JP2016002253A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine executes an advance performance capable of advancing from a current stage to the next stage, can execute a first suggestive performance for suggesting a first specific performance in a stage of the advance performance, and can advance the advance performance to the next state when the first specific performance is not executed. In the next stage, the game machine executes a second suggestive performance for suggesting a second specific performance, executes the second suggestive performance, and then executes the second specific performance. A degree of expectation toward execution of a special game is higher in the second specific performance than in the first specific performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on establishment of a start condition.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and performs a specific effect with a high expectation based on the determination result (for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2011-212281 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is room for improvement in terms of raising the player's expectation and improving interest before performing a specific performance.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention normally has a determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and an expectation that a special game will be performed based on a determination result by the determination means. Specific effect determining means for determining which specific effect is to be executed among a plurality of specific effects including a higher first specific effect and a second specific effect having a higher degree of expectation than the first specific effect; , Executing a specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and a progress effect capable of proceeding from the current stage to the next stage, and suggesting the specific effect at a stage where the progress effect is present After performing the suggestion effect, the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect is executed by the specific effect execution means, while the suggestion effect is performed at a stage of the progress effect, A progress effect execution means capable of causing the progress effect to proceed to the next stage without causing the specific effect execution means to execute the specific effect suggested by the output. When it is determined by the effect determining means to execute the first specific effect, the first suggestive effect suggesting the first specific effect is performed at a stage of the progress effect, and the first is performed at a stage before the certain stage. It is possible to perform the 2nd suggestion production which suggests 2 specific productions.

  Further, in another configuration, the progress effect executing means performs the second suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect when the specific effect determining means determines to execute the second specific effect, and It may be possible to perform the first suggestion effect in a stage before a certain stage.

  Further, in another configuration, when the determination unit does not determine that the special game is to be performed, the configuration further includes a second notification effect execution unit that executes a second notification effect that notifies that the special game is not performed, If the determination means does not determine that a special game is to be performed, the progress effect executing means performs the first suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect and performs the progress before the second notification effect is performed. It may be possible to perform the second suggestion effect in another stage of the effect.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows an example of the jackpot game selected according to the jackpot symbol selected according to the winning at each starting point and the jackpot symbol The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process of step S6 of FIG. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S618. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The figure which shows the flow of the production | presentation of the pachinko machine 1 of 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating production | presentation control in case a suggestion production is performed in the progress production of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the specific production in this embodiment The figure which shows the case where it is a 1st type progress effect, Comprising: SP reach effect and SPSP reach effect are suggested by a progress effect The figure which shows the case where it is a 2nd type progress effect, Comprising: SP reach effect and RUSH reach effect are suggested by a progress effect The figure which is a 3rd type progress effect, Comprising: A zone effect and an SP reach effect are shown by a progress effect The figure which shows an example of an effect in case execution of SP reach production is alert | reported in the 2nd step of a progress effect, when SP reach production is determined. The figure which shows an example of the effect in the case where the execution of the RUSH reach effect is notified in the third stage of the progress effect when the RUSH reach effect is determined. The figure which shows an example of the effect in the case where the execution of the RUSH reach effect is notified in the third stage of the progress effect when the RUSH reach effect is determined. The figure which shows an example of an effect when execution of a zone effect is alert | reported in the 1st step of a progress effect, when the zone effect is determined. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern for performing the production including the progress production of 1st Embodiment. Time chart of each variation pattern shown in FIG. The figure which shows the flow of the production | presentation of the pachinko machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating production | presentation control in case an indication production | presentation is performed in the progress production of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of an effect in case execution of SP reach production is alert | reported in the 2nd step of a progress effect, when SP reach production is determined. The figure which shows an example of the effect in the case where the zone effect is suggested in the first stage of the progress effect when there is a hold for which execution of the SPSP reach effect is determined. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern for performing the production including the progress production of 2nd Embodiment. Time chart of each variation pattern shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 130 The flowchart which shows an example of the command reception process in step S1001 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the pending | holding command process of step S1302 The flowchart which shows an example of the change start command process of step S1304

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination (lottery), and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations (lottery) are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination (special symbol lottery)”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination (lottery) is performed.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various effects such as a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38 39 is provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects and the like so as to synchronize with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward by a drive mechanism (not shown), and is configured such that the upper surface protrudes more than usual when the effect using the effect button 26 is executed. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 are called “first special symbols”, and the symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 42 are called “second special symbols”. Are collectively referred to as “special symbols”. Further, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is referred to as “ordinary symbol”.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 that controls execution of determination (lottery), control of a jackpot game, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and the game control unit. An effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls effects based on commands received from 100, an image sound control unit 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, and lamp control that controls effects by various lamps and movable accessories 7 Part 150 is provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a first gate switch (SW) 114, and a second gate switch (SW) 115. The prize winning opening switch (SW) 116, the prize winning opening control unit 117, the normal prize winning opening switch (SW) 118, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 116 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The normal winning port switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won a prize. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control section 117. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start and stop of variation of the special symbol to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits, to the effect control unit 130, data indicating the special symbol variation time reduction setting, information for notifying the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 that the game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol determination is executed, the CPU 101 displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result.

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 101 causes the round indicator 48 to display the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

[Configuration of Production Control Unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets the production content based on data indicating the result of the special symbol determination and the like sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation key 27 may be received and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and an sound DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit that outputs the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. Based on the program stored in the ROM 152, the CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the effect button 26, and the movable accessory 7. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward, and the CPU 151 controls the drive of the motor for operating the effect button 26 to operate the effect button 26. When the effect button 26 is pressed by the player, the CPU 151 transmits information indicating that the effect button 26 is pressed to the effect control unit 130.

[Description of gaming state]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is a first probability (eg, 1/320), and a second probability in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than the first probability. There is a high probability gaming state (for example, 1/32).

  In addition, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming state without time saving and a gaming state with time saving. The game state with a short time has a relatively high probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination as compared to the game state without a short time (for example, 1 / 1.1). Further, in the game state with time reduction, the opening time of the electric tulip 17 when it is determined to be a hit is relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short ( For example, 2 seconds). In other words, in the gaming state with a short time, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, a normal symbol determination is performed, and it is a hit with a relatively high probability, and the second start port 12 is opened 1.8 seconds × 3 times. This makes it easier for the game ball to win. Also, in the game state with time saving, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared to the game state without time reduction.

  On the other hand, the game state without time reduction has a relatively low probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (for example, 1/20) as compared to the game state with a time reduction, and the electric tulip 17 in the case of being determined to be a win. Is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 time), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). That is, in the game mode without time saving, even if the game ball passes the gate 15 or the gate 16 and the normal symbol determination is performed, the probability of winning is relatively low, and the second start port 12 is 0.1 seconds. × Since it is opened only once, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 12.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and is set to a gaming state with time saving or a gaming state without time saving. Note that the low-probability gaming state and the short-timeless gaming state are referred to as “normal gaming state”, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially set to the normal gaming state. In addition, a high-probability gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state may be referred to as “probability changing gaming state”, and a low-probability gaming state and a time-reducing gaming state may be referred to as “time-shortening gaming state”.

[Description of jackpot design]
Next, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot symbol selected in accordance with a winning at each start opening and a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and it is determined that the game is a big win, any one of the big win symbols X1 to X5 is selected, and the first special symbol display after a predetermined time has elapsed. The instrument 41 is stopped and displayed. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is performed. When a game ball is won at the second start port 12 and it is determined that the game is a big win, any of the big win symbols Y1 to Y3 is selected, and the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is done. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is performed.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the first starting port 11, the jackpot symbol X1 is selected at a rate of 10%, and the jackpot symbol X2 is selected at a rate of 40%. The jackpot symbol X3 is selected at a rate, the jackpot symbol X4 is selected at a rate of 10%, and the jackpot symbol X5 is selected at a rate of 30%.

  When the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped, as a jackpot game, until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the number of game balls won in the jackpot 13 reaches ten, or 29 after the jackpot 13 is opened) (Until 5 seconds elapses), the long open round game in which the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed 16 times (16 rounds (indicated as “R”)). When the jackpot symbol X2 stops, a 4R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. After the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol X2 is stopped and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state (probability varying gaming state) until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is stopped may be referred to as “probable jackpot”.

  When the jackpot symbol X3 stops, for example, an 8R short open round game is performed. After the jackpot symbol X3 stops and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state (probability varying gaming state) until the next jackpot. Here, in the 1R short-open round game, since the opening time of the grand prize opening 13 is short (for example, it is opened for 0.01 seconds), in the big hit game with the jackpot symbol X3, the game ball almost wins the big prize opening 13 do not do. For this reason, the player can hardly obtain a prize ball, and the actual number of rounds is “0R”.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X3 is stopped may be referred to as “suddenly probable jackpot”.

  When the jackpot symbol X4 stops, after the 4R long open round game is performed, the game state shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a timeless gaming state (also referred to as a latent probability changing gaming state). The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X4 is stopped may be referred to as “latency probability variation jackpot”.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol X5 stops, after the long open round game of 8R is performed, it shifts to a low-probability gaming state and a gaming state with a short time (short-time gaming state). When the special symbol is changed 50 times after shifting to the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 1 returns to the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the second starting port 12, the jackpot symbol Y1 is selected at a rate of 40%, the jackpot symbol Y2 is selected at a rate of 30%, and the jackpot symbol at a rate of 30% The symbol Y3 is selected.

  When the jackpot symbol Y1 stops, a 16R long-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state until the next jackpot game.

  When the jackpot symbol Y2 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a timed gaming state until the next jackpot game.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol Y3 is stopped, after the 8R long open round game is performed, the game state shifts to a low-probability game state and a game state with a short time (time-short game state). When the special symbol is changed 50 times after shifting to the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 1 returns to the normal gaming state.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 6 and after is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” each time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset to an initial value.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. The starter switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114 or 115, and if a detection signal is input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1. And stored in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol process, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit is determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 117 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and 15 prize balls when a game ball is won at the big prize port 13. Pay out.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 in the start opening switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the big winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated by the processing in step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the first special symbol related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The right to make a decision will be withheld. As will be described in detail later, the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time. The result of the first special symbol determination is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process of step S205 is a determination process for the right of the first special symbol determination that is put on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a big win symbol, a variation pattern, etc., and generates pre-determination information indicating the determination result It is processing to do. Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the advance determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command set in step S206 is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the prior determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be generated as they are as prior determination information, and the prior determination information may be included in the pending command.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S208: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a pre-determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211), and stores a hold command including pre-determination information in the RAM 103. Set (step S212).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 101 determines whether the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Gmax (for example, 4) It is determined whether it is less than (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S304 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process in step S4 in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When determining that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the number of holds U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  The CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing following step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S431). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the processing of step S404 in FIG. 9, the big hit random number (step S2 of step S2) related to the holding ball obtained by subtracting the holding number U2 in the processing of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that of the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 of FIG. 9, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 determines the symbol random number based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of the jackpot symbols stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in step S2. To determine the jackpot symbol. Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a big hit (step S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S434).

  After the process of step S433 or the process of step S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 9, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a low-probability gaming state is based on whether or not a probability-changing gaming flag, which will be described later, is OFF (step S461). If it is determined that the current state is a low-probability gaming state (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is a timeless gaming state based on whether or not a time-saving gaming flag, which will be described later, is currently OFF (step S462). . When it is determined that the gaming state is not time-saving (step S462: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S463). When it is determined that the game state has time saving (step S462: NO), the CPU 101 sets a low-accuracy time reduction table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S464).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the low probability game state, that is, the game state is the high probability game state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game state with time saving is set (step S465). When it is determined that the gaming state with time saving is set (step S465: YES), the CPU 101 sets the highly accurate time saving table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S466), and when it is determined that the gaming state is not time saving (step S465: NO). ) The CPU 101 sets a latent probability table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S467).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which conditions for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are defined. Each variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns. The variation pattern selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the variation pattern selected when there is no reach, and the loss pattern The variation pattern selected when there is a reach is included.

  Following the processing of step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468). If the result of the jackpot determination is not a loss, that is, if the jackpot is a jackpot (step S468: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step 470.

  When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468: YES), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S469). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach based on the acquired reach random number. Then, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S470 following the process of step S469.

  In step S470, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. More specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big win, if it is a big win, if there is a loss, whether there is a reach, the value of U2 or U1 before being subtracted in step S403 or step S405, etc. Based on this, one variation pattern included in the variation pattern table is determined.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set in step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467. To do. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S471). After the process in step S471, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, and proceeds with the processes after step S409 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 9, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set in step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing the execution of the effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the measurement of the change time in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). As a result, in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the symbol (hit or symbol) corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol determination. Is notified. The change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is terminated, and the normal symbol process of step S5 in FIG. 6 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the process of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect during the jackpot game. The command is executed by the output process in step S9 of FIG. By being executed, it is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), “1” is subtracted from the short-time game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The time-shortage remaining game count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of special symbol determination) in which the game state with time-saving is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed. The Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Following the processing of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the short-time game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a gaming state with a time saving (whether or not the time saving gaming flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination pending number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102. Whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win is determined based on whether or not it matches (depending on whether or not the game is in a time-saving game state) (step S506). In the game state with time reduction, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win is higher than the game state without time reduction.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it determines with it being per long release (step S508: YES), CPU101 sets the symbol per long release to RAM103 (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long release (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short release in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S507, the processing in step S509, or the processing in step S510, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving gaming state is based on whether or not the time-saving gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. (Step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming state with time saving (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time to display the normal symbol variably on the normal symbol display 45, to 25 seconds, for example (step S512). . On the contrary, when it is determined that the gaming state with time saving is determined (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the variation display start (step S515). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. If it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S519). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. It sets (step S520). The auxiliary flag is set to “ON” and the electric tulip 17 described later is performed, whereby the electric tulip 17 is activated.

  When the process of step S520 is performed, when it is determined NO in the process of step S516, or when it is determined NO in the process of step S519, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” to R (indicating the current number of rounds in the jackpot game) according to the result of the jackpot determination process, A value, an opening pattern (opening time, opening number, etc.) of the special winning opening 13 are set (step S604).

  Here, the value of Rmax differs depending on the jackpot symbol. For example, in the case of the jackpot symbol X1, “16” is set to Rmax.

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds “1” to R and stores it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13 based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). After the process of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S608). If it is during ending (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If it is not ending (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the interval between round games (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610), and if it has elapsed (step S610: YES), then the processing of step S605 is performed. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  On the other hand, when it is not during the interval (step S609: NO), that is, when the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). If the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  Here, the round end condition of the long open round game is, for example, that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round in step S606, or that of this round in step S606. This is that the number of winning a game ball to the big winning opening after starting the opening control of the big winning opening has become a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied. In addition, the round end condition of the short open round game is that, for example, 0.01 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round.

  If the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening release control in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is equal to the maximum number of rounds set in step S604.

  If it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the big prize opening process.

  When it is determined that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed since the start of ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. When the process of step S614 is executed, or when the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning a prize mouth process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot of this time is a highly probable jackpot with a transition to the high probability gaming state (step S630). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot due to any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y2. If it is a highly probable hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability variable game flag to ON (step S631), and sets Xmax to the high probability game remaining count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set for X, the game is effectively controlled in the high-probability gaming state until the next jackpot.

  When the process of step S632 is performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a latent jackpot (jackpot symbol X4) (step S633). When it is determined NO in step S633, the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to ON (step S634), and sets Jmax to the short time game remaining number J (step S635). Here, Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax. Also, since a very large value Jmax is set for J, the game is effectively controlled in a game state with a time-saving until the next big hit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined NO in step S630, the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to ON (step S636) and sets “50” to the short time game remaining count J (step S637).

  If the process of step S635 is performed, if the process of step S637 is performed, or if YES is determined in step S633, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S702). S703). When it is determined that the long opening has been reached (step S703: YES), the CPU 101 performs, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 seconds and then opening it for 5.5 seconds once. The operation pattern is set in the RAM 103 (step S707).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not per long release (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-short game state is set by determining whether or not the time-short game flag is ON (step S704).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming state with time saving (step S704: NO), for example, the CPU 101 sets an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state with time saving is in effect (step S704: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. Is set in the RAM 103 (step S706).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Outline of presentation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
(First embodiment)
Next, characteristic effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, during the change of the special symbol, there may be a specific effect with a higher degree of expectation for the jackpot than usual, and a predetermined effect is performed before the specific effect is developed. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flow of effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the effect control when the suggestion effect is performed in the progress effect of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, in this embodiment, a progress effect that can proceed from one stage to the next stage is performed. The progress effect is an effect (notice effect) that is performed before a specific effect (for example, a reach effect) that expects the player to win a jackpot, and a suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect is performed at each stage of the progress effect. .

  For example, in the first stage of the progress effect, a suggestion effect that suggests a specific effect is performed. Although details will be described later, there are a plurality of types of specific effects, and the degree of expectation (reliability: probability of winning a big jackpot) varies depending on the specific effects. In the suggestion effect in the first stage, an effect is performed as to whether or not a specific effect among a plurality of specific effects is executed. For example, as shown to FIG. 18 (A), in the 1st step of a progress effect, the 1st suggestion effect which suggests whether a 1st specific effect is performed is performed. And when the production | presentation effect which alert | reports that a 1st specific production | presentation is performed as a result of the said 1st suggestion production | presentation is performed when the production | generation of a 1st step is complete | finished, while a progress production | production is complete | finished, a 1st specific production | generation is complete | finished. Production is performed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the suggestion effect in the first stage, when the notification effect for notifying that the first specific effect is executed is not performed, the effect progresses to the second stage (FIG. 18B). In the second stage, a second suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the second specific effect among a plurality of specific effects is executed is performed. When the second stage effect ends, as a result of the second suggestion effect, if a notification effect that notifies that the second specific effect is executed is performed, the progress effect ends and the second specific effect is Executed.

  As a result of the suggestion effect in the second stage, when the notification effect informing that the second specific effect is executed is not performed, the effect may proceed to the third stage.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect which suggests whether a specific effect is performed in each step of the progress effect which can be progressed in steps is performed, and as a result of the suggestion effect, the suggested specification When the execution of the effect is notified, the suggested specific effect is executed. On the other hand, if execution of the suggested specific effect is not notified as a result of the suggestion effect, the effect proceeds to the next stage.

  Note that the types of specific effects suggested in each stage of the progress effect may be different, or the same specific effects may be suggested in a plurality of stages. For example, a suggestion effect that suggests the same specific effect may be performed in the first stage and the third stage, or a suggestion effect that suggests a different specific effect may be performed in each of the first to third stages. .

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a specific effect in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, the types of specific effects include a notice effect A, a notice effect B, an SP reach effect, an SPSP reach effect, a RUSH reach effect, a zone effect A, and a zone effect B.

  The notice effect A is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination related to the special symbol that is currently fluctuating is a big hit. The fact that the notice effect A is performed indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is “low” (for example, 1%). The notice effect B is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol that is currently fluctuating is a big hit. Performing the notice effect B indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is “medium” (for example, 10%), and the degree of expectation is higher than when the notice effect A is performed.

  The notice effect A and the notice effect B are effects performed during the change of the special symbol, and are performed before a predetermined timing (for example, the timing when the reach effect is performed).

  The SP reach effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol that is currently fluctuating was a big hit. The SP reach effect is a kind of reach effect, and the SP reach effect indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is “medium” (for example, 10% to 20% or more). Here, “reach effect” means that, as will be described later, two decorative symbols (for example, left and right decorative symbols) out of three decorative symbols 51 (see FIG. 23) are stopped at the same kind of symbols. This is an effect in which the decorative symbols vary, and is an effect that causes the player to expect that the three decorative symbols are stopped together with the same type of symbols and the jackpot is notified. In the SP reach effect, in addition to the effect using such a decorative pattern, for example, a movie effect using a predetermined character is performed.

  The SPSP reach effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol that is currently fluctuating was a big hit. The SPSP reach production is a kind of reach production, which is a further development than the SP reach production, and has a higher expectation than the SP reach production. Performing SPSP reach production indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is “high” (for example, 30% to 50% or more). Note that the SPSP reach production time is longer than the SP reach production.

  The RUSH reach effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol that is currently fluctuating is a specific jackpot. The RUSH reach production is a kind of reach production, and the fact that the RUSH reach production is performed indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is “medium” (for example, 10% to 20% or more).

  Specifically, the RUSH reach effect indicates that the jackpot (for example, jackpot symbol X1, X2) that shifts to a state advantageous to the player (probability game state) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is notified. Production. For example, in the special symbol determination, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol X5 does not involve a transition to the probability variation gaming state, the RUSH reach effect is not selected, and the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is selected. On the other hand, in the special symbol determination, when it is determined that the jackpot (the jackpot symbol X1, X2) with the transition to the probability variation gaming state, the RUSH reach effect, the SP reach effect, or the SPSP reach effect is selected. In this way, by changing the specific effect selected according to the type of the jackpot symbol, when the jackpot is notified in the case where the RUSH reach effect is executed, the game always shifts to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game. . On the other hand, when the jackpot is notified when the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is executed, after the jackpot game, the game shifts to the probability change gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

  The RUSH reach effect may be an effect suggesting that the jackpot symbol X3 or the jackpot symbol X4 is a jackpot. In addition, the RUSH reach production may be an effect that suggests that the player has a big jackpot (big jackpot symbol X1) with a large number of winning balls.

  In addition, the RUSH reach production does not indicate that the jackpot for shifting to the probability variation gaming state is confirmed when the jackpot is notified, but also indicates that there is a high possibility of being a jackpot for transition to the probability variation gaming state. Good. That is, in the above, when the jackpot is notified when the RUSH reach effect is executed, the probability transition game state is assumed after the jackpot game with a probability of 100%. However, in other embodiments, the RUSH reach effect is performed. When the jackpot is notified when the game is executed, the game may be shifted to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game with a high probability (for example, 80% to 90%). In this case, the RUSH reach effect is easy to select when it is a jackpot to shift to the probability-changing gaming state, and is difficult to select when it is a jackpot to shift to the short-time gaming state.

  The zone effect A is an effect that suggests whether or not there is a big hit in the right of special symbol determination that is currently reserved (variation of special symbols related to reservation). The fact that the zone effect A is performed indicates that the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit is “medium” (for example, 10% to 20%) in the variation of the special symbol after the next. Here, the zone effect is an effect performed over fluctuations of one or more special symbols, and is an effect that makes the player expect a big hit. For example, in the zone effect, the background image of the liquid crystal display 5 is switched to a special image, or a predetermined character appears, so that the player can recognize that the zone effect is being executed. For example, when a game ball wins a start opening during the change of a special symbol, the right of special symbol determination is suspended, and whether or not the right is a big hit is determined (preliminary determination). The zone effect is performed based on the result of the prior determination.

  The zone effect B is an effect that suggests whether or not there is a big hit in the right of special symbol determination that is currently reserved (variation of the special symbol related to reservation). Zone effect B is an effect with a higher expectation than zone effect A. The fact that the zone effect B is performed indicates that the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit is “high” (for example, 40% to 50%) in the variation of the special symbol after the next. Hereinafter, the zone effect A and the zone effect B may be collectively referred to as “zone effect”.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that which specific effect is performed by the progress effect on the assumption that a plurality of specific effects shown in FIG. 19 are performed. The combinations of specific effects suggested by the progress effects are classified into the following several types.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a first type of progress effect, in which the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are suggested by the progress effect. As shown in FIG. 20, in the first stage of the progress effect, the suggestion effect is performed as to whether or not the SPSP reach effect indicating that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is “high” is executed. As a result of the suggestion effect, the SPSP reach effect is obtained. In the case where the notification effect for notifying that is executed is not performed, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, a suggestion effect is performed as to whether or not an SP reach effect that is less expected than the SPSP reach effect is executed. Then, as a result of the effect, a notification effect for notifying that the SP reach effect is executed is performed, and the SP reach effect is executed.

  In this way, the progress effect suggests an SP reach effect with a relatively low degree of expectation for the jackpot and an SPSP reach effect with a relatively high degree of expectation for the jackpot. Specifically, when the execution of the SP reach effect having a relatively low degree of expectation for the jackpot is determined in the current special symbol variation, the SP reach effect and the SPSP are executed before the SP reach effect is executed. Both reach effects are suggested at each stage of the progress effect (whether or not they are executed).

  That is, when the SP reach effect is determined, an effect indicating whether or not the SPSP reach effect has a higher expectation than that is performed in the first stage of the progress effect. Proceed to the stage. And after the effect which shows whether it develops to SP reach production in a 2nd step is performed, SP reach production is performed. As a result, even if a relatively low expectation SP reach production is determined, it is possible to expect a relatively high expectation SPSP reach production prior to the development of the SP reach production, improving the interest. Can be made.

  In FIG. 20, the SPSP reach effect is suggested in the first stage and the SP reach effect is suggested in the second stage. However, the SP reach effect is suggested in the first stage, and in the second stage. An effect pattern that suggests an SPSP reach effect may be prepared. For example, when the SPSP reach effect is determined, an effect indicating whether or not to develop into the SP reach effect is performed in the first stage. When the process proceeds to the second stage, the SPSP reach effect is developed in the second stage. Whether or not is directed. Thereby, it can be made to expect a player that a progress effect progresses and it develops to a higher expectation effect.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a second type of progress effect, in which the SP reach effect and the RUSH reach effect are suggested by the progress effect. As shown in FIG. 21, an effect indicating whether or not the SP reach effect is executed is performed in the first stage of the progress effect, and a notification effect that informs that the SP reach effect is executed as a result of the effect is provided. If not performed, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. In the second stage, an effect indicating whether or not the RUSH reach effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, the RUSH reach effect is executed after the notification effect for notifying that the RUSH reach effect is executed.

  In addition, in the first stage of the progress effect, an effect indicating whether or not the RUSH reach effect is performed is performed, and as a result of the effect, the notification effect for notifying that the RUSH reach effect is performed is not performed. The progress effect proceeds to the second stage. In the second stage, an effect indicating whether or not the SP reach effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, a notification effect for notifying that the SP reach effect is executed is performed, and the SP reach effect is executed.

  As described above, the RUSH reach effect is an effect performed when a specific jackpot (a jackpot with a transition to a probable game state; jackpot symbol X1, X2) is determined, and a specific jackpot is selected from a plurality of jackpots. This is an effect that suggests whether or not it is a big hit. The SP reach effect is an effect that is performed when a jackpot other than the specific jackpot and the jackpot (the jackpot symbol X5) is determined, and is simply an effect that suggests whether or not it is a jackpot.

  In this way, by performing the RUSH reach effect in the first stage of the progress effect, it is possible to expect a jackpot that is advantageous to the player after the jackpot game, and even if the RUSH reach effect is not executed, the progress effect is displayed. By proceeding to the second stage, a big hit can be expected. In addition, by performing the SP reach effect in the first stage of the progress effect, even if the SP reach effect is expected and the SP reach effect is not executed, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, so that the player after the jackpot game It is possible to expect a jackpot that will be in an advantageous gaming state. In this way, in the example shown in FIG. 21, it is possible to ask which production will be developed, and to improve the interest.

  Note that the degree of expectation of the RUSH reach production may be the same as the SP reach production (expectation “medium”) or may be different (expectation “high” or expectation “low”).

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a third type of progress effect, in which a zone effect and an SP reach effect are suggested by the progress effect. As shown in FIG. 22, in the first stage of the progress effect, an effect as to whether or not the zone effect is executed is performed, and as a result of the effect, the notification effect for notifying that the zone effect is executed is not performed. If this is the case, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, the effect of whether or not the SP reach effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, the SP reach effect is executed after the notification effect that notifies that the SP reach effect is executed is performed.

  In addition, when the SP reach effect is performed in the first stage of the progress effect, the notification effect for notifying that the SP reach effect is executed is not performed as a result of the effect. The progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, the effect of whether or not the zone effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, the zone effect is executed after the notification effect that notifies that the zone effect is executed is performed.

  In this way, the SP effect production that expects to be a big hit in the current special symbol variation and the zone production that is expected to be a big hit in the subsequent special symbol variation are suggested by the progress production. As a result, it is possible to expect a jackpot in the current special symbol variation or the subsequent special symbol variation.

  Next, an example of a specific effect of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when the execution of the SP reach effect is notified in the second stage of the progress effect when the SP reach effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the decorative design 51, the reserved image 521, and the reserved image 522 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, and a changing area 53 is provided on the screen. The decorative symbol 51 is composed of three decorative symbols displayed in three regions (left region, middle region, and right region). The decorative symbol 51 is an effect symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol determination. When the special symbol starts to fluctuate, the variation starts, and when the special symbol fluctuates, the variation stops. The reserved images 521 and 522 are images indicating the special symbol determination suspension.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, when the special symbol determination corresponding to the reserved image 521 is performed, the special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the reserved image 521 enters the fluctuating region 53 according to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. As it moves, the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate. Then, a progress effect is performed, and a first stage effect of the progress effect is performed (FIG. 23B). Specifically, in the progress effect, an image as the camera advances in the depth direction of the screen flows, and an image 541 suggesting the SPSP reach effect appears. Then, display is performed such that the moving speed of the camera decreases and the image 541 gradually expands (FIG. 23C). When the image 541 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen, it is notified that the SPSP reach effect is executed. That is, in the state of FIG. 23C, it is asked whether or not the image 541 is displayed on the entire screen and develops into the SPSP reach effect.

  After the state of FIG. 23C, when the image 541 is not displayed on the full screen and the display is performed such that the camera advances so as to pass through the image 541 (FIG. 23D), the image 541 is displayed. The progress effect progresses to the next second stage without developing into the SPSP reach effect corresponding to. Specifically, display is performed such that the camera further proceeds in the depth direction of the screen, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, an image 542 suggesting the SP reach effect appears (FIG. 23E). Then, display is performed such that the moving speed of the camera decreases and the image 542 gradually expands (FIG. 23F). Next, the image 542 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen, and it is notified that the SP reach effect is executed (FIG. 23 (G)). Thereafter, the SP reach effect is started, and the reach effect using the decorative design 51 is performed. Then, as a result of the SP reach production, a jackpot or loss is notified (FIG. 23 (H)).

  FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are diagrams illustrating an example of an effect when the execution of the RUSH reach effect is notified in the third stage of the progress effect when the RUSH reach effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 24, after the special symbol starts to change (FIG. 24A), a first stage effect of the progress effect is performed, and an image 543 suggesting a zone effect appears (FIG. 24B). Then, a display that gradually enlarges the image 543 is performed, and an effect that indicates whether the image 543 is displayed on the entire screen (an effect that indicates whether or not to develop into a zone effect) is performed (FIG. 24). (C)). As a result of the effect, the image 543 is not displayed on the entire screen, and the progress effect proceeds to the second stage (FIG. 24D). When a predetermined time elapses, an image 542 suggesting an SP reach effect appears (FIG. 24E), and an effect is made to indicate whether or not the image 542 is displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 24F). . As a result of the effect, the image 542 is not displayed on the entire screen, and the progress effect proceeds to the third stage (FIG. 24G). When a predetermined time further elapses, an image 544 indicating a RUSH reach effect appears (FIG. 24 (H)), and an effect is made to indicate whether the image 544 is displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 25 (A)). ). Then, as a result of the effect, the image 544 is displayed on the entire screen, and it is notified that the RUSH reach effect is executed (FIG. 25B). Thereafter, the RUSH reach production is started (FIG. 25C). For example, in the RUSH reach production, the reach production using the “7” symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot of 16R is performed. When the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, three of the same types of decorative symbols are gathered and the probability variation jackpot is notified (FIG. 25 (D)), and when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss, Three of the same type of decorative symbols are not aligned, and a loss is reported (FIG. 25E).

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the execution of the zone effect is notified in the first stage of the progress effect when the zone effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 26, after the special symbol starts to change (FIG. 26A), the first stage effect of the progress effect is performed, and an image 543 suggesting the zone effect appears (FIG. 26B). Then, a display that gradually enlarges the image 543 is performed, and an effect (whether or not an effect that indicates whether or not the image 543 is developed into a zone effect) is performed (FIG. 26). (C)). Then, as a result of the effect, the image 543 is displayed on the full screen (FIG. 26D). Specifically, an image 543 indicating the background image of the zone effect is displayed on the entire screen, and characters “Zone rush” indicating the start of the zone effect are displayed. In addition, with the start of the zone effect, the variation of the special symbol this time ends, and the decorative symbol 51 stops in a lost manner.

  Then, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol related to the next reserved image 522, the decoration symbol 51 starts to change (FIG. 26E). Here, an image 55 written as “in zone” indicating that the zone effect is being performed is displayed on the screen (FIG. 26F). Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the change of the special symbol, two similar types of decorative symbols are gathered and a reach effect is performed (FIG. 26G), and, for example, a jackpot is notified as a result of the reach effect ( FIG. 26 (H)).

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform the above-described effect will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern for performing an effect including a progress effect according to the first embodiment. FIG. 28 is a time chart of each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the variation patterns P1 to P3 are variation patterns that are selected when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss.

  When the variation pattern P1 is selected, the progress effect ends in the first stage, and the loss is notified. Specifically, when the variation pattern P1 is selected, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), notification of the determination of the loss is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation. At the time of finalizing notification, there are a case where the losing is simply notified (referred to as “simple losing”) and the case where the start of the zone effect is notified. In other words, when it is determined in advance that a jackpot is included in the hold, or when it is determined in advance that a performance with a high expectation for the jackpot is performed in the hold, the current special symbol When the variation pattern P1 is selected in accordance with the variation, a display indicating the start of the zone effect as shown in FIG. 26D is performed at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In such a case, the first stage effect of the above-described progress effect is performed during the change of the special symbol corresponding to the change pattern P1. Specifically, an image 543 that suggests a zone effect appears on the screen, and an effect is given as to whether or not the image 543 is displayed on the full screen, and the image 543 is displayed on the full screen. Even if the variation pattern P1 is selected, if the jackpot is not included in the hold, or if there is no high expectation for the jackpot in the hold, the zone effect is suggested. The image 543 to be displayed is not displayed on the full screen. In this case, in the first stage of the progress effect, an image 543 that suggests the zone effect, an image 542 that suggests the SP reach effect, an image that suggests the SPSP reach effect, an image that suggests the RUSH reach effect, and the like are displayed. These images are not displayed on the full screen, but are simply notified of the loss using the decorative pattern 51.

  When the variation pattern P2 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and the loss is notified. As shown in FIG. 28 (B), images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, etc. are displayed in the first stage of the progress effects, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but as described above. By slipping through (first pass through), the progress effect progresses to the second stage. Then, also in the second stage, similarly, an effect is given that displays whether an image suggesting a specific effect is displayed and displayed on the entire screen. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the loss is finally notified. Even in this case, similarly to the variation pattern P1, there are a case where an image suggesting a zone effect is displayed on the entire screen and a case where a simple loss occurs.

  Further, when the variation pattern P3 is selected, the progress effect is advanced to the third stage, and the loss is notified. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), the progress effect progresses to the third stage after two pass-through effects. In the third stage, there are a case where an image suggesting a zone effect is displayed on the entire screen and a case where a simple loss occurs.

  For example, when the variation pattern P3 is selected, an image 541 that suggests an SPSP reach effect appears in the first stage of the progress effect, and an effect is given that indicates whether or not the image 541 is displayed on the entire screen. As a result of the effect, the progress effect progresses to the second stage after passing through as described above (first pass). Then, in the second stage, an image 542 that suggests an SP reach effect appears, and an effect is given that indicates whether the image 542 is displayed on the entire screen. As a result of the effect, the progress effect passes through the third stage as described above (second pass-through). In the third stage, finally, the loss is simply notified. As described above, even when the loss is notified, whether the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are performed is indicated by performing the progress effect up to the third stage.

  On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns P4 and P5 are fluctuation patterns in which the SP reach effect is executed. Each of the variation patterns P4 and P5 includes a variation pattern in which the jackpot is finally notified and a variation pattern in which the loss is finally notified, and an effect corresponding to each variation pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P4 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (D)). Specifically, images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed in the first stage of the progress effects, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but As shown above, the progress effect progresses to the second stage. When proceeding to the second stage, an image suggesting the SP reach effect appears, and the image is displayed on the entire screen, so that the SP reach effect is executed. And SP reach production is performed.

  When the variation pattern P5 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 28E). Specifically, images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed in the first stage of the progress effects, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but As shown above, the progress effect progresses to the second stage. Similarly, in the second stage, images suggesting a zone effect, an SP reach effect, an SPSP reach effect, a RUSH reach effect, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but pass through as described above. (2nd pass-through), the progress effect progresses to the third stage. When proceeding to the third stage, an image suggesting an SP reach effect appears, and the image is displayed on the entire screen to notify that the SP reach effect is executed. And SP reach production is performed.

  The fluctuation patterns P6 and P7 are fluctuation patterns in which the SPSP reach effect is executed. Each of the variation patterns P6 and P7 includes a variation pattern in which the jackpot is finally notified and a variation pattern in which the loss is finally notified, and an effect corresponding to each variation pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P6 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (F)). Specifically, images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed in the first stage of the progress effects, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but As shown above, the progress effect progresses to the second stage. When the process proceeds to the second stage, an image suggesting the SPSP reach effect appears, and the image is displayed on the entire screen to notify that the SPSP reach effect is executed. And SPSP reach production is performed.

  When the variation pattern P7 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (G)). Specifically, images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed in the first stage of the progress effects, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but As shown above, the progress effect progresses to the second stage. Similarly, in the second stage, images suggesting a zone effect, an SP reach effect, an SPSP reach effect, a RUSH reach effect, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but pass through as described above. (2nd pass-through), the progress effect progresses to the third stage. When proceeding to the third stage, an image suggesting an SPSP reach effect appears, and the image is displayed on the entire screen to notify that the SPSP reach effect is executed. And SPSP reach production is performed.

  The fluctuation patterns P8 and P9 are fluctuation patterns in which a RUSH reach effect is executed. Each of the variation patterns P8 and P9 includes a variation pattern in which the jackpot is finally notified and a variation pattern in which the loss is finally notified, and an effect corresponding to each variation pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P8 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the RUSH reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (H)). Specifically, images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed in the first stage of the progress effects, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but As shown above, the progress effect progresses to the second stage. When proceeding to the second stage, an image suggesting a RUSH reach effect appears, and the image is displayed on the entire screen to notify that the RUSH reach effect is executed. And a RUSH reach production is performed.

  Further, when the variation pattern P9 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the RUSH reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (I)). Images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed in the first stage of the progress effects, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but pass through as described above. (First pass-through), the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Similarly, in the second stage, images suggesting a zone effect, an SP reach effect, an SPSP reach effect, a RUSH reach effect, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, but pass through as described above. (2nd pass-through), the progress effect progresses to the third stage. When proceeding to the third stage, an image suggesting a RUSH reach effect appears, and the image is displayed on the entire screen to notify that the RUSH reach effect is executed. And a RUSH reach production is performed.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, a progress effect that can proceed in stages is performed. Specifically, in each stage of the progress effect, a suggestion effect suggesting any one of the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, the RUSH reach effect, and the zone effect is performed. As a result of the suggestion effect, when it is notified that the specific effect is executed, the suggested specific effect is performed and the progress effect ends. As a result of the suggestion effect, if it is not notified that the specific effect is executed, the progress effect proceeds to the next stage. The progress effect may have a higher degree of expectation for the jackpot as the stage progresses, or may be independent of the degree of expectation and the number of stages. That is, the progress effect is an effect that progresses step by step, but the steps may not be hierarchical according to the degree of expectation.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the effects of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a flow of effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the effect control when the suggestion effect is performed in the progress effect of the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, also in the second embodiment, a progress effect that can proceed from one stage to the next stage is performed. The progress effect is an effect (notice effect) that is performed before the specific effect is performed, and a suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect is performed at each stage of the progress effect.

  For example, in the progress effect of the second embodiment, a pseudo-change effect that causes the decorative symbol 51 to fluctuate and stop in a pseudo manner is performed, and in the pseudo-change effect, a suggestion effect that suggests a specific effect is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, when the first stage of the progress effect is started, a first suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the first specific effect is executed is performed. For example, the first suggestion effect is performed by playing a predetermined music piece, and the music suggesting the first specific effect is played from the start of the first stage to the end of the first stage. When the first stage effect ends, for example, when reach is established (the same kind of decorative symbols on the left and right stops), the progress effect ends and the first specific effect is executed.

  On the other hand, if the reach is not established at the end of the first stage, the decorative symbol 51 may be falsely stopped at the chance. Here, the “chance eye” means that the decorative symbol 51 is pseudo-stopped (or stopped) with a specific stop pattern. After the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance, the production proceeds to the second stage. In the second stage of the progress effect, a second suggestion effect indicating whether or not the second specific effect is executed is performed. For example, the second suggestion effect is performed by reproducing a music piece different from the first stage, and the music suggesting the second specific effect is reproduced from the start of the second stage to the end of the second stage. Then, when reach is established at the end of the second stage effect, the progress effect ends and the second specific effect is executed.

  When the second stage of the production ends, if the reach is not achieved and the decorative symbol 51 stops at the chance, the production may further proceed to the third stage. At each stage, when the reach is not established and the decorative pattern 51 does not stop at the chance, the progress effect ends and the specific effect is not performed, and the loss is notified.

  In each stage of the progress effect, the decorative symbol 51 may be pseudo-stopped several times at chances. For example, in the first stage of the progress effect, after the decorative symbol 51 fluctuates and a predetermined time elapses (for example, two seconds later), the decorative symbol 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance, and the decorative symbol 51 further fluctuates. After such a pseudo variation and a pseudo stop at every predetermined time are repeated twice, for example, when the decorative symbol 51 is pseudo-stopped at a chance in the third pseudo variation of the decorative symbol 51, the process proceeds to the second stage. . On the other hand, when reach is established in the third pseudo variation of the decorative pattern 51, the progress effect is ended, and the specific effect suggested in the first stage is executed.

  Also in the progress effect of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the suggestion effect suggesting the specific effect shown in FIG. 19 is performed at each stage, and there are types as shown in FIGS. That is, in the first type, as the progress effect progresses, an SP reach effect that has a relatively low expectation that is a big hit in the current special symbol variation and an SPSP reach effect that has a relatively high expectation, Suggested (Figure 20). Further, in the second type, an SP reach effect that can be executed with a specific jackpot or other than a specific jackpot and a RUSH reach effect that can be executed in the case of a specific jackpot are suggested as the progress effect progresses. (FIG. 21). Also, in the third type, as the progress production progresses, the SP reach production that expects to be a big hit in the current special symbol variation and the next special symbol variation is expected to be a big hit. A zone production is suggested.

  Next, an example of a specific effect of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when the execution of the SP reach effect is notified in the second stage of the progress effect when the SP reach effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the liquid crystal display 5 displays a decorative pattern 51, a reserved image 521, and a reserved image 522.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, when the special symbol determination corresponding to the reserved image 521 is performed, the special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the reserved image 521 enters the changing region 53 in accordance with the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. As it moves, the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate. Then, a progress effect is performed, and a first stage effect of the progress effect is performed (FIG. 31B). Specifically, music suggesting SPSP reach production flows with the start of the first stage of progress performance. Further, an image suggesting the SPSP reach effect may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 together with the music. While the first stage effect is being performed, an effect (song, image, etc.) suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 31C). When the predetermined time elapses, when the first stage effect ends, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance (FIG. 31D), and it is determined that the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Here, in the state shown in FIG. 31 (D), the special symbol is changing, and the decorative symbol 51 is not completely stopped, but is slightly changed in the vertical direction, for example.

  Note that when the first stage effect ends, reach may be established and the SPSP reach effect may be executed. That is, in the state of FIG. 31 (B) to FIG. 31 (C), whether or not reach is established (whether or not the SPSP reach effect is developed) is achieved by performing an effect that suggests the SPSP reach effect. Be beaten.

  When the chance is stopped as shown in FIG. 31D, the production proceeds to the second stage (FIG. 31E). Specifically, music suggesting the SP reach effect flows with the start of the second stage of the progress effect. Further, an image suggesting the SP reach effect may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 together with the music. While the second stage effect is being performed, an effect (song, image, etc.) suggesting the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 31F).

  Then, when reach is established when the second stage effect ends (FIG. 31G), the SP reach effect suggested in the second stage is executed (FIG. 31H).

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when a zone effect is suggested in the first stage of the progress effect when there is a hold for which execution of the SPSP reach effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 32, after the special symbol change starts (FIG. 32 (A)), the first stage effect of the progress effect is performed, and the effect suggesting the zone effect is performed (FIGS. 32 (B) to (B)). C)). Then, as shown in FIG. 32D, when the first stage of the progress effect ends, the decorative symbol 51 stops at the chance (main stop). Here, the “main stop” means that the decorative symbol 51 does not fluctuate slightly as in the pseudo stop described above, and the decorative symbol 51 stops completely. In the state shown in FIG. 32 (D), the variation of the special symbol is complete. At the stage of FIG. 32D, it is notified that the zone effect suggested in the first stage is started. For example, the display mode of the decorative symbol 51 may be different between the state in which the decorative symbol 51 shown in FIG. 32D is fully stopped and the state in which the decorative symbol 51 shown in FIG. These may be easily distinguishable by other effects. In other words, the player can recognize whether the progress effect ends in the first stage and the specific effect is performed or the progress effect proceeds to the second stage due to the difference in the aspect of the effect when the first step ends. It becomes.

  It should be noted that, when the progress effect ends in the first stage and the specific effect is performed, and when the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, the aspect of the effect when the first stage ends is the same or difficult to identify. May be.

  Subsequent to FIG. 32 (D), the next special symbol change is started and the zone effect is started (FIG. 32 (E)). For example, during the zone effect, a dedicated background image is displayed, or a predetermined character appears (FIGS. 32E to 32F). When a predetermined time elapses, reach is established (FIG. 32 (G)), and, for example, an SPSP reach effect is executed (FIG. 32 (H)).

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform the above-described effect will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern for performing an effect including a progress effect according to the second embodiment. FIG. 34 is a time chart of each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the variation patterns P11 to P13 are variation patterns that are selected when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss.

  When the variation pattern P11 is selected, the progress effect ends in the first stage, and the loss is notified. Specifically, when the variation pattern P11 is selected, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), the first stage of production is started in response to the start of variation of the special symbol. A suggestion effect that suggests any one of an effect, an SP reach effect, an SPSP reach effect, a RUSH reach effect, or the like is performed. Loss is confirmed and notified after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation. At the time of finalizing notification, there are a case where a losing is simply notified (referred to as “simple losing”) and a case where the execution of the zone effect is notified. In other words, when it is determined in advance that a jackpot is included in the hold, or when it is determined in advance that a performance with a high expectation for the jackpot is performed in the hold, the current special symbol When the variation pattern P11 is selected by the variation, the decoration symbol 51 is stopped at the chance as shown in FIG. 32D when the variation of the special symbol is completed. At this time, a display indicating the start of the zone effect may be performed at the end of the change. During the variation of the special symbol based on the variation pattern P11, the above-described first-stage effect of the progress effect is performed. Specifically, music suggesting the zone effect flows from the start to the end of the first stage of the progress effect, or an image suggesting the zone effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Even if the fluctuation pattern P11 is selected, if the jackpot is not included in the hold, or if there is no high expectation for the jackpot in the hold, the change in the special symbol At the end, the decorative pattern 51 does not stop at the chance. In this case, the losing is simply notified using the decorative design 51.

  When the variation pattern P12 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and the loss is notified (FIG. 34 (B)). Specifically, an effect suggesting a specific effect (one of zone effect, SP reach effect, etc.) is performed in the first stage of the progress effect, and the decorative pattern 51 is simulated at the chance as described above. Stops (1st chance) and progress effect progresses to the second stage. Then, similarly in the second stage, an effect suggesting a specific effect is performed. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the loss is finally notified. Even in this case, similarly to the variation pattern P1, there are a case where the execution of the zone effect is notified and a case where simple loss occurs.

  Further, when the variation pattern P3 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and the loss is notified (FIG. 34C). Specifically, as described above, after the decorative pattern 51 is stopped twice at the chance, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage. In the third stage, there are a case where the execution of the zone effect is notified and a case where a simple loss occurs. For example, an effect suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed in the first stage of the progress effect, the decorative design 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance (first chance), and the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. In the second stage, an effect suggesting the SP reach effect is performed, the decorative design 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance (first chance), and the progress effect proceeds to the third stage. In the third stage, the loss is simply notified.

  On the other hand, the fluctuation patterns P14 and P15 are fluctuation patterns in which the SP reach effect is executed. Each of the variation patterns P14 and P15 includes a variation pattern in which the jackpot is finally notified and a variation pattern in which the loss is finally notified, and an effect corresponding to each variation pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P14 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 34D). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed, and the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance time as described above (the first chance event), and the progress effect is first. Proceed in two stages. When proceeding to the second stage, an effect suggesting the SP reach effect is performed, and the reach is established (the SP reach effect is determined). And SP reach production is performed.

  When the variation pattern P15 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 34E). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting the zone effect is performed, and the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance time as described above (one chance time), and the progress effect is the second. Proceed to the stage. Further, in the second stage, for example, an effect suggesting a RUSH reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance (second chance), and the progress effect proceeds to the third stage. When proceeding to the third stage, an effect suggesting the SP reach effect is performed, and the reach is established (the SP reach effect is determined). And SP reach production is performed.

  The fluctuation patterns P16 and P17 are fluctuation patterns in which the SPSP reach effect is executed. Each of the variation patterns P16 and P17 includes a variation pattern in which the jackpot is finally notified and a variation pattern in which the loss is finally notified, and an effect corresponding to each variation pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P16 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (F)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting the SP reach effect is performed, and the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance as described above (one chance chance), and the progress effect is first. Proceed in two stages. When proceeding to the second stage, an effect suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed, and the reach is established (the SPSP reach effect is determined). And SPSP reach production is performed.

  When the variation pattern P17 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (G)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting the SP reach effect is performed, and the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance as described above (one chance chance), and the progress effect is first. Proceed in two stages. Further, in the second stage, for example, an effect suggesting a RUSH reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance (second chance), and the progress effect proceeds to the third stage. When proceeding to the third stage, an effect suggesting an SPSP reach effect is performed, and reach is established (the SPSP reach effect is determined). And SPSP reach production is performed.

  The fluctuation patterns P18 and P19 are fluctuation patterns in which a RUSH reach effect is executed. Each of the variation patterns P18 and P19 includes a variation pattern in which the jackpot is finally notified and a variation pattern in which the loss is finally notified, and an effect corresponding to each variation pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P18 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the RUSH reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (H)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting the SP reach effect is performed, and the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance as described above (one chance chance), and the progress effect is first. Proceed in two stages. When proceeding to the second stage, an effect suggesting a RUSH reach effect is performed, and reach is established (the RUSH reach effect is determined). And a RUSH reach production is performed.

  When the variation pattern P19 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the RUSH reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (I)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting the zone effect is performed, and the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance time as described above (one chance time), and the progress effect is the second. Proceed to the stage. Further, in the second stage, for example, an effect that suggests an SP reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance (second chance), and the progress effect proceeds to the third stage. When proceeding to the third stage, an effect suggesting a RUSH reach effect is performed, and reach is established (the RUSH reach effect is determined). And a RUSH reach production is performed.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, a progress effect that can proceed in stages is performed. Specifically, at each stage of the progress effect, a suggestion effect suggesting any one of the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, the RUSH reach effect, the zone effect, and the like is performed. If a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, reach is established) when a certain stage of the progress effect is completed, the suggested specific effect is performed and the progress effect is ended, and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, a chance eye) ) Go from one stage to the next. The progress effect may have a higher degree of expectation for the jackpot as the stage progresses, or may be independent of the degree of expectation and the number of stages. That is, the progress effect is an effect that progresses step by step, but the steps may not be hierarchical according to the degree of expectation.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit 130]
Next, details of effect control based on various commands from the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following description, it is assumed that each process shown in FIGS. 35 to 38 is performed by the effect control unit 130. However, part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp. It may be executed by any of the control units 150. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 35 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 first executes command reception processing (step S1001). The command reception process of step S1001 is a process of controlling the presentation according to various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command from the game control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect based on the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. A command to be executed is generated and set in the RAM 133. Details of the command reception processing in step S1001 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S1001, the effect control unit 130 executes an operation reception process (step S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133.

  Subsequent to step S1002, the effect control unit 130 performs command transmission processing for transmitting each command set in the RAM 133 to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 (step S1003). For example, a command for starting the fluctuating effect set in the process of step S1001 and a command indicating that the effect button 26 has been pressed are transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Thus, the image sound control unit 140 produces an effect by image display, audio output, and the like, and the lamp control unit 150 performs operations of the movable accessory, lighting of various lamps, and operations of the effect button 26. Above, the process shown in FIG. 35 is complete | finished.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the command reception process in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a hold command transmitted from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S1301). When it determines with having received the hold command (step S1301: YES), the production control unit 130 executes the hold command process (step S1302). Details of the hold command processing in step S1302 will be described later.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command is not received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (step S1303). ).

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change start command process (step S1304). Here, based on the received variation start command, the effect control unit 130 determines the content of the variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol, and starts executing the variation effect. Details of the change start command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that a variation start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether a variation stop command has been received (step S1303). S1305).

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change stop command process (step S1306). Thereby, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped (this stop) in the liquid crystal display 5, and the variation effect is ended.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1307). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an opening process (step S1308). In the opening process, an opening effect that is performed when the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game are determined and executed.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an ending command has been received (step S1309). .

  When the ending command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1310). In the ending process, an ending effect that is performed when the jackpot game ends is determined and executed.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed, or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Hold command processing)
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold command process in step S1302.

  The effect control unit 130 first adds 1 to the current number of holds (step S1321). The effect control unit 130 stores the number of holdings of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination in the RAM 133, and increases the number of holdings by 1 in response to reception of the holding command.

  Next, the effect control unit 130 analyzes the received hold command (step S1322). Specifically, the production control unit 130 determines, based on information included in the hold command, whether or not the special symbol related to the hold command is a big hit, the jackpot symbol, the special symbol change pattern, or the like. .

  Subsequent to step S1322, the effect control unit 130 performs an advance determination effect process based on the analysis result of the hold command (step S1323). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the zone effect, a display mode when displaying the reserved image, and the like based on the analysis result. For example, if the special symbol variation related to the hold command is a big hit, or if it is a specific change pattern even if it is a loss, the display mode of the hold image with high expectation for the big win is determined. Also, if the special symbol variation related to the hold command is a big hit, or if it is a specific variation pattern even if it is a loss, a zone effect (a plurality of zone effects with the variation of the special symbol related to the hold command as the final variation) It is decided to perform a production that varies).

  Subsequent to step S1323, the effect control unit 130 displays the reserved image on the liquid crystal display 5 (step S1324). For example, when a display mode different from normal is determined in step S1323, the hold image is displayed in the determined display mode. Thus, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Variation start command processing)
FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the change start command process in step S1304.

  The effect control unit 130 performs command analysis processing for analyzing the received variation start command (step S1331). Specifically, the production control unit 130 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination of this time is a big hit based on the information included in the change start command, the big hit symbol when the big symbol is a big hit, the variation pattern of the special symbol, The game state or the like is determined.

  Next, the effect control unit 130 performs a variable effect determination process (step S1332). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the above-described progress effect based on the information on whether or not it is a big hit and the variation pattern of the special symbol, and what kind of suggestion effect is performed at each stage of the progress effect Whether to perform a specific effect is determined.

  For example, when the variation pattern P4 (SP reach production) shown in FIG. 27 is determined, the production control unit 130 determines which of the specific productions shown in FIG. 19 in the first stage of the progress production (first embodiment). It is determined by lottery using random numbers whether or not the suggestion effect corresponding to is executed. In this case, the suggestion effect corresponding to the SPSP reach effect having a higher expectation than the specific effect (SP reach effect) for which execution is determined may be determined. In addition, the effect control unit 130 determines to execute the suggestion effect corresponding to the SP reach effect in the second stage. In addition, for example, even when the variation pattern P15 shown in FIG. 33 is determined, the effect control unit 130 similarly suggests an effect that corresponds to which specific effect at each stage of the progress effect (second embodiment). Whether to execute is determined by lottery using random numbers.

  A plurality of suggestion effects corresponding to a specific effect may be prepared, and any one of the plurality of suggestion effects may be determined by lottery. In addition to the variation patterns shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 33, a variation pattern for executing other effects is prepared for the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the effect control unit 130 responds to the variation pattern. Determine the fluctuating production.

  Subsequent to step S1332, the effect control unit 130 starts the determined change effect (step S1333). As a result, the decorative design 51 starts to fluctuate and the above-described progress effect is performed. And the production | presentation control part 130 subtracts the number of pending | holding (step S1334), and complete | finishes the process shown in FIG.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient.

  For example, the progress effects in the first embodiment and the second embodiment have been described up to the third stage, but the number of stages of the progress effects may be four or more. In this case, the greater the number of stages, the higher the degree of expectation for the jackpot, and the number of stages may be independent of the degree of expectation.

  Further, in the above-described example, the case where the effect that suggests the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, the RUSH reach effect, the zone effect, etc. is described in the progress effect, but the advance effect shown in FIG. 19 is suggested in the progress effect. Production may be performed. Moreover, the suggestion effect which suggests other arbitrary specific effects may be performed in each step of a progress effect. For example, an effect that suggests losing may be performed at a predetermined stage of the progress effect.

  Further, the type of specific effect is not limited to that described above. For example, the specific effect is not limited to an effect using an image, but may be an effect that operates a movable accessory. For example, a specific effect may be performed by using an effect button 26 that can project upward as a movable accessory. In this case, as the suggestion effect suggesting the specific effect, the effect button 26 may be reciprocated in the vertical direction so as to suggest that the effect button 26 protrudes upward (for example, lower than the maximum protruding position). Reciprocating between position and initial position). And in specific production, production button 26 may be made to project to the maximum projecting position. In addition, when a specific effect is performed using not only the effect button 26 but also other effectable movable objects, the movable object is reciprocated so as to suggest that the movable character moves to a predetermined position as the suggestion effect. The movable accessory may be moved to a predetermined position in the specific effect.

  In addition, the progress effect may be started when a predetermined effect is triggered, or may be started without being triggered by a predetermined effect (such as when a special symbol starts to change). Here, the predetermined effect is, for example, a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the jackpot.

  Further, at the start of the progress effect, a display indicating that the progress effect starts (such as “progress effect entry”) may be performed.

  In addition, the gaming machine may be provided with a second display device (sub liquid crystal display device) separately from the liquid crystal display device 5 in which the above-described progress effect, the specific effect, and the effect using the decorative design are performed. The second display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and an arbitrary display device such as an EL display device is employed. In this case, an effect suggesting a specific effect may be performed on the second display device during the progress effect. For example, in the progress effect of the second embodiment, a music suggesting a specific effect is reproduced, but the title of the music may be displayed on the second display device as the music is reproduced. This title display has a plurality of display modes (character color, shape, decoration, etc.), and the ease of developing into a specific effect may differ depending on the display mode. Even when the progress effect of the first embodiment is performed, the effect may be performed on the second display device during the execution of the progress effect. For example, the liquid crystal display 5 displays an image corresponding to the specific effect as the suggestive effect, and an image suggesting the specific effect is displayed on the second display device. Depending on the type of image displayed on the second display device, the probability that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 will be displayed in full screen (that is, develops to a specific effect) may be different.

  Moreover, it may be easy to develop to a specific effect as the stage of the progress effect progresses. For example, in the progress effect of the first embodiment, the image corresponding to the specific effect may be more easily displayed on the entire screen as the stage progresses. In this case, the image displayed in the suggestive effect is always displayed on the entire screen when proceeding to the final stage, and may be developed into the specific effect, while it progresses to the specific effect with a relatively high probability when proceeding to the final stage. It may not develop into a specific performance.

  Further, in the above-described progress effect, when the effect of whether or not to develop into a specific effect is performed, the player may press the effect button 26. Specifically, in the progress effect of the first embodiment, immediately before the image suggesting the specific effect is displayed on the entire screen, the player presses the effect button 26, and in response to the effect button 26 being pressed. An image that suggests a specific effect is displayed on the entire screen. If the specific effect is not developed, an image suggesting the specific effect is not displayed on the entire screen in response to the press of the effect button 26, and the process proceeds to the next stage (or becomes lost). In the progress effect of the second embodiment, the effect button 26 may be pressed immediately before reach is established, and reach may be established in response to the effect button 26 being pressed.

  Further, each specific effect shown in FIG. 19 has a plurality of variations, and an effect suggesting each variation may be performed in the progress effect.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, the suggestion effect which suggests a specific effect is performed from the middle of a stage with a progress effect, and if a notification effect is performed as a result of the said suggestion effect, a specific effect will be performed and a notification effect will be performed. If not, proceed to the next stage. In another embodiment, the suggestion effect may be performed from the beginning of a stage where the progress effect is present. And if the notification effect which alert | reports execution of a specific effect is performed as a result of a suggestion effect, a specific effect will be performed.

  Moreover, in 2nd Embodiment, the suggestion effect which suggests a specific effect is performed from the beginning of the stage with a progress effect, and if reach is established when the said certain stage is complete | finished, a specific effect will be performed and reach will be established If not, let it proceed to the next stage. In another embodiment, the suggestion effect may be performed from the middle of the stage where the progress effect is present. In addition, the suggestion effect is performed at a stage where the progress effect is present, and when the certain stage is completed, a predetermined condition is established (for example, reach is established or the effect is the first mode). If a specific effect is performed and a predetermined condition is not satisfied (a different condition is satisfied or the effect is in the second mode), even if it is advanced to the next stage Good.

  Further, in the second embodiment, it is not necessary to clearly notify whether or not the specific effect is performed at the end of the stage with the progress effect. For example, the suggestion effect is performed at a certain stage, and when the suggested specific effect is executed, the progress effect ends, and if the suggested specific effect is not executed, the process may proceed to the next stage.

  In addition, the progress effect may be performed not only during one special symbol variation, but also over a plurality of special symbol variations.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the zone effect over the fluctuation | variation of a 1 or several special symbol was performed as an effect based on the result of prior determination. In other embodiments, as an effect based on the result of the prior determination, for example, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display (hold image) may be performed, or a moving movable for effect may be operated. . For example, when the display mode of the hold display changes as the specific effect based on the result of the prior determination, the effect indicating that the display mode of the hold display changes in the progress effect is performed, and then the hold display as the specific effect The display mode may be changed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the gaming machine is shifted to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game with a predetermined probability (70%) and the probability change gaming state continues until the next jackpot. As assumed, the present invention is applicable to any other gaming machine. For example, if the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the game is shifted to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game with a probability of 100%, and the special symbol changes by a finite predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the probability variation gaming state. Then, the above-described effects may be performed in the gaming machine that returns to the normal gaming state.

  In other embodiments, the above-described effects may be performed in a one-type and two-type mixed type pachinko gaming machine. In such a gaming machine, when the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit, after the big hit game, it shifts to the short-time gaming state and the second starting port is easily opened, and a game ball is won at the second starting port. Then, the specific winning area is released. A V area is provided in the specific winning area, and when a game ball wins in the V area, it is a big hit. In this type of gaming machine, when the gaming state becomes the short-time gaming state, the game ball easily passes through the V region, and a big hit is likely to occur. In such a gaming machine, the RUSH reach effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot to shift to the short-time gaming state, and when the jackpot is notified as a result of the RUSH reach effect, the game shifts to the short-time game state after the jackpot game.

  In another embodiment, if the game ball passes through the V area provided in the jackpot during the jackpot game when the jackpot game is determined to be a big win in the first special symbol determination, the game state shifts to a probable game state after the jackpot game. In the gaming machine, the above-described effects may be performed. Specifically, if it is determined that a specific jackpot is made in the first special symbol determination, the V region is long open during the jackpot game (for example, a maximum of 29.5 seconds is released), and a jackpot other than the specific jackpot If it is determined, the V region is briefly opened (for example, 0.01 seconds) during the jackpot game. In such a gaming machine, the RUSH reach effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot with a long open V region.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. Note that parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiment, and are merely examples.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention has a determination unit (S407) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the start condition, and a special game based on the determination result by the determination unit. Of a plurality of specific effects including a first specific effect (SP reach effect) having a higher expectation level than normal and a second specific effect (SPSP reach effect) having a higher expectation level than the first specific effect. Among them, the specific effect determining means (S1332) for determining which specific effect is executed, the specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and proceeding from the current stage to the next stage After executing a possible progress effect and performing a suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect at a stage of the progress effect, the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect is applied to the specific effect execution means. On the other hand, after performing the suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect, the progress effect is advanced to the next stage without causing the specific effect execution means to execute the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect. A progress effect executing means capable of performing the first specific effect at a stage of the progress effect when the progress effect executing means is determined to execute the first specific effect by the specific effect determining means. It is possible to perform a first suggestion effect that suggests a second suggestion effect that suggests the second specific effect in a stage prior to the certain stage (FIGS. 20 and 31).

  According to this gaming machine, even when execution of the first specific effect having a relatively low expectation is determined, both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be performed by the progress effect, and the second specification The player can be expected to perform the production.

  Further, in another configuration, the progress effect executing means performs the second suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect when the specific effect determining means determines to execute the second specific effect, and It may be possible to perform the first suggestion effect in a stage before a certain stage.

  According to this configuration, even when it is determined to execute the second specific effect, both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be performed.

  Further, in another configuration, when the determination unit does not determine that the special game is to be performed, the configuration further includes a second notification effect execution unit that executes a second notification effect that notifies that the special game is not performed, If the determination means does not determine that a special game is to be performed, the progress effect executing means performs the first suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect and performs the progress before the second notification effect is performed. It may be possible to perform the second suggestion effect in another stage of the effect.

  According to this configuration, when it is determined that the special game is not performed, both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are performed before the second notification effect indicating that the special game is not performed. Even if it is determined that the special game is not performed, the player can be expected to execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is determined to determine whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of the start condition (S407), and to be determined to perform a special game by the determination unit. In this case, any special game among a plurality of special games including the first special game (jackpot symbol X5) and the second special game (jackpot symbol X1, X2) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. The special game selection means (S432) for selecting whether to perform, and based on the determination result by the determination means, it is executed regardless of which of the first special game and the second special game is selected by the special game selection means. Any one of a plurality of specific effects including a first specific effect (SP reach effect) and a second specific effect (RUSH reach effect) executed when the second special game is selected is executed. A specific effect determining means (S1332) for determining whether or not, a specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and a progress effect capable of proceeding from the current stage to the next stage. Then, after performing the suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect at a stage where the progress effect is present, the specific effect execution means is caused to execute the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect, while at the stage where the progress effect is present After performing the suggestion effect, the progress effect execution means capable of causing the progress effect to proceed to the next stage without causing the specific effect execution means to execute the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect, and The progress effect executing means, when it is determined by the specific effect determining means to execute the first specific effect, the first stage in the stage of the progress effect. It is possible to perform a first suggestion effect that suggests a fixed effect, and to perform a second suggestion effect that suggests the second specific effect in a stage prior to the certain stage, and the second effect is determined by the specific effect determining means. When it is determined to execute the specific effect, the second suggestion effect can be performed at a stage where the progress effect is present, and the first suggestion effect can be performed before the certain stage (FIG. 21). .

  According to this gaming machine, even when execution of either the first specific effect or the second specific effect is determined, both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be performed by the progress effect. It is possible to increase the player's interest in which one of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is performed. Here, the second specific effect is an effect that is easily executed when the second special game is performed, and is an effect that suggests the second special game. The first specific effect is an effect that is executed regardless of whether the first special game or the second special game is performed, and does not suggest any one of the special games.

  The gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and acquisition means (S204) for acquiring the acquisition information and when the start condition is satisfied. By the determination means (S407) for determining the special game, the symbol control means for informing the result of the special game determination by causing the symbol display means (41) to stop after changing the symbol, and the symbol control means When acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition unit while the symbol is fluctuated, the storage unit stores the acquisition information (S204) and stores the acquisition information in the storage unit before the start condition is satisfied. On the basis of the acquired information, the prior determination means (S205) for determining whether or not to play a special game (hereinafter referred to as prior determination), the determination means, or the prior determination means Based on the result of the determination, a first specific effect (SP reach effect) based on the determination result by the determination unit and a second specific effect (zone effect) based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination unit are included. From the current stage, a specific effect determining means (S1332) for determining which specific effect is to be executed among the plurality of specific effects, a specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, After executing the progress effect that can proceed to the next stage, and performing the suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect at a stage of the progress effect, the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect is executed in the specific effect execution means On the other hand, after performing the suggestion effect at a stage where the progress effect is present, the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect is executed on the specific effect execution means. Progress effect execution means capable of causing the progress effect to proceed to the next stage without performing the progress effect execution means, and the progress effect execution means is determined to execute the first specific effect by the specific effect determination means. In this case, it is possible to perform the first suggestion effect that suggests the first specific effect at a stage of the progress effect, and the second suggestion effect that suggests the second specific effect at a stage before the certain stage. When the second specific effect is determined to be executed by the specific effect determining means, the second suggestion effect is performed at a stage of the progress effect, and the first suggestion is performed at a stage before the certain stage. It is possible to produce an effect (FIG. 22).

  According to this gaming machine, even if execution of either the first specific effect based on the determination result of the determination unit and the second specific effect based on the result of the prior determination is determined, the first suggestion effect is generated by the progress effect. And the second suggestion effect can be performed, and the player's interest can be increased as to which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is performed.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention has a determination unit (S407) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the start condition, and a special game based on the determination result by the determination unit. Of a plurality of specific effects including a first specific effect (SP reach effect) having a higher expectation level than normal and a second specific effect (SPSP reach effect) having a higher expectation level than the first specific effect. A specific effect determining means (S1332) for determining which specific effect to execute, a specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and from the current stage to the next stage A progress effect that can be advanced is executed, and at a certain stage of the progress effect, a suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect is performed, and the special effect determined by the specific effect determination means is determined as a result of the suggestion effect While performing the notification effect to notify that the effect is performed, if the notification effect is not performed as a result of the suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect, the progress effect may be advanced to the next stage. The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect notified by the notification effect after the notification effect is performed, and the progress effect executing means includes the specific effect executing means. When it is determined by the determining means that the first specific effect is to be executed, the first specific effect is notified in the certain stage before the notification effect is notified that the first specific effect is performed in the certain stage of the progress effect. While performing the 1st suggestion effect (542) which suggests a specific effect, the 2nd suggestion effect (54) which suggests the said 2nd specific effect in the stage before the said certain stage ) Can be performed (Figure 20, Figure 23).

  According to this gaming machine, even when execution of the first specific effect having a relatively low expectation is determined, both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be performed by the progress effect, and the second specification The player can be expected to perform the production.

  Further, in another configuration, when the progress effect executing means is determined to execute the second specific effect by the specific effect determining means, the second specific effect is generated by the notification effect at a stage of the progress effect. It may be possible to perform the second suggestion effect at a certain stage and notify the first suggestion effect at a stage prior to the certain stage before being notified of being performed.

  According to this configuration, even when it is determined to execute the second specific effect, both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be performed.

  Further, in another configuration, when the determination unit does not determine that the special game is to be performed, the configuration further includes a second notification effect execution unit that executes a second notification effect that notifies that the special game is not performed, If the determination means does not determine that a special game is to be performed, the progress effect executing means performs the first suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect and performs the progress before the second notification effect is performed. It may be possible to perform the second suggestion effect in another stage of the effect.

  According to this configuration, when it is determined that the special game is not performed, both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are performed before the second notification effect indicating that the special game is not performed. Even if it is determined that the special game is not performed, the player can be expected to execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is determined to determine whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of the start condition (S407), and to be determined to perform a special game by the determination unit. In this case, any one of a plurality of special games including the first special game (big hit symbol X5) and the second special game (big hit symbol X1) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game is selected. And a first specific effect (SP) that is executed when any of the first special game and the second special game is selected by the special game selection unit based on the determination result by the determination unit and the special game selection unit. A specification that determines which specific effect is to be executed among a plurality of specific effects including a reach effect) and a second specific effect (RUSH reach effect) that is executed when the second special game is selected. Performance A determination means (S1332), a specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determination means, a progress effect capable of proceeding from the current stage to the next stage, and a stage with the progress effect In the process of performing the suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect, and performing the notification effect for notifying that the specific effect determined by the specific effect determination means is performed as a result of the suggestion effect, the stage having the progress effect In this case, the notification effect is provided as a result of the suggestion effect, and when the notification effect is not performed, the progress effect execution means is capable of causing the progress effect to proceed to the next stage. Is performed, the specific effect notified by the notification effect is executed, and the progress effect executing means is configured to execute the first specifying by the specific effect determining means. When it is determined to execute, the first specific effect is suggested at a certain stage before the notification effect is informed that the first specific effect is performed at a certain stage of the progress effect. In addition to performing the suggestion effect (542), it is possible to perform the second suggestion effect (544) that suggests the second specific effect in a stage prior to the certain stage, and the second specific effect is determined by the specific effect determining means. When it is determined to execute an effect, the second suggestion effect is performed at a certain stage before the second specific effect is notified by the notification effect at a stage of the progress effect, and the The first suggestion effect can be performed in a stage before a certain stage (FIGS. 21, 24 to 25).

  According to this gaming machine, even when execution of either the first specific effect or the second specific effect is determined, both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be performed by the progress effect. It is possible to increase the player's interest in which one of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is performed.

  The gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and acquisition means (S204) for acquiring the acquisition information and when the start condition is satisfied. The determination means (S407) for determining the special game of the game, the symbol control means (41) for notifying the result of the special game determination by changing the symbol on the symbol display means and then stopping, and the symbol control means When acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition unit while the symbol is fluctuated, the storage unit stores the acquisition information (S204) and stores the acquisition information in the storage unit before the start condition is satisfied. On the basis of the acquired information, the prior determination means (S205) for determining whether or not to play a special game (hereinafter referred to as prior determination), the determination means, or the prior determination means Based on the result of the determination, a first specific effect (SP reach effect) based on the determination result by the determination unit and a second specific effect (zone effect) based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination unit are included. A specific effect determining means for determining which specific effect is to be executed among a plurality of specific effects, a specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and a next stage from the current stage A progress effect that can be advanced to a certain stage, and at a stage of the progress effect, a suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect is performed, and the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means is performed as a result of the suggestion effect When the notification effect is not performed as a result of the suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect, the progress effect is provided. Progressing effect execution means capable of proceeding to the next stage, and after the notification effect is performed, the specific effect execution means executes the specific effect notified by the notification effect, and the progress When it is determined that the first specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect determining unit, the effect executing unit is notified that the first specific effect is performed by the notification effect at a stage of the progress effect. The first suggestion effect (542) suggesting the first specific effect is performed in the certain stage, and the second suggestion effect (543) suggesting the second specific effect is performed in the stage before the certain stage. And when the second specific effect is determined to be executed by the specific effect determining means, the notification effect in the stage where the progress effect is present. It is possible to perform the second suggestion effect at a certain stage before notifying that the second specific effect is performed, and to perform the first suggestion effect at a stage before the certain stage (see FIG. 22).

  According to this gaming machine, even if execution of either the first specific effect based on the determination result of the determination unit and the second specific effect based on the result of the prior determination is determined, the first suggestion effect is generated by the progress effect. And the second suggestion effect can be performed, and the player's interest can be increased as to which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big prize opening 26 Production button 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration symbol 521,522 Hold Image 53 Fluctuating region 541, 542, 543, 544 Image 130 Production control unit

Claims (3)

Determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the start condition;
Based on the determination result by the determination means, a plurality of specifics including a first specific effect in which the degree of expectation that a special game is performed is higher than normal and a second specific effect in which the degree of expectation is higher than the first specific effect Specific production determining means for deciding which specific production to perform among the productions;
A specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means;
After executing the progress effect that can proceed from the current stage to the next stage, and performing the suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect at a stage of the progress effect, the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect is the specific effect. While performing the suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect, the execution effect is performed in the next stage without causing the specific effect execution means to execute the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect. A progress production execution means capable of proceeding to
The progress effect execution means performs a first suggestion effect that suggests the first specific effect at a stage of the progress effect when the specific effect determination means determines to execute the first specific effect, and A gaming machine capable of performing a second suggestion effect suggesting the second specific effect in a stage before a certain stage.   The progress effect executing means performs the second suggestion effect at a stage where the progress effect is present and, at a stage before the certain stage, when the specific effect determining means determines to execute the second specific effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first suggestion effect can be performed. If the determination means does not determine that a special game is to be performed, the apparatus further comprises a second notification effect executing means for executing a second notification effect for notifying that a special game is not performed,
The progress effect execution means performs the first suggestion effect at a stage of the progress effect before the second notification effect is performed when the determination means does not determine that the special game is to be performed, and The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second suggestion effect can be performed in another stage of the progress effect.

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