JP2012055515A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To notify a player in advance of a level in expectation degree for winning and a degree of advantages for benefits by a process of image variation until a final notice image is derived, and to improve the interest in a notice performance.SOLUTION: In a stepwise notice, the game machine notifies a player of a level of the expectation degree for jackpot by the process until the final notice image is derived (in particular, the notice image has been derived). Furthermore, the game machine notifies the player of the degree of advantage related to the benefits to be given when a jackpot is won by a variation direction of the notice image in the stepwise notice. Specifically, the player is notified of a degree of expectation for variation when the notice image develops upward, and the player is notified of the possibility that the number of rounds constituting a jackpot game is "15" when the notice image develops rightward. Accordingly, the game machine can simultaneously notifies the player of the degrees of different viewpoints through one stepwise notice.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a notice effect for notifying a game development by variably displaying a plurality of types of images.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. And in pachinko machines, various game effects are performed during the symbol variation game in order to improve the fun of the game. As such a game effect, for example, there is a notice effect that suggests a possibility that the game will be a big hit at a predetermined time of the symbol change game (at the start of change, after reach formation, etc.) (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). As this type of notice effect, for example, there is a stage notice effect (also referred to as “step-up notice”) in which notice images are displayed in stages in a predetermined order on a display device.

JP 2005-46353 A

  By the way, in general, in the step-up notice, the more the number of stages of the notice image displayed during one symbol variation game, the more likely it is to be “hit” as the number of stages increases, that is, the expectation of winning. It is set to be high. Therefore, the player tends to expect to win a “win” by displaying a large number of preview images even once. However, these step-up notices only suggest the degree of expectation based on the number of stages of the notice image, and it is a technique to know what kind of benefits will be given if the winning lottery is won. There was no. In other words, the step-up effect cannot provide an effect beyond suggesting the degree of expectation of the hit, and the content of the step-up notice becomes monotonous, which may cause the player to get bored.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the invention is to provide a bonus as well as high and low expectation level depending on the process of image fluctuation until the final notice image is derived. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying at the same time the degree of advantage of contents and improving the interest of the notice effect.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a display device that displays an image of a notice effect for notifying a game development by variably displaying a plurality of types of images, and display contents of the display device. In the gaming machine having display control means for controlling, the notice effect is executed using the initial notice image displayed on the display device as the notice effect starts as a starting point of image fluctuation in the notice effect. In the display device, at least two different directions are set as the fluctuation direction of the image fluctuation, and a plurality of types of preview images are displayed in a predetermined display order for each fluctuation direction due to the image fluctuation. The final notice image that is finally derived by the notice effect is determined based on the lottery result of the winning lottery and the privilege content given in the case of winning. Determining means, and the display control means changes the image so as to display the final notice image determined by the decision means in accordance with the start of the notice effect, thereby changing the final notice image from the initial notice image. The gist is to predict the level of the expected level of hitting according to the number of motion images until the notification image is derived, and to notify the advantage of the privilege content determined for each change direction according to the change direction of the image change.

The gist of the invention described in claim 2 is that, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the number of motion images is defined by the number of preview images displayed by image fluctuations in one direction.
The gist of the invention described in claim 3 is that, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the number of motion images is defined by the number of preview images displayed by image fluctuations in all directions.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the variation direction is set to four directions, and the same privilege is provided by a pair of two directions. The gist is to give notice of the content's advantage and to show a high advantage by the image fluctuation in one direction forming the set, and to show a low advantage by the image change in the other direction.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the advantage of the privilege content is that the winning probability of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends is high or low. The gist of the present invention is that the number of round games constituting the jackpot game that is given after the end of the symbol variation game is set when the symbol variation game in which the notice effect is executed is a big hit.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, in the process of deriving the final notice image, the display control means The gist is to change the image in two changing directions.

  According to the present invention, through the process of image variation until the final notice image is derived, the level of expectation of the hit and the advantage of the privilege contents can be noticed at the same time, and the interest for the notice effect can be improved.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation direction of a stage notice. The schematic diagram which shows the display mode at the time of the start of a stage notice. Explanatory drawing explaining a step number determination table. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow in which the last warning image is displayed through the fluctuation | variation path | route to two directions. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the table referred in order to determine a last notice image and a fluctuation direction. Explanatory drawing explaining the step number determination table in 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation direction of the stage notice in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the table referred in order to determine the last notice image and the change direction in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the table referred in order to determine the last notice image and the change direction in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow in which a last warning image is displayed through the fluctuation | variation path | route to two directions in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  An effect display device 11 serving as a display device having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game executed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. 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) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

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

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 13 is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 12 in the game board 10. In the normal symbol display device 13, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as a “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol. In the normal symbol display device 13 of this embodiment, a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) not shown is covered with a lens cover (in FIG. 1, the surface is decorated with “◯ (circle)” and “× (batsu)”). And a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary symbol display units. The normal symbol display device 13 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (whether to be described later, lottery to be described later), which is performed separately from the winning lottery to determine whether or not to win.

  Also, on the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold storage display device Ra informs the player of the number of stored special design starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start holding memory number”). The special figure start reserved memory count is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a start winning port (upper start winning port 14 or lower start winning port 15) arranged on the game board 10, while a symbol variation game is added. 1 is subtracted at the start of. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Further, below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning port 14 having a game ball entrance 14a and a lower start winning port 15 having a game ball entrance 15a are arranged in the vertical direction. Yes. The upper start winning opening 14 is configured to always open the entrance 14a so as to allow the entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 15a is opened to allow entry of a ball.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 14 and the lower start winning opening 15, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the game balls that have entered are arranged. The upper start winning opening 14 and the lower 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 game balls that have entered.

  Below the lower 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 disposed. . A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. 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.

  The big hit game is given when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery and the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, a round game in which the big prize opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 17 is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. In one round game, a predetermined round game time (25 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the round game, or a predetermined upper limit number of balls (9 balls in this embodiment). ) Is completed by satisfying the condition of the game ball that has been established earlier. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 19 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 19. The normal symbol actuating gate 19 can give only the start condition for the ordinary game when the game ball passes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the lottery condition is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 19 (the normal symbol variation switch SW4 detects the game ball). A lottery per drawing is internally performed as an open lottery to determine whether or not the open / close blade 16 that opens and closes the mouth 15 is operated from the closed state to the open state.

  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 for giving a probability variation state in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is set to a high probability state (high probability lottery state) after the big hit game is completed on the condition that the probability variation big hit is won. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. The probability variation state can be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game is a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state (that is, a non-probability variation state is given) after the big hit game is a non-probability big hit. Which jackpot is to be determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. For determining the special symbol (big hit symbol), a special symbol distribution random number, which will be described later, is used, and the special symbol is selected based on the extracted value of the special symbol distribution random number. The special figure distribution random numbers are distributed by a predetermined number (for example, one each) to each special symbol corresponding to each type of jackpot.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation shortening”). The speed change function shortens the change time of the normal game, and also changes the change state that changes the winning probability (lottery probability) of the normal lottery based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 19 from a low probability to a high probability. It is a function to be granted. Further, during the variable speed state, the total opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery has been won becomes longer than that during the non-changeable state. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached. When the variable state is given, the winning probability of determining whether to hit the normal map (lottery per normal map) is higher than in the non-variable state. In addition, the variation time of the usual game that is performed in the variable state is shorter than the variation time of the common game that is performed in the non-variable state. In addition, after the usual game is completed, the opening / closing state of the opening / closing blade 16 varies depending on the game state at the time of the usual game. Specifically, in the non-changing short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for the first number of times (for example, 1 (times)) in the first opening time (for example, 0.3 (seconds)), while the variable time is changed. In the short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for a second number of times (for example, 3 (times)) in a second opening time (for example, 1.4 (seconds)).

Hereinafter, the types of jackpots set in the present embodiment will be described.
The types of jackpots in this embodiment are set to 15R probability variable jackpots as types of jackpots that grant 15R (round) probability variable jackpot games and 15R non-probability variable jackpots as types of jackpots that grant 15R non-probability varying jackpot games. ing. In addition, a 7R probability variable jackpot as a jackpot type for granting a 7R probability variable jackpot game and a 7R non-probable variable jackpot as a jackpot type for granting a 7R non-probability variable jackpot game are set.

  After the jackpot game based on the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 7R probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot occurs regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the 15R non-probable big hit and the 7R non-probable big hit, the non-probable state is given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big win lottery. In addition, when winning 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit, the variable state is given until the end of the probability variation state, while when winning 15R non-probable big hit or 7R non-probable big hit, after winning the big hit game The variable state is given until the end of the 100 symbol variation game. In addition, in the 15R probability variable big hit and 15R non-probable big hit, the prescribed round number is “15 times”, while in the 7R certain variable big hit and 7R non-probable big hit, the prescribed round number is “7”. As described above, in this embodiment, regardless of the prescribed number of rounds, the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game is set to “9 balls” and the round game time for one round is set to “25 seconds”. . As a result, the greater the number of prescribed rounds, the greater the number of winning balls that can be obtained. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be acquired and the presence / absence of a probable change state are “privileges”.

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 30a obtains the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, special figure distribution random numbers, universal pattern determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals. Execute random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when the big hit lottery is not won. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. 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 a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Time (direction time) can be specified. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so that the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol is finally stopped after the reach effect. Further, the off-stage effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the out-of-place symbol without stopping and reaching the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect performed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbols of the effect display device 11 after the reach is formed until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or off symbol) is finally derived. In the special symbol display device 12, when the symbol variation game is started, the symbol variation is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 1423 integers from 0 to 1422) that the jackpot determination random number can take. The jackpot determination value includes a low-probability jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability varying state and a high probability jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery in the probability-changing state. The set number of high-probability jackpot determination values (40 in this embodiment) is set to be larger than the set number of low-probability jackpot determination values (four in this embodiment). According to such a setting, the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the non-probable change state is 4/1423, while the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the probability change state is 40/1423.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that the reach determination random number can take. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and can be a random number for judgment per common figure (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). ). Furthermore, the per-standard figure judgment value includes a low-probability common figure judgment value (13 in this embodiment) used in the per-normal figure lottery in the non-variable short state and the per-normal figure lottery in the variable state. There is a high-probability common figure determination value (250 in this embodiment) used in FIG.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. 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 input process is a process that is executed in response to a ball entering the start winning opening, while the special symbol start process is a process that is executed in response to the start of a symbol variation game.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 14 or the lower start winning opening 15, and the detection signal output from the start opening switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a receives a big hit determination random number. The values of reach determination random number, special figure distribution random number, and variation pattern distribution random number are acquired from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a temporarily stores these values in the main control RAM 30c in association with the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a rewrites the special figure start hold memory number by adding 1 to the special figure start hold memory number when the special figure start hold memory number does not reach the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the special figure start reserved memory number reaches the upper limit number, the special figure start reserved memory number exceeding the upper limit number is not rewritten, and the above-described various random number values are not acquired. The main control CPU 30a changes the display content (lighting mode) of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra when the special figure start hold storage number is rewritten.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the special figure starting reserved memory number is larger than “0 (zero)” when the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are not being displayed in a variable manner and not being a big hit game. (Whether or not there is a pending symbol variation game) is determined. If this determination result is affirmative, there is a symbol variation game that is on hold, so the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the special figure start reserved memory count. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the special figure start reserved memory number (the first special figure start hold memory number stored first), And the big hit determination value are compared, and a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit. In the big hit determination, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state, the main control CPU 30a compares the low probability big hit determination value with the value of the big hit determination random number, while the gaming state is the positive change state. In this case, the jackpot determination value for high probability is compared with the value of the random number for jackpot determination. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a definite stop based on the acquired value of the special figure distribution random number. Note that since the special symbol jackpot symbol is set for each type of jackpot as described above, the jackpot symbol to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. When the big hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the random number for variation pattern distribution.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the disengagement when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the detachment compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs a reach determination as to whether or not to execute the detachment change.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the off-line effect based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern 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. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. .

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol change game based on the determined change pattern.

  The main control CPU 30a that ended each jackpot game sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted and imparts the probability variation state when the probability variation state is imparted after the jackpot game ends. The probability change command is output. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag when the non-probability variation state is given after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that a non-probability change state is to be given. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is provided when the variable state is applied after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change command indicating that the change state is to be given. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets “100 times” as the number of times of operation when winning the uncertain change big hit, and subtracts the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the number of times becomes “0 (zero)”, the variable speed state is terminated and “0” is set to the operation flag. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. In addition, when the stop control designating command for special design is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop according to the command. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the 15R probability variation jackpot is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot as the decorative symbol. In addition, the symbol combination which can recognize the probability variation big hit in this embodiment definitely is one type shown by [777].

  On the other hand, when a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 15R non-probable big hit, a 7R probable big jackpot, or a 7R non-probable big jackpot is designated, a symbol combination that cannot definitely recognize the probable big jackpot as a decorative symbol is determined. In this embodiment, there are six types of symbol combinations indicated by [111], [222], [333], [444], [555], and [666] that cannot be definitely recognized. ing.

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative symbol. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the outlier combination including the reach symbol as the decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination not including the reach symbol as the decorative symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game on the basis of the image display data, and determines when the symbol stop command is input during the symbol variation game. The decorated symbol is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop state, and the symbol variation game is terminated. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as display control means.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, during the symbol variation game, a notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game will be a big hit and the type of jackpot (game development) that is given when the big hit is won. It is configured to run. In the present embodiment, stage notice (also called step-up notice) is executed as the notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the stage notice of the present embodiment is such that the initial image S is displayed at a predetermined reference position YH on the image display unit GH, and the notice image is set in a predetermined direction using the initial image S as a starting point ( In the present embodiment, the images are displayed stepwise in the vertical and horizontal directions. The number of steps executed (number of stages) and the notice image corresponding to the number of steps indicate the level of expectation of the big hit. The “high or low expectation level of jackpot” is calculated based on a ratio that appears when a big hit is won in the big hit lottery and a ratio that appears when the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery. And, when the jackpot lottery is won and when the jackpot is not won, the higher the appearance rate when the jackpot lottery is won, the higher the expectation of jackpot . In the present embodiment, FIG. 3 virtually shows the positional relationship of the preview image determined for each direction, while FIG. 4 shows the display mode when stage announcement is actually executed in the effect display device 11. Show. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the preview image is displayed in the reference position YH in a direction opposite to the direction shown in FIG. Are reversed. Specifically, the preview images indicated by D2 to D4 set above the initial image S in FIG. 3 are displayed at the reference position YH by being variably displayed downward (see FIG. 4). In addition, the preview image indicated by C2 to C4 set below the initial image S in FIG. 3 is displayed at the reference position YH by being variably displayed upward (see FIG. 4). Further, the preview images indicated by B2 to B4 set on the left side of the initial image S in FIG. 3 are displayed at the reference position YH by being variably displayed in the right direction (see FIG. 4). In addition, the preview images indicated by A2 to A4 set on the right side of the initial image S in FIG. 3 are displayed at the reference position YH by being variably displayed in the left direction (see FIG. 4).

  In addition, since the display area of the preview image in the present embodiment is set to be smaller than that of the image display unit GH, when the initial image S is displayed at the reference position YH at the start of the stage notification, the initial image S is displayed. A part of the preview image is also displayed in the vertical and horizontal directions (see FIG. 4). In the stage notice of the present embodiment, a plurality of notice images that are variably displayed at the reference position YH are determined for each direction. More specifically, the notice image displayed at the reference position YH next to the initial image S when the notice image fluctuates by one in the left direction with respect to the initial image S (the fluctuation number “1”). 2 ”corresponding to“ 2 ”(hereinafter referred to as a left preview image A2). The notice image displayed at the reference position YH when the notice image fluctuates by two in the left direction with respect to the initial image S (the number of changes “2”). The notice image in the left direction corresponding to the step number “3” (Hereinafter referred to as the left preview image A3). The notice image displayed at the reference position YH when the notice image fluctuates by three in the left direction with respect to the initial image S (the number of changes is “3”), and the notice image in the left direction corresponding to the step number “4” is displayed. This is an image (hereinafter referred to as a left preview image A4).

  Further, the notice image displayed at the reference position YH next to the initial image S when the notice image fluctuates by one in the right direction with respect to the initial image S is the right notice image corresponding to the step number “2”. (Hereinafter referred to as right notice image B2). Further, the notice image displayed at the reference position YH when the notice image fluctuates by two in the right direction with respect to the initial image S is the right notice image corresponding to the step number “3” (hereinafter, the right notice image B3). Is shown). In addition, the notice image displayed at the reference position YH when the notice image fluctuates by three in the right direction with respect to the initial image S is the right notice image corresponding to the step number “4” (hereinafter, the right notice image). (Shown as B4).

  Further, the notice image displayed at the reference position YH next to the initial image S when the notice image fluctuates by one upward (variation number “1”) with respect to the initial image S becomes the step number “2”. A corresponding upward notice image (hereinafter referred to as an upper notice image C2) is obtained. The notice image displayed at the reference position YH when the notice image fluctuates by two upwards (the number of changes “2”) with the initial image S as a reference, and the notice image in the upward direction corresponding to the step number “3” ( Hereinafter, it is indicated as an upper notice image C3). Further, the notice image displayed at the reference position YH when the notice image fluctuates by three in the upward direction with respect to the initial image S (the number of changes “3”), the notice in the upward direction corresponding to the step number “4”. This is an image (hereinafter referred to as an upper notice image C4).

  In addition, the notice image displayed at the reference position YH next to the initial image S when the notice image fluctuates by one downward (variation number “1”) with respect to the initial image S becomes the step number “2”. A corresponding downward notice image (hereinafter referred to as a lower notice image D2) is obtained. In addition, the preview image displayed at the reference position YH when the preview image fluctuates by two downwards (the number of changes “2”) with respect to the initial image S is the downward preview image corresponding to the step number “3”. (Hereinafter referred to as the lower notice image D3). Further, the notice image displayed at the reference position YH when the notice image fluctuates by three downwards (the number of changes “3”) with respect to the initial image S is the notice of the down direction corresponding to the step number “4”. This is an image (hereinafter referred to as a lower notice image D4).

  Therefore, the amount of change in the preview image is determined according to the display order for each predetermined direction starting from the initial image S. That is, the larger the number of preview images displayed at the reference position YH (the more the preview image corresponding to the larger number of steps is displayed at the reference position YH by being variably displayed in the display order determined for each direction), The big hit expectation is high. In the stage notice of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is set to be higher as the amount of change in the same direction is larger, but the big hit expectation is the same for the same number of steps in different directions. ing. Further, in the following description, the left preview images A2 to A4 may be collectively referred to as “A system left preview image A”, and the right preview images B2 to B4 may be collectively referred to as “B system right preview image B”. May be shown. Further, the upper notice images C2 to C4 may be collectively referred to as “C system upper notice image C”, and the lower notice images D2 to D4 may be collectively denoted as “D system lower notice image D”. .

  In addition, in the stage notice of the present embodiment, in addition to the big hit expectation degree, the privilege content given when the big hit is given by the change direction of the notice image is suggested. Specifically, when the big win lottery is won in the current symbol variation game due to the fluctuation in the “vertical direction”, the expectation degree (probability change expectation degree) of whether or not the probable change state is given after the big hit game ends. It is suggested. The “vertical direction” in the present embodiment is a change in an upward direction and a downward direction when viewing the effect display device 11 from the player side, and these are a set. As the amount of change in the downward direction as viewed from the player at the reference position YH is larger, the probability of probability change is higher (the probability of winning the probability change big hit is higher), and the amount of change in the advance notice image is higher. The higher the number, the lower the probability of probability change (the more likely it is that the player will win the non-probability big hit).

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variation in the “horizontal direction” suggests the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game to be awarded when the jackpot lottery is won in the current symbol variation game. The “lateral direction” in the present embodiment is a change in the right direction and the left direction when viewing the effect display device 11 from the player side, and these are a set. As the amount of variation in the left direction as viewed from the player at the reference position YH increases, the degree of expectation that the number of rounds constituting the big hit game is “15” is high, and the amount of variation in the notice image in the right direction increases. It is determined that the possibility that the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “7” is high.

  In the stage advance notice of the present embodiment, the final notice image for ending the stage advance notice is displayed at the reference position YH through a change in one direction or two directions. Hereinafter, the positional relationship of the preview image displayed at the reference position YH will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the schematic diagram shown in FIG. 3 is a developed view that virtually shows the positional relationship between the reference position YH and the preview image displayed at the reference position YH in the coordinates. Actually, such an image is not displayed. In FIG. 3, the reference position YH is the “origin (0, 0)”, the horizontal direction is the X axis, and the vertical direction is the Y axis. In addition, a space indicating the positional relationship between the downward notice image (lower notice images D2 to D4) and the left notice image (left notice images A2 to A4) is indicated as “first quadrant S1”. A space indicating the positional relationship between the downward notice image (lower notice images D2 to D4) and the right notice image (right notice images B2 to B4) is referred to as “second quadrant S2”. Further, a space indicating the positional relationship between the notice image that changes in the upward direction (upper notice image C2 to C4) and the notice image that changes in the right direction (right notice image B2 to B4) is indicated as “third quadrant S3”. The space indicating the positional relationship between the notice image that fluctuates in the upward direction (upper notice image C2 to C4) and the notice image that fluctuates in the left direction (left notice image A2 to A4) is denoted as “fourth quadrant S4”.

  In the following description, “change Y (1 to 3) in the X (up, down, left and right) direction” means that a preview image having a specific number of steps defined in that direction is used, and the initial image S is the starting point when the change starts. This refers to the variation displayed at the reference position YH. Therefore, changing the notice image upward by one indicates that when the initial image S is the starting point, the notice image C2 is displayed at the reference position YH, while the notice image is fluctuated by two in the right direction. This means displaying the right preview image B3 at the reference position YH when the initial image S is the starting point. Further, changing the preview image by three in the left direction means that the left preview image A4 is displayed at the reference position YH when the initial image S is the starting point.

  For example, in order to display the lower notice image D3 corresponding to the number of steps “3” at the reference position YH, there is a mode in which the notice image is changed by two downwards from the initial image S (in the figure, the coordinate 3-D). Show). Further, there is a mode in which the two preview images are changed in the left direction from the initial image S, and then the lower notification image D3 is displayed at the reference position YH by changing the two in the downward direction (in the figure, at the coordinate 3-a). Show). Further, there is a mode in which after the initial notice image F is changed to two rightward notice images, the lower notice image D3 is displayed at the reference position YH by changing two downward directions (coordinate 3-b in the figure). Show).

  That is, in the present embodiment, there are three routes as the route for displaying the final notice image, and the route includes one direction (for example, the downward direction) in which the final notice image is defined. , And two directions (for example, left direction and right direction) orthogonal to the direction. Further, in this embodiment, when the final notice image is displayed after being changed in two directions, the amount of change in each direction is the same, and once changed, the direction of change is reversed. There is no. That is, the direction of change is not reversed, for example, one change in the left direction and then three changes in the right direction. Similarly, in the present embodiment, there are three routes for displaying the preview image corresponding to steps “2” to “4” for each direction.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, a plurality of routes for displaying the same final notice image at the reference position YH are set. The number of images displayed at the reference position YH until the final preview image is displayed is larger when displaying through two directions of variation than when displaying through the variation of one direction. . For example, if the lower notice image D4 is displayed at the reference position YH by changing the three notice images downward from the initial image S, the image displayed at the reference position YH until the lower notice image D4 is displayed. The number is “3 (excluding the initial image S)” (indicated by coordinates 4-D in the figure). On the other hand, when the initial image S is used as a starting point and the three preview images are changed in the left direction and then the lower preview image D4 is displayed at the reference position YH by three changes in the lower direction, the lower notification image D4 is displayed. The number of images displayed at the reference position YH before display is “6 (excluding the initial image S)” (indicated by coordinates 4-a in the figure). In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is defined by the amount of change in one direction (the number of notice images) regardless of which one of the change paths in one direction or two directions is determined. That is, the jackpot expectation degree in the present embodiment is defined by the number of steps determined based on one direction. It can also be said that the jackpot expectation degree in the present embodiment is defined by the display order defined in the final notice image.

  Accordingly, when the lower notice image D4 corresponding to the step number “4” is displayed at the reference position YH on the route corresponding to the coordinate 4-D or the coordinate 4-a, the big hit expectation degree is the same. On the other hand, the suggested content of the bonus game bonus that is given in the case of a jackpot depends on the direction of change until the final notice image is displayed. For example, when the lower warning image D4 is displayed at the reference position YH via a two-way route corresponding to the coordinate 4-a, first, the left warning image A4 corresponding to the step number “4” due to three fluctuations in the left direction. Is displayed, the lower notice image D4 is displayed by three downward movements. In other words, the probability change expectation and the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game are comprehensively suggested by the change in the notice image in the left direction and the downward direction. Note that when the lower notice image D4 is displayed through a one-way route corresponding to the coordinate 4-D, the expected change degree is surely suggested because it changes only in the lower direction, but the notice is given in the horizontal direction. Since the image does not change, expectation can be given to either “15” or “7” as the number of rounds constituting the big hit game.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the stage notice will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the stage notice is executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the step number (stage number) of the stage notice according to the contents of the instructed variation pattern. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of steps according to the distribution shown in FIG.

  In the step number determination table shown in FIG. 5, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is instructed, the selection rate increases in the order of “1” <“2” <“4” <“3” as the number of steps. A selection value is associated. Note that when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is instructed, the selection rate of “1” is set to be extremely low. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the selection values are associated with the number of steps so that the selection rate increases in the order of “1” <“2” <“3”. In addition, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the number of steps is set to be higher in the order of “2” <“1”, and the selection rate of the number of steps “1” is extremely high. It is set to be. Thereby, in this embodiment, since the number of steps “4” is selected only when the big hit lottery is won, it becomes a big hit finalizing effect. Further, since the number of steps “1” is easy to be selected when the reach lottery is not won, when the number of steps in the stage notice is “1”, there is little expectation that it will be a big hit. It is like that. In addition, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is selected, since the selection value is not associated with the step number “3”, the reach effect is executed when the step number of the stage notice is “3”. It is confirmed that

Then, the CPU 31a for effect control that has determined the number of steps of the stage notice determines the final notice image and the direction of change of the stage notice according to the distribution shown in FIGS.
FIG. 7A, FIG. 7B, and FIG. 7C show tables that are referred to when “4 stages”, “3 stages”, and “2 stages” are determined as the number of steps, respectively. ing.

  In each table shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, a predetermined number of selection values are associated with each notice image in order to select a final notice image for each type of jackpot. Note that “large”, “medium”, and “small” in FIG. 7 indicate some of the selection values associated with each type of jackpot. More specifically, in each of the tables shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the 15R probability variable big hit is recognized when the 15R probability variable big hit is determined, regardless of the number of steps. It is easy to display the left notice image A of the A system or the lower notice image D of the D system through a variable path in two easy directions (downward and leftward in this embodiment). On the other hand, when the 15R probability variable big hit is determined, the right notice image B of the B system passes through a variable path in two directions (in this embodiment, upward and right directions) in which the 7R non-probable big hit is easily recognized. Alternatively, it is difficult to display the upper notice image C of the C system.

  Further, in each table shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, even if any number of steps is determined, if 15R non-probable variable big hit is determined, 15R non-probable big hit is easily recognized. It is easy to display the left notice image A of the A system or the upper notice image C of the C system through a variable path in the direction (in this embodiment, upward and left directions). On the other hand, when the 15R non-probable big hit is determined, the right notice image B of the B system passes through a variable path in two directions (downward and rightward in this embodiment) in which the 7R probable big hit is easily recognized. Alternatively, the lower notice image D of the D system is difficult to be displayed.

  Further, in each table shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, regardless of the number of steps determined, if the 7R probability variable big hit is determined, the two directions in which the 7R probability variable big hit is easily recognized ( In the present embodiment, the B-system right preview image B or the D-system lower preview image D is easily displayed through a variable path in the downward direction and the right direction. On the other hand, when the 7R probability variable big hit is determined, the left notice image A of the A system passes through a variable path in two directions (in this embodiment, upward and left directions) in which 15R non-probable big hit is easily recognized. Alternatively, it is difficult to display the upper notice image C of the C system.

  Further, in each table shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, even if any number of steps is determined, if 7R non-probable variable big hit is determined, it is easy to recognize the 7R non-probable big hit. The B system right preview image B or the C system top preview image C is easily displayed through a variable path in the direction (in this embodiment, upward and right directions). On the other hand, when the 7R non-probable big hit is determined, the left notice image A of the A system passes through a variable path in two directions (downward and leftward in the present embodiment) in which the 15R probable big hit is easily recognized. Alternatively, the lower notice image D of the D system is difficult to be displayed.

Details will be described below.
In the table shown in FIG. 7A, for example, when the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined, the left notice image A4 or the lower notice image D4 is selected as the final notice image, and the notice image is used as a reference. A route for display at the position YH is also determined in accordance with the selection of the preview image. When the lower notice image D4 is selected as the final notice image, the following two routes are determined. That is, after the initial image S is used as a starting point, the change path in one direction that changes three downwards (indicated by coordinates 4-D in the figure), or after the initial image S is used as the starting point, the left side is changed three. This is a two-way change path (indicated as coordinate 4-a in the figure) in which the lower notice image D4 is displayed at the reference position YH with three changes in the downward direction. On the other hand, when the left notice image A4 is selected as the final notice image, the following two routes are determined. That is, a path in one direction (indicated by the coordinate 4-A in the figure) that varies three in the left direction starting from the initial image S, or after three variations in the downward direction starting from the initial image S, the left This is a change path in two directions (shown as coordinates 4-a in the figure) in which the left notice image A4 is displayed at the reference position YH with three changes in the direction.

  Further, when the 15R non-probable big hit is determined, the upper notice image C4 or the left notice image A4 is selected as the final notice image. Then, when the upper notice image C4 is selected, a change path in one direction (indicated by coordinates 4-C in the figure) that changes three upwards from the initial image S, or the initial image S as the starting point. After changing three in the left direction, the change path in two directions (denoted as coordinates 4-c in the figure) is determined in which the upper notice image C4 is displayed in the reference position YH by changing the three upwards. . On the other hand, when the left notice image A4 is selected as the final notice image, the change path in one direction corresponding to the coordinate 4-A and the initial image S are changed three upwards, and then leftward. A change path in two directions (denoted as coordinates 4-c in the figure) for determining the left notice image A4 at the reference position YH by changing the three is determined. Even when 7R probability variation big hit or 7R non-probable variation big hit is determined, similarly to the case where 15R probability variation big hit or 15R non-probable variation big hit is determined, there are two-way fluctuation paths corresponding to the determined big hit type. The selection probability is set so as to be most easily selected.

  On the other hand, in the table shown in FIG. 7B, for example, when 15R probability variation big hit is determined, the left notice image A3 and the lower notice image D3 are most easily selected as the final notice image, and then the right notice image B3 and the upper notice image are selected. The preview image C3 is easily selected. When the lower notice image D3 is selected as the final notice image, the following two routes are determined. That is, after the initial image S is used as a starting point, a changing path in one direction that changes two downwards (indicated as coordinates 3-D in the figure), or after the initial image S is used as a starting point, two leftward changes are performed. This is a two-way change path (indicated as coordinate 3-a in the figure) in which the lower notice image D3 is displayed at the reference position YH with two changes in the downward direction. On the other hand, when the left notice image A3 is selected as the final notice image, a path that changes two directions leftward from the initial image S (shown as coordinates 3-A in the figure), or the initial image S as the start point After changing in two directions, a change path in two directions (denoted as coordinate 3-a in the figure) is determined in which the left notice image A3 is displayed at the reference position YH by changing two in the left direction. It has become.

  Further, when the 7R non-probable big hit is determined, the upper notice image C3 or the right notice image B3 is most easily selected as the final notice image, and then the left notice image A3 and the lower notice image D3 are easily selected. ing. When the upper notice image C3 is selected as the final notice image, a change path in one direction that changes two directions upward from the initial image S (shown as coordinates 3-C in the figure), or the initial image S Two starting directions are changed, then two changes are made in the right direction, then two changes are made in the upward direction, and the upper notice image C3 is displayed at the reference position YH in two directions (indicated by coordinates 3-d in the figure). It is determined. On the other hand, when the right notice image B3 is selected as the final notice image, a change path in one direction that changes two directions to the right starting from the initial image S (indicated by coordinates 3-B in the figure), or the initial A change path in two directions (indicated as coordinate 3-d in the figure) in which two changes are made in the upward direction starting from the image S, followed by two changes in the right direction and the right notice image B3 is displayed at the reference position YH. ) Is selected. When the 15R non-probable big hit or 7R probable big hit is determined, as in the case where the 15R probable big hit or 7R non-probable big hit is determined, there are two-way fluctuation paths corresponding to the determined big hit type. The selection probability is set so as to be most easily selected.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery, it is possible to suggest both the probability change state and the number of rounds as the bonus content determined for the determined jackpot, and the bonus determined for the determined jackpot Fluctuation paths in two directions corresponding to the contents are most easily selected. For example, it is assumed that “4” is determined as the number of steps when 15R probability variation jackpot is determined. In this case, the lower notice image D4 corresponding to the step number “4” changing in the “downward direction” indicating the probability of high probability change and the step number “4” changing in the “left direction” indicating the number of rounds. The change path in two directions (indicated by the coordinate 4-a in the figure) for displaying the left preview image A4 corresponding to is most easily selected.

  And then, it is easy to select a variable route in one direction corresponding to the privilege content determined for the determined jackpot. Specifically, it is assumed that “3” is determined as the number of steps when 7R probability variation jackpot is determined. Then, if the effect control CPU 31a determines the lower notice image D3 corresponding to the step number “3” as the final notice image, the direction control CPU 31a then moves in one direction next to the variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 3-b. It is easy to determine the fluctuation path (the fluctuation path in one direction corresponding to the coordinates 3-D (or coordinates 3-B)). This change path in one direction corresponds to the change direction (downward or rightward) constituting the change path of the coordinate 3-b that is most easily selected when “3” is determined as the number of steps.

  On the other hand, it is difficult to select a route corresponding to the direction opposite to the privilege content determined for the determined jackpot. Specifically, if “3” is determined as the number of steps when the 7R probability variation jackpot is determined, the effect control CPU 31a displays the left preview image A3 or the top preview image C3 according to the set selection probability. Even if it is selected, the fluctuation path in two directions (two fluctuations in the upward direction and two fluctuations in the left direction) corresponding to the coordinate 3-c is not determined. Since this fluctuation path is a notice image corresponding to the upward direction indicating a low probability of probability change and a fluctuation path in the left direction indicating a large number of rounds, the fluctuation path corresponding to the coordinate 3-b is The route is configured by the opposite direction. Similarly, in the table shown in FIG. 7C, the selection probability of the final notice image is set for each type of jackpot, and the variation path is determined according to the type of the selected last notice image. It has become.

  And by setting such a selection probability, it is given when the big hit expectation degree and the big hit are obtained by the fluctuation amount until the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH and the fluctuation amount based on one direction. Suggestion contents related to privilege contents are set.

  FIG. 3 shows the types of jackpots suggested in the stage notice executed by the table settings shown in FIGS. In FIG. 3, the 15R probability variation big hit is indicated by “◎ (double circle)” and the 15R non-probability big hit is indicated by “◯ (single circle)”. In addition, the 7R probability variation big hit is indicated by “□ (square)” and the 7R non-probable big hit is indicated by “（(diamond)”. Further, the loss reach is indicated by “Δ (triangle)” and the loss is indicated by “× (bad)”. In FIG. 3, different lines are provided for each number of steps in order to distinguish the same variation amount. Specifically, the step number “1” and the step number “2” are indicated by a straight line, the step number “3” is indicated by a broken line, and the step number “4” is indicated by a one-dot chain line. Further, in FIG. 3, the probability of selecting the variable route is displayed in order from the left, separated by commas, according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the type of big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the A system left notice image A or the D system lower notice image D is easily selected when the 15R probability variable big win is won, so the route that is most easily selected when the 15R probability variable big win is won is the first quadrant S1. Will be classified. In addition, when the 7R probability variable big win is won, the B system right notice image B or the D system lower notice image D is easy to select. Therefore, the route most easily selected when the 7R probability variable big hit is won is classified into the second quadrant S2. become. Furthermore, when the 7R non-probable big win is won, the B-type right notice image B or the C-type upper notice image C is easily selected, so the route most easily selected when the 7R non-probable big win is won is classified into the third quadrant S3. Will be. In addition, when the 15R non-probable big win is won, the A-type left notice image A or the C-type upper notice image C is easily selected, so the route most easily selected when the 15R non-probable big win is won is classified into the fourth quadrant S4. Will be.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, the variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 4-a is selected only when the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined. For this reason, when the lower notice image D4 or the left notice image A4 as the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH through the two-direction fluctuation paths corresponding to the coordinates 4-a, the probability change state is given and the big hit It is definitely notified that the number of rounds constituting the game is “15”. That is, the fact that the 15R probability variation big hit is won is definitely notified. Further, the fluctuation path in one direction corresponding to the coordinate 4-A is selected when 15R probability variation big hit or 15R non-probability big hit is determined. For this reason, when the left notice image A4 is displayed at the reference position YH through the changing direction corresponding to the coordinate 4-A by selecting the left notice image A4, it cannot be estimated whether or not the probability change state is given. Therefore, it is definitely notified that the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “15”. In addition, when the change path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 4-a and the change path in one direction corresponding to the coordinate 4-A are compared, the left notice image A4 is displayed at the reference position YH via the latter change path. In the case where the left notice image A4 is displayed at the reference position YH through the former fluctuation path, it is easier to expect that the 15R probability variation big hit has been determined than in the case where the former is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the fluctuation path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 3-a is selected when the big hit species excluding the 7R non-probable big hit is determined, and the outlier reach is selected. It can also be selected when an effect variation pattern is instructed. As a result, when the lower notice image D3 or the left notice image A3 is displayed at the reference position YH through the two-way change path corresponding to the coordinate 3-a, the probability change state is highly likely to be given, and the big hit game It is reported that there is a high possibility that the number of rounds constituting “15” is “15” (high possibility of 15R probability variation big hit), but it is not reported that the big hit is fixed.

  In FIG. 3, the route that is most easily selected when each big hit type is won is arranged on the straight lines T1 and T2. Then, a route that is in the vicinity of the straight line and is included in the same quadrant becomes a route that can be easily selected next. On the other hand, the route included in the quadrant opposite to the quadrant corresponding to the determined jackpot is the route that is most difficult to select. That is, as the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH through a route closer to the straight lines T1 and T2 in the same quadrant in FIG. 3, the big hit corresponding to the quadrant in which the straight lines T1 and T2 are arranged is won. There is a high possibility that

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a that has determined the route for displaying the final notice image according to the number of steps causes the stage notice to be executed so that the final notice image is displayed through the decided route.

  Hereinafter, the flow until the final notice image is displayed through the variable path in two directions will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the 15R probability variation jackpot has been won and the effect control CPU 31a has determined the left notice image A3 as the final notice image. Then, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 31a has selected the variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 3-a as the variable path for displaying the left notice image A3 at the reference position YH.

  When the stage advance notice is started according to the assumed content (FIG. 6A), the effect display apparatus 11 changes the notice image two downwards from the reference position YH according to the determined change path, The left notice image A3 is temporarily stopped and displayed at the reference position YH by being changed by two in the left direction. Specifically, by moving the preview image downward by one from the initial image S, the lower preview image D2 corresponding to the step number “2” is temporarily stopped and displayed at the reference position YH (FIG. 6B). ). It should be noted that the player cannot recognize whether or not the stage notice is ended or the stage notice is continued with the temporarily stopped notice image because the notice image is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the lower notice image D2 once stopped and displayed at the reference position YH is changed by one downward, so that the lower notice image D3 corresponding to the step number “3” is temporarily displayed at the reference position. The display is stopped (FIG. 6C).

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the lower notice image D3 that is temporarily stopped at the reference position YH is changed to the left. In the present embodiment, the left preview image A2 corresponding to the step number “2”, which is one step smaller than the lower preview image D3 corresponding to the step number “3”, is variably displayed. For this reason, in the effect display device 11, after the lower notice image D3 fluctuates by one in the left direction, the left notice image A2 is displayed at the reference position YH without being temporarily stopped (FIG. 6D). ). It should be noted that the player recognizes that the stage notice is not completed with the notice image being passed by displaying the notice image in a passing state. As a result, the preview image is shifted leftward from the lower preview image D3 by two, and the left preview image A3 corresponding to the step number “3” is temporarily stopped and displayed at the reference position YH (FIG. 6E). Stage notice ends. Then, when the left notice image A3 is displayed at the reference position YH through such a route, the player wins the big hit expectation degree and the big hit lottery according to the fluctuation direction and the fluctuation amount based on one direction. Recognizes that there is a high possibility that the probability variation state is given and that the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “15”.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the stage notice when the big hit lottery is not won will be described.
When a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect or a variation pattern for an outlier effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of steps for the step advance notice according to the distribution shown in FIG. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines the final preview image according to the determined number of steps, and determines a route for displaying the preview image at the reference position YH. However, in this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is not won, the selection probability is set so that it is difficult to select a variable route in two directions. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that determines the final notice image functions as a determination unit.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In stage notice, depending on the process until the final notice image is derived (which notice image has been derived and in which direction of movement) The advancement of the content (in the embodiment, the expected probability of change and the number of rounds) is notified. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest with respect to the notice effect by simultaneously notifying the degree of different viewpoints by executing one stage notice (notice effect).

  (2) By setting a plurality (4 in the embodiment) of changing directions of the notice image, it is possible to increase the combinations of the benefits of different privilege contents and increase the variation of the notice effect. Specifically, it may be announced that the benefit of one benefit is high, but the benefit of the other is low, the benefits of both benefits are high, and the benefits of both benefits are low. it can.

  (3) As the change direction of the notice image, the suggestion content in one change direction (vertical direction in the embodiment) forming the set is associated with high or low probability of expected change while the other change direction forming the set ( In the embodiment, in the horizontal direction), the number of rounds composing the big hit game is associated as suggested content. Since players play games for the purpose of acquiring more prize balls, the game will aim to improve the interest of the notice effect by notifying the winning probability directly linked to winning the prize ball and the advantage of the number of round games. be able to. In other words, it is possible to realize a notice effect that allows the player to accurately predict the contents that the player wants to know.

  (4) As a route for displaying the final notice image, a variable route in one direction and a variable route in two directions are set. Thus, by setting one or two as the fluctuation direction of the image fluctuation, it is possible to increase the variation of the notice effect.

  (5) The display area of the preview image is set to be smaller than the image display portion GH. Accordingly, when the initial image S is displayed at the reference position YH, a part of the preview image is also displayed in the vertical and horizontal directions of the initial image S. Accordingly, since the notice image may change in any direction at the start of the stage notice, it can be expected that the notice image develops in a direction with higher advantage.

  (6) With respect to the upward and downward directions classified in the vertical direction, the preview image corresponding to each step number “4” is the final-stage preview image in that direction. In addition, regarding the right direction and the left direction classified in the horizontal direction, the notification image corresponding to each step number “4” is the final-stage notification image in that direction. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher as the notice image approaches the fourth stage in each direction. It is assumed that the upper limit value (the number of final steps) in the upward direction and the downward direction are made common without setting the change direction of the preview image as in the present embodiment. In this case, since the change of the stage notice changes to a circular shape, there is a possibility that the initial image S may be returned even though the number of steps of the notice image is increased. In this case, although the number of steps of the preview image is increased, it is suggested that the expected degree of jackpot is low by returning to the initial image. Therefore, by providing an upper limit value (final number of steps) for each direction as in this embodiment, the number of steps in the stage notice can be associated with the expectation degree of jackpot, and as the player is informed of the stage, the jackpot Can be expected to become.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the embodiment described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the embodiment described above, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is set according to the total amount of change until the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH. Further, in the change path in two directions in the present embodiment, different paths are set with different amounts of change in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction (for example, after changing two in the left direction, three changes in the upward direction). Variable path). Therefore, the number of steps of the stage notice in the present embodiment is that when the notice image (initial image S) whose display order to the reference position YH is the first is displayed at the reference position YH as the last notice image, the notice image is a step. The number is “1”. Further, when displaying a preview image that is second or third in display order at the reference position YH as a final preview image at the reference position YH, the preview image has the number of steps “2” or the number of steps “3”, respectively. . On the other hand, when the preview image that is fourth or fifth in the display order at the reference position YH is displayed as the final preview image at the reference position YH, the preview image has the step number “4” or the step number “5”, respectively. " Further, when a preview image that is the sixth or seventh display order at the reference position YH is displayed as the final preview image at the reference position YH, the preview image has the step number “6” or the step number “7”, respectively. .

  Note that the preview image corresponding to the number of steps “5” is, for example, the final image displayed at the reference position YH after the two preliminary images are changed from the initial image S to the right and then the two are changed upward. The notice image is applicable. That is, when the number of preview images until the final preview image starting from the initial image S is displayed at the reference position YH is “5 (including the initial image S)”, the preview image corresponding to the step number “5”. It becomes. The notice image corresponding to the number of steps “6” is, for example, the final notice image displayed at the reference position YH after the three notice images are changed in the right direction from the initial image S and then two in the upward direction. The notice image is applicable. That is, when the number of preview images until the final preview image starting from the initial image S is displayed at the reference position YH is “6 (including the initial image)”, the preview image corresponding to the step number “6” Become. Further, the notice image corresponding to the step number “7” is, for example, the last notice image displayed on the reference position YH after three notice images are changed in the right direction from the initial image S and then three are changed in the upward direction. The notice image is applicable. That is, when the number of preview images until the final preview image starting from the initial image S is displayed at the reference position YH is “7 (including the initial image)”, the preview image corresponding to the step number “7” Become.

Hereinafter, the variable path in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, when the number of steps “6” is determined and the lower notice image D3 is determined as the final notice image, the notice image is changed three in the left direction from the initial image S, and then the value of 2 in the lower direction is changed. There is a mode in which the lower notice image D3 is displayed at the reference position YH after being changed (indicated by coordinates 6-3 in the figure). Furthermore, there is a mode in which the lower notice image D3 is displayed at the reference position YH by changing the notice image three times in the right direction starting from the initial image S and then changing the two notice images in the lower direction (in the figure, coordinate 6- 7). In addition, when the number of steps “5” is determined and the right preview image B2 is determined as the final preview image, the preview image is changed three downwards from the initial image S, and then 1 in the right direction. There is a mode of variation (indicated by coordinates 5-7 in the figure). Further, there is a mode in which the right notice image B2 is displayed at the reference position YH by changing the notice image three times upward from the initial image S as the starting point, and then changing the notice image right by one (see the coordinate 5- in the figure). 8).

  That is, in this embodiment, since the big hit expectation is set according to the number of image fluctuations until the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH, the image until the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH. The number may be larger than the number of images determined in each direction. Therefore, when “5” to “7” are determined as the number of steps of the stage notice, there are two paths as two-way variable paths for displaying the final notice image. Is composed of two directions (for example, an upward direction and a downward direction) orthogonal to one direction (for example, the right direction) in which the final notice image is defined. On the other hand, the route for displaying the final notice image at the reference position YH when “1” to “4” is determined as the number of steps of the stage notice is determined by the same rule as in the first embodiment. Since there are two routes, the description is omitted here.

  Thus, also in the present embodiment, a plurality of routes for displaying the same final notice image are set. However, even if the final notice image is the same, the bonus content given when the big hit expectation and the big hit are different depends on the fluctuation direction and the total fluctuation amount until the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH. It will be suggested by the contents. In other words, if the amount of fluctuation in the downward direction is large, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the probability variation state will be given after the big hit game ends, while if the amount of fluctuation in the left direction is large, the big hit game The number of rounds that make up In other words, in the present embodiment, depending on the combination of the changing directions, the privilege content that is given in the case of a big hit is suggested with different content. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation is suggested by the total amount of change until the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH. Therefore, the number of motion images in the present embodiment is the number of preview images that are variably displayed before the final preview image is displayed at the reference position YH through the determined variation path (total variation amount).

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to cause the stage notice to be executed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the step number determination table shown in FIG. 8, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is instructed, the number of steps is “1” <“2” <“3” “7” <“4” <“5” <“ The selection values are associated with each other so that the selection rate increases in the order of “6”. Note that when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is instructed, the selection rates of the number of steps “1” and the number of steps “2” are set to be extremely low. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the selection rate increases in the order of “1” “6” <“5” <“4” <“3” <“2” as the number of steps. A selection value is associated. In addition, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the number of steps is set to be higher in the order of “2” <“1”, and the selection rate of the number of steps “1” is extremely high. It is set to be. Thereby, in this embodiment, since the number of steps “7” is selected only when the big hit lottery is won, it becomes a big hit finalizing effect. Further, since the number of steps “1” is easy to be selected when the reach lottery is not won, when the number of steps in the stage notice is “1”, there is little expectation that it will be a big hit. It is like that. Further, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is selected, the selection value is not associated with the number of steps “3” and thereafter, and therefore the reach effect is executed when the number of steps in the stage notice is larger than “3”. It is decided that it will be done.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control that has determined the number of steps of the stage notice indicates the final notice image and the change direction of the stage notice according to the distribution shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c) and FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (c). decide.

  FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C show tables that are referred to when “7”, “6”, and “5” are determined as the number of steps, respectively. On the other hand, FIG. 11 (a), FIG. 11 (b), and FIG. 11 (c) show tables that are referred to when “4”, “3”, and “2” are determined as the number of steps, respectively. Yes.

  In each table shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, in order to select the final notice image for each type of jackpot, a predetermined number of selection values are associated with each notice image. Further, by determining the final notice image, a route for displaying the notice image at the reference position YH is also determined at the same time.

  More specifically, in each table shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, as in the first embodiment, it is easy to recognize the determined jackpot type regardless of the number of steps determined. The notice image set in the direction is easily displayed through the fluctuation route to On the other hand, in each table shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, as in the first embodiment, regardless of the number of steps determined, it is difficult to recognize the determined jackpot type in two directions. It is difficult to display the preview image set in that direction through the variable path.

Details will be described below.
For example, in the table shown in FIG. 10A, if the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined, the lower notice image D4 or the left notice image A4 is selected as the final notice image, and the notice image is used as a reference. A route for display at the position YH is also determined in accordance with the selection of the preview image. Specifically, when the lower notice image D4 is selected as the final notice image, the left notice image D4 is changed three times in the left direction starting from the initial image S and then changed three times in the lower direction to change the lower notice image D4 to the reference position. Fluctuation paths in two directions to be displayed on YH (shown as coordinates 7-1 in the figure) are determined. On the other hand, even when the left notice image A4 is selected as the final notice image, a variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinates 7-1 is determined.

  Further, when the 15R non-probable big hit is determined, the upper notice image C4 or the left notice image A4 is selected as the final notice image. Then, when the upper notice image C4 is selected, the initial notice image S is changed to the left by three, and then the three images are changed upward to display the upper notice image C4 at the reference position YH. The fluctuation path (denoted as coordinates 7-2 in the figure) is determined. On the other hand, even when the left notice image A4 is selected as the final notice image, a variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinates 7-2 is determined. Even when 7R probability variation big hit or 7R non-probable variation big hit is determined, similarly to the case where 15R probability variation big hit or 15R non-probable variation big hit is determined, there are two-way fluctuation paths corresponding to the determined big hit type. The selection probability is set so as to be most easily selected.

  On the other hand, in the table shown in FIG. 10B, for example, when 15R probability variation big hit is determined, the left notice image A3, the left notice image A4, the lower notice image D3, and the lower notice image D4 are most selected as the final notice images. The selection probability is set so that it can be easily done. Subsequently, the selection probability is set so that the right preview image B3 is easily selected and the top preview image C3 is most difficult to be selected. When the lower notice image D3 is selected as the final notice image, the left notice image D3 is displayed at the reference position YH by changing three from the initial image S to the left and then changing two from the bottom. The route to be performed (denoted as coordinates 6-3 in the figure) is determined. On the other hand, when the left notice image A3 is selected as the final notice image, the left notice image A3 is displayed at the reference position YH by changing three from the initial image S in the downward direction and then two in the left direction. The route to be made (denoted as coordinates 6-1 in the figure) is determined. In addition, when 15R non-probable big hit, 7R probable big hit, or 7R non-probable big hit is determined, the fluctuation path in two directions corresponding to the determined type of big hit is the same as when 15R probable big hit is determined. The selection probability is set so that is most easily selected.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery, it is possible to suggest both the probability change state and the number of rounds as the bonus content determined for the determined jackpot, and the bonus determined for the determined jackpot Fluctuation paths in two directions corresponding to the contents are most easily selected. Further, among the variable paths in two directions, the variable path having the same number of fluctuations in either direction is most easily selected. For example, it is assumed that “5” is determined as the number of steps when 15R probability variation big hit is determined. In this case, the lower notice image D3 in the lower display order indicating the high degree of probability variation and the left notice image A3 in the third display order in the left order indicating the number of rounds are displayed. A variable path in two directions (indicated by coordinates 5-3 in the figure) is most easily selected.

  Then, a change path that can display a notice image set with a large number of changes is easily selected in one of the directions corresponding to the privilege content determined for the determined jackpot. It has become. Specifically, it is assumed that “5” is determined as the number of steps when 7R probability variation big hit is determined. Then, if it is determined that the lower notice image D4 is determined as the final notice image, the effect control CPU 31a determines a variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinates 5-7. The fluctuation path is the same as the fluctuation direction (downward or rightward) constituting the fluctuation path of the coordinate 5-9 that is most easily selected when “5” is determined as the number of steps, and is in one direction unit. The lower notice image D4 that has the largest number of fluctuations is a route that can be displayed.

  On the other hand, as in the first embodiment, it is difficult to select a route corresponding to the direction opposite to the privilege content determined for the determined jackpot. Specifically, if “5” is determined as the number of steps when the 7R probability variation jackpot is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the left preview image A3 or the upper preview image as the final preview image depending on the set selection probability. Even if the preview image C3 is selected, the change path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 5-4 is not determined. Since this fluctuation path is a notice image corresponding to the upward direction indicating a low probability of probability change and a fluctuation path to the left indicating a large number of rounds, the fluctuation path corresponding to the coordinates 5-9 is The route is configured by the opposite direction. Similarly, in the tables shown in FIG. 10C and FIGS. 11A to 11C, the selection probability of the final notice image is set for each type of jackpot, and the selected final notice image is selected. The variable path is determined by the type.

  Then, by setting such a selection probability, the suggested content regarding the privilege content given when the big hit expectation and the big hit are obtained according to the fluctuation direction and the total fluctuation amount until the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH. Is set.

  FIG. 9 shows the types of jackpots suggested in the stage notice executed by the table settings shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. In FIG. 9, the step number “5” is indicated by a two-dot chain line, the step number “6” is indicated by a double line, and the step number “7” is indicated by a bold line.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 7-1 is selected only when the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined. For this reason, when the lower notice image D4 or the left notice image A4 as the final notice image is displayed at the reference position YH through the variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinates 7-1, the 15R probability variation big hit is won. This is definitely notified.

  Further, the fluctuation path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 6-3 is selected when 15R probability variation big hit, 15R non-probability big hit, or outlier reach is determined. For this reason, when the left notice image A4 is displayed at the reference position YH through the changing direction corresponding to the coordinate 6-3 by selecting the left notice image A4, it cannot be estimated whether or not a certain change state is given. Therefore, it is definitely notified that the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “15”. As a result, when the variation path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 7-1 and the variation path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 6-3 are compared, the left notice image A4 is displayed via the latter variation path. Rather, it is easier to expect that the 15R probability variation big hit has been determined when the left notice image A4 is displayed via the former fluctuation route. That is, even if the same notice image is displayed at the reference position YH, a difference in the expected change expectation is caused by the difference in the number of fluctuations in the downward direction.

  Further, the fluctuation path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 6-1 is selected when 15R probability variation big hit, 7R probability variation big hit, or outlier reach is determined. For this reason, when the lower notice image D4 is displayed through the changing direction corresponding to the coordinates 6-1 by selecting the lower notice image D4, it cannot be estimated whether the number of rounds constituting the big hit game is “15”. However, it is definitely notified that the probability variation state is given. Thereby, when the change path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 7-1 and the change path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 6-1 are compared, the lower notice image D4 is displayed through the latter change path. It is easier to expect that the 15R probability variation jackpot has been determined when the lower notice image D4 is displayed through the former fluctuation route. That is, even when the same notice image is displayed, a difference in the number of rounds constituting the big hit game is caused by the difference in the number of fluctuations in the left direction.

  In addition, when the two-way variation path corresponding to the coordinate 5-3 and the two-direction variation path corresponding to the coordinate 5-5 are compared, the change of the preview image displayed at the reference position YH via these paths is compared. Although the amount is the same number (in this example, the number of steps is “5”), the suggested contents are different. That is, when the final notice image is displayed through the former fluctuation route, the probability change state is more likely to be given, compared to the case where the final notice image is displayed through the latter fluctuation route, but the big hit It is suggested that the possibility that the number of rounds constituting the game is “15” is low. On the other hand, when the final notice image is displayed through the latter fluctuation path, the probability that the probability change state is given is lower than when the final notice image is displayed through the former fluctuation path. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “15”.

  In FIG. 9, as in FIG. 3, when each route is schematized, the route that is most easily selected when each big hit type is won will be arranged on the straight lines T1 and T2. Then, a route that is in the vicinity of the straight line and is included in the same quadrant becomes a route that can be easily selected next. On the other hand, the route included in the quadrant opposite to the quadrant corresponding to the determined jackpot is the route that is most difficult to select.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the flow until the final notice image is displayed through the variable path in two directions will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, it is assumed that the 15R probability variation jackpot has been won and the effect control CPU 31a has determined the left notice image A3 as the final notice image. Then, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 31a has selected a variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinates 6-1 as a variable path for displaying the left notice image A3 at the reference position YH.

  When the stage notice is started according to the presumed contents, the effect display device 11 changes three downwards from the reference position YH according to the determined change path (FIGS. 12A to 12D). The left notice image A3 is temporarily stopped and displayed at the reference position YH by being shifted leftward by two (FIGS. 12E and 12F). Then, when the left preview image A3 is displayed at the reference position YH through such a route, if the player wins the big win lottery according to the variation direction and the total variation amount, the probability variation state is given. It is recognized that there is a high possibility that the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “15”.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (6) described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(7) Even if the number of steps is the same, the suggestion content regarding the privilege content to be given in the case of a big hit is set differently depending on the change direction and to what level the notice image has changed in each direction. For example, when the final notice image is displayed through a variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinate 5-3, there is a possibility that the probability change state is given and the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “15”. Both are suggested to be high (Figure 9). On the other hand, when the final notice image is displayed through a variable path in two directions corresponding to the coordinates 5-5, the probability change state is unlikely to be given, but the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “15”. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that “ Thus, the bonus content can be suggested from different viewpoints while maintaining the jackpot expectation, so that it is possible to improve the interest with respect to the notice effect.

  (8) When the number of fluctuations in the same vertical direction is the same, but the number of fluctuations in the same horizontal direction is different, the expected variation degree is the same, but the degree of expectation to the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game Will be different. Furthermore, as the number of fluctuations in the same horizontal direction increases, the expectation for jackpot expectation and the number of rounds that make up the jackpot game will increase, so the type of jackpot for the player in a more detailed notice mode Can be notified.

  (9) When the number of fluctuations in the same horizontal direction is the same, but the number of fluctuations in the same vertical direction is different, the degree of expectation for the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is the same, but the probability of expected change Will be different. Further, the larger the number of fluctuations in the same vertical direction, the higher the jackpot expectation and the probability variation expectation, so that the player can be notified of the type of jackpot in a more detailed notice mode.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In each embodiment, the route for displaying the final notice image is patterned, but the notice image to be displayed before the final notice image is displayed may be determined each time. As a result, it is possible to display the warning image on an irregular route, such as changing to the left, changing to the left, and then changing to the lower.

  -In each embodiment, you may make it determine the path | route for displaying the image by determining the last notice image. For example, in the second embodiment, it is assumed that 15R probability variation jackpot is determined and “4” is determined as the number of steps. In this case, for example, although it is displayed on the effect display device 11 as the same notice image, it is managed internally as another notice image corresponding to each direction, and the route is uniquely selected by selecting the notice image. May be determined. For example, in FIG. 9, the right preview image B3 displayed through the two-way variation path corresponding to the coordinate 5-9 is set as “right preview image B3-1”, while the one corresponding to the coordinate 3-B is set. The right preview image B3 displayed through the direction of change in the direction is set as “right preview image B3-2”. Then, if the CPU 31a for effect control determines the “right notice image B3-1” according to the determined type of jackpot, the path that inevitably changes two in the downward direction and then changes in the two in the right direction. Will be determined.

  In each embodiment, the execution time of the stage notice may be limited to the uncertain change state. That is, when the stage advance notice is executed during the probability change state and the upper notice image C4 or the right notice image B4 is displayed through the two-way change path (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the coordinates 7-4, the probability change state is displayed. This is because the end is equal to being notified. Further, if the stage notice is executed during the probability change state, the stage notice may not be executed when the non-probability big hit is won. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a confirms the type of jackpot that has been instructed, and if it is a non-probable variable jackpot, the stage notice itself may not be executed. In addition, when a non-probable change big hit is won during the probability change state, a route for displaying the final notice image in which the non-probable change big hit is fixed in the stage notice may not be selected.

  In each embodiment, only the direction advantageous to the player may be set as the direction of change of the notice image. In this case, in each embodiment, it fluctuates downward or leftward. The number of steps in each direction is not limited to “4”, and it is not necessary to unify the number of steps in all directions.

  -The change direction of the notice image in each embodiment may be any direction as long as it is two or more directions. Moreover, it is not necessary that each direction is a pair. In this case, for example, the degree of probability variation expectation and the number of rounds constituting the big hit game may be suggested by the fluctuation in only the downward direction and the left direction in each embodiment.

  -You may change the hit type in each embodiment. For example, while the same number of rounds is set, big hits with different game times per round game may be set.

-In each embodiment, you may change the suggestion content for every direction. For example, the number of times of changing state may be suggested by fluctuation in the vertical direction.
In the embodiment, the effect control board 31 may be divided into an effect display control board that controls the effect display device 11 and a sub-general control board that controls the effect display control board.

In the embodiment, the invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of motion images is defined by a display order defined for the final notice image.
(B) The number of motion images is the number of preview images that are displayed before the final preview image is derived with respect to the effective image display position where the initial preview image is displayed with the start of the preview effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized by:

  GH: Image display unit, SW1, SW2: Start port switch, 10: Game board, 11: Production display device, 12: Special symbol display device, 13: Normal symbol display device, 14, 15 ... Start winning port, 16 ... Opening / closing Blades, 17 ... Grand prize opening door, 18 ... Grand prize opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine comprising: a display device that displays an image of a notice effect that predicts game development by variably displaying a plurality of types of images; and display control means that controls display content of the display device.
The notice effect is executed with an initial notice image displayed on the display device as the notice effect starts as a starting point of image fluctuation in the notice effect,
In the display device, at least two different directions are set as the fluctuation direction of the image fluctuation, and a plurality of types of notice images are displayed in a predetermined display order for each fluctuation direction due to the image fluctuation. And
Determining the final notice image finally derived by the notice effect, based on the lottery result of the winning lottery and the privilege content given in the case of winning,
The display control means changes the image so that the final notice image determined by the decision means is displayed along with the start of the notice effect, until the final notice image is derived from the initial notice image. A gaming machine characterized by notifying the level of the expected level of hitting according to the number of motion images, and also notifying the advantage of the privilege content determined for each of the fluctuation directions according to the fluctuation direction of the image fluctuations.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of operation images is defined by the number of preview images that are displayed by image variation in one direction.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of operation images is defined by the number of preview images displayed by image fluctuations in all directions. The change direction is set to four directions, and the advantage of the same privilege content is notified in advance by a pair of two directions,
The high advantage is shown by the image fluctuation in one direction forming the set, and the low advantage is shown by the image fluctuation in the other direction. The gaming machine described.   The advantage of the bonus content is the jackpot game given after the end of the symbol variation game when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends and the symbol variation game in which the notice effect is executed becomes a jackpot The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the number of round games constituting the number of game machines is set to be a little.   6. The display control unit according to claim 1, wherein in the process of deriving the final notice image, the display control unit changes the image in one change direction or two change directions. Gaming machine.