (step SC3).

  This probability variation determination flag F2 is a prefetch command stored in the effect control RAM 31c in association with the number of reserved memories, and the starting suspension ball (the value of the big hit determination random number) corresponding to the prefetch command is in the probability variation state. This is information indicating whether a big hit lottery (big hit determination) is made or whether a big hit lottery is made under an uncertain change state. The probability variation determination flag F2 of the present embodiment indicates that a big hit lottery is performed under the probability variation state when “1” is set as the value thereof, while “0” is set as the value thereof. If it is, it is shown that a big hit lottery is made under an uncertain change state.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a finishes the process of step SC2 or step SC3, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the determination target value K stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step SC4). The determination target value K is used to determine whether or not the symbol variation game (start-up ball) corresponding to the prefetch command is a big hit effect based on the prefetch command stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The number of reserved storages to be processed after step SC5 is specified. That is, when the determination target value K = 1, the reserved storage number “1”, when the determination target value K = 2, the reserved storage number “2”, and when the determination target value K = 3, the reserved storage number is stored. When the number “3” is determined and the determination target value K = 4, the reserved storage number “4” is set as the target of the processing after step SC5.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the probability variation determination flag F2 is “1” (step SC5). That is, in the process of step SC5, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the prefetch command with respect to the prefetch command stored in association with the reserved memory number “K” (= the reserved memory number indicated by the determination target value K). It is determined whether or not the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is made under the state of the probability change state of the starting hold ball (the value of the big hit determination random number).

  When the determination result of step SC5 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control executes a first count process (step SC6). In the first count process (step SC6), the number of start holding balls that are probable big hits based on the value of the prefetch command stored in the effect control RAM 31c under the condition that the big win lottery is performed under the probable change state. , And a process for counting the number of start-retained balls that become a non-probable big hit.

Here, the first count process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the first count process, the CPU 31a for effect control has one of the prefetch commands [E1xxH] and [E3xxH] in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number indicated by the determination target value K. It is determined whether it is stored (step SD1). That is, in the process of step SD1, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the start hold ball corresponding to the hold storage number “K” (= the hold storage number indicated by the determination target value K) is a start hold ball that is a probable big hit. It is determined whether or not.

  When the determination result in step SD1 is affirmative (when the start holding ball is a probable big hit), the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number value K1 stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step SD2). The individual value K1 indicates the number of start-holding balls that will be a probability variation jackpot, that is, the number of symbol variation games that will be a probability variation jackpot. Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game based on the next start-up holding ball is performed under the probability variation state, and updates the probability variation determination flag F2 by setting “1” (step SD3). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the first count process and returns to the big hit count process shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the determination result of step SD1 is negative (when it is not a start-holding ball that is a probable big hit), the presentation control CPU 31a reads ahead in the storage area associated with the number of reserved storages indicated by the determination target value K. It is determined whether or not any of commands [E2xxH] and [E4xxH] is stored (step SD4). In other words, in the process of step SD4, the effect control CPU 31a is a start hold ball whose start hold ball corresponding to the hold storage number “K” (= the hold storage number indicated by the determination target value K) is a non-probable big hit. It is determined whether or not.

  If the result of determination at step SD4 is affirmative (when the start holding ball is an uncertain variation big hit), the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number K2 stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step SD5). The individual value K2 indicates the number of starting holding balls that become non-probable big hits, that is, the number of symbol variation games that become non-probable big hits. Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game based on the next start-up holding ball is performed under the non-probability variation state, and sets the probability variation determination flag F2 to “0” to update (step). SD6). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the first count process and returns to the big hit count process shown in FIG.

  When the determination result in step SD4 is negative (when the start-up hold ball is not a big hit), the effect control CPU 31a ends the second count process without adding to the number value K1 or the number value K2. When a negative determination is made in step SD4, the prefetch command [E5xxH] is stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “K” (= the reserved storage number indicated by the determination target value K). Alternatively, the prefetch command is not stored in association with the above update storage process. When the determination result at step SD4 is negative, the probability variation determination flag F2 is not updated. As described above, according to the first count process of the present embodiment, the start-holding ball corresponding to the number of stored storages indicated in the determination target value K is subjected to the probability variation big hit under the condition that the big hit lottery is executed in the probability variation state. It is determined whether or not, and whether or not it becomes an uncertain variable big hit.

  Returning to the description of the big hit count process shown in FIG. 7, if the determination result in step SC5 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a executes a second count process (step SC7). In the second count process (step SC7), a start-holding ball that is a probable big hit based on the value of the prefetch command stored in the effect control RAM 31c under the condition that the big hit lottery is performed under the non-probable change state. This is a process for counting the number and the number of start-and-hold balls that become the uncertain variation big hit.

Here, the second count process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the second count process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch command [E1xxH] is stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number indicated by the determination target value K. Determination is made (step SE1). That is, in step SE1, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the start hold ball corresponding to the hold storage number “K” (= the hold storage number indicated by the determination target value K) is a start hold ball that is a probable big hit. Judgment.

  When the determination result at step SE1 is affirmative (when the start holding ball is a probable big hit), the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number value K1 stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step SE2). Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game based on the next start-up holding ball is performed under the probability variation state, and sets the probability variation determination flag F2 to “1” to update (step SE3). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the second counting process and returns to the big hit counting process shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the determination result of step SE1 is negative (when it is not a start-holding ball that is a probable big hit), the effect control CPU 31a reads ahead in the storage area associated with the number of stored storages indicated by the determination target value K. It is determined whether or not the command [E2xxH] is stored (step SE4). That is, in step SE4, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the start hold ball corresponding to the hold storage number “K” (= the hold storage number indicated by the determination target value K) is a start hold ball that becomes a non-probable big hit. Is judged.

  When the determination result at step SE4 is affirmative (when the start holding ball is an uncertain variation big hit), the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number K2 stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step SE5). Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game based on the next start-up holding ball is performed under the non-probability variation state, and sets the probability variation determination flag F2 to “0” to update (step). SE6). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the second counting process and returns to the big hit counting process shown in FIG.

  When the determination result of step SE4 is negative (when the start holding ball is not a big hit), the effect control CPU 31a ends the second count process without adding to the number value K1 or the number value K2. If a negative determination is made in step SE4, the prefetch commands [E3xxH] to [E5xxH] are stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “K” (= the hold storage number indicated by the determination target value K). This is a case where a prefetch command is not stored along with the above update storage process. When the determination result at step SE4 is negative, the probability variation determination flag F2 is not updated. As described above, according to the second count process of the present embodiment, the start-holding ball corresponding to the number of reserved memories indicated in the determination target value K is surely changed under the condition that the big hit lottery is executed in an uncertain change state. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is an uncertain variable big hit.

  Returning to the description of the big hit count process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 31a that has finished the process of step SC6 (first count process) or step SC7 (second count process) has a value of the determination target value K of “4”. Is determined (step SC8). That is, in the process of step SC8, the effect control CPU 31a executes any one of the first and second count processes for all the stored storage numbers “1 to 4”, and determines whether or not it is a big hit start holding ball. , And whether or not the counting of the number of start holding balls per each big hit has been completed.

  When the determination result of step SC8 is affirmative (when the determination target value K = 4), the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit count process and returns to the effect setting process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the determination result of step SC8 is negative (when determination target value K <4), CPU 31a for effect control adds 1 to determination target value K (step SC9). That is, in the process of step SC9, the first and second count processes are executed for the start hold ball associated with the next hold memory number. Then, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step SC5.

  As described above, in the jackpot counting process of the present embodiment, the production control CPU 31a has the start holding ball (the value of the jackpot determination random number) corresponding to each prefetch command for all the holding memory numbers “1 to 4”. It is determined separately whether the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is performed under the gaming state of the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state. Then, in the big hit counting process, the effect control CPU 31a pre-determines whether or not all the reserved memory numbers “1 to 4” are big hits under the determined gaming state. In the big hit counting process, the effect control CPU 31a counts the number of start holding balls per probability change big hit (number of symbol variation games) and the number of start holding balls per non-probable big hit (number of symbol variation games). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the production control CPU 31a determines in advance whether or not the start holding ball stored in the holding storage means includes a big hit start holding ball to win a big hit in the big hit lottery. It functions as a prior determination means. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that counts the number of start-holding balls per probability variation big hit determines the content of the privilege (whether it is a promising big hit and the number of start-holding balls that become the probable big hit). It functions as a privilege pre-determination means that determines in advance.

  Returning to the description of the effect setting process in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 31a executes a start lottery as the first lottery to determine whether or not to start the challenge effect (step SB5). In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes the challenge effect start lottery functions as the first lottery means. More specifically, the production control CPU 31a performs the first operation shown in FIG. 10A when the value of the number value K1 counted in the big hit counting process in step SB4 is 1 or more (number value K1 ≧ 1). While the start lottery table TA is selected, if the value of the number value K1 is 0 (number value K1 = 0), the second start lottery table TB shown in FIG. 10B is selected. Next, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c and inputs the acquired value of the first effect distribution random number and the current control cycle. Based on the number of round games specified by the round start command, the selected start lottery tables TA and TB are selected to determine whether or not to execute the challenge effect. The first start lottery table TA and the second start lottery table TB are stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the start lottery tables TA and TB, for each of the first to fifteenth round games, the value of the first effect distribution random number for winning and not winning the challenge effect starts. Are assigned by a predetermined number of values that can be taken by the random numbers (a total of 251 integer values from 0 to 250). For example, according to the first start lottery table TA, when the start of the first round game is specified by the round start command, the start of the challenge effect is won with a probability of 150/251, while 251 You won't win the challenge production with a probability of 101 minutes.

  According to the distribution aspect of the first effect distribution random numbers in the first start lottery table TA, when the start of the first to the 14th round games is specified by the command, the probability of 150/251 is always set. To win the challenge. On the other hand, according to the second start lottery table TB, when the start of the 1st to 14th round games is designated by the command, the start of the challenge effect is always won with a probability of 30/251. In other words, in the present embodiment, when one or more start holding balls per probability variation are stored, it is easier to win the start of the challenge effect than when not stored. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game, when the start holding ball that becomes a probable big hit is stored, it is easier to start the challenge effect than in the case where it is not stored. According to the start lottery tables TA and TB, when the start of the 15th round game is designated, the start of the challenge effect cannot be won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the challenge effect start lottery is executed in step SB5, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the challenge lottery is won (step SB6). When the determination result of step SB6 is negative (when the challenge effect is not won), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB6 is affirmative (if winning for the start of the challenge effect), the effect control CPU 31a executes a result lottery for determining the result (effect content) of the challenge effect (step SB7). .

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and based on the acquired value of the first effect distribution random number in FIG. The result pattern of the challenge effect to be shown is referred to, and an effect pattern that can specify the result (effect content) of the challenge effect is determined. The result lottery table TC is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the result lottery table TC is associated with five types of result patterns Pa1 to Pa5. In the result pattern Pa1, the content of the failure to continue displaying the egg image Gt (not displaying the chick image Gy) regardless of whether or not the effect button BT is operated in the challenge effect, the result pattern Pa2 includes The content of the successful display of displaying the chick image Gy is triggered by the fact that the continuous operation time of the display button BT has reached 3 seconds. In addition, the result pattern Pa3 has a successful effect of displaying the chick image Gy when the continuous operation time of the effect button BT has reached 6 seconds, and the result pattern Pa4 has a succession of the effect button BT. The content of the successful display of displaying the chick image Gy is triggered by the fact that the operation time has reached 8 seconds. In addition, in the result pattern Pa5, after the egg image Gt is continuously displayed regardless of whether or not the effect button BT is operated, the content of the reviving success that displays the chick image Gy in reverse is specified. ing.

  In the result lottery table TC, for the result patterns Pa1 to Pa5, the value of the first effect distribution random number is predetermined from the values that can be taken by this random number (a total of 251 integer values from 0 to 250). It is sorted by number. According to the result lottery table TC, the result pattern Pa1 has a probability of 50/251, the result pattern Pa2 has a probability of 70/251, and the result pattern Pa3 has a probability of 81/251 and a probability of 40/251. The result pattern Pa4 can be determined with a probability of 10/251. In addition, according to the result lottery table TC of the present embodiment, the result pattern can be determined with the same probability regardless of whether or not the start holding ball for the probability variation big hit is stored.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the challenge effect has been successfully won in the result drawing of the challenge effect in step SB7 (step SB8). In the process of step SB8, the effect control CPU 31a makes an affirmative determination when any of the result patterns Pa2 to Pa5 for specifying the effect contents of success is determined, while the result pattern for specifying the effect contents of the failure. If Pa1 is determined, a negative determination is made. When the determination result of step SB8 is negative (when the result pattern Pa1 is determined), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step SB8 is affirmative (when any of the result patterns Pa2 to Pa5 is determined), the effect control CPU 31a determines the execution of the chance effect and succeeds in achieving the task. As a result of whether or not to execute, a lottery is executed (step SB9). For this reason, in this embodiment, it is also possible to grasp that the processing of step SB7 (the result drawing of the challenge effect) is a start lottery for determining whether or not to execute the chance effect. In this embodiment, the result lottery of the challenge effect becomes an execution lottery, and the CPU 31a for effect control functions as an execution lottery means. In the present embodiment, the chance effect result lottery becomes the second lottery, and the effect control CPU 31a functions as the second lottery means.

  The processing in step SB9 will be described in detail. The effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and the acquired value of the first effect distribution random number and Based on the numerical value K1, the chance effect result lottery table TD shown in FIG. The result lottery table TD is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the result lottery table TD is divided into a case where the number value K1 is 1 or more and a case where the number value K1 is 0 (zero). A predetermined number of values are distributed among the values that can be taken by the random numbers (a total of 251 integer values from 0 to 250). For example, according to the result lottery table TD, when the number value K1 is 1 or more, the chance production success (achievement of the task) is won with a probability of 200/251, while with a probability of 51/251. The success of chance production is not won.

  According to the distribution mode of the first effect distribution random numbers in the result lottery table TD, if the number value K1 (the number of the start holding balls per probability variation big) is 1 or more, the chance effect is won successfully. On the other hand, when the number value K1 is 0 (zero), the chance production cannot be won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the success chance effect according to the aspect of achieving the task is a game effect for determining the on-hold big hit that can be definitely recognized that the start hold ball is included in the start hold ball. Positioned as.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the chance effect has been successfully won (step SB10). When the determination result in step SB10 is negative (when the chance effect is not successful), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step SB10 is affirmative (when the chance effect is successful), the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the above-described end flag F1. That is, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the chance effect once with the content of the successful effect, that is, after definitely informing that the big hit start holding ball is stored, the challenge effect, The execution of chance production is regulated.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a executes a start lottery to determine whether or not to start the SP chance effect (step SB12). More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and shows the value of the first effect distribution random number shown in FIG. Whether or not to start the SP chance effect is determined by referring to the SP chance effect start lottery table TE. The start lottery table TE is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the start lottery table TE, the value of the first effect distribution random number is a value (0 to 250) that the random number for the first effect distribution can take for the win for the start of the SP chance effect and the non-win. (A total of 251 integer values) is assigned to a predetermined number. According to the SP chance production start lottery table TE, the SP chance production start is won with a probability of 50/251, while the SP chance production start is not won with a probability of 201/251.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the start of the SP chance effect is won (step SB13). When the determination result of step SB13 is negative (when the SP chance effect is not won), the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB13 is affirmative (if winning for starting the SP chance effect), the effect control CPU 31a executes a result lottery for determining the result (effect content) of the SP chance effect (step). SB14).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and based on the acquired value of the first effect distribution random number and the number value K1. In addition, referring to the SP chance effect result lottery table TF shown in FIG. 14, a result pattern capable of specifying the result (effect content) of the SP chance effect is determined. The result lottery table TF is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the result lottery table TF is associated with five types of result patterns Pb1 to Pb5. In the result pattern Pb1, the content of the effect that causes the SP chance effect to be executed with the upper limit stage of displaying one egg image Gt is specified. Similarly, the result pattern Pb2 includes two egg images Gt, the result pattern Pb3 includes three egg images Gt, the result pattern Pb4 includes four egg images Gt, and the result pattern Pb5 includes five egg images Gt. The content of the effect for executing the SP chance effect is specified with the egg image Gt being displayed as the upper limit stage.

  The result lottery table TF is divided into a case where the number value K1 is 2 or more and a case where the number value K1 is 1, and random numbers for the first effect distribution are assigned to the result patterns Pa1 to Pa5. Are assigned by a predetermined number of values that can be taken by this random number (a total of 251 integer values from 0 to 250). For example, according to the result lottery table TF, when the number value K1 is 2 or more, the result pattern Pb1 has a probability of 1/251 and the result pattern Pb2 has a probability of 40/251 and 50/251. The result pattern Pb3 can be determined with a probability of 70/251, the result pattern Pb4 can be determined with a probability of 70/251, and the result pattern Pb5 can be determined with a probability of 90/251.

  According to the distribution mode of the random numbers for the first effect distribution in the result lottery table TF, the result pattern Pb5 can be determined when the number value K1 (the number of start holding balls per probability variation) is 2 or more. On the other hand, when the number value K1 is 1, the result pattern Pb5 cannot be determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the SP chance effect executed in a mode in which five egg images Gt are displayed (a mode in which the final stage is reached) has two start hold balls that are probable big hits in the start hold balls. It is positioned as a game effect for confirming the on-hold big hit that can be definitely recognized as being included. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of the SP chance effect is changed up to the upper limit stage that can be specified by the result pattern determined according to the value K1 (the number of start holding balls per probability variation big ball). Is done. For this reason, in this embodiment, according to the production stage of the production mode in the SP chance production, the determination result of the privilege pre-determined by the production control CPU 31a (whether it is the start holding ball for the probable big hit and the probable big hit The number of starting and holding balls) is notified (suggested). In the present embodiment, the SP lot effect start lottery becomes the third lottery, and the effect control CPU 31a functions as the third lottery means. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  With the configuration as described above, in the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of times to win the challenge effect and the success of the challenge effect (start of the chance effect), unless the chance effect result lottery is won. Regardless, the start lottery of the challenge production is re-executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, unless it is definitely notified that the big hit start holding ball is stored, the challenge effect can be repeatedly executed by re-winning the challenge effect start lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit start holding ball is stored, the challenge drawing start lottery is performed so that the winning probability is higher than the case where it is not stored. It has become. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even if the chance effect based on the content of the successful effect is not executed, the player has a sense of expectation for the on-hold big hit depending on the execution frequency of the challenge effect and the chance effect. You can make it.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 according to the determination items of the effect setting process, and performs control to execute special effects (challenge effect, chance effect, and SP chance effect) as round effects. In the present embodiment, an effect control CPU 31a that controls the effect display device 11 functions as an effect control means. Details will be described below.

  The effect control CPU 31a does not execute a special effect at the start of a round game (when a round start command is input) and does not win the challenge effect start lottery in the effect setting process. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display an image showing a character string, and a normal round effect with effect contents different from the special effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2A, the effect control CPU 31a displays an egg image Gt with the start of the round effect when the challenge effect start lottery is won in response to the input of the round start command. As such, the effect display device 11 is controlled to start the challenge effect. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display a character image Gm indicating a character string explaining the challenge effect (for example, “Hold the button for a long time”), Notify the start of production.

  In addition, when the challenge control CPU 31a starts the challenge effect, the operation control period of the effect button BT (10 seconds in the present embodiment) is started. When the effect control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT during the operation effective period of the effect button BT, the operation control CPU 31a starts a continuous operation period until the operation signal is not input. Time is measured. That is, the effect control CPU 31a measures the time during which the operation signal is continuously input from the effect button BT. If the operation control CPU 31a stops inputting the operation signal during the continuous operation period of the effect button BT, the production control CPU 31a resets (clears) the continuous operation period during the time measurement and restarts from the input of the next operation signal. It is designed to keep time (re-measurement).

  And as shown in FIG.2 (b), when the effect control CPU31a is not successful in the lottery of the result of the challenge effect (when the result pattern Pa1 is determined), it is related to the timed continuous operation period. First, the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to continue displaying the egg image Gt. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display a failed character image Gf indicating a predetermined character string ("sorry" in the present embodiment) with the elapse of the operation valid period as a challenge. Notify that the production has failed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that a normal round effect is displayed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31a for effect control is won for success in the challenge effect (when any of the result patterns Pa2 to Pa4 is determined), the timed continuous operation period is the continuous operation period indicated in the determined result pattern. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the chick image Gy is displayed in response to reaching the above. That is, when the result pattern Pa2 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered when the continuous operation period reaches 3 seconds, and when the result pattern Pa3 is determined, the continuous operation period reaches 6 seconds. As a result, when the result pattern Pa4 is determined, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the chick image Gy when the continuous operation period of 8 seconds is reached. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control controls the effect display device 11 to display a successful character image Gs indicating a predetermined character string (“success” in the present embodiment) when the operation effective period has elapsed, and the challenge effect is generated. Inform them of success. For this reason, in the challenge effect of the present embodiment, a variation is provided in the continuous operation period of the effect button BT necessary for displaying the chick image Gy, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

  In addition, when determining the result pattern Pa5, the effect control CPU 31a continues to display the egg image Gt over the effective operation period regardless of the measured continuous operation period, as in the case of determining the result pattern Pa1. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the chick image Gy and the successful character image Gs when the operation valid period elapses. Therefore, in the challenge effect of the present embodiment, even when the chick image Gy is not displayed during the operation effective period, the chick image Gy may be displayed when the operation effective period elapses. A feeling can be maintained.

  When the effect control CPU 31a determines one of the result patterns Pa2 to Pa4, and when the measured continuous operation period does not reach the continuous operation period defined in the result pattern, the result pattern Pa5 is determined. Similarly, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the chick image Gy and the success character image Gs when the operation effective period elapses.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2D, the effect control CPU 31a performs the chance effect after a predetermined period (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the display of the success character image Gs when the chance effect is successful. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display a character image Gm indicating a character string to be explained (for example, “Grow a chick with one button”), and the start of the chance effect is notified. That is, the chance effect of the present embodiment is continuously executed after the successful challenge effect in which the task is achieved. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a starts the chance effect by displaying the character image Gm, the operation effective period of the effect button BT (5 seconds in the present embodiment) is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (e), the effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the operation signal from the effect button BT in the operation effective period when the chance effect result lottery is not successful. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the chick image Gy and the failed character image Gf. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the normal round effect is displayed. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a does not succeed in the chance effect result lottery, and if the operation signal is not input from the effect button BT during the operation effective period, the operation effective period elapses. As a trigger, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the chick image Gy and the failed character image Gf. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the normal round effect is displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 (f) and 2 (g), the effect control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT in the operation effective period when the chance effect result lottery is successful. With this as an opportunity, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the chicken image Gn and the success character image Gs. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2 (f), when the effect control CPU 31a has not won the SP chance effect start lottery, the effect is such that the chicken image Gn is displayed without displaying the notification image Ge. The display device 11 is controlled. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2G, the effect control CPU 31a notifies that the SP chance effect is started in addition to the chicken image Gn when the SP chance effect start lottery is won. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the notification image Ge. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a is the case where the chance effect result lottery is successful, and if the operation signal is not input from the effect button BT during the operation effective period, the operation effective period elapses. As a trigger, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the chicken image Gn and the successful character image Gs.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (h), when the effect control CPU 31a wins the SP chance effect start lottery, a predetermined period (3 seconds in this embodiment) from the display of the chicken image Gn and the success character image Gs. After the elapse of time, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the character image Gm indicating the character string explaining the SP chance effect, and the start of the SP chance effect is notified. That is, the SP chance effect of the present embodiment is continuously executed after the completion of the successful chance effect of achieving the task. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a starts the SP chance effect by displaying the character image Gm (in this embodiment, the character string “get the egg repeatedly”), the operation effective period of the effect button BT ( In this embodiment, 5 seconds) is started.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a changes the effect stage (effect mode) in the SP chance effect toward the final stage (fifth stage) when the operation signal is input from the effect button BT during the operation effective period. Whether or not the change lottery is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a executes a change lottery every time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the second effect distribution random number value from the effect control RAM 31c, and the acquired second effect distribution random number value and the current SP chance effect value. Based on the production stage (production state), whether or not to change the production mode of the SP chance production is determined by referring to the SP chance production change lottery table TG shown in FIG. This change lottery table TG is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the change lottery table TG, in addition to the stage of displaying 1 to 5 egg images Gt, the stage is produced for each intermediate stage indicating a state where the next egg is likely to be born. For non-winning (no change) and change (change) to the change of aspect, the value of the random number for the second effect distribution is a value that this random number can take (all 100 integer values from 0 to 99). A predetermined number of items are distributed from among them. For example, according to the change lottery table TG, when the current stage of production is the first stage (displays one egg image Gt × 1), the input of the operation signal from the stage button BT is triggered for 100 minutes. The change of the production mode is won with 12 probabilities. According to the distribution aspect of the second effect distribution random numbers in the change lottery table TG, the closer to the final stage of the SP chance effect, the harder it is to win the change lottery. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control is uniquely (probability of 100/100) when the current effect stage in the SP chance effect is the upper limit stage specified by the result pattern determined in the result drawing of the SP chance effect. It is determined that the stage of the SP chance production is not changed.

  When the change control lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to change (progress) the effect mode of the SP chance effect to the next stage, but does not win the change lottery. If it is, the effect display device 11 is controlled so as not to change (maintain) the effect mode of the SP chance effect. In this way, in the SP chance effect of the present embodiment, the effect mode is changed to the next stage with the fact that the winning in the change lottery performed with the operation of the effect button BT as an opportunity, so the operation of the effect button BT is performed. Based on this, the production mode does not always change. For this reason, in the SP chance production according to the present embodiment, even if the production mode of the SP chance production is not changed up to the production stage expected by the player, in practice, there are two or more start holding balls for the probable big hit. , You can have a sense of expectation in the memory.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the SP chance effect by controlling the effect display device 11 so that the normal round effect is displayed when the operation valid period of the effect button BT ends. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, one round game is a first condition in which a specified number of game balls are won in the big winning opening 21, or a second condition in which a specified round time elapses. The process is terminated when any termination condition for satisfying is satisfied. For this reason, the special effects (challenge effect, chance effect, and SP chance effect) of this embodiment may not end during one round game depending on the state of the game ball entering the special winning opening 21. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a is executing (starting) a special effect in response to the start of a predetermined round game (input of a round start command), and when a new round start command is input, The special production continues to be executed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In this embodiment, while notifying that there is a possibility that a big hit start hold ball may be stored at the start of the challenge production, the big hit start hold ball by executing the chance production according to the contents of the successful production Is definitely informed. In addition, when the big hit start holding ball is stored, a start lottery is executed as to whether or not to execute the challenge effect so as to have a higher winning probability than when not stored. In the present embodiment, when the challenge production start lottery is not won, or when the chance production is executed with the content of successful production, the result lottery is not won in the lottery. Will be re-executed. According to such a configuration, even if the chance effect due to the content of the successful effect is not executed during the big hit game, the challenge effect is repeatedly executed with a probability according to whether or not the big hit start holding ball is stored. Can be done. That is, it is possible to execute a challenge effect separately from the chance effect due to the content of the successful effect, and it is possible to suggest the possibility that the big hit start holding ball is stored by the appearance rate of the challenge effect. Therefore, even if it is not informed that the big hit start holding ball is stored, the interest of the player in the big hit game can be improved.

  (2) The SP chance effect is executed after the end of the chance effect, and the result of counting the number of start-reserved balls per probability variation big hit is notified (suggested). For this reason, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player who grasps that the big hit start holding ball is stored by executing the chance effect by the content of the successful effect.

  (3) In SP chance production, winning is made by a change lottery performed based on the operation of the production button BT, and the stage corresponding to the count result (number value K1) of the number of start holding balls per probability variation big is produced as an upper limit. Change aspects. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player's interest can be improved by executing the SP chance effect, and even if the effect mode has not been changed until the player's expectation stage, the SP chance effect has been notified (suggested). It can be expected that a big hit (privilege) is given with contents more advantageous than the contents.

  (4) As a result of the challenge effect, when a success is won in the lottery, it is notified that the chance effect is executed by executing the challenge effect according to the content of the successful effect. In addition, when the result of the challenge effect is determined to be successful, a result lottery is executed as to whether or not to execute the chance effect with the content of the effect of success. Therefore, as a stage before the chance production is executed, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the challenge production is executed with the contents of the successful production, and to improve the interest of the player.

  (5) In the big hit counting process, the effect control CPU 31a makes a big hit lottery (big hit determination) based on the start holding ball (the value of the big hit determination random number) corresponding to each prefetch command for all of the reserved storage numbers “1 to 4”. ) Is determined under each of the gaming state of probability variation state and non-probability variation state. Then, in the big hit counting process, the effect control CPU 31a pre-determines whether or not all the reserved memory numbers “1 to 4” are big hits under the determined gaming state. According to such a configuration, taking into account the future gaming state, it is accurately determined whether or not the symbol variation game based on the stored start-and-hold ball is a big hit, and the chance effect by the content of the successful effect In addition, the execution frequency of the SP chance effect can be improved.

(6) In the effect setting process, the big hit counting process (step SB4) is executed every time a round start command is input, and the number of big hit start holding balls is counted again. Generally, as the round game in the big hit game progresses, the possibility that the big hit start hold ball is stored increases as the number of start hold balls increases. For this reason, compared with the structure which performs a jackpot count process only at the time of the start of a big hit game, for example, the chance production | presentation by successful production content and the execution frequency of SP chance production can be improved.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

In the present embodiment, the execution mode of special effects (challenge effect, chance effect, and SP chance effect) is mainly different from that of the first embodiment. Details will be described below.
The special effects of the present embodiment are executed in such a manner that word images are displayed in order so as to connect a plurality of words in a “shiritori format” in accordance with the rules of the shiritori game. In the present embodiment, the word image displayed in the special effect includes, for example, a word in which the last character is different from “n”, such as “Kujira” and “Rappa” (hereinafter referred to as “continuation word”). ) (Hereinafter referred to as “continuation word image”). In addition, the word image displayed in the special effect includes, for example, a word image (hereinafter referred to as “non-continuation word”) indicating a word (hereinafter referred to as “non-continuation word”) such as “Kirin” or “Ukon”. A non-continuation word image ”).

  In the special effect, a continuation word image indicating a continuation word having the same character as the last character among the words indicated in the continuation word image displayed immediately before as the first character may be displayed on the effect display device 11. is there. In the present embodiment, the display of the continuation word image notifies that a new word image is displayed and the special effect is continued.

  On the other hand, in the special effect, a non-continuation word image indicating a non-continuation word having the same character as the last character among the words shown in the continuation word image displayed immediately before may be displayed. . In the present embodiment, the display of the non-continuation word image notifies that the special effect is ended without displaying a new word image. In the present embodiment, a Japanese word “n” is a specific character, a word with the last character “n” is a non-continuation character string, and a word image indicating the non-continuation character string is non-continuation information. In this embodiment, a character other than Japanese “n” is a non-specific character, a word whose last character is a character other than “n” is a continuation character string, and a word image indicating this continuation character string Is continuation information.

  In addition, the word image displayed in the special effect is a word image (hereinafter referred to as “special word”) indicating a word different from the continuation word or non-continuation word described above (hereinafter referred to as “special word”), such as “Cuin ♪”. May be displayed). In this special word, in addition to a word selected from a continuation word and a non-continuation word, a word (phrase) constituted by symbols or numbers alone or in combination is set. In the present embodiment, the special word image is displayed to notify that the special effect is ended without displaying a new word image, as in the case where the non-continuation word image is displayed. Yes.

Next, the difference between the effect setting process of FIG. 6 and the first embodiment will be described.
In step SB7 of the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a executes a lottery as a result of whether or not to execute the challenge effect with the content of the successful effect, by a lottery using a predetermined random number. When the determination result of step SB8 is negative (when the challenge effect is unsuccessful), the effect control CPU 31a determines a word group that identifies a word image to be displayed in the challenge effect that fails.

  Here, the word group prepared in the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, in each word group of this embodiment, the words of each word image are displayed so that all word images can be displayed without violating the rules of the shiritori game. Is set. More specifically, in each word group, a word image indicating a word starting from the last character among the words shown in the first word image to be displayed first is set as a second word image to be displayed second. Thereafter, the word image indicating the word starting from the last character among the words indicated in the word image displayed immediately before is set as the word image to be displayed next. For example, in the word group A1, word images indicating words in the order of “Fusuma” → “Tuna” → “Roya” → “Yaruki” → “Kirin” are specified, which violates the rules of the shiritori game. Each word image can be displayed in order without any problem.

  FIG. 16A shows a part of a word group that can specify a word image to be displayed as a challenge effect based on the content of the failure, and FIG. 16B shows a challenge effect and a failure effect based on the content of the success. A part of a word group that can specify a word image to be displayed as a chance effect by contents is shown. FIG. 16C shows a part of a word group that can specify a word image to be displayed as a challenge effect based on the successful effect content and a chance effect based on the successful effect content. FIG. 16D shows a part of a word group that can specify a word image to be displayed in the SP chance effect.

  The challenge effect according to the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the five word images of the first to fifth word images are sequentially displayed. On the other hand, the chance effect is the two word images of the sixth and seventh word images. It is executed in such a manner that it is sequentially displayed. In addition, the SP chance effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the effect mode is changed in a maximum of eight stages by sequentially displaying the eight word images of the eighth to fifteenth word images. .

  And as shown in FIG. 6, when the determination result of step SB8 is negative (when the success of the challenge effect is not won), the effect control CPU 31a takes a challenge by the content of the effect of failure by lottery using a predetermined random number. One word group is determined with equal probability from the word group for performance.

  If the determination result in step SB10 is negative (if the chance effect is not successful), the effect control CPU 31a performs a challenge effect and a failure effect based on the content of the successful effect by lottery using a predetermined random number. One word group is determined with an equal probability from among word groups that can specify a word image to be displayed as a chance effect by contents.

  If the determination result in step SB10 is affirmative (if the chance effect is successful), the effect control CPU 31a performs the challenge effect and the effect content of the success by a lottery using a predetermined random number. One word group is determined with an equal probability from among word groups that can specify a word image to be displayed as a chance effect.

  In the process of step SB14, when the number value K1 is 1, the effect control CPU 31a selects a word image (upper limit of word images that can be displayed in the SP chance effect from the eighth to fourteenth word images ( The upper limit stage of the production mode is determined. On the other hand, in the process of step SB14, when the number value K1 is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 31a is the word image that becomes the upper limit of the word images that can be displayed in the SP chance effect from the eighth to fifteenth word images. (Upper limit stage of production mode) is determined.

  At this time, when the number value K1 is 2 or more among the word images that can be displayed in the SP chance effect, the effect control CPU 31a compares the first word image (to the eleventh word image) with the latter word image. It is easy to determine (the twelfth word image). In addition, when the number K1 is 1 among the word images that can be displayed in the SP chance effect, the effect control CPU 31a compares the first word image (˜12) with the latter word image (˜12th word image˜). It is easy to determine the eleventh word image. Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds, in order of the eighth to fifteenth word images, a ratio determined when the number value K1 is 2 or more and a ratio determined when the number value K1 is 1. The word image to be used as the upper limit stage in the SP chance effect is determined so that the ratio determined when the number value K1 occupying is 2 or more is high. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is a high possibility that two or more big hit start holding balls (start change holding balls per probability variation big hit) are stored in the order of the eighth to fifteenth word images.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines one word group from word groups that can specify the word image to be displayed in the SP chance effect. More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a performs a shiritori game rule for the word indicated in the last word image among the word groups determined as the word group that identifies the word image until the chance effect based on the successful effect content. A word group that identifies a word that does not violate as a first word image is determined as an SP chance effect word group.

  With such a configuration, when the challenge effect is not successful, the word group in which the non-continuation word image is specified as the word image to be displayed last is determined. Further, if the chance effect is not successful, the continuation word image is specified as the last word image to be displayed in the challenge effect, and the non-continuation word image is specified as the last word image to be displayed in the chance effect. Determined word groups are determined. In addition, when winning the chance effect, the continuation word image is specified as the last word image to be displayed in the challenge effect, and the continuation word image is specified as the last word image to be displayed in the chance effect. A word group is determined. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the continuation word images are sequentially displayed without displaying the non-continuation word images, so that the special effects are executed in the order of challenge effect → chance effect → SP chance effect. Yes.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 according to the determination items of the effect setting process, and performs control to execute special effects (challenge effect, chance effect, and SP chance effect) as round effects.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 31a displays the first to fifth word images in sequence based on the determined word group when the challenge effect start lottery is won in response to the input of the round start command. The display device 11 is controlled to execute a challenge effect. Subsequently, when the challenge control CPU 31a is won, the effect display CPU 11a controls the effect display device 11 to sequentially display the sixth and seventh word images based on the determined word group.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a has won the SP chance effect start lottery, when the SP chance effect is started by displaying the character image Gm (for example, “Proceed with repeated strikes”), the effect button BT The operation effective period (5 seconds in this embodiment) is started. Whether the effect control CPU 31a changes the word image (effect aspect) in the SP chance effect toward the fifteenth word image (final stage) when the operation signal is input from the effect button BT during the operation effective period. A change lottery of no is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a executes a change lottery every time an operation signal is input from the effect button BT. When the current word image in the SP chance effect is the upper limit word image determined in the SP chance effect lottery, the effect control CPU 31a is uniquely (with a probability of 100/100) SP. The decision is made not to change the word image of the chance effect.

  When the change control lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the next word image based on the determined word group, but does not win the change lottery. In the case, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the next word image is not displayed (the display of the current word image is maintained).

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a displays a continuation word image indicating a continuation word image in which the first character is the same character as the last character among the words indicated in the continuation character image displayed immediately before, And a non-continuation control for displaying a non-continuation word image indicating a non-continuation word with the same character as the last character among the words indicated in the continuation word image displayed immediately before being the first character. Yes. In addition, in the special effect, the CPU 31a for effect control displays the non-continuation word image as the last word image of the effect when not proceeding to the next effect in the order of challenge effect → chance effect → SP chance effect. On the other hand, the continuation control is executed such that the continuation word image is displayed as another word image excluding the last word image. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute the continuation control so that the continuation word image is displayed as each word image to be displayed in the current effect when the special effect is advanced to the next effect. .

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (6) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(7) In this embodiment, depending on whether the last word image among the word images displayed in the special effect is a continuation word image or a non-continuation word image, the following is performed in the order of challenge effect → chance effect → SP chance effect. On the other hand, whether or not the effect is executed is notified, and the continuation word image is displayed as the other word image. That is, in the special effect, since the continuation word image indicating the word connected to (associated with) the word indicated in the last word image is displayed as the process up to the last word image, it is displayed in the middle of the special effect. The continuation word can also attract attention from the player and improve its interest.

  (8) The special effects (challenge effect, chance effect, and SP chance effect) of the present embodiment are performed in a shiritori format. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game effect that is intuitively easy to understand for the player.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
If the determination result of the effect setting process at step SB3 is negative, after the big hit count process (step SB4) is executed, the process proceeds to the process of step SB12 and the processes after the start lottery of the SP chance effect are executed. Good. According to such a configuration, after the chance effect is executed with the content of the successful effect, the number of the big hit start holding balls and the type of the big hit are memorized by increasing the opportunity to execute the SP chance effect. It can enhance the interest of players who are interested.

  -When the special effect is executed in the shiritori format as in the second embodiment, for example, “125” → “567” → “777”, etc., using the digit format, “Japan” → “bookstore” → “ “Indoor” etc., etc. may be executed in the form of using a Chinese character. Further, only some effects among the challenge effect, the chance effect, and the SP chance effect that constitute the special effect may be executed in a shiritori form. In addition to providing a word group separately for each challenge effect and chance effect, the effect control CPU 31a selects each effect word group so that a character image can be displayed so as not to violate the rules of the shiritori game. Also good.

  -The execution mode of special effects (challenge effects, chance effects, and SP chance effects) may be changed as appropriate. For example, you may perform in the aspect shown as a subject to display a specific character string. Moreover, the character image Gm may show a different character string, and the display thereof may be omitted. In addition, the production time may be appropriately changed including the operation effective period of the production button BT.

  The special effect may be embodied as a game effect that does not use the effect button BT. In this case, the special effect may be executed by changing the display content of the effect display device 11 over time.

  The operation condition of the effect button BT for displaying the chick image Gy in the challenge effect and the operation condition of the effect button BT for displaying the chicken image Gn in the chance effect may be changed.

In the SP chance effect, a change lottery may be executed every time the number of operation signals input from the effect button BT reaches a predetermined number.
The CPU 31a for effect control may be configured such that the effect setting process is executed a plurality of times based on an input of one round start command, and the special effect can be started a plurality of times in one round game.

  In the effect setting process, the process after the challenge effect start lottery (step SB5) may be executed in response to an input of a round start command for designating a predetermined number of round games such as an odd number.

  The CPU 31a for effect control may be configured so that even if the value of the number value K1 is 0, if the value of the number value K2 is 1 or more, the chance effect winning lottery can be won. In this case, the chance effect is executed with the content of the successful effect even when the starting hold ball for the non-probable big hit is stored.

The CPU 31a for effect control may change the determination probability of the result pattern of the challenge effect according to the value of the number value K1 or the number value K2.
The production control CPU 31a stores a start hold ball for a non-probable big hit, and stores the start hold for a probable big hit in association with a hold memory number that is larger than the hold memory number associated with the start hold ball. When a sphere is stored, step SB14 in the effect setting process may be performed by adding the starting reserve sphere for the non-probable big hit to the number value K1.

  The effect control CPU 31a may determine one of the result patterns Pb1 to Pb5 with a determination probability according to whether the number value K1 is 1 to 4. The effect control CPU 31a displays the result pattern Pb1 when the number value K1 is 1, the result pattern Pb2 when the number value K1 is 2, the result pattern Pb3 when the number value K1 is 3, and the number value K1. If the result is 4, the result pattern Pb4 may be determined. According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the number of big hit start holding balls by the number of egg images Gt displayed in the SP chance effect. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a increases the value of the number value K1, that is, the expected value of the stored number of starting holding balls for the big hit (probability big hit) in the order of the result pattern Pb1 <Pb2 <Pb3 <Pb4 <Pb5. Thus, the result pattern of the SP chance effect may be determined.

  The effect control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT within the operation effective period even when the result patterns Pa2 to Pa5 are determined or when the chance effect is successful. If not, each effect may be executed depending on the content of the failure.

  -The process of step SD5 in a 1st count process and the process of step SE5 in a 2nd count process may be abbreviate | omitted, and it is good also as a structure which does not count the number (number value K2) of starting reservation balls per non-probable big change.

  The production control CPU 31a may determine only whether or not the start change ball for the probability variation big hit and the start hold ball for the non-probability big hit are stored in the big hit count process, and may not count the number of them. Then, the effect control CPU 31a selects the result pattern of the SP chance effect according to the determination result. Even in such a configuration, the SP chance effect gives notification of whether or not a big hit start hold ball is stored, and whether or not a promising big hit is based on the start hold ball (contents of privilege). can do.

  -You may change the content of the privilege to notify (imply) by SP chance production. For example, in the case where a plurality of jackpot games (special symbols) with different prescribed round numbers of round games are provided, the effect control CPU 31a includes a big hit start holding ball with a large number of prescribed rounds, While determining the number in advance, the result pattern of the SP chance effect may be determined according to the determination result.

  The challenge effect, the chance effect, and the SP chance effect may be executed by different effect execution devices, respectively, or some of them may be executed by the same effect execution device. Further, the special effect may be executed by an effect execution device (display device) that is partly or entirely provided separately from the effect display device 11. Furthermore, in addition to or instead of being executed as a display effect to be displayed on the display device, the special effect is a sound effect by a sound output device such as a speaker, or a movable body effect that is performed by operating a movable body for the effect. May be executed.

The effect display device 11 may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or the like, or a display device that combines these.
A pachinko machine equipped with a sub-control board for controlling the sub-control board, and a sub-control board such as a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 and a sound control board for controlling the speaker, The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine including a single control board that integrally includes the functions of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31.

The first symbol variation game based on the detection of entering the ball into the first start winning port 17 and the second symbol variation game based on the detection of entering the ball into the second start winning port 18 may be performed separately.
The special figure display device 12 may also be used as the effect display device 11 by causing the effect display device 11 to display special symbols. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omits the production | presentation display apparatus 11, and does not display the symbol change game by a decoration symbol.

  BT ... button for operation (operation means), SB5 ... step (first lottery), SB7 ... step (execution lottery), SB9 ... step (second lottery), SB12 ... step (third lottery), 11 ... effect display device (Display means, production execution means), 17 ... first start winning opening (start opening), 18 ... second start winning opening (start opening), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (holding control means, Big win lottery means), 30c ... main control RAM (holding storage means, first lottery means, second lottery means, production control means, privilege pre-determination means, third lottery means, execution lottery means), 31 ... production control board 31a ... Production control CPU (preliminary determination means).

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that grants a player a bonus including a jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game displayed on the display means when the jackpot lottery is won,
A hold control means for storing the game ball that has entered the start opening in the hold storage means as a start hold ball for which the execution of the symbol variation game has been put on hold;
A jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery based on a start holding ball stored in the holding storage means when an execution condition including not being in the jackpot game is established;
Pre-determining means for determining in advance whether or not a big hit start hold ball to win a big hit in the big hit lottery is included in the start hold balls stored in the hold storage means;
A first lottery means for performing a first lottery on whether or not to execute a first notification effect for notifying that the big hit start holding ball may be stored during the big hit game;
When the first lottery is won and the determination result of the preliminary determination means is affirmative, a second notification effect for definitely informing that the big hit start holding ball is stored is provided. A second lottery means for performing a second lottery to determine whether or not to execute the first notification effect;
When winning in the first lottery, the effect execution means is controlled to execute the first notification effect, and when winning in the second lottery, the effect execution means is controlled to execute the second notification effect. Production control means,
The first lottery means, when the determination result of the prior determination means is affirmative, the first lottery so that the winning probability is higher than that when the determination result of the prior determination means is negative. And when the first notification effect is not executed without winning the first lottery and the second notification effect based on the second lottery is not executed , and when the first lottery is won and the Although first notification effect is performed, and wherein the second notification effect without winning the second lottery when not executed, is configured to perform again the first lottery To play. Privilege pre-determination means for preliminarily determining the content of the privilege based on the big hit start hold ball stored in the hold storage means;
A third lottery means for performing a third lottery for determining whether or not to execute a third notification effect for notifying the determination result of the privilege pre-determination means after the end of the second notification effect when winning in the second lottery; With
The effect control means controls the effect execution means when winning in the third lottery, and causes the third notification effect to be executed with the effect content according to the content of the privilege determined in advance by the privilege advance determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. It further comprises an operation means for production that can be operated by the player,
The third notification effect changes the effect mode over a plurality of stages from the initial stage to the final stage, and notifies the contents of the privilege according to the stage of the effect mode.
The effect control means performs a change lottery as to whether or not the effect mode is changed toward the final stage based on the operation of the operation means, and when the win is made in the change lottery, the effect mode in the third notification effect The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a stage corresponding to a determination result of the privilege pre-determination means is changed as an upper limit. Each notification effect is executed so as to change the effect mode over a plurality of stages by sequentially displaying a plurality of pieces of information indicating a predetermined character string.
In the information, the last character is a non-specific character different from a predetermined specific character, continuation information indicating a continuation character string for informing that information is newly displayed, and the last character is the specific character And includes non-continuation information indicating a non-continuation character string for informing that the current notification effect is terminated without newly displaying information,
The production control means includes
Continuation control to display continuation information indicating a continuation character string with the same character as the last character in the continuation information displayed immediately before being the first character, and continuation information displayed immediately before Non-continuation control that displays non-continuation information indicating a non-continuation character string with the same character as the last character of the character string to be the first character,
When another notification effect is not executed after the end of the current notification effect, the discontinuous control can be executed so that the discontinuous information is displayed as the last information of the information displayed in the current notification effect. On the other hand, the continuation control is executed so as to display the continuation information as other information excluding the last information,
When another notification effect is executed after the end of the current notification effect, the continuation control is configured to display the continuation information as each information to be displayed in the current notification effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 .   In a gaming machine that grants a player a bonus including a jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game displayed on the display means when the jackpot lottery is won,
  A hold control means for storing the game ball that has entered the start opening in the hold storage means as a start hold ball for which the execution of the symbol variation game has been put on hold;
  A jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery based on a start holding ball stored in the holding storage means when an execution condition including not being in the jackpot game is established;
  Pre-determining means for determining in advance whether or not a big hit start hold ball to win a big hit in the big hit lottery is included in the start hold balls stored in the hold storage means;
  During the jackpot game, it is possible to execute a first notification effect for notifying that there is a possibility that the big hit start holding ball is stored, and when performing the first notification effect, the jackpot Production execution means capable of executing a second notification production for definitive notification that the starting hold ball is stored,
  The effect executing means is configured to execute the first notification effect again when the first notification effect is executed, but the second notification effect is not executed. Gaming machine.

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