JP2016026780A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To smoothly increase a sense of expectation toward an advantageous state.SOLUTION: After execution of a suggestive performance for suggesting a possibility of a jackpot game state according to a performance mode, such as a notice performance, a re-variation performance, and a ready-to-win performance, a sense-of-expectation promotion performance is executed at specific timing after a variation display state of a decorative pattern reaches a ready-to-win state. In a suggestive performance, such as a step-up notice, the performance mode is changed (stepped up) in steps from one stage to a plurality of stages to suggest that a sense of expectation toward a jackpot is higher when the number of steps is large than when the number of steps is small. In the sense-of-expectation promotion performance, a performance for indicating the number of steps in the step-up notice that has already been executed is changed to a performance for indicating a larger number of steps and is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, the reproduction of identification information (revariable display) is performed from one stage to a plurality of stages in accordance with a predetermined order corresponding to a variation pattern of pseudo-reams executed once or a plurality of times. In the case of executing a step-up notice effect that changes the mode step by step, there has been proposed a relationship in which the number of steps of the step-up notice effect executed during the re-variation increases every time the number of re-variations increases. (For example, patent document 1).

JP 2010-137003 A

  With the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the gaming interest will be reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which raises the expectation which will be in an advantageous state smoothly.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the claims of the present application performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like). And, from the start of variable display until the display result is derived, a notification effect (for example, a message notice, a step-up notice, a re-variation) that informs the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state according to the effect mode. Notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S543, S545, and S547) capable of executing an effect, a reach notice when reach is established, or a normal or super A reach effect, and the notification effect At a specific timing after the end, an effect indicating the effect mode of the notification effect executed by the notification effect executing means is displayed. Later, the displayed effect mode is changed to an effect indicating an effect mode that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state, and the changed effect execution means (for example, the effect of executing the expected degree promotion effect process in step S549) The notification effect executing means changes the effect mode step by step from one step to a plurality of steps as the notification effect, and controls to the advantageous state when controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a notice effect in which the production mode changes to a higher stage at a higher rate than in the case where it is not performed, the execution ratio of the specific effect varies depending on the number of stages of the notice effect, and the change effect execution means By changing the effect indicating the number of effects to an effect indicating a larger number of stages and displaying it, it is notified that the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state is high.
According to such a structure, expectation can be raised smoothly and amusement entertainment can be improved.

(1) Alternatively, variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display devices 4A, for example) that variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and derive a display result. 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) a specific display state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result (for example, a fixed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed ornament symbol that is a big hit combination) is derived. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the above-mentioned identification is performed according to the production mode from when variable display of identification information is started until a display result is derived. Annunciation effects to notify the possibility of entering the gaming state (for example, message notice, step-up notice, re-variation effect, reach establishment notice, or normal or super A Notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S543, S545, and S547) and the notification notification at a specific timing after the notification effect is executed. After displaying the effect indicating the effect mode of the notification effect executed by the effect executing means, the displayed effect mode is changed to an effect indicating the effect mode that is more likely to be the specific gaming state and displayed. Change effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the expectation promotion effect process in step S549), the notification effect execution means can execute a plurality of the notification effects, and the change effect execution means When changing and displaying an effect indicating an effect aspect of the plurality of notification effects executed by the notification effect executing means, After changing and displaying an effect indicating the effect aspect of the effect, the effect indicating the effect aspect of the other notification effect may be changed and displayed after executing the separator effect (for example, the process of step S626). Etc.)
According to such a configuration, the effect indicating the effect mode displayed at the specific timing after the notification effect is executed is changed to the effect indicating the effect mode that is more likely to be in the specific game state and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly increase the sense of expectation for entering the specific gaming state and improve the gaming interest. Further, the player can clearly recognize which of the plurality of notification effects is changed by the execution of the separator effect.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, when the change effect execution means changes and displays an effect indicating a plurality of effect forms of the notification effect executed by the notification effect execution means, After changing and displaying the effect indicating the effect aspect of the notification effect, executing the delimitation effect, changing and displaying the effect indicating the effect aspect of the other notification effect (for example, executing the process of step S626) In the delimitation effect, the number of notification effects in which the effect mode is changed may be notified (for example, a part that notifies the number of promotion times in the process of step S626).

  In such a configuration, the player can clearly recognize the number of notification effects whose effect mode has been changed.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the change effect execution means may notify the type of the notification effect in which the effect mode is changed in the break effect (for example, in step S626) For example, the part that informs the promotion target in the process).

  In such a configuration, the player can clearly recognize the type of notification effect whose effect mode has been changed.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the change effect execution means may operate a predetermined movable member as the delimitation effect (for example, a part for executing the process of step S627) Such).

  In such a configuration, when the movable member operates as a delimitation effect, the player can clearly recognize which effect mode is changed among the plurality of notification effects.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the change effect execution means displays the effect indicating the effect aspect of the notification effect, and then changes to the effect indicating the specific aspect and displays it. By doing so, you may alert | report that the possibility that it will become the said specific gaming state is higher than when the effect aspect of the said notification effect performed by the said notification effect execution means turns into the said specific aspect (for example, step S603). In the process of FIG. 32, the presence / absence of the expectation promotion effect is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 32 (A), while the notice effect is shown at the rate as shown in FIGS. 33 (B1) and (B2) in the process of step S607. The part where is determined).

  In such a configuration, when the effect indicating the effect mode of the notification effect is changed and displayed, the expectation of entering the specific game state is enhanced, so that the player's interest in changing the effect is increased, and the game Interest can be improved.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the change effect execution means performs the notification effect at the specific timing after the variable information display state of the identification information becomes the reach state. The effect indicating the effect mode may be changed and displayed (for example, a part where the expected degree promotion effect process in step S549 is executed based on the determination of Yes in step S548).

  In such a configuration, an effect indicating the effect mode of the notification effect is changed and displayed after the reach state is reached, thereby increasing the player's interest in the effect after the reach state is reached. Can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a re-variation production | presentation and a message preview. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation operation | movement in the step-up notice and the notice at the time of reach establishment. It is a figure which shows the step of the jackpot expectation degree in each notice effect. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the production | presentation in the variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the production | presentation in the variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the production | presentation in the variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the production | presentation in the variable display. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the production | presentation control pattern corresponding to an expectation degree promotion production. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect determination process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of an expectation degree promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an expectation degree promotion effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect by expectation degree promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in an expectation degree promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in an expectation degree promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in an expectation degree promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the promotion operation example of the various effects by re-variation.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7 segments (or 8 segments including a decimal point “.”), Dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), etc. In a special figure game as an example, special symbols (also referred to as “special figures”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be distinguished from each other, are displayed variably (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). The character image may be any combination of numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined subject or theme, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images. Or a decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the occurrence of a start winning (first start winning) detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is established, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is established, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. The Also, a start winning (second start winning) is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is established by the above, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number “3” or “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the open cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or “7”). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7”, which are jackpot symbols, are all 15R jackpot symbols, and when they are derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special game, the 15R jackpot state is set. Be controlled.

  After the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the jackpot symbols being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the game is returned to the normal state as one of the special game states. In comparison, the time-shortening control (time-shortening control) in which the variable symbol variable display time (special-figure fluctuation time) in the special-figure game is shortened is controlled to be in a short time state. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the non-probable big hit symbol. (Also referred to as “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  As a special game state different from the short-time state after the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “7” in the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special game. For example, in addition to the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. The time reduction control in the probability changing state may be terminated when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special game is executed, as in the case of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  As an example, after the jackpot game state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is over, both the positive change state and the short-time control are started. When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”, the time reduction control is terminated. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. As another example, after the jackpot game state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, the probabilistic control state and the short-time control are performed. Both are started, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without causing the variable display result to be “big hit”, both the probability variation control and the time reduction control may be terminated.

  Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is Called. In addition, the probability variation big hit symbol out of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “probable big hit”. The non-probable big hit symbol “3” and the probable big hit symbol “7” are examples, and each big hit symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  The probability variation state in which the time-shortening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. Further, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Further, the time-short state in which only the time-short control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. As described above, the probability variation state includes a highly accurate and low base state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed, in addition to the high accuracy and high base state in which the time variation control is performed together with the probability variation control. May be.

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . The short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), while the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be. A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a high base state, and a high base state is also referred to as a high base state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the round is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state, and the player receives a game ball in the big winning opening that has been opened. A game value advantageous to the player that a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained is given. In addition, a game value advantageous to the player is provided in the probable change state and the short time state, in which it becomes easier to enter the big hit game state than in the normal state. In addition, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), or is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible special figure games becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is from the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20) is high, and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”). Various game values, such as a large number of first consecutive channels (for example, “10”) may be given. Whether or not such a predetermined game value is given may be determined according to a display result of a predetermined symbol such as a confirmed jackpot symbol that becomes a variable display result in a special game.

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

  The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which some or all of the decorative symbols change synchronously while forming a part or all of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are partly or entirely hit. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting a part or all of the combination.

  Corresponding to reaching the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, a different rendering operation is performed than before reaching the reach state. There is a case. Any one of such rendering operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or the rendering operation such as a combination of some or all of them. This is called reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  In this embodiment, as an example, reach modes such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. Then, when a super-reach reach mode such as Super A or Super B appears, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (a big hit expectation) than when a normal reach mode appears. Become.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until all the decorative symbol display areas 5L are displayed. The effect display that fluctuates the decorative symbols again (pseudo-variable) at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a plurality of pre-set chances for a pseudo combination of special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. For example, a decorative symbol (middle symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C among the pseudo-continuous chances is stopped (temporarily displayed) before the quasi-continuous change (re-variable display) is executed. A special decorative design (a pseudo-continuous design) including a symbol such as a star shape having a predetermined display color (for example, red) which is not used in the variable display of the decorative design at the normal time, Card design).

  A predetermined effect such as an image display that is executed in association with a plurality of fluctuation displays including the first fluctuation in a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, such as stopping display of a card symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol), is re-variable. It is called production. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to that by displaying an image (for example, a temporary stop display of a card symbol) on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, a “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C). Any directing operation using the directing device may be included.

  As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variation display (including the initial variation) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect Controls may be made so that the number of which is lit is increased one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled.

  As a further example of the re-change effect different from the image display, an effect model provided inside or outside the game area during each change display (including the initial change) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect (including the initial change) The movable member may be controlled to operate. At this time, during the period of each variation display (including the initial variation), the operation mode of the production model (movable member) may be controlled to change, or among the plurality of production models (movable member). It may be controlled so that what is operated in changes.

  As a re-variation effect, instead of displaying a special decorative symbol such as a card symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol) in a stopped state or with a special decorative symbol stop-displaying, each variable display by a variable display effect of “pseudo-ream” (first time It may be controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image on the screen of the image display device 5 during the period of (including fluctuation). Further, as a re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that becomes a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of effect models, display of effect images, sound effects Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect in which some or all of the outputs are combined. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the effect mode changes, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) may be increased.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. When the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) increases, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) than when the number of pseudo-continuous times is small. Get higher. Further, the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (number of pseudo continuous runs). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed twice, and “super reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed three times. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is set as the reach state. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative patterns, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image or voice output is displayed. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the symbol variable display operation, that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is `` A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of being a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, various effects such as reach effects, re-variable effects, and notice effects are executed, and the variable display result may be a “hit” depending on the effect mode in these effects (expected expectation of jackpot) Is different. Such various effects with different performance modes according to the degree of expectation of jackpot are also referred to as suggestion effects. In this embodiment, by performing the expectation promotion effect at a specific timing after the suggestion effect is executed, the effect that indicates the effect aspect of the suggestion effect that has already been executed is an effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation degree. It can be informed that the production has been changed to an effect indicating that. That is, the expectation promotion effect is a higher jackpot expectation degree by notifying the change of the effect mode after the effect mode corresponding to a predetermined jackpot expectation level is obtained in the suggestion effect executed in advance. Can be recognized.

  The expectation promotion effect may be executed at a specific timing after the suggestion effect already executed is completed or at a specific timing when the suggestion effect started earlier is continuously executed. That's fine. In other words, the expectation promotion effect is to be executed at a specific timing after a predetermined period in which the suggestion effect is executed first or after a predetermined timing at which the execution of the suggestion effect is started. That's fine. In addition, some suggested effects, such as a notice effect, have a higher degree of big hit expectation when executed in any of the effect modes than when the effect itself is not executed. In this case, even when the suggestive effect that can be executed in a predetermined period or at a predetermined timing is not executed, the expectation promotion effect is executed at a specific timing after the predetermined period or the predetermined timing, and the effect mode of the suggested effect is changed. By notifying, the player may be able to recognize that the degree of expectation for jackpot is increased. In addition, in the promotion of expectation level, not only the successful promotion effect that makes it possible to recognize that the level of expectation of the jackpot has been increased by notifying that the direction of the direction of the suggestion stage is changed, but also the stage of the suggestion stage A promotion failure effect that informs that the aspect is not changed and recognizes that the expected degree of jackpot cannot be increased may be included. As the promotion failure production, there may be a notification notifying that the production mode of the suggestion production is not changed, but also that the production mode of the jackpot expectation is changed to a lower production mode. Or the promotion failure production which makes it possible to recognize that the big hit expectation cannot be increased by notifying whether or not the production mode of the suggestion production is changed may be included.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach lose combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbol showing the number “3”, which is a non-probable big bonus symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. In response to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a non-probable variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probable variation big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is also referred to as “non-probable change”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probable big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a probabilistic big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. Also, in this case, in response to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized decorative symbol that is the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. May be. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  If the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special figure game, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the redrawing effect is executed during the variable display. Or a jackpot promotion effect is executed during the subsequent big hit game state or at the end of the big hit game state, and the start of control to be in a certain change state may be notified. In addition, the start of the control which will be in a certain change state may be alert | reported without performing a re-lottery effect and a promotion effect during jackpot. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “probable big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the jackpot type is also “probable change”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “probable big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled, and when the big hit gaming state ends, the positive change state is controlled.

  In the probability change state or the time reduction state, for example, an effect image for notifying the probability change state or the time reduction state such as “probability change” or “time reduction” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, or By changing the display mode of the background image and decorative design on the screen to be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, the player can recognize that the player is in the probable state or the short-time state. Also good. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that the probability variation state is caused by the same effect mode as in the normal state (so-called latent probability variation).

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

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

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (determination) of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning opening notification command or the big winning opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15R big hit state, for example.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied when the first starting winning is generated, for example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening. 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied when the second start winning is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening, for example. 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command specify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is the start winning prize, It is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used. In the case of transmitting the total reserved memory number notification command instead of the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command, which of the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening has been won A start opening winning designation command may be transmitted to designate.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is for determining whether the big hit type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”).

  The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach effect is executed, and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed, such as only Super A or Super B following Super A. There is.

  In this embodiment, when the reach effect of super reach such as Super A or Super B is executed, first, the normal reach effect is executed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. . Thereafter, the development effect for recognizing the fact that the reach effect of the super reach is executed is executed. Following the development effect, the Super A reach effect is executed, and after the Super A reach effect is completed, the Super B reach effect is executed. It is a procedure. However, if it is notified that the expectation promotion effect is executed before the Super A reach effect is executed and the normal reach effect is changed to the Super B reach effect, the Super A reach effect is executed. Without being executed, the execution of the reach effect of Super B may be started.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols, etc. Good.

  As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by a type of reach effect (effect mode), and a normal reach effect What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern type in which the fluctuation pattern accompanied by is included, and the fluctuation pattern type in which the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect of super reach (super A or super B) is included. In addition, the variation patterns accompanying the reach effect of Super A and Super B are classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, whether only Super A or Super B is included). May be. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which a determined value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the probability variation control of whether the game state (normal state or short-time state) in which the probability variation control is not performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the game state (probability variation state) in which the probability variation control is performed is performed. Depending on the presence / absence, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of special figure display results is the result of determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Corresponding data for decision.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) corresponding to “with probability variation control” when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state). In this case, more determined values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” than “no probability change control”. Thereby, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is obtained as compared with the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) in which the probability variation control is not performed. The probability of being determined when controlling to the big hit gaming state as “big hit” increases. That is, the determination data in the special figure display result determination table 130 is a probability that when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic state, it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state rather than the normal state or the short time state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result determination table 130 determines the special figure display result with reference to the same table data. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, a predetermined special symbol display result (for example, “small hit” or the like) in the case of the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The assignment of decision values to may be different.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed after the jackpot game state is finished. It is data. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while the decision value assigned to the “probability” jackpot type. The table data indicating corresponds to the determination result that control is performed to the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, “1” or “2”) for the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the same table data in the jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, depending on whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, table data having different assignments of decision values for a plurality of types of jackpot types may be prepared.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C shown in FIG. 9C is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. Are assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change” and “probability change”, the allocation of the decision value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  The determination value in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A has a portion assigned to each variation pattern type so that different variation pattern types are determined depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. Good. As an example, when a big hit type is “non-probable change”, a predetermined decision value is assigned only when a big hit type is “probable change” for a specific variation pattern type that is not assigned a decision value. Good. Thereby, when it is determined as a predetermined jackpot type, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from the case where it is determined other than the predetermined jackpot type.

  When the big hit type is determined to be “non-probability change” or “probability change”, each variation pattern type depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state. The assignment of the decision value to may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the big hit type is determined to be “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the variation varies depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability variation state, or a short-time state. A determined value may be assigned to the pattern type. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C are determined when the special figure display result is determined to be “lost” (preliminary determination). Is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C is selected as a usage table corresponding to the fact that the time reduction control is performed, for example, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. .

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, the determined values are assigned to the variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time shortening state.

  Many determination values are larger than the determination values assigned to the variation pattern types CA2-3 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C. It is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-3 in the pattern type determination table 132A. Here, the variation pattern type CA2-3 is a variation pattern type in which variation patterns with super reach reach effects such as Super A and Super B are classified corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing”. . On the other hand, the variation pattern type CA3-3 is a variation pattern type in which variation patterns with a super reach reach effect are classified corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. With this setting, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (the big hit expectation) is increased.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  In the variation pattern determination table 133, in the case of the variation pattern type CA2-3, the variation pattern PA3-1, the variation pattern PA3-3, the variation pattern PA3-4, and the variation pattern PA3 are changed. From -5, as the variation pattern PA3-6, the variation pattern PA3-7, and the variation pattern PA3-8, the determined value allocation decreases. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern type CA3-3, the variation pattern PA5-1 is changed to the variation pattern PA5-2, the variation pattern PA5-3, the variation pattern PA5-4, and the variation pattern PA5-5 is varied. As the pattern PA5-6, the variation pattern PA5-7, and the variation pattern PA5-8 are obtained, the assigned decision values increase.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 to fluctuation pattern PA3-8 and the fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to fluctuation pattern PA5-8 share the special figure fluctuation time and contents, but are variably displayed. The result is different from “losing” or “big hit”. By such setting of the variation pattern determination table 133, when the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (pseudo continuous number) in the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” increases, the big hit expectation degree than when the pseudo continuous number of times is small Is increased. In addition, when the Super B reach effect is executed, the determined value is assigned to the change pattern in the change pattern determination table 133 so that the big hit expectation is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed. Yes.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held The data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the advance notice, a random value for determining the expected degree promotion effect execution, and the like are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, select which one to execute from the random value for determining the final stop symbol used to determine the final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that will be the variable display result of the decorative symbol, or multiple types of re-variation effects. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the re-variation effect used for determination may be controlled to be countable.

  The re-variation effect is an effect operation in which the player can recognize that the pseudo-continuous change is performed in the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect. The notice effect can be a big hit gaming state based on the variable display result from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol until the finalized special symbol or final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived. This is a performance operation that gives notice of sex (expected degree of jackpot).

  In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a combination of a re-variation effect and a plurality of notice effects that have different effects from each other until the display result is derived after the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. . In addition, a re-change effect, a notice effect, and a reach effect with different effect modes (normal, super A, super B, etc.) are suggested effects that suggest the possibility of a big hit gaming state.

  The plurality of notice effects may be different from each other in the effect devices that are executed, or may be partly or entirely different from the timing and operation mode executed using the same effect device. For example, a message notice, a step-up notice, and a reach establishment notice need only be provided as a notice effect that can be executed using the same or different effect devices at a plurality of timings.

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 exemplify effect modes (effect contents) in each of the re-variation effect, message notice, step-up notice, and reach establishment notice. As shown in FIGS. 12A1 to 12A3, in the re-variation effect, a special card symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. The number of star-shaped symbols having a predetermined display color (for example, red) included in the card design of the re-variation effect is the number of times the pseudo-variation is repeatedly executed in the variable display effect of “pseudo-ream” (number of pseudo-reams). Each time 1 is added, it is displayed so as to increase by one. In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the big hit expectation increases as the number of pseudo-reams increases. Therefore, the re-variation effect differs in the degree of jackpot expectation depending on the display style of the card symbol, and when the number of star symbols included in the card symbol is large, the jackpot expectation is greater than when the number of star symbols is small. Suggests a high degree.

  As described above, in the re-variation effect, an image display effect for displaying a predetermined image such as a card symbol is performed. The number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-variation is determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big-hit” and the game state is a big-hit gaming state. The display mode of a part of the predetermined image such as the number of star symbols can be displayed in a different display mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 (B1) and 12 (B2), in the message notice, for example, a line generated by a predetermined character is notified by a character image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of a decorative design. . When the message notice is the message notice MS2 of black characters in which the expectation degree of jackpot varies depending on the display mode of the character image and the display color of the character image shown in FIG. This indicates that the expectation level for jackpot is higher than when the message notice MS1 is a white character with white (outlined) display color.

  In addition, it is not limited to what alert | reports the speech which a character emits with a character image, For example, you may alert | report the speech which a character emits with the audio | voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is not limited to those that vary the jackpot expectation according to the display color of the character image, and the display mode of part or all of the character image, such as the type, display color, shape, and display pattern of the character that emits the speech, may be different The expectation degree of jackpot may be made different. In addition to the character image display mode, the background image display mode (for example, whether the display color or the display pattern is a cherry blossom pattern or the like, and if the cherry blossom pattern is a high hit expectation degree) The expectation degree of jackpots may be made different by changing a part or all of. Furthermore, it is expected to be a big hit by making some or all of the production modes different, such as the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the display of the character image and the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED You may vary the degree. In other words, by making it possible to recognize that at least a part of the state of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable member, etc.) from the viewpoint of the player is different, it is possible to suggest different big hit expectations.

  As described above, in the message notice, for example, an image display effect for displaying a predetermined image such as a character image of a speech generated by a character is performed. Then, a display mode of a part of the predetermined image, such as a display color of a character image, can be displayed in a different display mode at a different ratio depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or a big hit game state. it can.

  The step-up notice corresponds to the fact that the special figure game start condition has been established once, until the final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that results in variable display after the variable symbol variable display is started is derived. In addition, it is a notice effect that the effect mode can be changed from one step to a plurality of steps (step-up possible) according to a predetermined order. It should be noted that in the step-up notice, the execution of the notice effect may be terminated without the effect mode appearing first changing to the next stage.

  As an example, as shown in FIGS. 13 (A1) to (A4), in the step-up notice, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance on the screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of decorative symbols are predetermined. The effect mode may be changed (step-up) in a plurality of stages by the effect displays SUE1 to SUE4 that are switched and displayed according to the order. As another example, there are a plurality of effect modes by effect operations in which effect models (movable members) provided inside or outside the game area are operated in a predetermined order in a plurality of types of operation modes during variable display of decorative symbols. It may change (step up) in stages. In addition, an arbitrary production mode such as an output mode of sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED is changed (stepped up) in a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order. Also good.

  The step-up notice indicates that the degree of jackpot expectation differs depending on the number of times the production mode changes (number of steps), and suggests that when the number of steps is large, the degree of jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of steps is small. . That is, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the game state is a big hit game state, the effect mode changes to a predetermined stage at a higher rate than when the big hit game state is not obtained. As shown in FIG. 13 (A5), the step-up notices SU1 to SU4 are different from each other in the number of steps in which the production mode changes, and the number of steps is “2” from the step-up notice SU1 in which the number of steps is “1”. As the step-up notice SU2, the step-up notice SU3 with the number of steps "3", and the step-up notice SU4 with the number of steps "4", the jackpot expectation increases.

  As a change in the presentation mode (step-up) in the step-up notice, different character images may be displayed in order, or a part of the display mode such as the shape, display color, and display pattern of one character. Or it may be something that steps up by changing everything. In other words, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that at least a part of the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable member, etc.) as viewed from the player has changed in stages. In addition to stepping up by displaying character images, the background image display mode (for example, whether the display color or the display pattern is a cherry blossom pattern, etc. The expectation degree of jackpot may be made different by changing a part or all of the information in (high).

  Depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice or the production mode at each step, there is a possibility of “non-probable big hit” or “probable big hit” (expected probability of big change), and a specific reach production may be executed. (Specific reach expectation) may be varied. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 (B1) to (B3), in the advance notice when reach is reached, an effect image group indicating a predetermined character (butterfly) is displayed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. To do. As an example, in the advance notice at the time of reach establishment, an effect is performed such that an effect image group showing butterflies that are the same or similar characters passes on the screen of the image display device 5. In this case, an effect operation may be performed in which an effect image group indicating a character of a different type from a character used in other notice effects (for example, a message notice or a step-up notice) is displayed. An effect operation may be performed to display an effect image group indicating the same type of character as the character used in. A notice effect may be displayed that displays a group of effect images showing characters of the same theme (for example, characters imitating the same movie or anime characters), but different types of characters used in other notice effects. . The advance notice at the time of reaching reach differs in the degree of jackpot expectation according to the number of characters (for example, butterflies) indicated by the effect image group. For example, in the reach establishment notice GR1 shown in FIG. 13 (B1), the number of butterflies is “1”, and in the reach establishment notice GR2 shown in FIG. 13 (B2), the number of butterflies is “3”. In the reach establishment notice GR3 shown in B3), the number of butterflies is “5”, and the big hit expectation increases in this order.

  In addition, it is not limited to what changes jackpot expectation degree according to the number of characters shown by the production image group, but a part of the character image such as the type, display color, shape and display pattern of the character shown by the production image group Alternatively, the expectation degree of jackpot may be made different by changing all display modes. In addition to the character image, the display mode of the background image (for example, whether the display color or the display pattern is a cherry blossom pattern, or the like, if the cherry blossom pattern is a cherry, the big hit expectation is high) is changed. May be. Furthermore, by making some or all of the production modes different, such as the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the display of the production image group and the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, The degree of expectation may be different. In other words, it is only necessary to be able to suggest different jackpot expectations by making it possible to recognize that at least a part of the state of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable member, etc.) from the viewpoint of the player is different.

  Thus, in the advance notice when reach is reached, an image display effect for displaying a predetermined image, such as an effect image group indicating a butterfly character, is performed. And, depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state, the display mode of a part of the predetermined image, for example, the number of butterflies shown by the effect image group, in a different display mode Can be displayed.

  The image display effect displays, for example, all or part of the effect image in a predetermined suggestion effect as a card design in a re-variation effect, a character image of a message in a message notice, and a butterfly character in a notice when a reach is established In this case, the display mode of a part of the predetermined image is displayed in a different display mode at a different ratio depending on whether or not the game state is a big hit game state and the possibility of being a big hit game state (expected degree of big hit game). I just need it. In addition, the effect image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not limited to a part of the effect image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 when the suggestion effect is executed. As a predetermined image, a part of the predetermined image may be displayed in different display modes at different ratios depending on whether or not the big hit gaming state is set or the big hit expectation.

  FIG. 14 shows the stage of the jackpot expectation level in each notice effect. In this embodiment, in the message notice, the big hit expectation degree increases in the order of no notice, message notice MS1, and message notice MS2. In the step-up notice, the expectation of jackpot increases in the order of no notice, step-up notice SU1, step-up notice SU2, step-up notice SU3, step-up notice SU4. In the reach establishment notice, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of no notice, reach establishment notice GR1, reach establishment notice GR2, and reach establishment notice GR3. The degree of expectation of such a notice effect can be divided into a plurality of stages such as a low expectation, a medium expectation, and a high expectation. The low-expectation notice effect is also referred to as “weak notice”, the medium expectation notice effect is also referred to as “medium notice”, and the high expectation notice effect is also referred to as “strong notice”.

  The low-expected announcement effect suggests that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is “less than 10%”, for example. The medium-expected announcement effect suggests, for example, that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is “10% or more and less than 30%”. The highly anticipated notice effect suggests that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is “30% or more”, for example. The probability of hitting the jackpot gaming state suggested by such a notice effect (the expectation degree of jackpot) depends on the selection ratio of the effect mode in each notice effect depending on whether the variable display result is “hit” or “losing”. What is necessary is just to be able to set beforehand by making it differ. For example, a low-expectation notice effect may have a lower ratio when it is a big hit and a higher ratio when it is a loss than a medium-expectation or high-expectation notice effect. In addition, the high-priority notice effect may be selected with a higher ratio when a big hit and a lower ratio when selected with a loss than the low-expected or medium-expected notice effect. . Here, when the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state is 0%, the variable display result is always “lost”, meaning that the big hit gaming state is not achieved. In addition, when the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state is 100%, the variable display result is always “big hit”, which means that the big hit gaming state is always obtained.

  FIG. 15A shows that the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (pseudo continuous number) in the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is three, and the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. Corresponding to the variation patterns PA3-8 and PA5-8 executed up to the reach effect of B, the execution timing of various effects when the expected degree promotion effect is not executed is shown. In this case, the first fluctuation before the execution of each time of the pseudo-series fluctuation (first pseudo-series to third pseudo-series), the period during which the first pseudo-series and the second pseudo-series are performed, that is, the pseudo-series chance chance The timing for executing the message notice, step-up notice, and re-variation effect corresponding to a predetermined period before the decorative symbol to be derived is, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern (special figure change time effect control pattern) Etc. are determined in advance. In addition to the message notice and step-up notice, the reach establishment notice corresponding to reach establishment, normal, super A The timing for executing each reach effect of Super B is determined in advance by, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern (effect control pattern during special figure change).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 15B, timings TY00, TY10, TY20, and TY30 are the execution start timings of the message notice. Timings TY01, TY11, TY21, and TY31 are execution start timings for the step-up notice. Timings TY02, TY12, and TY22 are execution start timings of the re-change effect. Timing TY03 is the execution start timing of the advance notice when reach is established. The effect mode (effect content) in the suggestion effect including a plurality of notice effects executed at a plurality of timings may be set in correspondence with the effect pattern (for example, the notice pattern) that becomes the use pattern.

  The message notice is a notice at the start of change at which the execution is started in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols in the initial change or pseudo continuous change. The step-up notice is executed in a predetermined period in which the decorative symbols fluctuate (all symbols fluctuate) in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is a notice during the pattern change. In this way, multiple suggested effects such as advance notice at start of change, advance notice during change of all symbols, advance notice at reach establishment or re-change effect, and even reach effect, the display results are derived after the variable display of decorative symbols is started. In order to start execution at a predetermined timing according to each suggestion effect, for example, by an effect control pattern (special pattern change effect control pattern) corresponding to the change pattern, etc. It is sufficient that the execution timing of is determined in advance.

  A plurality of effect patterns (notice patterns) prepared in advance corresponding to the effect mode (effect contents) in one notice effect are included in any of a plurality of preset notice categories (notice effect classification). Also good. That is, each notice category only needs to be configured to include a single or a plurality of notice patterns that are classified (grouped) in advance. The plurality of notice patterns corresponding to one notice effect is based on a predetermined standard such as a big hit expectation degree of the notice effect corresponding to the notice pattern and at least a part of the effect mode (effect contents) for each notice pattern, What is necessary is just to be classified into one of a plurality of preset notice categories corresponding to one notice effect.

  In the message notice as the change start notice, for example, the low-expectation message notice MS1 and the medium-expectation message notice MS2 have different rendering modes (character image display colors). On the other hand, in the step-up notice as the notice during the change of all symbols, for example, the step-up notice SU1, the step-up notice SU2, the step-up SU3, and the step-up notice SU4 corresponding to four stages from low expectation to high expectation are mutually connected. It becomes a different production mode (step number). In the reach establishment notice, for example, the reach expectation notice GR1 with a low expectation level, the reach notice notice GR2 with a medium expectation degree, and the reach expectation notice GR3 with a high expectation degree have different rendering modes (number of butterflies).

  Thus, the jackpot expectation suggested by a plurality of notice effects may be anything obtained by dividing the range of 0% to 100% into a plurality of stages according to a predetermined number of stages. As an example, it is only necessary to indicate that the high-anticipation notice effect is likely to be a big hit gaming state or more than a predetermined first reference value, and the low-expected notice effect may be a big hit game state. What is necessary is just to be able to suggest that it is less than the predetermined second reference value lower than the first reference value. In this case, it is only necessary to indicate that the expectation effect of medium expectation is that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than the first reference value and greater than or equal to the second reference value. The suggestion effect different from the notice effect such as the re-variation effect and the reach effect also has a jackpot expectation level that differs depending on the effect mode. Therefore, the big hit expectation degree in the suggestion effect other than the notice effect can be divided into a plurality of stages.

  The jackpot expectation that can be suggested by the suggestion effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared to the upper limit value of the jackpot expectation that can be suggested by the suggestion effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. It is only necessary to set so that the upper limit value of may become higher (larger). For example, in the case of a message notice that is a notice at the start of change, the jackpot expectation degree in the medium expectation message notice MS2 is the highest. On the other hand, in the case of the step-up notice, which is a notice during the change of all symbols, the step-up notice SU4 with the highest degree of jackpot expectation suggests a higher degree of jackpot expectation than the message notice MS2. That is, the suggestion that can be executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared to the suggestion that corresponds to the stage having the highest expectation degree of jackpot among the suggestion effects that can be executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. The suggestion production corresponding to the stage with the highest jackpot expectation level among the productions may be set so as to have a higher jackpot expectation level.

  The jackpot expectation that can be suggested by the suggestion effect that can be executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing, as compared to the stage with the highest jackpot expectation that can be indicated by the suggestion effect that can be executed at the first timing among a plurality of timings It may be set so that the highest level may be lower. On the other hand, the stage with the highest jackpot expectation level that can be suggested by the suggestion effect executable at the second timing later than the first timing is the level of the jackpot expectation level that can be suggested by the suggestion effect executable at the first timing. Compared to the highest stage, the big hit expectation degree may always be set higher (monotonically rising).

  The number of stages of the jackpot gaming state (the jackpot expectation level) is the range of the jackpot expectation range that can be suggested by each of the suggested plays with different play modes in the range of the jackpot expectation degree from 0% to 100%. Indicates the number of sections (number of areas). As an example, in the case of different presentation modes corresponding to low expectation (message notice MS1) and medium expectation (message notice MS2) as in the message notice, the expectation of jackpot including no notice is given. The number of stages is “3”. In the case of different jackpot expectations corresponding to the four types of performance modes (step-up notices SU1 to SU4) as in the step-up notice, the number of stages of the jackpot expectation degree including the case without notice is “5”. " Like the advance notice at the time of reach establishment, the production mode differs according to the low expectation degree (notice of reach reach GR1), the medium expectation degree (notice of reach reach GR2), and the high expectation degree (notice of reach reach GR3). In this case, the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level including the case without notice is “4”. The re-variation effect has different effect modes corresponding to the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation, and the number of stages of the big hit expectation including the case where the pseudo continuous variation is not executed is “4”. For reach production, the expectation level for jackpots increases in the order of normal, super A, and super B, and the production mode is also different. Therefore, the number of stages of the big hit expectation level when the reach production is not executed (in the case of non-reach) is 4 ".

  In this way, the number of stages of the jackpot expectation degree is set to be different depending on which of the plurality of timings is the suggestion effect to be executed. For example, in the message notice as the notice at the start of the change, the number of stages of the jackpot expectation is “3”, whereas in the step-up notice as the notice during the change of all symbols, the number of stages of the jackpot expectation is “5”. is there. That is, the jackpot that can be suggested by the suggestion effect executed at the second timing later than the first timing, as compared to the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level that can be suggested by the suggestion effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. It is set so that the number of stages of expectation may be larger.

  The jackpot expectation that can be suggested by the suggestion effect that can be executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing, compared to the number of stages of the jackpot expectation that can be suggested by the suggestion effect that can be executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. The number of steps may be reduced. On the other hand, the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level that can be suggested by the suggestion effect that can be executed at the second timing later than the first timing is the level of the jackpot expectation level that can be suggested by the suggestion effect that can be executed at the first timing. It may be set to always increase (monotonically increase) compared to the number.

  The suggestion effect executed at one timing out of a plurality of timings is suggested so that the player can recognize different jackpot expectations by changing the effect mode. Therefore, the number of types of performance modes in each suggestion effect only needs to be equal to the number of stages of jackpot expectation that can be suggested by the suggestion effect. Alternatively, among the plurality of presentation modes in each suggestion presentation, there may be ones that suggest the same jackpot expectation degree by different presentation modes. As in this case, the number of types of performance modes in each suggestion effect may be set to be larger than the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level that can be suggested by the suggestion effect.

  For example, even if the suggestion effect has the same number of stages of the jackpot expectation level as in the case of the re-variation effect and the reach notice when the reach is established, the first reference value or second value of the jackpot expectation degree is corresponding to each suggestion effect. The reference value may be different. As a more specific example, the re-variation effect can be executed even in the case of non-reach (see, for example, the variation pattern PA1-4 shown in FIG. 5). It may be set so that the medium expectation is “5% or more and less than 20%” and the high expectation is “20% or more”. On the other hand, when the reach is established, the advance notice can be executed only when the reach is established. The big hit expectation of the advance notice at the time of reach is low expectation is “less than 30%” and medium expectation is “30% or more and less than 60%”. The high expectation may be set to be “60% or more”. In this way, which of the multiple stages of jackpot expectation level may be classified (staged) according to different criteria for each execution timing of the suggestion effect. Also, for example, when the Super A reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is “10% or more and less than 40%”, while when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is “80% or more”. As described above, when a specific suggestion effect is executed, it may be suggested that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is dramatically improved.

  The suggestion effect that can be executed at one timing among a plurality of timings indicates that the jackpot expectation is within a predetermined range depending on whether or not the suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode when it is executed. Alternatively, it may be suggested (notified) that the expected degree of jackpot is a specific single numerical value (for example, a percentage value). For example, the suggestion effect of low expectation may indicate that the jackpot expectation is within a range of “less than 10%” or a specific numerical value (eg, 5%) that is “less than 10%”. May be suggested (notified). However, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect may be different from the setting at the design stage when an actual game is executed due to a bias of numerical data indicating random values. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree of each suggestion effect may differ from the setting in the design stage when an actual game is executed. Therefore, the jackpot expectation that can be suggested by each suggestion effect does not need to exactly match the probability that the game will actually be a jackpot game state in the progress of the game. Good.

  When suggesting that the jackpot expectation level is a specific single numerical value, the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level is the jackpot expectation that can be suggested by the suggestion stage that can be executed at one timing among a plurality of timings. It suffices to indicate the number of degrees (number of elements). As an example, “5%”, “15%” can be obtained by changing whether or not the suggestion effect that can be executed at one timing among the plurality of timings is actually executed and the effect mode when executed. ”,“ 25% ”,“ 50% ”,“ 70% ”jackpot expectations can be suggested. In this case, the number (number of elements) of the jackpot expectation that can be suggested by the suggestion effect is “5”, and the number of steps of the jackpot expectation is also “5”.

  For example, there may be a common (overlapping) portion in the range of possible jackpot expectations between the suggestion effects of low expectation and medium expectation, or between the suggestion effects of medium expectation and high expectation. As an example, the suggestion effect of low expectation indicates a big hit expectation degree of “less than 30%”, the suggestion effect of medium expectation indicates a big hit expectation degree of “20% or more and less than 60%”, and high expectation degree The suggestion effect may suggest a big hit expectation degree of “50% or more”.

  When selecting the direction of the suggestion effect that can be executed at each timing, the jackpot expectation suggested by the suggestion effect executed at one timing and the jackpot expectation suggested by the suggestion effect executed at other timings The degree may be set so as not to have a prohibited relationship in advance. For example, among the message notices that will be noticed at the start of fluctuation, after the medium notice message notice MS2 is executed, the combination that the step-up notice that is noticed during all symbols changes is not executed, or the expectation level is relatively low It is not a combination of notice effects such that the step-up notice SU1 or the step-up notice SU2 is executed.

  The high expectation suggestion indicates that the big hit expectation is greater than or equal to the first reference value, while the low expectation indication indicates that the big hit expectation is less than the second reference value, which is lower than the first reference value. To suggest. In this case, when a high expectation suggestion effect is executed in which a possibility that a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is equal to or higher than the first reference value is executed, the first timing is more effective than the first timing. You may restrict | limit so that the suggestion effect of the low expectation degree which notifies that it is less than the 2nd reference value lower than a 1st reference value may become a big hit game state in the late 2nd timing is not performed.

  It should be noted that whether the suggestion effect is a multi-stage jackpot expectation level may be classified (staged) according to different criteria for each execution timing of the suggestion effect. In other words, if the execution timing of the suggestion effect is different, the first reference value and the second reference value for dividing into stages of low expectation, medium expectation, and high expectation may be changed. Accordingly, the first reference value and the second reference value may not match between a plurality of suggestion effects having different execution timings. For example, the suggestion effect executed at the timing of 1 is set to a high expectation level and a medium expectation level. The first reference value for dividing the stage may be lower than the second reference value for dividing the suggestion effect executed at other timing into the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree. Even in such a setting, a high expectation suggestion effect suggesting that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is equal to or higher than the first reference value (reference value corresponding to the first timing). Is expected to indicate that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a second timing later than the first timing is less than a second reference value (a reference value corresponding to the second timing) You may restrict | limit so that no suggestion production may be performed.

  The suggestion effect may suggest that the expected degree of jackpot is a specific single numerical value (for example, a percentage value). Therefore, when suggesting that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is greater than or equal to the first reference value, suggesting that it is within a predetermined range greater than or equal to the first reference value, and greater than or equal to the first reference value And a case of suggesting a specific single numerical value. In addition, when suggesting that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than the second reference value, it is less than the second reference value when suggesting that it is within a predetermined range less than the second reference value And a case of suggesting a specific single numerical value.

  For example, after the medium expectation message notice MS2 and the relatively high hit expectation degree step-up notice SU3 are executed, it is unlikely that the production combination is such that the low expectation reach establishment notice GR1 is executed. In addition, correction of the suggestion effect may be performed. In this way, it is suggested that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a timing before a predetermined timing (for example, timing during all symbol fluctuations at which the step-up notice is executed) among a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined expected level. When the suggestion effect is not executed, the suggestion effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a timing later than the predetermined timing is less than the predetermined expectation may be limited. Alternatively, when only a suggestion effect that suggests that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a timing before a predetermined timing among a plurality of timings is executed beyond a predetermined expectation level, a timing after the predetermined timing is executed. In other words, the suggestion effect that suggests that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than the predetermined expectation level may not be executed, and the suggestion effect that notifies that the probability is greater than or equal to the predetermined expectation level may be executed.

  Limited to the one that restricts the expectation of jackpot that can be suggested by the suggestion effect that can be executed at the timing of 1 and the expectation of jackpot that can be suggested by the suggestion effect that can be executed at the other timing so as to be prohibited. Alternatively, for example, the suggestion effect that becomes a relationship other than the predetermined relationship may be restricted so that the determination ratio is extremely lower than that in the case where the relationship other than the predetermined relationship is reached. For example, when a high-expectation suggestion effect is executed that suggests that the big hit expectation is greater than or equal to the first reference value at the first timing among the plurality of timings, the second timing is later than the first timing. It is also possible to limit the suggestion effect that suggests that the big hit expectation degree is less than the second reference value.

  When the combination prohibition or restriction in the suggestion effect is performed, if the suggestion effect having a high jackpot expectation degree is selected at the first timing among the plurality of timings, the suggestion effect that can be selected at the second timing There is a possibility that the aspect will be limited and the content of the production will be monotonous. Therefore, the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level that can be suggested by the suggestion effect executable at the second timing later than the first timing is larger than the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level that can be suggested by the suggestion effect executable at the first timing. By setting so as to increase, it may be possible to prevent the production contents of the suggestion effect from becoming monotonous and to execute various suggestion effects.

  In this embodiment, when a variation pattern capable of executing a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is designated, a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily displayed after a single pseudo-continuous variation (including initial variation) is started. Using the time required until the stop display is made, the expectation promotion effect can be executed. In other words, the expectation promotion effect can be executed based on the fact that the variation pattern (re-variable display pattern) for executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is determined as the usage pattern, and expects a single pseudo-variation variation. Replaced with a degree promotion effect. As a result, when the expectation promotion effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed one less than the pseudo-continuous number corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. However, if the number of quasi-continuous times is one variation pattern, the quasi-continuous variation is not performed because the initial variation portion is replaced with the expectation promotion effect. In addition, it is not limited to what is performed by replacing the pseudo continuous variation for one time with the expected degree promotion effect, and is performed by replacing multiple times of pseudo continuous variation such as two times with the expected level promotion effect, for example. Also good. Alternatively, for example, a predetermined production period such as a normal reach production or a development production, which is different from the pseudo-continuous fluctuation, may be replaced with the expected degree promotion production and executed.

  As described above, the expectation promotion effect is executed by using the surplus part of the variable display time generated by reducing the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuous variation to the number of pseudo continuous times (original number of pseudo continuous times) corresponding to the variation pattern. That's fine. However, the effect period during which the expectation promotion effect is executed after the variable display is started until the display result is derived is the period during which the reduced pseudo-continuous change is supposed to be executed (the change effect) (Period). For example, after executing a quasi-continuous variation less than the quasi-continuous number corresponding to the variation pattern (if the quasi-continuous number is a variation pattern, the quasi-continuous variation is not performed), first, the decorative symbol variable display state Is set to the reach state, and after starting the normal reach production, the expectation promotion effect may be executed at a specific timing. In other words, the expectation promotion effect may be executed at a specific timing after the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state.

  In the expectation promotion effect, for the suggestion effect such as the reach effect, the re-variation effect, and the notice effect, after performing the effect indicating the effect aspect of the already suggested suggestion effect, Is changed to an effect indicating a higher effect mode and notified. Among these multiple suggestive effects, in the predetermined suggestive effects such as the re-variation effect, the message notice, and the reach notice notice, an image display effect for displaying a predetermined image is performed. The display mode is displayed in a different display mode. In this case, in the degree of expectation promotion effect, an effect indicating the display mode of the predetermined image in the already executed image display effect is shown, and a predetermined image in which a part of the display mode of the predetermined image becomes a display mode with a higher jackpot expectation level is shown. Change to production and display.

  Also, in a predetermined suggestion effect such as a step-up notice, the effect mode can be changed in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages, and the jackpot expectation increases as the number of steps (number of steps) at which the effect mode changes increases. . In this case, in the expectation promotion effect, the effect indicating the number of steps (step number) of the step-up notice already executed is changed to an effect indicating a larger number of steps (number of steps).

  In the expectation promotion effect, it is not necessary for the effect indicating the effect mode of the already-enacted effect to be executed again from the beginning, and the player recognizes the jackpot expectation level according to the effect mode. As long as it can include at least one scene of the suggestive effect. Alternatively, although the effect is different from the suggestion effect, the player recognizes (confirms) the effect mode of the suggestion effect by executing the effect including the mode notification information indicating the effect mode of the suggestion effect already executed. You may be able to do it. In addition, unlike the suggestion effect, the expectation promotion effect is a period in which the decorative display variable display is repeatedly executed before and after the expectation promotion effect, as in the case of changing the effect mode of the suggestion effect for each pseudo-continuous change ( The variable production period) is not necessary.

  As an example, after the step-up notice SU2 is executed as the suggestion effect, a change to the step-up notice SU4 is notified by the expectation promotion effect. In this case, in the degree of expectation promotion effect, the effect display SUE1 and the effect display SUE2 in the step-up notice SU2 are all redone as the effect form of the suggestion effect, and all the effect displays SUE1 to SUE4 in the step-up notice SU4 are changed. It may be switched and displayed as a presentation mode after (after promotion). Even if it does in this way, since the change production period before and behind the expectation promotion production and before and after changing the production mode becomes unnecessary, it is possible to prevent the lengthening of the variable display and the extension of the production. Alternatively, as the effect mode of the suggestion effect notified by the expectation promotion effect, after changing all the effect display SUE1 and the effect display SUE2 in the step-up notice SU2, only the effect display SUE4 included in the step-up notice SU4 is changed. You may display as an effect mode after (after promotion). Alternatively, as the effect mode of the suggestion effect notified by the expectation promotion effect, after only the effect display SUE2 included in the step-up notice SU2 is redone, all the effect displays SUE1 to SUE4 in the step-up notice SU4 are changed ( It may be switched and displayed as an effect mode after promotion. Alternatively, as the effect mode of the suggestion effect notified by the expectation promotion effect, after only the effect display SUE2 included in the step advance notice SU2 is redone, only the effect display SUE4 included in the step up advance notice SU4 is changed (after promotion) ) May be displayed as an effect mode.

  It should be noted that, in the expectation promotion effect, a special effect mode (premier effect, etc.) with a very high jackpot expectation level, for example, when the suggestion effect mode is an effect mode for notifying that the big hit gaming state is established, for example. ), An effect indicating a special effect mode may be notified without performing an effect indicating the effect mode of the suggested effect already executed.

  For example, the timing TM01 after the start of the normal reach production, the timing TM02 after the start of the development production, the timing TM02 after the development production is started, and the super A reach production are started. The timing TM03 can be selected and set from a plurality of predetermined timings. The specific timing may be any timing from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the display result is derived, such as the timing before the normal reach production is started (the timing before the reach is established). The timing may be set.

  FIG. 16 shows the execution timing of various effects when the expectation promotion effect is executed with the timing TM01 as the specific timing, corresponding to the variation patterns PA3-8 and PA5-8. In this case, the timing TM01 which is a specific timing after the start of the normal reach production after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and the reach is established in the second pseudo sequence which is the second pseudo sequence variation. As a result, the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started. As described above, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation corresponding to the variation patterns PA3-8 and PA5-8 is three (see FIG. 5), and the variable display caused by reducing the number of pseudo continuous variations to two. Using the surplus part of the time, the expectation promotion effect can be executed with the timing TM01 as the specific timing.

  FIG. 17 shows execution timings of various effects when the expectation promotion effect is executed with the timing TM02 as the specific timing, corresponding to the variation patterns PA3-8 and PA5-8. In this case, after the reach has been established in the second pseudo-ream, the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started by the timing TM02 being the specific timing after the development effect is started following the normal reach effect. The

  FIG. 18 shows execution timings of various effects when the expectation promotion effect is executed with the timing TM03 as a specific timing corresponding to the variation patterns PA3-8 and PA5-8. In this case, after the reach is established in the second pseudo-ream, the expectation is promoted by the timing TM03 being a specific timing after the reach effect of Super A is started following the normal reach effect and the development effect. The execution of the production is started.

  When a plurality of suggested effects with different effects (effect contents) are executed at a plurality of timings from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display result being derived, What is necessary is just to alert | report in the predetermined order that the production | presentation which shows the production | presentation aspect of the suggestion production | presentation already performed about each of the some production | presentation production | generation was changed into the production | presentation which shows the production | presentation aspect with a higher jackpot expectation degree. At this time, regardless of the order or execution interval of the suggested effects that have already been executed (such as the time difference between the start timings or the interval period for each suggested effect), the expectation promotion effect that was started at a specific timing will have multiple suggested effects. Correspondingly, it is only necessary to continuously (sequentially) produce the notification of the change of the production mode.

  For example, the first suggestion effect is executed at the first timing and the second suggestion is performed at the second timing later than the first timing after the display of the decorative symbols is started and the display result is derived. It is assumed that the production is executed. In this case, regardless of the time difference between the first timing and the second timing, the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at a specific timing after the second timing, and the notification changes the effect mode in the first suggestion effect; The notification for changing the effect mode in the second suggestion effect may be continuously performed in a predetermined order. Therefore, as in the case of changing the presentation mode of a plurality of suggested effects at a plurality of timings for each pseudo-continuous change, the decorative pattern is displayed at intervals from the end of one suggested effect until the start of another suggested effect. The period (variable effect period) during which variable display is executed becomes unnecessary if the expectation promotion effect is executed.

  When a plurality of suggestion effects are executed, the first suggestion effect may be started at the first timing, and after the execution is completed, the second suggestion effect may be started at the second timing. . Alternatively, the first suggestion effect may be started at the second timing before the first suggestion effect is started at the first timing and the execution is finished. That is, one suggestion effect included in a plurality of suggestion effects may include a period in which the suggestion effect is overlapped (competed) with other suggestion effects, or predetermined without overlapping (competing) with other suggestion effects. The interval period may be provided.

  When a plurality of suggestion effects such as a reach effect, a re-change effect, and a notice effect are executed, whether or not the effect mode is changed by the expectation promotion effect may be notified for all the suggestion effects. On the other hand, when a plurality of suggestion effects are executed, it may be notified whether or not the effect mode is changed by the expectation promotion effect for only some of the suggestion effects. Only the suggestion effect that has already been executed among the plurality of suggestion effects may be notified of whether or not the effect mode is changed by the expectation promotion effect. On the other hand, the suggestion effect that has not been executed among the plurality of suggestion effects may be notified of whether or not a predetermined effect mode is obtained by the expectation promotion effect. The number of suggestion effects for notifying whether or not the effect mode is changed by the expectation promotion effect is also referred to as “promotion effect total number”.

  The total number of promotion effects may be determined to be a different number of effects depending on whether the specific timing that is the execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect is any of a plurality of timings TM01 to TM03, or at different determination ratios. It may be determined. As an example, when the execution of the expected promotion effect is started at the timing TM01 after the normal reach effect is started, the total promotion effect is “3”, and the re-change effect, the message notice, and the step-up notice are given. Whether or not the effect mode is changed is notified by an expectation promotion effect. On the other hand, when the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at the timing TM02 after the development effect is started and at the timing TM03 after the reach effect of Super A is started, the promotion is promoted as in the case of the timing TM01. The total number of effects may be “3”, and unlike the case of the timing TM01, the total number of effects may be “5”. If the total number of promoted effects is “5”, is the effect mode changed for all of the suggested effects in this embodiment, such as a re-variable effect, a message notice, a step-up notice, a reach notice notice, and a reach effect? Whether or not it is notified by an expectation promotion effect.

  When the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at a relatively late timing among a plurality of timings TM01 to TM03 that can be determined at a specific timing, the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at a relatively early timing. It suffices that the ratio of notifying whether or not the effect mode is changed for more suggestive effects is higher than when the effect is generated.

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the rendering control CPU 120 performs rendering operations by various rendering devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LEDs, and movable members constituting the rendering model). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of kinds of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation for each of a single or a plurality of notice effects executed according to the determination result of the notice pattern. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 19A shows a configuration example of each effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 19A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) that is compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and executes each effect operation. A determination value corresponding to the time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content and processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation effective period for effectively detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation for the trigger button, an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation for the push button 31B, Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as data designating the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively, is included.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Furthermore, other various control data may be included, such as, for example, a movable member control data for production indicating an operation mode in the movable member included in the production model.

  FIG. 19B shows various rendering operations executed according to the content of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value. The effect operation shown in FIG. 19B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. In addition, the production control CPU 120 sets a corresponding production control pattern (preliminary production control pattern), for example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in response to the determination result of the announcement pattern. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated.

  After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, and a movable member included in a production model). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In this embodiment, the expectation promotion effect may be executed based on the fact that a variation pattern that can execute a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is designated. And the specific timing when execution of an expectation promotion effect is started is determined in any of several timings TM01-TM03. In correspondence with the presence or absence of such expectation promotion effect and the setting of specific timing, a plurality of effect control patterns (special pattern fluctuation effect control patterns) are prepared in advance for each variation pattern capable of executing the expectation promotion effect. Just keep it.

  FIG. 20 shows the variation patterns PA3-8 and PA5-8 in which the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (pseudo continuous number) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is 3, and the super B reach effect is performed. Correspondingly, an example of setting an effect control pattern according to the presence / absence of expectation promotion effect and specific timing is shown. In this setting example, when the variation pattern PA3-8 or the variation pattern PA5-8 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, a different production control pattern is determined according to the presence / absence of the expectation promotion effect and the determination result of the specific timing. can do. Therefore, when executing the pseudo continuous fluctuation three times without executing the expected degree promotion effect, or when replacing the pseudo continuous change for one time with the expected degree promotion effect (the specific timing is between timings TM01 to TM03). Various production operations can be controlled corresponding to each of the cases.

  In FIG. 20, the example of setting the effect control pattern is shown for the change pattern PA3-8 and the change pattern PA5-8, but other change patterns that can execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect and reach effect are also shown. Similarly, a plurality of effect control patterns (special-fluctuation effect control patterns) may be prepared in advance in accordance with the presence / absence of expectation promotion effects and the setting of specific timing. Thus, in this embodiment, the expectation promotion effect can be executed based on the fact that the variable pattern effect with the “simulated ream” variable display effect and the reach effect is determined. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the one that can execute the expectation promotion effect based on the fluctuation pattern with any reach effect including the normal reach effect. Alternatively, the expectation promotion effect may be executed only when a specific variation pattern with a reach effect of Super B) is determined. Alternatively, as long as it is a variation pattern in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the expectation promotion effect may be executed even for a non-reach variation pattern without a reach effect.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 21, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 21 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 executes a display operation control process on the screen of the image display device 5 based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor (image processing processor) for image processing, more commonly called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). Good. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is an input for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B, for example. And a port and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 22 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 23 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and further indicates the variable display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit the first pending storage count notification command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the second pending storage number notification command is performed. The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 22 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 in FIG. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as the “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a plurality of variation pattern types are used by using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. And a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. Yes. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  By the special symbol change process in step S112 and the special symbol stop process in step S113, the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executed, and the variable display is performed. The resulting confirmed special symbol (final stop symbol) is derived. That is, the special symbol variation process and the special symbol stop process are performed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B based on the determination result and setting contents in the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process. Is included, and processing for deriving and displaying the display result is included.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. As an example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, may be set to “15”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, a process for performing a setting for transmitting an end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 23 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the decided values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The probability variation flag is set to an on state when the probability variation state is controlled in which the probability variation control is performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation state ends, the probability variation flag is cleared and the state is turned off.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determining random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to each big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”. Depending on which of the determined values is matched, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the jackpot type (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting the value of the jackpot type buffer (big hit type buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245) The jackpot type that was made is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “1”, and if it is “probable change”, it may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), after executing the processing of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, “−” The special symbol indicating the symbol “” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3” or “7” which becomes the big hit symbol is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 23 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” (step S263).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), for example, by determining whether or not the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is a probable change state. Whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in the time-shortening state is determined (step S264). When the time reduction control is not being performed (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S265). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S264 (step S264; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When either one of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the usage table is set based on numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267).

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type identified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination randomness is selected. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. In this way, in the process of step S267, it is only necessary to be able to determine any variation pattern type from among a plurality of variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result that the special figure display result is “big hit”.

  When the big hit flag is off, by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S267, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach”. In other words, the process of step S267 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S269). .

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are extracted at the start winning time when the game ball that has passed (entered) through the mouth and the second start winning opening is detected. You may memorize | store as pending | holding information in the part 151B.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission data provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 for setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. To do. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit ending process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 27, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  When the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322), and the big hit type is “ Specify whether it was “non-probable” or “probable”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323).

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “probability change” and not “non-probability change” (step S323; No), a setting for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed by starting the probability change control ( Step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets a probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 or the like to an on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), after executing the process of step S324, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets a time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 or the like to an on state. In addition, a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed in the short-time state may be set in the short-time counter. In response to the fact that the big hit type is “probable change”, when the time reduction control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, without setting the initial value of the time reduction counter, Both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag may be set to the on state.

  After executing the process of step S325, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the execution of the big hit end process is ended.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, is determined, determined, and set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 28 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S170 to S175, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit. On the other hand, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is initialized. The value is updated to “0”.

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

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command, the designated fluctuation pattern becomes a decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determining table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After performing one of the processes in steps S524 and S525, a variable display effect determination process is performed (step S528). The variable display effect determination process includes a process for determining various effect modes corresponding to the case where a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” or a notice effect is executed. Further, the variable display effect determination process includes a process for determining whether or not to execute the expected degree promotion effect, a specific timing for executing the expected degree promotion effect, and the like.

  After executing the variable display effect determination process in step S528, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S529). At this time, a plurality of effect control CPUs 120 are prepared corresponding to, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the presence / absence of the expectation promotion effect, the specific timing at which the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started, and the like. One of the special pattern fluctuation production control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern. When settings for executing various types of notice effects are made, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the settings may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S529, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S530). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S531). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S529 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S532), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect determination process executed in step S528 of FIG. In the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S601). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not both the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect and the reach effect are executed in accordance with the specified variation pattern (step S602).

  If it is determined in step S602 that both the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect and the reach effect are executed (step S602; Yes), the presence / absence of the expectation promotion effect indicating whether or not the expectation promotion effect is executed is determined. And the specific timing in the case of performing (timing which starts execution of an expectation degree promotion effect) is determined (step S603). As an example, in the process of step S603, an expected degree promotion effect execution determination table prepared in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the presence / absence of an expectation degree promotion effect and a specific timing. In the expectation degree promotion effect execution decision table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number value for the expectation degree promotion effect execution decision according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the expectation degree promotion effect. It is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result of “no promotion effect” corresponding to the case of not executing or a plurality of timings TM01 to TM03 that can start execution in the case of executing the expectation promotion effect. The effect control CPU 120 creates an expectation degree promotion effect execution determination table based on numerical data indicating random number values for determining the expectation degree promotion effect execution extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. By referencing, the presence / absence and specific timing of the expectation promotion effect may be determined.

  FIG. 32A shows an example of determination in the process of step S603. In this determination example, the presence / absence of the expected degree promotion effect and the determination ratio of the specific timing that is the execution start timing of the expected degree promotion effect are varied according to the variation pattern. More specifically, any one of the variation patterns PB2-1, PB2-2, PA3-1 to PA3-4, PA3-6 to PA3-8, which are reach variation patterns when the variable display result is “losing”. One of the variation patterns PB4-1, PB4-2, PA5-1 to PA5-4, PA5-6 to PA5-8, which is a big hit variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” compared to a certain case. In this case, the ratio of “no promotion effect” that does not execute the expectation promotion effect is significantly low. Therefore, when the expected degree promotion effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree at which the variable display result is “big hit” is increased more than when the expected degree promotion effect is not executed.

  In the variation patterns PB2-1, PB2-2, PB4-1, and PB4-2, a variable display result is derived after the normal reach effect is executed. Therefore, the development effect and the reach effect of Super A or Super B are not executed. Therefore, the determination ratio is set so that the specific timing as the execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect can be determined only at the timing TM01 after the normal reach effect is started.

  In the fluctuation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4 and PA5-2 to PA5-4, when the expectation promotion effect is not executed, the normal reach effect and the development effect are executed, and then the super A reach effect is executed. After that, the variable display result is derived. Therefore, if the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at the timing TM03 after the reach effect of Super A is started, the execution of the expectation promotion effect may not be completed before the variable display time elapses. . Accordingly, the specific timing that is the execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect can be determined as either the timing TM01 after the normal reach effect is started or the timing TM02 after the development effect is started. As such, the decision ratio is set.

  In the variation patterns PA3-6 to PA3-8 and PA5-6 to PA5-8, after the normal reach effect and the advanced effect are executed, the reach display results of the super A and the super B are sequentially executed, and then the variable display result Is derived. Therefore, the specific timing that is the execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect is the timing TM01 after the normal reach effect is started, the timing TM02 after the development effect is started, and the super A reach effect is started. The determination ratio is set so that it can be determined at any later timing TM03.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S603 shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not “no promotion effect” is executed (step S604). At this time, if it is other than “no promotion effect” (step S604; No), the total number of promotion effects is determined (step S605). The total number of promoted effects is the number of suggested effects informed as to whether or not the effect mode is changed in the expected degree promotion effect.

  As an example of the process in step S605, a promotion effect total number determination table prepared in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the total number of promotion effects. In the promotion effect total number determination table, a plurality of numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random number value for determining the promotion effect total number according to the determination result of the specific timing that is the execution start timing of the expected promotion effect and the variation pattern It may be assigned to the total number of types of promotion effects. In this embodiment, the total number of promotion effects is determined to be “3” or “5”. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the promotion effect total number determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the promotion effect total number extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. What is necessary is just to determine the promotion production total number.

  FIG. 32B shows an example of determining the total number of promotion effects in the process of step S605. In this example of determination, the determination ratio is set so that the total number of promoted effects is determined to be “3” regardless of the variation pattern in response to the execution start timing of the expected promotion effect being the timing TM01. Yes. Accordingly, when the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at the timing TM01 after the normal reach effect is started, the promotion effect total number is “3”. Among the cases where the execution start timing of the expected degree promotion effect is the timing TM02, when the change pattern is PA3-2 to PA3-4, PA5-2 to PA5-4, the total number of promotion effects is “3” or “ The determination ratio is set so as to be determined as “5”. On the other hand, in the case of the timing TM02, when it is any of the variation patterns PA3-6 to PA3-8, PA5-6 to PA5-8, the promotion effect total number is determined to be determined only to “3”. A percentage is set. Corresponding to the execution start timing of the expected degree promotion effect being the timing TM03, the determination ratio is set so that the total number of promotion effects is determined to be “3” or “5” in any variation pattern Has been.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 32 (B), the determination is made such that the number of promoted effects is determined to be “5”, which is higher than “3”, at a higher rate at timing TM03 than at timing TM02. A percentage is set. In the case of the timing TM01, the determination ratio is set so that the total number of promotion effects is determined as “3” and not as “5”. With such a setting, when the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at a relatively late timing among a plurality of timings TM01 to TM03 that can be determined at a specific timing, the expectation promotion is performed at a relatively early timing. The ratio of notifying whether or not the production mode is changed for more suggested productions can be made higher than when the production execution is started.

  In addition, it is not limited to what determines a promotion effect total number with the predetermined ratio according to several timings TM01-TM03, You may preset and associate the promotion effect total number for every some timing TM01-TM03. . In this case, when the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at a relatively late timing among the plurality of timings TM01 to TM03 that can be determined at the specific timing, the expectation promotion effect is executed at a relatively early timing. What is necessary is just to set the correspondence of timing TM01-TM03 and a total number of promotion effects so that it may alert | report whether an effect aspect is changed about more suggestive effects rather than the time when is started.

  Subsequent to the determination by the process of step S605 shown in FIG. 31, an effect mode to be notified as the effect content after promotion in the expectation promotion effect is determined (step S606). As an example, in the process of step S606, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), it is only necessary to determine the production contents according to the promotion target production and the total number of promotion productions. The promotion target effect is a suggestion effect that informs whether or not the effect mode is changed in the expectation promotion effect. In the determination example shown in FIG. 32 (C), the content of the promotion after promotion is determined so that the promotion target effect is changed to an effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation degree in the expectation promotion effect. For example, in the re-variation effect, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation is reduced by one less than the number of pseudo-continuous operations corresponding to the variation pattern by executing the expectation promotion effect, so before the change in the expectation promotion effect, It is an effect mode in which the big hit expectation is lower than the effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by making the content of the promotion after promotion into an effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern, it can be notified that the effect mode has been changed to a higher effect mode.

  For the message notice, the reach establishment notice, and the reach production, the production mode having the highest jackpot expectation degree among the plurality of production modes is determined as the production content after promotion. Therefore, the expectation promotion effect is not changed to an effect mode with a lower jackpot expectation level. Further, in the step-up notice, the effect form of the step-up notice SU3 or the step-up notice SU4 having a relatively high expectation degree of jackpot is determined as the effect content after promotion. In this case, in the expectation promotion effect, if the effect content before the promotion is the effect mode of step-up SU4 and the effect content after the promotion is the effect mode of step-up SU3, the effect mode with a lower jackpot expectation level May be changed. However, the determination ratio is extremely low, and any other production contents will not be changed to a production mode with a lower degree of jackpot expectation. Note that, according to the determination in step S607, the expectation promotion effect in this embodiment can notify that the jackpot expectation level of the notice effect is always changed to a higher effect mode.

  As for the step-up notice, the step-up notice SU4, which is the production mode with the highest degree of expectation of jackpots among the plurality of production modes, is the only production mode after promotion, similar to the message preview, the reach announcement, and the reach production. It may be determined. About message announcement, reach notice when reach establishment, reach production not only the production mode with the highest jackpot expectation degree among the plurality of production modes, but also the production mode with relatively high jackpot expectation degree among the plurality of production modes, It may be determined as an effect mode after promotion.

  In the fluctuation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4 and PA5-2 to PA5-4, when the expectation promotion effect is not executed, the normal reach effect and the development effect are executed, and then the super A reach effect is executed. After that, the variable display result is derived. When any one of these variation patterns, the timing TM02 is determined to be a specific timing by the process of step S603, the total number of promoted effects is determined to be “5” by the process of step S605, and the process is promoted by the process of step S606. There is a case where the reach effect of Super B is determined as the later effect content. In this case, after the expectation promotion effect is executed at the timing TM02, the super A reach effect may be replaced with the super B reach effect. Alternatively, in the case of a variation pattern in which the super A reach effect is executed and the super B reach effect is not executed, the total number of promoted effects is always determined to be “3”, and the reach effect effect mode is the super A reach effect. It may be made not to change to the production mode of Super B having a higher degree of big hit expectation. Or, in the case of a variation pattern in which the super A reach effect is executed and the super B reach effect is not executed, when the total number of promoted effects is “5”, the reach effect is changed to an effect mode with a higher degree of expectation for jackpot Although notification of whether or not to be performed is performed, it may be restricted (promotion failure) so as not to be notified of the change to the super B effect mode. Alternatively, when the timing TM02 is determined at a specific timing, the promotion effect total number may always be determined as “3”.

  If any one of the fluctuation patterns PA3-6 to PA3-8 and PA5-6 to PA5-8 is designated, the process of step S605 is performed even when the timing TM02 is determined as the specific timing by the process of step S603. Thus, the total number of promotion effects may be determined as “5” at a predetermined rate. In the variation patterns PA3-6 to PA3-8 and PA5-6 to PA5-8, when the expectation promotion effect is not executed, the normal, super A, and super B reach effects are sequentially executed, and the variable display result is obtained. Derived. In any of these variation patterns, the promotion effect total number is determined to be “5” at the specific timing of the timing TM02, and the reach effect of Super B may be determined as the effect content after the promotion. In this case, after the expectation promotion effect is executed at timing TM02, the predetermined connection effect may be executed until the super B reach effect is started, or the super B reach effect is started. The expectation promotion effect may be extended and executed.

  If it is determined in step S602 of FIG. 31 that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect or reach effect is not executed (step S602; No), or if “no promotion effect” is determined in step S604 (step S604; Yes), or after the process of step S606 is executed, the contents of the effect at the time of the last fluctuation when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is not executed or when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed are determined (step S607). In the process of step S607, whether or not to execute various notice effects such as a message notice, a step-up notice, and a reach establishment notice is determined.

  As an example of the processing in step S607, FIG. 33A shows an example of determining the notice effect when there is an expectation promotion effect in which the expectation promotion effect is executed. In the determination example shown in FIG. 33 (A), for each of the notice effects, the effect before the change (before promotion) in the expectation promotion effect so that the expectation promotion effect is changed to an effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation effect. The content is determined. That is, the contents of the notice effect that can be determined in the determination example shown in FIG. 33A are more than the contents of the effect of the notice effect as shown in FIG. 32C that can be determined in the process of step S606. The expectation of jackpot is low. Thereby, in the expectation promotion effect in this embodiment, it can be notified that the jackpot expectation degree of the notice effect is always changed to a higher effect mode.

  In addition, the expectation promotion effect is not limited to the effect in which the big hit expectation level of the notice effect is always changed to a higher effect mode, and the change of the effect mode may not be performed. It may be changed to a low production mode. Further, as in the determination example shown in FIGS. 32C and 33A, the present invention is not limited to setting in advance all the contents of effects that can be determined by the processing in step S606 and step S607, but in step S606. Based on the content of the effect determined by the process of step S607, part or all of the content of the effect that can be determined as the content of the promotion before promotion is set so that the expectation level of jackpot is the same or lower in the process of step S607 May be.

  Regardless of the jackpot expectation level, it is possible to determine what will be the content of the production before the change (before promotion) at a predetermined rate, and if it is not possible to change to a production mode with a higher jackpot expectation level in the expected level promotion effect, change The content of the previous (before promotion) may be replaced with other content. Or you may restrict | limit so that the notice effect by the determined content of an execution may not be performed.

  When there are a plurality of systems in which the performance mode is different according to the jackpot expectation level in the suggested performance, the performance mode in one system among the multiple systems is changed as the performance mode after the change in the expected level promotion performance (after promotion) On the other hand, you may restrict | limit so that the production | presentation aspect in another system may not be changed. As an example, as a system for changing the presentation mode of the step-up notice, a system (first system) for increasing the jackpot expectation by increasing the number of steps, and a character display mode (for example, a character) displayed at each stage (step) And a system (second system) that increases the jackpot expectation by changing the type, display color, shape, part or all of the display pattern. In this case, in the expectation promotion effect, for example, the effect of the step-up notice in at least one system such as the second system can be changed in the processing of steps S606 and S607 before and after the change (before the promotion) ( An effect mode after promotion may be determined. Thus, in the expectation promotion effect, for example, the character display pattern in the step-up notice before the change (before promotion) is set to the normal pattern (solid color etc.), while the character display pattern in the step-up notice after the change (after promotion) is used. It is good also as a special pattern (sakura pattern etc.). Alternatively, before the change (before promotion) and after the change (after promotion) may be determined in the processes of steps S606 and S607 so as to change the effect form in the plurality of systems by the expectation promotion effect. That is, in the processing of steps S606 and S607 shown in FIG. 31, before the change so as to change the production mode in a part or all of the multiple systems in which the jackpot expectation is varied according to different production modes in the suggestion production ( It is only necessary to determine the production mode before the promotion) and after the change (after the promotion).

  FIGS. 33 (B1) and (B2) show an example of determining the notice effect when there is no expectation promotion effect in which the expectation promotion effect is not executed. Among these, FIG. 33 (B1) shows an example of determination in the non-reach state where the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state, while FIG. 33 (B2) shows an example of determination in the reach state in which the reach state is reached. In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 33 (B1) and (B2), when the effect mode of the notice effect that can be executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings is determined to be the specific effect mode having a high expectation degree of jackpot, A determination ratio for combining a plurality of notice effects is set so that the effect form of the notice effect that can be executed at the second timing that is later than one timing is not determined to be a normal effect aspect with a low degree of big hit expectation.

  For example, for the message notice, the determination ratio is set so that when the message notice MS2 is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the message notice is not executed or when the message notice MS1 is executed. As for the step-up notice, the big hit expectation is higher when any of the step-up notices SU1 to SU4 is executed than when the step-up notice is not executed. The determination ratio is set so that the big hit expectation increases in the order of step-up notice SU3 and step-up notice SU4. Regarding the advance notice at the time of reach establishment, when one of the advance notice notices GR1 to GR3 at the time of reach establishment is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the advance notice at the time of reach establishment is not executed. The determination ratio is set so that the big hit expectation degree becomes higher in the order of the advance notice GR2 and the reach establishment notice notice GR3.

  On the other hand, the case where the effect contents after promotion as shown in FIG. 32 (C) are set based on the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32 (A) and the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 33 (B1) and (B2) are compared. Then, with respect to the message notice, the big hit expectation is expected when the effect form of the message notice MS2 is notified as the effect contents after the promotion in the expectation promotion effect than when the message notice MS2 is executed when there is no expectation promotion effect. The execution rate of the expectation promotion effect and the determination rate of the notice effect are set so that the degree becomes higher. Further, regarding the step-up notice, the step-up notice SU3 and step-up are provided as the contents of the promotion after the promotion in the degree-of-expectation promotion, compared to the case where the step-up notice SU3 and the step-up notice SU4 are executed when there is no expectation promotion effect. The execution rate of the expectation promotion effect and the determination rate of the notice effect are set so that the big hit expectation level is higher when the effect mode of the notice SU4 is notified. Further, with respect to the advance notice at the time of reach establishment, the effect form of the advance notice GR2 at the time of reach establishment is notified as the effect content after the promotion in the advancement degree of expectation effect than when the advance notice GR2 at the time of reach establishment is executed when there is no expectation promotion effect. In such a case, the execution rate of the expectation promotion effect and the determination rate of the notice effect are set so that the big hit expectation level becomes higher. In this way, when a specific performance aspect is notified as the content of the promotion after the promotion in the expected degree promotion effect, the big hit expectation can be increased as compared with the case where the specific effect aspect is obtained in the suggestion effect.

  Subsequent to the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the variable pattern is to execute a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” (step S608). At this time, if there is no pseudo-continuation in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed (step S608; No), the variable-display effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case where there is a pseudo-run that executes a variable display effect of “pseudo-run” (step S608; Yes), a message notice, a step-up notice, Processing for determining a re-variation effect or the like is executed. In this case, first, the pseudo continuous number (any one of “1” to “3”) corresponding to the variation pattern is set to the variable x (step S609).

  After the process of step S609 is executed, it is determined whether or not “no promotion effect” is executed (step S610). At this time, if it is other than “no promotion effect” for executing the expectation promotion effect (step S610; No), in order to correspond to the execution of replacing the pseudo continuous fluctuation for one time with the expectation promotion effect, The variable x is decremented by 1 (step S611).

  When it is “no promotion effect” in step S610 (step S610; Yes), after executing the process of step S611, it is determined whether or not the variable x is “0” (step S612). At this time, if the variable x is other than “0” (step S612; No), the notice effect to be executed during the fluctuation before (immediately before) the pseudo-continuous fluctuation of the pseudo-continuous number corresponding to the variable x is determined ( Step S613). For example, when the variable x is “3”, the notice effect to be executed during the second pseudo continuous fluctuation before the third pseudo continuous fluctuation is determined. Note that the third pseudo continuous variation is the final variation when the number of pseudo continuous sequences is three, and the notice effect that is executed during the pseudo continuous variation has already been determined by the process of step S607.

  The notice effects determined by the processing in step S613 include a message notice that is a notice at the start of change and a step-up notice that is a notice that all symbols are changing. FIGS. 34A and 34B show a determination example of message notice and a determination example of step-up notice in the process of step S613.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 34A, the message notice is determined as either no notice, message notice MS1, or message notice MS2 in accordance with the notice content decided one step ahead by the processing in step S607 or step S613. Is done. Note that the previously determined notice content is the notice effect determined when the process of step S607 or step S613 was executed last time from the start to the end of the execution of the variable display effect determination process. The presence / absence and the production mode may be used. In the determination example shown in FIG. 34 (A), if the content of the previous notice determined is no notice, it is decided only without notice without executing the message notice. On the other hand, if the previously determined notice content is the message notice MS1, it is decided as either no notice or message notice MS1. If the content of the previous notice determined in advance is the message notice MS2, it is possible to decide any of the message notice MS1 and the message notice MS2 without notice.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 34 (B), the step-up notice is either no notice or step-up notice SU1 to step-up notice SU3 depending on the notice contents decided one step ahead by the process of step S607 or step S613. It is decided. In this example of determination, if the content of the previous notice determined is no notice, the determination is made only without notice without executing the step-up notice. On the other hand, if the previously determined notice content is the step-up notice SU1, it is decided as either no notice or the step-up notice SU1. If the previously determined notice content is the step-up notice SU2, it is decided that there is no notice, step-up notice SU1, or step-up notice SU2. If the one-preceding notice content is the step-up notice SU3 or the step-up notice SU4, it is decided that there is no notice, step-up notice SU1 to step-up notice SU3.

  In the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 31, in response to the execution of the pseudo continuous variation in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a message notice or a step-up notice at the time of the final change is performed by the process of step S607. Subsequently, the process of step S613 is executed while subtracting the variable x set by the process of step S609 by 1 in the process of step S611. Therefore, when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the notice contents in the message notice and step-up notice are determined in the order of going back from the last change to the first change. Then, according to the determination example as shown in FIG. 34A or FIG. 34B, when the message notice or step-up notice is executed in the initial fluctuation or the pseudo continuous fluctuation each time, during the previous fluctuation (initial fluctuation) Alternatively, it is possible to determine the contents of the respective notices so that the notice contents executed during the current change are not lower than the big hit expectation level than the notice contents executed in the pseudo continuous fluctuation).

  Subsequent to the process of step S613, a re-variation effect of the number of effects (order) corresponding to the variable x is determined (step S614). For example, when the variable x is “3”, a card symbol (including three star symbols) that is temporarily stopped and displayed immediately before the start of the third pseudo continuous variation is determined. After executing the process of step S614, the process proceeds to the process of step S611 to subtract 1 from the value of the variable x, and the processes of steps S613 and S614 are repeatedly executed until the variable x after subtraction becomes “0”. And when it determines with the variable x being "0" in the process of step S612 (step S612; Yes), the variable display effect determination process is complete | finished.

  In the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 31, the effect content after promotion as shown in FIG. 32C is determined by the process of step S606, and as shown in FIG. 33A by the process of step S607. Determine the content of the promotion before promotion. Thereby, the various aspects of the suggestion effect (before / before promotion) corresponding to the case where the expectation promotion effect is executed and the effect mode after the change (after promotion) by the expectation promotion effect are sequentially performed. Can be determined. On the other hand, the production mode in the suggestion production before the change (before promotion), the production mode after the change by the expectation promotion production (after promotion), and the like may be determined in a lump. In this case, for example, when a plurality of presentation mode combination patterns are prepared in advance in which the presentation mode before change (before promotion) and the post-change (after promotion) presentation mode are prepared, and the expected degree promotion effect is executed. For this, any one of the production mode combination patterns may be determined as the usage pattern.

  The case where the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed is not limited to the one in which the notice effect and the re-change effect are sequentially determined for each initial change or pseudo-continuous change by the processing in steps S609 to S614. The notice effect and the re-change effect may be determined collectively. For example, if an effect combination pattern that combines the effect patterns of the notice effect and the re-variable effect is prepared in advance according to the number of pseudo-continuations, etc., and one of the effect combination patterns is determined as a use pattern at a predetermined ratio Good.

  The presence / absence of the expectation promotion effect, the specific timing as the execution start timing, the total number of promotion effects, and the like may be determined together with the suggestion effects such as the notice effect and the re-change effect. For example, with respect to various effects such as an expectation promotion effect, a notice effect, and a re-variation effect, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Any combination pattern may be determined as a use pattern at a predetermined ratio.

  Alternatively, after determining the content of the suggestion effect (before promotion) in the first-time fluctuation or pseudo-continuous change, the presence / absence of the expectation promotion effect, the specific timing that becomes the execution start timing, the total number of promotion effects, and the effect content after the promotion May be determined. In this case, regardless of whether or not there is an expectation promotion effect, after determining the effect content of the suggestion effect (before promotion), the effect content with a lower jackpot expectation level than the effect content before promotion as the effect content after promotion It is only necessary to set the determination ratio of the production mode so that it is not determined or difficult to determine. In addition, after determining the content of the promotion after promotion at a predetermined ratio regardless of the content of the promotion before promotion, if the expectation promotion effect cannot be changed to a production mode with a higher jackpot expectation, the effect before promotion Even if it is prevented from changing to a production mode with a low jackpot expectation in the expectation promotion production, by replacing the content with other production content or restricting not to perform the notice production before promotion etc. Good.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect (step S542). The notice effect execution period may be determined in advance in a notice effect control pattern selected corresponding to a predetermined notice effect such as a message notice, a step-up notice, or a reach notice notice, for example. When it is a notice effect execution period in step S542 (step S542; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S543).

  As an example, in the process of step S543, the display of the effect image is performed according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) read from the notice effect control pattern or the like. In order to perform a predetermined effect operation including part or all of the output of sound effects, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the effect model, etc., various commands are created and the display control unit 123 and the sound control board 13, What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the lamp control board 14 grade | etc.,.

  When it is not the notice effect execution period in step S542 (step S542; No), after executing the process of step S543, it is determined whether or not it is a change effect execution period for executing the change effect. (Step S544). The re-variation effect execution period may be determined in advance in the special-fluctuation effect control pattern selected corresponding to the change pattern or the like. When it is the re-variation effect execution period in step S544 (step S544; Yes), effect operation control for executing the re-change effect is performed (step S545).

  When it is not the re-variation effect execution period in step S544 (step S544; No), after executing the process of step S545, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect ( Step S546). The reach production execution period may be determined in advance in the special figure fluctuation production control pattern selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern or the like. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S546 (step S546; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S547).

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S546 (step S546; No), after executing the process of step S547, it is determined whether or not it is the expectation promotion effect execution period for executing the expectation promotion effect. Determination is made (step S548). In the expectation promotion effect execution period, in the special figure variation effect control pattern selected corresponding to the specific timing that is the execution start timing when the expectation promotion effect is executed, for example, the variable display state of the decorative design is reached What is necessary is just to be predetermined as an effect execution period after having been in the state. When it is the expectation degree promotion effect execution period in step S548 (step S548; Yes), the expectation degree promotion effect process is executed (step S549). The expectation degree promotion effect process includes a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the case where the expectation degree promotion effect is executed.

  When it is not the expected level promotion effect execution period in step S548 (step S548; No), after executing the expected level promotion effect process in step S549, for example, the setting in the special-figure fluctuation effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern Based on the above, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (step S550), the presentation process during variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S551). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S551; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S551 (step S551; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S552). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S553). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S554), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  The expectation promotion effect execution period determined in the process of step S548 may not be set as an effect execution period after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. The effect execution period may be determined in advance in the special-fluctuation effect control pattern. As an example, among the non-reach variation patterns not accompanied by the reach effect, even if the variation pattern (such as the variation pattern PA1-4 shown in FIG. 5) in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the expectation promotion effect Is set in advance so that it can be determined at a predetermined timing before reaching the reach state as a specific timing that is an execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect. Then, it is sufficient that the timing before reaching the reach state can be determined as the specific timing at a predetermined ratio according to the variation pattern.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the expected degree promotion effect process executed in step S549 of FIG. In the expectation promotion effect process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the promotion effect flag is on (step S621). The promotion effect in-progress flag is set to the on state by the process of step S623 described later in response to the start of the expectation degree promotion effect.

  When the promotion effect in-progress flag is OFF in step S621 (step S621; No), for example, “1” is set as the count initial value of the promotion effect counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like (step S622). . At this time, for example, a promotion effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is set to an on state (step S623).

  After executing the process of step S623, a predetermined time as a segment effect time is set (step S624). Separation effect time is an effect for executing a delimitation effect as a delimiter for each notification before or after each notification is made when notifying that the effect indicating the effect mode is changed for a plurality of suggested effects. It's time. When the process of step S624 is executed, for example, a break effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is set to an on state (step S625).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S625, by executing a delimitation effect, the number of promotions and the suggested effect to be promoted are notified (step S626). Here, the number of times of promotion is the number of times that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to the effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation level in the expectation level promotion effect, and is designated by the promotion effect count value. The suggested effect to be promoted may be set in advance in association with the number of promotions, for example, one of a plurality of suggested effects such as a re-variable effect, a message notice, a step-up notice, a reach establishment notice, and a reach effect. . The production control CPU 120 transmits various commands based on the special figure fluctuation production control pattern to the display control unit 123, the audio control unit 13, the lamp control unit 14, etc., and displays the production image, the output of the sound effect, the lamp It may be possible to execute a demarcation effect for notifying the number of promotions and the suggestion effect to be promoted by lighting up.

  The player recognizes the number of suggested effects in which the performance mode is changed to the higher performance mode of the big hit expectation in the expected level promotion performance by notifying the number of promotion times in the execution of the segmentation performance in the process of step S626. It becomes possible. If the expectation promotion effect includes a promotion failure effect, if the number of suggestion effects for effecting whether or not the effect mode is changed in the expectation promotion effect is reported as the number of promotion times in the delimitation effect Good. That is, the number of promotion times may indicate the number of suggested effects that may be changed to an effect mode in which the effect mode is higher in the jackpot expectation level, or is actually changed to an effect mode in which the jackpot expectation level is higher. Only the number of suggested effects may be indicated. Thus, the break effect is an effect that is executed as a break for each notification when notifying that the effect indicating the effect mode is changed for a plurality of suggestive effects. In addition, the delimitation effect notifies whether or not the effect mode is changed in the change effect to be executed later (or already executed) by notifying the number of promotions and the suggested effect to be promoted. The player may recognize the target suggestion effect so that the player can recognize it. In addition, the segmentation effect does not have to notify the suggestion effect to be promoted and the promotion target, divide the expectation promotion effect into a plurality of periods, and a plurality of change effects executed in each period, Any production that makes it easier for the player to recognize is acceptable.

  When the delimitation effect is executed by the process of step S626, effect operation control of the movable member corresponding to the promotion effect count value among the plurality of movable members constituting the effect model provided inside or outside the game area is performed. This is performed (step S627). As an example, around the image display device 5, it is only necessary to arrange movable members constituting a total of five effect models simulating a flower shape or a predetermined emblem. In this case, as the suggestion effect corresponding to the promotion effect count value, which of the suggestion effects is changed, among the re-change effect, the message notice, the step-up notice, the reach establishment notice, and the reach effect, In response to the above, effect operation control for operating different movable members (for example, any of movement, vibration, rotation, etc.) is performed. For example, if the production control CPU 120 generates a drive control signal for driving an electromagnetic actuator such as a solenoid or a motor connected to each movable member, and supplies it to a drive circuit for driving any one of the electromagnetic actuators. Good. In place of the production operation control using the movable member, or together with the production operation control using the movable member, for example, production operation control for lighting the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, Predetermined performance operation control for notifying execution may be performed. Also at this time, according to the promotion effect count value, for example, a predetermined effect mode such as a lighting mode of the light emitter (emission color, luminance, light emission period, number of blinks, lighting member position, number of lighting members, etc.) Production operation control may be performed so as to be different. It is only necessary that the player can be notified of the number of promotions and the suggestion effect to be promoted so that the player can recognize by changing the effect mode according to such a promotion effect count value.

  After executing the process of step S627, it is determined whether or not the delimiter effect time has elapsed (step S628). At this time, if the break effect time has not elapsed (step S628; No), the expectation promotion effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when the break effect time has elapsed (step S628; Yes), the break effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S629). In addition, for the suggestion effect to be promoted according to the number of times of promotion (promotion effect count value), the contents of the effect before and after the promotion are specified (step S630).

  Following the processing of step S630, it is determined whether or not the effect before promotion is executed again to notify the effect mode of the suggestion effect (step S631). And when performing the effect before promotion again (step S631; Yes), the predetermined period used as the effect notification period before a promotion is set (step S632). Note that, for any suggestion effect, when the effect indicating the effect mode before promotion is performed, the effect notification period before promotion may be set in the process of step S632 without executing the process of step S631. On the other hand, for example, when changing to a special performance mode, such as when the variable display result is a display mode that indicates that it is determined that the game state is a big hit game state, the effect mode before promotion is notified again. Without doing, you may make it alert | report immediately a special production | presentation aspect.

  When it is determined in step S631 that the pre-promotion effect is not executed again (step S631; No), after executing the process of step S632, a predetermined time as the promotion effect time is set (step S633). ), The expectation promotion process is terminated. The promotion effect time indicates an effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation degree after an effect indicating the effect mode of any one of the suggested effects to be promoted is performed among the plurality of suggested effects in the expectation level promotion effect. The required time until the effect is completed may be set in advance in the special-fluctuation effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S621 that the promotion effect flag is on (step S621; Yes), it is determined whether or not the break effect flag is on (step S634). If the break effect flag is on (step S634; Yes), the process proceeds to step S626, and the execution of the break effect is continued. In addition, based on the control setting performed by the CPU 120 for effect control when the execution of the separator effect is started, various processing circuits such as VDP of the display control unit 123 continuously execute the separator effect ( For example, when a moving image reproduction process or the like can be executed, the process may proceed to step S628 instead of step S626.

  If it is determined in step S634 that the segmentation effect flag is OFF (step S634; No), it is determined whether or not the promotion effect time has elapsed (step S635). When the promotion effect time has not elapsed (step S635; No), it is determined whether or not it is the pre-promotion effect notification period (step S636). When it is the pre-elevation effect notification period (step S636; Yes), the effect content (effect mode) in the suggestion effect before promotion is notified (step S637). On the other hand, when it is not the promotion effect notification period (step S636; No), notification is made of the effect content (effect mode) having a higher expected degree of jackpot after promotion (step S638). In addition, based on the control setting performed by the effect control CPU 120 at the start of the pre-promotion effect notification period, various processing circuits continue to notify the effect contents in the suggestive effect before promotion (for example, a moving image reproduction process) Etc.) may be executed once at the start of the pre-elevation effect notification period, and then wait until the pre-elevation effect notification period ends. In addition, based on the control setting by the effect control CPU 120, when various processing circuits can execute a process (for example, a moving image reproduction process) for continuously notifying the effect contents after the promotion, the effect notification before the promotion is performed. The process of step S638 may be executed once at the end of the period, and thereafter, the process may wait until the promotion effect time elapses.

  When it is determined in step S635 that the promotion effect time has elapsed (step S635; Yes), it is determined whether or not the promotion effect count value has reached the promotion effect total number (step S639). When the total number of promotion effects has been reached (step S639; Yes), the promotion effect in-progress flag is cleared (step S640), and the expected degree promotion effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when the total number of promoted effects has not been reached (step S639; No), 1 is added to the promoted effect count value (step S641), and then the process returns to step S624 to respond to the suggested effect to be promoted next. Control for executing the delimitation effect may be performed.

  In the expectation promotion effect process shown in FIG. 36, after the process of steps S626 to S633 is executed based on the process of steps S624 and S625, etc., the delimiter effect is executed first, A change effect for informing whether or not the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed is performed. On the other hand, a part or all of the delimitation effects may be executed in duplicate (simultaneously in parallel) with some or all of the notification of the effect contents before the promotion or the notification of the effect contents after the promotion. As an example, an effect image for displaying the number of times of promotion in a segmented effect so that it can be specified is continuously displayed even when an effect that informs whether or not the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed is performed. May be.

  In addition, instead of performing a demarcation effect before the execution of the change effect for informing whether or not the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed, or in addition to such a demarcation effect, the change effect is performed. After that, a change result notification effect may be performed in which the change result of the effect mode and the like are notified in a identifiable manner. For example, in the change result notification effect, each of the effect modes before and after the change for each suggestion effect and the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level (rank number) increased by changing the effect mode of each suggestion effect, respectively The change result of the production mode may be notified of the suggestion production. The change result notification effect may include a total change notification effect that notifies the total number of times that the effect mode has been changed (the total effect number) for a plurality of suggestion effects.

  In the expectation degree promotion effect process shown in FIG. 36, a break effect is executed by the process of step S626, and the movable member is operated according to the number of promotions by the operation control of step S627. Thereby, with the display of the effect image, the output of the sound effect, the lighting of the lamp, the movable member included in the effect model etc. is operated, and the suggestion effect for which the effect mode is changed by the expectation promotion effect, It can be made recognizable by the player. It should be noted that it is only necessary to be able to execute the segmentation effect by a predetermined effect operation including a part or all of the effect image display, the output of the sound effect, the lighting of the lamp, and the operation of the effect model. Without performing the delimitation effect, it may be possible to start notifying whether or not the effect indicating the effect mode of the suggestion effect that has already been executed is changed to an effect mode with a higher degree of jackpot expectation. When the delimitation effect is not executed, the content of the effect before promotion or after the promotion is notified, and the suggestion effect to be promoted or the promotion target may be notified.

  In the anticipation promotion effect process shown in FIG. 36, when it is determined in the process of step S636 that it is not the pre-promotion effect notification period, the process of step S638 is executed to notify the effect content after the promotion. On the other hand, for example, based on the result of detecting an instruction operation on one or both of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, the effect contents after the promotion may be notified. As an example, an operation detection period for effectively detecting an instruction operation for one or both of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is set in common or separately from the pre-promotion effect notification period. Then, when it is the operation detection period until it is determined that the promotion effect time has elapsed by the process of step S635, the effect content before the promotion is notified, and an instruction to one or both of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is given. It is determined whether an operation is detected. At this time, in response to the detection of a predetermined instruction operation, the content of the effect after promotion may be notified.

  The notice effect may include a pre-read notice. The pre-reading notice indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) is the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is a notice effect that warns of the possibility of becoming. In particular, the pre-reading notice that continuously gives notice over the variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice. In the pre-reading notice, before the variable display to be noticed starts, the staging operation for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” based on the hold memory information of the special game is started Is done. In contrast to the pre-reading notice, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is also referred to as a variable display notice.

  The notice effect that informs whether or not the effect mode is changed in the expectation promotion effect may include not only a variable notice notice such as a message notice, a step-up notice, and a reach notice notice, but also a pre-read notice. Good. As the pre-reading notice, for example, a notice effect in which the re-variation effect and at least a part of the effect mode (for example, an effect mode in which the card symbol is stopped and displayed) is common, such as a symbol stop notification, may be executed. A notice effect in which a part or all of the effect modes are common with the variable display notice such as a step-up notice may be executed as the pre-read notice. Holding display advance notice (by changing the display mode on the display part that displays the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H to be identifiable to a display mode different from the normal display mode, a variable display result is obtained. A notice effect having a different appearance mode from a notice during variable display such as a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a “big hit” may be executed as a pre-read notice. When such a pre-reading notice is executed, an expectation promotion effect is executed at a specific timing after the pre-reading notice is executed as an suggestive effect, thereby producing an effect indicating an effect mode of the pre-reading notice that has already been executed. After performing, the effect mode notified by the effect may be changed to an effect indicating an effect mode with a higher degree of jackpot expectation. The specific timing, which is the execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect, may be any timing after the execution of the pre-reading notice is started. For example, the specific timing is variable after the start of variable display to be notified by the pre-reading notice. It may be a predetermined timing until the display result is derived and displayed, or the expectation is promoted at a predetermined timing after the execution of the pre-reading notice is started before the variable display to be noticed is started. The execution of the production may be started.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The In the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols.

  Then, when a big win symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit”, the big winning game is controlled by the big hit gaming state and the first prize winning hole is the first. A round that changes to a state (for example, an open state) is performed, which is an advantageous state in which a player can obtain a large number of prize balls. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special display game based on the fact that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the variable display of the decorative pattern executed in response thereto, the variable display result is “lost”. The game has a higher player's advantage than the case determined in the above.

  As variable patterns of special symbols and decorative symbols, a re-variable display pattern is prepared in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed and the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state. When the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 determines the revariable display pattern by the process of step S269 shown in FIG. 26, the revariable display pattern determined by the process of step S272 or the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that both the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect and the reach effect are executed in the process of step S602 shown in FIG. 31, the process of step S603 is performed. Thus, the presence / absence of the expectation promotion effect and the specific timing are determined. As a result, when the variable display with the re-variable display pattern is performed, the expectation promotion effect can be executed.

  When it is determined to execute the expectation promotion effect by the process of step S603, the specific timing that is the execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect is determined as one of a plurality of timings TM01 to TM03. Each of the plurality of timings TM01 to TM03 is determined in advance so that the variable display state of the decorative symbols is after the reach establishment in which the reach state is reached. Therefore, execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at any of a plurality of timings until the variable display result is derived after the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state.

  Based on the determination that the expected degree promotion effect is executed by the process of step S603, the total number of promotion effects is determined by the process of step S605. At this time, the total number of promotion effects is determined at a predetermined ratio depending on which of the timings TM01 to TM03 is the execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect. Then, when the later timing among the timings TM01 to TM03 is the execution start timing, the ratio determined as a greater number of promotion effects is increased. Thereby, when the second timing later than the first timing included in a plurality of timings such as the timings TM01 to TM03 is determined as the specific timing, the expectation promotion effect is produced compared to when the first timing is determined as the specific timing. It is easy to change the production showing the production mode of many suggestive productions. In addition, when the second timing later than the first timing included in the plurality of timings is determined as the specific timing by setting the plurality of timings TM01 to TM03 and the total number of promotion effects in advance, the first timing is determined. You may make it change the production | presentation which shows the production | presentation aspect of many suggestion productions by the expectation promotion production than when 1 timing is determined to the specific timing.

  In the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 31, after determining the effect content at the time of the final change by the process of step S607, the process of steps S609 to S614 is executed, so that the notice effect or replay is traced back to the initial change. Determine the production contents of the fluctuation production. Then, in the process of step S613, as shown in FIG. 34, a message notice or a step-up notice is determined according to the previously determined notice content. With this determination process, especially for notice effects such as message notices and step-up notices that are executed for each initial fluctuation or pseudo-continuous fluctuation, there are multiple timings until the display results are derived after variable display of decorative symbols is started. When a suggestion effect (notice effect) that suggests a jackpot expectation degree is executed (notice effect), a suggestion effect of a specific effect mode in which the jackpot expectation degree is greater than or equal to the first reference value at the first timing among a plurality of timings After the (notice effect) is executed, the suggestion effect (notice effect) of the normal effect mode in which the big hit expectation is less than the second reference value at the second timing later than the first timing is not executed (or is difficult to execute). ).

  FIGS. 37 and 38 show the expectation promotion effect based on the re-variable display pattern in which the number of pseudo-continuations in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is, for example, the variation pattern PA5-7 shown in FIG. The example of the production | presentation operation | movement in the case of performing is shown. The expectation promotion effect is executed using the time required to execute one pseudo-continuous change. Therefore, the number of pseudo-runs that are actually executed is one less than the number of pseudo-runs corresponding to the variation pattern, and one pseudo-run fluctuation is performed in this effect operation example.

  In this effect operation example, the specific timing that is the execution start timing of the expectation promotion effect is determined as the timing TM03 after the reach effect of Super A is started by the process of step S603 shown in FIG. In addition, by the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 31, the content of the effect of the notice effect in the first pseudo continuous change that is the final change is determined as the message notice MS1, the step-up notice SU2, and the reach notice notice GR2. Further, by the process of step S613 shown in FIG. 31, the content of the effect of the notice effect in the first change before the first pseudo continuous change is determined as the message notice SU1 and the step-up notice SU1.

  When the decorative symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 37 (A) is started, the message notice MS1 as shown in FIG. 37 (B) is executed in correspondence with the change start notice execution timing TY00 in the first change. Is done. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 37 (C), when the execution of the message notice MS1 is finished and the execution timing TY01 of the notice during all symbol changes in the first change comes, the step-up notice SU1 as shown in FIG. Executed. Thereafter, a card symbol including one star symbol as shown in FIG. 37 (E) is temporarily stopped and displayed in correspondence with the execution timing TY02 of the re-variation effect in the first variation before the first pseudo continuous variation. Thus, the first re-variation effect is executed.

  After the pseudo continuous chance as shown in FIG. 37 (E) is temporarily stopped and displayed, all the decorative symbols start to change again as shown in FIG. 37 (F), so that the first pseudo continuous change is performed. Is called. At this time, a message notice MS1 as shown in FIG. 37 (G) is executed corresponding to the execution timing TY10 of the change start notice in the first pseudo continuous change. Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (H), when the execution of the message notice MS1 is finished and the execution timing TY11 of the notice during all symbol fluctuations in the first pseudo continuous fluctuation comes, the step up as shown in FIG. 37 (I) is performed. Advance notice SU2 is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 37 (J), the same decorative design is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative design display areas 5L and 5C, so that the variable display state of the decorative design is the reach state. (Reach establishment).

  When reach is established as shown in FIG. 37 (J), the reach establishment timing TY03 is reached when reach is established, and reach establishment notice GR2 as shown in FIG. 38 (A) is executed. Subsequently, a normal reach effect as shown in FIG. 38B is executed based on the reach establishment. Thereafter, the development effect is executed, for example, by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 38C on the screen of the image display device 5. Here, it is informed that the reach effect of Super A is executed. In response to this notification, a Super A reach effect as shown in FIG. 38 (D) is executed.

  Thus, after the reach effect of Super A as shown in FIG. 38 (D) is started, at the timing TM01, the execution of the expected degree promotion effect is started. At this time, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 38 (E) may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify the start of the expectation promotion effect. Subsequently, the expectation promotion effect as shown in FIG. 38 (F) is being executed, and thereafter the super B reach effect as shown in FIG. 38 (G) is executed. Then, for example, a big hit combination decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 38 (H) is derived, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  While the expectation promotion effect as shown in FIG. 38F is being executed, the process of steps S624 to S641 shown in FIG. 36 is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. It is continuously notified that the effect is changed to an effect indicating a higher effect mode. At this time, after the change of the effect indicating the effect mode of one suggestive effect among the plurality of suggested effects is performed, the change of the effect indicating the effect mode of the other suggested effects is performed after executing the delimiter effect. Done.

  40 and 41 show an example of the effect operation in the expectation promotion effect. In this effect operation example, whether or not the pseudo-continuous design (card symbol) of the re-variation effect is changed is notified at the first promotion of the promotion effect total number “5” and the number of promotion times “1”. The In addition, at the second promotion with the number of promotion “2”, it is notified whether or not the notice content of the message notice is changed. When the number of times of promotion is “3”, the third time of promotion is notified whether or not the notice content of the step-up notice is changed. In the fourth promotion with the number of promotion “4”, it is notified whether or not the notice content of the advance notice when the reach is established is changed. When the number of promotions is “5”, the fifth promotion is informed whether or not the contents of the reach effect are changed. In the processing of step S606 shown in FIG. 31, as the contents of the promotion after the promotion, the effect of the re-change effect is a pseudo-continuous pattern (card symbol) including two star symbols, and the effect of the message notice is a character image. The message notice MS2 in black characters for which the display color is black, the step-up notice effect mode is the step-up notice SU4 with the step number “4”, and the reach effect type when the reach is established is when the reach with the butterfly number “5” is established It is assumed that the announcement mode of the notice GR3 and the reach production is determined as Super B, respectively.

  When the promotion effect count value is set to the initial value “1” by the process of step S622 shown in FIG. 36, a separator effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 40A, the number of times that the suggestion effect is changed is “1” for the first promotion, and the suggestion effect that is to be promoted is the pseudo-continuation in the re-change effect. It is notified that it is a symbol (card symbol). Subsequently, by the display of an effect image as shown in FIG. 40 (B), an effect indicating a pseudo-continuous pattern (card symbol) including one star symbol as an effect mode of the re-variation effect that has already been performed. Done. Then, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 40C notifies that the effect is changed to an effect indicating a pseudo-continuous symbol (card symbol) including two star symbols. Since the number of quasi-continuous times corresponding to the variation pattern is 2, the quasi-continuous symbol (card symbol) after the change only needs to include two star symbols. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the jackpot expectation increases as the number of executions (pseudo-continuous) of pseudo-continuous variation increases. Therefore, by changing to a pseudo-continuous symbol (card symbol) including two star symbols corresponding to two pseudo-continuous variations, a big hit expectation is expected compared to a re-variable effect as an already performed suggestive effect. It can be notified in a recognizable manner that the production mode has been changed to a higher degree.

  Note that, by determining that the pre-promotion effect notification period has ended by the process of step S636 illustrated in FIG. 36, the effect content after the promotion may be notified by the process of step S638. On the other hand, for example, an instruction operation for a predetermined operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B may be detected to notify the content of the effect after the promotion. After the effect image shown in FIG. 40 (C) is displayed, for example, the display number of the effect image as shown in FIG. The number of stages of the jackpot expectation level (number of ranks up) increased thereby may be notified.

  Thus, when the first promotion effect time has passed, the promotion effect count value is “1” and has not reached “5” as the promotion effect total number in the process of step S639 shown in FIG. By the process of step S641, the promotion effect count value is incremented by 1 and updated to “2”. Then, by the processing in steps S624 to S626, a segmentation effect for displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 40 (E) is performed. 40E, the number of times that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to “2” is the second promotion, and the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be promoted is the notice content of the message notice. It is notified that there is.

  Following the segmentation effect as shown in FIG. 40 (E), the display color of the character image is white as the effect mode of the message notice already executed by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 40 (F). An effect showing a message notice MS1 of a certain white character is performed. Then, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 40G notifies that the effect is changed to the effect indicating the message notice MS2 of black characters in which the display color of the character image is black. In the message notice, the expectation of jackpot is higher in the message notice MS2 in black letters than in the message notice MS1 in white letters. Therefore, by changing to the black character message notice MS2, it can be recognizable in a recognizable manner that the jackpot expectation degree has been changed to a higher production mode than the white character message notice MS1 already executed as the suggestive effect. .

  After the effect image shown in FIG. 40 (G) is displayed, for example, by the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 40 (H), the line in the message notice is changed from white characters to black characters, The number of stages of the jackpot expectation level (number of ranks up) increased thereby may be notified. In this way, when the promotion promotion time of the second promotion elapses, the promotion effect count value is incremented by 1 and updated to “3”. Then, a demarcation effect for displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 40 (I) is performed. 40 (I) is the third promotion, the number of times the presentation mode of the suggestion is changed by the segmenting stage shown in FIG. 40 (I), and the presentation mode of the suggested stage to be promoted is the advance notice of the step-up notice. It is notified that it is.

  Subsequent to the segmentation effect as shown in FIG. 40 (I), an effect image such as that shown in FIG. 40 (J) is displayed, and the number of steps is “2”. An effect indicating the step-up notice SU2 is performed. Then, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 40K notifies that the effect is changed to the effect indicating the step-up notice SU4 with the number of steps of “4”. In the step-up notice, the jackpot expectation increases as the number of steps increases. Therefore, when the number of steps is changed to the step-up notice SU4 of “4”, the effect mode in which the big hit expectation is higher than that of the step-up notice SU2 of which the number of steps already executed as the suggestive effect is “2”. It is possible to notify that the change has been made.

  After the effect image shown in FIG. 40 (K) is displayed, the number of steps in the step-up notice is changed from “2” to “4” by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 40 (L), for example. The number of stages of the jackpot expectation level (number of ranks up) that has been increased may be notified. Thus, when the promotion effect time for the third promotion elapses, the promotion effect count value is incremented by 1 and updated to “4”. Then, a demarcation effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 41A, the number of times the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed is “4”, and the suggestion effect mode to be promoted is the advance notice when the reach is established. The content is notified.

  Following the demarcation effect as shown in FIG. 41A, the effect image group shows as the effect mode of the advance notification at the time of reach establishment by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 41B. An effect indicating the notice GR2 when the reach of the butterfly number “3” is established is performed. Then, the display of an effect image as shown in FIG. 41C notifies that the effect is changed to an effect indicating the reach notice GR3 when the reach is established with the number of butterflies being “5”. In the advance notice at the time of reach establishment, the jackpot expectation increases as the number of butterfly characters indicated by the effect image group increases. Therefore, when the number of butterflies is changed to the reach notice GR3 when the reach is “5”, the big hit expectation degree is higher than that of the reach notice GR2 when the number of butterflies already executed as the suggestive effect is “3”. It can be reported in a recognizable manner that it has been changed to a higher performance mode.

  After the effect image shown in FIG. 41C is displayed, for example, by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 41D, the number of butterflies (butterfly group) at the time of reach establishment is “3”. Notification of the change from “medium” jackpot expectation level corresponding to “5” to “high” jackpot expectation degree corresponding to “5”, and the number of stages (ranking up rank) of the jackpot expectation level increased as a result May be. When the promotion effect time for the fourth promotion elapses in this way, the promotion effect count value is incremented by 1 and updated to “5”. Then, a demarcation effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 41 (E) is performed. 41E, the number of times the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed is “5”, and the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be promoted is the content of the reach effect. It is notified that there is.

  After the delimitation effect as shown in FIG. 41 (E), the effect showing the reach effect of Super A as the effect aspect of the reach effect already executed by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 41 (F) or the like. Is done. Then, it is notified that the display is changed to the super B reach effect by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. In the reach production, the big hit expectation increases in the order of normal, super A, and super B. Therefore, by changing to the super-B reach production, it can be recognizable in a recognizable manner that the jackpot expectation has been changed to a higher production mode than the super-A reach production already executed as the suggestion production.

  After the effect image shown in FIG. 41 (G) is displayed, the reach effect is changed from Super A to Super B by, for example, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. The number of stages of the expected jackpot expectation (number of ranks up) may be notified. When the promotion effect time for the fifth promotion elapses in this way, the promotion effect count value is “5”, and therefore the execution of the expectation promotion effect is completed by executing the process of step S640 shown in FIG. . At this time, for example, by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 41 (I), the total number of times that the effect mode is changed to the effect mode having a higher jackpot expectation level for a plurality of suggested effects (total effect number) is It may be notified that it is “5” composed of all of the fluctuating effect, message notice, step-up notice, reach establishment notice, and reach effect.

  FIG. 42 shows another example different from FIGS. 40 and 41 regarding the effect operation in the expectation promotion effect. In this production operation example, the total number of promotion productions is “3”, and the first promotion to the third promotion with the number of promotion “1” to “3” are the same as the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 40 and 41. ing. That is, it is notified whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol (card symbol) of the re-variation effect is changed at the first promotion in which the number of promotion is “1”. In addition, at the second promotion with the number of promotion “2”, it is notified whether or not the notice content of the message notice is changed. When the number of times of promotion is “3”, the third time of promotion is notified whether or not the notice content of the step-up notice is changed.

  In this effect operation example, a demarcation effect that displays the effect image as shown in FIG. 42A is performed, and until the effect image as shown in FIG. Same as (B). On the other hand, in this effect operation example, the notification corresponding to the change of the effect indicating the pseudo-continuous symbol (card symbol) is not performed by the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. This makes it possible to recognize that the effect mode in the re-change effect as the suggestion effect that has already been executed is not changed to an effect mode with a higher expectation degree of jackpot. After that, for example, by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 42D, it is shown that the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous change (pseudo-continuous number) has not increased and the big hit expectation has not been increased. “Rank-up failure” may be notified.

  The portion where the effect of displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 42E is performed following the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 42D is the same as that in FIG. On the other hand, in this effect operation example, it is assumed that the message notice as the suggestive effect is not executed and there is “no notice”. In this case, an effect indicating that the message preview has not been executed is performed by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. Then, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 42G informs that the display color of the character image is changed to the effect indicating the message notice MS2 of black characters in black. Compared to the case where the message notice is not executed, the white character message notice MS1 has a higher expectation level for the jackpot, and the black character message notice MS2 has a higher expectation degree for the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to notify recognizable that the effect has been changed to the effect mode in which the degree of expectation for jackpot is higher by the effect indicating the message notice MS2 in black characters.

  After the effect image shown in FIG. 42 (G) is displayed, for example, by the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 42 (H), the message has been changed from no line without notice to the black character, "2 rank up" corresponding to the number of stages of the big hit expectation degree (rank up number) increased thereby may be notified. Following the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 42 (H), a demarcation effect is displayed to display the effect image as shown in FIG. 42 (I), and the effect image as shown in FIG. 42 (J) is displayed. The part is the same as in FIGS. 40 (I) and (J). On the other hand, in this effect operation example, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 42 (K) notifies that the effect is changed to the effect indicating the step-up notice SU1 with the number of steps being “1”. The step-up notice SU1 with the number of steps “1” has a lower probability of jackpot than the step-up notice SU2 with the number of steps “2”. Therefore, when the number of steps is changed to the step-up notice SU1 with the number “1”, the effect mode having a lower jackpot expectation is lower than the step-up notice SU2 with the number of steps already executed as the suggestive effect “2”. It is possible to notify that the change has been made.

  After the effect image shown in FIG. 42 (K) is displayed, the number of steps in the step-up notice is changed from “2” to “1” by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 42 (L), for example. “1 rank down” corresponding to the number of stages of the jackpot expectation degree (rank down number) that has been reduced, and may be notified. Thus, when the promotion effect time for the third promotion elapses, the promotion effect count value reaches the number of promotion effects, and the execution of the expectation promotion effect ends. At this time, the total number of times (total number of effects) that the effect mode has been changed to the effect mode with a higher degree of jackpot expectation for a plurality of suggested effects, for example, by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. Corresponding to only an advance notice, it may be notified that it is “1”.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the production showing the production mode of the suggested production more than the case where the variable display result is “losing”, the production mode with a higher jackpot expectation degree in the promotion promotion degree You may alert | report that it is changed into the production | presentation which shows. When the variable display result is a “big hit”, the performance showing the aspect of the suggested effect at a higher rate than the case where the variable display result is “losing” is expected to be a big hit in the expectation promotion effect You may alert | report that it is changed into the production | presentation which shows a higher production | presentation aspect. When the effect indicating the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed in the expectation promotion effect, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit expectation is higher than when the variable display result is “lost”. The number of stages (number of ranks up) may be increased. When the direction showing the direction of the suggestion effect is changed in the expectation promotion effect, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit expectation degree is higher than the case where the variable display result is “lost” The number of stages (number of rank-ups) that increases becomes greater than or equal to a predetermined number.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 42 (I) to 42 (L), in the expectation promotion effect, the effect indicating the effect mode of the suggested effect already executed is changed to the effect indicating the effect mode having a lower jackpot expectation level. In such a case, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” may be reduced. On the other hand, in this case, the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” may be drastically increased due to the breaking of the law.

  When changing the presentation mode in a plurality of suggested presentations that have already been executed by executing re-variation such as pseudo-continuous fluctuation without executing such an expected degree promotion presentation, for example, a variable display state of a decorative pattern and From the standpoint of preventing a sense of incongruity, it is conceivable to change the direction of each suggestive effect in accordance with the order of execution of the suggested effects and the execution interval. FIG. 43 shows the execution timing of the promotion operation example in which the effect modes in the plurality of suggestion effects are changed by executing re-variation.

  In the example of the promotion operation shown in FIG. 43, the total number of promotion effects is “5”, and the timing (timing) after the reach effect of Super A is started as in the case where the expectation promotion effect shown in FIG. 18 is executed. At the time of TM03), the change before the promotion is finished and the pseudo continuous change for promotion is started. At this time, a notice of message is executed corresponding to the execution timing TY30 of the notice of start of change, thereby recognizing recognizing whether or not the effect mode is changed to a higher effect level. After that, the execution timing TY31 of the advance notification during all symbols changes during the change of all the symbols in which all of the decorative symbols are changing, so that the step-up advance notice is executed, thereby changing to a production mode with a higher expectation degree of jackpot. Whether or not it is recognizable. In addition, the decorative symbol is decelerated and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the reach is established, and the execution timing TY33 of the advance notice when reach is established. At this time, by executing the advance notice at the time of reach establishment, it is notified recognizable whether or not it is changed to a production mode having a higher jackpot expectation.

  Furthermore, for example, when the normal reach effect is being executed, the re-variation effect execution timing TY32 is reached, and the pseudo hit symbol (card symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. Is recognizable in a recognizable manner as to whether or not it is changed to a higher production mode. Then, after executing the development effect and the reach effect of Super A, by executing the reach effect of Super B, a change is made to change the effect mode of the reach effect to an effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation.

  As described above, when the rendition of the plurality of suggested effects that have already been executed is changed by executing re-variation such as pseudo-continuous variation, before or after each suggested effect is executed, or one suggested effect. There may be a period (variable effect period) during which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the interval from the end of the period until the start of another suggestion effect. In addition, for example, when a plurality of reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are executed in a predetermined order, it is clearly notified that the effect aspect of reach effect is changed to an effect aspect with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot In view of the above, the reach effect once executed may be executed again from the beginning after re-variation. Therefore, as is clear from a comparison between FIG. 18 and FIG. 43, there is a possibility that the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols may be long when the expectation promotion effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, in the degree of expectation promotion effect, the effect mode is changed corresponding to a plurality of suggestion effects regardless of the order or execution interval of the already suggested suggestion effects (time difference of start timing or interval period for each suggestion effect). Is performed continuously (sequentially). That is, when a plurality of suggested effects are executed, the first suggested effect is started at the first timing, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, the second suggested effect is started at the second timing. Even when a plurality of timings are set, the expectation promotion effect does not wait for the elapse of a predetermined time after the notification indicating whether or not the effect indicating the effect mode is changed with respect to the first suggestion effect. The notification of whether or not the effect indicating the effect mode is changed for the second suggestion effect is started. Accordingly, it is possible to smoothly increase a sense of expectation that an advantageous game such as a game in the big hit gaming state is executed while preventing the variable display time from being prolonged.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. As a specific example, in the embodiment described above, whether or not a plurality of suggested effects such as a notice effect, a re-variable effect, and a reach effect are changed to an effect indicating an effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation level in the expectation promotion effect. It was described as a notification. On the other hand, for one suggestion effect that has already been executed, an expectation promotion effect that informs whether or not it is changed to an effect that indicates an effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation degree may be executed. .

  In addition, the image display operation and the speaker 8L in the image display device 5 for executing a predetermined effect such as the device configuration of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the suggestion effect and the expectation promotion effect. The sound output operation in 8R, the lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and various production operations including the operation of the movable member included in the production model are within the scope of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, after the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state such as a notice effect, a re-variation effect, and a reach effect is executed, the timing TM01˜ The expectation promotion effect is executed at a specific timing such as one of TM03. In the expectation promotion effect, it is notified whether or not the effect indicating the effect mode of the suggestion effect that has already been executed is changed to an effect mode having a higher jackpot expectation level. Thereby, the feeling of expectation which will be in a big hit game state can be raised smoothly, and a game interest can be improved.

  Further, for example, a specific timing that is the execution start timing of the expected degree promotion effect is determined from a plurality of timings such as timings TM01 to TM03. Thereby, the expectation that an expectation promotion effect is executed at a plurality of timings can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  When the later timing among the plurality of timings such as the timings TM01 to TM03 is the execution start timing, it is easy to change the production showing the presentation mode of many suggestive productions in the expectation promotion production. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the timing when an anticipation promotion effect is performed can be raised, and a game interest can be improved.

  The expectation promotion effect can be executed based on the re-variable display pattern being determined as the usage pattern. Then, the pseudo continuous variation for one time is replaced with the expectation promotion effect and executed. As a result, even when the number of pseudo-continuations in the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is small, or even when the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is not executed, the expectation of becoming a big hit gaming state by the expectation promotion effect is enhanced, Amusement interest can be improved. In addition, by making it possible to execute the expectation promotion effect using the re-variable display pattern, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of types of variation patterns and effect control commands, The processing burden of effect control can be reduced.

  For example, in a suggestion effect such as a message notice, an image display effect that displays a predetermined image is performed, and a display mode of a part of the predetermined image is displayed in a different display mode according to the degree of expectation of jackpot. In this case, in the degree of expectation promotion effect, an effect indicating the display mode of the predetermined image in the already executed image display effect is shown, and a predetermined image in which a part of the display mode of the predetermined image becomes a display mode with a higher jackpot expectation level is shown. Change to production and display. Thereby, when the image display effect is executed, it is possible to smoothly increase a sense of expectation that becomes a big hit gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

  For example, in a suggestion effect such as a step-up notice, the effect mode is changed stepwise from one stage to multiple stages (step-up), and when the number of steps is large, the big hit expectation is higher than when the number of steps is small. Suggest. In this case, in the expectation promotion effect, the effect indicating the number of steps in the already executed step-up notice is changed to an effect indicating a larger number of steps and displayed. Thereby, when the step-up effect is executed, it is possible to smoothly increase the expectation that a big hit gaming state is achieved, and to improve the gaming interest.

  In the expectation promotion effect, when notifying that the effect indicating the effect mode is changed for a plurality of suggestion effects, the separator effect is executed before or after each notification is performed. Accordingly, the player can clearly recognize which of the plurality of suggested effects that have already been executed is changed.

  In the delimitation effect, for example, the number of suggested effects in which the effect mode is changed, such as the number of promotion times, is notified. Moreover, in the segmentation effect, for example, the type of suggestion effect in which the effect mode is changed, such as a promotion target effect, is notified. Corresponding to the execution of the division effect, a predetermined movable member such as one of a plurality of movable members constituting the effect model is operated. With some or all of these, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the suggestion effect in which the effect mode is changed in the expectation promotion effect, and to improve the gaming interest.

  For example, in the process of step S603 shown in FIG. 31, the presence / absence of the expectation promotion effect is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 31, the notice effect is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIGS. 33 (B1) and (B2) corresponding to the case where the expectation promotion effect is not executed. In this way, when a specific effect mode is notified as the effect content after promotion in the expectation level promotion effect, the jackpot expectation level is increased as compared with the case where the suggestion effect becomes a specific effect mode. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the change of the production | presentation aspect in an expectation degree promotion effect can be heightened, and a game interest can be improved.

  The expectation promotion effect is started at a specific timing after the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state, for example, any one of timings TM01 to TM03. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the production | presentation after becoming a reach state can be heightened, and a game interest can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state according to the effect mode from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived;
After displaying the effect indicating the effect mode of the notification effect executed by the notification effect executing means at a specific timing after the notification effect is ended, the displayed effect mode is controlled to the advantageous state. A change effect execution means for changing to an effect indicating a more likely effect mode and displaying it,
The notification effect executing means, as the notification effect, changes the effect mode step by step from one stage to a plurality of stages, and when it is controlled to the advantageous state, the number of stages is higher than the case where the advantageous state is not controlled. It is possible to execute a notice effect in which the effect mode changes until
Depending on the number of stages of the notice effect, the execution ratio of the specific effect is different.
The change effect execution means informs that there is a high possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state by changing the effect indicating the number of stages of the notice effect to an effect indicating a larger number of stages.
A gaming machine characterized by that.