JP6031337B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a symbol variation game for displaying a symbol combination by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns is performed.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery for whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board is performed, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are multiple It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various effects are suggested that suggest the possibility of a “big hit” for the player. In such effects, there is one that uses a blank symbol that is out of place (not involved in jackpot) when displayed on an effective line where the symbol combination is valid (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this effect, when the jackpot lottery is won, and a predetermined display pattern is selected, the blank symbol is enlarged and changed to a modified blank symbol, and the symbol combination of the jackpot is displayed by the modified blank symbol. Thereby, a player's expectation can be increased.

JP 2002-248232 A

  However, the blank symbol is originally positioned as a symbol that is off. For this reason, when the big symbol combination is formed with the blank symbol as in Patent Document 1, the original role of the blank symbol is different from the original role, which may confuse the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose thereof is to change the original role of the blank design by using the blank design. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be improved.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a display unit that displays a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are fluctuated in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination, and the displayed symbol combination is effective. In the gaming machine in which the effective line is determined, the symbol may constitute a jackpot symbol combination indicating that it has won a big hit lottery whether it is a big hit or not when displayed on the effective line And a blank symbol that cannot form the jackpot symbol combination even when displayed on the effective line, and a special symbol combination consisting only of the blank symbol is displayed on the effective line The blank symbols constituting the special symbol combination may change to special symbols, and the blank symbols change to the special symbols. This suggests the percentage to win the jackpot lottery, the special symbol is set in multiple types, the percentage to win the jackpot lottery suggested by changing to the special symbol, the blank symbol has changed The gist is that it differs depending on the type of special symbol .

Then, the above game machine, the percentage of winning the jackpot lottery is suggested by the blank symbol may change the special symbol when the special symbol combination on the active line are displayed across the predetermined number of times consecutively the for each type of special symbols, Ru at different prescribed number to be displayed successively in order to suggest the percentage of winning the jackpot lottery.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a display unit that displays a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are fluctuated in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination, and the displayed symbol combination is effective. In the gaming machine in which the effective line is determined, the design shows that when the symbol combination with the same design is displayed on the effective line, the winning design is a big win lottery for winning or not winning When the symbol combination is displayed on the active line with the same symbol, and the blank symbol that does not indicate that the jackpot lottery is won, the symbol combination by the same effect symbol on the effective line When displayed, a big hit occurs, but when a combination of symbols with the same blank symbol is continuously displayed on the effective line for a specified number of times, Lottery probability of big hit lottery is summarized in that the implications for applied state probability variation state which varies the high probability is made.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve playability using a blank symbol.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows an image display part. The schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect of production | presentation mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows a success pattern, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a failure pattern. The flowchart which shows the flow of a latent decision mode transfer process. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect to latent probability determination mode. The flowchart which shows the flow of the latency determination mode determination process in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of the latent confirmation mode transfer process in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the watermelon symbol as a special symbol in 3rd Embodiment, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the cherry symbol as a special symbol in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of prior production control processing. The flowchart which shows the flow of prior production execution processing. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of prior production. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern in 4th Embodiment. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a special symbol determination table. The flowchart which shows the flow of a special symbol determination process.

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

  A special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. Further, in the following description, the special symbol variation game and the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram may be collectively referred to as “symbol variation game”.

  Then, in the special symbol display device 12, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. Also, in the effect display device 11, the decorative display of the decorative drawing is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped before the game ends, and the decorative drawings in each column are confirmed simultaneously with the end of the game. Stopped display. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbols is changing. “Temporary stop display” means that the symbols are shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display device 12 and the effect display device 11, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is simultaneously started and ended simultaneously.

  The effect display device 11 includes, for each column, an initial blank symbol Q (hereinafter simply referred to as “blank”) which is a kind of blank symbol imitating the shape of the numerical symbols N and [circle] from [1] to [7]. "Design Q") is displayed as a decorative drawing. The blank symbol is a symbol arranged between each numeric symbol N, and is a symbol that does not indicate that the big hit lottery is won.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 11 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 12, and the effect display device 11 is arranged so as to stand out in front of the player. Yes. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display contents of the effect display device 11 in which display effects (for example, reach effects, etc.) are performed with various images in front of his / her eyes rather than the special symbol display device 12, and the effect display A big hit or loss is recognized from the symbol combination derived and displayed in the symbol variation game of the device 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, nine symbol display positions D1 to D9 are defined in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, and the left column (first symbol column) R1 and the middle column (second column). Three symbol rows, that is, a symbol row (R2) and a right column (third symbol row) R3 are displayed in a variable manner. These nine symbol display positions D1 to D9 are arranged in three rows so as to be an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three columns so as to be left, middle, and right in the horizontal direction.

  The left column R1 includes an upper symbol display position D1 for the first column located at the top when viewed from the player in the left column R1 and a middle for the first column positioned at the center when viewed from the player. The symbol display position D2 and the lower symbol display position D3 for the first row located at the bottom when viewed from the player side are associated with each other. And in these symbol display positions D1-D3, when symbols are variably displayed in the order described in detail later in the left column R1, three consecutive decorations are displayed.

  The middle row R2 includes a second row upper symbol display position D4 that is located at the top when viewed from the player and a middle portion for the second row that is located at the center when viewed from the player side. The symbol display position D5 is associated with the second symbol lower symbol display position D6 located at the bottom when viewed from the player side. In these symbol display positions D4 to D6, when the symbols are variably displayed in the order described in detail later in the middle row R2, three consecutive decorations are displayed.

  Further, in the right column R3, in the right column R3, the upper symbol display position D7 for the third column located at the top when viewed from the player, and the middle for the third column positioned at the center when viewed from the player side. The symbol display position D8 is associated with the lower symbol display position D9 for the third row located at the bottom when viewed from the player side. In these symbol display positions D7 to D9, when symbols are variably displayed in the order described in detail later in the right column R3, three consecutive decorative symbols are displayed.

  With this configuration, in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, the left column R1 is arranged on the left side of the middle column R2, and the right column R3 is arranged on the right side of the middle column R2, and each of these columns R1 to R3 is arranged. Then, for each column, a variable display (vertical scroll display) is performed in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom as viewed from the player. In each of the columns R1 to R3, when the numerical symbol N is stopped and displayed at the upper and lower symbol display positions across the central symbol display position, the blank symbol Q is stopped and displayed at the central symbol display position. When the numerical symbol N is stopped and displayed, the blank symbol Q is stopped and displayed at the upper and lower symbol display positions across the central symbol display position.

  In the left column R1, the numerical symbol N and the blank symbol Q are as follows: 7 → ○ → 6 → ○ → 5 → ○ → 4 → ○ → 3 → ○ → 2 → ○ → 1 → ○ → 7 ... The numbers change alternately and the numbers become smaller in order, and when it becomes 1, it changes in the order of returning to 7 (◯ indicates the blank symbol Q). On the other hand, the middle row R2 and the right row R3 are as follows: 1 → ○ → 2 → ○ → 3 → ○ → 4 → ○ → 5 → ○ → 6 → ○ → 7 → ○ → 1 ... The figure Q changes alternately and the number increases in order, and when it becomes 7, it changes in the order of returning to 1. In the present embodiment, the order in which symbols are displayed in the order as described above in each of the columns R1 to R3 is defined as the display order.

  In the effect display device 11, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed at the first symbol upper symbol display position D1, the second symbol upper symbol display position D4, and the third symbol upper symbol display position D7 is effective. The effective line L1 in which the symbol combination is effective is formed by these three symbol display positions D1, D4, and D7. Further, in the effect display device 11, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed in the first symbol middle symbol display position D2, the second symbol middle symbol display position D5, and the third symbol middle symbol display position D8 is effective. Thus, an effective line L2 in which the symbol combination is valid is formed by these three symbol display positions D2, D5, and D8. In the effect display device 11, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed in the first symbol lower symbol display position D3, the second symbol lower symbol display position D6, and the third symbol lower symbol display position D9 is effective. Thus, an effective line L3 in which the symbol combination is effective is formed by these three symbol display positions D3, D6, and D9.

  In the effect display device 11, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed in the first symbol upper symbol display position D1, the second symbol middle symbol display position D5, and the third symbol lower symbol display position D9 is effective. Thus, an effective line L4 in which the symbol combination is valid is formed by these three symbol display positions D1, D5, and D9. In the effect display device 11, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed in the first symbol lower symbol display position D3, the second symbol middle symbol display position D5, and the third symbol upper symbol display position D7 is effective. The effective line L5 in which the symbol combination is effective is formed by these three symbol display positions D3, D5, and D7.

  The effective line L1 is formed so as to extend linearly in the horizontal direction on the upper side of the effect display device 11, and the effective line L2 is formed to extend linearly in the horizontal direction in the center of the effect display device 11, and further, the effective line L3. Is formed so as to extend linearly in the lateral direction on the lower side of the effect display device 11. Further, the effective line L4 is formed so as to extend linearly in the diagonally downward direction (or diagonally upward to the left) of the effect display device 11, and the effective line L5 is diagonally upward (rightward of the effect display device 11). Alternatively, it is formed so as to extend linearly in a slanting direction downward to the left). With this configuration, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a 5-line machine including an effect display device 11 that can form five effective lines L1 to L5.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, when the player side sees the variation of the symbol row in the order of the left column R1, the right column R3, and the middle column R2, the decorative illustration is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol row by the variation stop. The In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column R1 is the first stop column, the right column R3 is the second stop column, the middle column R2 is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column R1 and the right column R3 is a reach forming row that forms a reach.

  In the present embodiment, when the change is stopped in the order of the left column R1, the right column R3, and the middle column R2, and the symbols are temporarily displayed, the following reach state is displayed on the effect display device 11. It is possible. A reach state is not displayed on the effective lines L1 to L3 at the same time, and one reach state (single reach) is present on any one of the effective lines L1, L2 and L3. It can be displayed. In addition, the reach state can be displayed on the effective line L4 and the effective line L5 at the same time, and two reach states (double reach) can be displayed on the two effective lines L4 and L5.

  In this embodiment, a reach line is formed by an effective line on which the reach state is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the middle row R2 is the final variation stop row where the variation is finally stopped in the reach state, and the second row upper symbol display position D4, the second row middle symbol display position D5, and the second row Any symbol display position of the column lower symbol display position D6 is the final symbol display position on the reach line where the reach is formed. Specifically, when a single reach is formed using the effective line L1 as a reach line, the upper symbol display position D4 for the second column is the final symbol display position. Further, when the single reach is formed with the effective line L2 as the reach line, the middle symbol display position D5 for the second row is the final symbol display position. When the single line is formed with the effective line L3 as the reach line, the second symbol lower symbol display position D6 is the final symbol display position. Further, when the double reach is formed by using the effective lines L4 and L5 as the reach lines, the second symbol middle symbol display position D5 is the final symbol display position for each of the two reach lines.

  And in this embodiment, when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery for the symbol combination formed by the same symbol of the three rows of ornaments displayed on the active lines L1 to L5, the effect display device 11 is a jackpot symbol combination based on a decorative drawing to be confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, when the symbol combination formed by including the symbol combination or the blank symbol Q formed without the three symbols displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 as the same symbol, is determined in the internal lottery. It is set as a symbol combination that is out of place by a decorative drawing that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. When the three rows of decorative drawings do not have the same design, the case where all of the three rows of decorative drawings are different or the case where the two rows of decorative drawings are the same design and the one row of decorative drawings is different is included. For example, the symbol combinations that are out of decoration are [123], [115], [767], [◯ 89], and the like. In addition, the symbol combination ([XXX]) consisting only of the blank symbol Q is also an off-line symbol combination, and even if the same blank symbol Q is aligned on the effective lines L1 to L5, the symbol variation game is a big hit. Don't be.

  The effect display device 11 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol combination of the decorative display of the effect display device 11 are supported, and when the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol is displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. The symbol combination by the corresponding decorative drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  A start winning opening 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed below the effect display device 11. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The start winning opening 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game balls can easily enter, while the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance and the game balls enter. It is in a closed state that is difficult to ball. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the start opening switch SW1.

  Below the start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game balls with the count switch SW2. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

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

  Also, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed below the special symbol hold display device 13 in the game board 10. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as a “general symbol game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol is performed. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp with a lens cover. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (a lottery per common symbol to be described later) indicating whether or not the bonus symbol lottery is performed separately from the big hit lottery.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has passed is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW3. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easier for the game ball to enter the start winning opening 15, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the symbol variation game and the prize ball. be able to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The jackpot for symbol ZA is set to “16 times” for the specified number of rounds, and the round game time is set to “25 seconds.” Regardless of the game status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, The probable change state and the change state are given until winning. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZA is indicated as “probability big hit A”.

  The big hit of symbol ZB is set to “16 times” for the specified number of rounds, and the round game time is set to “25 seconds”, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the next big hit lottery after the big hit game ends Gives a probable state until winning. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol ZB gives a variable state where the variable upper limit number of times is 100 regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery. In the following description, the jackpot of the symbol ZB is indicated as “probability 100 times jackpot B”.

  The jackpot of the symbol ZC is set to “16 times” for the specified number of rounds, and the round game time is set to “25 seconds.” Regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, Do not grant. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol ZC gives a variable state where the variable upper limit number of times is 100 regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol ZC is indicated as “non-probable big hit C”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, a normal mode M1, a first latent accuracy mode M2, a second latent accuracy mode M3, a confirmation mode M4, and a latent accuracy confirmation mode M5 are set as the effect modes in the present embodiment.

  The normal mode M1 is an effect mode set when “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. The normal mode M1 is a rendering mode with the lowest degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as a certainty expectation degree of expectation) to which a certain variation state is given, as compared with other rendering modes.

  The first latent accuracy mode M2 is an effect mode that is set when “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. The first latent accuracy mode M2 is an effect mode in which the probability variation expectation is higher than that in the normal mode M1, and the probability variation expectation is lower than in the confirmation mode M4 and the latent probability confirmation mode M5.

  The second latent mode M3 is an effect mode that is set when "low accuracy + variation" or "high accuracy + variation". The second latent accuracy mode M3 is a production mode that has a higher probability change probability than the normal mode M1, and a lower probability change probability than the confirmation mode M4 and the latent probability determination mode M5.

  The confirmation mode M4 is an effect mode that is set when “high accuracy + variation exists”. The confirmation mode M4 is an effect mode in which the probability change expectation is higher than the normal mode M1, the first latent accuracy mode M2, and the second latent accuracy mode M3. The confirmation mode M4 is a high-confirmation effect mode.

  The latent determination mode M5 is an effect mode that is set when “high accuracy + no change”. The latent certainty mode M5 is an effect mode that has a high probability change probability as compared with the normal mode M1, the first latent certain mode M2, and the second latent certain mode M3. In addition, the latent probability determination mode M5 is a high-accuracy finalization mode.

  In each effect mode, a background image and an effect mode message set as “in OO mode” are set for each effect mode. By displaying an image of a background image and a message corresponding to the effect mode, the player can recognize the current effect mode. In the confirmation mode M4, in addition to the message in the effect mode, a confirmation message for notifying that the probability variation state indicated by “probably changing” is given is also displayed.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 3, a transition mode of the production mode associated with each type of jackpot will be described. Note that “A” to “C” in FIG. 3 correspond to the types of jackpots described above.

First, the transition mode of the production mode at the time of winning the probable big hit A will be described.
When winning the promising big hit A, regardless of the game state at the time of the big win lottery win and the type of effect mode that has been set, after the big hit game is finished, the mode shifts to the fixed mode M4.

Next, a transition mode of the effect mode in the 100 probability big hit B and the non-probable big hit C will be described.
When the winning 100 is a big hit B or the non-probable big hit C, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big winning lottery and the type of the set effect mode, the game shifts to the second latent probability mode M3 after the big winning game ends.

Then, after the transition to the second latent probability mode M3, when the variable speed upper limit number of symbol variation game is executed, the transition from the second latent probability mode M3 to the first latent probability mode M2 is performed with the end of the variable speed state. .
Further, when the normal mode M1 is set, if the transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the first latent probability mode M2 performed when a predetermined variation pattern is selected, the normal mode M1 is selected. Transition to the first latent mode M2. On the other hand, when the first latent probability mode M2 is set and the winning lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the normal mode M1 performed when a predetermined variation pattern is selected, the first latent probability mode M2 is selected. The mode M2 is shifted to the normal mode M1.

  In addition, when the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no change” or the first latent accuracy mode M2 of “high accuracy + no change” is set, the normal mode M1 is set when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied. Alternatively, the first latent accuracy mode M2 shifts to the latent accuracy determination mode M5.

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number at predetermined intervals. . The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The 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 (big hit determination value, reach determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. Note that the number of jackpot determination values varies depending on the presence or absence of a probability variation state. Specifically, it is determined that the set value of the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state is larger than the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state.

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

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

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

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

Hereinafter, the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the deviation variation pattern P1, “normal variation” is set as the variation content. In the “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the symbol variation display is performed for a time that can be visually recognized by the player, and then the symbols in each column are subjected to a predetermined variation stop order (left column R1 → right column R3 → The variation is stopped according to the middle row R2), and the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in each row.

  In the outlier reach fluctuation patterns P2 and P3, “normal reach (indicated as“ NR ”in the figure)” or “super reach (indicated as“ SR ”in the figure)” is set as the fluctuation contents. In the big hit variation patterns P4 and P5, “normal reach” or “super reach” is set as the variation content.

  In the normal reach, after the start of the symbol variation game, the symbols are stopped in the left column R1 and the right column R3 at the same timing as the variation pattern P1, the reach is formed, and the normal reach is started. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the formation of the reach, the symbols are derived in the middle row R2, and the off symbol or the big hit symbol including the reach formation symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In the super reach, after starting the symbol variation game, the symbols are stopped in the left column R1 and the right column R3 at the same timing as the variation pattern P1, and the normal reach is started. Then, the super reach which developed the normal reach is started. Then, after elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the super reach, the symbols are derived to the middle row R2, and the off symbol or the jackpot symbol including the reach formation symbol is confirmed and displayed.

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

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

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. Determine whether. When this determination result is negative (the number of stored memories is not less than 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 is added). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game ball detected by the start winning opening 15 as a start holding ball. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved memory number, and based on the read special figure distribution random number value. The jackpot symbol in the figure is determined as a special symbol for the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can determine the type of jackpot based on the acquired special figure distribution random number value. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the big hit selects the big hit fluctuation pattern (big hit fluctuation patterns P4 and P5). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a value that makes a big hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number, and compares the reach determination random number with the reach determination value to determine whether or not reach is reached (reach lottery )I do. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a definite stop state because the reach has been won in the reach lottery. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects an outlier reach fluctuation pattern (outlier reach fluctuation patterns P2 and P3). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects a deviation fluctuation pattern (a deviation fluctuation pattern P1). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command.

  In addition, when the special control designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a displays a symbol combination of decorations to be confirmed and stopped on the production display device 11 according to the command and an effective line for displaying the symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as a confirmed effective line). Determined). In this embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the effective line L3 (the first symbol lower symbol display position D3, the second symbol lower symbol display position D6, the third symbol lower symbol display position D9) as a reference line. A symbol to be displayed on the effective line L3 is determined. The reference line is an effective line on which a symbol combination for displaying a symbol combination of a decorative drawing that is determined to be confirmed and stopped on the confirmed effective line is displayed. When the symbols to be displayed on the effective line L3 are determined in this way, the symbols displayed at the other symbol display positions are inevitably determined according to the display order of the symbols in the columns R1 to R3.

  For example, when the symbol combination of [777] is displayed on the effective line L1, the CPU 31a for effect control displays [1] at the lower symbol display position D3 for the first column and the lower symbol display position D6 for the second column. [6], [6] is determined as the third symbol lower symbol display position D9. In the present embodiment, the symbol is determined using the effective line L3 as the reference line for symbol determination, but the reference line may be changed to another effective line.

  When the symbol ZA is designated as a special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination [777] capable of recognizing the probability variation jackpot A. On the other hand, when the symbols ZB and ZC are instructed as special symbols, the effect control CPU 31a can select any one of the jackpot symbol combinations [111] to [666] capable of recognizing the probability variation 100 big hit B or the non-probable variation big hit C. To decide.

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special figure, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative figure. At this time, when the outlier reach variation pattern is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol as a decorative drawing. On the other hand, when the deviation variation pattern is instructed, the effect-controlling CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that does not include the reach symbol as a decoration. Moreover, CPU31a for effect control which determined the symbol combination of the decoration drawing determines which of the effective lines L1-L5 the fixed stop display of the determined symbol combination of the decoration drawing is displayed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image data. Thereafter, when an all symbols stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a uses the effective line L3 as a reference line for symbol determination, and determines the symbol combination based on the determined decoration on the determined final effective line. Stop and display the symbol variation game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative display of the effect display device 11, and the image display unit based on the measured time and image data. The image displayed on the GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines the decorative pattern designating the symbol combination to be displayed on the reference line (in the present embodiment, the effective line L3), thereby displaying it at the other symbol display positions. The symbols to be displayed are inevitably determined according to the display order of the symbols in the columns R1 to R3. That is, the number of reach lines, the position of the effective line for stopping and displaying the symbol combination, and the decoration (such as the reach formation symbol) are inevitably determined.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command, information (flag or the like) indicating the state of probability change or shortage is set in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state or a change state depending on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c.

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the transition of the effect mode in a transition mode according to the trigger of the mode transition when the trigger for the transition of the predetermined mode arrives. The effect control CPU 31a grasps the set effect mode by setting a mode flag (information) indicating the type of effect mode in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment configured as described above, the blank symbol Q is normally positioned as a symbol that is out of place, but only when there is no change, the blank symbol Q displayed on the confirmed effective line is It may change to a special blank symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) which is a kind of blank symbol. When the blank symbols Q in all the rows are continuously changed to the special symbols in the confirmed effective line over the symbol variation game of the prescribed number of times (four times in this embodiment), the above-mentioned prescribed conditions are satisfied. Is considered. Then, the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no change” or the first latent mode M2 of “high accuracy + no change” can be shifted to the latent determination mode M5 of “high accuracy + no change”. It has become. At this time, the blank symbol Q may not be changed to a special symbol on the same effective line in all four symbol variation games, and if the effective line determined as the confirmed effective line is different, the blank symbol Q is The active line that changes to a special symbol may be different in the four symbol variation games. In the present embodiment, shifting to the latent probability determination mode M5 corresponds to a suggestion regarding the special state grant state. In this embodiment, the probability variation state corresponds to a special state.

  Hereinafter, a success pattern in which the change from the blank symbol Q to the special symbol is regarded as success and a failure pattern in which the change from the blank symbol Q to the special symbol is regarded as failure will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). .

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol that triggers the transition to the latent probability determining mode M5 is a soldier blank symbol H (hereinafter, referred to as a “hunter symbol H”), which is a kind of blank symbol imitating soldiers.

  In this embodiment, when the blank symbol Q is temporarily stopped and displayed on the confirmed effective line when the fluctuation of the left column R1, the middle column R2, and the right column R3 is stopped, the blank symbol Q is not changed, and the blank symbol Q is There is a case where it changes to a military symbol H. In addition, when the blank symbol Q changes to the military symbol H, any one of the case where the blank symbol Q of all the columns changes to the military symbol H, the left column R1, the middle column R2, and the right column R3. Or there is a case where two rows of blank symbols Q change to military symbols H.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), a pattern in which the blank symbol Q of all the rows has changed to a military symbol H on the confirmed effective line is positioned as a success pattern. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), among the left column R1, the middle column R2, and the right column R3 in the confirmed effective line, the one in which the blank symbol Q does not change to the military symbol H is positioned as a failure pattern. It has been.

  Incidentally, when the effective line L1 is determined as the confirmed effective line, and it is determined that the blank symbol Q is displayed on the effective line L1, the symbol display positions D1, D4, D7 and the symbol display positions D3, D6, D9 are determined. A blank symbol Q is displayed on each. In such a case, since the symbol display positions D3, D6, D9 do not form the effective line L1 determined as the confirmed effective line, the blank symbol Q displayed at the symbol display positions D3, D6, D9 is changed to the military symbol H. There is no change.

Hereinafter, the control contents for shifting to the latent probability determination mode M5 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the effect control CPU 31a confirms the input variation pattern designation command, and determines whether or not the big hit lottery and the reach lottery are lost (step S11). When this determination result is negative, that is, when the outlier reach fluctuation pattern P2, P3 or the big hit fluctuation pattern P4, P5 is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a counts in the effect control RAM 31c in all columns. The “change count” indicating the number of times the blank symbol Q has changed to the military symbol H is reset (step S12). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the latent probability determination mode transition process. As a result, the number of changes is added when the deviation variation pattern P1 is continuously selected.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, that is, when the deviation variation pattern P1 is instructed, the presentation control CPU 31a combines the outliers with the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] on the confirmed effective line. Is determined whether or not to be confirmed and stopped (step S13). When this determination is negative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S12.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control executes a symbol change lottery for determining whether or not the blank symbol Q displayed on the confirmed effective line is changed to the military symbol H. Then, the effect control CPU 31a wins the symbol change lottery and determines whether or not it is determined to change the blank symbol Q to the military symbol H (step S14).

  When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines one of the success patterns and the failure patterns described in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). Then, the production control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is determined to change the blank symbol Q of all the rows in the confirmed effective line to the military symbol H, that is, whether or not the success pattern has been determined (step S15). .

  When the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of changes (step S16). Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of changes counted in the effect control RAM 31c has reached the specified number of times "4 times" (step S17). If this determination result is negative, the number of symbol variation games in which the blank symbol Q of all the columns in the confirmed effective line has been changed to the military symbol H has not reached the specified number of times, so the effect control CPU 31a The confirmation mode transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S17 is affirmative, the number of symbol variation games in which the blank symbol Q of all the columns in the confirmed effective line is changed to the military symbol H has reached the specified number of times. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control confirms the mode flag and information (flag and the like) indicating the state of addition of the probability variation state and the variation state, and the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no variation” or “high accuracy + variation”. It is determined whether or not the first latent probability mode M2 “no short” is set (step S18).

  When the determination result in step S18 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the latent-acknowledgement mode transition process without shifting to the latent-accuracy confirmation mode M5. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S18 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control sets a mode flag (information) indicating the latent probability determination mode M5 in the RAM 31c for effect control (step S19), and performs the latent probability determination mode transition process. finish. In the latent probability determination mode M5, after the predetermined number of times (fourth) of the symbol variation game, the transition is made at the start of the next symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S14 is negative (the symbol change lottery is not won), the effect control CPU 31a does not change the blank symbol Q to the military symbol H (step S20). Then, as in step S12, the effect control CPU 31a resets the number of changes (step S22), and ends the latent confirmation mode switching process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is negative, that is, the blank symbol Q is not changed to the supply symbol H in any one of the left column R1, the middle column R2, and the right column R3 in the confirmed effective line. If determined, the blank symbol Q in any one or two of the left column R1, the middle column R2, and the right column R3 is changed to the military symbol H (step S21). Then, as in step S12, the effect control CPU 31a resets the number of changes (step S22), and ends the latent confirmation mode switching process.

  By executing such control, when the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no change” or the first latent accuracy mode M2 is set, in the four symbol variation games that are continuously shifted When the blank symbols Q of all the rows in the confirmed effective line are changed to the military symbols H, the process proceeds to the latent probability confirming mode M5.

Hereinafter, the flow from the normal mode M1 or the first latent accuracy mode M2 to the latent accuracy determination mode M5 will be described together with its operation according to FIG.
In FIG. 8, it is assumed that the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no change” is set. In FIGS. 8A to 8H, “effective line L2” is determined as the determined effective line, and the symbol combination of the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] is determined and stopped on the effective line L2. It is assumed that it is determined to be displayed. Further, in step S15 shown in FIG. 7, it is assumed that it is determined that the blank symbols Q of all the columns in the confirmed effective line are changed to the military symbols H.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), after the start of symbol variation, the blank symbol Q is temporarily stopped and displayed at symbol display positions D2, D5, and D8 located on the effective line L2. And since it is determined that the blank symbol Q of all the rows in the confirmed effective line (effective line L2) is changed to the military symbol H, the blank symbol Q temporarily stopped and displayed at the symbol display positions D2, D5 and D8 is Then, after the effect, as shown in FIG. At this time, the blank symbol Q changes in the order of left column R1 → right column R3 → middle column R2. Originally, the blank symbol Q is positioned as an outlier symbol, but the change from the blank symbol Q to the military symbol H suggests that the player may have been suggested about the state of grant of any privilege in the game. I will embrace it. Note that the “suggestion” in the present embodiment includes being notified even when a privilege is not given.

  Thereafter, despite the fact that the blank symbol Q of all the rows in the confirmed active line has changed to the military symbol H, the next symbol variation game (second time) is started without any notification. As a result, the player becomes aware that the fact that the blank symbol Q in all rows changes to the military symbol H is not a big hit, and is discouraged once.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the second symbol variation game, the blank symbol Q is temporarily stopped and displayed at the symbol display positions D2, D5, and D8 located on the active line L2. Thereafter, the blank symbol Q temporarily stopped and displayed at the symbol display positions D2, D5, and D8 is changed to a military symbol H as shown in FIG. Thus, in the next game, when the blank symbol Q of all the rows changes to the military symbol H, the player suggests that the change from the blank symbol Q to the military symbol H indicates the state of grant of any benefit. You will have the expectation that it is.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8 (e), (f), (g), and (h), in the third and fourth symbol variation games as well, as in the first and second symbol variation games, all columns are blank. Symbol Q changes to a military symbol. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), the symbol variation game in which the blank symbol Q of all the rows in the confirmed effective line is changed to the military symbol H is performed four times in succession. As shown, at the start of the next symbol variation game, the normal mode M1 is shifted to the latent probability determination mode M5. As a result, the player recognizes that when the blank symbol Q changes to the military symbol H, there is a possibility of shifting to the latent probability determination mode M5. Then, since the latent probability determination mode M5 is set as an effect mode that can be shifted only when the probability variation state is given, the player can recognize that the probability variation state is given. It becomes.

  Next, according to FIGS. 8A and 8J, the flow in the case where the blank symbols Q of all the columns in the confirmed effective line do not change to the military symbols H will be described. 8 (a) and 8 (j), “effective line L2” is determined as the determined effective line, and the symbol pattern combination of the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] is determined and stopped on the effective line L2. It is assumed that it is determined to be displayed. However, in step S15 shown in FIG. 7, it is assumed that it has not been determined to change the blank symbol Q of all the columns in the confirmed effective line to the military symbol H.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), once the blank symbol Q is stopped and displayed at the symbol display positions D2, D5, and D8 located on the effective line L2, the player displays the blank displayed on the effective line L2. The symbol Q changes to the military symbol H, and it is desired to shift to the latent determination mode M5. However, as shown in FIG. 8 (j), the blank symbol Q in all rows is accompanied by an effect, but the blank symbol Q at the specific symbol display position (in this example, symbol display position D5) does not change to the military symbol H. become. Then, on the active line L2, a symbol combination with different blank symbols indicated by “Hyogi Symbol H / Blank Symbol Q / Battle Symbol H” is confirmed and stopped and the symbol variation game is ended. Thus, the player recognizes that when the blank symbol Q is once stopped and displayed, the blank symbol Q may or may not change to the military symbol H.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The combination of symbols with a special symbol changed from the blank symbol Q on the effective lines L1 to L5 without changing the role of “notifying that the jackpot lottery is not won”, which is the original role of the blank symbol. Is continuously displayed for a specified number of times (four times in the embodiment), the state of giving a special state (in the embodiment, if the probability variation state is assigned, be sure to shift to the latent probability determination mode M5). ) Is suggested. For this reason, gameability can be improved using a blank symbol, without changing the original role which a blank symbol has (notification of not having won the big hit lottery).

  (2) The role of “notifying that the jackpot lottery is not won”, which is the original role of the blank symbol, is not changed, and the special symbol changed from the same blank symbol Q on the effective lines L1 to L5. When the symbol combination is displayed continuously for a specified number of times (four times in the embodiment), an indication regarding the state of probability change is given. For this reason, it is possible to improve the playability by using the blank symbol without changing the original role of the blank symbol.

  (3) After the blank symbol Q is temporarily stopped and displayed in all rows, the blank symbol Q in all rows changes to the military symbol H, the blank symbol Q in all rows does not change to the military symbol H, There is a case where a specific one or two rows of blank symbols Q change to a military symbol H. Then, when the blank symbols Q in all the rows have changed to the military symbols H, the normal mode M1 or the first latent accuracy mode M2 can be shifted to the latent accuracy determination mode M5. Such a change mode enables the player to be interested in the change mode of the blank symbol Q when the blank symbol Q is once stopped and displayed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 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 variation contents of the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended can be prefetched. In addition, when the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended becomes “out of” four times in succession, the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change” When the 1 latent accuracy mode M2 is set, the mode shifts to the latent accuracy confirmation mode M5.

First, prefetch command setting processing related to prefetching as to whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in the reserved symbol variation game matches the value that is the jackpot will be described.
The pre-read command setting process starts a symbol variation game corresponding to the entered ball, which judgment value matches with the random number value acquired when the ball is detected at the start winning opening 15 in the special symbol input process. This is a process for making a determination in advance (in advance) and setting a prefetch command that indicates the result of the prior determination. More specifically, whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value that matches the value to be a jackpot, and whether or not the acquired reach determination random number is a value to match the value to be reached It comes to judge. The prefetch command setting process is executed by the main control CPU 30a. The prefetch command setting process is continuously executed after the special symbol input process is completed.

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

  First, when the big hit determination random number is acquired, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability variation flag and identifies whether or not the probability variation state is set. Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the game ball in the start winning opening 15 in correspondence with the number of reserved memories, and the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the symbol variation game that is the object of the prior determination Is read. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value matches a value indicating a jackpot in the current gaming state. The aforementioned “value indicating jackpot” is configured to include a jackpot determination value.

  When the read jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot value, the main control CPU 30a executes a prefetch command that indicates that the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot value and indicates the number of reserved memories. It is set in the control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, when the read value does not coincide with the value indicating the big hit, the main control CPU 30a stores the game ball in accordance with the number of reserved storages when the game ball enters the start winning opening 15, and is determined as a target of prior determination. The reach determination random number corresponding to the symbol variation game is read. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value matches the value indicating reach. The above-described “value indicating reach” includes a reach determination value. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a read-ahead command instructing that the reach determination random number value matches the value indicating reach and the number of reserved memories in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the read value does not match the value indicating reach, the main control CPU 30a sends a prefetch command indicating that the reach determination random number value does not match the value indicating reach and the number of reserved memories to the main control RAM 30c. Set to. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a executes the prefetch command setting process before the special symbol start process, so that the value of the big hit determination random number acquired before the start of the symbol variation game matches the value indicating the big hit Therefore, the main control CPU 30a functions as a determination unit.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the contents of control for shifting to the latent probability determination mode M5 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 31a for effect control is configured to execute the latent confirmation mode determination process shown in FIG. 9 after the prefetch command setting process is completed and triggered by the input of the prefetch command.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the reach determination random number is not coincident with the value indicating reach and a pre-read command instructing the reserved storage number “4” is input (step S31). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the latent probability determination mode determination process. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a receives a prefetch command for instructing that the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the value indicating the jackpot or the prefetch command for instructing that the value of the reach determination random number matches the value indicating the reach. If entered, the mode is not shifted to the latent confirmation mode M5. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a gives an instruction to make a mistake, but also does not shift to the latent confirmation mode M5 when a pre-read command that indicates a reserved memory number other than the reserved memory number “4” is input.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S31 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control confirms whether or not reach variation is sandwiched in the middle (step S32). In step S32, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the following prefetch command is stored before the prefetch command determined in step S31. That is, the presentation control CPU 31a receives a prefetch command that instructs that the value of the big hit determination random number matches the value indicating the big hit or the prefetch command that specifies that the value of the reach determination random number matches the value that indicates the reach. It is determined whether it is not stored. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control confirms whether or not the reach variation is sandwiched in the middle.

  When the determination result of step S32 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the latent probability determination mode determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S32 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control confirms the mode flag and information (such as a flag) indicating the probability variation state and the variation state provision state and confirms that “high accuracy + no variation”. It is determined whether the normal mode M1 or the first latent accuracy mode M2 of “high accuracy + no change” is set (step S33). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the latent probability determination mode determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S33 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the transition to the latent probability determination mode M5 (step S34) and ends the latent probability determination mode determination process. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control makes an affirmative determination in step S33, the execution flag indicating that the transition to the latent probability determination mode M5 has been determined is a value indicating that the transition to the latent probability determination mode M5 has been determined. “1” is set.

  Next, the contents of control for shifting to the latent probability determination mode M5 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control CPU 31a executes the latent probability determination mode transition processing shown in FIG. 10 every time a variation pattern designation command is input after the latent probability determination mode determination processing shown in FIG. 9 ends.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the execution flag (step S41). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the latent probability determination mode transition process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S41 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the input variation pattern is a deviation variation pattern (step S42). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the latent probability determination mode transition process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S42 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the confirmed effective line to stop and display the symbol combination of the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] (step S43). Subsequently, the production control CPU 31a changes the blank symbols Q of all the rows in the confirmed effective line to the military symbols H (step S44).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of changes (step S45). Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of changes counted in the effect control RAM 31c has reached the prescribed number of times “4 times” (step S46). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the latent probability determination mode transition process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S46 is affirmative, the number of symbol variation games in which the blank symbol Q of all the columns in the confirmed effective line is changed to the military symbol H has reached the specified number of times. As a result, the effect control CPU 31a sets a mode flag (information) indicating the latent probability determination mode M5 in the effect control RAM 31c (step S47). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a resets the number of changes and sets a value “0” indicating that the process for shifting to the latent probability determination mode M5 is completed in the execution flag (step S48). The mode transition process ends. The effect control CPU 31a shifts to the latent probability determination mode M5 at the start of the next symbol variation game after the symbol variation game to be prefetched (the symbol variation game based on the prefetch command) ends.

  By executing such control, when the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no change” or the first latent mode M2 of “high accuracy + no change” is set, it is continuously shifted. In the four symbol variation games, when the blank symbol Q of all the rows changes to the military symbol H, the mode shifts from the normal mode M1 or the first latent accuracy mode M2 to the latent probability determination mode M5.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (3) of the first embodiment.
(4) As shown in FIG. 9, the value of the random number for reach determination does not match the value indicating reach, and a prefetch command for instructing the reserved storage number “4” is input. When not pinched, it is possible to shift from the normal mode M1 or the first latent accuracy mode M2 to the latent accuracy determination mode M5. As a result, when the normal mode M1 of “high accuracy + no change” or the first latent accuracy mode M2 of “high accuracy + no change” is set, the game that is continuously out of play continuously four times If so, it is possible to shift to the latent probability determination mode M5 without fail.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 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 pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the blank symbol Q is configured to be changed to a special symbol other than the military symbol H. As shown in FIG. 11A, the special symbols excluding the military symbol H are a watermelon blank symbol S (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon symbol S”), which is a kind of a blank symbol imitating the shape of a watermelon, and FIG. As shown in (b), it is a cherry blank symbol T (hereinafter referred to as “cherry symbol T”) which is a kind of blank symbol imitating a cherry shape. Then, in the symbol variation game that is performed before the symbol variation game to be prefetched, when the blank symbol Q of all the columns in the confirmed effective line changes to the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S, at different rates, respectively. The big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation game to be prefetched is suggested. Further, the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation game to be prefetched differs depending on the number of symbol variation games in which the blank symbol Q has changed to the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S.

  In this embodiment, there is no change from the blank symbol Q to the special symbol in the symbol variation game to be prefetched, and the blank symbol Q to the special symbol in the symbol variation game one time before the symbol variation game to be prefetched. The change comes to an end. In the present embodiment, an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot by changing the blank symbol Q to the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S across a plurality of symbol variation games is indicated as a prior effect.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 12, the control content performed in order to perform prior production is demonstrated. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute the pre-effect control process shown in FIG. 12 after the prefetch command setting process is completed and triggered by the input of the prefetch command.

  First, when the prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 31a confirms whether or not reach fluctuation is sandwiched in the middle (step S51). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the pre-effect control process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S51 is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach determination random number coincides with the value indicating reach and a prefetch command indicating the reserved storage number “3” is input (step S51). S52).

  When the determination result in step S52 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control executes an execution lottery (for example, 1/10) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-effect, and determines whether or not the lottery is won. (Step S53). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the pre-effect control process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S53 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines execution of the prior effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines that execution of the prior effect has been determined, and that the reach determination random number value coincides with the value indicating reach, and that a pre-read command for instructing the reserved storage number “3” is input. The indicated value “1” is set in the execution flag (step S54). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pre-effect control process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S52 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a has input a prefetch command that indicates that the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the value indicating the jackpot and indicates the number of reserved storages “3”. Is determined (step S55). If this determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S56 without executing the execution lottery shown in step S53. The control CPU 31a for effect control, which has shifted to step S56, inputs the pre-read command for determining the execution of the pre-effect and the value of the jackpot determination random number coincides with the value indicating the jackpot and instructing the reserved storage number “3”. A value “2” indicating that this has been done is set in the execution flag. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pre-effect control process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S55 is negative, the presentation control CPU 31a has input a pre-read command that indicates that the reach determination random number value matches the value indicating reach and indicates the reserved storage number “4”. Is determined (step S57). If this determination result is affirmative, an execution lottery (for example, 1/100) is executed with a lower probability than step S53, and it is determined whether or not the lottery is won (step S58). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the pre-effect control process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S58 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control moves to step S59. The control CPU 31a for effect control, which has shifted to step S59, inputs the pre-read command for determining the execution of the pre-effect, the reach determination random number value matches the value indicating reach, and indicating the reserved storage number “4”. A value “3” indicating that this has been done is set in the execution flag. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pre-effect control process.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S57 is negative, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the value indicating the jackpot and a pre-read command for designating the reserved storage number “4” is input ( Step S60). If this determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S61 without executing the execution lottery shown in step S58. The CPU 31a for effect control, which has shifted to step S61, inputs the pre-read command for determining the execution of the pre-effect and the value of the jackpot determination random number coincides with the value indicating the jackpot and designating the reserved storage number “4”. A value “4” indicating that this has been done is set in the execution flag. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pre-effect control process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S60 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a does not match the reach determination random number value and indicates the reserved storage number “2” or “3”. Is determined (step S62). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the pre-effect control process. That is, the production control CPU 31a instructs to match the value indicating the big hit or the value indicating the reach, but indicates the prefetch command or the reach indicating the reserved storage numbers “1” and “2”. When the pre-read command for indicating the reserved storage number “1” or “4” is input, the pre-effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S62 is affirmative, an execution lottery (for example, 1/5) is executed with a higher probability than step S53, and it is determined whether or not the lottery is won (step S63). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the pre-effect control process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S63 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control moves to step S64. The CPU 31a for effect control that has shifted to step S64 indicates that the execution of the pre-effect is determined, the value of the reach determination random number does not match the value indicating reach, and indicates the number of reserved memories “2” or “3” A value “5” indicating that the prefetch command to be input is input is set in the execution flag. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pre-effect control process.

  Next, the control content performed in order to perform a prior production is demonstrated according to FIG. The presentation control CPU 31a executes the preliminary presentation execution process shown in FIG. 13 every time a variation pattern designation command is input after the preliminary presentation control process shown in FIG.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the execution flag (step S71). When the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the input variation pattern is a deviation variation pattern (step S72). When this determination result is negative, the last symbol variation game to be preliminarily produced is executed. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a finalizes and displays the jackpot symbol combination or the symbol combination of the outreach reach based on the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command in the final symbol variation game that is the target of the prior presentation. . Then, the effect control CPU 31a resets the number of changes, sets the execution flag to a value “0” indicating that the advance effect has ended (step S73), and ends the advance effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S72 is affirmative, the symbol variation game before the last round that is the target of the pre-production is executed. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a confirms and stops the symbol combination of the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] on the confirmed effective line in the symbol variation game before the final round that is the target of the prior effect. . Then, the CPU 31a for effect control changes the blank symbols Q in all rows to cherry symbols T or watermelon symbols S (step S74). At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the cherry symbol T (19/20) with a higher probability than the watermelon symbol S (for example, 1/20). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of changes (step S75), and ends the pre-effects execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S71 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “2” is set in the execution flag (step S76). When the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the input variation pattern is a deviation variation pattern (step S77). If this determination result is negative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S77 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the symbol combination of blank symbols Q indicated by [OO] to be confirmed and stopped on the confirmed effective line. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines to change the blank symbol Q of all the rows to the cherry symbol T (step S78). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S75.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S76 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether “3” or “4” is set in the execution flag (step S79). When this determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the input variation pattern is a deviation variation pattern (step S80). If this determination result is negative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S80 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the symbol combination of the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] to be confirmed and stopped on the confirmed effective line. Then, the production control CPU 31a determines to change the blank symbols Q of all the rows to the watermelon symbols S (step S81). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S75.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S79 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution flag is set to “5” (step S82). When this determination is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pre-effects execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S82 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the symbol variation game based on the input variation pattern is the final symbol variation game that is the target of the prior effect ( Step S83). In step S83, the effect control CPU 31a determines from the input prefetch command and the number of changes whether or not it is the final symbol variation game to be preliminarily produced.

  When the determination result of step S83 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S83 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines to change the blank symbol Q of all rows to the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S (step S84). At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the cherry symbol T (9/10) with a higher probability than the watermelon symbol S (for example, 1/10). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S75.

  As a result, in the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory numbers “1” and “2”, when the blank symbol Q in all the rows changes to the cherry symbol T, the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory number “3” is lost. There may be a reach or loss. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory numbers “1” and “2”, when the blank symbol Q in all the rows changes to the watermelon symbol S, the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory number “3” is lost or lost. May not be a big hit. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory number “1” to “3”, when the blank symbol Q of all the rows changes to the watermelon symbol S, the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory number “4” becomes a big hit. There are cases where it is not a big hit. That is, when the cherry symbol T is displayed in the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory numbers “1” and “2”, the symbol variable game based on the reserved memory number “3” is not determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, when the watermelon symbol S is displayed in the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory numbers “1” and “2”, the symbol variation game based on the reserved memory number “3” is out of reach or lost. May end, and there may be a case where the watermelon symbol S is displayed and the pre-production is continued even in the symbol variation game based on the stored memory number “3”. In the present embodiment, when a read-ahead command for instructing an outreach reach and the reserved storage number “4” is input, compared with a case in which a pre-read command for instructing the outreach reach and the hold storage number “3” is input. Has a lower probability of winning the execution lottery. As a result, the big hit expectation is higher when the watermelon design S is changed than the cherry design T, and the suggested big hit expectation differs depending on the type of the blank design Q after the change.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a symbol combination with the same blank symbol Q is displayed across a plurality of symbol variation games in the confirmed effective line, the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game to be prefetched is suggested. At this time, the expected jackpot expectation varies depending on the type of the blank symbol Q after the change, and the symbol variation game necessary for suggesting the jackpot expectation varies.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 14, the flow of the pre-effect in the case of a big hit will be described together with the operation. In FIGS. 14A to 14H, it is assumed that the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the value indicating the jackpot, and a prefetch command for designating the reserved storage number “4” is input. In addition, since the prefetch command is input, it is assumed that it is determined that the blank symbols Q in all the rows are changed to the watermelon symbols S in the first to third symbol variation games that are the targets of the pre-production. Further, it is assumed that the big hit variation pattern P5 is selected in the fourth symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-production.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the first symbol variation game with a pre-production, after the symbol variation starts, the symbol display positions D2, D5, which are located on the confirmed effective line (the effective line L2 in this example). The blank symbol Q is temporarily stopped and displayed at D8. Then, the blank symbols Q of all the columns in the confirmed effective line (effective line L2) change to a watermelon symbol S as shown in FIG. At this time, the blank symbol Q changes in the order of left column R1 → right column R3 → middle column R2. Then, the symbol combination of the watermelon symbol S changed from the blank symbol Q on the active line L2 is confirmed and stopped and the first symbol variation game is ended. As a result, the player can determine that the blank symbol Q is derived and the blank symbol Q is changed to the watermelon symbol S in the next symbol variation game even though the blank symbol Q is positioned as an outlier symbol. Would want.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), in the second symbol variation game with a pre-production, after the symbol variation starts, the symbol display position D3 located on the confirmed effective line (the effective line L5 in this example). Blank symbols Q are temporarily stopped and displayed on D5 and D7. Then, the blank symbols Q in all rows on the confirmed valid line (valid line L5) are changed to the watermelon symbol S as shown in FIG. Then, the symbol combination of the watermelon symbol S changed from the blank symbol Q on the active line L5 is confirmed and stopped and the second symbol variation game is ended.

  As a result, the player recognizes that the confirmed effective line is different from the first symbol variation game accompanied by the pre-production, but the blank symbol Q on the confirmed effective line has changed to the watermelon symbol S. Also in the symbol variation game, the blank symbol Q is derived, and the blank symbol Q is desired to change to the watermelon symbol S.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14 (e), in the third symbol variation game with pre-production, after the symbol variation starts, the symbol display position D1, which is located on the confirmed effective line (in this example, the effective line L1). Blank symbols Q are temporarily stopped and displayed on D4 and D7. Then, the blank symbols Q in all rows on the confirmed valid line (valid line L1) change to a watermelon symbol S as shown in FIG. Then, the symbol combination of the watermelon symbol S changed from the blank symbol Q on the active line L1 is confirmed and stopped and the third symbol variation game is ended.

  As a result, the player recognizes that the confirmed effective line is different from the first and second symbol variation games with a pre-production, but the blank symbol Q on the confirmed effective line has changed to the watermelon symbol S. Also in the next symbol variation game, the blank symbol Q is derived, and the blank symbol Q is desired to change to the watermelon symbol S. Further, in this embodiment, when a pre-read command for designating the reserved memory number “3” is input, the blank design Q is used as a special design in the last design variation game that is the target of the pre-designation directed by the command. It is designed not to change. Thereby, the player recognizes that the big hit expectation degree of the next symbol variation game (fourth) is suggested by the pre-production.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (g), in the fourth symbol variation game with pre-production, the blank symbol Q is not derived, the reach symbols are derived to the effective line L4 and the effective line L5, and reach is formed. The Thereafter, reach production is started based on the big hit fluctuation pattern (in this example, the big hit fluctuation pattern P5), and after the elapse of the fluctuation time set in the big hit fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. The fixed stop symbol ([7,7,7] in this example) is displayed as fixed stop, and the symbol variation game ends.

  In this way, the player is allowed to change the symbol that becomes a big hit because the blank symbol Q is derived from the symbol change game before the symbol change game that is a big hit, and the blank symbol Q is changed to the watermelon symbol S. It feels as if it has been suggested in advance that it will be a big hit from the symbol variation game multiple times before the game.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effect (4) of the above embodiment, the following effect can be obtained.
(5) Depending on the types of special symbols (cherry symbol T and watermelon symbol S) that have changed from the blank symbol Q, the jackpot expectation in the last symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-production is suggested. For this reason, even if it is a case where a symbol combination is not displayed by the same numerical symbol N on the effective lines L1-L5, any special symbol (cherry symbol T and watermelon symbol S) on the effective lines L1-L5 Different jackpot expectations are suggested depending on whether or not is displayed. As a result, the player can be interested in the types of special symbols displayed.

  (6) The number of display times for suggesting the jackpot expectation differs for each type of special symbol changed from the blank symbol Q displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5. For example, once the cherry symbol T is stopped and displayed, if the number of times the cherry symbol T has been displayed exceeds two times, it can be expected to win a big win in the last symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-production. . On the other hand, when the watermelon symbol S is once stopped and displayed, unlike the cherry symbol T, if the number of times the watermelon symbol S is displayed exceeds three times, the final design variation game that is the target of the pre-production will be displayed. It becomes easy to have expectation in jackpot. Therefore, the player can be interested in the types of special symbols displayed.

  (7) The role of “notifying you that you have not won the jackpot lottery”, which is the original role of the blank symbol, remains unchanged, and the special symbol (cherry symbol T and watermelon symbol S) changed from the blank symbol Q. This suggests the ratio of winning the big hit lottery in the last symbol variation game to be pre-directed. For this reason, it is possible to improve the playability by using the blank symbol without changing the original role of the blank symbol. Moreover, even when a symbol pattern combination of blank symbols Q instead of numeric symbols N is displayed on the active lines L1 to L5 across a plurality of symbol variation games, the change from blank symbols Q to special symbols This suggests the big hit expectation level of the last symbol variation game that is the target of the pre-production, so the player will not be disappointed.

  (8) Even when the pre-read command for instructing the deviation is input, even if the blank symbol Q changes to the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S, the blank symbol Q changes to a special symbol. In some cases, the final symbol variation game that is the target does not involve reach variation, so that it is possible to entertain the player to the end.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 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, in a single symbol variation game, a pseudo-run that continuously executes a variation cycle a plurality of times is configured to be executable. One fluctuation cycle is set as an execution unit from the start of change of symbols in all rows to the temporary stop of symbols in all rows. The pseudo-ream is expressed as an effect only by the effect display device 11 in one symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12. One symbol variation game is started by starting the variation of symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols), and is terminated when the symbol is temporarily stopped after the variation of symbols is temporarily stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is executed in correspondence with one starting and holding ball. In other words, a single symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream is expressed in a pseudo manner as if a symbol variation game was performed continuously several times in the internal control. Is to be made.

  In the present embodiment, as in the third embodiment, when the blank symbols Q of all the rows in the confirmed effective line are changed to the cherry symbols T or the watermelon symbols S, the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game being executed at a different rate. Has come to be suggested. Further, the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation game being executed differs depending on the number of variation cycles in which the blank symbol Q has changed to the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as in the third embodiment, in the last variation cycle with pseudo-continuations, the change from the blank symbol Q to the special symbol does not occur, and the blank cycle is performed in the variation cycle one time before the last cycle. The change from the symbol Q to the special symbol is completed.

In the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the pseudo-ream is determined for each variation pattern.
Hereinafter, the variation pattern defined in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, variation patterns P1 and P6 (P6a, P6b) are set as variation patterns that make the pseudo-run impossible to execute. The fluctuation pattern P6a is a loss reach fluctuation pattern, while the fluctuation pattern P6b is a big hit fluctuation pattern.

  Further, variation patterns P7 (P7a, P7b), P8 (P8a, P8b), and P9 are set as variation patterns that enable execution of the pseudo-continuous. The variation pattern P7 has a pseudo two-time variation content composed of two variation cycles, while the variation pattern P8 has a pseudo-three variation content composed of three variation cycles. Further, the fluctuation pattern P9 has pseudo four-time fluctuation contents consisting of four fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation patterns P7a and P8a are outlier reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns P7b, P8b and P9 are big hit fluctuation patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree is configured to increase as the number of fluctuation cycles to be executed increases.

  In the variation patterns P7 to P9, in the variation cycle before the last variation cycle, the out-of-combination symbol combination is derived through the variation content of the normal variation. Fluctuation stop is a stop display. That is, in the pseudo variation based on the variation patterns P7 to P9, the reach is formed only in the last variation cycle, while the reach is not formed in the variation cycle before the last variation cycle.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 17, the control content performed in order to determine the blank symbol displayed in each fluctuation cycle is demonstrated.
First, the CPU 31a for effect control confirms whether or not a variation pattern P7 that specifies pseudo two times is instructed (step S91). When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a symbol combination that is out of place by the blank symbol Q as a symbol combination that is temporarily displayed in the pseudo first variation cycle. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control refers to the special symbol determination table TA (hereinafter referred to as “table TA”) shown in FIG. 16A, and determines the determined blank symbol Q as the supply symbol H, the watermelon symbol S, Then, the symbol to be changed from the cherry symbol T is determined (step S92).

  In the table TA shown in FIG. 16A, the selection ratio of special symbols is different for each type of variation pattern. Specifically, the outlier reach fluctuation pattern P7a is set so that the selection ratio increases in the order of cherry symbol T <watermelon symbol S <supply symbol H. On the other hand, in the jackpot variation pattern P7b, the selection ratio is set so that the selection ratio increases in the order of cherry symbol T <watermelon symbol S <supply pattern H. However, the selection ratio of supply symbol pattern H is the supply pattern in the outlier reach variation pattern P7a. It is set to be lower than the selection ratio of H.

  The CPU 31a for effect control that has determined the special symbol with reference to the table TA temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] on the confirmed effective line in the first variation cycle. And the blank symbol Q of all the rows is changed to the determined special symbol. Incidentally, the CPU 31a for effect control makes a symbol combination of jackpot or outreach reach based on the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command in the last fluctuation cycle (in this example, the second time) accompanied by a pseudo-ream. Display the confirmed stop.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S91 is negative (the fluctuation pattern P7 specifying the second pseudo-time is not instructed), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the fluctuation pattern P8 specifying the third pseudo-time is instructed. Is confirmed (step S93). When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a symbol combination that is out of place by the blank symbol Q as a symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the first and second fluctuation cycles. Then, the production control CPU 31a refers to the special symbol determination table TB (hereinafter referred to as “table TB”) shown in FIG. 16B, and determines the determined blank symbol Q as the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S. Which is changed is determined (step S94).

  In the table TB shown in FIG. 16B, the selection ratio of special symbols differs for each type of variation pattern. More specifically, the outlier reach fluctuation pattern P8a is set so that the selection ratio increases in the order of cherry symbol T <watermelon symbol S. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern P8b, the cherry symbol T and the watermelon symbol S are set to have the same selection ratio.

  The effect control CPU 31a, which has determined the special symbol with reference to the table TB, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] on the confirmed effective line in the first and second fluctuation cycles. Let And the blank symbol Q of all the rows is changed to the determined special symbol. In addition, in the last fluctuation cycle (in this example, the third time) with the pseudo-ream, the effect control CPU 31a generates a jackpot symbol combination or a symbol combination of outlier reach based on the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command. Display the confirmed stop.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S93 is negative (the variation pattern P8 specifying the pseudo 3 times is not instructed), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation pattern P9 specifying the pseudo 4 times is instructed. Is confirmed (step S95). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the special symbol determination process. That is, the effect control CPU 31a does not notify the big hit expectation degree of the game due to the change of the blank symbol Q when the variation patterns P1 and P6 that cannot execute the pseudo-ream are instructed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S95 is affirmative (the variation pattern P9 specifying the pseudo four times is instructed), the effect control CPU 31a displays the symbols as a combination that is temporarily stopped in the first to third variation cycles. The combination of symbols out of the blank symbol Q is determined. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines to change the determined blank symbol Q to the cherry symbol T (step S96).

  The CPU 31a for effect control which has determined the special symbol temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] on the confirmed effective line in the first to third fluctuation cycles. And the blank symbol Q of all the rows is changed to the determined special symbol. In addition, in the final fluctuation cycle (in this example, the fourth time) accompanied by a pseudo-continuation, the effect control CPU 31a makes a definite stop display of the jackpot symbol combination based on the fluctuation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command.

  As a result, when the blank symbol Q changes to the cherry symbol T over three variation cycles, it is definitely notified that the symbol variation game being executed is a big hit. Further, when the blank symbol Q changes to the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S over two variation cycles, it is notified that the symbol variation game being executed may be a big hit. Further, when the blank symbol Q is changed to the military symbol H, the watermelon symbol S, or the cherry symbol T, it is notified that the symbol variation game being executed may be a big hit. The soldier symbol H is not selected when the pseudo-ream is continuously performed three times or more, and the watermelon symbol S is not selected when the pseudo-ream is continuously performed four times or more. Yes.

  From this, when the symbol combination with the same blank symbol Q is displayed across a plurality of variation cycles in the confirmed effective line, the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game being executed is suggested. At this time, the expected jackpot expectation differs depending on the type of the blank symbol Q after the change, and the number of fluctuation cycles necessary for suggesting the jackpot expectation differs.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (5) to (7) of the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(9) The number of continuous executions of the variable cycle can be specified by the type of special symbol displayed. For example, when the blank symbol Q of all the rows is changed to the watermelon symbol S, it can be seen that the number of continuous executions of the variable cycle may be “3”. On the other hand, it can be seen that when the blank symbol Q of all the rows is changed to the cherry symbol T, the number of continuous executions of the variable cycle may be “4 times”. And in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a big hit expectation degree may become high, so that the number of fluctuation cycles performed increases. For this reason, the player can infer from the displayed special symbol how many fluctuation cycles are performed, that is, the jackpot expectation, so pay attention to the type of the special symbol displayed. Can be made.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
-In the first embodiment, if the blank symbol Q on the confirmed active line is changed to the military symbol H consecutively in the three symbol variation games by chance, the next symbol variation game will also be out of place. In the fourth symbol variation game, the blank symbol Q in all rows may be changed to the military symbol H, and the latent probability determination mode M5 may be entered.

  In the first and second embodiments, in the four symbol variation games, the transition to the latent probability determination mode M5 is performed only when the blank symbol Q on the same confirmed effective line is changed to the military symbol H. You may do it. Further, in the third and fourth embodiments, in the symbol variation game (or variation cycle) except for the final round, only when the blank symbol Q on the same fixed effective line is changed to a special symbol, the big hit expectation You may make it suggest the degree.

  -In the first embodiment, in the gaming state of "high accuracy + no change", when the blank symbol Q changes to the military symbol H in four symbol variation games that are consecutively performed, the latent symbol The mode has been shifted to the confirmation mode M5. As an example of this change, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to the latent probability determination mode M5 in the game state of “high accuracy + no change”, and thereafter, all four consecutive symbol variation games are missed. If so, the blank symbol Q in all rows may be changed to the military symbol H.

In the first embodiment, in the latent probability determination mode transition process shown in FIG. 7, at least one of the processes in steps S13 to S15 may be deleted.
In the first and second embodiments, even when the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change” or the first latent accuracy mode M2 of “low accuracy + no change” is set, In the symbol variation game that is out of place, the blank symbols Q in all rows may be changed to the military symbols H. However, the upper limit number of executions is less than the prescribed number (in the embodiment, 3 times).

  In the first and second embodiments, when the second latent accuracy mode M3 of “high accuracy + variation” is set, the blank symbols Q of all the rows are displayed in the predetermined number of symbol variation games that are out of place. If it has changed to the military pattern H, it is possible to shift to “high accuracy + variable”, and it is possible to shift to the latent probability determination mode for “with variable” different from the fixed mode M4. good.

  In the first and second embodiments, when the blank symbol Q is changed to the military symbol H in the four symbol variation games that are consecutively performed when the first latent mode M2 is set. In addition, the production mode may be demoted to shift to the normal mode M1.

  In the first and second embodiments, even if a symbol variation game that becomes a divergence reach is sandwiched in the middle, if the number of executions of the symbol variation game that becomes a divergence is “total four times”, 4 The specification may be shifted to the latent probability determination mode M5 after the end of the second symbol variation game.

  In the first and second embodiments, the latent probability determination mode M5 may be shifted when the gaming state is “high accuracy + no change” or “low accuracy + no change”. At this time, the probability change expectation of the latent probability determination mode M5 may be varied for each type of special symbol. For example, when the game state is “low probability + no change”, the soldier symbol H and the watermelon symbol S may be determined as special symbols to be displayed in the four symbol variation games that are out of place. At this time, if the game state is “low probability + no change”, the selection probability of the military symbol H may be increased more than the watermelon symbol S. On the other hand, if the gaming state is “high probability + no change”, any one of the military symbol H, the watermelon symbol S, or the cherry symbol T may be determined. According to this, when the blank symbol Q changes to the cherry symbol T in the four symbol variation games that are out of place, the gaming state of “high accuracy + no variation” is fixed, When the symbol is displayed, it is possible to give pleasure to guess whether the probability variation probability is high.

  In the first and second embodiments, the latent probability determination mode M5 ends on the condition that the prescribed number of symbol variation games are executed, and after the prescribed number of symbol variation games are performed, the normal mode The specification may be demoted to M1 or the first latent mode M2.

  In the second embodiment, in the step S43 of the latent probability determination mode transition process shown in FIG. 10, in the symbol variation game that is out of place, the combination of outliers by the blank symbol Q indicated by [XXX] in the confirmed effective line It may be determined by lottery whether or not to display the fixed stop.

  In the second embodiment, in step S44 of the latent confirmation determination mode transition process shown in FIG. 10, when the symbol combination of the blank symbols Q indicated by [XXX] is confirmed and displayed on the confirmation effective line, all It may be determined by lottery whether or not the blank symbol Q in the row is changed to the military symbol H.

  In the second and third embodiments, the presentation control CPU 31a may execute the preliminary determination instead of the main control CPU 30a. In such a case, in the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a does not instruct the effect control CPU 31a to compare the big hit determination random number with the value indicating the big hit or the comparison result between the reach determination random number and the reach value. . That is, a command for specifying the value of the big hit determination random number or the reach determination random number itself is output to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, a command that can specify a range of reach determination random numbers that matches the reach determination value may be transmitted instead of a command that specifies the value of the big hit determination random number or the reach determination random number itself. The effect control ROM 31b stores the same number and the same value as the jackpot determination value, and the same number and the same value as the reach determination value. When the random number value for reach and the random number value for reach determination coincide with the notice determination value, the CPU 31a for effect control determines to execute the pre-effect. Note that a larger number than the jackpot determination value or the reach determination value may be set as the notification determination value.

  In the third and fourth embodiments, even if the blank symbol Q in the left row R1 is changed to the watermelon symbol S, the blank symbol Q in the middle row R2 and the right row R3 is not changed to the watermelon symbol S. Anyway. On the other hand, if the blank symbol Q in the left column R1 is changed to the cherry symbol T, the blank symbols Q in the middle column R2 and the right column R3 may be changed to the cherry symbol T. That is, the success pattern and the failure pattern may be associated with the watermelon symbol S, while only the success pattern may be associated with the cherry symbol T. According to this, when the cherry symbol T is displayed even in one row, all the rows are always changed to the cherry symbol T, so that it can be expected that the start condition of the prior effect is established. In addition, since it is possible to pay attention to the order in which the blank symbol Q changes to the special symbol, it is possible to maintain the player's interest until the symbol variation game is completed.

  In the third and fourth embodiments, the content suggested by the cherry symbol T or the watermelon symbol S may be changed. For example, the cherry symbol T notifies that the symbol variation game is executed with the content of normal reach, while the watermelon symbol S notifies that the symbol variation game is executed with the content of super reach. good. In such a case, in the prefetch command setting process in the third embodiment, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution, grasps the type of the variation pattern to be identified, and determines the specified variation pattern. Information is also set in the prefetch command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a decides to change the blank symbol Q to the cherry symbol T when a pre-read command instructing normal reach is input regardless of whether or not it is a big hit. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a decides to change the blank symbol Q to the watermelon symbol S when a pre-read command instructing super reach is input regardless of whether or not it is a big hit.

  In the second to fourth embodiments, in the last symbol variation game (or variation cycle), as a symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed, a symbol combination of a blank symbol Q is determined and a symbol to be confirmed and stopped is displayed. The symbol combination of outlier reach or the symbol combination of jackpot may be determined. Also, in the last symbol variation game (or variation cycle), the blank symbol Q is changed to the special symbol, and after the change to the special symbol, the symbol combination that has been determined to be confirmed and stopped is displayed. The symbol variation game may be ended.

  -In the fourth embodiment, one fluctuation cycle only needs to include the start of the pattern fluctuation, and even if the next fluctuation cycle starts before the fluctuation of all the columns is temporarily stopped and displayed. good.

  In the fourth embodiment, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous may be set to 2 to 4, while a loss variation pattern that does not form reach in the final variation cycle may be set. When these deviation variation patterns are selected, the blank symbols Q in all the columns may be changed to special symbols in the variation cycle before the last round. At this time, in the last variation cycle, it is not necessary to change the blank symbol Q to a special symbol. When blank symbols Q are displayed in all columns, one or two blank symbols Q are special. It may be changed to a symbol (that is, the blank symbol Q in all rows is not changed to a special symbol).

  In each embodiment, as the number of symbol variation games (or variation cycles) in which the blank symbol Q changes to a special symbol increases, the rate of change to a special symbol in all columns may be increased. For example, in the first symbol variation game (or variation cycle), the ratio of changing the blank symbol Q in all the rows to a special symbol is 1/10, whereas in the second symbol variation game (or variation cycle), The ratio of changing the blank symbols Q in all rows to special symbols may be reduced to 1/5. On the contrary, as the number of symbol variation games (or variation cycles) in which the blank symbol Q changes to a special symbol increases, the rate of change to a special symbol in all the columns may be lowered.

  In each embodiment, when the blank symbols Q are displayed one by one in each of the columns R1 to R3 instead of on the effective lines L1 to L5, the blank symbols Q may be changed to special symbols. For example, even when the blank symbol Q is displayed at the symbol display positions D1, D5, D7, the blank symbol Q may be changed to a special symbol.

In each embodiment, the blank symbol Q may be changed to a special symbol each time the blank symbol Q is temporarily stopped and displayed in each column.
・ Suggestions related to the special state grant status in each embodiment include a hint of jackpot reliability, a suggestion of the number of times of change, an indication of whether or not a probable change state has been assigned, or a suggestion of the type of jackpot to be given. There may be.

  -In each embodiment, as long as a player can recognize that it is the same, the special symbol displayed on all the rows may not be completely the same. For example, the shape of the soldier symbol H may be the same, but the color of the soldier symbol H may be different, or the number of soldiers constituting the soldier symbol H may be different.

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

  -Each embodiment may be applied to the pachinko gaming machine to which the probability variation state and the variation state are not given. In this case, the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game is notified by the change from the blank symbol Q to the special symbol.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may output a control command indicating the type of jackpot instead of the special figure designation command. This control command is a command set for each type of jackpot, and the type of special figure cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each type of jackpot, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern designation command. Also, instead of determining the type of jackpot by determining the jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot may be determined by the distribution of random numbers.

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

The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is played by changing two types of special drawings that specify different symbol variation games.
-Although the said embodiment was actualized in the pachinko game machine using a special figure and a decoration drawing, you may materialize in the pachinko game machine using only a special figure.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The special state is a probability variation state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is a high probability state.

(B) A plurality of types of the blank symbols are set, and a blank symbol of a type corresponding to the special state application state is displayed on the effective line.
(C) A plurality of types of the blank symbols are set, and when the special state is given, a confirmed blank symbol displayed on the effective line, and when the special state is given or the special state When the is not given, it includes a non-deterministic blank symbol displayed on the effective line.

  (D) A plurality of types of the blank symbols are set, and the prescribed number of times that are continuously displayed in order to suggest the provision state of the special state is different for each type of blank symbol displayed on the effective line. .

  (E) A display means for displaying a symbol variation game for displaying a symbol combination by changing a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns is provided, and an effective line in which the displayed symbol combination is valid is defined on the display means. In the gaming machine, the symbol determining means for determining the symbol combination to be displayed on the effective line, the display control means for displaying the symbol combination determined by the symbol determining means on the effective line, and determining whether the special state is given Special state determining means, and when the symbol combination is displayed on the effective line with the same symbol on the symbol, the effect symbol indicating that the jackpot lottery whether or not the jackpot is won, When the symbol combination with the same symbol is displayed on the active line, the symbol symbol including the blank symbol that does not indicate that the jackpot lottery is won, The means determines a symbol combination based on the same effect symbol as a symbol combination to be displayed on the effective line when the big hit lottery is won, and the display control means determines the symbol based on the same effect symbol on the effective line. While displaying the combination, the symbol determination means is a case where the big hit lottery is not won, and when it is determined that the special state is given by the special state determination means, The symbol combination by the same blank symbol is determined as the symbol combination to be displayed on the effective line, and the display control means continuously displays the symbol combination by the same blank symbol on the effective line for a specified number of times. To play. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control in the embodiment functions as a symbol determination unit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a display control means. The main control CPU 30a functions as a special state determination unit.

  H ... Hyogi symbol (blank symbol), L1-L5 ... Effective line, Q ... Blank symbol, S ... Watermelon symbol (blank symbol), SW1 ... Start-up switch (start detection means), T ... Cherry symbol (blank symbol), DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Effect display apparatus (display means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (random number acquisition means, determination means), 30c ... Main control RAM (holding storage means), 31 ... Effect display control board, 31a: CPU for effect control.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising a display means for displaying a symbol variation game for displaying a symbol combination by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns, wherein the display means is provided with an effective line in which the displayed symbol combination is valid In
In the case where the symbol is displayed on the effective line, the effect symbol which can constitute a jackpot symbol combination indicating that the jackpot lottery of whether or not the jackpot is won when displayed on the effective line, and when displayed on the effective line Including a blank symbol that cannot constitute the jackpot symbol combination,
When a special symbol combination composed only of the blank symbol is displayed on the effective line, the blank symbol constituting the special symbol combination may be changed to a special symbol, and the blank symbol is changed to the special symbol. The change suggests the percentage to win the jackpot lottery,
Multiple types of special symbols are set,
Ratio of winning the jackpot lottery suggested by changing the special symbol is varies depending on the type of special symbols the blank symbols is changed,
The percentage to win the jackpot lottery is suggested by the blank symbol changing to the special symbol when the special symbol combination is displayed on the active line continuously for a specified number of times,
A gaming machine characterized in that, for each type of the special symbol, a prescribed number of times displayed continuously in order to suggest a ratio of winning the jackpot lottery is different . A gaming machine comprising a display means for displaying a symbol variation game for displaying a symbol combination by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns, wherein the display means is provided with an effective line in which the displayed symbol combination is valid In
In the case where the symbol is displayed on the effective line, the effect symbol which can constitute a jackpot symbol combination indicating that the jackpot lottery of whether or not the jackpot is won when displayed on the effective line, and when displayed on the effective line Including a blank symbol that cannot constitute the jackpot symbol combination,
When a symbol combination with the same effect symbol is displayed on the effective line, a big hit occurs, while a symbol combination with the same blank symbol is displayed on the effective line for a specified number of times in succession. The game machine is characterized in that a suggestion regarding a state of giving a probability variation state in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery varies with high probability is performed .