JP2013121421A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine maintaining the player's interest in a game.SOLUTION: The game machine is allowed to perform a super ready-to-win status A, and a super ready-to-win status B having a jackpot expectation degree larger than that of the super ready-to-win status A, and further perform indication presentation for indicating high probability of a game controlled to a jackpot game status as compared with a game without the indication presentation, is allowed to be performed during the super ready-to-win status A or super ready-to-win status B. The indication presentation has a performance frequency larger during the super ready-to-win status A than during the super ready-to-win status B.

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  As a gaming machine, for example, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize such as a predetermined number of prize balls There is a pachinko gaming machine in which game media is paid out to a player. As a gaming machine, for example, there is a slot machine in which a gaming medium such as a gaming medal is inserted to set a bet number and play a game. These gaming machines allow the player to play a game, but when a predetermined condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game (for example, the display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result (big hit symbol)) (For example, a bonus game state, bonus, AT (assist time), etc.) are given to the player.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a specific effect (reach effect in Patent Document 1) for notifying whether or not a privilege is granted as a result of the effect is executed, and the privilege can be granted while the specific effect is being executed. There is disclosed a gaming machine capable of executing a suggestion effect (a cherry blossom pattern effect in Patent Document 1) suggesting that the performance is high.

JP 2011-110294

  However, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, as the above-mentioned specific effects, there are a first specific effect with a low degree of expectation for giving a game privilege and a second specific effect with a high expectation level. Although the number of times that the suggestive effect may be executed is the same, for example, in each specific effect, the second specific effect is executed when the first specific effect is executed. Compared to when the game was performed, the player could not have a sufficient expectation that the privilege will be granted, and the interest in the game may be reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and is providing the game machine which reduced or prevented the fall of the interest to a game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine in a modified example) that gives a privilege to a player according to the progress of the game,
Bonus grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the bonus (for example, jackpot gaming state, bonus, AT (assist time), etc.) (for example, whether or not to win a jackpot in step S239 or step S242) CPU 103 to determine)
The execution ratio when the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege is the first specific effect (for example, Super Reach A) that informs whether or not the privilege is granted as a result of the effect. The variation pattern is determined in step S262 based on the first specific effect execution means (for example, whether or not to make a big hit in step S239 or step S242 and the result of determining the big hit type). CPU 103 and an effect control CPU 120 that determines the effect control pattern in step S509 based on the variation pattern determined by CPU 103 and executes the effect in step S172),
The execution ratio when the privilege grant determining means determines that the privilege is given is determined as the second specific effect (for example, super reach B) for notifying whether or not the privilege is granted as a result of the effect. The second specific effect execution means that can be executed so as to have a second execution ratio higher than the execution ratio of 1 (for example, whether or not to make a big hit in step S239 or step S242 and the determination result for determining the big hit type) In the determination example of FIG. 7, such as the CPU 103 that determines the variation pattern based on the step S262 and the CPU 120 for effect control that determines the effect control pattern in step S509 based on the variation pattern determined by the CPU 103 and executes the effect in step S172. , Super Reach A is executed when the variation pattern PA3-2 is executed. Than when the variation pattern PA3-1 is selected to be a big hit expectation is high.)
Suggestion effects (for example, the first suggestion effect (sakura pattern or character C) or the second suggestion effect (red or character B), etc.) suggesting that there is a high possibility that the privilege will be granted than when not executed. Can be executed within the execution period of the first specific effect based on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means, and can be executed within the execution period of the second specific effect (for example, The CPU 103 determines a variation pattern in step S262 based on whether or not to make a big hit in step S239 and step S242, and the decision result for determining the type of jackpot, and the suggestion effect in step S508 based on the variation pattern determined by the CPU 103. After determining the content, the effect control pattern is determined, and the effect control CPU 120 that executes the effect in step S172),
With
The number of times the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect within the execution period of the first specific effect is the number of times the suggestion effect execution means performs the suggestion effect within the execution period of the second specific effect. (For example, the super reach A has more execution times of the suggestion effect that can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 than the super reach B).
It is characterized by that.

  Note that a privilege is a ratio of a game value (for example, the number of game medals that have been multiplied, a game ball that has been struck, etc.) that is given to a player to a game value used to play a game (for example, , Game medal payout rate, game ball payout rate, etc.) (for example, an AT game, bonus, jackpot game state, probability change state, etc. advantageous to the player) It may be a value useful for the player (for example, a definite effect, a premium effect, etc.) in the progress of the game. The granting of a privilege to a player by a gaming machine includes that the gaming machine executes an AT game, a bonus, a big hit gaming state, a probability change state, or the like, or performs a finalizing effect, a premium effect, or the like.

  Further, “given a privilege” is an expression including both that a privilege is given toward the future and that a privilege has already been granted (the same applies to “grant a privilege” as appropriate). ). For example, the first specific effect and the second specific effect that notify whether or not a privilege is granted as a result of the effect are games after the time point when the result of the effect (whether or not a privilege is granted) is notified. It may be a notification that the machine grants a privilege to the player, or that the gaming machine has granted a privilege to the player before the time when the result of the effect is notified (the benefit is the result of the effect) May be terminated at the time of informing the user, or may be continued after the time of informing the result of the production. Similarly, the suggestion effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a privilege will be granted may also indicate that there is a high possibility that a privilege will be granted in the future (after execution of a specific effect). It may indicate that there is a high possibility that a privilege is given.

  Note that the execution ratio (execution ratio for the specific effect and execution ratio for the suggestion effect (described later)) for the various effects when the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege is actually executed. The bonus grant determining means may determine that the bonus is determined to be granted. For example, the higher the execution ratio is, the higher the execution ratio is, the more the bonus grant determining means gives the bonus. While the possibility that it is determined to be granted increases, it is only necessary that the possibility that the privilege grant determining unit determines not to grant a privilege when the effect is executed is low. For example, the execution ratio is a selection ratio for selecting an effect from a plurality of effects when the privilege grant determining means determines to grant a privilege (for example, a determination that execution of the effect is determined at the time of a big hit) The probability that the privilege grant determining means determines that the privilege is granted when the production is performed (for example, the degree of expectation for a specific grant (for example, the jackpot expectation)), etc. Also represented by The degree of expectation is (probability of executing the production when the privilege grant determining means decides to grant the privilege) × (probability that the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege) / {(the privilege grant determining means gives the privilege. Probability that the effect is executed when it is decided to grant) × (Probability that the privilege grant determining means decides to grant the privilege) + (The effect is executed when the privilege grant determining means decides not to grant the privilege) (Probability determined that the privilege grant determining means does not grant a privilege)}.

  According to the above configuration, the number of times that the suggestion effect can be executed within the execution period of the first specific effect is greater than the number of times that the suggestion effect can be executed within the execution period of the second specific effect. Therefore, even if the first specific effect is executed, the expectation that the suggestion effect will be executed (that is, the expectation that a privilege will be given) is greater than that of the second specific effect. Can have a number of times. For this reason, as described above, it is possible to prevent or reduce the player's inability to have a sufficient sense of expectation that the privilege is given, and to prevent or reduce a decrease in interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The suggestion effect execution means, when the privilege grant determination means determines to grant the privilege, the first specific effect execution means performs the first specific effect than when the second specific effect execution means executes the second specific effect. The suggestion effect is executed so that the possibility that the specific effect execution means is executing the first specific effect is higher when the suggestion effect is executed (for example, execution of FIGS. 14 to 16, etc.). As in the determination example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are more easily executed in the super reach A than in the super reach B).
You may do it.

  Note that the possibility of executing the suggestion effect is that the suggestion effect can be executed a plurality of times in at least one of the execution period of the first specific effect and the execution period of the second specific effect. It may be a possibility that at least one of the suggested effects that can be executed a plurality of times is executed, and the suggested effects that can be executed at each predetermined timing within the period of each specific effect are executed. May be about the possibility.

  According to the above configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first specific effect, it is determined that the privilege grant determining means grants the privilege, compared to when the suggestion effect is executed in the second specific effect. Since the suggestion effect is easy to be executed, the player can easily have a sense of expectation that a privilege is given in the first specific effect, and can prevent or reduce a decrease in interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The suggestion effect execution means is an effect that suggests the first suggestion effect (sakura pattern or character C) and the possibility of giving the privilege as the suggestion effect. It is possible to execute a second suggestion effect (red or character B) whose execution ratio when determined to be granted is lower than the first suggestion effect, and the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege. In the case where the first specific effect executing means is executing the first specific effect than the case where the second specific effect executing means is executing the second specific effect. The first suggestion effect is executed so that the possibility of executing the suggestion effect is increased (for example, when the variable display result is “big hit” as in the execution decision examples of FIGS. 14 to 16, etc.) reach Than, those of the super reach A is, first suggested production is performed easily.),
You may do it.

  Note that the possibility of executing the suggestion effect is that the suggestion effect can be executed a plurality of times in at least one of the execution period of the first specific effect and the execution period of the second specific effect. It may be a possibility that at least one of the suggested effects that can be executed a plurality of times is executed, and the suggested effects that can be executed at each predetermined timing within the period of each specific effect are executed. May be about the possibility.

  According to the above-described configuration, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect having different degrees of expectation to which the privilege is granted are prepared, and the first suggestion effect is executed in the first specific effect. Since the suggestion effect is more likely to be executed when the privilege grant determining means decides to grant a privilege than when the first suggestion effect is executed in the second specific effect, the player can In production, it is easy to have a sense of expectation that a privilege will be given, and it is possible to prevent or reduce a decrease in interest in games.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the case where the second specific effect is executed, the suggestion effect executing means performs the specific suggestion effect on the second specific effect only when the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege. (For example, as shown in the determination example of FIG. 16, in the case of Super Reach B, the first suggestion is performed in the suggestion effect D execution period only when the variable display result is “big hit”. Production is performed),
You may do it.

  The specific suggestion effect means that the suggestion effect execution means has a predetermined timing within the execution period of the second specific effect (in the case where there are a plurality of timings at which the suggestion effect can be executed, for example, at least one of them) When there are a plurality of types of suggested effects that can be executed at a specific timing), some specific suggested effects may be provided, or all the specified suggested effects may be provided.

  According to the above configuration, when the specific suggestion effect is executed in the second specific effect in which the number of executions of the suggestion effect is small, it is determined that the privilege grant determining means grants the privilege. When executed, the player can be given a special feeling and the interest in the game is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect in either the first execution mode or the second execution mode, and the first specific effect execution means executes the first specific effect. The suggestion effect is executed so that the execution ratio when the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege differs between the first execution mode and the second execution mode (for example, FIG. When the suggestion effect is executed with the pattern 10 of red, character B, and cherry blossoms as in the 15 determination examples, the suggestion effect is executed with other patterns 1 to 9 including at least one of the cherry blossoms and the character C. Is likely to be a big hit (expected expectation of big hit)),
You may do it.

(6) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in either the first execution mode or the second execution mode, and the first specific effect execution means In the case where the first specific effect is being executed, the execution ratio when the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege is different between the first execution mode and the second execution mode. The suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the suggestion effect is executed with the pattern 10 of red, character B, and cherry blossoms as in the determination example of FIG. 15, at least one of cherry, red, character C, and character B is included. There is a higher possibility of winning a big hit (expected degree of big hit) than the case where the suggestive effects are executed in the other patterns 1 to 9),
You may do it.

  According to the configurations of (5) and (6) above, the possibility that the privilege grant determining means has determined to grant a privilege differs depending on the execution mode of the suggestion effect. Will attract attention, and the interest in games will be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
An operation unit (for example, the operation button 30) for receiving an operation from the player;
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect in response to the operation unit receiving a predetermined operation from the player at a predetermined timing, and the operation unit at the predetermined timing. If the predetermined operation from the player is not accepted, the suggestion effect can be executed at a timing after the predetermined timing (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs the processing of FIG. 21). .

  Note that “the suggestion effect can be executed at a timing after the predetermined timing” means that the operation portion is scheduled to be executed at “after timing” when a predetermined operation from the player is received. Including performing an effect by replacing it with another suggestive effect, or executing an implied effect that was not scheduled to be executed at a “later timing” when the operation unit receives a predetermined operation from the player. .

  According to the above configuration, even if the suggestion effect is not executed because a predetermined operation has not been performed, an opportunity to execute the suggestion effect is ensured, so that a sense of expectation that a privilege will be granted is given. Opportunities for games can be improved by providing opportunities.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
At the first timing (for example, the execution period of the suggestion effect A), as the suggestion effect, a first suggestion effect (for example, the first suggestion effect) and an effect suggesting the possibility of giving the privilege. And the 2nd suggestion effect (for example, 2nd suggestion effect) whose execution ratio when the said privilege provision determination means determines to give the said privilege is lower than a said 1st suggestion effect is executable. Yes,
At the second timing (for example, the execution period of the suggestion effect B) after the first timing, a third suggestion effect (for example, the first suggestion effect) and the privilege are given as the suggestion effect. A fourth suggestion effect (for example, second suggestion) that is lower than the third suggestion effect when the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege. Production), and
When the first suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the fourth suggestion effect is not executed or is difficult to execute at the second timing (for example, referring to FIG. 15 or a modification example, When the first suggestion effect is executed in the suggestion effect A, the second suggestion effect is not executed or is difficult to be executed in the suggestion effect B).

  According to the above configuration, the possibility that the privilege grant determining unit may grant a privilege after the suggestion effect that is relatively high at the first timing is determined to grant the privilege. Since it is difficult or difficult to execute a relatively low suggestion effect at the second timing, the possibility can be reached after a relatively high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing. As a result of a relatively low suggestion effect at the second timing, it is possible to prevent the expectation of giving a privilege from being impaired or to prevent the expectation from being impaired, Can be prevented or reduced.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
The gaming machine includes variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) that derives a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols). By controlling to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the derived identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol), A privilege is given to the player according to the progress of the game,
The privilege grant determination means is a prior determination means for determining whether to control the specific gaming state before derivation of the display result,
Each of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is a reach effect that is executed after the variable display is in a reach state.

  According to the above configuration, the above-described effect can be obtained when the gaming machine is a pachinko machine or the like.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result and jackpot classification. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure explaining the relationship between super reach A and suggestion effects AC. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the super reach B and the suggestion effect D. It is a figure explaining the super reach which develops from super A to super B. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of suggestion effect determination processing. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution pattern of suggestion effects A to C. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the content of the suggestion effect D. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display image of super reach A. It is a figure which shows the example of a display image of super reach B. It is a figure which shows the example of a display image of various suggestion effects. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of reach production and suggestion production operation control concerning a modification. It is a figure explaining the change of the suggestion effect when the suggestion effect is not performed. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of suggestion effect determination processing. It is a figure which shows the various determination examples of a specific pattern. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of suggestion effects A to C. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the content of the suggestion effect A. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the content of the suggestion effect B. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the content of the suggestion effect C. It is a front view of the slot machine of the other example in this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each derive and display a fixed special symbol as a result of the variable display after the variable symbol is variably displayed (here, stop display). The special symbol displayed during variable display and the confirmed special symbol (that is, the variable display result derived and displayed) may be the same or different. In other words, at least one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B determines one of the special symbols variably displayed like roulette, that is, a confirmed special symbol (that is, , Variable display result) may be derived and displayed (for example, “0” to “9” are variably displayed and “1” is displayed as a confirmed special symbol), other than a plurality of special symbols that are variably displayed. May be derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol (that is, a variable display result) (for example, “0” to “9” are variably displayed and “−” is displayed as a confirmed special symbol).

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And, in response to the start of one of the special symbol games among the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction, enlargement / reduction of decorative symbols, etc.) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified may include a mode in which new decorative symbols that have not been displayed at the start of variable display appear and change.

  As with the special symbol, the decorative symbol displayed during variable display may be the same as or different from the decorative symbol that constitutes the fixed decorative symbol (that is, the variable display result that is derived and displayed). It may be. In each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, “0” to “9” may be variably displayed, and “1” may be displayed as a fixed decorative symbol. For example, “0” to “9” ”May be variably displayed, and decorative symbols other than“ 0 ”to“ 9 ”may be displayed as finalized decorative symbols.

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  The number of the first special figure holding memory is a special figure using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when a first start winning that a game ball enters (for example, passes) into the first start winning opening, for example. When the start condition (first start condition) of the figure game is established, the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied. 1 is added (incremented). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The second special figure holding memory number is a special figure using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B when a second starting prize is generated, for example, when a game ball enters (for example, passes) the second starting prize opening. When the start condition (second start condition) of the figure game is satisfied, the second start condition for starting the special game using the second special figure based on the satisfaction of the second start condition is not satisfied. 1 is added (incremented). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the variable display is suspended.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  A start winning memory number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B or instead of these hold indicators. In other words, in the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the display area is a horizontally long rectangular shape (horizontal rectangle), a decorative member that decorates the periphery of the display area in the vicinity of the outer peripheral edge on the long side (for example, the upper side that becomes the upper edge) The movable effect member 60 should just be accommodated in the inside or the exterior. As described above, the movable effect member 60 only needs to be provided near the predetermined end of the display area in the image display device 5. In FIG. 1, the dashed line indicates that the movable effect member 60 is accommodated inside the decorative member.

  As long as the movable effect member 60 constitutes an effect model (effect accessory device) that advances to the front of the display area of the image display device 5 by the rotational drive of the motor 61 for the movable effect member shown in FIG. Good. That is, the movable effect member 60 is movable between a retracted position housed inside or outside the decorative member that decorates the periphery of the display area and an advanced position that has advanced to the front of the display area. Also good. At this time, the direction from the retracted position to the advanced position is from a predetermined edge (for example, the upper edge serving as the upper edge) of the display area in the image display device 5 to another edge (for example, the lower edge serving as the lower edge). Any direction is sufficient. In addition, you may advance until it reaches another edge from a predetermined edge, and you may make it become an advance position before reaching another edge (for example, center part of a display area). Note that the movable effect member 60 is not limited to a member that can advance to the front surface of the display area, and may be configured using, for example, a rotating decorative body and perform an effect operation that rotates in the vicinity of the display area. .

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball enters the second starting winning hole (here, , Do not pass) closed. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece enters the tilting position, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening (here Let's go to the open state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the entry difficult. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the OFF state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (here, , Can not pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. To do. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed (or partially opened) in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball by making the game ball enter the large winning opening. The second state is disadvantageous for the player.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with, for example, a single shot switch for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. An operation unit 30 that can be operated by a player is attached to a member forming the hitting ball supply tray. The operation unit 30 includes a circular operation button in a plan view including a push button switch. The player's operation action performed on the operation unit 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board comprising a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. For example, the effect control board 12 may display all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or one of the on / off operations of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section. The effect control board 12 also has a function of receiving the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31 and performing predetermined control.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted. The operation detection switch 31 detects a player's operation action performed on the operation unit 30, and supplies an operation detection signal representing the player's operation action to the effect control board 12.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the production control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, the production control CPU 120 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the production control CPU 120 performs display control. A display control operation for supplying a command (display control signal) to the display control unit 123 to control the display control unit 123, a variation data reading operation for the effect control CPU 120 to read out various variation data temporarily stored in the RAM 122, and an effect control Receiving operation in which the CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and transmission in which the effect control CPU 120 outputs various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125 Operations are also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. . Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected to wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal supplied from the operation detection switch 31.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command (display control signal) from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, an input port for taking in an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect control board 12 And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Various kinds of operations such as turning on / off driving in the image display, displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, and moving the movable effect member 60 via the motor drive circuit 16. Production (such as reach production and suggestion production, etc. to boost the game).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. FIG. 2 shows a case where a start winning (first start winning) in which the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is generated. The first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A. Thereafter, the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started.

  Further, when a start winning (second start winning) in which a game ball enters a second start winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is generated, the second start shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball is detected by the mouth switch 22B. Thereafter, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed to determine whether or not the variable display result (special display result) of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big winning opening is closed (or partially opened), and winning balls cannot be generated (or difficult to generate). When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “14”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (eg, “2”) that is less than the first round number (eg, “14”), which is the number of execution times of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state and the short time state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the short time state has reached a predetermined number of times, The state may end and return to a normal state.

  In the probability change state or the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening than the normal state. Change to a variable state (closed or normally open). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the high-opening control is not performed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the high open control is performed. Control may not be performed. Note that if the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” is the probability change state or the short time state and the short time control with the high opening control is being performed, the big hit game state is terminated. Later, time-shortening control with high opening control may be performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), executed in the short time state The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “expectation degree” or “hit expectation degree”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher. In addition, among the reach effects of the super reach, when the specific reach effect such as the super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of the super A is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the reach effect of super reach such as Super A or Super B is executed, first, the normal reach effect is executed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. . Thereafter, the reach effect of Super A or Super B is executed, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and fixedly displayed. In addition, during the execution of the Super A reach effect, the Super A reach effect may be switched to the Super B reach effect in the middle (see FIG. 12). In this way, switching from the super-A reach production to the super-B reach production in the middle is also referred to as “reach production develops”, “super A develops into super B”, “development”, or the like. When there is such a development from Super A to Super B, after the reach effect of Super B is executed, the variable display results of special symbols and decorative symbols are derived and fixedly displayed. Note that the super-A or super-B reach effect after the normal reach effect is executed may also be referred to as “development” as appropriate.

  In this embodiment, (a) Super A reach production is executed (no development to Super B), (b) Super B reach production is executed (No development from Super A), (C) When the reach effect that Super A develops into Super B is executed, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher ((a) is the lowest and (c) is the highest).

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) + (other than when the jackpot ) (Probability that the effect will be executed) × (probability not to be a big hit)}.

  In the following, a normal-only reach production (production that does not include Super A and Super B) is referred to as normal reach, and a reach production that includes Super A and does not develop into Super B is referred to as Super Reach A. There is a case where the reach production including the super B without super development is called super reach B, and the reach production with the development from super A to super B is called super reach A → B.

  In this embodiment, the possibility of being controlled by the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the first specific gaming state. The same is true for the suggestion effect) (the variable display result is “big hit” (specific display result)). The suggestion effect that suggests that the possibility is higher when the execution is performed than when the suggestion effect is not performed, and when the superimposition A is being performed, It may be executed during execution of Super Reach B. As will be described in detail later, as the suggestion effect in this embodiment, the background of an image (may be a part of the image) displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 by executing the reach effect. The character displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 by executing an effect of changing the image to another different background (background with a changed color and / or pattern) or a reach effect is given to another character. Includes effects that are changed and displayed. In addition, the suggestion effect is an effect in which a predetermined display image is changed from a normal one (that is, no change) in the reach effect to another image, and the movable effect member 60 displays the image from the retracted position. The movable effect member 60 is operated by moving to the front surface (advance position) of the display area in the device 5, and the sound effect is output by the electric parts for effects such as the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. In addition, the sound effector can be turned on without using the movable effect member 60 and the sound effect output by the effect electric parts such as the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Alternatively, the light emitter may be turned on. The suggestion effect is, for example, an effect executed by performing a predetermined operation on the operation unit 30, an effect of inserting a predetermined image into Super Reach A or Super Reach B, a character in Super Reach A or Super Reach B, etc. It may be an effect of changing the message or message to another one. Basically, the suggestion effect suggests the possibility of being controlled to the big hit game state by changing a part of the effect mode (including images) in Super Reach A, Super Reach B, etc. It is good to produce.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination (specific display result) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Derived and displayed. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the big hit type is “probable”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. Sometimes. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative pattern constituting the short-term opening chance eye is stopped and displayed, so that the fixed decorative pattern that is the special display result is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side may include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result and a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern. The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the special game using the first special figure is based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process for updating the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories, is performed. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the special game using the second special view is based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by one (incremented) when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initially “0”). In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable symbol display result and the jackpot type are determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining (selecting) a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It is included. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, since the variation pattern also indicates the contents of variable display of a single decorative pattern (contents from when variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed), the variation pattern is determined to determine the decoration pattern. The contents of the variable display of symbols are also determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4A or 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, processing for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation, and the like. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process of stopping the special symbol display device 4 from stopping the variation of the special symbol and stopping the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “8”. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. . In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process of determining whether or not it is time to return the closed winning state from the open state, and when it is determined that it is the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state (or the semi-open state) to the closed state, Or a process of returning to a semi-open state). When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state (or the half open state), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 reads out the big hit type buffer value from the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. When the jackpot type identified at this time is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, setting for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed by starting the probability change control. For example, a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, a setting for starting the time reduction control is performed. For example, a short time flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an ON state, and a short time counter provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to a predetermined value. A count initial value (for example, “100”) may be set. The time-count counter counts the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed before the time-control is completed. In response to the fact that the big hit type is “probable change”, when the time reduction control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, without setting the initial value of the time reduction counter, Both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag may be set to the on state.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for opening the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, just as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “0.1 second”. It is only necessary to set the winning game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, the winning prize opening is closed from the open state (or half-opened state) based on the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is in the open state or the measured elapsed time. The process for determining whether or not it is time to return to the state, and when it is determined that it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or half open state), the big prize opening is set to the closed state (or half open state) It includes processing to return. Then, when the big prize opening is returned to the closed state (or the half-open state), the process for determining whether or not the number of times of opening has reached the predetermined upper limit number, or when the upper limit number has not been reached, the big prize opening is again made. A process of waiting until is opened is executed. When the number of times that the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value is read out as the hold data (the hold data stored the past in the past) stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (the hold data stored most recently) (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step S239). ). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the numerical value indicating the random value MR1. By referring to the special figure display result decision table based on the data, the decision result of any one of “big hit”, “small hit” and “losing” assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR1 is specially shown. What is necessary is just to determine as a display result.

  FIG. 5A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is the numerical data or the special figure display result determination table indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. And may be determined at a predetermined rate. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, by the big hit end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise”. When the probability change state is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the special figure display result is not determined to be “small hit”.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable release control is performed, so that the normally variable prize-winning device 6B is in the first variable state (open) in an advantageous release mode in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening. State or enlarged open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, a game due to an extended game is restricted by restricting the special figure display result from being determined as “small hit” based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Decline in interest can be prevented. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the special figure display result may be determined as “small hit” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Also good.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of the type (“probability change”, “non-probability change”, “surprise change”). The CPU 103 reads, from the fluctuation random number buffer, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the fluctuation random number buffer in step S232 or S236. Further, the CPU 103 determines whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure based on the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value (if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”). The fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, and if it is “2”, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure.) Based on the determination result of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the big hit type read from the fluctuation random number buffer, the CPU 103 By referring to the type determination table, one of “probability change”, “non-probability change”, and “surprise change” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random number value for determining the big hit type corresponding to the determination result as the big hit type Just decide.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise”. That is, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. The state may be changed between an open state or an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, By limiting so that it is not determined to be “accuracy”, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be determined to be “surprise” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores, in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (that is, any one of “surprise”, “probability change”, and “non-probability change”). ) Is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 6B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of “reach” and when the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” or “small hit”. Yes.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 obtains the random number MR2 for determining the variation pattern included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236 from the variation random number buffer. Based on the read random number MR2 that has been read, and by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, the determination ratio (selection ratio) as shown in FIG. It is only necessary to determine (select) a variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit”. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 according to whether the jackpot type is “probability variation”, “non-probability variation” or “surprise variation” is the variation pattern PA3-1. -PA3-4 and fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC2-1 need only be assigned. The CPU 103 refers to data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type buffer jackpot type, and determines whether the determination result of the jackpot type indicated by this data is “probability change”, “non-probability change”, or “surprise change”. The CPU 103 corresponds to the random value MR2 corresponding to the determination result by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the determination result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer. Any one of the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC2-1 assigned to the determined value to be determined may be selected (determined) as the variation pattern at the big hit.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of a small hit. For example, in the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 6A, by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, It is only necessary to determine (select) a variation pattern when the variable display result is “small hit” at a determination ratio (selection ratio) as shown in FIG. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR2 only needs to be assigned to the variation pattern PC1-1. The CPU 103 refers to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 read from the random number buffer for variation, and thereby determines the variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR2 as the small hit. What is necessary is just to determine as a fluctuation pattern in time. In this embodiment, all the determined values are assigned to the variation pattern PC1-1, and the CPU 103 selects (determines) the variation pattern as the PC1-1.

  FIG. 7C shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 6 (A), by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine (select) the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” at the determination ratio (selection ratio) as shown in FIG. In the loss variation pattern determination table, it is only necessary to be allocated to the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3, the variation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2, and the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-4. The CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer, thereby changing the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-1 to the assigned value corresponding to the random value MR2. Any one of PA1-3, fluctuation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2, and fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-4 may be selected (determined) as a fluctuation pattern at the time of loss.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-4 and the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 each have a corresponding variation pattern (for example, PA2-1 and PA3- 1) While each special figure change time and contents are common, it is different whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the determination ratio of the change pattern in which normal reach is executed, such as the change pattern PA 3-1, is the change pattern PA 3-2. , PA3-3 is set to be lower than the determination rate of the variation pattern in which super reach A and super reach B are executed. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7C, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach is executed, such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1, is superreach A and superreach B such as the fluctuation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern to be executed. As a result, when a variable display result is derived after Super Reach A or Super Reach B is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) has been executed. It turns out that it is higher than the case.

  In addition, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7C, the determination ratios of the variation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3 in which super reach A and super reach B are executed are the change patterns PA2-2 in which super reach A is executed. Is higher. In the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratios of the variation patterns PA3-2 and PA3-3 in which super reach A and super reach B are executed are the same as those in the change pattern PA3-2 in which super reach A is executed. Is lower.

  As a result, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” when executed (the expectation degree of big hit) is higher when Super Reach B is executed than when Super Reach A is executed. I understand.

  As described above, the jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) / {(the probability of the effect being executed at the big hit) × (the probability of being the big hit) ) + (Probability that the effect will be executed at times other than the big hit) × (probability not to be a big hit)}.

  For example, when the first special figure is fluctuating in the probability variation state and the normal reach is executed, the big hit expectation is {(4/100) × (10/345)} / [{(4/100) × (10/345)} + {(15/100) × (335/345)}] = about 0.008 (the same applies hereinafter when the case where the big hit is always 1 is assumed).

  For example, when the first special figure is fluctuating in the probability variation state, the expectation of jackpot when Super Reach A is executed is {(30/100) × (10/345)} / [{(30 / 100) × (10/345)} + {(10/100) × (335/345)}] = about 0.082.

  For example, when the first special figure is fluctuating in the probability variation state, the expectation of jackpot when Super Reach B is executed is {(64/100) × (10/345)} / [{(64 / 100) × (10/345)} + {(4.95 / 100) × (335/345)}] = about 0.22.

  For example, when the first special figure is fluctuating in the probability variation state, the expectation of jackpot when Super Reach A → B is executed is {(2/100) × (10/345)} / [{( 2/100) × (10/345)} + {(0.05 / 100) × (335/345)}] = about 0.54.

  As can be seen from the above example, even when the variable display result is “big hit” (FIG. 7A), the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which super reach A → B is executed is as follows. Even in the case of “losing” (FIG. 7C), although the reach ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which other reach effects are executed is lower, super reach A → B is executed as described above. The big hit expectation degree in the case of being made is larger than the big hit expectation degree in the case where another reach production is executed. From the above, Super Reach A → B is less likely to be executed than any of Normal Reach, Super Reach A, and Super Reach B, but the big hit expectations when Super Reach A → B is executed are Normal Reach, Super Reach A, It is higher than when either of the super reach B is executed, and when the super reach A → B is executed, it is possible to have a great expectation that a big hit gaming state will be achieved.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 6A, a special figure change time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the processing of step S266, a special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The special symbol change is started so as to start any special figure game for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is transmitted. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is an effect control command for designating the content of the variation pattern selected in step S262, and “left” and “middle” in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of special symbols in the special figure game. , An effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol variably displayed in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The variable display result notification command is based on the fixed special symbol determined in step S246, and the variable symbol display result (“big hit”, “losing”, “small hit”, and what kind of big hit type is This is an effect control command for designating whether there is any. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the movable effect member 60 The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the predetermined motion (for example, swinging or moving) is determined, determined, or set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S177 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during the variable display of decorative symbols. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit “ Update to 4 ". On the other hand, when the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit. Update to “6”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 8 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the special figure display result to “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a decorative symbol variable display mode. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern (for example, PA1-1 to PA1-3 and PB1-1 to PB1-2) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. Numeric data is extracted, and a left determined symbol determination table prepared in advance by being stored in the ROM 121 (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value for determining the left determined symbol is assigned to each left determined symbol (hereinafter referred to as a left determined symbol) The same applies to other determined symbol determination tables, etc.)), etc.) by referring to the left, etc., which is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Decide a confirmed decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value for determining the left fixed symbol is the left fixed symbol Constant (selection) to (hereinafter, also similarly appropriately for the determination of the other deterministic pattern.)). Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S501; No), the special figure display result is “based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11”. Whether or not the big hit type is “surprise” or the special figure display result is “small hit” or not is determined (step S505). The big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” may be specified by the effect control CPU 120 by, for example, reading a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S505; Yes), a variable display result of a decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as a short-term opening chance, for example. A combination of determined decorative symbols is determined (step S506).

  As an example of the process in step S506, when the variation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term opening chances To decide. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance eye determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table (chance opportunity) stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. The chance item assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number for determining the chance item is referred to by referring to the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the eye). May be determined as a combination of definite decorative symbols constituting the short-term opening chance eyes.

  As another example of the processing in step S506, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the same processing as in step S504 is executed, so that the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is obtained. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of a fixed decoration design. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated, the same processing as in step S504 is executed to stop and display the same in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. While determining the decorative pattern, a special decorative pattern (short-term opening opportunity) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the normal state in the “medium” decorative pattern display area 5C is executed by executing processing different from step S504. You may decide to stop displaying the symbol. The reach decorative combination pattern including the short-term opening chance symbol may be included in the short-term opening opportunity.

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified and the decorative display variable display mode is the reach mode, for example, the same decorative pattern is aligned in the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R. After reaching the reach mode by the temporary stop display, the “slip” variable display effect for changing the temporary stop-displayed decorative pattern by changing the decorative design again in the “right” decorative variable display area 5R. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be derived and displayed by stopping display of a predetermined decorative symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. . In this case, in the process of step S506, even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  If it is determined in step S505 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S505; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 (a numerical value to be compared with a random number for determining the jackpot determined symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is “probable change” or “non-probable change” ( The decision value is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” in the case of the jackpot fixed symbol (for example, “probability change”, “2”, in the case of “non-probability change”, (4), “6”, “8”, etc.)), the decision value corresponding to the random value for determining the big hit definite symbol is the big hit type “probable change” or “non-probable change” The symbols assigned according to whether or not are displayed on the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the display area of the image display device 5 are stopped. The design number is determined as a decorative design (hit-decision design) having the same design number.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, S506, and S507, the suggested effect determining process for determining the presence / absence of the suggested effect and the content of the suggested effect when it is executed is executed (step S508). . As described above, the suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state than in the case where it is not executed. In this embodiment, the suggestion effect can be executed three times during the execution of the super reach A (the suggestion effects A to C), and can be executed once during the execution of the super reach B (the suggestion effect D). The number of times that the suggestion effect can be performed can be changed as appropriate, but the number of times that the suggestion effect can be performed during the execution of super reach A is greater than the number of times that the suggestion effect can be performed during the execution of super reach B. Do more.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), the suggested effects are performed during the execution of the super reach A (variation patterns 2-2 and 3-2), the suggested effect A execution period, the suggested effect B execution period, and the suggested effect C execution. In each period, it is executed as the suggestion effect A, the suggestion effect B, and the suggestion effect C. As shown in FIG. 11A, the suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect D in the execution period of the suggestion effect D during execution of the super reach B (variation patterns 2-3, 3-3). As shown in FIG. 12, the suggestion effect is not executed during execution of super reach A → B. In the super reach A → B of this embodiment, after the effect of the super reach A is executed (particularly after the development from the normal to the super A), at a predetermined timing before the suggestion effect A execution period arrives. Development from Super Reach A to Super Reach B will take place.

  Each suggestion effect A to D is a first suggestion effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of being controlled in the big hit gaming state, and that the possibility of being controlled in the big hit game state is lower than the first suggested effect. The suggestion effect is not executed, the first suggestion effect is executed, or the second suggestion effect is executed in each suggestion effect execution period. In addition, the jackpot expectation degree of the first suggestion effect is higher than the jackpot expectation degree of the second suggestion effect.

  In the suggestion effect determination process, for suggestion effects A to D, the presence or absence of execution and the content of the suggestion effect when executing (such as whether to execute the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect) are determined. The

  In the suggestion effect A executed in the execution period of the suggestion effect A, as the first suggestion effect, the suggestion effect (displaying an image in which at least a part of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 has a cherry blossom pattern) As the second suggestion effect, there is an suggestion effect (appropriately red as appropriate) that displays an image in which at least a part of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is red. (See “Cherry Blossom” and “Red” in FIG. 10B). For example, when the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the reach effect including the super A and without development is executed is a series of images shown in FIG. 18, in the stage of (1-c) The suggestion effect A may be executed. In this case, as a first suggestion effect, display of an image with the background changed to a cherry blossom pattern as shown in (1-c-3) of FIG. 20 is executed. Further, as a second suggestion effect, display of an image whose background is changed to red (red is indicated by hatching; the same applies to red hereinafter) as shown in FIG. 20 (1-c-2) is executed. .

  In the suggestion effect B executed in the execution period of the suggestion effect B, as the first suggestion effect, an suggestion effect in which an image in which the character C is displayed as the character C displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed (character C as appropriate). As a second suggestion effect, a suggestion effect that displays an image in which the character displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is the character B (referred to as a suggestion effect of the character B as appropriate). (See FIG. 10B). For example, the suggestive effect B may be executed at the stage (1-d) in FIG. In this case, as the first suggestion effect, as shown in (1-d-3) of FIG. 20, an effect of changing the character A appearing in (1-d) of FIG. The Further, as the second suggestion effect, as shown in (1-d-2) of FIG. 20, an effect of changing the character A appearing in (1-d) of FIG. .

  In the suggestion effect C executed in the execution period of the suggestion effect C, as the first suggestion effect, the suggestion effect (displaying an image in which at least a part of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 has a cherry blossom pattern) As the second suggestion effect, there is an suggestion effect (appropriately red as appropriate) that displays an image in which at least a part of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is red. (See “Cherry Blossom” and “Red” in FIG. 10B). For example, the suggestive effect C may be executed at the stage (1-f) in FIG. In this case, as a first suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of a predetermined image is changed to a cherry blossom pattern as shown in (1-f-3) of FIG. 20 is executed. In addition, as a second suggestion effect, an image in which the background of a predetermined image is changed to red as shown in (1-f-2) of FIG. 20 is executed.

  In the suggestion effect D executed in the execution period of the suggestion effect D, as the first suggestion effect, the suggestion effect (displaying an image in which at least a part of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 has a cherry blossom pattern is displayed ( As the second suggestion effect, there is an suggestion effect (appropriately red as appropriate) that displays an image in which at least a part of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is red. (Referred to as “Cherry” and “Red” in FIG. 11B). For example, when the images displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the reach effect including the super B is executed without development, when the series of images shown in FIG. The suggestion effect D may be executed. In this case, as a first suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of a predetermined image is changed to a cherry blossom pattern as shown in (2-e-3) of FIG. 20 is executed. Further, as a second suggestion effect, an image in which the background of a predetermined image is changed to red as shown in (2-e-2) of FIG. 20 is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S508 of FIG. 9 as the suggestion effect determination process. In the suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is to execute the super reach A (step S601). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA3-2 in which the super reach A is executed. The above determination is made.

  When the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is PA2-2 or PA3-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is to execute super reach A. (Step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute at least one of the suggested effects A to C (Step S602).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the random number SR1 for determining the execution of the suggested effect, which is updated by the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect execution presence / absence determination table A (a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR1) stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the variable display result is “ Deciding whether or not to execute the suggestion effect by referring to the determination result of “execute the suggestion effect” or “do not execute the suggestion effect” depending on whether it is “big hit” or “losing” To do.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data thus obtained, the suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination table A is referred to and whether or not the suggestion effect is to be executed is determined. More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination table A, the effect control CPU 120 assigns the determined value corresponding to the random value SR1 corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The determined determination result is used as a determination result of whether or not to execute the suggestion effect (for example, if the determination result is “do not execute the suggestion effect”, it is determined that the suggestion effect is not executed).

  FIG. 14A shows an execution decision example of the suggestion effect in step S602. As shown in FIG. 14 (A), the CPU 120 for effect control is such that when the variable display result is “big hit”, the decision ratio for determining to execute the suggestion effect is high, and the variable display result is “lost”. In some cases, it may be determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect so that the determination ratio of determining to execute the suggestion effect is low. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestion effect is more easily executed than when “losing”.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is determined to be executed in step S602 (step S603), and if it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect (step S603; No), the content of the suggestion effect is determined. Since there is no need to make a decision, the suggestion effect decision process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed (step S603; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents of the suggestion effects A to C to be actually executed (step S604), and ends the suggestion effect determination process. To do.

  In step S604, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the suggestion effects A to C updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating the random number value SR2 for determining the contents of is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect content determination table A (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR2) stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the variable display result is “big hit”. ”Or“ Lose ”, by referring to the execution pattern of the suggestion effect (the pattern assigned to the suggestion effects A to C), it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed. decide.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data thus obtained, the suggestion effect content determination table A is referred to, and the contents of C from the suggestion effect A are determined (selected). More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect content determination table A, the effect control CPU 120 is assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR2 corresponding to the determination result (whether “big hit” or “lost”). The execution patterns of the suggested effects are the contents of the suggested effects A to C.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining the contents of suggestion effects A to C (execution pattern of suggestion effects) in step S602. In FIG. 15, “None (normal symbol)” (indicating that there is no image change in the reach effect and that it is a normal symbol), “None (Character A)” (the character appearing in the reach effect is , Indicates that the character A is a normal character without any change.) Indicates that no suggestion effect is performed. In FIG. 15, “Cherry Blossom” and “Character C” are each provided with a suggestion effect that displays an image that has been changed to a cherry blossom pattern, and a suggestion effect that changes and displays character A as character C. That is, the first suggestion effect is executed in the suggestion effect execution period). In FIG. 15, “red” and “character B” are each subjected to a suggestion effect in which an image that has been changed to red is displayed, and a suggestion effect in which character A is changed to character B and displayed (that is, , The second suggestion effect is executed in the suggestion effect execution period).

  As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the contents of suggestion effects A to C, that is, a plurality of execution patterns of suggestion effects are prepared (patterns 1 to 10), and one of them is the contents of suggestion effects A to C. Will be determined. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, common execution patterns (patterns 1 to 10) are prepared when the variable display results are “big hit” and “losing”.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the suggestion effects A to C do not include the first suggestion effect, and the execution pattern (patterns 1 to 4) including the second suggestion effect has a variable display result of “ The determination ratio when “big hit” is relatively small (5/100), and the determination ratio when the variable display result is “losing” is relatively large (21/100).

  Here, as described above, the big hit expectation degree when the suggestion effect is executed with a certain execution pattern is, for example, (probability that the suggestion effect is executed with the execution pattern at the time of big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) / {(Probability that the suggested effect is executed with the execution pattern at the time of the big hit) × (Probability of being the big hit) + (Probability that the suggested effect is executed with the execution pattern other than the big hit) × (Probability of not being the big hit)} Is calculated (formula Z).

  The probability that the suggestion effect is executed with the execution pattern at the time of the big hit is the determination ratio (30/100) for selecting the variation pattern in which the super reach A is executed at the big hit × the suggestion effect when the super reach A is executed at the big hit Is determined from the determination ratio of the execution pattern (80/100) × the determination ratio of the execution pattern to be selected at the time of the big hit (5/100 in the case of pattern 1).

  The probability of winning a big hit is 10/345 at the time of probability variation, and 1/345 at the time of non-probability variation, and is common to the first special diagram and the second special diagram.

  The probability that the suggestion effect is executed with the execution pattern other than the big hit time is determined ratio (10/100) for selecting the variation pattern in which the super reach A is executed at a time other than the big hit time. It is calculated from the determination ratio (20/100) for executing the suggestion effect when reach A is executed × the determination ratio of the execution pattern to be selected at times other than the big hit (21/100 for pattern 1). .

  The probability of not winning a big hit is 335/345 at the time of probability change, and 344/345 at the time of non-probability change, and is common to the first special figure and the second special figure.

From the above, for example, the big hit expectation degree of pattern 1 (the big hit expectation degree when the suggestive effect is executed in pattern 1) is calculated as follows. Hereafter, the jackpot expectation specifically calculated is calculated as the jackpot expectation in the variable display of the first special figure in the probability variation state unless otherwise specified. In this embodiment, the magnitude relationship of the jackpot expectation is not reversed between the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, and the jackpot expectation is determined by the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure. It is not different.
-Probability that suggestive effect is executed with the execution pattern at the time of big hit = (30/100) × (80/100) × (5/100) = 12/1000
・ Probability of winning a jackpot = 10/345
・ Probability that the suggestion effect is executed with the execution pattern other than the big hit = (10/100) × (20/100) × (21/100) = 4.2 / 1000
・ Probability of not winning jackpot = 335/345
Expectation degree of jackpot = (12/1000) × (10/345) / {(12/1000) × (10/345) + (4.2 / 1000) × (335/345)} = about 0.079

  Note that the expected degree of jackpot when Super Reach A is executed is about 0.082 as described above. This is the big hit expectation when the execution of the suggestion effect is not taken into consideration. That is, it is the average of the big hit expectation degree when the super reach A with the suggestion effect and the super reach A without the suggestion effect are executed. The jackpot expectation degree when Super Reach A is executed and no suggestion effect is executed, that is, the jackpot expectation degree when Super Reach A without execution of the suggestion effect is executed considers the decision rate of execution of the suggestion effect For example, it is calculated as follows.

In Formula Z, the (probability that the suggestive effect is executed with the execution pattern at the time of the big hit) is a decision ratio (30/100) for selecting the variation pattern in which the super reach A is executed at the time of the big hit × the time of the big hit When the super reach A is executed, the decision ratio (20/100) = 6/100 which does not execute the suggestion effect is replaced.
In Formula Z, (probability that the suggestion effect is executed with the execution pattern other than the big hit time), the determination ratio (10/100) for selecting the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach A is executed at the time other than the big hit time × The decision ratio (80/100) = 8/100, which does not execute the suggestion effect when Super Reach A is executed at times other than the big hit, is replaced.
Expectation degree of big hit = (6/100) × (10/345) / {(6/100) × (10/345) + (8/100) × (335/345)} = about 0.022

  From the above, when the suggestion effect is executed in any one of patterns 1 to 4 (that is, when only the second suggestion effect is executed and the first suggestion effect is not executed), the jackpot expectation degree is super reach. Although it is lower than the average jackpot expectation when A is executed, it can be seen that it is higher than when the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are not executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the predetermined execution patterns (patterns 5 to 8) including the first suggestion effects in the suggestion effects A to C are those when the variable display result is “big hit”. The determination ratio is larger than patterns 1 to 4 in common for patterns 5 to 8 (14/100), and the determination ratio when the variable display result is “losing” is common to patterns 5 to 8 than patterns 1 to 4 Is also smaller (3/100). As a result, when the suggestion effect is executed in any one of patterns 5 to 8 (when the first suggestion effect is executed), the expectation effect is executed in any of patterns 1 to 4 It turns out that it becomes larger than the big hit expectation degree in the case (when only the second suggestion effect is executed). Note that patterns 1 to 4 have the same jackpot expectation, and patterns 5 to 8 have the same jackpot expectation. For this reason, in patterns 1 to 4 and patterns 5 to 8, when only the second suggestion effect is executed regardless of the number of executions of the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect, the first suggestion effect is When executed, the jackpot expectation is the same regardless of the number of executions.

For example, the big hit expectation degree of pattern 5 (the big hit expectation degree when the suggestive effect is executed in pattern 5) is calculated as follows.
-Probability that the suggestion effect is executed with the execution pattern at the time of big hit = (30/100) × (80/100) × (14/100) = 33.6 / 1000
・ Probability of winning a jackpot = 10/345
-Probability that the suggested effect is executed with the execution pattern other than the big hit time = (10/100) × (20/100) × (3/100) = 0.6 / 1000
・ Probability of not winning jackpot = 335/345
Expectation of jackpot = (33.6 / 1000) × (10/345) / {(33.6 / 1000) × (10/345) + (0.6 / 1000) × (335/345)} = approx 0.66

  Thus, the big hit expectation degree when the suggestion effect is executed in any of patterns 5 to 8 (that is, when the first suggestion effect is executed) is higher than when the suggestion effect is not executed. Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the suggested execution patterns (pattern 9) in which the suggestion effects A to C include the first suggestion effect have variable display results of “big hit” and “lost”. The determination ratio is smaller than patterns 5 to 8 (5/100 and 1/100). For this reason, the pattern 9 is less likely to be executed than the patterns 5 to 8. Here, in the pattern 9, after the first suggestion effect ("sakura") is executed in the suggestion effect A execution period, the second suggestion effect ("character B") is later than the suggestion effect A execution period. It is executed in the execution period of the suggestion effect B that arrives at the timing. That is, the pattern 9 is a pattern in which the first suggestion effect is executed at the first timing and the second suggestion effect is executed at the second timing after the first timing. However, this is not the case with patterns 5 to 8, which are easier to execute than pattern 9. Thus, in this embodiment, in the execution of the suggestion effect, when the first suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the second indication is performed at the second timing after the first timing. The suggestion is difficult to execute.

In addition, the big hit expectation degree of pattern 9 (the big hit expectation degree when the suggestive effect is executed in pattern 9) is calculated as follows.
-Probability that suggestive effect is executed with the execution pattern at the time of big hit = (30/100) × (80/100) × (5/100) = 12/1000
・ Probability of winning a jackpot = 10/345
・ Probability that the suggestion effect is executed with the execution pattern other than the big hit = (10/100) × (20/100) × (1/100) = 0.2 / 1000
・ Probability of not winning jackpot = 335/345
Expectation degree of jackpot = (12/1000) × (10/345) / {(12/1000) × (10/345) + (0.2 / 1000) × (335/345)} = about 0.64

  Thus, the big hit expectation degree when the suggestion effect is executed with the pattern 9 (that is, when the first suggestion effect is executed) is also higher than when the suggestion effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, when the execution pattern of the suggestive effect is a specific pattern (here, pattern 10), the determination ratio when the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than that of the other execution patterns. Is also large (19/100), and the determination ratio when the variable display result is “losing” is sufficiently smaller than the determination ratio when the big hit is “big hit” (3/100). . That is, when the suggestion effect is executed with the specific pattern here, when the suggestion effect is executed with a pattern other than the specific pattern (especially, execution similar to the pattern 10 includes execution of the first suggestion effect). Expectation of jackpot is higher than (pattern). Thus, in this embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed in a specific pattern, the jackpot expectation is particularly high.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern does not execute Super Reach A because the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is not PA2-2 or PA3-2. Step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is for executing super reach B (Step S605). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variation pattern PA2-3 or PA3-3 in which the super reach B is executed. The above determination is made.

  When the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is not PA2-3 or PA3-3, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern does not execute Super Reach B ( Step S605; No), the suggestion effect determination process ends.

  When the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is PA2-3 or PA3-3, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is to execute Super Reach B. (Step S605; Yes), it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed (Step S606).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the random number SR3 for determining the execution of the suggested effect, which is updated by the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect execution presence / absence determination table B (a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR3) prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, and the variable display result is “ Deciding whether or not to execute the suggestion effect by referring to the determination result of “execute the suggestion effect” or “do not execute the suggestion effect” depending on whether it is “big hit” or “losing” To do.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data thus obtained, the suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination table B is referred to determine whether or not the suggestion effect is to be executed. More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination table B, the effect control CPU 120 assigns the determined value corresponding to the random value SR3 corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The determined determination result is used as a determination result of whether or not to execute the suggestion effect (for example, if the determination result is “do not execute the suggestion effect”, it is determined that the suggestion effect is not executed).

  FIG. 14B shows an execution decision example of the suggestion effect in step S606. As shown in FIG. 14B, the effect control CPU 120 increases the decision ratio of determining to execute the suggestion effect when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the variable display result is “lost”. In some cases, it may be determined whether or not to execute the suggestion effect so that the determination ratio of determining to execute the suggestion effect is low. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestion effect is more easily executed than when “losing”.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is determined to be executed in step S606 (step S607), and if it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect (step S607; No), the content of the suggestion effect is determined. Since there is no need to make a decision, the suggestion effect decision process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed (step S607; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the suggestion effect D to be actually executed (step S608), and ends the suggestion effect determination process.

  In step S608, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the content of the suggestion effect D that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating the random number value SR4 for determination is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect content determination table B (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR4) prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, and the variable display result is “big hit”. By referring to the execution pattern of the suggestion effect (which is the pattern indicating the content of the suggestion effect D and here the content of the suggestion effect D) according to whether it is “losing” or not Decide whether or not to produce the performance.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data, the suggestion effect content determination table B is referred to, and the content of the suggestion effect D is determined (selected). More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect content determination table B, the effect control CPU 120 is assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR4 corresponding to the determination result (whether “big hit” or “lost”). The execution pattern of the suggested effect (here, the content of one suggested effect) is the content of the suggested effect D.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of determining the content of the suggestion effect D (the execution pattern of the suggestion effect) in step S608. In FIG. 16, “Sakura” indicates that the suggestion effect for displaying the image changed to the cherry pattern is performed in the suggestion effect D execution period (that is, the first suggestion effect is executed). Indicates. In FIG. 16, “red” indicates that the suggestion effect for displaying the image changed to red is performed in the execution period of the suggestion effect D (that is, the second suggestion effect is executed).

  As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the suggestion effect D as the second suggestion effect rather than the determination ratio as the first suggestion effect. Is higher. Further, when the variable display result is “losing”, the suggestion effect D is always the second suggestion effect. That is, when Super Reach B is executed, when the first suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect D, the big hit expectation degree is “1” and “big hit” (in particular, the big hit type is “probable change”). , “Big hit” of “non-probability change”) is finalized (it is determined that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state). Although the calculation is omitted, even in the suggestion effect D, when the second suggestion effect is executed, in the super reach D, the big hit is greater than the case where the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are not executed. Expectation is high. In addition, when the first suggestion effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the second suggestion effect is executed and the first suggestion effect is not executed.

  Referring to FIG. 14, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the possibility that the suggestive effect is executed at the time of executing the super reach A is the decision ratio for determining that the suggested effect is executed when “big hit”. (80/100) = 0.8. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the possibility that the suggested effect is executed when Super Reach B is executed is that the decision ratio (60/100) = 0. 6. As described above, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the possibility that the suggestion effect is executed is higher when super reach A is executed than when super reach B is executed.

  Further, referring to the determination examples of FIGS. 14 to 16, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggested effect is performed in a predetermined suggested effect execution period (for example, the suggestion effect B execution period) at the time of executing Super Reach A. Is determined by the ratio (80/100) determined to execute the suggestion effect at the time of “big hit” × the pattern in which the suggestion effect is executed during a predetermined suggestion effect execution period at the time of “hit” The determination ratio (81/100) determined as the execution pattern is 0.648. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the possibility that the suggested effect is executed when Super Reach B is executed is that the decision ratio (60/100) = 0. 6. Thus, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the possibility that the suggestion effect is executed (the possibility that the suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing in Super Reach A) is the execution of Super Reach B. It is higher during Super Reach A than at the same time.

  Referring to the determination examples in FIGS. 14 to 16, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the possibility that the first suggestion effect is executed when super reach A is executed is “big hit”. The decision ratio (80/100) determined to execute the suggestion effect (80/100) × the determination ratio (80/100) = 0.64 to determine the pattern including the first suggestion effect as the execution pattern when “big hit” . The possibility that the first suggestion effect is executed when the super reach D is executed when the variable display result is “big hit” is the decision ratio (60/100) for determining that the suggestive effect is executed when “big hit”. × Decision ratio (10/100) = 0.06 for determining the pattern including the first suggestion effect as the execution pattern when “big hit” Thus, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the first suggestion effect may be executed (in Super Reach A, the first suggestion effect may be executed at any timing). Is higher when super reach A is executed than when super reach B is executed.

  Further, referring to the determination examples of FIGS. 14 to 16, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the first suggestion effect execution period (for example, the suggestion effect B execution period) at the time of execution of super reach A is first. The possibility of executing the suggestion effect is that the determination ratio (80/100) for determining that the suggestion effect is to be executed at the time of “big hit” × the first suggestion effect in the predetermined suggestion effect execution period at the time of “hit” Is a determination ratio (42/100) = 0.336 for determining a pattern to be executed as an execution pattern. The possibility that the first suggestion effect is executed when the super reach D is executed when the variable display result is “big hit” is the decision ratio (60/100) for determining that the suggestive effect is executed when “big hit”. × Decision ratio (10/100) = 0.06 for determining the pattern including the first suggestion effect as the execution pattern when “big hit” As described above, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the possibility that the first suggestion effect is executed (in Super Reach A, the first suggestion effect may be executed at a predetermined timing) is , When super reach A is executed, it is higher than when super reach B is executed.

  After performing the suggestion effect determination process in step S508, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be a use pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S509). The effect control CPU 120, for example, a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the content of the suggestion effect determined by the suggestion effect determination process, or the like. Any of these may be selected and set as a usage pattern. By such a set, the control content of the effect during the variable display (that is, the effect aspect of the effect including the reach effect or the suggestion effect) is determined. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S510).

  And the setting which starts the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S511). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S510 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S512), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 8 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S521). ). As an example, in the process of step S521, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the current time is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S522). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. If it is the reach effect execution period (step S522; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present effect is the suggestion effect execution period (such as the suggestion effect A execution period) for executing the suggestion effect ( Step S523). The suggestion effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the execution of the suggestion effect. When it is the suggestion effect execution period (step S523; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect and the suggestion effect is performed (step S524).

  As an example, in the process of step S524, in order to execute a reach effect and a suggestive effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data) read from the effect control pattern or the like, various commands are issued. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123 grade | etc.,. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control controls each device and executes the reach effect and the suggestion effect.

  When the current time is not the suggestion effect execution period (step S523; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing the reach effect (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, various commands are created in order to execute a reach effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to make it transmit with respect to the display control part 123 grade | etc.,. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control controls each device and executes the reach effect.

  When the current time is not the reach effect execution period (step S522; No), or after executing the process of step S524 or step S525, for example, based on the settings in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, after performing the production operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S528), the production process during the variable display is ended.

  On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S521; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S529). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S529; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S529 (step S529; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S530). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S531). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S532), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  An example of super reach A and suggestive effects A to C executed by the series of processes described above will be described. For example, when PA2-2 or PA3-2 is selected as the variation pattern, super reach A is executed after reach is established during variable display. In this case, for example, a series of images as shown in FIG. 18 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. A series of images in FIG. 18 shows images displayed in Super Reach A among images displayed based on the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA3-2. In FIG. 18 (1-b), the reach production has evolved from normal to super A. When PA2-2 is selected as the variation pattern, the variable display result is “losing”, so the image transitions from (1-f) to (1-i) and (1-j) in FIG. . When PA3-2 is selected as the variation pattern, the variable display result is “big hit”, so the image transitions from (1-f) to (1-g) and (1-h) in FIG. .

  In addition, when execution of the suggestion effect is determined and the content (execution pattern) of the suggestion effect is determined, at least one of the suggestion effects A to C is executed according to the determined execution pattern.

  For example, at the stage of FIG. 18 (1-c) (the suggestion effect A execution period), as the first suggestion effect, an image display with a cherry blossom background as shown in FIG. 20 (1-c-3) Is executed. Further, as a second suggestion effect, display of an image with a red background (red is represented by hatching, hereinafter the same applies to red) as shown in (1-c-2) of FIG. 20 is executed.

  For example, in the stage (1-d) of FIG. 18 (the suggestion effect B execution period), as the first suggestion effect, (1-d-3) in FIG. An effect of changing the appearing character A to character C is executed. Further, as the second suggestion effect, as shown in (1-d-2) of FIG. 20, an effect of changing the character A appearing in (1-d) of FIG.

  For example, in the stage (1-f) of FIG. 18 (suggesting effect C execution period), as a first suggesting effect, the background of a predetermined image as shown in (1-f-3) of FIG. The displayed image is displayed. In addition, as a second suggestion effect, an image is displayed with the background of the predetermined image in red as shown in (1-f-2) of FIG.

  An example of the super reach B and the suggestive effect D executed by the series of processes described above will be described. For example, when PA2-3 or PA3-3 is selected as the variation pattern, super reach B is executed after reach is established during variable display. In this case, for example, a series of images as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. A series of images in FIG. 19 shows images after reach is established among images displayed based on the variation pattern PA2-3 or PA3-3. In FIG. 19 (2-b), the reach production has evolved from normal to super B. When PA2-3 is selected as the variation pattern, the variable display result is “lost”, and the image transitions from (1-e) to (1-h) and (1-i) in FIG. . When PA3-3 is selected as the variation pattern, the variable display result is “big hit”, so the image transitions from (1-e) to (1-f) and (1-g) in FIG. .

  When execution of the suggestion effect is determined and the content of the suggestion effect is determined, the suggestion effect D is executed according to the determined content of the suggestion effect.

  For example, at the stage of FIG. 19 (2-e), in this case, as a first suggestion effect, an image display with a cherry blossom pattern as the background of a predetermined image as shown in (2-e-3) of FIG. Is executed. Further, as a second suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of the predetermined image is red as shown in (2-e-2) of FIG. 20 is executed.

  In the present embodiment, according to the configuration as described above, the game is controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player as the game progresses (here, the big hit game state corresponding to the first specific game state), and the specific game state is set. A first specific effect (in this case, super reach A) that informs whether or not to control as a result of the effect is executable, and a second that informs whether or not to control to the specific gaming state as a result of the effect The specific effect (here, Super Reach B) can be executed, and the probability of being controlled to the specific game state when it is executed (here, the big hit expectation) is higher in the second specific effect, the specific game The suggestion effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of controlling the state (here, the first suggestion effect that is the suggestion effect of the cherry blossom pattern and the suggestion effect of the character C, the red suggestion effect and the suggestion effect of the character B The suggestion effect, etc.), can be executed within the execution period of the first specific effect and are executable within execution period of the second specific effect. And, the number of times that the suggestion effect can be executed within the execution period of the first specific effect is made larger than the number of times that the suggestion effect can be executed within the execution period of the second specific effect. . Thereby, even if the player executes the first specific effect that is less likely to be controlled to the specific gaming state when it is executed, the player is expected to execute the suggestion effect (that is, The expectation that the game may be controlled to the specific gaming state by executing the first suggestion effect) can be expected to have more times than the second specific effect with the higher possibility.

  If the number of times the first suggestion effect can be executed is the same between the first specific effect and the second specific effect, when the first specific effect is executed, the specific game state is controlled. There was a fear that the player could not have a sufficient expectation for the game, and the interest in the game would decrease.

  However, in this embodiment, even if the first specific effect is executed, it can be expected that the expectation for the execution of the first suggestion effect is greater than that of the second specific effect. It is possible to prevent or reduce the player's inability to have sufficient expectation to be controlled to the specific gaming state when the first specific performance is executed, or to prevent a decrease in interest in the game or Can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of being controlled to the specific gaming state by the configuration as described above, the direction in which the first specific effect is being executed is more likely to be the suggested effect (or the first effect) than in the case where the second specific effect is being executed. 1 suggestion effect) (the possibility of execution of the suggestion effect (or the first suggestion effect) in the predetermined suggestion effect execution period, or one or more suggestion effects (or the first suggestion effect) is executed) The suggestion effect (or the first suggestion effect) is executed so that the possibility is high). Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that a privilege will be given when the suggestion effect (or the first suggestion effect) is executed in the first specific effect. Decrease in interest can be prevented or reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second specific effect is executed by the configuration as described above, the first suggestion effect is changed to the execution period of the second specific effect only when the second specific effect is controlled. It is executed at a predetermined timing (in this case, the suggestion effect D execution period). Thus, the player can be given a special feeling when the first suggestion effect is executed in the second specific effect, and the interest in the game is improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, with the configuration as described above, an indication effect is provided in either the first execution mode (here, the execution pattern of the pattern 10) or the second execution mode (here, the execution pattern other than the pattern 10). Can be executed, and the suggestion effect is executed so that the possibility of being controlled to the specific gaming state when executed is different between the first execution mode and the second execution mode. Note that the first execution mode and the second execution mode may be execution modes focused only on the first suggestion effect. According to these configurations, depending on the execution mode of the suggestion effect (or only the first suggestion effect), the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state when executed is different, so the execution mode of the suggestion effect The player will pay attention to the game, and the interest in gaming will be improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, with the above configuration, either the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect can be executed at the first timing (for example, the suggestion effect A execution period). The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be separately executed at a second timing (for example, the suggestion effect B execution period or the suggestion effect C execution period) after the first timing. In the case where the first suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, it is difficult to execute the second suggestion effect at the second timing. Note that, for example, the first suggestion effects executed at each timing and the second suggestion effects may be controlled to be in a specific gaming state when executed (for example, the above-described possibility) If the characteristics (expected degree of jackpot) have a width such as 0.1 to 0.3, they may be partially overlapped (details will be described later). According to the above configuration, after execution of a relatively high suggestion effect at the first timing that is likely to be controlled to the specific gaming state when executed, it may be controlled to the specific gaming state when executed. Since it is difficult to execute the suggestion effect having a relatively low possibility at the second timing, the possibility is determined to be the second timing after the suggestion effect having a relatively high possibility is executed at the first timing. Since a relatively low suggestion effect is executed, the expectation that a privilege is given can be made less likely to be impaired, and a decrease in interest in the game can be prevented or reduced. Note that the second suggestion effect is difficult to be executed at the second timing, for example, when considering the case where it is controlled or not performed in the specific gaming state, or at least one of the first suggestion effect When the first suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the probability that the second suggestion effect is executed is lower than when the first suggestion effect is not executed at the first timing. Means that.

  Further, as in the present embodiment, the first specific effect and the second specific effect that shift (develop) to the second specific effect (super reach B) in the middle of the first specific effect (super reach A). If a third specific effect (super reach A → B) that is more likely to be controlled to a specific gaming state is prepared, and the first specific effect is originally executed without transition in the third specific effect The transition from the first specific effect is performed before the timing when the suggestive effect is first executed (the execution period of the suggestion effect A), thereby increasing the variation of the specific effect, When the first specific effect is executed, the transition of the specific effect can be expected, and even if there is no transition, the execution of the first suggestion effect can be expected. This improves the fun of gaming. In addition, when the first specific effect is originally executed without transition, the transition may be performed before the timing at which the suggestion effect is finally executed. Also by this, the execution of the first suggestion effect can be expected. This also improves the fun of gaming.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and the like, and various modifications and applications can be made to the above embodiment and the like. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. Although the modification of the said embodiment is illustrated below, each modification can be combined suitably.

(Modification 1)
It should be noted that the determination ratio of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect shown in FIG. 15 and the expectation degree of jackpot when executed can be changed as appropriate. Further, the expected degree of jackpot when the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed may have a width such as 10% to 20%.

  In addition, the first suggestion effects and the second suggestion effects that are executed in each suggestion effect execution period have different jackpot expectations (may have some overlap if they have a width). You may do it. In this regard, the jackpot expectation degree of the first suggestion effect executed in the one suggestion effect execution period is lower than the jackpot expectation degree of the second suggestion effect executed in the other suggestion effect execution period. , There may be a low part. Further, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect executed in the same suggestion effect execution period may partially overlap the jackpot expectation degree (in this case, the upper limit or the central value of the jackpot expectation degree is The second suggestion effect is made larger than the first suggestion effect). In the above description, two stages of suggestion effects, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, are prepared, but three or more stages of suggestion effects may be prepared as the suggestion effects. The first suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the highest jackpot expectation is among the plurality of suggestion effects that can be executed alternatively at the same timing and / or that the highest jackpot expectation is high. It is desirable to be. Thereby, the player's expectation can be raised by executing the first suggestion effect. Moreover, when multiple suggestion effects are executed, the jackpot expectation degree may be varied depending on the actual number of executions of the suggestion effects. For example, when the number of executions of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect increases, the big hit expectation degree may be increased. By doing in this way, the attention degree of suggestion production also increases and the interest in the game is improved.

  Further, the jackpot reliability when the first suggestion effect is executed in the super reach A is the case where the super effect B is executed and the suggestion effect is not executed (or the super reach A → B is executed). The reliability may be lower or higher than the jackpot reliability. The suggestion effect may also be executed in super reach A → B.

(Modification 2)
The first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect may be executed on condition that a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of repeatedly hitting a button a required number of times) is input to the operation unit 30, In this case, when the predetermined operation is not performed, the suggestion effect that was not executed may be executed in another suggestion effect execution period. Such a case will be described with reference to the drawings.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, an operation reception period for receiving a predetermined operation is provided within the execution period of the suggestion effect A, and the suggestion effect A is executed on the condition that the predetermined operation is received within the operation reception period. Then, if the predetermined operation is not received within the operation reception period, the suggestion effect B execution period or the suggestion effect C which is a timing (period) after the suggestion effect A execution period without executing the suggestion effect. The suggestion effect is executed during the execution period. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed as the suggestion effect B or the suggestion effect C in any of the suggestion effect B execution period and the suggestion effect C execution period. Further, only when the suggestion effect executed in response to the predetermined operation is the first suggestion effect, in either the suggestion effect B execution period or the suggestion effect C execution period in which the second suggestion effect is originally executed. The second suggestion effect may be changed to the first suggestion effect, or the first suggestion effect may be changed in either the suggestion effect B execution period or the suggestion effect C execution period in which the originally suggested effect is not executed. You may make it perform.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the flow shown in FIG. 21 in step S524. The effect control CPU 120 first determines in the process of step S621 whether, for example, the target suggestion effect whose operation is controlled in step S524 is executed on the condition that a predetermined operation has been performed. Whether or not the suggestion effect is executed on condition that a predetermined operation has been performed is determined in advance in an effect control pattern selected corresponding to the execution of the suggestion effect, for example. Good.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the predetermined operation has already been performed (step S622). For example, when the predetermined operation flag (a flag that is turned on when a predetermined operation is performed) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is off, the effect control CPU 120 has not already performed the predetermined operation. (Step S622; No), it is determined whether the operation acceptance period has elapsed (step S623). The operation reception period may be determined in advance in an effect control pattern selected corresponding to, for example, executing the suggestion effect.

  If the operation acceptance period has not elapsed (step S623; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed (step S624). For example, the production control CPU 120 specifies the operation content based on the operation detection signal supplied from the operation detection switch 31 during the operation reception period, and when the operation content corresponds to the predetermined operation, there is a predetermined operation. (Step S624; Yes). In this case, since the conditions for execution of the suggestion effect have been prepared, in order to execute the suggestion effect, effect operation control for executing the reach effect and the suggestion effect is performed (step S625). As an example, in the process of step S625, various commands are issued in order to execute a reach effect and a suggestive effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123 grade | etc.,. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control controls each device and executes the reach effect and the suggestion effect. In the first step S625, the operation flag is also turned on, and thereafter, it is determined in step S622 that the predetermined operation has been completed (step S622; Yes), and the process of step S625 is executed within the suggested effect execution period, and reach is performed. An effect and a suggestion effect are executed. Note that when the execution of the suggestion effect currently being executed is completed (for example, when the suggestion effect execution period has elapsed), the effect control CPU 120 returns the operation flag to OFF.

  In the process of step S621, if it is determined that the target suggestion effect whose operation is controlled in step S524 is not executed on condition that a predetermined operation has been performed, an operation related to the execution of the suggestion effect is performed. Therefore, the process of step S625 is performed as it is. If it is determined in step S624 that there is no predetermined operation, the suggestion effect cannot be executed, and the process of step S525 is performed. After that, until the operation reception period elapses or the operation flag is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 sets a new effect control pattern and receives a predetermined operation in the display area of the image display device 5. It is good to display that there is.

  If it is determined in step S623 that the operation reception period has passed (step S623; No), the predetermined operation has not been performed yet, and the operation reception period has ended. In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the suggestion effect to be executed is the first suggestion effect in the process of step S626 (step S626), and if it is not the first suggestion effect (step S626). No), the process proceeds to step S525 as it is. On the other hand, when the suggestion effect to be executed is the first suggestion effect (step S626; Yes), the execution schedule of the suggestion effect is changed to indicate that the big hit expectation is high ( Step S627), the process proceeds to step S525.

  As an example, in step S627, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the execution pattern determined in step S604, and the suggestion effect is executed and executed in the suggestion effect execution period after the effect. In this case, it is specified whether the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed, and the suggestion effect execution period in which the suggestion effect is not executed or the suggestion effect execution in which the second suggestion effect is executed is performed. In the period, the content of the currently set effect control pattern is changed so that the first suggestion effect is executed (for example, a new effect control pattern is reset). In addition, when there are a plurality of suggestion effect execution periods in which the suggestion effect is not executed and a suggestion effect execution period in which the second suggestion effect is executed, a predetermined suggestion effect execution period such as the latest suggestion effect execution period or the like The contents of the effect control pattern are changed so that the first suggestion effect is executed during the suggestion effect execution period determined by a random value or the like. By such processing, the first suggestion effect is executed at a later timing when the predetermined operation is not performed and the operation is not executed (see FIG. 22).

  Like this modification, the suggestion effect can be executed in response to the operation unit 30 accepting a predetermined operation from the player at a predetermined timing (for example, the suggestion effect A execution period). When the operation unit 30 does not accept the predetermined operation from the player, the suggestion effect (especially the first effect B execution period or the suggestion effect C execution period) is performed at a timing after the predetermined timing (for example, the suggestion effect B execution period or the suggestion effect C execution period). By making the suggestion effect) executable, even if the suggestion effect is not executed because the predetermined operation has not been performed, the opportunity to execute the suggestion effect is secured, so that a privilege is given. Opportunity to play can be provided separately, and the interest in gaming is improved. In particular, the suggestion effect that is not executed is the first suggestion effect, and the first suggestion effect can be executed at a later timing, so that an opportunity to give a relatively high expectation that a privilege will be granted is provided separately. Can improve the interest in gaming.

(Modification 3)
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the execution pattern of suggestion effects A to C was determined collectively with reference to the table, you may determine the suggestion effects of each of suggestion effects A to C individually. Hereinafter, such a modification will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the process executed in step S508 of FIG. 9 as the suggestion effect determination process. In the suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is to execute super reach A (step S601). Since this process is the same as that in the above embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is to execute the super reach A (step S601; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the content (execution pattern) of the suggestion effects A to C is a specific pattern. (Step 651). The contents of the specific pattern are, for example, a combination shown in FIG.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the random number SR6 for determining the execution of the specific pattern, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses a specific pattern execution presence / absence determination table (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR6) prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121. ”Or“ Lose ”is assigned to the decision result of“ Make the execution pattern a specific pattern ”or“ Do not make the execution pattern a specific pattern ”). Decide whether to make a pattern.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data thus obtained, the specific pattern execution presence / absence determination table is referenced to determine whether or not the execution pattern of the suggestion effect is to be a specific pattern. More specifically, for example, in the specific pattern execution presence / absence determination table, the effect control CPU 120 is assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value SR6 corresponding to the determination result (whether “big hit” or “lost”). The determined result is determined as a result of determining whether or not the execution pattern of the suggestive effect is to be a specific pattern (for example, if the determination result is “not to make the execution pattern a specific pattern”, the execution pattern is determined not to be a specific pattern) )

  FIG. 24A shows an execution decision example of the suggestive effect in step S651. As shown in FIG. 24 (A), when the variable display result is “big hit”, the CPU 120 for effect control has a higher determination rate of making the execution pattern a specific pattern, and the variable display result is “lost”. In some cases, it may be determined whether or not the execution pattern is to be the specific pattern so that the determination ratio of the execution pattern to the specific pattern is low. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestive effect is more likely to be executed in a specific pattern than when “losing”. In particular, in this modification, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the execution pattern is made easy to be a specific pattern. Therefore, when the specific pattern becomes the execution pattern, the big hit reliability is improved, and the player can Has interest and improves the fun of gaming.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution pattern is determined to be the specific pattern in step S651 (step S652), and if it is determined not to be the specific pattern (step S652; No), the suggestion effect is executed. The specific pattern to be used is determined (step S662), and the suggestion effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S662, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the random number circuit 124 or the random pattern for determination determined in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating the numerical value SR7 is extracted. The CPU 120 for effect control is based on the extracted numerical data, and a specific pattern determination table (a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR7) stored in advance in the ROM 121 is either the specific pattern A or B. To the specific pattern A or B is determined. More specifically, for example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the specific pattern A or B assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR7 in the specific pattern determination table as the execution pattern of the suggested effect.

  FIG. 24B shows an example of determining a specific pattern in step S662. As shown in FIG. 24B, the CPU 120 for effect control has a high determination ratio of the specific pattern A regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing”. For this reason, the specific pattern A is easily executed.

  When it is determined in step S652 that the specific pattern is not set (step S652; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the suggestion effect A (step S653).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a random value for determining the execution of the suggestive effect A, which is updated by a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating SR8 is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses an implied effect A execution presence / absence determination table (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR8) stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the variable display result is “ Whether or not the suggestion effect A is executed by referring to the determination result of “execute the suggestion effect A” or “do not execute the suggestion effect A” according to whether it is “big hit” or “losing” To decide.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data, the suggestion effect A execution presence / absence determination table is referred to determine whether or not the suggestion effect A is to be executed. More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect A execution presence / absence determination table, the effect control CPU 120 assigns the determined value corresponding to the random value SR8 corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The determined determination result is set as a determination result of whether or not the suggestion effect A is to be executed (for example, if the determination result is “not to execute the suggestion effect A”, the suggestion effect A is determined not to be executed).

  FIG. 25A shows an execution decision example of the suggestion effect A in step S653. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), when the variable display result is “big hit”, the CPU 120 for effect control has a higher decision ratio for determining to execute the suggestion effect A, and the variable display result is “lost”. In this case, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect so that the determination ratio to be determined to execute the suggestion effect A is low. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestive effect A is more easily executed than when “losing”.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is determined to be executed in step S653 (step S654). When it is determined that the suggestion effect is not executed (step S654; No), the content of the suggestion effect A is determined. Therefore, the process of step S656 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the suggestion effect A is to be executed (step S654; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the suggestion effect A that is actually executed (step S655), and performs the process of step S656.

  In step S655, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the content of the suggestion effect A, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating the random number value SR9 for determination is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect A content determination table (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR8) stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The content of the suggestion effect A by referring to the content of the suggestion effect A of the suggestion effect (the one assigned to the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect) according to whether it is “losing” To decide.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data thus obtained, the suggestion effect A content determination table is referred to, and the content of the suggestion effect A is determined (selected). More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect A content determination table, the effect control CPU 120 is assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR9 corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is the content of the suggestion effect A.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of determining the content of the suggestion effect A in step S655. In FIG. 26, “cherry blossom” indicates that the cherry pattern suggestion effect is performed in the suggestion effect A execution period (that is, the first suggestion effect is executed). In FIG. 26, “red” indicates that the red suggestion effect is performed in the suggestion effect A execution period (that is, the second suggestion effect is executed).

  As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the decision ratio of the suggestion effect A as the first suggestion effect rather than the decision ratio as the second suggestion effect. Is higher. When the variable display result is “lost”, the opposite is true. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than the second suggestion effect.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect B is executed in step S656.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a random value for determining execution of the suggestion effect B, which is updated by a random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating SR10 is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect B execution presence / absence determination table (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR10) stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the variable display result is “ Whether or not the suggestion effect B is executed by referring to the determination result of “execute the suggestion effect B” or “do not execute the suggestion effect B”) depending on whether it is “big hit” or “losing” To decide.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data, the suggestion effect B execution presence / absence determination table is referred to determine whether or not the suggestion effect B is to be executed. More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect B execution presence / absence determination table, the effect control CPU 120 assigns the determined value corresponding to the random value SR10 in accordance with the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The determined result is set as a determination result of whether or not the suggestion effect B is to be executed (for example, if the determination result is “do not execute the suggestion effect B”, it is determined that the suggestion effect B is not executed).

  FIG. 25A shows an execution decision example of the suggestion effect B in step S656. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the CPU 120 for effect control is such that when the variable display result is “big hit”, the decision ratio to be determined to execute the suggestion effect B is increased, and the variable display result is “lost”. In this case, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect so that the determination ratio determined to execute the suggestion effect B is reduced. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestive effect B is more easily executed than when it is “lost”.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect B is determined to be executed in step S656 (step S657). If it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect B (step S657; No), the suggestion effect B is determined. Therefore, the process of step S659 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the suggestion effect B is to be executed (step S657; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the suggestion effect B that is actually executed (step S658), and performs the process of step S659.

  In step S658, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first suggestion effect (the cherry pattern suggestion effect) is executed as the suggestion effect A. Is always the first suggestion effect (character C suggestion effect) (see FIG. 27B). Accordingly, when the first suggestion effect is executed in the suggestion effect A execution period, the second suggestion effect is prevented from being executed in the subsequent suggestion effect B execution period. When it is determined that the first suggestion effect (the cherry pattern suggestion effect) is not executed as the suggestion effect A, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating the random number SR11 for determining the content of the suggested effect B, which is updated by the effected random counter or the like, is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect B content determination table (a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR11) prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The content of the suggestion effect B by referring to the content of the suggestion effect B of the suggestion effect (the one assigned to the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect) depending on whether it is “losing” To decide.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data, the suggestion effect B content determination table is referred to, and the content of the suggestion effect B is determined (selected). More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect B content determination table, the effect control CPU 120 is assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR11 corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is the content of the suggestion effect B.

  FIG. 27A shows an example of determining the content of the suggestion effect B in step S658 (when the suggestion effect A is not the first suggestion effect (the cherry pattern suggestion effect)). In FIG. 27A, “Character C” indicates that the suggestion effect of character C is performed in the suggestion effect B execution period (that is, the first suggestion effect is executed). In FIG. 27A, “Character B” indicates that the suggestion effect of super reach B is performed in the suggestion effect B execution period (that is, the second suggestion effect is executed).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (A), in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestion effect B is set as the first suggestion effect rather than the determination ratio as the second suggestion effect. The decision rate is higher. When the variable display result is “lost”, the opposite is true. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than the second suggestion effect.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the suggestion effect C in step S659.

  For example, when it is determined that the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect B are to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the content corresponds to one of the specific patterns A and B. Always determines that the suggestion effect C is not executed (see FIG. 25B). As a result, a result inconsistent with the determination that the execution pattern of the suggestion effects A to C is not a specific pattern is prevented. When the content does not correspond to any of the specific patterns A and B, the effect control CPU 120 uses an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating the updated random number SR12 for determining execution of the suggestion effect C is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect C execution presence / absence determination table (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR11) stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the variable display result is “ Whether or not the suggestion effect C is executed by referring to the determination result of “execute the suggestion effect C” or “do not execute the suggestion effect C” according to whether it is “big hit” or “losing” To decide.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data, the suggestion effect C execution presence / absence determination table is referred to determine whether or not the suggestion effect C is to be executed. More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect C execution presence / absence determination table, the effect control CPU 120 assigns the determined value corresponding to the random value SR12 in accordance with the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The determined determination result is set as a determination result of whether or not the suggestion effect C is to be executed (for example, if the determination result is “do not execute the suggestion effect C”, it is determined that the suggestion effect C is not executed).

  FIG. 25A shows an execution decision example of the suggestion effect C in step S659. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the CPU 120 for effect control is such that when the variable display result is “big hit”, the decision ratio to be determined to execute the suggestion effect C is high, and the variable display result is “lost”. In this case, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect so that the determination ratio of determining that the suggestion effect C is to be executed is low. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestive effect C is more easily executed than when it is “lost”.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect C is determined to be executed in step S660 (step S660). If it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect C (step S660; No), the suggestion effect C is determined. Since it is not necessary to determine the content of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the suggestion effect C is to be executed (step S660; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the suggestion effect C that is actually executed (step S661), and ends the suggestion effect determination process. .

  In step S661, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first suggestion effect (the effect to be changed to the character C) is executed as the suggestion effect B. C is a first suggestion effect (an effect of displaying a cherry pattern image) (see FIG. 28B). Accordingly, when the first suggestion effect is executed in the suggestion effect B execution period, the second suggestion effect is prevented from being executed in the subsequent suggestion effect C execution period. When the first suggestion effect (effect to be changed to the character C) is not executed as the suggestion effect B, the effect control CPU 120, for example, in the random number circuit 124 or a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. Numeric data indicating the random number SR12 for determining the contents of the suggestion effect C, which is updated by the provided effect random counter or the like, is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggestion effect C content determination table (a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR12) stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the variable display result is “big hit”. The content of the suggestion effect C by referring to the content of the suggestion effect C of the suggestion effect (the one assigned to the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect) according to whether it is “losing” To decide.

  Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and extracts the determination result. Based on the numerical data thus obtained, the suggestion effect C content determination table is referred to, and the content of the suggestion effect C is determined (selected). More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect C content determination table, the effect control CPU 120 is assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR12 corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is the content of the suggestion effect C.

  FIG. 28A shows an example of determining the content of the suggestion effect C in step S661. In FIG. 28A, “cherry blossom” indicates that the cherry tree suggestion effect is performed in the suggestion effect A execution period (that is, the first suggestion effect is executed). In FIG. 28A, “red” indicates that the red suggestion effect is performed during the suggestion effect A execution period (that is, the second suggestion effect is executed).

  As shown in FIG. 28A, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestion effect C is set as the first suggestion effect rather than the determination ratio as the second suggestion effect. The decision rate is higher. When the variable display result is “lost”, the opposite is true. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than the second suggestion effect.

  Steps S605 to S608 are the same as those in the above embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In such a modification, either the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect can be executed at the first timing (for example, the suggestion effect A execution period), and the first timing The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be separately executed later at the second timing (for example, the suggestion effect B execution period), and the first suggestion effect at the first timing. Is executed, the second suggestion effect is not executed at the second timing. According to the above configuration, after execution of a suggestion effect that is relatively likely to be controlled to the specific gaming state at the first timing when executed, it is controlled to the specific gaming state when executed. Since the suggestion effect having a relatively low possibility is not executed at the second timing, the possibility is changed to the second effect after the suggestion effect having a relatively high possibility is executed at the first timing. By performing a relatively low suggestion effect at the timing, it is possible to prevent the expectation that the privilege is granted from being impaired, it is possible to make the expectation that the privilege is granted less likely to be impaired, and Reduction can be prevented or reduced.

  The contents of the suggestion effects A to C may be determined in the order of the suggestion effect C, the suggestion effect B, and the suggestion effect A, for example, or may be determined in another order. Further, the determination for the specific pattern may be performed at an appropriate timing.

(Modification 4)
In the said embodiment and the modification 3, either a 1st suggestion effect and a 2nd suggestion effect can be performed at a 1st timing (for example, suggestion effect A execution period), and the 1st The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be separately executed at the second timing (for example, the suggestion effect B execution period) later than the first timing, and the first suggestion is performed at the first timing. When the suggestion effect is executed, the second suggestion effect is not executed or is difficult to execute at the second timing, but the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed at the first timing. In such a case, the suggestion effect may be easily executed at the second timing or may be always executed. In order to realize such a configuration, for example, when the suggestion effect is executed in a certain suggestion effect execution period, the pattern in FIG. 15 of the above embodiment is always suggested in the subsequent suggestion effect execution period. Change to execute the production. For example, for pattern 2, the content of the suggestion effect C execution period is changed to a red suggestion effect. In addition, when the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed at the first timing only for the pattern having a low determination ratio in the pattern of FIG. 15, the suggestion effect is not executed at the second timing. To do. Further, in the third modification, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed at the previous timing (eg, step S656) when determining whether or not the suggestion effect is executed (eg, step S653). It is always determined that the suggestion effect is executed. According to such a configuration, after the suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion effect is executed after the suggestion effect is executed after the suggestion effect is executed. After the suggestion effect is not executed, it is possible to prevent the expectation that the privilege is granted from being lost, and to prevent or reduce the decrease in interest in the game.

(Modification 5)
In addition to these, a game machine for giving different game values corresponding to the device configuration of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the number of game balls that have entered the predetermined winning device Various control contents including control or production control can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

(Modification 6)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball serving as a prize ball is paid out to a player, and the played game ball (which may be a rented ball) is launched into a game area. Even if it is a gaming machine in which a score for use in a game is given and a game ball enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is driven into the gaming area using this score is played. Good. In other words, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and deriving the display result is specified in advance. When the display result is derived, in the gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, when the score used for a predetermined game is not 0, the game enclosed in the gaming machine using this score A game in which a game is played by driving a medium into the game area, a score is subtracted according to the game medium being driven, and a score is added according to the game medium passing (entering) a winning area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a machine. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used for score addition is recorded, and a gaming recording medium insertion slot There may be provided a game recording medium processing means for reading the record information of the game recording medium inserted into the game recording medium.

(Modification 7)
Note that the present invention can be applied to various apparatuses. In particular, as a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player according to the progress of the game, a privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege, and whether or not the privilege is given as a result of the production The first specific effect performing means that can be executed so that the execution rate when the privilege grant determining unit determines to grant the privilege becomes the first execution rate, and the privilege is granted. The execution ratio when the bonus grant determining means determines to grant the bonus is the second execution rate that is higher than the first execution rate. The second specific effect execution means that can be executed in this manner and the suggestion effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a privilege will be granted, based on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means, Executable within the execution period, and the second feature Suggest directing execution means, executable in the running period of the effect can be applied to a game machine equipped with.

  Note that a privilege is a ratio of a game value (for example, the number of game medals that have been multiplied, a game ball that has been struck, etc.) that is given to a player to a game value used to play a game (for example, , Game medal payout rate, game ball payout rate, etc.) (for example, an AT game, bonus, jackpot game state, probability change state, etc. advantageous to the player) It may be a value useful for the player (for example, a definite effect, a premium effect, etc.) in the progress of the game. The granting of a privilege to a player by a gaming machine includes that the gaming machine executes an AT game, a bonus, a big hit gaming state, a probability change state, or the like, or performs a finalizing effect, a premium effect, or the like.

  An example of the gaming machine is a slot machine. The slot machine can start a game by setting a predetermined bet number (the number of medals or credits) for one game, and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be individually identified. The display result of the variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and according to the display result, a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, RB winning etc.) can be generated. Hereinafter, an example of such a slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 29 is a front view of the slot machine 500 and shows a layout of main members. The slot machine 500 is roughly composed of a housing whose front surface is open and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing. Inside the casing of the slot machine 500, there is installed a variable display device 501 in which reels RL, RC, RR having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. On the outer periphery of the reels RL, RC, RR, for example, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, which can be distinguished from each other Are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  Each reel RL, RC, RR is rotated by reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 30) provided in correspondence to display the symbols of each reel RL, RC, RR continuously changing. At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results. Further, an image display device 510 having a display function similar to that of the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front door of the slot machine 500. On the front door of the slot machine 500, an operation table 520 on which various input switches and the like for the player to perform various operations is provided, for example, below the variable display device 501.

  On the back side of the operation table 520, a medal slot 502 for inserting and storing medals as game media in the slot machine 500, a BET switch 503 for setting (BET) the number of bets for one medal, MAXBET switch 504 for setting the maximum number of bets that can be bet in one game (three in this example), stored as credits (the number of medals stored as game value owned by the player) A settlement switch 508 is provided to settle the medals used and the medals used for setting the number of bets. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 502 is detected by a predetermined insertion medal sensor.

  On the front side of the operation table 520, a start lever 505 that is operated when the game is started in the slot machine 500, stop switches 506L and 506C that are operated when the rotation of each of the reels RL, RC, and RR is stopped. 506R is provided. A medal payout exit 507 through which medals are paid out is provided at the bottom of the operation table 520.

  At predetermined positions such as a lower portion of the variable display device 501 on the front door of the slot machine 500, a game information display unit for displaying various information related to games in the slot machine 500 is provided. For example, the game information display unit displays a credit indicator that displays the number of medals stored as credits, an auxiliary display that displays the number of medals acquired in the big bonus, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like And a payout display for displaying the number of medals paid out by winning.

  Two speakers 511L and 511R that emit sound effects are provided on the upper left and right of the slot machine 500. Game effect lamps 513 and 514 are provided on the left and right of the image display device 510 and the variable display device 501.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 500, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 502, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the BET switch 503 or the MAXBET switch 504 is operated. When the number of bets is set in this way, one of a plurality of pay lines corresponding to the number of bets becomes valid, the operation of the start lever 505 is valid, that is, the game can be executed, and the variable display The execution condition is met. Even when a re-gamer winning such as replay occurs in the previous game, the next game can be executed continuously, and the variable display execution condition is satisfied.

  When the start lever 505 is operated in such a state that the game can be executed, based on the fact that the operation is detected by the start lever switch 505A (FIG. 28), the variable display start condition is satisfied, The reels RL, RC, RR rotate, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed so as to be visible. Then, when the rotation of all the reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols called a predetermined combination on any activated pay line is assigned to each reel RL, When the display results of RC and RR are stopped, a prize is generated.

  The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medals, re-players that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets, and special cases that have a transition in gaming state. There is a role, and the winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In the slot machine 500, based on a random number extracted at the timing when the start lever 505 is operated, an internal lottery for determining whether or not to allow winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state (giving a privilege) To determine whether or not to do so). The fact that winning in this internal lottery and winning is permitted is also referred to as “internal winning”.

  Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once the occurrence of a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game.

  The gaming state in the slot machine 500 includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (eg, 466). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus.

  The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus or big bonus, but the player can expect to win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state has a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state. If it is.

  As a gaming state having a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state, for example, a notification target winning derivation condition that occurs on condition that a reel derivation condition (for example, stop order or stop timing) is satisfied is used. The game state (so-called assist time) in which the operation procedure to be satisfied is notified, and the symbols displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R are operated by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels are displayed. Challenge time (CT) that allows the combination of winning symbols to be derived by controlling the game so that it is easy to stop, and when the player pushes forward, and specific winnings (for example, replay winning or single bonus winning) Such as a gaming state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of being allowed, and combinations of these It is sufficient, such as a gaming state in which.

  In addition, after the replay time is reached, when the predetermined symbol combination is won and the end symbol combination corresponding to the falling symbol is derived to end the replay time, the symbol combination after the replay time is reached On the condition that a predetermined number of games have been digested without being derived, control may be performed in a notification period (ART) for notifying information for avoiding the falling combination when winning the falling combination. Alternatively, the ART control may be started immediately after the big bonus or the regular bonus ends.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 28 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are also mounted on the slot machine 500.

  The main board 600 is provided with a game control microcomputer 610. Similar to the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 610 is a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And so on. The reel unit 650 includes reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R, a reel lamp 652, a reel sensor 653, and the like. The reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R are motors for rotating the reels RL, RC, RR. The reel lamp 652 is provided inside each reel RL, RC, RR, and irradiates a symbol that can be visually recognized by the variable display device 501 among the symbols drawn on each reel RL, RC, RR from the inside of the reel. It is a lamp to do. The reel sensor 653 is a sensor for detecting the rotation state, the number of rotations, and the like of each reel RL, RC, RR.

  The effect control board 620 may include the effect control CPU 630, the display control unit 631, the sound control unit 632, the lamp control unit 633, and the like. Similar to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 2, a voice control board and a lamp control board are provided separately from the effect control board 620, and various circuits in which the function of the sound control unit 632 is mounted on the voice control board. The function of the lamp control unit 633 may be realized by various circuits mounted on the lamp control board.

  The effect control CPU 630 performs control according to the program in the same manner as the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 631 controls the display operation in the image display device 510. Similar to the display control unit 123 in the above embodiment, the display control unit 631 processes image data in accordance with the display control command from the effect control CPU 630. And an image processing data memory for storing various image data used for displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 510.

  In the effect control CPU 630, commands and processing for controlling the effect operations by the image display device 510, the speakers 511L and 511R, the game effect lamps 512 to 514, and the like are performed according to the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600. Executed. On the screen of the image display device 510, for example, in the same manner as the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 in the above embodiment, “left”, “middle”, A “right” variable display unit is provided. For example, the effect control CPU 630 executes the same processing as the effect processing during variable display in the above-described embodiment, thereby corresponding to variable display of symbols in the variable display device 501. A plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified by each may be variably displayed. Alternatively, the decorative display variable display may not be executed in the display area of the image display device 510, and an effect image corresponding to the variable display of the design on the variable display device 501 may be displayed.

  After the variable display of the variable display device 501 is started, for example, the stop switch 506L is operated to stop the rotation of the reel RL, and then the stop switch 506C is operated to rotate the reel RC. Stop. At this time, in the variable display device 501, the symbol derived and displayed when the reel RL is stopped and the symbol derived and displayed when the reel RC is stopped receive a special bonus that becomes a big bonus on any of the winning lines. It shall constitute a possible combination. At this time, for example, a special bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus, such as a special bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus, may be given as an internal winning, and a variable display based on this may be won internally. It is good also as a privilege provision with a higher advantage for a player than the variable display in the case of absence.

  Alternatively, among a plurality of types of special roles, the number of game media (for example, medals) that is one of the conditions for ending the gaming state that has been shifted based on the occurrence of a winning is the first number (for example, “200”). And a second special role (for example, red “7”) that becomes a second quantity (for example, “300”) larger than the first quantity. It is also possible that the bonus has been granted that the second special combination has been won internally. The variable display until a winning occurs may be a privilege grant that is more advantageous to the player than the variable display from when the first special combination is won internally until a winning occurs.

  Alternatively, a first ART in which the upper limit number of times that the symbol variable display can be executed with the rotation of the reels RL, RC, and RR is the first number (for example, “50”) and the upper limit number of times that is greater than the first number The control may be performed on any one of the second ARTs that is the number of times (for example, “150”), and it may be determined that the control is determined to be the second ART. Further, the variable display based on this may be a privilege grant that is more advantageous for the player than the variable display based on the decision to control to the first ART.

  Alternatively, a first ART in which a continuous lottery probability based on a predetermined winning combination (for example, re-playing combination) in the ART becomes a first probability (for example, 50%) and a second probability that the continuous lottery probability is higher than the first probability ( For example, 80%) may be controllable to any one of the second ARTs, and a privilege may be given that it has been determined to control to the second ART. Further, the variable display based on this may be a privilege grant that is more advantageous for the player than the variable display based on the decision to control to the first ART.

  Alternatively, the storage number (stock number) indicating the number of variable display sets (for example, one set is drawn from 50 games, 150 games, etc.) that enables information notification during ART is the first storage number (for example, “5”). There may be a case where there is a case where there is a second storage number (for example, “10”) larger than the first storage number, and it may be determined that the second storage number is determined to have been given a privilege. . In addition, the variable display based on this may be a privilege grant that is more advantageous for the player than the variable display based on the determination of the first reserve number.

  Or it is good also as having given the privilege that it is during replay time or ART. In addition, the variable display of the symbols during the replay time or ART may be given a privilege that is more advantageous for the player than the variable display of the symbols in the normal gaming state. In addition, the first ART in which the upper limit number of times that the variable display of the symbol can be performed is the first number (for example, “50”) and the second number (for example, “150”) in which the upper limit number is larger than the first number. It is good also as having given control that it is controllable to either of 2ART and is in 2nd ART. Further, the variable display executed during the second ART may be given a privilege that is more advantageous for the player than the variable display executed during the first ART. It is possible to control either the first ART in which the continuous lottery probability is the first probability (for example, 50%) or the second ART in which the continuous lottery probability is a second probability (for example, 80%) higher than the first probability. It is good also as having given the privilege that it is in 2ART. Further, the variable display executed during the second ART may be an advantageous game having a higher advantage for the player than the variable display executed during the first ART. The privilege may be given that the remaining stock number during ART is the second storage number (for example, “10”) larger than the first storage number (for example, “5”). In addition, the variable display executed at this time may be an advantageous game having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the variable display executed when the number of the first storage is reached. In other words, a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than a predetermined gaming state may be provided among a plurality of types of gaming states.

  The effect control CPU 630 uses the display area of the image display device 510 or the like to display the above variable display or effect image, and the like, as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, whether or not there is an internal winning (a privilege is given). The first specific effect, the second specific effect, the suggestion effect, etc. for notifying the user are executed. In particular, when the second specific effect is executed, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed such that the probability that the internal winning is achieved is greater than when the first specific effect is executed. Like the pachinko gaming machine 1, the suggestion effect is also executed during the execution of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. When the first suggestion effect of the suggestion effects is executed, the probability that the internal winning is achieved. It is executed to be high. Similarly to the pachinko machine 1, the number of times that the suggestion effect can be performed when the first specific effect is being executed is larger than the number of times that the suggestion effect can be executed when the second specific effect is being executed. By doing so, the same effect as the pachinko machine 1 can be obtained. In addition, effects similar to those of the pachinko machine 1 can be appropriately obtained by performing the same effects as the pachinko machine 1. Thus, even with the slot machine 500, various effects can be performed similarly to the pachinko machine 1, and the same effects as described above can be obtained as appropriate.

  The first specific effect and the second specific effect are realized by, for example, a continuous effect for notifying whether or not there has been an internal winning.

  For example, in the first specific effect, the image of FIG. 18 (1-c) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 in the first game (after the start lever 505 is operated), and the second game (start lever) 18 (1-d) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510, and the third game (after the start lever 505 is operated) is displayed in FIG. 18 (1-e). 18 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510, and the image of FIG. 18 (1-f) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 in the fourth game (after the start lever 505 is operated). FIG. 18 (1-g) is displayed (with internal winning) or FIG. 18 (1-i) is displayed depending on whether or not an internal winning has been made at the end of the game or the fifth game ( No internal winning).

  For example, in the second specific effect, the image of FIG. 19 (2-c) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 in the first game (after the start lever 505 is operated), and the second game (start lever) 19 (2-d) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 (after operation of 505), and FIG. 19 (2-e) is displayed in the third game (after operation of the start lever 505). Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510, and whether or not FIG. 19 (2-f) is displayed depending on whether or not there is an internal winning at the end of the third game or the fourth game (internal winning) 19) (FIG. 19 (2-h)) is displayed (no internal win).

  The suggestion effect (the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect) that suggests that there is a high possibility that a privilege will be granted than when it is not executed, for example, is executed at the same timing and content as in the above embodiment. Is done. That is, in the first specific performance, in each of the first, second, and fourth games (FIG. 18 (1-c), (1-d), (1-f)), FIG. 20 (1-c-3), An effect of displaying a cherry pattern image as shown in (1-d-3) and (1-f-3), an effect of changing the appearance character to the character C, and the like are executed as the first suggestion effect. The second suggestion is an effect of displaying a red image as shown in (1-c-2), (1-d-2), or (1-f-2), an effect of changing the appearance character to character B, etc. It is executed as a production. In the second specific effect, in the third game (FIG. 19 (1-e)), an effect of displaying a cherry pattern image as shown in FIG. 20 (2-e-3) is the first suggestive effect. An effect such as that shown in FIG. 20 (2-e-2) is displayed as the second suggestion effect.

(Modification 8)
The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in storage devices, such as a computer apparatus. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that gives a bonus to a player as the game progresses,
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege;
The execution rate when the privilege grant determining means determines that the privilege is given as the first specific effect that informs whether or not the privilege is granted as a result of the effect is the first execution rate. First specific production execution means that can be executed;
An execution rate when the privilege grant determining means determines to grant the privilege is higher than the first execution rate for the second specific effect that informs whether or not the privilege is granted as a result of the effect. A second specific effect executing means that can be executed so as to have a second execution ratio;
A suggestion effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that the privilege will be granted than when it is not executed, based on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means, can be executed within the execution period of the first specific effect, and , Suggestion effect execution means executable within the execution period of the second specific effect,
With
The number of times the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect within the execution period of the first specific effect is the number of times the suggestion effect execution means performs the suggestion effect within the execution period of the second specific effect. More times than can be performed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.