JP2013128676A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine designed to reduce or prevent a reduction in interest in a game.SOLUTION: A variation pattern selected in a Pachinko game machine includes a first variation pattern for executing a suggestive performance before and after variable display of a decorative symbol reaches a ready-to-win state, and a second variation pattern for executing a suggestive performance only after the variable display reaches a ready-to-win state. The Pachinko game machine executes the suggestive performance at a higher rate after the variable display executed by the second variation pattern reaches a ready-to-win state than after the variable display executed by the first variation pattern reaches a ready-to-win state.

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. Granting a privilege to a player includes, for example, controlling the gaming machine to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a big hit gaming state.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine capable of executing a series of effects (continuous notice effects in Patent Document 1) during variable display in which identification information such as pseudo-ream is revariably displayed. .

JP 2010-119695 A

  However, when executing a series of effects as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is not possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not a privilege is granted during a series of effects. There is. This is not limited to the pseudo-ream, and the same applies when performing a series of effects over a plurality of variable displays. As described above, when there is a period during which the suggestion effect cannot be executed, it may be difficult to give the player a sense of expectation for the provision of the privilege as compared with the case where there is no such period. This is because the feeling of expectation for the provision of the privilege can be beaten by the suggestion effect, but this beating is limited when the suggestion effect is not executed. For this reason, the interest in the game sometimes declined.

  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:
Variable display means (for example, image display device 5 or the like) that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them, and displays and displays a display result (for example, confirmed decorative symbols). Specific game state (for example, jackpot game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result (for example, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a jackpot combination) is derived and displayed by the variable display means A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1)
A pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to make a big hit in step S239) for determining whether or not to control the specific gaming state before deriving and displaying the display result;
Based on the determination result of the pre-decision means, the non-specific display result different from the specific display result is displayed temporarily after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed. A re-variable display pattern in which the variable display is performed once or more after the variable display is performed again and then the variable display reaches a reach state (for example, variation patterns PA2-6 to 2-8 in which a super-reach is executed from a pseudo-ream) Variable display pattern selection means (for example, in step S239) that selects any one of the plurality of variable display patterns (for example, the variation pattern in FIG. 7) including PA 3-3 to 3-5). Based on the determination result, the CPU 103 determining the variation pattern in step S111),
Variable display control means for controlling the variable display means and causing the variable display means to execute the variable display with the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means (for example, a variation pattern determined by the CPU 103, etc. The CPU 120 for effect control which performs the process of step S171 on the basis of the above, performs the process of step S172 on the basis of the processing result, and causes the image display device 5 to variably display decorative symbols, etc.).
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the variable display means executes the variable display of suggestion effects (for example, suggestion effects A to G) that suggest the possibility of controlling to the specific gaming state. Suggestion effect execution means that can be executed during the process (for example, the CPU 103 performs processing such as step S508 based on the determination result in step S239, etc., and performs processing in step S172 based on the processing result, An effect control CPU 120 that executes the suggestion effect, etc.)
In the re-variable display pattern, the suggestion effect execution means performs the suggestion before (for example, the first suggestion effect execution period) and after (for example, the second suggestion effect execution period) of the variable display. The first re-variable display pattern in which the effects can be executed (for example, the variation patterns PA2-6 and PA3-5 in which the super reach A is executed after the effects A1 to A3, and the super reach C is executed after the effects C1 to C3. PA2-8, PA3-5, etc.) and after the variable display has reached the reach state (for example, the third suggestion effect execution period, etc.), the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect. 2 re-variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns PA2-7, PA3-4, etc. in which super reach B is executed after stories B1 to B3),
The suggestion effect executing means may execute the second revariable display after the variable display executed in the first revariable display pattern has reached a reach state (for example, a second suggestion effect execution period or the like). After the variable display executed in the pattern reaches the reach state (for example, the third suggestion effect execution period), the suggestion effects (the suggestion effects D to G) are executed at a higher rate (for example, FIG. As in the determination example of FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, in the third suggestion effect execution period, the determination ratio for executing the suggestion effect is higher for both “big hit” and “losing”.

  The variable display of the identification information may be a concept including not only the variable display of only the identification information but also the reach effect or the pre-reach effect that is executed in accordance with the change of the identification information. In this case, the variable display pattern is a pattern (for example, an effect control pattern) indicating variable display of the identification information including the reach effect and the pre-reach effect. In such a case, even if the variable display mode of the identification information is the same, if the reach effect or the pre-reach effect is different, for example, even if the following variation pattern is the same, the variable display of the identification information is different. The variable display pattern is also different. Further, after the variable display executed in the second re-variable display pattern is in the reach state than after the variable display executed in the first re-variable display pattern is in the reach state. When the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate, for example, the probability that the suggestion effect is executed at least once is that the variable display executed in the first revariable display pattern is in the reach state. This means that the variable display executed in the second re-variable display pattern is higher after reaching the reach state than after reaching.

  According to the above configuration, the variable display executed in the second revariable display pattern is in the reach state after the variable display executed in the first revariable display pattern is in the reach state. Since the latter is more likely to have a sense of expectation that is controlled to a specific gaming state, even when variable display is executed in the second revariable display pattern (that is, there is a period during which the suggestive effect cannot be executed). Even if, for example, the above-mentioned feeling of expectation can be given in the same manner as when the variable display is executed in the first re-variable display pattern (when there is no period during which the suggestive effect cannot be executed), A decrease in interest can be reduced or prevented.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
With a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine 500 in the modified example) which gives a player a privilege (for example, a big hit gaming state, bonus, AT (assist time), etc.) as the game progresses There,
Bonus grant determining means for determining whether or not to give a bonus to the player (for example, CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, lottery for giving bonus, AT (assist time), etc. A game control microcomputer 610 for processing, etc.)
Variable display means (for example, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, reel unit 650, etc.) for executing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each;
Based on the determination result of the privilege grant determining means, the first specific effects (for example, effects D1 to D3, effects F1 to F3, effects G1) over a plurality of variable displays executed by the variable display means. G3) or a specific effect execution means capable of executing a second specific effect (for example, stories E1 to E3, stories G1 to G3, etc.) different from the first specific effect (for example, whether to control to the big hit gaming state) An effect control CPU 120 that performs the effect based on a determination result such as whether or not, an effect control CPU 630 that performs the effect based on a lottery process, etc.),
Suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the possibility of whether or not the privilege is granted based on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means (for example, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state) An effect control CPU 120 that performs an suggestion effect based on the result, an effect control CPU 630 that performs an suggestion effect based on a lottery process, etc.),
With
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect when the first specific effect is being executed, and cannot execute the suggestion effect when the second specific effect is being executed. (For example, no suggestion is executed during the execution of stories E1 to E3 and stories G1 to G3)
Furthermore, it starts immediately after the end of execution of the second specific effect, rather than during the first period (for example, the super reach A or C, the execution period of the continuous effect A, etc.) that starts immediately after the execution of the first specific effect. The suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate during the second period (for example, the execution period of the super reach B and the continuous effect B).

  According to the above configuration, since the second period is more likely to feel the expectation that the privilege is given than the first period, even if the second specific effect is executed (that is, the suggestion effect is Even if there is a period that cannot be executed), for example, the expectation can be expressed in the same manner as when the first specific effect is executed (when there is no period during which the suggestive effect cannot be executed). Can be reduced or prevented. Note that when the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate during the second period starting immediately after the end of execution of the second specific effect than in the first period starting immediately after the execution of the first specific effect. Means, for example, that the probability that the suggestive effect is executed at least once is higher during the second period than during the first period.

(3) In the gaming machine in (1) above,
The variable display pattern selection means, when the second re-variable display pattern (for example, PA2-8, PA3-5 in which super reach C is executed after pseudo-continuation C) is selected, is determined by the prior determination means. The first re-variable display pattern (for example, PA2-7 in which the super reach B is executed after the pseudo ream B, rather than the possibility (for example, the big hit expectation degree) determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state, When the PA3-4) is selected, the variable display pattern is selected so that the possibility that it is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the predetermining means is higher (for example, the determination in FIG. 8) See example),
You can do it.

  According to the above configuration, when variable display is being executed in the second revariable display pattern, it is less likely to be determined to control to the specific gaming state, but the suggestion effect is easy to execute, Even when variable display is executed in the second re-variable display pattern, a sense of expectation for granting a privilege can be obtained.

(4) In the gaming machine in (2) above,
The possibility that the specific effect executing means is determined to give the privilege by the privilege grant determining means (for example, the degree of expectation of jackpot) is the second specific effect (for example, stories E1 to E3, story G1) To G3, etc.) so that the first specific effect (for example, effects F1 to F3, effects G1 to G3, etc.) is executed is higher than the first specific effect or The second specific effect is executed (for example, effects F1 to F3, effects G1 to G3, etc. have a higher degree of big hit expectation).
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, the possibility that the benefit is determined to be granted when the second specific effect is being executed is reduced, but the suggestion effect is easily executed in the subsequent second period. Moreover, the expectation for provision of a privilege can be given also in the 2nd period when the 2nd specific production is performed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The suggestion effect executing means is configured such that the number of revariable displays in the first revariable display pattern is the same as the number of revariable displays in the second revariable display pattern, or the first When the number of times of the variable display when the specific effect is executed is the same as the number of times of the variable display when the second specific effect is executed, the first revariable display pattern The suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate after reaching the reach state in the second revariable display pattern than after reaching the reach state, or the second indication is performed during the first period. The suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate during the period (for example, the effect control CPU 120 and the effect control CPU 630 perform the second re-variable when the number of re-variable display or variable display (game) is the same. Display putter Reach established or after the second time period, than reach established or after the first period in the first re-variable display pattern, it easier to follow the suggestion effect in.),
You may do it.

  According to the said structure, the fall of the interest to a game can be reduced or prevented similarly to said (1) or (2).

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The variable display executed in the first revariable display pattern is executed in the second revariable display pattern after the variable display is in the reach state (for example, the second suggestion effect execution period). After the variable display is in the reach state (for example, the third suggestion effect execution period, etc.), or during the second period rather than during the first period, the suggestion effect execution means. The number of timings at which the suggestion effect can be executed is large (for example, in super reach A or C or continuous effect A, the suggest effect can be executed three times, but in super reach B or continuous effect B, The suggestion effect can be executed once.),
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, the number of executions of the suggestive effect is greater after the variable display executed in the second revariable display pattern is in the reach state or in the second period. As a result, there are many points that give a sense of expectation to the grant of a privilege, for example, as in the case where variable display is executed in the first re-variable display pattern or the first specific effect is executed, A sense of expectation for the provision of a privilege can be obtained, and a decrease in interest in the game can be reduced or prevented.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any of (1) to (5) above,
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. When 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. 26). ,
It is good to do so.

  “The suggestion effect can be executed at a timing after the predetermined timing” means that the suggestion effect that was scheduled to be executed at the “after timing” when the operation unit receives a predetermined operation from the player. In other words, it is executed by replacing with another suggestive effect, and when the operation unit accepts a predetermined operation from the player, executing the suggestive effect that was not scheduled to be executed at the “later timing”.

  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 can be secured and the interest in games will improve.

(8) In the gaming machine in (1) above,
The variable display pattern selection unit is capable of selecting a non-revariable display pattern that does not perform the revariable display from the plurality of variable display patterns based on a determination result of the prior determination unit,
The variable display control means includes a predetermined period from the start of variable display in the variable display executed with the non-re-variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means, and the re-variable selected by the variable display pattern selection means. A variable display in a common mode is executed in a predetermined period from the start of variable display in the variable display executed in a display pattern and before the re-variable display (see, for example, FIG. 40).
You may do it.

(9) In the gaming machine in (1) above,
The specific effect executing means includes a predetermined period from the start of variable display in the first variable display when executing the first specific effect or the second specific effect, the first specific effect, and the second In a predetermined period from the start of variable display in the variable display in which the specific effect is not executed, the same effect is executed (for example, see FIG. 40).
You may do it.

  According to the configurations of (8) and (9) above, a common aspect effect is executed in a predetermined period. Therefore, when the common aspect effect is executed, a re-variable display is executed later or multiple times. The player can expect to perform a specific performance over the variable display, and the interest in the game is improved.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
The first suggestion effect (for example, a high suggestion effect, etc.) as the suggestion effect at the first timing (for example, the suggestion effect E execution period, etc.), and the identification by the predetermining means when executed. The possibility that the game state is determined to be controlled or the possibility that the privilege is given by the privilege granting means when executed (for example, the big hit expectation degree) is determined from the first suggestion effect. Can be executed with a low second suggestion effect (for example, a low suggestion effect, etc.),
When a third suggestion effect (for example, a high suggestion effect) is executed as the suggestion effect at a second timing (for example, a suggestion effect F execution period) that is later than the first timing. Possibility to be determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the pre-determining means or possibility to be determined to give the privilege by the privilege grant determining means when executed (for example, expectation of jackpot) A fourth suggestion effect (e.g., a low suggestion effect, etc.) lower than the third suggestion effect,
When the first suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the third suggestion effect is always executed at the second timing or is easy to execute (see, for example, FIG. 19 and the modification example). Then, when the high suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect E, the high suggestion effect is always executed as the suggestion effect F or is easily executed.)

  According to the above configuration, after the first suggestion effect having a relatively high possibility is executed at the first timing, the fourth suggestion effect having a relatively low possibility is executed at the second timing. It is difficult to prevent or execute or the suggestion effect is not executed at the second timing, or the suggestion effect is likely to be executed or the suggestion is relatively high at the first timing. After the production has been executed, it is possible to prevent the suggestion production having a relatively low possibility from being executed at the second timing or to prevent the expectation from being impaired by the execution of the production of the suggestion, or The degree of damage can be reduced, and a decrease in interest in games can be prevented or reduced.

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 a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. 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 each pseudo | simulation series and each super reach. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the 1st suggestion effect period and the suggestion effects A to C. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the 2nd suggestion effect period and the suggestion effect D. FIG. It is a figure explaining the relationship between 3rd suggestion effect period and suggestion effects E to G. 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 execution pattern of suggestion effect D. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution pattern of suggestion effects E to G. 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 production C1 to C3. It is a figure which shows the example of a display image of the super reach C. It is a figure which shows the example of a display image of stories B1 to B3. 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 suggestion production. It is a figure explaining each effect performed over the variable display of multiple times in a modification. It is a figure explaining the relationship between each suggestion production period and each suggestion production. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern which concerns on a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern which concerns on a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random number value determination process at the time of a prize which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the content of the determination result designation | designated command at the time of winning based on a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the pending | holding memory | storage which concerns on a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control process process which concerns on a modification. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the continuous production | presentation determination process which concerns on a modification. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the setting process of the suggestion effect which concerns on a modification. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of various productions. 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. It is a figure explaining the relationship between each suggestion production period and each suggestion production.

  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 on which 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 having reached the reach mode (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “reach is established”, “reach is established”, etc.), the fluctuating speed of the decorative symbols is reduced, or the display area of the image display device 5 Display a character image (effect image imitating a person) that is different from the decorative design, change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or change the decorative pattern In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach mode may be executed. Such effects such as a decrease in the variation speed of the decorative pattern, a change in the display mode of the character image and the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are represented by the reach effect display (or simply reach). (Direction). 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.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the variable display mode of decorative designs may become the reach mode, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, a variable display effect called “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. The presence / absence of execution of the “pseudo-continuous” may be determined, for example, by determining whether or not to execute in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream”, the variable display result is confirmed after the decorative symbol variable display is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. During a period up to a predetermined timing when the decorative symbols are derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, effect display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to two times) for changing the decorative symbols again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-ream”, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, a decoration that constitutes one of a plurality of types of predetermined pseudo-ream chances The symbol is temporarily stopped as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the “pseudo-continuous”, the quasi-continuous variation (re-variation) is performed once or twice, so that the decoration pattern is based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is started two to three times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations (revariations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed up to more than once or twice, for example, three times or four times.

  In this embodiment, the “pseudo-continuous” is a period from the start of the first variable display to the end of the last revariable display (at the time of derivation display of the final decorative pattern) (in the last revariable display, reach) When established, it means a variable display effect of decorative symbols executed during the period from the start of the first variable display to the reach establishment).

  As the “pseudo-continuous”, it is only necessary to prepare in advance a plurality of types of patterns having different decorative pattern variations. In this embodiment, pseudo-series A to C are prepared as “pseudo-series” (see FIG. 7, FIG. 11, etc.).

  During execution of the pseudo-ream A, the effect A1 is executed from the start of the variable display to the first temporary stop of the decorative design, and from the start of the first re-variable display to the second temporary stop of the decorative design. The effect A2 is executed in step S2, and the effect A3 is executed between the start of the second re-variable display and the reach establishment. The effects A1 to A3 are independent effects, and the effects A1 to A3 are effects that display, for example, a predetermined character image or moving image. The effects A1 to A3 are not only display operations in the image display device 5, but also sound output operations by the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operations (flashing operations) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An aspect may be included. The productions A1 to A3 may have a certain relevance, for example, at least a part of them, such as the common appearance characters.

  During the execution of the pseudo-ream B, the story B1 is executed from the start of the variable display to the first temporary stop of the decorative design, and from the start of the first re-variable display to the second temporary stop of the decorative design. The story B2 is executed at, and the story B3 is executed from the start of the second revariable display until the reach is established. The stories B1 to B3 are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as an image representing a series of stories (for example, a story that starts with the story B1 and is completed with the story B3, or is completed with the reach effect executed thereafter). It is a production to do. The stories B1 to B3 are 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, etc. An aspect may be included.

  During the execution of the pseudo sequence C, the effect C1 is executed from the start of the variable display to the first temporary stop of the decorative design, and from the start of the first revariable display to the second temporary stop of the decorative design. The production C2 is executed, and the production C3 is executed between the start of the second revariable display and the reach establishment. The effects C1 to C3 are independent effects, and the effects C1 to C3 are effects that display, for example, a predetermined character image or moving image. The productions C1 to C3 are not only display operations in the image display device 5, but also sound output operations by the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operations (flashing operations) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An aspect may be included. The productions C1 to C3 may have a certain relevance, for example, at least a part of them such that the characters appearing in common.

  In the case where each of the pseudo-series A to C ends with the first re-variable display, the stage A3, the story B3, and the stage C3 are not executed, and the pseudo-series ends (that is, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed). The variable display ends.

  It should be noted that effects such as effects A1 to A3, stories B1 to B3, effects C1 to C3, etc. executed during execution of each of the pseudo-series A to C may be referred to as pre-reach effects. Further, the pseudo-series A and C in which the effects A1 to A3 and the effects C1 to C3, which are non-story effects, are executed, are called non-story pseudo-sequences, and the stories B1 to B3, which are effects constituting the story, are executed. The pseudo-ream B is sometimes referred to as a story pseudo-ream.

  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, super B, and super C are preset. And, when a super-reach reach effect such as Super A to C is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit” compared to the case where only the normal reach effect is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher. In addition, among the reach production of super reach, the big hit expectation degree when the reach production is executed in the order of super C, super B, and super A is high (that is, the big hit expectation degree when the super C is executed is high). The highest expectation of jackpot when Super A is executed is the lowest.) In this embodiment, after a normal reach effect is executed, a super reach effect such as Super A, Super B, and Super C is executed. Note that the execution of super A, super B, and super C after the normal is executed may be expressed as “developed” from the normal reach production to the reach production of each super reach.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the jackpot) / {(probability of the effect to be executed at the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  In this embodiment, the reach effect of Super A is executed after execution of pseudo-ream A in which re-variable display is performed twice (that is, the effect is performed in the order of pseudo-ream A, normal, and super A). The reach effect of Super B is executed after execution of pseudo-series B in which re-variable display is performed twice (that is, the effect is executed in the order of pseudo-series B, normal, super B), and reach of Super C The effect is executed after execution of the pseudo-series C in which the re-variable display is performed twice (that is, the effects are executed in the order of the pseudo-series C, normal, and super C). In addition, after the execution of the pseudo ream B in which re-variable display is performed twice, a normal reach effect may be executed. In the following, the reach production that develops from normal to super A is collectively called super reach A, the reach production that develops from normal to super B is collectively called super reach B, and the reach production that develops from normal to super C. Are collectively referred to as Super Reach C, and normal reach production (no development) is sometimes referred to as normal reach (the drawings are the same as appropriate).

  Further, 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)). In some cases, a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being (due to) is executed during the execution of the pre-reach effect or the reach effect.

  The suggestion effect is, for example, an suggestion effect that suggests that the possibility is higher when the suggestion effect is executed than when the suggestion effect is not executed. As will be described in detail later, in the suggestion effect in this embodiment, the silhouette and the outline of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 are changed by executing the pre-reach effect and the reach effect. An effect that is displayed by changing to an image of another different form (for example, a background image, a character image, or an image of an object with a changed color and / or pattern), a pre-reach effect, or a reach effect is executed. Thus, the effect of changing the character lines displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to other lines and displaying them is included. The suggestion effect may be an effect in which the character displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is changed to another character and displayed by executing the pre-reach effect or the reach effect. Further, the suggestion effect may be an effect in which a message displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is changed to another message and displayed by executing the pre-reach effect or the reach effect. In addition, the suggestion effect includes an effect in which a new message or message is added to the original message or message, and an effect in which a new message or message is added and displayed without the original message or message. included.

  In addition, the suggestion effect may be an effect of changing a predetermined display image from a normal image before reach or a reach effect (that is, an image without change) to another image, or the like, or the movable effect member 60 is retracted. The movable effect member 60 is operated by moving from the position to the front surface (advance position) of the display area in the image display device 5, and by the electric parts for effects such as the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. You may output a sound effect and light a light-emitting body.

  In addition to or instead of displaying an image on the display area of the image display device 5, the suggestive effect is output of sound effects by the electric parts for effects such as the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, Lighting may be performed. The suggestion effect may be, for example, an effect executed by performing a predetermined operation on the operation unit 30 or an effect of inserting a predetermined image into a pseudo-ream or reach effect.

  The suggestion effect changes a part of the effect mode (including images) in the pseudo-ream or reach effect (other images (including speech and message images)) (including speech and message images). It may be an effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state by changing to, the operation of the movable effect member 60, and the insertion (addition or addition of images (including images of words and messages)).

  The suggestive effects are during the execution of the non-story pseudo-run (that is, during the pre-reach production performed with the non-story pseudo-run (productions A1 to A3, productions C1 to C3)), super reach A, B, and C Is executed during execution of pseudo-series B, which is a story pseudo-series (that is, during execution of pre-reach effects of stories B1 to B3) (see FIG. 11 and the like). When the suggestion effect is executed in the stories B1 to B3, the suggestion effect disturbs the stories B1 to B3. Therefore, the execution of the suggestion effect is prohibited during the execution of the pre-reach effects of the stories B1 to B3. In addition, each suggestion effect, when executed, has a high suggestion effect with a high jackpot expectation level and a low suggestion effect with a low jackpot expectation level, and when the suggestion effect is executed at one timing, Any suggestive effect is executed alternatively.

  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-variation of 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 (particularly, various control commands to be transmitted and set below) 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 a 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, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied. 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. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded 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. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6, 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. 7 shows a 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. 8A 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. 6, the CPU 103 reads from the random number buffer for variation pattern MR2 for determining the variation pattern included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236. Based on the random number MR2, the variable display result at a determination ratio (selection ratio) as shown in FIG. 8A by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. It is only necessary to determine (select) a variation pattern when the value 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. It is only necessary to be assigned to .about.PA3-5 and the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC2-1. 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 PA3-5 and the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC2-1 assigned to the determined value may be selected (determined) as the variation pattern at the big hit.

  FIG. 8B 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. 6, 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 number MR2 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. 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 B). 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. 8C 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, based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table prepared in advance and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, the process shown in FIG. It is only necessary to determine (select) a variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” at a determination ratio (selection ratio) 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 PA2-8. 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 pattern 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 PA2-8 may be selected (determined) as a fluctuation pattern at the time of loss.

  As shown in FIG. 7, each variation pattern PA2-1, PA2-5 to PA2-8 and each variation pattern PA3-1 to PA3-5 have corresponding variation patterns (for example, PA2-1 and PA3). -1, PA2-5 and PA3-2) While the special figure variation time is common, it is different whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Further, a variation pattern in which a pseudo-run in which re-variable display is completed once is executed is prepared only when the variable display result is “lost” (PA2-2 to PA2-4). For this reason, in the pseudo-series A to C, when the re-variable display is completed once, the variable display result is always “lost”. Further, a variation pattern in which a pseudo-run in which re-variable display is completed once is executed is prepared only when the variable display result is “lost” (PA2-2 to PA2-4).

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 8A, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the variable pattern PA3-1 in which the normal reach is executed without pseudo-continuation is displayed once and twice. Fluctuation pattern PA3-2 in which normal reach is executed after quasi-continuous B, change pattern PA3-3 in which superreach A is executed, change pattern PA3-4 in which superreach B is executed, change in which superreach C is executed The determination ratio is set so that the determination ratio becomes higher in the order of the pattern PA3-5 (PA3-1 is the lowest and PA3-5 is the highest). On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 8C, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 in which normal reach is executed without pseudo-continuation, and the fluctuation pattern PA2 in which normal reach is executed after pseudo-continuation B in which re-variable display is performed twice. -5, the change rate becomes lower in the order of the fluctuation pattern PA2-6 in which super reach A is executed, the fluctuation pattern PA2-7 in which super reach B is executed, and the fluctuation pattern PA2-8 in which super reach C is executed The determination ratio is set so as to go (PA2-1 is the highest and PA2-8 is the lowest). As a result, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is the lowest when normal reach is executed without pseudo-ream, and normal reach after pseudo-ream B where re-variable display is performed twice. Is the next lowest, and the super-reach A is executed next after the pseudo-ream A in which the re-variable display is performed twice, and the pseudo-ream in which the re-variable display is performed twice. It is understood that the case where super reach B is executed after B is the next lowest, and the case where super reach C is executed after pseudo-continuation C in which re-variable display is performed twice is highest.

  As described above, the expectation degree of jackpot is (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 is executed other than the big hit time) × (probability of not winning the big hit)}. For example, when the super reach A is executed, the big hit expectation (when the variable display of the first special figure is in the state of probability change) is {(24/100) × (10/345)} / {(24/100) X (10/345) + (3/100) * (335/345)} = about 0.19.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 6, 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. 6, 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. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, 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 this variable display effect process, 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 variable display of the 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. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 9 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “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 a variable display mode of the decorative design. Whether or not the non-reach variation pattern (for example, PA1-1 to PA1-3, PB1-1 to PB1-2, PA2-2 to PA2-4) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have the reach mode. Is determined (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 confirmed 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 or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance 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 (for example, if the variation pattern is PA2-1, PA2-5 to PA2-8) (step S502; No), a reach combination is configured. A combination of finalized symbols that will be the final stop symbols 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). .

  In this embodiment, the effects A1 to A3 and Superreach A, and the effects C1 to C3 and Superreach C are substantially the same except for the appearance characters. For example, FIGS. 21 and 22 show images displayed in productions C1 to C3 and super reach C, but in productions A1 to A3 and super reach A, they appear in (1-b), (1-e), etc. Only the boy's character is changed to a different character, and the other production contents are the same as those in the cases where productions C1 to C3 and super reach C are executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, effects A1 to A3 and super reach A, and effects C1 to C3 and super reach C have substantially the same suggested effects. The productions A1 to A3 and the super reach A, and the productions C1 to C3 and the super reach C may have completely different contents or different suggestion productions.

  In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is being executed during the execution of the pre-reach effect (effects A1 to A3, effects C1 to C3) performed together with the pseudo-ream A or C (first in FIGS. 11A and 11C). It can be executed three times during the suggestion effect period (impact effects A to C), and can be executed once during the execution of the super reach A or C (second suggestion effect period in FIGS. 11A and 11C). Yes (suggested effects D), and can be performed three times during the execution of super reach B (third suggested effect period in FIG. 11B) (suggested effects E to G). Note that the number of times that the suggestion effect can be executed can be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of suggested effects may be executed in the second suggested effect period.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the suggestion effects are during execution of effects A1 to A3 (variation patterns PA2-6, PA3-3) and effects C1 to C3 (variation patterns PA2-8, PA3-5). (1 suggestion effect period), in each of the execution periods of the effect A1 to A3 or the effects C1 to C3, the suggestion effect A execution period, the suggestion effect B execution period, and the suggestion effect C execution period, respectively. A, suggestion effect B, and suggestion effect C are executed. As shown in FIG. 13 (A), the suggestion effect is obtained when the super reach A (variation patterns PA2-6, PA3-3) and super reach C (variation patterns PA2-8, PA3-5) are being executed. It is executed as the suggestion effect D in the suggestion effect D execution period provided during the execution period of reach C. As shown in FIG. 14 (A), the suggestion effect is the execution of the suggestion effect E provided during the execution period of the super reach B during the execution of the super reach B (variation patterns PA2-7, PA3-5). It is executed as the suggestion effect E, the suggestion effect F, and the suggestion effect G in each of the period, the suggestion effect F execution period, and the suggestion effect G execution period.

  Each suggestion effect A to G includes a high suggestion effect in which the jackpot expectation degree when executed is higher than the low suggestion effect, and a low suggestion effect in which the jackpot expectation degree when executed is lower than the high suggestion effect, In each suggestion effect execution period, the suggestion effect is not executed, the high suggestion effect is executed, or the low suggestion effect is executed.

  In the suggestion effect determination process, with respect to the suggestion effects A to G, the presence or absence of execution and the content of the suggestion effect when executing (such as whether to execute the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect) are determined.

  The suggestion effect A executed in the suggestion effect A execution period (provided during the first variable display period of the pseudo-ream A or C) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as a high suggestion effect. There is a suggestion effect that displays an image in which the character's serif is changed to serif 2 (referred to as the suggestion effect of serif 2 as appropriate). There is a suggestion effect (referred to as a suggestion effect of serif 1) that displays an image changed to serif 1 (refer to “serif 2” and “serif 1” in FIG. 12B)). For example, in this embodiment, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the effects C1 to C3 are executed together with the pseudo-continuous C is the image shown in FIG. (1-i), which is the selected image, is excluded.) When the super reach C is executed, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is the image shown in FIG. The suggestion effect A may be executed in the stage (1-b). Then, as a high suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 2 (“It's super hot!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the character appearing (“...”) As shown in FIG. Is executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is a chance!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) As shown in FIG. Executed.

  As the suggestion effect B executed in the suggestion effect B execution period (provided within the period of the first revariable display of the pseudo-ream A or C), as the suggestion effect A, There is a suggestion effect of the words 2, and there is a suggestion effect of the words 1 as a low suggestion effect (see “Serif 2” and “Serif 1” in FIG. 12B)). For example, the suggestion effect B may be executed at the stage (1-e) in FIG. Then, as a high suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 2 (“It's super hot!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the character appearing (“...”) As shown in FIG. Is executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is a chance!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) As shown in FIG. Executed.

  The suggestion effect C executed during the suggestion effect C execution period (provided within the second re-variable display period of the pseudo-ream A or C) is the high suggestion effect similar to the suggestion effects A and B. As shown in FIG. 12, there is a suggestion effect of serif 2, and as a low suggestion effect, there is a suggestion effect of serif 1 (see “serif 2” and “serif 1” in FIG. 12B). For example, the suggestion effect C may be executed at the stage (1-h) in FIG. Then, as a high suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 2 (“It's super hot!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the character appearing (“...”) As shown in FIG. Is executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is a chance!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) As shown in FIG. Executed.

  In the suggestion effect D executed in the suggestion effect D execution period (provided during the execution period of Super Reach A or C), an image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed as a high suggestion effect. There is a suggestion effect that displays an image having at least part of a cherry blossom pattern (referred to as a cherry blossom pattern suggestion as appropriate). As a low suggestion effect, at least a part of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. There is a suggestion effect (referred to as a red suggestion effect as appropriate) for displaying a red image (refer to “cherry blossom” and “red” in FIG. 13B). For example, the suggestion effect D may be executed at the stage (1-m) in FIG. In this case, as a high suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of the band-like image (image displayed as “Woo!”) Shown in FIG. Further, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image in which the background of the band-shaped image shown in FIG. 25C is changed to red (red is indicated by hatching; hereinafter the same applies to red) is executed.

  The suggestion effect E executed during the suggestion effect E execution period (provided during the execution period of Super Reach B) has a cherry pattern suggestion effect, and the low suggestion effect has a red suggestion effect ( (See “Cherry Blossom” and “Red” in FIG. 14B). For example, in this embodiment, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the effects B1 to B3 are executed together with the pseudo-continuous B is the image shown in FIG. The image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when Super Reach B is executed is the image shown in FIG. 24. In this case, There is a possibility that the suggestion effect E is executed in the stage (2-k). And as a high suggestion effect, the display of the image which changed the background into the cherry blossom pattern like FIG.25 (F) is performed. Further, as a low suggestion effect, an image with the background changed to red as shown in FIG. 25E is executed.

  The suggestion effect F executed during the suggestion effect F execution period (provided during the execution period of Super Reach B) has a cherry pattern suggestion effect as a high suggestion effect, and a red suggestion effect as a low suggestion effect. There is a suggestion effect (see “Sakura” and “Red” in FIG. 14B). For example, there is a possibility that the suggestion effect F is executed at the stage (2-l) in FIG. In this case, as a high suggestion effect, display of an image obtained by changing the rock image into a cherry blossom pattern as shown in FIG. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image obtained by changing the rock image to red as shown in FIG.

  The suggestion effect G executed during the suggestion effect G execution period (provided during the execution period of Super Reach B) has a cherry pattern suggestion effect as a high suggestion effect, and a red suggestion effect as a red suggestion effect. There is a suggestion effect (see “Sakura” and “Red” in FIG. 14B). For example, the suggestion effect G may be executed at the stage (2-m) in FIG. In this case, as a high suggestion effect, an image in which the background of the belt-like image (image displayed as “Drya!”) Is changed to a cherry blossom pattern as shown in FIG. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image (the image displayed as “Dry!”) Shown in FIG. 25I is changed to red is executed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S508 of FIG. 10 as the suggestion effect determination process. In the suggestion effect determination process illustrated in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is to execute the pseudo-continuous A or the pseudo-continuous C with the re-variable display being performed once (step S <b> 601). . 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 one of PA2-2 to PA2-4. Do.

  Due to the fact that the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is any one of PA2-2 to PA2-4, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is a quasi-continuous A with one revariable display. Or when it determines with performing the pseudo | simulation continuous C (step S601; Yes), the execution content of B from the suggestion effect A is determined (step S602), and the suggestion effect determination process is complete | finished.

  In step S602, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the suggestion effects A to B updated by 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. The numerical data indicating the random value SR1 for determining the execution contents of is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect execution content determination table A (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number SR1 prepared in advance in the ROM 121 as the suggested effect execution pattern. By referring to (the pattern assigned to the execution contents of the suggestion effects A to B), the execution contents of the suggestion effects A to B are determined.

  Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines (selects) the execution contents of the suggestion effects A to B with reference to the suggestion effect execution content determination table A based on the extracted numerical data. More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect execution content determination table A, the effect control CPU 120 displays the execution pattern of the suggestion effect assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR1 as the execution contents of the suggestion effects A to B. And

  FIG. 16 shows an example of determining the execution contents (improvement effect execution pattern) of the suggestion effects A to B in step S602. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution pattern of the suggestion effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In FIG. 16, “None” indicates that no suggestion effect is performed. In FIG. 16, when both suggestive effects A and B are “none” (pattern 1-1), it indicates that the suggestive effect is never executed. That is, the execution pattern of the suggestion effect includes a pattern in which the suggestion effect is not executed. In FIG. 16, “Serif 1” indicates that the suggestion effect of the speech 1 is executed (that is, the low suggestion effect is executed), and “Serif 2” indicates that the suggestion effect of the speech 2 is executed. (That is, the high suggestion effect is executed).

  As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, a plurality of execution contents of suggestion effects A to B, that is, execution patterns of suggestion effects A to B are prepared (patterns 1-1 to 1-6), one of which is provided. Will be determined as the execution contents of suggestion effects A to B. In this embodiment, when the re-variable display of the pseudo-series is once, the variable display result is lost. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, when the re-variable display of the pseudo-continuous is once, the execution pattern of the suggestion effect in which the suggestion effect is not executed is easily selected, and the suggestion effect is It is difficult to execute.

  Due to the fact that the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is not one of PA2-2 to PA2-4, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is the pseudo-ream A or the re-variable display once. If it is determined that the quasi-continuation C is not to be executed (step S601; No), the fluctuation pattern is to execute the super reach A from the quasi-continuation A having two re-variable displays, or the re-variable display is It is determined whether or not the super reach C is executed from the two pseudo runs C (step S603). 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 any one of PA2-6, PA2-8, PA3-3, and PA3-5. The above determination is performed by determining.

  Due to the fact that the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is one of PA2-6, PA2-8, PA3-3, PA3-5, etc., the effect control CPU 120 changes the variation pattern again. When it is determined that the display is to execute the super reach A from the pseudo sequence A twice, or the re-variable display is to execute the super reach C from the pseudo sequence C twice (step S603; Yes) ), The execution content of the suggestion effect A to C is determined (step S604), the execution content of the suggestion effect D is determined (step S605), and the suggestion effect determination process is terminated. In this embodiment, a common method is used in the case of executing the pseudo-continuous A (effects A1 to A3) or super reach A and in the case of executing the pseudo continuous C (effects C1 to C3) or super reach C. The execution contents of the suggestion effects A to D are determined by a method (that is, a method using a common table or random number), but the execution contents of the suggestion effects A to D may be determined by different methods.

  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 value SR2 for determining the execution contents of is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect execution content determination table B (stored in the ROM 121 in advance and prepared) (the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR2 is the variable display result “ From the suggestion effect A by referring to the execution pattern of the suggestion effect (the pattern assigned to the execution contents of the suggestion effects A to C) according to the case of “big hit” and the case of “losing” The execution contents of C are determined.

  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 execution contents of the suggestion effects A to C are determined (selected) with reference to the suggestion effect execution content determination table B. More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect execution content determination table B, the effect control CPU 120 assigns the determined value corresponding to the random value SR2 in accordance with the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The execution pattern of the suggested suggestion is set as the execution contents of the suggestion effects A to C.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining the execution contents (the execution pattern of the suggestion effect) from the suggestion effects A to C in step S604. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution pattern of the suggestion effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In FIG. 17, “None”, “Serif 1”, and “Serif 2” are the same as those in FIG. As shown in the pattern 2-1 in FIG. 17, when all of the suggestion effects A to C are “None”, it indicates that the suggestion effect is never executed. That is, the execution pattern of the suggestion effect includes a pattern in which the suggestion effect is not executed even once.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, a plurality of execution contents of suggestion effects A to C, that is, execution patterns of suggestion effects A to C are prepared (patterns 2-1 to 2-9), one of which is provided. Will be determined as the execution contents of suggestion effects A to C. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, common execution patterns (patterns 2-1 to 2-9) are prepared when the variable display results are “big hit” and “losing”.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the pattern 2-1 that is the execution pattern in which the suggestion effects are not executed for the suggestion effects A to C is the lowest, Determination of patterns 2-2 to 2-4, which are execution patterns in which the low suggestion effect (the suggestion effect of serif 1) is executed at least once for the suggestion effects A to C and the high suggestion effect (the suggestion effect of serif 2) is not executed The ratio is the next lowest, and the determination ratios of patterns 2-5 to 2-9, which are execution patterns in which the high suggestion effects are executed at least once for the suggestion effects A to C, are the highest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, the magnitude relationship between the determination ratios is opposite to that for “big hit”. As a result, when the low suggestion effect is executed at least once and the high suggestion effect is not executed at all, the big hit expectation degree is higher and the low suggestion effect is executed at least once than when the suggestion effect is not executed once. Thus, the big hit expectation degree is higher when the high suggestion effect is executed at least than when the high suggestion effect is not executed.

  The patterns 2-2 to 2-4 have the same jackpot expectation, and the patterns 2-5 to 2-9 have the same jackpot expectation. For this reason, when the suggestion effect executed in each suggestion effect execution period is only the low suggestion effect, the jackpot expectation degree is the same regardless of the number of executions of the low suggestion effect. Moreover, when the suggestion effect executed in each suggestion effect execution period includes the high suggestion effect, the jackpot expectation degree is the same regardless of the number of executions of the high suggestion effect (and the number of executions of the low suggestion effect). Thus, here, the big hit expectation degree differs depending on whether or not the low suggestion effect or the high suggestion effect is executed, not the number of executions of the low suggestion effect or the high suggestion effect.

  Moreover, after the high suggestion effect is executed in the first timing (for example, the suggestion effect A execution period or the suggestion effect B execution period) in the patterns 2-5 to 2-9 in which the high suggestion effect is executed. The pattern in which the low suggestion effect is executed at the second timing (for example, the suggestion effect B execution period or the suggestion effect C execution period) after the first timing is not included. That is, in the suggestion effects A to C, it is prohibited to execute the low suggestion effect after the high suggestion effect is executed.

  In addition, in the patterns 2-5 to 2-9 in which the high suggestion effect is executed, after the suggestion effect is executed at the first timing (for example, the suggestion effect A execution period or the suggestion effect B execution period), A pattern in which the suggestion effect is not executed at the second timing (for example, the suggestion effect B execution period or the suggestion effect C execution period) after the first timing is not included. That is, in the suggestion effects A to C, it is prohibited that the suggestion effect is not executed after the suggestion effect is executed. That is, after the suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion effect is always executed.

  In step S605, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the suggestion effect D 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 SR3 for determining the execution contents is extracted.

  Furthermore, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the variable display result as the suggested effect execution content determination table C (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR3) stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on the extracted numerical data. By referring to the execution pattern of the suggestion effect (the pattern indicating the execution content of the suggestion effect D) according to the case where is “big hit” or “lost”, Determine what to do.

  For example, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the determination result and the extracted numerical data Based on the suggestion effect execution content determination table C, the execution content of the suggestion effect D is determined (selected). More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect execution content determination table C, 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 execution pattern of the suggested effect is the execution content of the suggestive effect D.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determining the execution content of the suggestion effect D (the execution pattern of the suggestion effect) in step S604. The effect control CPU 120 performs the suggestion effect execution pattern (in this example, the execution timing of the suggestion effect is one, so the suggestion effect D is not executed, and the suggestion effect D is a low suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 18). What is necessary is just to determine the execution and the suggestion effect D which specify either the high suggestion effect).

  In FIG. 18, “None” indicates that no suggestion effect is performed. In FIG. 18, “sakura” indicates that a cherry pattern suggestion effect is executed (that is, a high suggestion effect is executed), and “red” indicates that a red suggestion effect is executed (that is, a high suggestion effect is executed). , A low suggestion effect is executed).

  As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, a plurality of execution contents of the suggestion effect D are prepared (whether execution is not performed, a cherry pattern suggestion effect is executed, or a red suggestion effect is executed), of which One is determined as the execution content of the suggestion effect D.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the suggestion effect D has the highest determination rate of no execution, the determination rate of the high suggestion effect is the next highest, and the low The decision rate of suggestion production is the lowest. On the other hand, in the case where the variable display result is “losing”, the suggestion effect D has the highest determination ratio of no execution, the next determination ratio of the low suggestion effect, and the lowest determination ratio of the high suggestion effect. It has become. The jackpot expectation is lowest when no suggestion effect is executed, and highest when a high suggestion effect is executed. Accordingly, the big hit expectation is lower when the suggestion effect is not executed than when the high suggestion effect is executed.

  Due to the fact that the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is not one of PA2-6, PA2-8, PA3-3, and PA3-5, the effect control CPU 120 displays the variation pattern again. Is determined not to execute the super reach A from the two pseudo-continuations A or to execute the super reach C from the two pseudo-continuations C (Step S603; No). ), It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is one in which super-reach B is executed from the pseudo-ream B in which the re-variable display is performed twice (step S608). 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 one of PA2-7 and PA3-5. Do.

  Due to the fact that the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is either PA2-7 or PA3-5, the effect control CPU 120 causes the variation pattern to be displayed in a pseudo-series B with two re-variable displays. When it is determined that the super reach B is to be executed (step S608; Yes), the execution contents of the suggestion effects E to G are determined (step S609), and the suggestion effect determination process is terminated. In addition, due to the fact that the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern designation command is not one of PA2-7 and PA3-5, the effect control CPU 120 has a pseudo-continuous display in which the variation pattern is displayed twice. Even when it is determined that the super reach B is not executed from B (step S608; No), the suggestion effect determination process is ended.

  In step S604, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the suggested effects E to G 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 value SR4 for determining the execution contents of is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect execution content determination table E (a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR4) prepared in advance in the ROM 121 and the variable display result is “ From the suggestion effect E by referring to the execution pattern of the suggestion effect (the pattern assigned to the execution contents of the suggestion effect E to G) according to the case of “big hit” or “losing” The execution contents of G are determined.

  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 content determination table E is referred to, and the execution content of G is determined (selected) from the suggestion effect E. More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect execution content determination table E, the effect control CPU 120 assigns the determined value corresponding to the random value SR4 corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The execution patterns of the suggested effects are set as the execution contents of the suggested effects E to G.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of determining the execution contents of the suggestion effects E to G (the execution pattern of the suggestion effect) in step S609. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution pattern of the suggestion effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In FIG. 19, “None” indicates that the suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in the pattern 3-1 in FIG. 19, when all of the suggestion effects E to G are “none”, it indicates that the suggestion effect is never executed. That is, the execution pattern of the suggestion effect includes a pattern in which the suggestion effect is not executed even once. In FIG. 19, “red” indicates that the red suggestion effect is executed (that is, the low suggestion effect is executed), and “sakura” indicates that the cherry pattern suggestion effect is executed (that is, , A high suggestion effect is executed).

  As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, execution contents of suggestion effects E to G, that is, a plurality of execution patterns of suggestion effects E to G are prepared (patterns 3-1 to 3-9), one of which is Will be determined as the execution content of G from the suggestion effect E. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, common execution patterns (patterns 3-1 to 3-9) are prepared when the variable display results are “big hit” and “losing”.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the pattern 3-1 that is the execution pattern in which the suggestion effects are not executed for the suggestion effects E to G is the pattern 3- 1 to 3-8 is the execution pattern in which the low suggestion effect (red suggestion effect) is executed at least once for the suggestion effects E to G, and the high suggestion effect (sakura pattern suggestion effect) is not executed. The determination ratio of patterns 3-2 to 3-4 is the next lowest, and the determination ratio of patterns 3-5 to 3-8, which are execution patterns in which the high suggestion effects are executed at least once for the suggestion effects E to G, is the highest. It has become. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, the magnitude relationship between the determination ratios is opposite to that for “big hit”. Furthermore, the determination ratio of the pattern 3-9 that is the execution pattern in which the high suggestion effect is executed is smaller than the other patterns, but the determination ratio of the pattern 3-9 is the same as the patterns 3-5 to 3-8 In addition, when the variable table result is “Lost”, it is higher when it is “Big hit”. As a result, when the low suggestion effect is executed at least once and the high suggestion effect is not executed at all, the big hit expectation degree is higher and the low suggestion effect is executed at least once than when the suggestion effect is not executed once. Thus, it can be seen that the big hit expectation is higher when the high suggestion effect is executed at least than when the high suggestion effect is not executed.

  The patterns 3-2 to 3-4 have the same jackpot expectation, and the patterns 3-5 to 3-8 have the same jackpot expectation. For this reason, when the suggestion effect executed in each suggestion effect execution period is only the low suggestion effect, the jackpot expectation degree is the same regardless of the number of executions of the low suggestion effect. Moreover, when the suggestion effect executed in each suggestion effect execution period includes the high suggestion effect, the jackpot expectation degree is the same in a plurality of execution patterns regardless of the number of executions of the high suggestion effect (and the number of executions of the low suggestion effect). It has become. Thus, here, the big hit expectation degree differs mainly depending on whether or not the low suggestion effect or the high suggestion effect is executed, not the number of executions of the low suggestion effect or the high suggestion effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, the predetermined execution pattern (pattern 3-9) has a determination ratio of patterns 3-1 to 3 when the variable display results are “big hit” and “losing”. It is smaller than -8 (3/100 and 1/100). For this reason, the pattern 3-9 is less likely to be executed than the patterns 3-1 to 3-8. Here, in pattern 3-9, after the high suggestion effect is executed in the suggestion effect A execution period, the low suggestion effect is executed in the suggestion effect B execution period arrived at a timing later than the suggestion effect A execution period. . Further, after the low suggestion effect is executed in the suggestion effect B execution period, the suggestion effect is not executed in the suggestion effect C execution period that arrives later than the suggestion effect A execution period. That is, the pattern 3-9 is a pattern in which the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing and the low suggestion effect is executed at the second timing after the first timing. Further, the pattern 3-9 is a pattern in which the suggestion effect is executed at a certain timing and the suggestion effect is not executed at a timing later than the certain timing. However, this is not the case with patterns 3-1 to 3-8 that are easier to execute than pattern 3-9. Thus, in this embodiment, in the execution of the suggestion effect, when the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the low suggestion effect is executed at the second timing after the first timing. It is hard to be done. Further, in the execution of the suggestion effect, when the suggestion effect (particularly the high suggestion effect) is executed at a certain timing, the suggestion effect is easily executed at a timing later than the certain timing.

  18 and 19, there is a possibility that the suggestive effect is executed during the execution of super reach A and C (the case where it is always executed is “1”; the same applies hereinafter). In the case of FIG. 18, 60/100 = 0.60 (decision ratio of execution pattern in which the suggestive effect is executed) when “big hit”, and 30/100 = 0.30 when “losing” (the suggestive effect is Execution ratio to be executed). On the other hand, the possibility that the suggestion effect is executed at the time of executing Super Reach B is 93/100 = 0.93 (decision ratio of the execution pattern in which the suggestion effect is executed) in the case of “big hit”. In this case, 57/100 = 0.57 (determining rate of execution pattern in which the suggestive effect is executed). As described above, when the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing”, the possibility that the suggestion effect is executed is higher when the super reach B is executed than when the super reach A or C is executed. ing.

  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. 20 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. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed 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.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the present time is the pre-reach effect execution period for executing the pre-reach effect (such as effects A1 to A3). Determination is made (step S522). The pre-reach production execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is the pre-reach production execution period (step S522; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present production period is a suggestion production execution period (such as the suggestion production A execution period). (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 pre-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.,. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 controls each device and executes the pre-reach effect and the suggestive effect.

  When the current time is not the suggestion effect execution period (step S523; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing the pre-reach effect (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, various commands are created in order to execute a pre-reach effect in a predetermined effect mode according to effect control execution data (for example, display control data) read from the effect control pattern. Then, it may be transmitted to the display control unit 123 or the like. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 controls each device and executes the pre-reach effect.

  When the current time is not the execution period before the reach effect (step S522; No), after executing the process of step S524 or step S525, for example, whether the current time is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S526). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period (step S526; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present effect is the suggestion effect execution period (such as the suggestion effect D execution period) for executing the suggestion effect ( Step S527). 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 S527; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect and the suggestion effect is performed (step S528).

  As an example, in the process of step S528, in order to execute a reach effect and a suggested effect according to 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 S527; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing the reach effect (step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, various commands are generated 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 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 S526; No), after executing the process of step S528 or step S529, for example, based on the settings in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S530), the effect process during 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 S531). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S531; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. 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 S531; 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 S532). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving a hit start designation command (step S533). 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 S534), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Examples of effects C1 to C3, super reach C, and suggested effects A to D executed by the series of processes described above will be described. For example, when PA2-8 or PA3-5 is selected as the variation pattern, reach is established after the quasi-continuation C is executed during variable display, and then super reach C is executed. In this case, for example, images as shown in FIGS. 21 to 22 are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The image shown in FIG. 21 is a representative image displayed during a period from when the effects C1 to C3 are executed and reach is established, among the images displayed based on the variation pattern PA2-8 or PA3-5. It is. Further, the image of FIG. 22 is a representative image displayed in the super reach C among the images displayed based on the variation pattern PA2-8 or PA3-5.

  The first re-variable display is started after FIG. 21 (1-c), the second re-variable display is started after FIG. 21 (1-f), and reach is established in FIG. 21 (1-i). Then, super reach C is executed. Up to FIG. 22 (1-j), a normal reach effect is executed. In FIG. 22 (1-j), a normal reach effect is developed, and a super C reach effect is executed. When PA2-8 is selected as the variation pattern, the variable display result is “losing”, so the image transitions from (1−m) to (1-p) and (1-q) in FIG. . When PA3-5 is selected as the variation pattern, the variable display result is “big hit”, so the image transitions from (1-m) to (1-n) and (1-o) in FIG. . As shown in FIG. 21, (1-b), (1-e), and (1-h) are displayed in the effects C1 to C3, respectively, but these effects are common to the effects C1. To C3 do not display images constituting a series of stories.

  Further, when the execution content (execution pattern) of the suggestion effect is determined, the suggestion effects A to D are appropriately executed according to the determined execution pattern.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect A is executed in the stage of FIG. 21 (1-b) (the suggestion effect A execution period provided in the execution period of the first variable display). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is a chance!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) As shown in FIG. Executed.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect B is executed at the stage (1-e) in FIG. 21 (the suggestion effect B execution period provided in the execution period of the first revariable display). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) Shown in FIG. Is done.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect C is executed in the stage (1-h) in FIG. 21 (the execution period of the second revariable display and the suggestion effect C execution period provided before the reach is established). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) Shown in FIG. Is done.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect D is executed in the stage (1-m) of FIG. 22 (the suggestion effect D execution period provided in the execution period of the super reach C). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of the band-like image (image displayed as “Woo!”) Shown in FIG. Further, as a low suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image is changed to red as shown in FIG.

  Examples of stories B1 to B3, super reach B, and suggestive effects E to G executed by the series of processes described above will be described. For example, when PA2-7 or PA3-4 is selected as the variation pattern, reach is established after the quasi-continuation B is executed during variable display, and then super reach B is executed. In this case, for example, images as shown in FIGS. 23 to 24 are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The image in FIG. 23 is a representative image that is displayed in a period from the time when stories B1 to B3 are executed and reach is established, among images displayed based on the variation pattern PA2-7 or PA3-4. It is. In addition, the image in FIG. 24 is a representative image displayed in Super Reach B among images displayed based on the variation pattern PA2-7 or PA3-4.

  The first re-variable display is started after FIG. 23 (2-c), the second re-variable display is started after FIG. 23 (2-f), and reach is established in FIG. 21 (2-i). Then, super reach C is executed. Until FIG. 22 (2-j), the normal reach effect is executed, and in FIG. 22 (2-j), the normal reach effect is developed, and the super C reach effect is executed. When PA2-7 is selected as the variation pattern, the variable display result is “losing”, so the image transitions from (2−m) to (2-p) and (2-q) in FIG. . When PA3-4 is selected as the variation pattern, the variable display result is “big hit”, so the image transitions from (2-m) to (2-n) and (2-o) in FIG. . Further, as shown in FIG. 23, (2-b), (2-e), and (2-h) are displayed in each of the stories B1 to B3, and these are images and images constituting a series of stories. It has become.

  Further, when the execution content (execution pattern) of the suggestion effect is determined, the suggestion effects E to G are appropriately executed according to the determined execution pattern.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect E is executed at the stage (2-k) in FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect E execution period provided in the execution period of the super reach B). And as a high suggestion effect, the display of the image which changed the background into the cherry blossom pattern shown to (F) of FIG. 25 is performed. Further, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image whose background is changed to red as shown in FIG.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect F is executed in the stage (2-l) of FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect F execution period provided in the execution period of the super reach B). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, display of an image obtained by changing the rock image into a cherry blossom pattern as shown in FIG. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image obtained by changing the rock image to red as shown in FIG.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect G is executed in the stage (2-m) of FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect G execution period provided in the execution period of the super reach B). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, the display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image (the image displayed as “Drya!”) Shown in FIG. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image (the image displayed as “Dry!”) Shown in FIG. 25I is changed to red is executed.

  In this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the image display device 5 that performs variable display of decorative symbols and derives and displays a variable display result is provided, and the image display device 5 determines a jackpot combination predetermined. The pachinko machine 1 that controls to the big hit gaming state (particularly, the first specific gaming state) advantageous to the player when the decoration symbol is derived and displayed is realized. The pachinko machine 1 determines in advance whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state before the derivation display of the variable display result, and the specific display between the start of the variable display and the display of the display result. The variable pattern PA2- in which the variable display reaches the reach state after the variable display is performed once or more (by performing the pseudo-ream) after temporarily displaying the non-specific display result different from the result and then executing the variable display again. One of the plurality of variation patterns including 6 to 2-8 and PA 3-3 to 3-5 is selected. Then, the pachinko machine 1 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of the decorative symbols using the variation pattern selected above. Further, the pachinko machine 1 can execute the suggested effects A to G that suggest the possibility of controlling to the big hit gaming state based on the determination result of the pre-determination. Further, in the re-variable display pattern, the suggestion effects A to D can be executed in the first suggestion effect execution period before the variable display of the identification information reaches the reach state and the second suggestion effect execution period after. First variation pattern (for example, variation patterns PA2-6 and PA3-5 in which super reach A is executed after productions A1 to A3, and PA2-8 and PA3 in which super reach C is executed after productions C1 to C3. -5), and the second variation pattern (for example, after the story B1 to B3, the super reach can be executed only during the third suggestion effect execution period after the variable display of the identification information is in the reach state). Variation pattern PA2-7, PA3-4, etc.) in which B is executed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes at least one of the suggestion effects E to G at a higher rate in the third suggestion effect execution period than in the second suggestion effect execution period.

  With such a configuration, in this embodiment, the third suggestion effect execution period (that is, the execution period of super reach B) is longer than the second suggestion effect execution period (that is, the execution period of super reach A and C). Since it is easier to beat the expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state, even if a predetermined effect (story B1 to B3) in which the suggestion effect cannot be executed is executed (that is, the period in which the suggestion effect cannot be executed) Even if there is an effect (e.g., effects A1 to A3, C1 to C3) in which the suggestion effect can be executed more easily than in the super reach B and the super reach B, for example. Similarly, since a sense of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state can be obtained, a decrease in the interest in gaming can be reduced or prevented. Executing at least one of the suggestion effects E to G at a higher rate in the third suggestion effect execution period than executing the suggestion effect D in the second suggestion effect execution period is, for example, controlled to a big hit gaming state. The probability of executing at least one of the suggestion effects E to G may be higher than the probability of executing the suggestion effect D regardless of whether or not it is performed. In addition, when there are a plurality of points at which the suggestion effect can be executed in the second suggestion effect execution period or the third suggestion effect period, the probability is, for example, the probability of executing the suggestion effect at at least one of the plurality of points. (Probability of executing the suggestion effect one or more times) may be used.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation when the second variation patterns PA2-8 and PA3-5 are selected with the above-described configuration is when the variation patterns PA2-7 and PA3-4 are selected. It is higher than the big hit expectation. For this reason, even if Super Reach B is executed in a situation where the big hit expectation of Super Reach C is higher than that of Super Reach B, Super Reach B is executed because Super Reach B is more likely to perform the suggested effect. Even in the case of the game, it can be expected to be controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the same number of re-variable displays are performed in the pseudo-series A and C and the pseudo-series B by the above-described configuration. Is likely to be executed. Thereby, similarly to the above, it is possible to reduce or prevent a decrease in interest in the game. It should be noted that different types of re-variable display may be executed by a plurality of types of pseudo-reams (pseudo-reams A to C) for which super reach will be executed later. Sometimes, it is possible for the suggestion effect to be executed in the super reach B (third suggestion effect period) rather than in the super reach A or C (third suggestion effect period). Even in this case, it is possible to reduce or prevent a decrease in interest in the game as described above.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the timing (in this case, the suggestion effect execution period) at which the suggestion effect may be executed in the super reach A and C (second suggestion effect period) is once. Yes (suggested effect D), and the timing at which the suggested effect may be executed in the super reach B (third suggested effect period) (here, the suggested effect execution period) is three times (suggested effects E to G). . As described above, the third suggestion effect period has more points that the suggestion effect may be executed than the second suggestion effect period. For example, in the same way as when an effect that can perform the suggestion effect (effects A1 to A3, C1 to C3) is executed, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Can be reduced or prevented.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, either the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect can be executed at the first timing (such as the suggestion effect E execution period) by the configuration as described above. , Either a high suggestion effect or a low suggestion effect can be executed at a second timing (such as the suggestion effect F execution period) later than the first timing, and high at the first timing. When the suggestion effect is executed, it is difficult to execute the low suggestion effect at the second timing. In addition, with the above configuration, either the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect can be executed at the first timing (such as the suggestion effect A execution period). When either the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect can be executed at the later second timing (such as the suggestion effect B execution period), and the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing However, the low suggestion effect is not executed at the second timing. Note that, for example, the high suggestion effects executed at each timing and the low suggestion effects may differ from each other in the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state when they are executed (for example, the above-described possibility (a big hit expectation If the degree) has a width such as 0.1 to 0.3, it may be partially overlapped. According to the above, the specific gaming state due to the execution of the suggestion effect having a relatively high jackpot expectation degree at the second timing after the execution of the suggestion effect having a relatively high jackpot expectation degree at the first timing The expectation controlled by the game can be made less likely to be impaired, and a decrease in interest in the game can be prevented or reduced. Note that the low suggestion effect is less likely to be executed at the second timing. The high suggestion effect is not executed at the first timing when the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing. This means that the probability that the low suggestion effect is executed at the second timing is lower than the time, for example, when considering whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, or at least one of them In the above, when the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the low suggestion effect is executed at the second timing than when the high suggestion effect is not executed at the first timing. This means that the probability is low.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed at the first timing (such as the suggestion effect F execution period) with the above-described configuration, at the second timing (such as the suggestion effect G execution period). Suggestion production is easy to be executed. In addition, when the suggestion effect is executed at the first timing (such as the suggestion effect A execution period), the suggestion effect is always executed at the second timing (such as the suggestion effect B execution period). According to the above, after the jackpot expectation is executed at the first timing, the expectation controlled to the specific gaming state is caused by the fact that the jackpot expectation is not executed at the second timing. It can be made difficult to damage, and a decrease in interest in games can be prevented or reduced. Note that the suggestion effect is likely to be executed at the second timing means that the suggestion effect is executed at the first timing than when the suggestion effect is not executed at the first timing. , Means that there is a high probability that the suggestive effect will be executed at the second timing. For example, when considering a case where it is controlled or not to be a big hit gaming state, in each or at least one, the first When the suggestion effect is executed at the timing, the probability that the suggestion effect is executed at the second timing is higher than when the suggestion effect is not executed at the first timing. .

  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)
The determination ratio of the high suggestion effect and the low suggestion effect and the degree of jackpot expectation when executed can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, the big hit expectation degree when the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect is executed may have a width such as 10% to 20%. Moreover, even if the high suggestion effects and the low suggestion effects that are executed in each suggestion effect execution period have different jackpot expectations (may be partially overlapped if they have a width). good. In relation to this, the big hit expectation degree of the high suggestion effect executed in one suggestion effect execution period is lower or lower than the big hit expectation degree of the low suggestion effect executed in the other suggestion effect execution period. There may be. Moreover, the high suggestion effect and the low suggestion effect that are executed in the same suggestion effect execution period may partially overlap the degree of jackpot expectation (in this case, the upper limit or center value of the jackpot expectation degree is the high suggestion effect) (Let the low suggestion be larger than it is.)

  In the above, two stages of suggestion effects, a high suggestion effect and a low suggestion effect, are prepared as suggestion effects, but three or more stages of suggestion effects may be prepared as suggestion effects, or one suggestion effect is prepared. May be. The high suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the highest expectation degree of jackpot is high and / or the highest expectation degree of jackpot expectation among a plurality of suggestion effects that can be executed alternatively at the same timing Is desirable. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation can be obtained by executing the high 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, the big hit expectation may be increased as the number of executions of the high suggestion effect and the low suggestion effect increases. By doing in this way, the attention degree of suggestion production also increases and the interest in the game is improved.

  If the suggestion effect is executed during the pre-reach effect or during the reach effect, the jackpot expectation level may be higher than the expectation level for other pre-reach effects or reach effects when the suggestion effect is not executed. , May remain low. Note that, in Super Reach B (the effect executed in the second variation pattern), the jackpot expectation degree when the suggestion effect (particularly the high suggestion effect) is executed is the jackpot expectation when Super Reach C is executed. Even if Super Reach B is executed, it can be expected to be controlled to the big hit gaming state by expecting the execution of the suggestion effect. Will improve.

  Further, the suggestion effect may be a step-up effect or the like. A step-up effect is, for example, an effect that develops in stages, and there are effects in multiple stages that differ in the number and appearance of characters, and how many stages are executed depends on the expectation of jackpot Production. For example, character A appears in the first stage, character B appears in the second stage after the first stage, and characters A and B appear in the third stage after the second stage. Step-up production is a simple production. In this case, the one that ends in the first stage has the lowest jackpot expectation, the one that develops to the second stage has a higher jackpot expectation, and the one that develops to the third stage has a bigger jackpot expectation Expectation is high. Note that the effects A1 to A3 and the effects C1 to C3 may be such three-step step-up effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing for the suggestion effects A to C, the low suggestion effect is not executed at the second timing. For A to C, similarly to the suggestion effects E to G, when the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the low suggestion effect may be difficult to be executed at the second timing. On the contrary, for the suggestion effects E to G, when the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the low suggestion effect is difficult to be executed at the second timing. Similarly to the suggestion effects A to C, when the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the low suggestion effect may not be executed at the second timing. In addition, for the suggestion effects A to C, when the suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the suggestion effect is always executed at the second timing. Similarly to the effects E to G, when the suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the suggestion effect may be easily executed at the second timing. On the contrary, when the suggestion effects are executed at the first timing for the suggestion effects E to G, the suggestion effects are easily executed at the second timing. As in the case of A to C, when the suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the suggestion effect may be always executed at the second timing.

  Furthermore, in any of the first to third suggestion effect periods, when there are a plurality of timings at which the suggestion effect can be executed, when the suggestion effect (particularly the high suggestion effect) is executed at any timing, The execution of the suggestion effect may be limited so that the suggestion effect is not executed at other timings.

(Modification 2)
The high suggestion effect or the low 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 has not been 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. 27, an operation reception period for receiving a predetermined operation is provided within the execution period of the suggestion effect E, and the suggestion effect E is executed on condition that the predetermined operation is received within the operation reception period. Then, when the predetermined operation is not received within the operation reception period, the suggestion effect E is not executed and the suggestion effect F execution period or the suggestion effect that is a timing (period) later than the suggestion effect E execution period. In the G execution period, the suggestion effect is executed. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed as the suggestion effect F or the suggestion effect G in any of the suggestion effect F execution period and the suggestion effect G execution period. Further, only when the suggestion effect executed in response to the predetermined operation is a high suggestion effect, the low suggestion effect is performed in either the suggestion effect F execution period or the suggestion effect G execution period in which the low suggestion effect is originally executed. May be changed to the high suggestion effect, or the high suggestion effect may be executed in either the suggestion effect F execution period or the suggestion effect G execution period in which the originally suggested effect is not executed. In addition, you may perform such a thing about the suggestion effect performed in a 1st suggestion effect period, a 2nd suggestion effect period, etc.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the flow shown in FIG. 26 in step S528. 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 S528 is executed on 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 S528 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 (step S624; No), the suggestion effect cannot be executed, and the process of step S529 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 elapsed (step S623; Yes), the operation reception period has ended without performing the predetermined operation yet. In this case, in the process of step S626, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the suggestion effect to be executed is a high suggestion effect (step S626), and if it is not a high suggestion effect (step S626; No), As it is, the process proceeds to step S529. On the other hand, when the suggestion effect to be executed is the high 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 S529.

  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 determined whether the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect is executed. In the suggestion effect execution period in which the suggestion effect is not executed or in the suggestion effect execution period in which the low suggestion effect is executed, the high suggestion effect is performed. Is changed so that the contents of the currently set effect control pattern are changed (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 or a low suggestion effect is executed, a predetermined suggestion effect execution period such as the latest suggestion effect execution period or a random value The content of the effect control pattern is changed so that the high suggestion effect is executed during the suggestion effect execution period determined by the above. By such a process, the high suggestion effect is executed at a later timing when the predetermined operation is not performed and is not executed (see FIG. 27).

  Like this modification, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect in response to the operation unit 30 accepting a predetermined operation from the player at a predetermined timing (for example, the execution period of the suggestion effect E). When the operation unit 30 does not accept the predetermined operation from the player, the suggestion effect (especially the high suggestion effect) at a timing after the predetermined timing (for example, the suggestion effect F execution period or the suggestion effect G execution period). ) Can be executed, even if the suggested performance is not executed because the predetermined operation has not been performed, the opportunity to perform the suggested performance is ensured, so the expectation that the privilege will be given Opportunities for playing games can be provided separately, and the interest in gaming is improved. In particular, the suggestion effect that is not executed is the high suggestion effect, and the high suggestion effect can be executed at a later timing, so that it is possible to separately provide an opportunity for a relatively large expectation to be given a privilege, The interest in gaming is improved.

(Modification 3)
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the execution pattern of suggestion effect E to G was determined collectively with reference to the table, you may determine the suggestion effect of each of G from suggestion effect E (implicit effect). The same applies to A to C). Hereinafter, such a modification will be described. FIG. 28 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. 28, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution content of the suggestion effect G (step S701), determines the execution content of the suggestion effect F (step S702), and executes the suggestion effect G. Is determined (step S703).

  In step S701, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the suggestion effect G 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 SR11 for content determination is extracted. Based on the extracted numerical data, the effect control CPU 120 uses the suggested effect execution content determination table P (stored in the ROM 121 in advance and prepared) (the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR11 is the variable display result “ The execution content of the suggestion effect G is determined by referring to the execution content of the suggestion effect G according to the case of “big hit” and the case of “losing”.

  For example, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the determination result and the extracted numerical data are used. Based on the suggestion effect execution content determination table P, the execution content of the suggestion effect G is determined (selected). More specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect execution content determination table P, the effect control CPU 120 assigns the determined value corresponding to the random value SR11 in accordance with the determination result (“big hit” or “lost”). The execution content of the suggested presentation effect is set as the execution content of the suggestion presentation G.

  FIG. 29A shows an example of determining the execution content of the suggestive effect G in step S701. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution content of the suggestion effect G at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In FIGS. 29A to 29F, “None” indicates that no suggestion effect is performed. “Cherry” indicates that the cherry pattern suggestion effect is executed (that is, the high suggestion effect is executed), and “Red” indicates that the red suggestion effect is executed (that is, the low suggestion effect is executed). Is executed).

  As shown in FIG. 29A, a plurality of execution contents of the suggestion effect G are prepared (whether execution is not performed, a cherry pattern suggestion effect is executed, or a red suggestion effect is executed), one of which is suggested The execution content of the production D is determined. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), the big hit expectation is lowest when no suggestion effect is executed, and highest when a high suggestion effect is executed.

  In step S702, for example, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the suggestion effect F updated by the effect random counter provided in the random number circuit 124 or a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control counter setting unit). Numerical data indicating the random number SR12 for content determination is extracted.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines which suggestion effect is to be executed according to the execution content of the suggestion effect determined in step S701. If the suggestion effect is not to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the extracted numerical data. The suggestion effect execution content determination table Q stored in advance in the ROM 121 (when the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR12 is “big hit” or “losing”) The execution content of the suggestion effect F is determined by referring to the content assigned to the execution content of the suggestion effect.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the low suggestion effect is to be executed, the suggestion effect execution content determination table R (random value SR12) stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on the extracted numerical data. By referring to the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with that assigned to the execution content of the suggestive effect depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “loss” The execution content of production F is determined.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the high suggestion effect is to be executed, the suggestion effect execution content determination table S (random number SR12) stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on the extracted numerical data. By referring to the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with that assigned to the execution content of the suggestive effect depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “loss” The execution content of production F is determined.

  For example, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the determination result and the extracted numerical data are used. Based on the determination result of which suggestion effect the execution content is to execute, the suggestion effect execution content determination table Q, the suggestion effect execution content determination table R, or the suggestion effect execution content determination table S The execution content of the suggestion effect F is determined (selected) with reference. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a determination value corresponding to the random value SR12 in the suggestion effect execution content determination table Q, the suggestion effect execution content determination table R, or the suggestion effect execution content determination table S. The execution content of the suggestion effect assigned corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “losing”) is set as the execution content of the suggestion effect F.

  FIG. 29B shows an example of determining the execution content of the suggestion effect F in step S702 when the suggestion effect execution content determination table Q is referred to (that is, when the suggestion effect G is not executed). FIG. 29C shows the execution content of the suggestion effect F in step S702 when the suggestion effect execution content determination table R is referred to (that is, when the execution content of the suggestion effect G is execution of the low suggestion effect). A decision example is shown. FIG. 29D shows the execution content of the suggestion effect F in step S702 when the suggestion effect execution content determination table S is referred to (that is, when the execution content of the suggestion effect G is execution of the high suggestion effect). A decision example is shown. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution content of the suggestion effect at the determination ratio as shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 29B to 29D, a plurality of execution contents of the suggestion effect F are prepared (whether execution is not performed, a cherry pattern suggestion effect is executed, or a red suggestion effect is executed), of which Is determined as the execution content of the suggestion effect F. As shown in FIG. 29B, when the suggestion effect G is not executed, the suggestion effect F is not executed. As shown in FIG. 29C, when the low suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect G, the suggestion effect F is not executed or the low suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect F. When the high suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect G as shown in FIG. 29D, the suggestion effect F is not executed, or the low suggestion effect or the high suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect F. In FIG. 29D, the big hit expectation is the lowest when no suggestion effect is executed, the lowest when the low suggestion effect is executed, and the highest when the high suggestion effect is executed. In FIG. 29C, the jackpot expectation is lower when the suggestive effect is not executed.

  In step S703, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the suggestion effect E, which is updated by, for example, 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. Numeric data indicating the random number value SR13 for content determination is extracted.

  Furthermore, the CPU 120 for effect control determines which suggestion effect is to be executed according to the execution contents of the suggestion effect determined in step S702. If the suggestion effect is not to be executed, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the extracted numerical data. When the suggestion effect execution content determination table L (the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number SR13 is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” The execution contents of the suggestion effect E are determined by referring to the execution contents of the suggestion effect according to the above.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the low suggestion effect is to be executed, the suggestion effect execution content determination table M (random value SR13) stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on the extracted numerical data. By referring to the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with that assigned to the execution content of the suggestive effect depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “loss” The execution content of the production E is determined.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the high suggestion effect is to be executed, the suggestion effect execution content determination table N (random value SR13) stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on the extracted numerical data. By referring to the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with that assigned to the execution content of the suggestive effect depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “loss” The execution content of the production E is determined.

  For example, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” based on a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, and the determination result and the extracted numerical data are used. Based on the determination result of whether the execution pattern is to execute the low suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution content determination table L, the suggestion effect execution content determination table M, or the suggestion effect execution content determination table N The execution content of the suggestion effect E is determined (selected) with reference. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined value corresponding to the random value SR13 in the suggestion effect execution content determination table L, the suggestion effect execution content determination table M, or the suggestion effect execution content determination table N, for example. The execution content of the suggestion effect assigned corresponding to the determination result (“big hit” or “losing”) is set as the execution content of the suggestion effect E.

  FIG. 29E shows an example of determining the execution content of the suggestion effect E in step S703 when the suggestion effect execution content determination table L is referred to (that is, when the suggestion effect F is not executed). FIG. 29F shows the execution content of the suggestion effect E in step S703 when the suggestion effect execution content determination table M is referred to (that is, when the execution content of the suggestion effect F is the execution of the low suggestion effect). A decision example is shown. FIG. 29G shows the execution content of the suggestion effect E in step S703 when the suggestion effect execution content determination table N is referred to (that is, when the execution content of the suggestion effect F is the execution of the high suggestion effect). A decision example is shown. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution content of the suggestion effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 29E to 29G, a plurality of execution contents of the suggestion effect F are prepared (whether execution is not performed, a cherry pattern suggestion effect is executed, or a red suggestion effect is executed), of which Is determined as the execution content of the suggestion effect E. In FIG. 29 (G), the big hit expectation is the lowest when no suggestion effect is executed, the lowest when the low suggestion effect is executed, and the highest when the high suggestion effect is executed. In FIG. 29F, the jackpot expectation is lower when the suggestion effect is not executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29, in this embodiment, when it is determined in the previous step that the execution content of the suggestion effect is to execute the low suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is executed in the subsequent step. The content is not determined to be a highly suggestive effect. According to such a modification, either the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect can be executed at the first timing (for example, the suggestion effect E execution period), and more than the first timing. Later, at the second timing (for example, the suggestion effect F execution period), the high suggestion effect and the low suggestion effect can be separately executed. When the high suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, The low suggestion effect is not executed at the timing of 2. According to the above configuration, after the suggestion effect having a relatively high jackpot expectation value is executed at the first timing, the suggestion effect having a relatively low jackpot expectation value is executed at the second timing when executed. Therefore, after the suggestion effect having a relatively high jackpot expectation value is executed at the first timing and after the suggestion effect having a relatively low expectation value at the second timing is executed, the specific gaming state It is possible to prevent a sense of expectation controlled by the game from being impaired, and to prevent or reduce a decrease in interest in the game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29, in this embodiment, when it is determined in the previous step that the execution content of the suggestion effect is to be executed, the execution content of the suggestion effect in the subsequent step. Are not determined to not execute the suggestion effect. According to such a modification, when the suggestion effect is executed at the first timing, the suggestion effect is always executed at the second timing. According to the above configuration, after the suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the expectation controlled to the specific gaming state from being impaired by the execution of the suggestion effect, and to prevent or reduce a decrease in interest in the game. it can.

  The contents of the suggestion effects E to G may be determined in the order of the suggestion effect E, the suggestion effect F, and the suggestion effect G, for example, or may be determined in another order.

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, the pre-reach effect and the post-reach effect are executed during one variable display. However, these effects may be executed over a plurality of variable displays. That is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the variable display before the revariable display in the above embodiment is set as one variable display, and each revariable display in the above embodiment is also set as a single variable display. 30 and 31, the effects A1 to A3 in the above embodiment have been replaced with the effects D1 to D3 (the contents of the effects are substantially the same), and the stories B1 to B3 have been replaced with the stories E1 to E3. (Production contents are substantially the same.) Productions C1 to C3 are replaced with productions F1 to F3 (production content is substantially the same), but first to third suggestion production periods, suggestion productions, and suggestion productions. About other structures, such as an execution period, the structure of the said embodiment (especially treatment of a suggestion effect etc.) can be employ | adopted suitably. Hereinafter, this modification will be described focusing on the changes from the above embodiment. The effects executed over a plurality of variations such as effects D1 to D3 and super reach A, stories E1 to E3 and super reach B, effects F1 to F3 and super reach C may be referred to as continuous effects.

  In this modified example, what is called hold storage is pre-read, and the contents of effects over a plurality of fluctuations are set in advance, and then each effect is performed.

  FIG. 32 shows a variation pattern used in this modification. In this modification, the content of the variation pattern is appropriately changed as compared with the above embodiment. In particular, instead of the variation pattern in which the pseudo-ream in the above embodiment is executed, each of the variation patterns of super reach A to C without the pseudo-ream is set (PA2-2 to PA2-4, PA3-2 to PA3). -4) Furthermore, a variation pattern (PA1-4) for continuous production is set. When the variation pattern for the continuous effect is selected, the continuous effect is executed in a predetermined case (details will be described later). The determination of the variation pattern is the same as in the above embodiment.

  FIGS. 33A to 33C show examples of determining a variation pattern. The CPU 103 selects the variation pattern so that the determination ratios shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 33 (A) to 33 (C), the jackpot expectation is highest in super reach C, and lower in the order of super reach B, super reach A, and normal reach.

  The CPU 103 performs processing for prefetching the reserved storage in addition to the processing described in the above embodiment. For example, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process of FIG. This process is performed during the process of step S101 in FIG. 3, and is performed when there is a new start prize.

  In the winning random number determination process of FIG. 34, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example, to check the status of the pachinko gaming machine. 1 is identified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, a big hit determination range is set (step S402). For example, from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, data (special figure) used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state Select display result determination table data). In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value assigned with the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S402 (step S403). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S404 that it is within the jackpot determination range (that is, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”) (step S404; Yes), the specific pattern common range for jackpot is set. Set (step S405). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the big hit determination range (that is, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”) (step S404; No), the specific pattern for the loss is common. A range is set (step S406).

  The specific pattern common range for jackpot is a random value (variable) The range of the random number MR2) for determining the pattern may be determined in advance. The specific pattern common range used for big hits is set for each of the variation patterns (PA3-2 to PA3-4) accompanied by the reach effect of super reach A to C. That is, the super reach A common range, the super reach B common range, and the super reach C common range are set as the specific pattern common ranges for big hits set here.

  In this modification, the same variation pattern is selected with the same random value regardless of whether the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probability change". Range of random value MR2 that can be determined as a variation pattern with a super-reach reach effect and random value values that can be determined as a change pattern with a super-reach reach effect when the jackpot type is “probable variation” The range of MR2 is the same range and the same range as the specific pattern common range used for jackpots, but is assigned to the variation pattern depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probability change" If the range of the determined value is changed, etc., it is possible to determine the fluctuation pattern with the reach reach of the super reach when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”. The specific range for the big hit is a common range between the range of the random number MR2 that can be determined and the range of the random number MR2 that can be determined as a variation pattern with a reach reach effect of super reach when the big hit type is “probable change” It is a common range.

  For example, the specific pattern common range for losing can be determined as a random value range that can be determined as a variation pattern accompanied by a super-reach reach effect regardless of the total number of reserved memories, or as a variation pattern for continuous effect. What is necessary is just to be predetermined as the range of the random value which can be performed. The specific pattern common range used for losing is set for each of the variation patterns (PA2-2 to PA2-4) accompanied by the reach effect of super reach A to C, and for the variation pattern (PA1-4) for continuous effect. Is set. That is, as the specific pattern common range for loss, which is set here, a super reach A common range, a super reach B common range, a super reach C common range, and a continuous production common range are set. Note that the specific pattern common range for losing is set to a different range depending on whether it is normal time when the game state is in the normal state, or when the time control is performed in the probability change state or the short time state. Also good.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is compared with the various specific pattern common ranges set by the processing in step S405 or step S406 (step S407). As a result, it is determined which specific pattern common range the random value MR2 is within.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S407, a transmission setting for transmitting a winning determination result designation command is made in accordance with the determination result or comparison result in step S403 or step S407 (step S408), and then a random number value in winning is obtained. The determination process ends. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the next command control process.

  In this modification, a plurality of types of effect control commands corresponding to the winning determination result are prepared in advance as the winning determination result designation command. For example, commands 1 to 8 are prepared as shown in FIG. In step S408, the CPU 103 transmits and sets one of the following commands that designates the determination result or the comparison result obtained in step S403 or step S407 as the winning determination result.

Command 1 is an effect control command for notifying the determination result that the special figure display result is “losing” and the comparison result that the random number MR2 is within the common range for continuous effects.
Command 2 is an effect control command for notifying the determination result that the special figure display result is “losing” and the comparison result that the random value MR2 is within the super reach A common range.
Command 3 is an effect control command for notifying the determination result that the special figure display result is “losing” and the comparison result that the random value MR2 is within the super reach B common range.
The command 4 is an effect control command for notifying the determination result that the special figure display result is “losing” and the comparison result that the random value MR2 is within the super reach C common range.
The command 5 is an effect control command for notifying the determination result that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the comparison result that the random value MR2 is in the super reach A common range.
The command 6 is an effect control command for notifying the determination result that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the comparison result that the random value MR2 is within the super reach B common range.
The command 7 is an effect control command for notifying the determination result that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the comparison result that the random value MR2 is within the super reach C common range.
The command 7 is an effect control command for notifying that the random number MR2 is not in any specific pattern common range as a determination result at the time of winning.

  For example, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 receives a winning determination result designation command together with the first reserved memory number notification command, and among the free areas in the first reserved information buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 In the storage area with the smallest hold number (the storage area corresponding to the same hold number as the first special figure hold storage number notified by the first hold memory number notification command) is specified by the winning determination result specifying command ( Data (holding information) indicating the determination result at the time of winning that is notified is stored (see FIG. 36A). On the other hand, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the second reserved memory number notification command, the storage area having the smallest reserved number among the free areas in the second reserved information buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (the first storage number) 2) Data indicating the winning determination result specified (notified) by the winning determination result specifying command in the storage area corresponding to the same holding number as the second special figure reserved storage number notified by the reserved memory number notification command) (Holding information) is stored (see FIG. 36B).

  In the first hold information buffer shown in FIG. 36 (A), data (hold information) indicating the winning determination result is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3”. In the second hold information buffer shown in FIG. 36 (B), data (hold information) indicating the winning determination result is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “2”. The hold information stored in the first hold information buffer and the second hold information buffer is stored in the first storage area (hold number “1”) every time a special game using the corresponding special symbol is started. What is stored in the corresponding area) is read (digested), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 36A, when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the reserved number “1” is stored. Hold information is read (digested), and the hold information stored in the areas corresponding to the hold numbers “2” and “3” corresponds to the hold numbers “1” and “2”, respectively. Shifted to the region. In this modification, the hold information stored in the second hold information buffer is preferentially digested (see FIG. 4).

  The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, the flow shown in FIG. 37 as the effect control process. In addition, since the process from step S170 to S177 in this flow is the same as the said embodiment, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. When the production control CPU 120 starts the production control process, the production control CPU 120 executes a continuous production determination process (step S161).

  FIG. 38A is a flowchart showing an example of the continuous effect determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the continuous effect determination process shown in FIG. 38A, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the hold information buffer such as the first hold information buffer and the second hold information buffer (step S651).

  Based on the check result obtained in step S651, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a new start prize (step S652). For example, the determination is made based on whether new hold information is stored in the first hold information buffer or the second hold information buffer. ).

  If it is determined in step S652 that there is no new start prize (step S652; No), the continuous effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a new start winning (step S652; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold information satisfies a specific condition (step S653).

  As an example, in the process of step S653, the hold information last stored in the second hold information buffer (the hold information digested last among the hold information stored in the second hold information buffer, Represents a determination result in the super reach A common range, the super reach B common range, or the super reach C common range. In the second hold information buffer, the two hold numbers before the target are displayed. When the corresponding holding information (holding information consumed by the variable display (fluctuation) one time before and two times before the target) both represents the determination result that it is within the common pattern for continuous production (FIG. 38B) )), It is determined that the three hold information satisfy the specific condition. As described above, the hold information is preferentially digested from the information stored in the second hold information buffer. Therefore, when new hold information is stored in the second hold information buffer, the reservation information is digested. May be changed. For this reason, as described above, by focusing attention only on the hold information in the second hold information buffer, it is possible to prevent the specific condition from being satisfied later due to a change in the order in which the hold information is digested.

  It should be noted that the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the first special figure reservation storage section and the reservation data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the second special figure reservation storage section are stored in the storage order of the reservation data. May be used to play a special game. In this case, for example, the hold information is a hold information buffer corresponding to a common hold number (a number indicating the storage order of the hold information, for example, “1” to “8”) without distinction between the first and second. In order of storage. In the processing of step S653, among all the hold information, the hold information (target) stored last is any of the super reach A common range, the super reach B common range, and the super reach C common range. The hold information corresponding to the two previous hold numbers of the target (hold information consumed by variable display (fluctuation) before and after the target once) is both for continuous production. When the determination result is within the pattern common range (FIG. 38B), it is determined that the three hold information satisfy the specific condition.

  When the hold information satisfies the specific condition (step S653; Yes), the production control CPU 120 sets the continuous production (step S654), sets the suggestion production (step S655), and performs the continuous production determination process. finish. If the hold information does not satisfy the specific condition (step S653; No), the continuous effect determination process is terminated. Note that after it is determined that the hold information satisfies the specific condition, it is determined in step S653 that the hold information does not satisfy the specific condition until all the hold information satisfying the specific condition is consumed.

  In step S654, for example, when the variable display that digests the hold information that satisfies the specific condition is performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting so as to select an effect control pattern for executing the continuous effect.

  As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control associates data for designating a continuous effect with each hold information satisfying a specific condition among the hold information stored in the second hold information buffer or the like, in the second hold information buffer or the like. To store.

  For example, when the determination result that the target is “losing” and the determination result in the super reach A common range are shown, the hold information corresponding to the previous two hold numbers (in the common range for continuous effects) Data indicating the effect D1 is stored in association with the previous hold information, and data specifying the effect D2 is stored in association with the previous hold information. In the target, data designating the super reach A from the effect D3 (the variable display result is “losing”) is stored in association with each other.

  For example, in the case where the determination result that the target is “big hit” and the determination result in the super reach B common range are shown, the hold information corresponding to the previous two hold numbers (in the common range for continuous effects) Data indicating the story E1 is stored in association with the previous holding information, and data specifying the story E2 is stored in association with the previous holding information. In the target, data designating the super reach B from the story E3 (the variable display result is “big hit”) is stored in association with each other.

  For example, when the determination result that the target is “losing” and the determination result in the super reach C common range are shown, the hold information corresponding to the previous two hold numbers (in the common range for continuous effects) Data indicating the effect F1 is stored in association with the previous hold information, and data specifying the effect F2 is stored in association with the previous hold information. In the target, data specifying the super reach C from the effect F3 (the variable display result is “losing”) is stored in association with each other.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the suggestion effect setting process in step S655. The production control CPU 120 first determines whether the target indicates a determination result within the super reach A common range or a determination result within the super reach C common range (step S671), and the target is the super reach A common range. Or the determination result in the super reach C common range (step S671; Yes), the execution contents of C are determined from the suggested effects A (the determination method is the same as in step S604). The determined execution content is set (step S672). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution content of the suggestion effect D (the determination method is the same as step S605 and the like), and sets the determined execution content (step S673).

  When the target does not indicate a determination result within the super reach A common range or a determination result within the super reach C common range (step S671; No), that is, the target is within the super reach B common range. If the determination result is to be indicated, the execution contents of G are determined from the suggestion effects E (the determination method is the same as step S609 and the like), and the determined execution contents are set (step S679). The effect control CPU 120 ends the suggestion effect setting process after executing steps S673 and S679.

  In the setting of the execution contents of each suggestion effect, the data for specifying whether the suggestion effect is executed according to the determined execution contents or whether the suggestion effect to be executed is a low suggestion effect or a high suggestion effect is suspended. The data is stored in the second hold information buffer of the RAM 122 or the like in association with the data specifying the continuous effect stored in association with the information.

  For example, when the high suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect A, data specifying that the high suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect A is stored in association with data specifying the effect D1.

  For example, when the suggestion effect C is not executed, data specifying that the suggestion effect C is not executed is stored in association with data specifying the super reach A from the effect D3.

  For example, when executing the low suggestion effect as the suggestion effect F, data specifying that the low suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect F is stored in association with data specifying the super reach B from the story E3.

  In step S509, the effect control CPU 120, for example, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the hold information digested by the current variable display is associated with the various data, the various data Corresponding to the execution contents of the continuous effect or suggestive effect specified by the user, any one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 may be selected and set as a use pattern. For example, if the change pattern is PA1-4 for continuous production and the data specifies that the production D1 and the low suggestion production are executed as the suggestion production A, the low suggestion in the execution period of the production D1 and the suggestion production A An effect control pattern for executing an effect is selected and set as a use pattern. For example, the change pattern is PA3-3 which executes Super Reach B, and the data executes Super Reach B from Story E3 and Low Suggestion Production as Suggestion Production F and High Suggestion Production as Suggestion Production G When specifying to perform, the super-reach B from the story E3 is executed, and the effect control pattern for executing the low suggestion effect in the suggestion effect F execution period and executing the high suggestion effect in the suggestion effect G execution period is selected. And set it as a usage pattern.

  If the hold information digested in the current variable display is not associated with the various data, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern (in accordance with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command). In particular, a different one from that for continuous production) is selected. For example, corresponding to the variation pattern PA1-4, an effect control pattern (for example, a pattern for executing a non-reach effect) having contents different from the continuous effect is prepared, and the hold information digested by the current variable display is provided. If it is not associated with the various data and the variation pattern is PA1-4, an effect control pattern having a content different from the continuous effect is selected. For example, corresponding to each of the variation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4 and PA2-2 to PA2-4, a super reach production control pattern different from the continuous production is prepared, and the hold information digested by the current variable display Is not associated with the various data, and the variation pattern is any one of PA3-2 to PA3-4, PA2-2 to PA2-4, a super reach effect different from the continuous effect described above Select a control pattern.

  Examples of effects F1 to F3, super reach C, and suggested effects A to D displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in this modification will be described. For example, the effect F1 is executed in the first variable display, the effect F2 is executed in the second variable display, and the effect F3 and the super reach C are executed in the third variable display. In this case, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5, the image of FIG. 21 (1-b) is displayed as the effect F1, and the image of FIG. 21 (1-e) is displayed as the effect F2. The image of FIG. 21 (1-h) is displayed as F3, and the images of (1-i) to (1-o) of FIG. 22 are displayed as super reach C (when the variable display result is “big hit”) ) Or (1-i) to (1-m) and (1-p) to (1-q) images in FIG. 22 are displayed (when the variable display result is “lost”).

  Further, when the execution content (execution pattern) of the suggestion effect is determined, the suggestion effects A to D are appropriately executed according to the determined execution pattern.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect A is executed in the stage of FIG. 21 (1-b) (the suggestion effect A execution period provided in the execution period of the first variable display). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is a chance!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) As shown in FIG. Executed.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect B is executed in the stage (1-e) of FIG. 21 (the suggestion effect B execution period provided in the execution period of the second variable display). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) Shown in FIG. Is done.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect C is executed in the stage (1-h) of FIG. 21 (the execution period of the third variable display and the suggestion effect C execution period provided before the reach is established). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) Shown in FIG. Is done.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect D is executed in the stage (1-m) of FIG. 22 (the suggestion effect D execution period provided in the execution period of the super reach C in the third variable display). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of the band-like image (image displayed as “Woo!”) Shown in FIG. Further, as a low suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image is changed to red as shown in FIG.

  Examples of stories E1 to E3, super reach B, and suggestive effects E to G displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in this modification will be described. For example, the story E1 is executed in the first variable display, the story E2 is executed in the second variable display, and the story E3 and the super reach B are executed in the third variable display. In this case, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5, the image of FIG. 23 (2-b) is displayed as the story E1, and the image of FIG. 23 (2-e) is displayed as the story E2. 23 is displayed as E3, and the images from (2-i) to (2-o) in FIG. 24 are displayed as super reach B (when the variable display result is “big hit”). ) Or images (2-i) to (2-m) and (2-p) to (2-q) in FIG. 22 are displayed (when the variable display result is “lost”).

  Further, when the execution content (execution pattern) of the suggestion effect is determined, the suggestion effects E to G are appropriately executed according to the determined execution pattern.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect E is executed at the stage (2-k) in FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect E execution period provided in the execution period of the super reach B in the third variable display). And as a high suggestion effect, the display of the image which changed the background into the cherry blossom pattern shown to (F) of FIG. 25 is performed. Further, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image whose background is changed to red as shown in FIG.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect F is executed in the stage (2-1) of FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect F execution period provided in the execution period of the super reach B in the third variable display). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, display of an image obtained by changing the rock image into a cherry blossom pattern as shown in FIG. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image obtained by changing the rock image to red as shown in FIG.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect G is executed in the stage (2-m) of FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect G execution period provided in the execution period of the super reach B in the third variable display). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, the display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image (the image displayed as “Drya!”) Shown in FIG. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image (the image displayed as “Dry!”) Shown in FIG. 25I is changed to red is executed.

  In this modification, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that grants a privilege (here, a big hit gaming state) to a player as the game progresses, and whether or not to grant a privilege to the player. And performing variable display of a plurality of types of decorative designs that can be identified based on the determination result, and a first specific effect (for example, over a plurality of variable displays based on the determination result, for example, Effects D1 to D3, effects F1 to F3, etc.) or a second specific effect (for example, stories E1 to E3, etc.) different from the first specific effect can be executed, and whether or not a privilege is granted A suggestion effect that suggests sex is executed based on the determination result. The suggestive effect can be executed when the first specific effect is being executed, and the suggested effect cannot be executed when the second specific effect is being executed. Furthermore, immediately after the end of execution of the second specific effect than during the first period (here, the execution period of super reach A or C (second suggested effect period), etc.) starting immediately after the end of execution of the first specific effect. The suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate during the second period starting from (here, the execution period of super reach B (third suggestion effect period) or the like). The first specific effect may be, for example, an effect that has a certain relevance for each variable display (such as the same appearance characters), and may not be an effect in which the contents are continuous. Good. The first specific effect may be, for example, an effect independent for each variable display.

  According to the above configuration, since the second period is more likely to feel the expectation that the privilege is given than the first period, even if the second specific effect is executed (that is, the suggestion effect is Even if there is a period that cannot be executed), for example, the expectation can be expressed in the same manner as when the first specific effect is executed (when there is no period during which the suggestive effect cannot be executed). Can be reduced or prevented. The execution of the suggestion effect at a higher rate during the second period than during the first period is, for example, when controlled to the big hit gaming state (when a privilege is granted) or not (when a privilege is granted) The probability of executing at least one of the suggestion effects E to G is higher than the probability of executing the suggestion effect D. In addition, when there are a plurality of points at which the suggestion effect can be executed in the first period or the second period, the probability is, for example, the probability of executing the suggestion effect at least one of the plurality of points (once The probability of executing the suggestion effect) may be used.

  Moreover, like this modification, the big hit expectation degree of the productions F1 to F3 as the first specific production is higher than the big hit expectation degree of the stories E1 to E3 as the second specific production. In the case where the second specific effect is executed, the possibility that the privilege is given is reduced, but in the second period thereafter, the suggestion effect is easily executed, so the second specific effect is performed. A sense of expectation for the provision of a privilege can also be given in the second period when the is executed.

  Further, as in this modification, when the number of variable displays when the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed is the same, it is more in the second period than in the first period. Since the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate, it is possible to reduce or prevent a decrease in interest in the game as described above.

  In addition, as in this modification, the number of timings during which the suggestive effect can be executed is greater during the second period than during the first period, so that the expectation for the provision of the privilege is increased. For example, as in the case where the first specific effect is executed, a sense of expectation for granting a privilege can be obtained, and a decrease in interest in the game can be reduced or prevented.

(Modification 5)
Note that the above embodiment and the fourth modification may be combined. For example, any one of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is produced during the one-time variable display (for example, pseudo-continuous) in which re-variable display is performed (for example, from the production A1). A3, stories B1 to B3, effects C1 to C3, etc.). That is, the non-specific display result different from the specific display result is displayed between the first specific effect and the second specific effect until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started. From the start of variable display to the reach state in the variable display in which the variable display becomes the reach state after performing the re-variable display that performs the variable display again after the temporary stop display is performed one or more times (by performing the pseudo-ream) It is good also as the effect performed over variable display and one or more re-variable displays between. Even in such a modification, the same effects as described above can be obtained as appropriate.

(Modification 6)
Further, in the pseudo-continuous, in the effects (pseudo-continuous effects such as effects A1, C1, and story B1) executed from the start of variable display to the start of re-variable display, effects other than the pseudo-continuous effects from the start of variable display It is good to make the effect of the predetermined period from the start of the variable display in the effect (non-pseudo continuous effect) performed based on the change pattern (for example, PA2-1, PA3-1 etc.) into a common effect mode.

  Even if pseudo-continuous effects such as effects A1, C1, and story B1 are executed, a non-pseudo-continuous effect is also provided by providing a variation pattern (variable pattern of non-simulated continuous effect) that is not executed after that. A1, C1, story B1, etc. may be prepared so that the productions A1, C1, and story B1 common to the non-pseudo-continuous production and the pseudo-continuous production can be executed.

  Further, a common effect may be prepared for the non-pseudo continuous effect and the pseudo continuous effect, and the effects after the effects A1, C1, and the story B1 may be sequentially executed from the first and subsequent re-variable displays.

  In this way, non-revariable display patterns such as PA2-1 and PA3-1 (here, PA2-1, PA3-1, etc.) can be selected, and variable display in variable display executed in the non-revariable display pattern. A predetermined period from the start and a predetermined period from the start of variable display in variable display executed in the re-variable display pattern (here, PA2-2 to 2-4, PA3-2 to 3-4), and re-variable By executing variable display of a common mode in a predetermined period before display, a common mode effect is executed in the predetermined period. Therefore, re-variable display is executed later when executing the common mode effect. The player can expect to be played, and the interest in gaming will be improved.

(Modification 7)
Moreover, when the 1st specific effect and the 2nd specific effect are performed over the variable display of multiple times like the modification 4, it is the 1st continuous included in the 1st specific effect and the 2nd specific effect. In the effect, in the effect for a predetermined period from the start of the variable display and in the discontinuous effect that ends with one variable display (for example, the effect that is executed based on PA1-4 in FIG. 32 and not the continuous effect). It is good to make the production of a predetermined period from the start of variable display a common production mode.

  Production D1, production F1, story E1, etc. may be prepared as non-continuous productions, and production D1, production F1, and story E1 common to the non-continuous production and the continuous production may be executed.

  Further, a common effect may be prepared for the non-continuous effect and the continuous effect, and the effects after the effect D1, the effect F1, and the story E1 may be sequentially executed after the second variable display.

  In this way, a predetermined period from the start of variable display in the first variable display when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed, and the variable that does not execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect. Since the same aspect of the effect is executed in the predetermined period from the start of the variable display in the display, the common aspect of the effect is executed in the predetermined period. The player can expect execution of a specific effect over variable display, and the interest in gaming is improved.

(Modification 8)
Further, it may be considered that the variable display of the decorative design includes a reach effect and a pre-reach effect. In this case, the variable display pattern (including the re-variable display pattern) for the variable display is a pattern (such as an effect control pattern) that specifies the entire variable display. In addition, the plural types of pseudo-reams (re-variable display patterns) only need to be different in the production aspect related to the portion other than the variation of the decorative design, even if the manner of variation of the decorative design itself is at least partially common. May be different. In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, in order to display images other than decorative symbols (images of reach effects and pre-reach effects), the decorative symbols that have changed are not displayed for a predetermined period, and then the decorative symbols are displayed again. May be displayed. That is, the decorative pattern does not need to be displayed all the time during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

(Modification 9)
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 10)
The super reach executed after any one of the pseudo-reams A to C is executed may be appropriate. For example, after one of the pseudo-reams A to C is executed, one of the super reach A to C may be executed. For example, the super reach A or C may be executed after the quasi-continuous B, or the super reach B may be executed after the quasi-continuous A or C. As a result, the production becomes diversified and the interest in gaming is improved. In the above embodiment, the variable display result can be “big hit” when the re-variable display count reaches the maximum number that can be executed in any of the pseudo-series A to C, but the re-variable display count is executed. Even when the maximum possible number is not reached, the variable display result may be “big hit”. For example, even if the re-variable display is performed only once, the variable display result may be “big hit”. As a result, the production becomes diversified and the interest in gaming is improved.

(Modification 11)
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 12)
In addition, this invention (especially modification 5) is applicable to various apparatuses. In particular, a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player as the game progresses, and a privilege grant determining means that determines whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and a plurality of types that can identify each Based on the determination result of the variable display means for executing variable display of the identification information and the privilege grant determining means, the first specific effect or the first over the variable display executed a plurality of times by the variable display means. Based on the determination result of the privilege grant determining means, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a second specific effect different from the one specific effect and a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of whether or not the privilege is granted. It can be applied to a suggestion effect executing means to be executed and a gaming machine provided.

  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. 41 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 displayed by rotating the reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 42) corresponding to the reels RL, RC, RR while the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR are continuously changed. 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. 41), 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. 42 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, effect image, or the like, so as to make an internal winning (giving a privilege) in the same manner as the pachinko gaming machine 1. 1) a first specific effect (for example, effects G1 to G3 in FIG. 43A executed over a plurality of games, corresponding to effects F1 to F3, etc.), A second specific effect (for example, effects E1 to E3 in FIG. 43A executed over a plurality of games and corresponding to stories E1 to E3, etc.), suggestion effects, and the like 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 lower than when the first specific effect is executed. Similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first specific effect (first suggestion effect period), and is not executed during the execution of the second specific effect. In addition, the continuous effect A corresponding to the super reach C is executed in the first period after the first specific effect (for example, the execution period of one or more games including the next time, the second suggestion effect period). The suggestion effect is also executed during the execution of the continuous effect A. In the second period after the second specific effect (for example, the execution period of one or more games including the next time, the third suggestion effect period), the continuous effect B corresponding to the super reach B is executed. The suggestion effect is also executed during the execution of the continuous effect B. The execution of the suggestion effect is the same as that of the pachinko machine 1. That is, the suggestion effects A to C can be executed in each of the effects G1 to G3, the suggestion effect D can be executed in the continuous effect A, and the suggestion effects E to G can be executed in the continuous effect B. Similar to the pachinko machine 1, the second period makes it easier to execute the suggestion effect than the first period (for example, at least one of the suggestion effects E to G, regardless of the above determination result). It is sufficient that the probability of executing is higher than the probability of executing the suggestive effect D. In addition, when there are a plurality of points where the suggestive effect can be executed in the first period or the second period, The probability may be, for example, the probability of executing the suggestion effect at least one of a plurality of points (probability of executing the suggestion effect one or more times), and obtaining the same effect as the pachinko machine 1 described above. it can. 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. Each of the above-described continuous effects (effects G1 to G3, continuous effect A, stories E1 to E3, and continuous effect B, respectively) is, for example, how many games (for example, after 3 games) are won internally. Based on the determination result, it is preferable to determine whether or not to execute continuous effects for a plurality of games.

  For example, in the first game (after the start lever 505 is operated), the image of FIG. 21 (1-b) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 (effect G1), and in the second game (the start lever 505 is operated). 21 (1-e) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 (effect G2) and the third game (after the start lever 505 is operated) in FIG. 21 (1-h). ) Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 (effect G3), and after the fourth game (after the start lever 505 is operated), the images from (1-j) to (1-m) in FIG. FIG. 21 (1-n) is displayed depending on whether or not there is an internal win, and finally (1-p) is shown in FIG. 21 (1-p). Displayed (no internal winning) (continuous production A).

  For example, in the first game (after the start lever 505 is operated), the image of FIG. 23 (2-b) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 (story H1), and in the second game (the start lever 505 is operated). 23 (2-e) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510 (story H2) and the third game (after the start lever 505 is operated) in FIG. 23 (2-h). ) Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 510, and after the fourth game, the images of (2-k) to (2-m) in FIG. 24 are displayed in the display area of the image display device 510. Finally, Depending on whether or not there is an internal winning, FIG. 24 (2-n) is displayed (with internal winning) or FIG. 24 (2-p) is displayed (without internal winning).

  The suggestion effect is also executed in the same manner as described above.

  The suggestion effect A may be executed in the stage of FIG. 21 (1-b) (the suggestion effect A execution period provided in the first game). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is a chance!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) As shown in FIG. Executed.

  The suggestion effect B may be executed at the stage (1-e) in FIG. 21 (the suggestion effect B execution period provided in the second game). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) Shown in FIG. Is done.

  The suggestion effect C may be executed in the stage (1-h) of FIG. 21 (the suggestion effect C execution period provided in the third game). Then, as a high suggestion effect, instead of the speech balloon image of the character of the appearance (“...”) Shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, a speech balloon image of speech 1 (“Chance is!”) Is displayed instead of the speech speech image of the appearance character speech (“...”) Shown in FIG. Is done.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect D is executed in the stage (1-m) of FIG. 22 (the suggestion effect D execution period provided in the execution period of the continuous effect A). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of the band-like image (image displayed as “Woo!”) Shown in FIG. Further, as a low suggestion effect, display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image is changed to red as shown in FIG.

  There is a possibility that the suggestion effect E is executed in the stage (2-k) of FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect E execution period provided in the execution period of the continuous effect B). And as a high suggestion effect, the display of the image which changed the background into the cherry blossom pattern shown to (F) of FIG. 25 is performed. Further, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image whose background is changed to red as shown in FIG.

  The suggestion effect F may be executed in the stage (2-l) of FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect F execution period provided in the execution period of the continuous effect B). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, display of an image obtained by changing the rock image into a cherry blossom pattern as shown in FIG. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image obtained by changing the rock image to red as shown in FIG.

  The suggestion effect G may be executed in the stage (2-m) of FIG. 24 (the suggestion effect G execution period provided in the execution period of the continuous effect B). In this case, as a high suggestion effect, the display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image (the image displayed as “Drya!”) Shown in FIG. In addition, as a low suggestion effect, the display of an image in which the background of the belt-like image (the image displayed as “Dry!”) Shown in FIG. 25I is changed to red is executed.

(Modification 13)
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

(9) In the gaming machine in ( 2 ) above,
The specific effect executing means includes a predetermined period from the start of variable display in the first variable display when executing the first specific effect or the second specific effect, the first specific effect, and the second In a predetermined period from the start of variable display in the variable display in which the specific effect is not executed, the same effect is executed (for example, see FIG. 40).
You may do it.

According to the above configuration, after the first suggestion effect having a relatively high possibility is executed at the first timing, the fourth suggestion effect having a relatively low possibility is executed at the second timing. Is prevented or executed, or the suggestion effect is not executed at the second timing, or the third suggestion effect is easy to be executed, so the possibility is relatively low at the first timing. After the high suggestion effect is executed, it is expected to prevent the suggestion effect having a relatively low possibility from being executed at the second timing or to prevent the expectation from being impaired due to the execution of the suggestion effect not being executed. The degree to which a feeling is impaired can be made small, and the fall of the interest in a game can be prevented or reduced.

Claims (2)

Variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result, and a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display means A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before derivation display of the display result;
Based on the determination result of the pre-decision means, the non-specific display result different from the specific display result is displayed temporarily after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed. Variable display for selecting any one of a plurality of variable display patterns including a re-variable display pattern in which the variable display is performed once or more and then the variable display is in a reach state. Pattern selection means;
Variable display control means for controlling the variable display means, and causing the variable display means to execute the variable display with the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means;
A suggestion that can be executed while the variable display means is performing the variable display, based on the determination result of the prior determination means, suggesting the possibility of suggesting whether or not to control the specific gaming state. Production execution means,
The re-variable display pattern includes a first re-variable display pattern in which the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect before and after the variable display becomes a reach state, and the variable display becomes a reach state. A second revariable display pattern in which the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect only after
The suggestion effect executing means is configured such that the variable display executed in the second re-variable display pattern is reached after the variable display executed in the first re-variable display pattern is in a reach state. The suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate after becoming a state,
A gaming machine characterized by that. 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 a privilege to the player;
Variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each;
Based on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means, a first specific effect or a second specific effect different from the first specific effect over a plurality of variable displays executed by the variable display means. Specific production execution means that can be executed;
Suggesting effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of whether or not the privilege is granted based on a determination result of the privilege grant determining means;
With
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect when the first specific effect is being executed, and cannot execute the suggestion effect when the second specific effect is being executed. There,
Furthermore, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate during the second period starting immediately after the end of execution of the second specific effect than during the first period starting immediately after the end of execution of the first specific effect. A gaming machine characterized by that.