JP2016073797A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further improve taste of a performance to be executed based on a result of prior determination.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes a performance control board 33 that executes a game performance for notifying of a determination result, on the basis of the determination result by a special game determination part 53, and outputs a game performance sound from a prescribed speaker. The performance control board 33 includes a second specific performance control part 79 that executes, on the basis of a prior determination result by a prior determination part 75, a specific performance of promising a possibility of executing a special game based on game data acquired prior to game data subjected to the prior determination. In a game performance to be executed after the game performance in which the specific performance has been executed, the game machine outputs a game performance sound according to the execution of the specific performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball on a game board surface.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot determination is made on the condition that a game ball launched on the surface of the game board enters the starting port, and various symbol variation effects are performed based on the determination result. Widely known. In this type of gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening during the symbol variation effect for displaying the result of the jackpot determination, a predetermined number of symbol variations associated with the ball is stored and held, The number of hold is displayed on a part of the display. Conventionally, after a reserved ball is stored by entering a game ball into the starting port, the reserved ball is handled based on a result of a prior determination (prefetch determination) in which a jackpot determination based on the reserved ball is performed in advance. There has been proposed a gaming machine capable of performing an effect of displaying the display mode of the hold display in a mode different from the normal mode (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-139738 A

  However, the hold display is displayed in a part of the lower area of the image display where the symbol variation effect is displayed as described above or a part of the display area provided outside the image display. . Therefore, even if the display mode of the hold display is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode based on the result of the prior determination, the player who is paying attention to the symbol variation effect that is performed using almost the entire image display It is hard to notice for this and it is a production lacking impact.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which an effect performed based on a result of prior determination is more interesting than before.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine (1), which is acquired by acquisition means (52) for acquiring game data when an acquisition condition is established, and the acquisition means (52). Based on the game data, the special game determination means (53) for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and the symbol variation display based on the determination result by the special game determination means The symbol display control means (54) for stopping and displaying the symbol corresponding to the determination result, when the game data is acquired by the acquisition means (52), the storage means (60) for storing the game data, and the acquisition Based on the game data acquired by the means (52), a pre-determining means (75) for pre-determining whether or not to perform the special game, and when the variable display of the symbol is performed, a predetermined effect means And an effect control means (33) for causing a game effect to notify the determination result and outputting a game effect sound from a predetermined speaker, the effect control means (33) based on the pre-determination result, In the game effect based on the game data acquired before the game data subject to the prior determination, the special game determination means (53) determines the special game based on the game data targeted for the prior determination. There is a specific effect control means (79) for performing a specific effect that expects the possibility of being determined to play a game, and when the specific effect is performed, a game performed after the game effect in which the specific effect is performed In the production, the game production sound according to the specific production being performed is output from the speaker.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to perform an effect that is more interesting than before based on the result of the prior determination.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control mechanism of the game machine attached to the back side of a game board. It is the block diagram which showed typically the main functional structure in a main control board and an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the ratio which the 1st thru | or 4th jackpot (special game) generate | occur | produces. It is a figure which shows the special game performed by the 1st thru | or 4th jackpot game. It is a timing chart which shows operation | movement of the shutter interlock | cooperated with opening / closing operation | movement of a 2nd big winning opening. It is a figure which shows the transition of the gaming state by control of the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a 1st start port switch process and a 2nd start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a normal symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of an electric tulip process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of an output process. It is a figure which shows an example of the various effect patterns previously stored in the effect control board. It is a figure which shows the one aspect | mode of the suggestion game effect performed by the suggestion effect control part. It is a figure which shows the one aspect | mode of the suggestion game production different from FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop effect performed by the stop effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st specific production (specific suggestion game production) performed by the 1st specific production control part. When the stop effect continues over a period in which a plurality of holds are consumed, and the first specific effect (specific suggestion game effect) is started at the start of the suggested game effect based on the hold that triggered the prior determination effect It is a figure which shows an example. When the stop effect continues over a period in which a plurality of holds are consumed, and the first specific effect (specific suggestion game effect) is started at the start of the suggested game effect based on the hold that triggered the prior determination effect It is a figure which shows an example. It is a figure which shows an example in case only a stop effect is performed as a prior determination effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a timing chart in case a 1st specific production is performed after a stop production as production based on a prior determination result. It is a figure which shows the specific production area by which a stop production is controlled by the stop production control part. It is a figure which shows the case where the specific production | generation pattern in which a stop production is controlled by the stop production control part is included in the previous hold. It is a figure which shows an example in case only a 1st specific effect is performed because a stop effect is controlled by a stop effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a timing chart in case only a stop effect is performed as a prior determination effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol sequence of three decoration symbols displayed on an image display. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd specific production by the 2nd specific production control part. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd specific production by the 2nd specific production control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a 2nd specific production. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the change of a chance aim symbol in case the symbol change of 3 times is performed before the suggestion game effect based on the hold | maintenance used as the opportunity of the 2nd specific effect is started. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of the 2nd specific production different from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a 1st prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a 2nd prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of an advance determination effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a fluctuation production start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a 2nd specific production | presentation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a stop effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a stop production execution start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a 2nd specific production | presentation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed process sequence of a fluctuation production end process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, members that are common to each other are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof are omitted.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. This gaming machine 1 is a bullet-type gaming machine configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by a launching device based on a player's instruction operation wins various winning holes. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine main body 1a fixed to an island facility of a hall (store), and a transparent glass plate 2 is fitted on the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a. A front frame door 3 is provided. The gaming machine main body 1 a includes a gaming board 10 that rolls gaming balls inside the front frame door 3.

  The front frame door 3 is pivotally supported at the left end of the gaming machine main body 1a so that the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a can be opened and closed. The transparent glass plate 2 is for making the gaming board 10 attached to the inside of the gaming machine main body 1a visible while the front frame door 3 closes the front side of the gaming machine main body 1a. In addition, a shelf-shaped sphere storage unit 4 that protrudes to the front side is provided at the lower center of the front frame door 3. On the upper surface of the ball storage section 4, an operation button 6 that can be operated by the player is provided, and a storage tray for storing a game ball for launching on the game board 10 is provided. Further, the front frame door 3 includes a handle lever 5 that can be rotated in the clockwise direction in order to allow the player to fire the game ball at the lower right portion of the ball storage unit 4. Further, the front frame door 3 includes frame lamps 7 that are lit in various patterns as the game progresses, above the transparent glass plate 2 and below the ball storage unit 4. The frame lamps 7 are also provided on the left and right sides of the transparent glass plate 2. That is, the frame lamp 7 is arranged so as to surround the periphery of the game board 10 that can be visually recognized through the transparent glass plate 2, and is turned on or off with a pattern corresponding to the effect performed on the game board 10. A light emission effect is performed in the entire gaming machine 1. In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes speakers 8 that output effect sounds for various effects as the game progresses on the left and right sides of the frame lamp 7 positioned above the transparent glass plate 2.

  When the front frame door 3 is in a closed state, the game board 10 forms a game area where the game ball can roll between the board surface and the transparent glass plate 2 fitted in the front frame door 3. That is, when the handle lever 5 is operated clockwise by the player, the game ball is launched at the upper left of the game area with a hitting force according to the operation angle, and then the game ball rolls in the game area. While flowing down. When the game ball wins various winning holes provided on the game board 10, the gaming machine 1 pays out the prize ball to the storage tray of the ball storage unit 4.

  In the center of the game board 10, a center accessory 11 for performing various effects as the game progresses is provided. In addition, the game board 10 has a first start port 13, a second start port 14, a first big prize port 15, a second big prize port 16, and a through hole in addition to a large number of nails and windmills around the center actor 11. A known member such as a gate 21 is provided. In addition to this, the game board 10 is also provided with a normal winning opening not shown. Further, the game board 10 displays a special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the special game determination (big hit determination) by displaying a variation of the special symbol on the lower left part of the board surface outside the game area where the game ball rolls. The number of holds due to the winning of the game ball is displayed at the first start port 13 and the second start port 14, or the normal symbol lottery result due to the game ball passing through the through gate 21 is displayed. For this purpose, a symbol display 22 is provided.

  In the game board 10 shown in FIG. 1, a through gate 21 is provided on the right side of the center accessory 11. Therefore, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 enters the game area on the right side of the center object 11 beyond the center top of the center object 11 as indicated by the arrow F2, such a game ball. May pass through the through gate 21. The through gate 21 is a gate which is a condition for the normal symbol lottery to be performed in the gaming machine 1, and when the game ball passes through the gate, the normal symbol lottery is started in the gaming machine 1.

  The first start port 13 is provided below the center accessory 11, and the second start port 14 is provided on the right side of the first start port 13. The first start port 13 is a case where the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the left side of the center accessory 11 without exceeding the center top of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F1. It is provided at a position where there is a possibility of entering the ball. That is, when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the right side of the center accessory 11 beyond the upper center of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F2, the first start port 13 The chance of entering the ball is very low. In addition, the second start port 14 is used when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the right side of the center object 11 beyond the upper center of the center object 11 as indicated by the arrow F2. It is provided at a position where there is a possibility of entering the ball. That is, when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the left side of the center object 11 without exceeding the center top of the center object 11 as indicated by the arrow F1, the second start port The possibility of entering 14 is very low.

  The second starting port 14 is provided with electric tulips 14a that are blade-shaped opening and closing members on the left and right sides, and if the electric tulip 14a is open to the left and right, the game ball can easily win the second starting port 14 Become. The electric tulip 14a closes the winning opening of the second starting port 14 in a normal state, and when a normal symbol lottery performed in association with the game ball passing through the through gate 21 is won, the game at that time Open in the left-right direction for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times according to the state. Therefore, the electric tulip 14a is an auxiliary member that assists the game ball to win the second starting port 14 by opening the winning opening of the second starting port 14 in accordance with the result of the normal symbol lottery. Note that the structure of the electric tulip 14a is not necessarily limited to the structure that opens and closes in the left-right direction as described above. For example, the electric tulip 14a opens and closes the winning opening of the second start port 14 by moving forward and backward in the game board 10. It does not matter.

  Each of the first start port 13 and the second start port 14 is a winning port for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls, and whether or not to play a jackpot game that is a special game advantageous to the player in the gaming machine 1 It is a winning opening as a condition for performing a special game determination (decision determination) of whether or not. That is, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 and a start condition is established, a special game determination is performed in the gaming machine 1, and a special symbol variation display is started on the symbol display 22. At the same time, the game effect corresponding to the result of the special game determination is also started in the center accessory 11 or the like.

  The symbol display 22 is arranged at the corner of the game board 10 and is provided at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize. The display mode of the special symbol variable display is also difficult for the player to identify. Displayed in display mode. Therefore, the player recognizes the result of the special game determination or the like mainly based on the result of the game effect performed at the center accessory 11 or the like.

  The first big prize opening 15 is provided on the game board 10 on the right side of the second start opening 14. The first big prize opening 15 is when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the right side of the center object 11 beyond the upper center of the center object 11 as indicated by the arrow F2. It is provided at a position where there is a possibility of entering the ball. That is, when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the left side of the center accessory 11 without exceeding the center uppermost part of the center accessory 11 as indicated by the arrow F1, the first large There is no possibility of entering the winning opening 15. The first grand prize opening 15 is normally closed. In the gaming machine 1, when a big win is won in the special game determination performed on the condition that a game ball is won at the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a special game (a big win game) to be started thereafter In the predetermined round determined, the first big prize opening 15 is opened. When the first grand prize opening 15 is opened, the open state continues until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of winnings are counted. When the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number of winnings are counted, the first big winning opening 15 is closed.

  The second grand prize opening 16 is provided on the right side of the center accessory 11. Therefore, when the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the game area on the right side of the center object 11 beyond the upper center of the center object 11 as shown by the arrow F2, the second big prize opening When the game ball flows down the game area on the left side of the center accessory 11 without exceeding the center uppermost portion of the center accessory 11 as shown by the arrow F1, There is no possibility of winning a prize for the two major winning openings 16. The second big prize opening 16 is also normally closed. Then, in the gaming machine 1, when a big win is won in a special game determination performed on the condition that a game ball is won at the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a special game game (a jackpot game) started after that Until the predetermined time elapses in a predetermined round determined in advance or until a predetermined number of winnings are counted, the second big prize opening 16 is opened. In the jackpot game, a round in which either the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is selectively opened is executed a predetermined number of times, so that the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 is not open at the same time. The jackpot game that opens the first grand prize opening 15 or the second grand prize opening 16 is a game that gives the player an opportunity to obtain a lot of prize balls, and is therefore particularly advantageous for the player. Gaming state (special gaming state).

  In addition, the center accessory 11 includes an image display 12 configured by, for example, a color liquid crystal display in the center. The image display 12 can display, for example, three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c with symbols such as numerals, alphabets, and characters, and display these decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in a variable manner. Is possible. For example, the image display 12 displays the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in, for example, the vertical direction as the special game determination is performed in the gaming machine 1 and the variation display of the special symbols is started in the symbol display 22. The symbol variation effect that varies in a predetermined direction is started. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variation effect is stopped, thereby performing an effect of notifying the player of the result of the special game determination. For example, when the variation effect performed on the image display 12 is stopped with all three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c aligned in the same symbol, the special game determination result is a big hit due to the combination of the stopped symbols. This is notified to the player. Also, if there are three variation effects performed on the image display 12 and the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c are stopped in a state where they are not all in the same symbol, the special game determination result is lost due to the combination of the stopped symbols. The player is notified that there is. That is, the symbol variation effect is performed as a suggestion game effect for suggesting to the player whether the determination result of the special game determination is a jackpot or a loss. The suggestion game effect is an effect performed not only on the image display 12 but also on the entire game machine 1 including the entire game board 10, the frame lamp 7 and the speaker 8.

  During execution of the suggestion game effect, the image display 12 may perform various game effects during the period from the start to stop of the symbol variation effect. For example, the normal reach effect in the normal reach state may be performed from the normal symbol variation effect, or the operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button 6 may be performed from the normal reach effect in the normal reach state. Further, when the player performs a button operation while performing the operation effect and the player succeeds in performing the operation effect, the image display device 12 shifts the normal reach effect in the normal reach state to the next stage, and a specific character or the like is displayed. There may be various development effects that display whether or not the target action can be achieved.

  In addition, in a part of the display area near the lower edge of the image display 12, a hold display is performed according to the number of holds in which the symbol variation is held as the game ball wins the first start port 13. A first hold display unit 24 for the purpose, and a second hold display unit 25 for performing a hold display according to the number of holds for which the symbol variation has been held in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 14; Is provided. The hold display performed by the first and second hold display units 24 and 25 corresponds to the hold display displayed by the symbol display 22 so that the player can easily recognize the stored state of the hold. Is displayed. FIG. 1 illustrates the case where each of the first and second reserved display units 24 and 25 is provided in a part of the display area of the image display 12. The display member may be used to perform the hold display in another display area.

  A movable accessory 11 a is provided at the upper center of the center accessory 11. The movable accessory 11a operates at a predetermined timing when a specific effect is performed in the gaming machine 1. For example, the movable accessory 11a descends from an initial position above the image display 12 to a predetermined position on the front side of the image display 12, and performs a predetermined operation such as rotating while emitting light at the lowered position. A return operation for returning to the original initial position is performed.

  In addition, a winning area 17 is formed on the right side of the center accessory 11 in which a game ball that wins the second big prize opening 16 rolls when the second big prize opening 16 is open. In the winning area 17, similarly to the through gate 21, a V gate 18 configured to allow game balls to pass therethrough is provided. When the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 16 passes through the V gate 18, the gaming state after the big hit game (special game) becomes the probability variation gaming state (high probability state). In other words, the V gate 18 is a gate that triggers the transition to a probability-changing gaming state in which the probability of winning a subsequent jackpot is higher than the normal probability. A shutter that opens and closes the V gate 18 by moving back and forth in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface of the game board 10 and opening the V gate 18 in conjunction with the opening operation of the second prize winning opening 16. 19 is provided. For example, when the second big prize opening 16 is opened, the shutter 19 opens the V gate 18 at a timing delayed by a predetermined time of about 1 to 2 seconds from the opening timing. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 16 when the shutter 19 closes the V gate 18, the game ball is provided below the winning area 17 without passing through the V gate 18. It is discharged from the discharge port 20 to the back side of the game board 10. On the other hand, if a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 16 when the shutter 19 opens the V gate 18, the game ball passes through the V gate 18 and is then provided below the winning area 17. It is discharged from the outlet 20 to the back side of the game board 10. When the game ball passes through the discharge port 20, a winning at the second large winning port 16 is detected by a second large winning port switch 48 described later.

  Further, an out port 23 is provided at the lowermost center of the game board 10 for discharging game balls that have not won any prize opening to the back side of the game board 10 as out balls.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the gaming machine 1 attached to the back side of the gaming board 10. On the back side of the game board 10, there are a main control board 30 that controls the main operation of the gaming machine 1 and a sub control board 31 that controls the operation of each part based on signals and commands output from the main control board 30. Is provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub control board 31 includes a payout control board 32, an effect control board 33, an image control board 34, a lamp control board 35, and the like. The sub control board 31 also includes a firing control board (not shown). The launch control board controls a game ball to be launched onto the game board 10 with a hitting force according to the operation angle by operating a launch device (not shown) according to the operation angle of the handle lever 5 by the player. .

  The main control board 30 includes a CPU 30a, a ROM 30b, and a RAM 30c. The main control board 30 has a first start port switch 41 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 13 and a second start port switch for detecting that the game ball has won the second start port 14. 42, a through gate switch 43 for detecting that a game ball has passed through the through gate 21, an electric chew solenoid 44 for opening and closing the electric tulip 14a, a first big winning port solenoid 45 for opening and closing the first big winning port 15, A first grand prize opening switch 46 that detects that a game ball has won a prize in the first big prize opening 15, a second big prize opening solenoid 47 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 16, and a game ball in the second big prize opening 16 A second grand prize opening switch 48 for detecting that a prize has been won, a shutter solenoid 49 for driving the shutter 19 provided in the prize winning area 17 of the second big prize opening 16, and a V gate. 8 game ball is connected to each of the V gate switch 50 for detecting that has passed. A symbol display 22 is connected to the main control board 30. The symbol display 22 is provided with a special symbol display 22a for displaying a variation of a special symbol and a normal symbol display 22b for displaying a variation of a normal symbol.

  The main control board 30 is a payout control board when each of the first start opening switch 41, the second start opening switch 42, the first big prize opening switch 46 and the second big prize opening switch 48 detects a winning of a game ball. A prize ball command is sent to 32. The payout control board 32 includes a CPU 32a, a ROM 32b, and a RAM 32c, and is configured to control a payout motor 32d provided on the back side of the game board 10. When a prize ball command is input from the main control board 30, A predetermined number of balls are paid out in accordance with the winning opening.

  The main control board 30 is configured to perform a lottery of normal symbols and a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game. For example, when the game ball passes through the through gate 21, the main control board 30 performs a normal symbol lottery to determine whether or not to open the electric tulip 14a, and if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric chew solenoid 44 Is driven for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times to open the electric tulip 14a. Note that when the normal symbol lottery is won and the electric tulip 14a is opened, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 14, so that the state where the electric tulip 14a is opened is advantageous to the player. One of the states.

  Further, when the main control board 30 detects that the game ball has won the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the main control board 30 acquires the game data based on the win and makes a special game determination, and the special symbol. In the display 22a, the special symbol variation display for a predetermined time based on the determination result is started. Then, the main control board 30 starts the special symbol display on the special symbol display 22a, and in response to the special game determination, the main control board 30 performs an effect for a predetermined time according to the result of the special game determination. Send signals and commands. Further, when the variation display of the previous special symbol is not finished at the time when it is detected that the game ball has won the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the main control board 30 is acquired along with the winning. The game data is stored, and special game determination and special symbol variation display are temporarily suspended. Then, when it is time to finish the display of the variation of the previous special symbol and start the next variation, the main control board 30 digests the hold and reads the game data, and based on the read game data Then, the next special game determination is performed and the special symbol variation display is started based on the result of the special game determination.

  If the main control board 30 is found to have won the jackpot in the special game determination, the bonus game (special game) corresponding to the type of the jackpot is started after a special symbol change display is performed for a predetermined time. At the same time, a signal or command is sent to the effect control board 33 so as to perform an effect corresponding to the jackpot game.

  The production control board 33 includes a CPU 33a, a ROM 33b, and a RAM 33c, and determines specific production contents to be performed on the gaming machine 1 based on signals and commands from the main control board 30. Then, the effect control board 33 controls each of the image control board 34 and the lamp control board 35 to execute an effect based on the determined specific contents of the effect. That is, the effect control board 33 determines a specific effect to be performed by the entire gaming machine 1 based on an instruction from the main control board 30 and controls the execution of the game. Particularly, when the special game determination is performed by the main control board 30 and the special symbol variation display is performed for a predetermined time, the effect control board 33 suggests a game for suggesting the result of the special game determination for the predetermined time. Control the execution of the production. For example, the effect control board 33 suggests whether or not the result of the special game determination is a big hit by performing a symbol variation display that varies the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c on the image display 12. Produce. In this suggestion game effect, various effects according to the result of the special game determination may be performed by shifting from the normal symbol variation effect to various effects. The suggested game effect is displayed in a state where the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped with a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination after a lapse of a predetermined time when the special symbol variation display ends. The result of the special game determination is notified.

  In addition, the operation buttons 6 are connected to the effect control board 33. Therefore, the effect control board 33 accepts the operation of the operation button 6 by the player at a predetermined timing when the player can perform button operations in a state where various effects such as a suggestion game effect are performed, for example. When it is detected that the operation button 6 is operated, it is possible to perform an effect corresponding to the button operation.

  In addition, the production control board 33 is performed when the hold is stored when the game ball is won at the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 14 in the main control board 30 and the hold is digested. Before a regular special game determination is made, it is possible to determine in advance whether or not the hold is a jackpot game and perform various pre-decision effects based on the result of the prior determination. . For example, based on the result of the prior determination, the effect control board 33 can perform a stop effect as a prior determination effect that stops the progress of the suggested game effect such as the symbol variation effect being performed at that time and freezes the game. It is. In addition to the stop effect, for example, when a new hold is stored in the main control board 30, the effect control board 33 performs a suggestion game effect according to the determination result based on the new hold game data. The specific suggestion effect is performed at the same time, and the output sound output from the speaker in the next suggestion game effect after the suggestion game effect in which the specific suggestion effect has been performed, according to the previous specific suggestion effect The changing effect can be performed as a prior suggestion effect. The details of the advance determination effect performed by the effect control board 33 will be described later.

  The image control board 34 includes a CPU 34 a, a ROM 34 b, a RAM 34 c, and a VRAM 34 d, and controls an image displayed on the image display 12. The image control board 34 changes the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c based on an instruction from the effect control board 33 so as to perform a suggested game effect according to the result of the special game determination performed on the main control board 30. The design variation effect to be performed can be started, and the design variation effect can be shifted to various effects such as a reach effect to display the effect image. For example, the image control board 34 can display an image prompting the player to operate the operation button 6 based on an instruction from the effect control board 33 and perform an operation effect. On the basis of the instructions from, various development effects can be performed by causing a specific character or the like to appear on the image display 12. The VRAM 34 d is a memory for writing an image to be displayed on the image display 12. The CPU 34a executes various processes such as a background image display process, a decorative symbol display process, an operation effect image display process, and a character image display process for the VRAM 34d based on commands and signals received from the effect control board 33. A background image, a decorative design image, an operation effect image, a character image, and the like can be displayed on the display device 12 in a superimposed manner. The CPU 34a can change the display brightness of the image display 12. When the stop control instruction is instructed from the effect control board 33, the CPU 34a can stop the writing process to the VRAM 34d, thereby stopping the progress of the effect on the image display 12, and the image display 12 The display brightness can also be reduced. The image control board 34 is configured to output various effect sounds from the speakers 8 to generate music, sound effects, and the like.

  The lamp control board 35 includes a CPU 35a, a ROM 35b, and a RAM 35c, and lights various lamps provided in the gaming machine 1 such as the frame lamp 7 based on instructions from the effect control board 33. The lamp control board 35 can also adjust the luminance when various lamps are lit. Further, the lamp control board 35 can operate the movable accessory 11 a based on an instruction from the effect control board 33.

  Each of the image display 12, the frame lamp 7, the speaker 8, and the movable accessory 11 a is provided to perform various effects that can be easily perceived by the player as the game progresses in the gaming machine 1. It is a production means.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing main functional configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 33.

  The RAM 30c of the main control board 30 is provided with a game data storage unit 55 and a hold storage unit 60. The game data storage unit 55 stores game data including a jackpot random number 56, a design random number 57, a variation pattern random number 58, and a reach random number 59. Although not shown in the game data storage 55, ordinary symbol random numbers are also stored as game data. The various random numbers 56, 57, 58, 59 stored in the game data storage unit 55 are random numbers that can take values within a predetermined range. The hold storage unit 60 is for temporarily storing and holding game data including a jackpot random number 56, a design random number 57, a variation pattern random number 58, a reach random number 59, and the like up to a predetermined upper limit number.

  A determination table 61 and a fluctuation pattern table 62 are stored in advance in the ROM 30b of the main control board 30. The determination table 61 is a table that is referred to for performing a special game determination (a jackpot determination). The determination table 61 includes a jackpot random number determination table and a design random number determination table. The variation pattern table 62 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation time of the special symbol for displaying the determination result when the special game determination is performed on the main control board 30. In the variation pattern table 62, various variation times are defined as the variation times of the special symbols, and the variation times corresponding to the result of the special game determination, the reach random number, and the like are determined. For example, when the result of the special game determination is a loss, a variation time of about 3 seconds to 80 seconds is determined according to the value of the reach random number, and when the result of the special game determination is a big hit, 18 seconds to 80 seconds. A fluctuation time of about 2 seconds is set.

  Here, the variation pattern table 62 is set in advance so that the expectation level that is a big hit increases as the variation time of the special symbol becomes longer. More specifically, when the variation pattern table 62 defines three types of variation times such as 45 seconds, 60 seconds, and 80 seconds as the variation times when the special game determination result is a big hit, If the game determination result is a big hit, the special symbol variation time is set to increase in proportion in the order of 80 seconds, 60 seconds, and 40 seconds. In addition, as a variation time when the result of the special game determination is a loss, for example, six variation times of 3 to 13 seconds, 18 seconds, 23 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, and 80 seconds are defined in the variation pattern table 62. If the result of the special game determination is lost, the rate at which the variation time of the special symbol is determined increases in the order of 3 to 13 seconds, 18 seconds, 23 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, and 80 seconds. Is set to Note that the fluctuation times of 18 seconds, 23 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, and 80 seconds are fluctuation times during which a reach effect is performed in the case of a loss. As described above, when the special game determination result is a big hit, the special symbol variation time tends to be long, and when the special game determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time tends to be short. Therefore, the longer the variation time of the special symbol, the higher the degree of expectation that will be a big hit.

  Since the CPU 30a of the main control board 30 controls the operation of the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner, it functions as various processing units. FIG. 3 shows some of the functions, and the CPU 30a functions as a random number update unit 51, a game data acquisition unit 52, a special game determination unit 53, and a symbol display control unit 54.

  The random number update unit 51 is a processing unit that updates various random numbers 56, 57, 58, 59 stored in the game data storage unit 55. By the update process by the random number update unit 51, the various random numbers 56, 57, 58, 59 stored in the game data storage unit 55 are sequentially updated within a predetermined range.

  When each of the first start port switch 41 and the second start port switch 42 detects a winning of a game ball, the game data acquisition unit 52 receives a big hit random number 56 and a design random number 57 from the game data storage unit 55 at that timing. The game data including the fluctuation pattern random number 58 and the reach random number 59 are acquired. When the game data acquisition unit 52 acquires the game data, the game data acquisition unit 52 stores the game data in the hold storage unit 60. The holding storage unit 60 distinguishes between game data acquired by winning the first start port 13 and game data acquired by winning the second start port 14, and sets each game data to a predetermined upper limit number ( For example, up to four) can be stored. Then, the game data acquisition unit 52 stores the game data acquired by winning the first start port 13 in the storage area for the first start port, and the game data acquired by winning the second start port 14 2 Store in the reserved storage area for the start port. When the upper limit number of game data has already been stored in these reserved storage areas, the game data acquisition unit 52 discards the game data acquired from the game data acquisition unit 52 and holds the hold storage unit 60. The process of storing in is not performed.

  The special game determination unit 53 reads the game data stored in the hold storage unit 60 and in the hold state, and performs a special game determination (big hit determination) based on the game data. That is, the special game determination unit 53 refers to the jackpot random number determination table included in the determination table 61 based on the jackpot random number 56 included in the game data, and determines whether or not the jackpot random number 56 is a value indicating a jackpot. To do. The jackpot random number determination table includes a high-probability determination table and a normal-probability determination table. The special game determination unit 53 determines the normal-probability determination table and the high-probability determination table according to the gaming state at the time of game data reading. Is selected, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number 56 matches the value indicating the jackpot determined in the selected table. By such determination, winning or losing of the game data read from the holding storage unit 60 is confirmed. Note that the normal probability determination table is a table in which the probability of jackpot is set to about 1/400, for example, and the high probability determination table has a higher probability of jackpot than the normal probability determination table, for example, 1 The table is set to about / 68.

  When the game data is won, the special game determination unit 53 further determines the type of jackpot game to be performed as a special game advantageous to the player by determining the symbol random number 57 included in the game data. That is, the special game determination unit 53 refers to the symbol random number determination table included in the determination table 61 based on the symbol random number 57 and determines the jackpot type indicated by the symbol random number 57. The design random number determination table includes a first start port determination table and a second start port determination table. In the special game determination unit 53, the reserved storage area from which the game data is read is the reserved storage area for the first start port. If so, the first start port determination table is referred to. On the other hand, if the reserved storage area from which the game data is read is the reserved storage area for the second start port, the special game determination unit 53 refers to the determination table for the second start port and determines the type of jackpot game To do. Here, a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game are defined in the first start opening determination table, and one of the jackpot games is determined according to the design random number 57. In addition, the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game are defined in the second start port determination table, and either one of the jackpot games is determined according to the design random number 57.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the ratio of occurrence of the first to fourth jackpots. First, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the first start port determination table, the rate of occurrence of the first jackpot game P1 is 38%, and the rate of occurrence of the second jackpot game P2 is 62%. %. Therefore, when a game ball is won at the first start port 13 and a special game is played, there is a higher possibility that the second jackpot game P2 will be played than the first jackpot game P1. Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the second start-up determination table, the rate of occurrence of the third jackpot game P3 is 48%, and the rate of occurrence of the fourth jackpot game P4 is 52%. %. Therefore, when a game ball is won at the second start port 14 and a special game is performed, the third jackpot game P3 and the fourth jackpot game P4 are generated at substantially the same rate.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating special games performed in the first to fourth jackpot games P1 to P4. First, in any of the first to fourth jackpot games P1 to P4, a round in which one of the first big prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 is opened for any game is a predetermined number of times (for example, a total of 16 Round) done. The first grand prize opening 15 is opened from the first round to the fourth round, and the second big prize opening 16 is opened in the fifth round. Thereafter, the first big prize opening 15 is opened again from the sixth round to the fifteenth round, and the second big prize opening 16 is opened again in the sixteenth round. The above points are common to any of the first to fourth jackpot games P1 to P4.

  The difference between the first to fourth jackpot games P1 to P4 is the opening time of the first big winning opening 15 or the second big winning opening 16 in each round. That is, the long opening and the short opening are determined in both the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big winning opening 16, and either one of the long opening and the short opening is rounded for each round of each big hit game P1 to P4. Is set. In the case of long opening, the opening time of the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is set to a relatively long time of about 30 seconds, for example. On the other hand, in the case of a short opening, the opening time of the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is set to an extremely short time of about 0.2 seconds, for example. Therefore, when the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened long, the game balls are likely to enter the big prize openings 15 and 16, whereas in the case of short opening. Makes it very difficult to win game balls in the open large winning openings 15 and 16. In either case of long opening or short opening, if a predetermined upper limit number (for example, about 9) of game balls wins while the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened, Even before the opening time elapses, the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is closed. However, in the case of a short opening, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, one or two game balls may be won while the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened). It can be said that there are almost no winning game balls. Therefore, in the case of short opening, the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is often closed after an opening time of about 0.2 seconds elapses.

  In the first jackpot game P1, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the first big prize opening 15 is long open from the first to the fourth round, and after the fifth round, the first big prize opening 15 or the second This is a game in which all the big prize winning openings 16 are short-circuited. In the second jackpot game P2, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the first grand prize opening 15 is long open until the first to fourth rounds, and the second big prize opening 16 is long open in the fifth round. Thus, after the sixth round, the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is a game in which all shorts are opened. In the third jackpot game P3, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), the first grand prize opening 15 is long open until the first to fourth rounds, and the second big prize opening 16 is long open in the fifth round. Thus, after the sixth round, the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is a game in which all shorts are opened. That is, in the present embodiment, the second jackpot game P2 and the third jackpot game P3 have exactly the same opening pattern. As shown in FIG. 5 (d), the fourth big win game P4 is a game in which the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is long open in all rounds from the first to the 16th round. It is.

  Here, paying attention to the fifth and sixteenth rounds where the second grand prize opening 16 is opened, the first jackpot game P1 is short-opened in any round. Therefore, when the first jackpot game P1 is performed in the gaming machine 1, the possibility that a game ball will win the second big winning opening 16 is low. On the other hand, in the second and third jackpot games P2 and P3, the second big winning opening 16 is opened long in the fifth round. For this reason, when the second or third jackpot game P2, P3 is performed in the gaming machine 1, there is a high possibility that a game ball will win the second big winning opening 16. Further, in the fourth jackpot game P4, the second big winning opening 16 is opened long in both the fifth and sixteenth rounds. Therefore, when the fourth jackpot game P4 is performed in the gaming machine 1, the game is most likely to win a game ball in the second big winning opening 16.

  As described above, when a game ball won while the second grand prize opening 16 is opened passes through the V gate 18, the subsequent gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the probability-changing gaming state. Therefore, the second to fourth jackpot games P2 to P4 have a round in which the second big winning opening 16 is opened long, so that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 can be changed to the probability changing gaming state. Yes. On the other hand, since the first big win game P1 does not have a round in which the second big winning opening 16 is long open, the game state of the gaming machine 1 cannot be changed to the probability change game state.

  Here, even when the second grand prize opening 16 is short-opened, the probability that the game ball will win the second big prize opening 16 is not zero. That is, there is a possibility that the game ball will win the second big prize opening 16 at the timing when the second big prize opening 16 is opened for a short time of about 0.2 seconds. However, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 16 in such a short opening, the operation of the shutter 19 is controlled so that the winning ball does not pass through the V gate 18. FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing the operation of the shutter 19 in conjunction with the opening / closing operation of the second winning prize opening 16, where (a) shows the case of long open, and (b) shows the case of short open. ing. In either case of long open or short open, the shutter 19 opens the V gate 18 after a predetermined time Td of, for example, several seconds has elapsed after the second big prize opening 16 is opened. The predetermined time Td is the same time for long open and short open.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the second big prize opening 16 is opened long, the shutter is released at the timing Ty after a predetermined time Td has elapsed after the second big prize opening 16 is opened at the timing Tx. 19 opens the V gate 18. Even at the timing Ty when the V gate 18 is opened, the second grand prize winning opening 16 is in the opened state, so that a game ball that wins the second big winning opening 16 in this state passes through the V gate 18. Therefore, when the second grand prize opening 16 is opened long, if the game ball can be awarded to the second big prize opening 16 while the shutter 19 opens the V gate 18, it is almost certainly V. A game ball can pass through the gate 18. Therefore, the second to fourth jackpot games P2 to P4 having a round in which the second grand prize winning opening 16 is long opened are special games that can shift the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 to the probability changing gaming state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the second big prize opening 16 is opened short, the timing Ty after a predetermined time Td has elapsed after the second big prize opening 16 is opened at the timing Tx. When the shutter 19 opens the V gate 18, the second big prize winning opening 16 is already closed. Therefore, even if a game ball wins the second big prize opening 16 during a short period of time when the second big prize opening 16 is short-opened, the shutter 19 opens the V gate 18 in the game ball. Since it passes through the winning area 17 before, it is discharged from the outlet 20 to the back side of the game board 10 without passing through the V gate 18. Further, when the shutter 19 opens the V gate 18, the second big prize opening 16 is already closed, so that the game ball does not pass through the V gate 18. Therefore, the first jackpot game P1 that does not have a round in which the second big winning opening 16 is opened long is a special game in which the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 cannot be shifted to the probability changing gaming state.

  The special game determination unit 53 determines one jackpot game from the first to fourth jackpot games P1 to P4 as the jackpot game to be performed as a special game advantageous to the player by determining the symbol random number 57. Select and decide. Therefore, the special game determination unit 53 not only determines whether or not to play a special game for a player, but also if the determination result is to perform a special game, the special game determination unit 53 An opening pattern in which the winning opening 15 and the second major winning opening 16 are opened is determined.

  When the special game determination unit 53 makes the above determination, the symbol display control unit 54 operates. The symbol display control unit 54 uses the special symbol display 22a based on the determination result in the special game determination unit 53 and the variation pattern random number 58 and the reach random number 59 included in the game data acquired by the special game determination unit 53. Determine the variation time of the symbol The symbol display control unit 54 reads the variation pattern table 62 of the ROM 30b, selects one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns defined in the variation pattern table 62, and based on the one variation pattern. Determine the variation time of the special symbol. That is, the symbol display control unit 54 determines the determination result in the special game determination unit 53 and the game data acquired by the special game determination unit 53 from the plurality of variation patterns included in the variation pattern table 62 from the variation time. The variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number 58 and the reach random number 59 included in is selected, the variation time determined in the selected variation pattern is read, and the variation time of the special symbol is determined. The symbol display control unit 54 controls the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 22a based on the determined variation time.

  The symbol display control unit 54 responds to the variation time of the special symbol as an effect for suggesting the determination result in the special game determination unit 53 in accordance with the start of the special symbol variation display on the special symbol indicator 22a. A command is sent to the effect control board 33 in order to perform the suggestion game effect. On the other hand, the special game determination unit 53 waits without reading the next game data from the holding storage unit 60 while the special symbol variation display is performed by the symbol display control unit 54, and the special symbol variation display ends. Then, the next game data is read at the timing when the next variation display can be performed, and the next special game determination is performed. The special game determination unit 53 is configured to read out the game data from the hold storage unit 60 and perform the special game determination, and sequentially read out the old game data stored in the hold storage unit 60. When hold is stored in both the mouth storage area and the second start opening storage area, the hold stored in the second start opening storage area is preferentially read. It is a configuration.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 under the control of the main control board 30 as described above. First, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the gaming machine 1 is activated in the normal gaming state ST1. The normal game state ST1 is a state in which a game is progressed with a normal probability that the probability of winning a jackpot is lower than the probability variation game state. In this normal game state ST1, even when the normal symbol lottery performed by passing the game ball through the through gate 21 is won, the time for the electric tulip 14a to open the second start port 14 is extremely short. There is a low possibility that a game ball will win the start opening 14. Therefore, in the normal game state ST1, the player operates the handle lever 5 so that the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 flows down the left area of the center accessory 11 as shown by the arrow F1 in FIG. The game is played with the aim of winning the game ball at the first start port 13.

  When a big hit is generated by winning the game ball to the first start port 13 in the normal gaming state ST1, the gaming machine 1 performs either the first big win game P1 or the second big hit game P2. When the big hit game is started in the gaming machine 1, each of the first big prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 11 is opened in a predetermined round. Therefore, the player can operate the handle lever 5 while the big hit game is performed in the gaming machine 1, so that the game ball launched into the game area of the game board 10 as shown by the arrow F2 in FIG. 11 is adjusted so as to flow down the right region of the game, and the game is played with the aim of winning the game ball in the first grand prize winning port 15 or the second grand prize winning port 16.

  When the first jackpot game P1 is performed, even if the game ball wins the second big winning opening 16, the game ball does not pass through the V gate 18. Therefore, the gaming state after the first jackpot game P1 is the short-time gaming state ST2. The short-time gaming state ST2 is a state in which a game is advanced with the same normal probability that the probability of winning a jackpot is the same as the normal gaming state ST1. However, at this time in the short game state ST2, the time for the electric tulip 14a to open the second start port 14 becomes relatively long when the normal symbol lottery performed by the game ball passing through the through gate 21 is won, and the normal game There is a higher possibility that a game ball will win the second start port 14 as compared to the state ST1. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state ST2, the player operates the handle lever 5 so that the game ball launched into the gaming area of the game board 10 flows down the right area of the center accessory 11 as shown by the arrow F2 in FIG. The game is advanced with the aim of allowing the game ball to pass through the through gate 21 and winning at the second start opening 14. As a result, the game balls can be frequently awarded to the second starting port 14, so that the game can be advanced without reducing the possession gained in the first jackpot game P1, and the special game determination unit. The special game determination by 53 can be repeated continuously in a short time. At this time, the short game state ST2 continues until, for example, a special symbol change display associated with winning a prize at the second starting port 14 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and the next jackpot is won by the time the predetermined number of times elapses If not, the game returns to the normal gaming state ST1 (arrow A1 in FIG. 7).

  In addition, when the game ball wins the first start port 13 and a jackpot is generated, and the second jackpot game P2 is performed in the gaming machine 1, the game won to the second grand prize port 16 as described above. The sphere passes through the V gate 18. In that case, the gaming state after the second jackpot game P2 becomes the probability variation gaming state ST3. In the probability variation gaming state ST3, as described above, the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than the normal gaming state ST1 or the short-time gaming state ST2. In this probability-changing gaming state ST3, as in the short-time gaming state ST2, the time for the electric tulip 14a to open the second starting port 14 is relatively long when a normal symbol lottery performed by the game ball passing through the through gate 21 is won. The length of the game ball becomes longer, and the possibility that the game ball wins the second starting port 14 is higher than that in the normal game state ST1. Therefore, in the probability variation gaming state ST3, the player operates the handle lever 5 so that the game ball launched into the gaming area of the gaming board 10 flows down the right area of the center accessory 11 as shown by the arrow F2 in FIG. The game is advanced with the aim of allowing the game ball to pass through the through gate 21 and winning in the second starting port 13. As a result, the game balls can be frequently won to the second start opening 14, so that the game can be advanced without reducing the number of possessions acquired in the second jackpot game P2, and a special game determination unit. The special game determination by 53 can be repeated continuously in a short time. This probability variation gaming state ST3 continues until, for example, a special symbol variation display associated with winning in the second starting port 14 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 110 times), and the next jackpot is won by the time the predetermined number of times elapses. If not, it returns to the normal gaming state ST1 (arrow A2 in FIG. 7). Along with this, the probability of winning a subsequent jackpot changes from a high probability to a normal probability.

  When a big hit is generated by winning a game ball to the second starting port 14 in the probability variation gaming state ST3 or the short-time gaming state ST2, the gaming machine 1 is either one of the third jackpot game P3 or the fourth jackpot game P4. I do. Even when the third or fourth jackpot game P3, P4 is performed in the gaming machine 1, the player operates the handle lever 5 so that the game area of the game board 10 is indicated by the arrow F2 in FIG. The game ball to be launched is adjusted so as to flow down the right area of the center accessory 11, and the game is played with the aim of causing the game ball to win the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16. Even when the third or fourth jackpot game P3, P4 is performed in the gaming machine 1, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 16 passes through the V gate 18. Therefore, the gaming state after the third or fourth jackpot game P3, P4 becomes the probability variation gaming state ST3.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts from the normal gaming state ST1 to the short-time gaming state ST2 or the probability-changing gaming state ST3 via the jackpot game. When a big hit occurs in the short-time gaming state ST2 or the probability-changing gaming state ST3, the game ball wins the second big winning opening 16 that is opened long in a predetermined round during the big hit game, and the game ball is V gate 18 By passing through, the subsequent gaming state becomes the probability changing gaming state ST3 at a rate of 100%. The main control board 30 controls the mutual transition of the game states in an integrated manner to advance the game, and causes the effect control board 33 to perform an effect corresponding to the progress of the game.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 33 controls the execution of various effects corresponding to the operating state of the gaming machine 1 controlled by the main control board 30 described above. In particular, the CPU 33a of the effect control board 33 functions as an effect pattern determination unit 71, an suggestion effect control unit 72, and an effect sound control unit 73 as shown in FIG. It is possible to control the suggestion game effect that suggests the result of the special game determination with various effect patterns linked to the display, and the image display 12 can be subjected to a symbol variation effect that varies the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. In addition, the speaker 8 outputs an effect sound corresponding to the suggested game effect.

  In addition, the effect control board 33 functions as a prior determination unit 75, a stop effect control unit 76, a first specific effect control unit 78, and a second specific effect control unit 79, so that the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c change. The game data is pre-determined at the timing of winning the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 when the suggested game effect is performed, and various pre-determinations are made according to the results of the pre-determination It is possible to produce an effect. The ROM 33b of the effect control board 33 stores in advance the same determination table 61 and variation pattern table 62 that are held in the main control board 30 in order to perform these pre-determination effects. The ROM 33b stores in advance a plurality of effect patterns 70 for suggesting game effects. The operation of each of the above parts on the effect control board 33 will be described in detail later.

  Next, main operation procedures performed in the main control board 30 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main operations in the main control board 30. The CPU 30a of the main control board 30 sets a process based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 as a timer interrupt process for a certain period of time (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation, except in special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Repeat every time. When this process is started, the main control board 30 performs a random number update process (step S101), a first start port switch process (step S102), a second start port switch process (step S103), and a gate switch process (step S104). ), Various switch processes (step S105), prize ball process (step S106), special symbol process (step S107), special prize opening process (step S108), normal symbol process (step S109), electric tulip (electric chew) process (Step S110) and the output process (Step S111) are sequentially executed as a series of processes. When the series of processes is completed, the initial value random number update process (Step S112) is repeatedly executed. Thereafter, when time elapses and an interrupt is generated again by the timer, execution of the processes after the random number update process (step S101) is started again. Thereafter, such processing is repeated.

  In the random number update process (step S101), the random number update unit 51 stores various random number values such as the jackpot random number 56, the design random number 57, the variation pattern random number 58, and the reach random number 59 stored in the game data storage unit 55 of the RAM 30c. Processing to update is performed. In the first start port switch process (step S102), the above-described game data acquisition unit 52 monitors the state of the first start port switch 41, and the game ball wins the first start port 13 and the first start port switch 41 is received. When is turned on, processing for obtaining game data from the game data storage 55 is performed. In the second start port switch process (step S103), the above-described game data acquisition unit 52 monitors the state of the second start port switch 42, and the game ball wins the second start port 14, and the second start port switch 42 When is turned on, processing for obtaining game data from the game data storage 55 is performed. In the gate switch process (step S104), the game data acquisition unit 52 monitors the state of the through gate switch 43, and when the through ball 21 passes through the through gate 21 and the through gate switch 43 is turned on, a normal symbol is randomly selected. In order to do this, a process of obtaining a normal symbol random number is performed. In the various switch processes (step S105), a process of inputting signals from all other switches (for example, a big prize opening switch) is performed. In the winning ball process (step S106), a process of counting the number of winnings in various winning ports and setting a winning ball command based on the counted value is performed. In the special symbol processing (step S107), the special game change by the special game determination unit 53 and the symbol display control unit 54 and processing associated with the symbol variation are performed. In the big prize opening process (step S108), the operation of the jackpot game for opening and closing the first big prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 is controlled. In the normal symbol processing (step S109), normal symbol variation and processing associated with the symbol variation are performed. In the electric tulip process (step S110), the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 14a is controlled. In the output process (step S111), a process of outputting a control command, game data, and the like from the main control board 30 to the payout control board 32 and the effect control board 33 is performed. Commands and data to be output to each substrate are generated in each process of steps S102 to S110, and are set in the RAM 30c in advance. For this reason, in this output process, commands and data set in the RAM 30c are read and output. In the initial value random number update process (step S112), initial values of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number 56, the design random number 57, the variation pattern random number 58, and the reach random number 59 stored in the game data storage unit 55 are updated. By repeatedly executing the initial value random number update process (step S112) in the remaining time after executing steps S101 to S111, the initial values of various random numbers can be updated each time. Since the remaining time becomes longer or shorter depending on the operating state of the gaming machine 1, the number of executions of the initial value random number update process (step S112) during the remaining time is different each time. The updated value of the initial value of can be an irregular value. Therefore, even if an attempt is made to generate a jackpot illegally, the initial value of the jackpot random number 56 is unknown, so the timing at which the jackpot random number 56 becomes the winning value of the jackpot cannot be known, and thus fraud can be prevented. Is possible.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port switch process (step S102 in FIG. 8) and the second start port switch process (step S103 in FIG. 8). First, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the first start port switch process (step S102), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 13 and the first start port switch 41 is turned on. (Step S201). Here, when the first start port switch 41 is not turned on, the start condition is not satisfied, and thus the first start port switch process is terminated. If the first start port switch 41 is on, the start condition is satisfied, and therefore whether or not the number of holds U1 stored in the hold storage area for the first start port of the hold storage unit 60 is less than the upper limit value. Is determined (step S202). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holdings U1 has reached the upper limit (NO in step S202), the number of holdings cannot be increased any more, and the first start port switch process is terminated. On the other hand, if the hold number U1 is less than the upper limit value (YES in step S202), the value of the hold number U1 is incremented by 1 (step S203). Then, game data obtained by winning the first start port 13 is read from the game data storage unit 55, and various random number values included in the game data are stored in the reserved storage area for the first start port of the hold storage unit 60. (Step S204). Depending on the value of the jackpot random number 56 read at this time, it is determined whether the jackpot is “losing” or “lost”. In the case of “big hit”, the type of the big hit game is determined by the value of the symbol random number 57 read at the same time. Further, in the case of “losing”, whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined based on the value of the read reach random number 59. Then, the main control board 30 sets game data including various read random numbers as game data for transmission for transmitting to the effect control board 33 (step S205). The transmission game data set at this time is given information indicating that it is game data acquired by winning the first start port 13. When the game data setting is completed, the first start port switch process is terminated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the second start port switch process (step S103 in FIG. 8), whether a game ball has won the second start port 14 and the second start port switch 42 has been turned on. It is determined whether or not (step S301). If the second start port switch 42 is not turned on, the start condition is not satisfied, and the second start port switch process is terminated. If the second start port switch 42 is on, the start condition is satisfied, and therefore, whether or not the number of holds U2 stored in the hold storage area for the second start port of the hold storage unit 60 is less than the upper limit value. Is determined (step S302). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holdings U2 has reached the upper limit (NO in step S302), the number of holdings cannot be increased any more, so the second start port switch process is terminated. On the other hand, when the hold number U2 is less than the upper limit value (YES in step S302), 1 is added to the value of the hold number U2 (step S303). Then, game data for the big hit lottery by winning the second start port 14 is read from the game data storage unit 55, and various random number values included in the game data are reserved for the second start port of the storage unit 60. Store in the storage area (step S304). Based on the values of the various random numbers read at this time, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and in the case of a loss, whether or not a reach effect is performed. Then, the main control board 30 sets game data including various read random numbers as transmission game data for transmitting to the effect control board 33 (step S305). The transmission game data set at this time is given information indicating that it is game data acquired by winning the second starting port 14. When the game data setting is completed, the second start port switch process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing details of the gate switch process (step S104 in FIG. 8). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the through gate 21 and the through gate switch 43 is turned on (step S401). If the through gate switch 43 is not turned on, the normal symbol lottery start condition is not satisfied, and the gate switch processing is terminated. If the through gate switch 43 is turned on, the starting condition is satisfied, and therefore it is determined whether or not the number G of the regular symbol lottery hold is less than the upper limit value (step S402). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is four. If the number of reservations G has reached the upper limit (NO in step S402), the number of reservations cannot be increased any more, and the gate switch process is terminated. On the other hand, when the reserved number G is less than the upper limit value (YES in step S402), 1 is added to the value of the reserved number G (step S403). Then, the normal symbol random number for the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the through gate 21 is read, and the random number value is stored in the RAM 30c (step S404). Note that the random symbol value read at this time determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the through gate 21 is successful.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol process (step S107 in FIG. 8). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game (step S501). If the jackpot game is in progress, the special symbol processing cannot be performed until the jackpot game ends, and therefore the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation processing (YES in step S501). . On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot game (NO in step S501), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is displaying a variation of a special symbol (step S502). If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in step S502), it is determined whether or not the number of holds U2 is 1 or more (step S503). When the holding number U2 is 1 or more (YES in step S503), the main control board 30 reads out the game data stored first in the holding storage area for the second start port of the holding storage unit 60 (step S504). ), 1 is subtracted from the value of the holding number U2 (step S505). Then, the other reserved storage areas stored in the reserved storage area for the second start port are sequentially shifted (step S506).

  On the other hand, when the hold number U2 is 0 (NO in step S503), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the hold number U1 is 1 or more (step S507). When the holding number U1 is 1 or more (YES in step S507), the main control board 30 reads the game data stored first in the holding storage area for the first start port of the holding storage unit 60 (step S508). ), 1 is subtracted from the value of the holding number U1 (step S509). Then, the other reserved storage areas stored in the reserved storage area for the first start port are shifted (step S510). In addition, when the number of holdings U1 is 0 (NO in step S507), it means that there is no holding due to winning the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 which is the starting condition. The process ends without starting display.

  When the game data is read out in any one of step S504 and step S508, the process proceeds to the process for determining the jackpot based on the read game data (steps S511 to S517). That is, the main control board 30 first determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state (probability variation gaming state ST3) (step S511). The table is selected and read (step S512), and if it is not in the high probability state, the normal probability determination table is selected and read (step S513). Then, the main control board 30 executes a jackpot determination process (special game determination process) for determining whether or not to perform a jackpot game as a special game advantageous to the player (step S514). In the jackpot determination process (step S514), whether or not the jackpot is determined is determined based on the jackpot random number 56 included in the game data read in step S504 or S508, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the determination result. The variation time to perform is determined. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  The main control board 30 performs the jackpot determination process (step S514), and then displays the variation effects (suggested game effects) of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c corresponding to the variation times determined in the jackpot determination process. A change start command to be executed by the CPU 33 is set in the RAM 30c (step S516). Then, the main control board 30 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 22a based on the variation time determined in the jackpot determination process (step S516), and continues the variation display until the variation time elapses. Therefore, measurement of the variation time is started (step S517).

  On the other hand, when the variation of the special symbol is being displayed in step S502 (YES in step S502), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the variation time has ended (step S518). Here, it is determined whether or not the variation time measured in step S517 has reached the variation time determined in the jackpot determination process (step S514) when the special symbol variation display is started. If the variation time has not ended (NO in step S518), the special symbol variation display is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (YES in step S518), the main control board 30 sets a variation stop command for stopping the variation effect performed by the effect control board 33 in the RAM 30c ( Step S519). Then, the special symbol change display on the special symbol display 22a is stopped at the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination (step S520), and the measured change time is reset (step S521). Then, the main control board 30 executes a stop process (step S522). The details of the stop process will be described later.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process (step S514 in FIG. 11). When this processing is started, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the jackpot random number 56 included in the game data is a jackpot based on the table selected in step S512 or S513 (step S541). If the jackpot is won (YES in step S542), the type of jackpot game to be played as a special game is determined based on the design random number 57 (step S543). When the symbol random number 57 is determined, the symbol random number 57 to be determined is a random number read from the reserved storage area for the first start opening, and read from the reserved storage area for the second start opening. The table to be referenced differs depending on whether the random number is issued. In the case of the symbol random number 57 read from the reserved memory area for the first start port, one of the first and second jackpot games P1, P2 is determined by the determination in step S543. In the case of the symbol random number 57 read from the reserved area for the second start port, one of the third and fourth jackpot games P3 and P4 is determined by the determination in step S543. When the type of jackpot game is determined, the main control board 30 sets a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot as a stop symbol to be stopped after the special symbol variation display (step S544). Subsequently, the main control board 30 refers to the jackpot variation pattern table from the variation pattern table 62 of the ROM 30b (step S545), and determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number 58 and the like (step S546).

  If the jackpot is not won (NO in step S542), the main control board 30 sets a lost symbol based on the symbol random number 57 as a stop symbol to be stopped after the special symbol variation display (step S547). Then, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state ST3 (step S548). If the probability is the probability variation gaming state ST3, the main control board 30 determines the probability variation gaming variation pattern table from the variation pattern table 62 of the ROM 30b. (Step S549), and the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern random number 58, the reach random number 59, and the like (step S550).

  On the other hand, if the game state is not in the probable gaming state ST3 (NO in step S548), it is determined whether or not it is in the short time gaming state ST2 (step S551). When in the short-time game state ST2, the main control board 30 refers to the short-time game variation pattern table from the variation pattern table 62 of the ROM 30b (step S552), and based on the variation pattern random number 58, the reach random number 59, etc. The variation time is determined (step S553).

  Furthermore, when it is not the short-time gaming state ST2 (NO in step S551), the main control board 30 refers to the normal game variation pattern table from the variation pattern table 62 of the ROM 30b (step S554) and also stores it in the holding storage unit 60. The stored number of holdings (for example, the value of the holding number U1 stored in the holding storage area for the first start port) is confirmed (step S555). Then, the main control board 30 determines the variation time of the special symbol set in the variation pattern table for normal game based on the variation pattern random number 58, the reach random number 59, and the number of reservations (step S556). For example, when the number of holds has reached the upper limit, in order to efficiently digest the change display of special symbols, a shorter change time is determined than when the number of holds has not reached the upper limit. To do. This is the end of the jackpot determination process (step S514).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the suspension process (step S522 in FIG. 11). In this process, after the change display of the special symbol is stopped, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is shifted to the jackpot game, the short-time gaming state ST2 is shifted to the normal gaming state ST1, or the probability variation gaming state ST3 is changed to the normal gaming state. A process of shifting to ST1 is performed. When the stop process is started, the main control board 30 determines whether or not to generate a jackpot game (step S571). When generating a jackpot game (YES in step S571), the main control board 30 corresponds to the type of jackpot. A jackpot game is set (step S572). A jackpot start command is set in the RAM 30c to cause the stage control board 33 to perform a stage corresponding to the jackpot game (step S573). Thereafter, the main control board 30 starts a jackpot game (step S574).

  When determining that the jackpot game is not generated (NO in step S571), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the current game state is the probability variation game state ST3 (step S575). As a result, when it is in the probability variation gaming state ST3 (YES in step S575), the main control board 30 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining variation count SC in the probability variation gaming state ST3 (step S576). The remaining variation count SC is set to a predetermined value (for example, 110) when the jackpot game is completed and the game proceeds to the probability variation game state ST3. The main control board 30 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining variation count SC, and then determines whether the remaining variation count SC has become 0 (step S577). Is set to the normal gaming state ST1 (step S578).

  Further, when determining that the current gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state ST3 (NO in step S575), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short time gaming state ST2 (step S579). As a result, when it is in the short time gaming state ST2 (YES in step S579), the main control board 30 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining fluctuation count JC in the short time gaming state ST2 (step S580). The remaining fluctuation count JC is set to a predetermined value (for example, 100) when the jackpot game is over and the state shifts to the short-time game state ST2. After subtracting 1 from the value of the remaining fluctuation count JC, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count JC has become 0 (step S581). Is set to the normal gaming state ST1 (step S582). If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (NO in step S579), nothing is performed after that. This is the end of the stop process (step S522).

  Next, FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are flowcharts showing details of the special prize opening process (step S108 in FIG. 8). In this process, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 16 in the case of a big win game is controlled. The main control board 30 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game (step S601). When it is not in the big hit game (NO in step S601), the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is not performed, so the big prize opening process is ended. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is in progress (YES in step S601), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the jackpot game opening operation started by the gaming machine 1 in the stop process (FIG. 13). Judgment is made (step S602). If the gaming machine 1 is in the opening operation (YES in step S602), the main control board 30 determines whether or not a predetermined time for opening operation (opening time) has elapsed (step S603). . If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S603), the opening operation is continued, and the big prize opening process is terminated.

  When the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S603), the main control board 30 adds 1 to the round value R for opening the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 (step S604). . The round value R is initialized to 0 at the time of occurrence of the jackpot, and becomes a round value to be performed this time by adding 1 in step S604. Then, the main control board 30 confirms the type of jackpot game (step S605), and sets the opening time of the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 in the current round R (step S606). Then, it is determined whether the current round R is the fifth or sixteenth round (step S607), and if it is not any of the fifth or sixteenth round (NO in step S607), the first grand prize opening 15 is determined. Is released (step S608). If the current round R is the fifth or sixteenth round (YES in step S607), the main control board 30 opens the second big prize opening 16 (step S609). When the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is opened in step S608 or S609, the main control board 30 starts measuring the opening time. Then, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S606 has elapsed (step S610). If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S610), the main control board 30 is further open. It is determined whether or not a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have won the big winning opening (step S611). As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed and the number of winnings has not reached the upper limit value (NO in step S611), it is not necessary to close the open large winning opening, so the large winning opening process Exit.

  On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S610), or when the number of winning prizes to the big prize opening reaches the upper limit (YES in step S611), the main control board 30 is currently open. The first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is closed (step S612). Then, it is determined whether or not the current round R is a value indicating the final round (for example, 16) (step S613). If it is not the final round (NO in step S613), since the big hit game continues, the big prize winning process is terminated as it is.

  If the current round R is the final round (YES in step S613), the main control board 30 executes the processing from step S614 onward to end the jackpot game. That is, the main control board 30 resets the current round value R to 0 (step S614), and determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the V gate 18 during the big hit game (step S615). When the game ball passes through the V gate 18 (YES in step S615), the main control board 30 sets the probability variation gaming state ST3 as the subsequent gaming state (step S616), and the remaining variation count SC in the probability variation gaming state ST3. Is set to 110 (step S617). On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the V gate 18 during the jackpot game (NO in step S615), the main control board 30 sets the short-time game state ST2 as the subsequent game state (step S618). The value of the remaining fluctuation count JC in the short-time gaming state ST2 is set to 100 (step S617).

  Then, the main control board 30 starts measuring the time for ending the jackpot game (step S620), and determines whether or not the ending has ended (step S621). If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the ending was started, it is determined that the ending has not been completed (NO in step S621), and the big prize opening process is terminated. When a predetermined time has passed since the end of the ending, it is determined that the ending has ended (YES in step S621), and the jackpot end command is set on the stage control board 33 in order to end the stage for the jackpot game. (Step S622), the jackpot game is ended (Step S623).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the gaming machine 1 is not opening (NO in step S602), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 15, and the main control board 30 determines whether the first grand prize port 15 or the second grand prize port. It is determined whether or not 16 is open (step S651). If it is being opened (YES in step S651), the processing after step S610 shown in FIG. 14 is executed. If not open (NO in step S651), it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is ending a big hit game (step S652). If the ending is in progress (YES in step S652), the processes in and after step S621 shown in FIG. 14 are executed. If the ending is not in progress (NO in step S652), the elapsed time after the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 16 is closed has passed a predetermined interval (interval time) of each round. Whether or not (step S653). If the interval time has not elapsed (NO in step S653), it is not the timing for carrying out the next round yet, so the big prize opening process is terminated. On the other hand, when the interval time has elapsed (YES in step S653), the processing after step S604 shown in FIG. 14 is executed to perform the next round.

  When the jackpot game is started in the gaming machine 1 by the above-described big winning opening process, the first big winning opening 15 or the second big winning opening 16 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big winning game. Is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the normal symbol processing (step S109 in FIG. 8). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary game (step S701). The auxiliary game means that the normal symbol lottery is won and the electric tulip 14a is being opened. When an auxiliary game is performed in the gaming machine 1, it becomes easy for a game ball to win the second starting port 14, and such an auxiliary game is also one of the game states advantageous to the player. If the auxiliary game is being performed (YES in step S701), the main control board 30 ends the normal symbol process without starting the normal symbol variation. If it is not in an auxiliary game (NO in step S701), it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is displaying a normal symbol variation (step S702). If the normal symbol is not being variably displayed (NO in step S702), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G is 1 or more (step S703). When the number of holdings G is 0 (NO in step S703), it means that there is no game ball passing to the through gate 21 which is the starting condition of the normal symbol lottery, so the normal symbol variation display is not started. Normal symbol processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the holding number G is 1 or more (YES in step S703), the main control board 30 reads game data (normal symbol random number) corresponding to the earliest holding (step S704), and the holding number G 1 is subtracted by 1 (step S705), and the storage area storing other hold is shifted (step S706). Then, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the normal symbol random number read from the hold is a predetermined winning value, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won (step S707). When the normal symbol lottery is won (YES in step S707), the main control board 30 sets a symbol (winning symbol) indicating that the normal symbol lottery is won in the RAM 30c (step S708). If the normal symbol lottery is not won (NO in step S707), a symbol (losing symbol) indicating that the normal symbol lottery is lost is set in the RAM 30c (step S709).

  The main control board 30 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S710). If the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state ST1 (YES in step S710), The fluctuation time is set to a long time (29 seconds in the example shown) (step S711). If it is determined that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state ST1, but is either the short-time gaming state ST2 or the probability-changing gaming state ST3 (NO in step S710), the variation time of the normal symbol is reduced to a short time (in the illustrated example). In this case, it is set to 3 seconds) (step S712). The main control board 30 starts normal symbol variation display on the symbol display 22 based on the variation time set in step S711 or S712 (step S713), and starts measurement operation of the variation time (step S714). ).

  If the normal symbol variation display is in progress (YES in step S703), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the regular symbol variation time has ended (step S715). That is, it is determined whether or not the variation time started in step S714 has reached the variation time set in step S711 or S712. If the variation time has not ended (NO in step S715), the normal symbol variation is continued, so that the normal symbol processing is terminated as it is. When the variation time has ended (YES in step S715), the main control board 30 stops the variation display of the normal symbol and displays the symbol set in step S708 or S709 (step S716). Thereafter, the measured variation time is reset (step S717). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won (step S718), and if it is won (YES in step S718), an auxiliary game for opening the electric tulip 14a is started (step S719). As a result, the gaming state is in the auxiliary game. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is not won (NO in step S718), the normal symbol process is terminated while maintaining the current state of the gaming machine 1 without starting the auxiliary game.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the electric tulip process (step S110 (electricity Chu process) in FIG. 8). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary game (step S801). When the auxiliary game is not being performed (NO in step S801), the electric tulip 14a is not opened, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated. When the auxiliary game is being performed (YES in step S801), the main control board 30 determines whether or not the electric tulip 14a is being opened (step S802). If the electric tulip 14a is not being opened (step S802) In step S802, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S803). If it is in the normal gaming state ST1 (YES in step S803), the main control board 30 sets the opening time of the electric tulip 14a to a short time (0.2 seconds in the illustrated example) (step S804). Further, when not in the normal gaming state ST1, but in the short-time gaming state ST2 or the probability-changing gaming state ST3 (NO in step S803), the main control board 30 sets the open time of the electric tulip 14a for a long time (3. 5 seconds) (step S805). Then, the main control board 30 opens the electric tulip 14a (step S806) and starts measuring the elapsed time after opening (step S807). On the other hand, if the electric tulip 14a has already been opened (YES in step S802), the processes in steps S803 to S807 are skipped. Thereafter, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S804 or S805 has elapsed (step S808). If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S808), the electric tulip 14a Since the opening of is continued, the electric tulip process is terminated. If the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S808), the main control board 30 closes the electric tulip 14a (step S809), ends the auxiliary game, and ends the electric tulip process (step S810).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the output process (step S111 in FIG. 8). In this process, various data and commands are output from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31. First, when the game data for transmission is set, the main control board 30 transmits it to the effect control board 33 (step S901). Thereby, in the production control board 33, it becomes possible to make a prior determination based on the game data at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 13 or the second start port 14. If the game data for transmission is not set, the transmission process in step S901 is not performed. Next, if the change start command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 33, and an instruction is given to perform the suggested game effect (symbol change effect) for the time corresponding to the change time of the special symbol (step S902). ). Thereby, the fluctuating effect which fluctuates the decorative symbols 12a, 12b and 12c by the effect control board 33 is started. If the change start command is not set, the transmission process in step S902 is not performed. Next, if the change stop command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 33, and the change effect executed by the effect control board 33 is stopped, and whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. An instruction for notifying the player of this is given (step S903). If the change stop command is not set, the transmission process in step S903 is not performed. Next, if the jackpot start command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 33, and the start of the effect operation accompanying the start of the jackpot game is instructed (step S904). If the jackpot start command is not set, the transmission process in step S904 is not performed. Next, if the jackpot end command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 33, and the end of the effect corresponding to the jackpot game is instructed (step S905). If the jackpot end command is not set, the transmission process in step S905 is not performed. Finally, if other various commands are set, each part is controlled by transmitting it to the effect control board 33 and the payout control board 32 (step S908). For example, a prize ball command that accompanies winning of a game ball at various winning openings is transmitted to the payout control board 32 at this time, and the payout control board 32 pays out a prize ball. Thus, the output process ends.

  As described above, the main control board 30 starts the special symbol variation display on the condition that the game ball wins the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 14, and the effect control board 33 Control is performed so that various effects are executed in conjunction with the change display of the special symbol.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 33 will be described in detail. First, an operation when the effect control board 33 receives a change start command from the main control board 30 will be described. The change start command received by the effect control board 33 from the main control board 30 includes a special symbol change time determined by the main control board 30. Therefore, when receiving the variation start command, the CPU 33a of the effect control board 33 causes the effect pattern determination unit 71, the suggestion effect control unit 72, and the effect sound control unit 73 shown in FIG. As a corresponding effect, a suggestion game effect for suggesting whether or not the result of the special game determination performed on the main control board 30 is a big hit is executed. The effect sound control unit 73 outputs various effect sounds from the speaker 8 as the game progresses in the gaming machine 1, and is not limited to the case where the suggestion game effect is performed in the gaming machine 1. Also, when other effects such as a jackpot effect are performed, control is performed such that effect sounds corresponding to these effects are output from the speaker 8.

  The effect pattern determination unit 71 corresponds to the variation time of the special symbol based on the result of the special game determination on the main control board 30 from a plurality of types of effect patterns 70 stored in advance in the ROM 33b of the effect control board 33. Determine the production pattern. The suggestion effect control unit 72 controls execution of the suggestion game effect based on the one effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination unit 71. As shown in FIG. 3, the suggestion effect control unit 72 includes a normal effect control unit 72a and a specific section effect control unit 72b. After performing the suggestion game effect corresponding to the change time, the effect of informing the result of the special game determination performed on the main control board 30 is performed. Then, when the suggestion effect control unit 72 performs the suggestion game effect based on one effect pattern, the effect sound control unit 73 selects music corresponding to the suggestion game effect and is output from the speaker 8 as an effect sound. To control.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of various effect patterns 70 stored in advance in the ROM 33b. The ROM 33b of the effect control board 33 stores a plurality of effect patterns 70 corresponding to variation patterns (variation times of special symbols) determined based on the result of the special game determination. In the following, an example of a production pattern corresponding to several fluctuation times will be given. FIG. 19A is an effect pattern a corresponding to a variation time of 3 to 13 seconds, and is an effect pattern when the result of the special game determination is a loss. FIG. 19B is an effect pattern b corresponding to a variation time of 18 seconds, and is an effect pattern when the result of the special game determination is a loss. FIG. 19C shows an effect pattern c corresponding to a variation time of 23 seconds, which is an effect pattern when the result of the special game determination is a loss. FIG. 19D shows an effect pattern d corresponding to a fluctuation time of 45 seconds, and there are two effect patterns when the special game determination result is lost and when the game is a big hit. FIG. 19 (e) shows an effect pattern e corresponding to a variation time of 60 seconds, and there are two effect patterns, a case where the result of the special game determination is a loss and a case where the game is a big hit. FIG. 19F shows an effect pattern f corresponding to a fluctuation time of 80 seconds, and there are two effect patterns, a case where the result of the special game determination is a loss and a case where the game is a big hit. The effect pattern determination unit 71 should be executed as a variation effect of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c based on the result of the special game determination and the variation time of the special symbol, from the plurality of types of effect patterns 70. Determine the production pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (a), the effect pattern a includes three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, for example, three times after a normal symbol variation effect 81 is displayed for a predetermined time. This is an effect pattern for performing a symbol stop effect 87 for displaying a stop symbol of a combination corresponding to the result of the special game determination for the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c for a predetermined time. The symbol stop effect 87 is an effect that is performed for about 0.5 seconds to several seconds at the end of the suggestion game effect, and is an effect for notifying the player of the result of the special game determination performed on the main control board 30. is there. When the suggestion game effect based on the effect pattern a is performed, after the display of three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c on the image display 12 is started as the symbol changing effect 81, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12a, The two decorative symbols 12a and 12c of 12b and 12c are displayed in a state where they are different from each other with different symbols, and then the third decorative symbol 12b is displayed as an arbitrary stop symbol as a symbol stop effect 87. Production is performed. In such an effect, after the variable effect is started, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are not aligned with the same symbol, and the symbol stop effect 87 in the lost symbol pattern is performed at a relatively early timing. The person is notified early that the result of the special game determination is a loss.

  In the symbol stop effect 87, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are not completely stopped, but the fine movement state is continued. Then, when the effect control board 33 receives the change stop command from the main control board 30, the stop symbol displayed as the symbol stop effect 87 is completely stopped. By this complete stop, the player is notified that the result of the special game determination has been confirmed. Then, the stop symbol is completely stopped until the next fluctuation start command is received from the main control board 30. The main control board 30 provides a time interval of at least a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) from the transmission of the variation stop command to the transmission of the next variation start command. The state where the stopped symbol is completely stopped is held for at least a predetermined time.

  The effect pattern b in FIG. 19B is an effect pattern including a symbol variation effect 81, a reach effect 82, and a symbol stop effect 87. The reach production 82 stops, for example, in a state where two of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are aligned with the same symbol, and changes only the central decorative symbol 12b in the vertical direction for a predetermined time. Is an ordinary reach effect that is displayed, and is generally referred to as a normal reach effect. When the effect based on the effect pattern b is performed, the gaming machine 1 performs the reach effect 82 for a predetermined time after performing the symbol variation effect 81 for a predetermined time, and therefore, the image display 12 displays three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. After the variable display is started, two of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c are stopped in a state where the two decorative symbols 12a, 12c are aligned with the same symbol, and then only the third decorative symbol 12b is displayed. The fluctuation is displayed for a predetermined time. Finally, as the symbol stop effect 87, an effect is displayed in which the third decorative symbol 12b is displayed in a state of being stopped with a symbol different from the other two decorative symbols 12a and 12c. It is notified that the game determination result is a loss.

  The effect pattern c in FIG. 19C is an effect pattern including a symbol variation effect 81, a reach effect 82, an operation effect 83, and a symbol stop effect 87. The operation effect 83 is an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button 6. For example, the operation effect 83 is an effect that displays an image prompting the button operation on the image display 12 for a predetermined time. When an effect based on the effect pattern c is performed, the gaming machine 1 performs a normal reach effect 82 for a predetermined time after performing the symbol variation effect 81 for a predetermined time, and then performs an operation effect 83 for a predetermined time. When it is detected that the player has operated the operation button 6 while the operation effect 83 for a predetermined time is being performed, the third decorative symbol 12b is different from the other two decorative symbols 12a and 12c. Displayed as a lost pattern. Thereafter, as the symbol stop effect 87, an effect is displayed in which the lost symbol of the third decorative symbol 12b is stopped, and the player is notified that the result of the special game determination is a loss. . Therefore, the effects based on each of the effect patterns a, b, and c do not give any special expectation to the player.

  The effect pattern d in FIG. 19D is an effect pattern including a symbol variation effect 81, a reach effect 82, an operation effect 83, a first development effect 84, and a symbol stop effect 87. The first development effect 84 is, for example, an effect in a reach state that is further developed from the normal reach effect 82, and is an effect that has a higher expectation level than the normal reach effect 82. In such a first development effect 84, the screen configuration of the image display device 12 is changed to a screen configuration different from the normal reach production 82, and for example, a specific character or the like appears and achieves the first target action. An animated movie or the like is displayed. When an effect based on this effect pattern d is performed, the gaming machine 1 performs a normal reach effect 82 for a predetermined time after performing the symbol variation effect 81 for a predetermined time, and then performs an operation effect 83 for a predetermined time. When it is detected that the player has operated the operation button 6 while the operation effect 83 for a predetermined time is being performed, an effect in which the reach effect 82 is shifted to the first development effect 84 is performed, and a predetermined timing is reached. Thus, the first development effect 84 is started. Also, when the operation button 6 is not operated while the operation effect 83 is being performed, the first development effect 84 is started at a predetermined timing. After the first development effect 84 is performed for a predetermined time, the third decoration symbol 12b is finally displayed as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol as a symbol stop effect 87, and is displayed to the player. It is notified that the result of the special game determination is a big hit or a loss. In the effect pattern d, the animation movie displayed as the first development effect 84 is different depending on whether the game is a big hit or lost, and for example, a specific character achieves the action that is the first purpose. In the case of a moving image, the game is a big hit.

  The effect pattern e in FIG. 19 (e) is an effect pattern including a symbol variation effect 81, a reach effect 82, an operation effect 83, a first development effect 84, a second development effect 85, and a symbol stop effect 87. The second development effect 85 is, for example, an effect in a reach state that is further developed from the normal reach effect 82 or the first development effect 84, and has a higher expectation level than the first development effect 84. It is a production that increases. In such a second development effect 85, the screen configuration of the image display device 12 changes to a screen configuration different from the normal reach production 82 and the first development effect 84, and for example, a specific character appears and the second purpose. Animated videos that are intended to achieve the following actions are displayed. When an effect based on this effect pattern e is performed, the gaming machine 1 performs a normal reach effect 82 for a predetermined time after performing the symbol variation effect 81 for a predetermined time, and then performs an operation effect 83 for a predetermined time. When it is detected that the player has operated the operation button 6 while the operation effect 83 for a predetermined time is being performed, an effect in which the reach effect 82 is shifted to the first development effect 84 is performed, and a predetermined timing is reached. Thus, the first development effect 84 is started. Also, when the operation button 6 is not operated while the operation effect 83 is being performed, the first development effect 84 is started at a predetermined timing. In the first development effect 84, for example, after a moving image that ends without being able to achieve the intended action of a specific character or the like, the second development effect 85 is started at a predetermined timing. Then, after the second development effect 85 has been performed for a predetermined time, the third decoration symbol 12b is finally displayed as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol as a symbol stop effect 87, and is displayed to the player. It is notified that the result of the special game determination is a big hit or a loss. Also in this effect pattern e, the animation movie displayed as the second development effect 85 differs depending on whether the game is a big hit or lost, and for example, an action for which a specific character has the second purpose is performed. In the case of a moving image that can be achieved, it is a big hit, and in the case of a moving image that cannot achieve the second objective action, it is lost.

  The effect pattern f of FIG. 19F includes an effect including a symbol variation effect 81, a reach effect 82, an operation effect 83, a first development effect 84, a second development effect 85, a third development effect 86, and a symbol stop effect 87. It is a pattern. The third development effect 86 is, for example, an effect in a reach state that is performed in a further developmental manner from the normal reach effect 82, the first development effect 84, or the second development effect 85, and is further more than the second development effect 85. This is an effect that increases the degree of expectation that will be a big hit. In such a third development effect 86, the screen configuration of the image display 12 is changed to a screen configuration different from the normal reach production 82, the first development effect 84, and the second development effect 85, for example, a specific character appears. Then, a moving image or the like based on a live-action video that achieves the third target action is displayed. When an effect based on the effect pattern f is performed, the gaming machine 1 performs a normal reach effect 82 for a predetermined time after performing the symbol variation effect 81 for a predetermined time, and then performs an operation effect 83 for a predetermined time. When it is detected that the player has operated the operation button 6 while the operation effect 83 for a predetermined time is being performed, an effect in which the reach effect 82 is shifted to the first development effect 84 is performed, and a predetermined timing is reached. Thus, the first development effect 84 is started. Also, when the operation button 6 is not operated while the operation effect 83 is being performed, the first development effect 84 is started at a predetermined timing. In the first development effect 84, for example, after a moving image that ends without being able to achieve the intended action of a specific character or the like, the second development effect 85 is started at a predetermined timing. Also in the second development effect 85, for example, after a moving image that ends without being able to achieve the intended action of a specific character or the like, the third development effect 86 is started at a predetermined timing. After the third development effect 86 is performed for a predetermined time, the third decoration symbol 12b is finally displayed as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol as a symbol stop effect 87, and is displayed to the player. It is notified that the result of the special game determination is a big hit or a loss. Also in the effect pattern f, the moving image based on the live-action image displayed as the third development effect 86 is different depending on whether it is a big hit or lost, for example, a specific character is the third purpose. In the case of a moving image that can achieve an action, it is a big hit, and in the case of a moving image that cannot achieve the action that is the third purpose, it is lost.

  Among the effect patterns a to f as described above, there are three patterns of the effect patterns d, e, and f, and the other effect patterns that the variation effect of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c may be a big hit. All of a, b, and c are lost. By the way, as described above, when the special game determination result is a big hit, the special symbol variation time tends to be long, and when the special game determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is short. There is a tendency. Therefore, for example, in the case where the suggestion game effect is performed based on the effect pattern f with a change time of 80 seconds by the change start command, there is a relatively high possibility of being a big hit, for example, a big win at a rate of about 50%. Further, for example, in the case where the suggestion game effect based on the effect pattern e with a change time of 60 seconds is performed by the change start command, the possibility of a big hit is about 20%, and the suggestion game effect based on the effect pattern d with a change time of 45 seconds is In the case where it is done, the chance of a big hit is around 5%. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the variation effect of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is started, the variation effect shifts from the reach effect 82 to the operation effect 83, and the operation effect 83 is further changed. After that, each production pattern 70 is set so that the degree of expectation as a jackpot gradually increases as the transition to the first development production 84, the second development production 85, and the third development production 86 proceeds progressively. . Therefore, when the variation effect of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is started in the gaming machine 1, the player enters a reach state and shifts to the operation effect 83, and further passes through the operation effect 83. It is expected that an effect of progressively shifting to the first development effect 84, the second development effect 85, and the third development effect 86 will be performed.

  A normal symbol variation effect 81 included in each effect pattern a to f shown in FIG. 19 is a normal suggestion game effect performed by the normal effect control unit 72a of the suggestion effect control unit 72. On the other hand, the reach effect 82, the operation effect 83, the first development effect 84, the second development effect 85, the third development effect 86, and the symbol stop effect 87 are performed by the specific section effect control unit 72b of the suggestion effect control unit 72. It is a specific suggestive game production. Therefore, when an effect based on one effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination unit 71 is performed on the effect control board 33, the normal effect control unit 72a and the specific section effect control unit 72b function in order in the suggestion effect control unit 72. A series of suggested game effects from the symbol variation effect 81 to the symbol stop effect 87 are performed. Here, the reach effect 82, the operation effect 83, the first development effect 84, the second development effect 85, and the third development effect 86 included in the specific suggestion game effect are larger than the normal suggestion game effect for the player. This is an effect that increases the degree of expectation, and an effect that increases the degree of expectation and attention of the player. The symbol stop effect 87 included in the specific suggestion game effect is an effect that displays the result of the special game determination at the end of the suggestion game effect, and is therefore an effect that the player pays attention to. Therefore, the specific suggestion game effect is an effect in which the degree of attention of the player is higher than the normal suggestion game effect.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the suggestion game effect performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72. FIG. 20 illustrates a case where a variation effect corresponding to the effect pattern a is performed. When the production pattern a is determined by the production pattern determination unit 71, the suggestion production control unit 72 first activates the normal production control unit 72a to start the symbol variation production 81. In this symbol variation effect 81, as shown in FIG. 20A, a variation display in which all three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c vary in the vertical direction on the image display 12 is performed for a predetermined time. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first decorative pattern 12a stops as shown in FIG. 20 (b), and subsequently, the second decorative design 12c becomes the first decorative pattern 12c as shown in FIG. 20 (c). It stops at a design different from the decorative design 12a and does not reach a reach state. Thereafter, the suggestion effect control unit 72 activates the specific section effect control unit 72b, and displays three decorative symbols 12b as arbitrary symbols as the symbol stop effect 87 as shown in FIG. An effect of fine movement is performed for a predetermined time in a state where the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are not aligned (losing symbol mode). Then, when receiving the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30, the specific section effect control unit 72b completely stops the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in a lost symbol pattern as shown in FIG. The player is informed that the result of the special game determination is a loss. This completes the suggestion game effect based on the effect pattern a.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an aspect of the suggested game effect different from FIG. FIG. 21 illustrates a case where a variation effect corresponding to the effect pattern f is performed. When the effect pattern determining unit 71 determines the effect pattern f, the suggestion effect control unit 72 first activates the normal effect control unit 72a to start the symbol variation effect 81. In this symbol variation effect 81, as shown in FIG. 20A, a variation display in which the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c vary in the vertical direction on the image display 12 is performed for a predetermined time. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the suggestion effect control unit 72 then activates the specific section effect control unit 72b to sequentially stop the two decorative symbols 12a and 12c with the same symbol as shown in FIG. 20 (b). Thus, an effect of reaching a reach state is performed, and a normal reach effect 82 in which only the central decorative pattern 12b changes is performed for a predetermined time. When a predetermined time elapses after the transition to the reach effect 82, the specific section effect control unit 72b starts the operation effect 83 as shown in FIG. 20C, and displays an image prompting the button operation on the image display 12. indicate. If the player operates the operation button 6 while the operation effect 83 is being performed, an effect of notifying that the transition to the first development effect 84 will be made is performed. Therefore, when the operation effect 83 is performed in the gaming machine 1, the player operates the operation button 6 in the hope that the effect of notifying the transition to the first development effect 84 will be performed. Thereafter, at a predetermined timing, as shown in FIG. 20 (d), the first development effect 84 having a higher expectation that is a big hit than the normal reach effect 82 is started. Video production is performed. After that, when a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 20 (e), the second development effect 85 having a higher expectation than the first development effect 84 is started, and the image display 12 displays the second animation. 2 animation production is performed. When a predetermined time further elapses, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), a third development effect 86 having a higher expectation level than the second development effect 85 is started, and the image display 12 displays a live-action image. A third moving image effect is performed. When the third moving image effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 20G, as the symbol stop effect 87, an effect that slightly moves in a state where the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are aligned (or not aligned). After a predetermined time, the three decorative symbols 12, 12b, 12c are stopped based on a change stop command from the main control board 30 as shown in FIG. This completes the suggestion game effect based on the effect pattern f.

  Next, the operation when the effect control board 33 receives game data associated with winning from the main control board 30 to the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 14 will be described. When the effect control board 33 receives game data from the main control board 30, the prior determination unit 75 functions in the CPU 33a. When the game data acquired by the main control board 30 as a result of winning a prize at the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 is stored as a hold, the prior determination unit 75 stores the game data corresponding to the hold as a jackpot game ( It is determined in advance whether or not a special game is to be generated. In other words, the pre-determination unit 75 pre-determines and determines the game data corresponding to the hold before the hold is digested in the main control board 30 and the special game determination based on the hold is performed.

  When the pre-determination unit 75 acquires the game data transmitted from the main control board 30, the pre-determination unit 75 reads the determination table 61 stored in the ROM 33b, and the jackpot random number included in the game data based on the current game state wins the jackpot. It is determined whether or not the value is indicated. Based on the determination result, the predetermination unit 75 determines whether or not to perform a predetermination effect that suggests in advance to the player that the game data stored as the hold may be a big hit. For example, when the jackpot random number included in the game data is a value indicating a jackpot, the prior determination unit 75 performs a preliminary determination effect with a relatively high probability (for example, about 50%) by performing random number lottery corresponding to the jackpot. Decide what to do. If the jackpot random number included in the game data is not a value indicating jackpot, the prior determination unit 75 reads the variation pattern table 62 stored in the ROM 33b and determines the variation time based on the game data. And the prior determination part 75 determines performing a prior determination effect with a comparatively high probability, so that variation time becomes long by performing random number lottery according to variation time.

  The pre-decision effect includes a stop effect for stopping the progress of the suggestion game effect performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72 and causing the effect to be frozen, and a suggestion game effect performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72 as a normal effect. A first specific effect (specific suggestion game effect) that causes the effect to be changed to an effect mode different from the mode (for example, an effect mode in which the background image on the image display 12 becomes a special background image different from normal), and a priori Based on the game data prior to the determined game data, when the suggestion game control by the suggestion effect control unit 72 is performed, a specific suggestion effect is performed and the next suggested game effect is performed. A second specific effect that causes the effect to be changed corresponding to the specific suggestion effect performed in advance is included. Here, the first specific effect is an effect performed after, for example, a stop effect is performed. However, the first specific effect is not always performed after the stop effect. In addition, the second specific effect is an effect that is performed as a prior determination effect in place of the stop effect when the stop effect is not performed.

  When the pre-determination unit 75 receives game data associated with winning from the main control board 30 to the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, first, based on the pre-determination result based on the game data, Decide whether or not to perform stop production. When it is determined that the stop effect is to be performed, the prior determination unit 75 determines whether only the stop effect is to be performed, or whether the first specific effect is to be further performed after the stop effect is performed. When only the stop effect is performed, the prior determination unit 75 causes the stop effect control unit 76 to function after performing the prior determination. In this case, the stop effect control unit 76 starts executing the stop effect at the timing when the prior determination unit 75 determines to perform the stop effect. Moreover, when performing a prior suggestion effect after performing a stop effect, the prior determination part 75 makes the stop effect control part 76 and the 1st specific effect control part 78 function sequentially after making a prior determination. In this case, the stop effect control unit 76 starts the execution of the stop effect at the timing at which the stop determination effect is determined by the prior determination unit 75, and then the first specific effect control unit changes the effect mode of the suggested game effect. Execution of the suggested game effect (first specific effect) changed to an effect mode different from normal is started.

  However, the stop effect control unit 76 includes a stop effect control unit 77 as shown in FIG. 3, and the stop effect control unit 77 does not perform the stop effect by the stop effect control unit 76 under a predetermined condition. regulate. Therefore, even when it is determined by the prior determination unit 75 to perform the stop effect, the stop effect is not performed when the stop effect restriction unit 77 restricts the execution of the stop effect. That is, even if the prior determination unit 75 decides to perform the stop effect based on the prior determination result based on the game data acquired from the main control board 30, the stop effect may not be performed in the gaming machine 1. Therefore, for example, when the prior determination unit 75 determines to perform only the stop effect, such a stop effect is not performed. In addition, when it is determined by the prior determination unit 75 to perform the first specific effect after performing the stop effect, only the first specific effect is performed at a predetermined timing thereafter without performing the stop effect. There is also.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to perform the stop effect, the prior determination unit 75 determines whether to perform the second specific effect as the prior determination effect based on the prior determination result. As a result, when the second specific effect is performed, the prior determination unit 75 causes the second specific effect control unit 79 to function after performing the prior determination. In this case, the second specific effect control unit 79 specifies the suggested game effect performed at the timing when the prior determination unit 75 determines to perform the second specific effect, or the suggested game effect to be performed next. And performing a second specific effect that changes the effect mode in the suggestion game effect performed after the specific suggestion effect is performed in response to the specific suggestion effect performed previously. .

  If it is determined as a result of prior determination that neither the stop effect nor the second specific effect is performed, the stop effect control unit 76, the first specific effect control unit 78, and the second specific effect control unit 79 are Neither will work. In this case, the suggestion game effect in the normal effect mode proceeds in the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, when it is determined that the stop effect is to be performed as the pre-determination effect, the prior determination unit 75 sets a period for continuing the stop effect. At this time, the setting method of the period during which the stop effect is continued may be switched between the case where only the stop effect is performed as the prior determination effect and the case where the first specific effect is further performed after the stop effect is performed.

  For example, when the first specific effect is further performed after the stop effect is performed, the prior determination unit 75 sets the duration of the stop effect so that the stop effect is continued until the currently suggested suggestion game effect ends. . Therefore, in this case, a stop effect in which the suggested game effect currently in progress suddenly stops and becomes frozen at the timing when the prior determination is performed is performed until the change time of the suggested game effect elapses. continue. Then, at the start of the next suggestion game effect, the first specific effect control unit 78 performs an suggestion game effect of an effect mode different from normal.

  Further, for example, when the first specific effect is further performed after the stop effect is performed, the prior determination unit 75 ends the stop effect at an arbitrary timing until the currently suggested suggestion game effect ends. The duration of the stop effect may be set. In this case, for example, at the timing when the prior determination is performed, a stop effect that suddenly stops the suggested game effect currently in progress and enters a freeze state is performed instantaneously, and then the first specified in the suggestion game effect that is currently in progress The suggestion game effect of the effect mode different from the normal by the effect control unit 78 is performed.

  Furthermore, in the case where the first specific effect is further performed after the stop effect is performed, the prior determination unit 75 performs the stop effect until the timing at which the change display of the special symbol based on the hold that triggered the prior determination effect is started. You may set the duration of a stop production so that it may continue. For example, when the stop effect is performed by storing the fourth hold, the currently suggested suggestion game effect suddenly stops and becomes a freeze state, and the freeze state is the first, second and third. Continue while the eye holds are being digested sequentially. When the suggestion game effect based on the third hold ends in a frozen state and then the suggestion game effect based on the fourth hold starts, the freeze effect is canceled, and the first specific effect control unit According to 78, the suggested game effect may be started in a mode different from the normal mode. In this case, when the change display of the special symbol based on the hold that triggered the advance determination effect is started, the suggestion game effect of the effect mode different from the normal is started, so that the player becomes a big hit of the change I have a sense of expectation that it may be. In this case, the stop effect may continue over a plurality of suggested game effects.

  When it is determined that only the stop effect is to be performed, the predetermining unit 75 starts the change display of the special symbol based on the hold that triggered the predetermination effect, or the special symbol based on the hold. Stop effect so that the stop effect is continued until an arbitrary timing according to whether or not the game data corresponding to the hold is a big hit in the period from the start of the variable display to the predetermined timing. Set the duration of. For example, if the reserved game data that has been determined in advance is a big hit, and the fluctuation time of the hold is 80 seconds and the suggested game effect based on the performance pattern f is performed, the prior determination unit 75 Is a relatively high frequency, after the special symbol variation display based on the suspension is started, until the timing when the effect (for example, the third development effect 86) with a high expectation level that becomes a big hit as the suggested game effect is started. The duration of the stop effect is set so as to continue the stop effect. In this case, the stop effect that is started at the timing when the prior determination is performed may continue over a plurality of suggested game effects. However, even if the reserved game data that has been determined in advance is a big hit, and the suggested game effect based on the effect pattern f is performed at the time of the reservation, the prior determination unit 75 The duration of the stop effect may be set so that the stop effect is ended before the timing at which the third development effect 86 performed by the suspension is completed. The duration of such a stop effect is determined by, for example, random lottery as will be described later, but when the hold is a big hit, the duration of the stop effect is set to be as long as possible. A random number lottery is performed based on a table or the like. That is, the prior determination unit 75 sets the duration of the stop effect to be as long as possible when the reserved game data for which the preliminary determination has been made is a big hit.

  Further, for example, when the reserved game data for which the preliminary determination has been made is a loss, the preliminary determination unit 75 has a relatively early timing before the variable symbol display based on the reservation is started at a relatively high frequency. The duration of the stop effect is set so that the stop effect continues. In this case, even if the suggestion game effect currently in progress suddenly stops at the timing when the pre-determination is performed and a stop effect that is in a freeze state is performed, the stop effect is a variation time of the suggestion game effect. May end inside. However, even if the reserved game data for which the preliminary determination has been made is a loss, for example, the fluctuation time of the hold is 80 seconds, and a game suggestion of a loss based on the effect pattern f is performed. In other words, the prior determination unit 75 may set the duration of the stop effect so as to continue the stop effect until the timing at which the third development effect 86 is started. However, the frequency is lower than when the hold is a jackpot. In other words, the pre-determination unit 75 sets the duration of the stop effect to be as short as possible when the pending game data for which the pre-determination has been made is lost, and the frequency is higher than when the game data is a big hit. Set so that the stop effect ends early.

  As described above, when only the stop effect is performed as the effect based on the pre-determination result, the duration of the stop effect set by the pre-determination unit 75 is more stopped than when it is lost when the pre-determination hold is a big hit. There is a high probability that the duration of the production will be long, and conversely, the probability that the duration of the stop production will be shorter than when the big hit is lost when the hold that triggered the advance determination is lost. Therefore, when only the stop effect is performed as the effect based on the prior determination result, the player expects the stop effect to continue for a long time.

  However, the duration of the stop effect is not limited to that described above. For example, even if the hold that triggered the advance determination is a loss, the stop effect is continued until at least the time when the special symbol variable display based on the hold that triggered the advance decision effect is started. Anyway. In this case, since the stop effect continues until the timing at which the change display of the special symbol based on the hold is started even if the hold that triggers the prior determination is a loss, the stop effect becomes a multiple suggestion game effect. It may continue across.

  The stop effect control unit 76 operates when the predetermination unit 75 determines to perform the stop effect as the predetermination effect, and stops the suggestion game effect 72 by the suggestion effect control unit 72 for a predetermined period. Execute stop effect. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop effect performed by the stop effect control unit 76. First, in the example shown in FIG. 22A, three decorative symbols are displayed in a state in which a hold display indicating that the hold is stored in the two hold display portions 24a and 24b of the first hold display portion 24 is performed. 12a, 12b, and 12c perform the symbol variation effect 81. In this state, when the game ball wins at the first start opening 13 and the third hold is stored, as shown in FIG. 22B, the third hold display of the first hold display unit 24 is performed. The unit 24c changes from the unlit state to the lit state, and a hold display indicating that the third hold is stored is performed. At this time, the preliminary determination unit 75 performs preliminary determination based on the game data stored as the third hold. When it is determined by the prior determination that the preliminary determination effect is performed, the third hold display displayed on the hold display unit 24c is a display different from the normal hold display as shown in FIG. Changes to the mode hold display. Note that the change in the display mode of the hold display is, for example, when the pre-determination unit 75 determines to perform a pre-decision effect such as a stop effect, for example, the display of the hold display different from the normal display on the image display 12. This is done by instructing to change the mode.

  In addition, the stop effect control unit 76 operates in response to the determination by the prior determination unit 75 that the stop effect is performed, and stops the progress of the symbol variation effect 81 performed as the suggestion game effect at that timing. That is, the stop effect control unit 76 stops the vertical fluctuation of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c and updates the display state on the image display 12 as shown in FIG. The stop effect 88 which continues the freeze state fixed by the fixed display state is performed. Since the stop effect 88 is performed on almost the entire image display 12, the impact given to the player is stronger than the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display unit 24c to a display mode different from the normal display mode. In particular, when the suggestion game effect is started on the image display 12, the player pays attention to the suggestion game effect. Therefore, when the stop effect 88 is performed based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination unit 75, It is easy to notice that a hold that may be a big hit is stored by the stop effect 88. Therefore, such a stop effect 88 is an effect that can increase the player's expectation at once, rather than an effect that changes the display mode of the hold display. The stop effect 88 performed by the stop effect control unit 76 not only stops the progress of the suggested game effect on the image display 12, but also stops the progress of the suggested game effect performed on the entire gaming machine 1. For example, when the stop lamp 88 is started while the frame lamp 7 is repeatedly turned on and off with a predetermined light emission pattern, the lighting state or the off state of the frame lamp 7 is maintained as it is. Note that the brightness of the image display 12 and the brightness of the frame lamp 7 may be lowered with the start of the execution of the stop effect 88. When such a stop effect 88 is started, it is as if the progress of the suggested game effect that has been performed in the entire gaming machine 1 is stopped, and the player can be surprised.

  However, even when the stop effect 88 by the stop effect control unit 76 is performed, the suggestion effect control unit 72 advances the suggestion game effect in the background. Therefore, when the stop effect 88 is performed, the stop effect control unit 76 changes the size smaller than usual in a part of the screen corner of the image display 12 in the frozen state as shown in FIG. The display area 88a is displayed, and the symbol variation based on the suggested game effect progressing in the background in the variation display region 88a is displayed in a small symbol form.

  Such a stop effect control unit 76 has a function as a canceling means for canceling the stop effect in order to end the stop effect after the duration set by the prior determination unit 75 has elapsed. When this release means functions in the stop effect control unit 76, the stop effect 88 in the frozen state with the suggested game effect stopped is completed. Thereby, the suggestion game effect performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72 returns from the effect progressing in the background to the effect performed in the foreground.

  Moreover, the stop effect control part 76 is provided with the stop effect control part 77 as mentioned above. The stop effect restricting unit 77 restricts the execution of the stop effect under a predetermined condition when the prior determination unit 75 determines to perform the stop effect as described above. For example, when the stop effect restricting unit 77 performs an effect corresponding to a specific effect section of the suggested game effect by the suggestion effect control unit 72 at a timing when the prior determination unit 75 determines to perform the stop effect, The stop effect control unit 76 restricts the stop effect from being performed. Here, the specific performance section is a section including the specific suggested game effect shown in FIG. 19 and a predetermined time before and after the specific suggested game effect. For example, when any one of the reach effect 82, the operation effect 83, the first development effect 84, the second development effect 85, the third development effect 86, and the symbol stop effect 87 is performed in the gaming machine 1, When it is determined that the stop effect is to be performed based on the determination result, the stop effect restricting unit 77 is activated, and the stop effect control unit 76 restricts the stop effect 88 from being performed. Thereby, when the specific suggestion game effect is performed by the specific section effect control unit 72b in the suggestion effect control unit 72, the game ball wins the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, and the prior determination unit Even if it is determined that the stop effect 88 is to be performed as a result of the preliminary determination by 75, the stop effect 88 is not performed, and the specific suggested game effect that is currently in progress is continuously performed. Therefore, when the specific suggestion game effect that the player is paying attention to is being performed, the player can visually recognize the result of the specific suggestion game effect.

  In particular, the stop effect restricting unit 77 does not perform the stop effect 88 when the suggestion effect control unit 72 performs the symbol stop effect 87 in the suggestion game effect and the effect for a predetermined time before and after that. The symbol stop effect 87 is an effect for notifying the player whether the result of the special game determination performed on the main control board 30 is a big hit or a loss, and the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c This is an effect of displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination by gradually decreasing the fluctuation speed. Therefore, even if the stop effect 88 is performed immediately before or after the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped, for the player, the progress of the normal suggestion game effect is stopped and the freeze state is established. It is difficult to grasp the situation, and there is a possibility that the production lacks impact. Therefore, the stop effect 88 has an impact on the player by restricting the stop effect 88 so as not to be performed at a timing before a predetermined time before the symbol stop effect 87 is performed. It is trying to become.

  If the next hold is stored after the suggestion effect control unit 72 performs the symbol stop effect 87, the next suggestion game effect is started after a predetermined time of 0.5 seconds, for example, and the symbol variation effect 81 Begins. Then, the stop effect restriction unit 77 restricts the stop effect 88 from not being performed when a predetermined time has not elapsed after the symbol stop effect 87 has been performed. Therefore, it is possible to restrict the stop effect 88 from being performed when the initial stage effect of the symbol variation effect 81 is being performed at the start of the next suggestion game effect. As a result, the player can be made aware that the next suggested game effect has started.

  Moreover, the stop production | presentation control part 77 will be in the game data ahead of the game data (holding) in which the determination by the special game determination part 53 is performed ahead of the game data by which the prior determination was performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is game data for which a specific effect pattern (specific variation pattern) is selected by the effect pattern determination unit 71, and the game data for which the specific effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern determination unit 71 When present, the stop effect control unit 76 restricts the stop effect from being performed. Here, the specific effect pattern is an effect pattern whose variation time is a predetermined time or longer, for example, an effect pattern corresponding to a variation time exceeding 13 seconds. In the example of FIG. 19, the production patterns b to f are production patterns corresponding to fluctuation times exceeding 13 seconds, and correspond to specific production patterns. Moreover, since all of these effect patterns b to f include the reach effect 82 in which the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are in the reach state, it can be said that the specific effect pattern is an effect including the reach effect 82. . In other words, the effect patterns b to f are different from the normal lose effect such as the effect pattern a in which the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are not in the reach state. It is a production that excludes. When there is a hold in which the special game determination is made prior to the game data for which the stop effect 88 is determined to be performed, the stop effect restricting unit 77 holds the specific effect pattern selected in the hold. If there is, the stop production 88 is restricted from being performed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the stop effect 88 from continuing for a long time, and it is possible to prevent the reach effect 82 with a high degree of player attention from being stopped by the stop effect 88.

  Next, when it is determined that the first specific effect is further performed after the pre-determination unit 75 performs the stop effect, the first specific effect control unit 78 receives the stop effect 88 by the stop effect control unit 76 described above. Operates after being done. However, when the stop effect 88 is restricted from being executed by the stop effect restricting unit 77, the stop effect is activated after the duration of the stop effect preset by the prior determination unit 75 has elapsed. And the 1st specific production | generation control part 78 performs the 1st specific production | generation which changed the suggestion game production performed by the suggestion production | generation control part 72 into the production | generation aspect different from normal.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first specific effect performed by the first specific effect control unit 78. FIG. 23A shows a state where the stop effect 88 is performed at the timing when the hold corresponding to the third hold display unit 24c of the first hold display unit 24 is stored. When the suggestion game effect in the background is finished in a state where the stop effect 88 is being performed, and the effect of the small symbol aspect in the small size change display area 88a is displayed as a loss symbol, an interval time of 0.5 seconds After the elapse, the next hold (hold corresponding to the hold display unit 24a) is digested, and the main control board 30 starts the special game determination based on the next hold and the special symbol variation display. At this time, when the stop effect 88 ends, the first specific effect control unit 78 operates at the start of the next special symbol change. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), for example, the background of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is changed to a special background or the like different from the normal background by the first specific effect control unit 78. A first specific effect 89 different from the suggested game effect is performed. And the 1st specific production | generation 89 continues until the suggestion game production based on the holding | holding (holding of the holding | maintenance display part 24b in FIG.22 (b)) used as the opportunity which performs a prior determination effect is complete | finished, for example. Such a first specific effect 89 is similar to the stop effect 88 described above, to the player before the hold is digested that the hold that triggered the advance determination effect may win. This is one of the effects of informing in advance.

  Next, FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 show the first specific effect 89 at the start of the suggestion game effect based on the hold, which is the trigger for performing the pre-determination effect, with the stop effect 88 continuing over a period in which a plurality of holds are consumed. It is a figure which shows an example when is started. FIG. 24A shows a state in which the stop effect 88 is performed based on the prior determination result made at the timing when the hold corresponding to the third hold display unit 24c of the first hold display unit 24 is stored. Show. When the stop effect 88 is started in the gaming machine 1, the image display 12 performs a small symbol variation symbol variation effect in the small size variation display area 88a. As shown in FIG. 24A, when the suggestion game effect that progresses in the background in the state in which the stop effect 88 is being performed is finished, and the losing symbol is displayed in the small size change display area 88a, The hold (hold corresponding to the hold display unit 24a) is consumed, and the hold display of the first hold display unit 24 is shifted to the left one by one. Then, the suggestion game effect based on the next hold is started. If the stop effect 88 continues at this time, as shown in FIG. 24B, the next suggested game effect based on the hold will proceed in the background, and the next symbol corresponding to the suggested game effect will be displayed. The variable display is performed in the small size variable display area 88a. In this case, the display state at the time when the stop effect 88 is started is continued in the display area other than the small-size variable display area 88a in the image display 12. In such a state, the on-hold digestion proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the suggestion game effect in the background based on the hold immediately before the hold that triggered the advance determination effect is completed. When the losing symbol is displayed in the small size variation display area 88a, the hold (the hold corresponding to the hold display portion 24a in FIG. 25A) that triggers the prior determination effect is digested. And as shown in FIG.25 (b), the suggestion game effect based on the holding | maintenance used as the opportunity which performs a prior determination effect is started. At this time, the stop effect 88 is canceled, and the suggestion game effect performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72 is displayed in full screen on the foreground of the image display 12. At this time, the 1st specific production | generation control part 78 act | operates and it controls so that the 1st specific production | generation 89 which changed the suggestion game production performed in the suggestion production | generation control part 72 into the aspect different from a normal production aspect is performed. . As a result, as shown in FIG. 25B, the suggestion game effect based on the hold that triggered the stop effect 88 is, for example, the first in a form in which the background image is replaced with an image different from the normal background image. A specific performance is performed. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation that the suggestion game effect performed as the first specific effect may be a big hit.

  Moreover, FIG. 26 is a figure which shows an example in case only the stop effect 88 is performed as a prior determination effect. In the state in which the stop effect 88 is being performed, the suggestion game effect in the background based on the hold immediately before the hold that triggered the advance determination effect is finished, and the losing pattern is displayed in the small size variable display area 88a. When is displayed, the hold that triggered the next pre-decision effect is digested. If the stop effect 88 further continues at this time, the display state of the image display 12 will be in a state as shown in FIG. In other words, the symbol variation effect based on the hold that triggered the advance determination effect is performed in the small symbol mode in the small size variation display area 88a. That is, the suggestion game effect based on the hold, which has been a trigger for the prior determination effect, proceeds in the background as shown in FIG. Then, in the suggestion game effect based on the hold proceeding in the background, for example, when the specific effect such as the third development effect 86 is performed, the stop effect 88 is canceled as shown in FIG. The suggestion game effect performed by the effect control unit 72 is displayed in full screen on the foreground of the image display 12. In such an effect, the third development effect 86 in which the degree of expectation that is a big hit for the player is higher than usual is suddenly displayed on the image display 12, so that the player can be notified even when the stop effect 88 is released. It will be possible to give an impact. 26 illustrates the case where the stop effect 88 is canceled when the third development effect 86 is performed, but the timing for returning from the stop effect 88 to the suggested game effect of the normal effect mode is limited to this. is not.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart when the first specific effect 89 is performed after the stop effect 88 as the effect based on the prior determination result. First, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), for example, at each of timings T1, T2, and T3, a game ball wins the first start port 13 in order, and a preliminary determination is made at the time of winning at the third timing T3. It is assumed that it is determined to perform both the stop effect 88 and the first specific effect 89 as the determination effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27B, since the suggested game effects are sequentially performed according to the winning order, the first suggested game effect is first started at the timing T1. This first suggestion game effect is an effect performed until timing T4, and winning at the first start port 13 is continuously detected at timings T2 and T3 until the end timing T4. .

  In the example of FIG. 27B, when the stop effect 88 is activated at the timing T3 when the third game ball is won, the stop effect 88 continues until the timing T4 when the first suggestion game effect ends. Yes. Therefore, with the start of the second suggestion game effect based on the second prize at the timing T4, the first specific effect 89 is activated, and the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are produced in an effect mode different from normal. An effect that fluctuates The first specific effect 89 continues, for example, until the third suggestion game effect based on the third prize that triggered the stop effect 88 and the first specific effect 89 ends (timing T6). Such a first specific effect 89 may be performed across a plurality of suggested game effects.

  In the example of FIG. 27C, when the stop effect 88 is activated at the timing T3 when the third game ball is won, the stop effect 88 is shorter than the time until the first suggestion game effect ends. For example, the process ends at timing Tx while the first suggestion game effect is being performed. That is, in this case, the prior determination unit 75 sets the timing Tx at which the stop effect 88 ends before the timing T4 at which the first suggestion game effect ends. As the stop effect 88 ends at the timing Tx, the first specific effect 89 is activated, and the subsequent first suggestion game effect is performed in an effect mode different from normal. The first specific effect 89 continues, for example, until the third suggestion game effect based on the third prize that triggered the stop effect 88 and the first specific effect 89 ends (timing T6). Therefore, also in this case, the first specific effect 89 may be performed over a plurality of suggested game effects. In this case, the time from when the stop effect 88 is activated to when it is finished may be as short as about 1 or 2 seconds, for example.

  In the example of FIG. 27D, when the stop effect 88 is activated at the timing T3 when the third game ball is won, the stop effect 88 continues even after the first suggestion game effect ends, for example, the stop effect 88 The process continues until the timing T5 at which the third suggestion game effect based on the third prize that triggers the effect 88 and the first specific effect 89 is started. As the stop effect 88 ends at the timing T5, the first specific effect 89 is activated, and the third suggestion game effect is started in an effect mode different from normal. The first specific effect 89 continues, for example, until the third suggestion game effect based on the third prize that triggered the stop effect 88 and the first specific effect 89 ends (timing T6). That is, in this case, the stop effect 88 may be performed across a plurality of suggested game effects.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a specific effect section in which the stop effect 88 is restricted by the stop effect restricting unit 77. As shown in FIG. 28 (a), the stop effect restricting unit 77 defines the sections Ta to Tb in which a specific suggestion game effect is performed in the suggestion game effect as stop effect restriction sections. For this reason, when it is determined by the prior determination unit 75 that the stop effect 88 is to be performed while the suggestion effect control unit 72 is performing an effect in the stop effect restriction section, the stop effect restriction unit 77 is the stop effect. The control unit 76 restricts the stop effect 88 from being performed.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (b), the stop effect regulation unit 77 includes a predetermined time before and after the symbol stop effect 87 of each suggested game effect when the first to third suggested game effects are continuously performed. The section is set as a stop production restriction section. This stop effect regulation section is a section from a predetermined time before the timing Te at which the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 30 to a predetermined time after the timing Ts at which the next fluctuation start command is received. That is, in the suggested game effect, the interval from the start of the change of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c to the start of the change of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c in the next suggested game effect is stopped. It is a section. Therefore, the stop effect restriction unit 77 can restrict the stop effect 88 from being performed when the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c have not changed much.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a case where a specific effect pattern in which the stop effect 88 is restricted by the stop effect restricting unit 77 is included in the previous suspension. For example, when a suggestion game effect is being performed on the gaming machine 1, if the game ball wins the first start port 13 in the order of timings T11, T12, T13, and T14 as shown in FIG. The game data acquired at each winning timing is stored as a hold. Then, based on the game data stored as the fourth hold, when the pre-determining unit 75 determines to perform the stop effect 88, the stop effect restricting unit 77 is in the first to third hold. It is determined whether or not game data for selecting a specific performance pattern is included. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 29B, when it is determined that a specific effect pattern is selected in the second hold, the stop effect control unit 77 uses the stop effect control unit 76 to stop the effect 88. To prevent it from being done. In this way, the stop effect restricting unit 77 selects a specific effect pattern designated in advance as the stop effect restricting pattern in the hold to be digested before the hold determined to perform the stop effect 88. If at least one piece of game data is included, the stop effect 88 is restricted from being performed. Due to such regulations, for example, the stop effect 88 is not performed even when there is game data that is a big hit in the hold that is digested before the hold determined to perform the stop effect 88. It becomes possible to regulate.

  In addition, the stop production | presentation control part 77 contains at least 1 game data from which the specific production pattern is selected in the hold | maintenance digested before the hold | maintenance decided to perform the stop production | generation 88, When it is determined that the stop effect 88 is not performed, if it is determined that the first specific effect 89 is performed after the stop effect 88, the first specific effect 89 is also controlled so as not to be performed. Also good. For example, when there is game data that is a big hit in the hold that is digested before the hold decided to perform the stop effect 88, the first specific effect 89 can be continuously performed across the jackpot game. However, the stop effect restricting unit 77 restricts the first specific effect 89 together with the stop effect 88, so that the first specific effect 89 can be prevented from being continuously performed with a big hit game interposed therebetween. become.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the case where only the first specific effect is performed by restricting the stop effect 88 by the stop effect restricting unit 77. For example, a game ball is won at the first start port 13 at the timing T1 and the first suggestion game effect is started, and thereafter, the game balls are continuously won at the first start port 13 at the timings T2 and T3. Even if it is decided to perform the stop effect 88 by the preliminary determination accompanying the winning at the timing T3, if the effect corresponding to the specific effect section of the first suggestion game effect is performed at the timing T3, As shown at 30, the stop effect 88 is not executed. Thereafter, the first specific effect control unit 78 operates at a predetermined timing, and the execution of the first specific effect 89 is started. In the example of FIG. 30, the case where the first specific effect 89 is started at the timing T4 when the first suggestion game effect is finished and the second suggestion game effect is started is shown. Therefore, in this case, only the first specific effect 89 is performed without the stop effect 88 being performed. Thus, at the timing T3 when the third game ball is won, the first suggestion game effect is the specific suggestion game effect, the reach effect 82, the operation effect 83, the first development effect 84, the second development effect 85, the third When either the development effect 86 or the symbol stop effect 87 is being executed, even if it is determined that the stop effect 88 is performed at the timing T3 when the third game ball is won, the stop effect 88 is not activated. Therefore, the player can continue to pay attention to the specific suggestion game effect performed in the first suggestion game effect. In this case, the first specific effect 89 is activated at a timing T4 at which the next second suggestion game effect is started after the specific suggestion game effect in the first suggestion game effect ends, and an effect different from the normal effect The effect which fluctuates the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is performed.

  Next, FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart when only the stop effect 88 is performed as the prior determination effect. T1, T2, and T3 shown in FIG. 31 are winning timings for the first start port 13 as described above. FIG. 31 also illustrates a case where it is determined that the stop effect 88 is to be performed based on the prior determination triggered by the winning at the third timing T3.

  FIG. 31A illustrates a case where the duration of the stop effect 88 activated at timing T3 is the shortest. That is, in FIG. 31A, after the stop effect 88 is activated at the timing T3, the stop effect 88 ends after a short time of about 1 or 2 seconds elapses. After the stop effect 88 ends, the first suggestion game effect returns to the foreground. For this reason, when the stop effect 88 shown in FIG. 31A is performed, the display screen of the image display 12 is frozen for a moment, but immediately returns to the normal effect state in which the original suggestion game effect progresses. In this manner, in the case where the stop effect 88 is released immediately, the possibility that the pre-determination hold is a big hit is low.

  FIG. 31B illustrates a case where the stop effect 88 activated at the timing T3 ends at the timing T4 when the first suggestion game effect being performed at that time ends. When the stop effect 88 shown in FIG. 31B is performed, the display screen of the image display device 12 is frozen while the first suggestion game effect is being performed, and the freeze state is the first suggestion game. Continue until the production ends. Then, the stop effect 88 is canceled at a timing T4 when the second suggestion game effect is started, and thereafter, the normal effect state in which the second suggestion game effect proceeds is returned. Also in this case, since the stop effect 88 is released at a relatively early timing T4 before the timing T5 when the third hold that triggers the stop effect 88 is consumed, the hold for which the preliminary determination has been performed is performed. It is unlikely to be a big hit. However, the possibility that the pre-determination hold in this case is a big hit is higher than in the case of FIG.

  FIG. 31C illustrates a case where the stop effect 88 activated at the timing T3 ends at the timing T5 when the second suggestion game effect to be performed next ends. When the stop effect 88 shown in FIG. 31C is performed, the display screen of the image display device 12 is frozen while the first suggestion game effect is being performed, and the freeze state is the second suggestion game. Continue until the end of the production. Then, the stop effect 88 is canceled at the timing T5 when the third suggestion game effect is started, and thereafter, the normal effect state in which the third suggestion game effect proceeds is returned. In this case, since the stop effect 88 continues until the timing T5 when the third hold that triggers the stop effect 88 is digested, the possibility that the hold that has been determined in advance becomes a big hit is shown in FIG. It becomes higher than the two cases a) and (b).

  FIG. 31 (d) continues until a predetermined timing TS after the stop suggestion 88 activated at the timing T <b> 3 starts the third suggestion game effect based on the hold that triggered the stop effect 88. The case where it ends with TS is illustrated. The predetermined timing TS is a timing at which the third development effect 86 performed in the third suggestion game effect is started, for example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the reach effect 82, the operation effect 83, the first development effect 84, or the second development effect 85 is started may be used. When the stop effect 88 shown in FIG. 31 (d) is performed, the display screen of the image display device 12 is frozen while the first suggestion game effect is being performed, and the freeze state is the third suggestion game. It continues even after the start of production. Then, the stop effect 88 is canceled at a predetermined timing TS after the start of the third suggestion game effect, and thereafter, the degree of expectation of jackpot such as the third development effect 86 performed in the third suggestion game effect becomes high. A specific suggestion game effect can be returned to the foreground to allow the player to visually recognize the progress of the effect.

  FIG. 31E shows an operation effect 83, a first development effect 84, a second development effect 85, and a third development effect in which the first suggestion game effect is a specific suggestion game effect at the timing T3 when the stop effect 88 is activated. 86 shows a case where one of the symbol 86 and the symbol stop effect 87 is being executed. In this case, even if it is determined to perform the stop effect 88 at the timing T3 when the third game ball is won, the stop effect restricting unit 77 operates and the stop effect 88 is not activated. Therefore, the player can continue to pay attention to the specific suggestion game effect performed in the first suggestion game effect. In this case, even if the specific suggestion game effect in the first suggestion game effect ends, the stop effect 88 is not activated, and no effect based on the prior determination result is performed.

  Next, a case where the prior determination unit 75 determines to perform the second specific effect as the prior determination effect will be described. In this case, the second specific effect control unit 79 operates, and as described above, the suggestion game effect being performed at the timing when the prior determination unit 75 has decided to perform the second specific effect, or the next In addition to causing a specific suggestion effect (specific suggestion effect) to be performed in the suggested game effect to be performed, the effect mode in the suggestion game effect performed after the specific suggestion effect is performed corresponds to the specific suggestion effect previously performed The second specific effect to be changed is executed. At this time, the effect sound control unit 73 is configured to change the effect sound output from the speaker 8 in the suggestion game effect to be performed thereafter, according to the specific suggestion effect performed by the second specific effect control unit 79. The This will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol row of three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c displayed on the image display 12. As shown in FIG. 32, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are each configured by a symbol row composed of nine symbols with numbers 1 to 9. The designs with numbers are decorated with one of blue, green and red. For example, in the symbol row of each of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c, the symbols with “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are decorated with blue, and “1”, “5”. And the design with "9" is decorated with green. And the designs with “3” and “7” are decorated with red color. Here, the number attached to each symbol is a first decorative pattern (whether or not notification pattern) attached to notify the player whether it is a big hit or a loss corresponding to the result of the special game determination. It is. On the other hand, the color given to each symbol is the second decorative pattern (rendering pattern) attached to perform the second specific effect. In the example of FIG. 32, the numbers and colors assigned to the symbols in the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are the same, but the combination of numbers and colors is a decorative symbol. It may be different for each of 12a, 12b, and 12c.

  When it is determined by the prior determination unit 75 to perform the second specific effect, the second specific effect control unit 79 reads the number of holds at that time, and displays each of the suggested game effects performed according to the number of holds. A specific suggestion effect (specific suggestion effect) is set. This specific suggestion effect, for example, stops the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c in the suggestion game effect that is performed prior to the hold determined to perform the second specific effect, with a losing design that does not reach the reach, This is an effect of notifying the player that the same color of the lost symbols is a kind of chance symbol by stopping the same symbols in the same color. This specific suggestion effect is suggested when a plurality of suggested game effects are performed based on the previous hold until the suggested game effect based on the hold determined to perform the second specific effect is started. It is performed in each game production. In the suggestion game effect performed after stopping at the chance design, the suggestion game production corresponding to the chance design is performed. That is, when the second specific effect control unit 79 causes the suggestion game effect performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72 to perform the specific suggestion effect, the second specific effect control unit 79 specifies the suggestion game effect to be performed next by the suggestion effect control unit 72. It changes to the production according to the production. When the second specific effect control unit 79 causes the specific suggestion effect to be performed, the effect sound output from the speaker 8 in the next suggestion game effect to the effect sound control unit 73 is used as the specific suggestion effect. Instruct to change accordingly. Thereby, when the specific suggestion effect is performed by the second specific effect control unit 79 while the suggestion game effect is performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72, the effect sound control unit 73 performs the following by the suggestion effect control unit 72. The effect sound when the suggestion game effect is performed is changed to the effect sound corresponding to the specific suggestion effect performed immediately before that, and output from the speaker 8.

  The second specific effect control unit 79 can step up the chance symbol step by step in each of the plurality of suggested game effects. For example, if the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped by a combination of blue lose symbols, it becomes a first stage chance symbol, and if they are stopped by a combination of green lose symbols, it becomes a second chance symbol, Stopping with a combination of red lose symbols will result in a third stage chance symbol. And the 2nd specific production | generation control part 79 steps up a chance aim symbol in each of several suggestion game productions by changing the combination of the color of a loss figure in steps. However, even if the suggestion game effect is performed a plurality of times before the suggestion game effect based on the hold determined to perform the second specific effect is started, the chance design is not necessarily stepped up. . Therefore, if the chance symbol is stepped up, it is possible to raise the expectation that will be a big hit for the player.

  33 and 34 are diagrams showing an example of the second specific effect by the second specific effect control unit 79. For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when a display indicating that the fourth hold is stored in the first hold display unit 24 is performed, the prior determination by the prior determination unit 75 is performed as a prior determination effect. When it is decided to perform 2 specific effects, the fourth hold display is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode. At this time, the second specific effect control unit 79, for example, suggests game effects from the first hold to the third hold that are performed prior to the fourth hold determined to perform the second specific effect. A specific suggestion effect is set at. In this case, since the specific suggestion effect is not set in the suggestion game effect already performed when the fourth hold is stored, the suggestion game effect includes three decorations as shown in FIG. The symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped at normal loss symbols other than the chance eye. That is, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped by the combination of the lost symbols that are not aligned in the same color.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), when the first hold is digested and the suggestion game effect based on the first hold is started, three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are displayed on the image display 12. The symbol change effect 81 to be changed is started. At this time, for example, the specific suggestion effect that is the first stage is set by the second specific effect control unit 79, so that the suggestion game effect based on the first hold is shown in FIG. 33 (d). The decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped by a combination of losing symbols arranged in blue. That is, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped as first-stage chance symbols.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), when the second hold is digested and the suggestion game effect based on the second hold is started, the second specific effect control unit 79 selects the previous specific suggestion effect, That is, control is performed so that the suggestion game effect corresponding to the first stage chance symbol design is performed. In the example of FIG. 33 (e), when the symbol variation effect 81 of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, 12c is started in the suggestion game effect based on the second hold, a part or the whole of the screen, or The background portion of the screen is decorated with blue, and the first stage suggestion game effect is started in a special mode different from normal. Also at this time, the second specific effect control unit 79 has set a specific suggestion effect that is, for example, the second stage. Therefore, the suggestion game effect based on the second hold started in the special mode is shown in FIG. ), The three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped by a combination of losing symbols arranged in green. That is, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped as second-stage chance symbols.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), when the third hold is digested and the suggestion game effect based on the third hold is started, the second specific effect control unit 79 selects the previous specific suggestion effect. That is, control is performed so that the suggestion game effect corresponding to the chance stage symbol in the second stage is performed. In the example of FIG. 33 (g), when the symbol variation effect 81 of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is started in the suggestion game effect based on the third hold, a part or all of the screen, or A green decoration is applied to the background portion of the screen, and a second stage suggestion game effect is started in a special mode different from normal. Also at this time, since the specific suggestion effect that is the third stage (final stage) is set by the second specific effect control unit 79, for example, the suggestion game effect based on the third hold started in the special mode is As shown in FIG. 33 (h), the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped by a combination of lost symbols that are aligned in red. That is, the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are stopped as chance symbols in the third stage.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34, when the fourth hold determined to perform the second specific effect is digested and the suggested game effect based on the fourth hold is started, the second specific effect control is performed. The unit 79 performs control so that the previous specific suggestion effect, that is, the suggestion game effect corresponding to the third stage chance symbol design is performed. In the example of FIG. 34, when the symbol variation effect 81 of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c is started in the suggestion game effect based on the fourth hold, a part or all of the screen or the screen A red decoration is applied to the background portion, and a third stage suggestion game effect is started in a special mode different from normal. Thereby, the suggestion game effect continuously performed can inform the player that the step-up has been performed up to the final stage, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. Then, the suggestion game effect based on the fourth suspension finally stops at a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination.

  As described above, the second specific effect control unit 79 performs the specific suggestion effect in the suggestion game effect performed before the suggestion game effect based on the hold determined to perform the second specific effect, and the specific suggestion. The next suggested game effect is performed in a special manner corresponding to the effect. Then, when the suggestion game effect is performed in the special mode, the effect sound control unit 73 controls the speaker 8 to output the effect sound corresponding to the special mode and different from the normal effect.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of an execution mode of the second specific effect. In the example shown in FIG. 35, as in FIG. 33 and FIG. 34, for example, when the suggestive game effect 100 is being performed, a game ball is won at the first start opening 13 and stored as the fourth hold, The case where it is determined to perform the second specific effect at the timing when the fourth eye hold is stored is illustrated. The suggestion game effect 100 performed when the fourth hold is stored is a normal suggestion game effect, and the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is also a normal effect sound SDN corresponding to the normal suggestion game effect. It is. On the other hand, if the second specific effect control unit 79 determines to perform the second specific effect at the time of the fourth hold storage, for example, the second specific effect control unit 79 sets the first stage specific suggestion effect for the first hold. However, since the suggestion game effect 101 based on the first hold is started as a normal suggestion game effect, the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is also the normal effect sound SDN corresponding to the normal suggestion game effect. Since the first stage specific suggestion effect is set in the suggestion game effect 101 based on the first hold, the suggestion game effect 101 stops as a first stage chance symbol pattern. Thus, at the start of the suggestion game effect 102 based on the second hold, the suggestion game effect in the first stage of the special mode is set. Therefore, the suggestion game effect 102 based on the second hold is started as the suggestion game effect in the first stage of the special mode different from the normal, and the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is also in the first stage of the special mode. It changes to the corresponding first development effect sound SD1, and the first development effect sound SD1 is output from the speaker 8.

  Here, the first development effect sound SD1 may be any sound as long as it can be grasped by the player that the first development effect sound SD1 is developed more than the normal effect sound SDN. For example, the normal production sound SDN is a melody portion (so-called A melody) from the start of a specific music to the first change in music, and the first development production sound SD1 changes the music after the first. In the case of the melody part until the change (so-called B melody), since the music has progressed, the player can grasp that the production sound has developed. Further, for example, when the normal effect sound SDN is music that plays a specific song with three musical instruments, and the first development effect sound SD1 is music that plays the same song with four musical instruments, the number of musical instruments The player can grasp that the production sound has been developed. Also, for example, when the normal effect sound SDN is music that plays a specific song at a slow tempo, and the first development effect sound SD1 is music that plays the same song at a slightly up tempo, the player can It is possible to grasp that the production sound has been developed. Further, for example, when the normal effect sound SDN is music output from the speaker 8 at a specific volume, and the first development effect sound SD1 is music output from the speaker 8 at a volume higher than the specific volume, the output sound volume With the increase, the player can grasp that the production sound has developed. In addition, the player may be made aware that the first developed effect sound SD1 has developed more than the normal effect sound SDN by changing the scale, for example. Further, the first development effect sound SD1 is not necessarily the same song as the normal effect sound SDN. In other words, different songs may be employed as long as the songs can cause the player to grasp that the production sound has developed.

  Since the second stage specific suggestion effect is set in the suggestion game effect 102 based on the second hold, the suggestion game effect 102 stops as a second stage chance symbol pattern. Thus, at the start of the suggestion game effect 103 based on the third hold, the suggestion game effect in the second stage of the special mode is set. Therefore, the suggestion game effect 103 based on the third hold is started as the second suggestion game effect in a special mode different from the normal, and the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is also in the second step of the special mode. It changes to the corresponding second development effect sound SD2, and the second development effect sound SD2 is output from the speaker 8.

  The second development effect sound SD2 may also be anything as long as it can be grasped by the player that the second development effect sound SD1 has developed more than the first development effect sound SD1. For example, if the first development effect sound SD1 is a so-called B melody, a so-called C melody is output as the second development effect sound SD2. For example, if the first development effect sound SD1 is music played by four musical instruments, the music played by five musical instruments is output as the second development effect sound SD2. Further, the second development effect sound SD2 may be music that is further up-tempoed from the first development effect sound SD1, and is output from the speaker 8 at a volume that further increases the volume of the first development effect sound SD1. It may be a thing.

  And since the 3rd stage specific suggestion production | generation is set to the suggestion game production | presentation 103 based on the 3rd holding | maintenance, the suggestion game production | presentation 103 stops as a chance stage design of the 3rd stage. Thereby, at the start of the suggestion game effect 104 based on the fourth hold that is determined to be performed in the second determination by the prior determination, the suggestion game effect in the third stage of the special mode is set. Therefore, the suggestion game effect 104 based on the fourth hold is started as a suggestion game effect in the third stage of the special mode different from the normal, and the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is also in the third stage of the special mode. The corresponding third development effect sound SD3 is changed, and the third development effect sound SD3 is output from the speaker 8.

  The third development effect sound SD3 may also be any sound as long as it can be understood by the player that the third development effect sound SD3 is further developed than the second development effect sound SD2. For example, if the second development effect sound SD2 is a so-called C melody, a so-called chorus portion of the song is output as the third development effect sound SD3. Further, for example, if the second development effect sound SD2 is music played by five musical instruments, the music played by the orchestra is output as the third development effect sound SD3. The third development effect sound SD3 may be music that is further uptempoed from the second development effect sound SD2, or is output from the speaker 8 at a volume that further increases the volume of the second development effect sound SD2. It may be.

  Such a second specific effect changes the display mode of the hold display based on the result of the prior determination, and in the suggestion game effect performed before the suggestion game effect based on the hold that triggered the second specific effect. Since the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c stop at the chance symbol symbol that becomes a specific combination symbol, it is easy for the player to perceive and has an impact that is more impactful than before. In particular, as the second specific effect is performed, the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is stepped up step by step, so that the hold that triggered the second specific effect as the suggested game effect progresses It is a production that can gradually raise the player's expectation that may win a big hit.

  And the suggestion game production 103 based on the 4th holding | maintenance which became the opportunity of the 2nd specific production has a comparatively long variation time, and the three decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c will be in a reach state, and a special game determination will be carried out at the final period. Stop at the jackpot symbol or lose symbol depending on the result.

  The pre-determining unit 75 decides to perform the above-described second specific effect even if the game data acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 13 is not a big hit and is lost. There are things to do. However, in that case, the advance determination unit 75 has a variation time of the special symbol based on the game data for a predetermined time or more, and at least three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are included in the suggested game effect performed based on the variation time. It is preferable to determine to perform the second specific effect on the condition that the reach state is reached and the reach effect 82 is performed. More preferably, it is a condition that at least one of the first development effect 84, the second development effect 85, and the third development effect 86 is performed in the suggestion game effect based on the game data. By setting such a condition, when the suggestion game effect based on the hold that triggered the second specific effect is performed, an effect corresponding to a relatively long variation time is performed. Expectation can be raised.

  Then, when the second specific effect control unit 79 is a jackpot for the second specific effect, the second specific effect control unit 79 stops the suggested game effect based on the hold immediately before the hold with the chance design. The second specific effect is set so as to stop at the final stage (ie, the third stage) chance symbol pattern at a higher rate than in the case of losing. On the other hand, when the hold that triggered the second specific effect is a loss, the second specific effect control unit 79 performs the suggestion game effect performed based on the hold immediately before the hold with the chance aim design. When stopping, the chance of stopping at the chance stage symbol of the final stage (that is, the third stage) is lower than in the case of jackpot, and the chance stage design of the first stage or the second stage is reached without reaching the final stage. A second specific effect that often stops is set. However, even if the hold that triggered the second specific effect is a big hit, the suggested game effect based on the hold immediately before the hold does not reach the final stage, and the first stage or the first stage Sometimes it stops as a two-stage chance symbol.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a chance eye symbol change in a case where the symbol variation is performed three times before the suggestion game effect based on the hold that is triggered by the second specific effect is started. As shown in FIG. 36, when the chance aim symbols are stopped in the three suggestion game effects that are continuously performed by the second specific effect being performed, there are ten ways to stop the chance aim symbols. . Among these 10 stop modes, there are a case where the chance symbol is stepped up only once, a case where it is stepped up twice, and a case where it is not stepped up at all in the process of the three suggestive game effects. There are three cases. In addition, when the chance symbol is stepped up, there are cases where it is increased by two steps at a time. The chance symbol design indicates that the higher the stage, the higher the possibility that the hold that triggered the second specific effect will be a big hit, so the second specific effect is started. Then, the player expects that the chance stage symbol at the final stage (third stage) will stop immediately before the suggestion game effect based on the hold that has triggered the second specific effect starts. As the game suggestion of the times progresses, the expectation is gradually raised. In addition, when the chance symbol is stepped up, the effect sound output from the speaker 8 in the next suggestive game effect is also stepped up corresponding to the chance event symbol, so that the player's sense of expectation is enhanced by the effect sound. . Therefore, such a second specific effect is a more interesting effect than the conventional prior determination effect.

  Also, when the chance symbol stops for a plurality of suggested game effects, as shown in FIG. 36, the subsequent chance symbol stage does not decrease with respect to the previous chance symbol stage. This is to prevent the player's expectation from being lowered during the execution of the second specific effect. In other words, the second specific effect is an effect that can gradually raise the player's expectation over a plurality of suggested game effects, and that does not disappoint the player in the execution process of the effect It is an aspect.

  In the above, when it is determined that a game ball is won at the first start port 13 and the second specific effect is performed during the execution of the suggested game effect, the specific suggestion effect ( The case where the specific suggestion effect is set for the suggestion game effect after the next time is illustrated without setting the chance eye stop symbol effect). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to set a specific suggestion effect (chance eye stop symbol effect) for the suggestion game effect being executed at the time when a game ball is won at the first start port 13. .

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of an execution mode of the second specific effect different from FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 37, for example, when the suggestive game effect 100 is being performed, a game ball is won at the first start opening 13 and stored as the fourth hold, and the fourth hold is stored. The case where it is determined to perform the second specific effect at the timing is illustrated. The suggestion game effect 100 performed when the fourth hold is stored is a normal suggestion game effect, and the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is also a normal effect sound SDN corresponding to the normal suggestion game effect. It is. When the second specific effect control unit 79 determines to perform the second specific effect at the time of the fourth hold storage, the second specific effect control unit 79 performs the first stage specific suggestion effect (chance eye stop). Set symbol effect). That is, the 2nd specific production | generation control part 79 sets a chance eye stop symbol by rewriting the stop symbol already set in the suggestion game production 100 currently performed to a chance eye stop symbol. However, in order to perform this rewriting, it is necessary that the timing at which the fourth hold is stored is before the start of the symbol stop effect 87 in the suggested game effect 100 currently being executed. This is because if the symbol stop effect 87 has already started, the player can visually recognize at least a part of the stop symbol, and if the stop symbol is rewritten to another symbol, an unnatural effect is achieved. Because it becomes. Therefore, if the suggestion game effect 100 currently being executed has already started the symbol stop effect 87 at the timing when the fourth hold is stored, as shown in FIG. A specific suggestion effect is set for the suggestion game effect from the next time.

  On the other hand, the suggestion game effect 100 currently being executed at the timing when the fourth hold is stored has not yet started the symbol stop effect 87, and the second specific effect control unit 79 is currently executing the suggestion game effect 100 currently being executed. If the first stage specific suggestion effect (chance eye stop symbol effect) is set, the suggestion game effect 100 stops as the first stage chance symbol design. Thus, at the start of the suggestion game effect 101 based on the first hold, the suggestion game effect in the first stage of the special mode is set. Therefore, the suggestion game effect 101 based on the first hold is started as the suggestion game effect in the first stage of the special mode different from the normal, and the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is also in the first stage of the special mode. It changes to the corresponding first development effect sound SD1, and the first development effect sound SD1 is output from the speaker 8.

  Since the second stage specific suggestion effect is set in the suggestion game effect 101 based on the first hold, the suggestion game effect 101 stops as a second stage chance symbol pattern. Thus, at the start of the suggestion game effect 102 based on the second hold, the suggestion game effect in the second stage of the special mode is set. Therefore, the suggestion game effect 102 based on the second hold is started as a second suggestion game effect in a special mode different from normal, and the effect sound output from the speaker 8 is also in the second level of the special mode. It changes to the corresponding second development effect sound SD2, and the second development effect sound SD2 is output from the speaker 8.

  Thereafter, in the same manner as described above, the next suggestion game effect changes to an effect in a special mode different from the normal according to the specific suggestion effect (chance eye stop symbol effect) performed in the previous suggestion game effect. When such a second specific effect is determined by the prior determination unit 75 to perform the second specific effect, the suggested game effect that is being performed at that timing stops at the chance symbol, so the second specific effect is promptly performed. The specific performance can be started, and the player's expectation can be enhanced early. In particular, when it is decided to perform the second specific effect, by rewriting the stop symbol of the suggestion game effect that is being performed at that time to the chance target symbol, it is ahead of the hold that triggered the second specific effect. The second specific performance can be performed even when there is no other hold stored in the. That is, the special mode corresponding to the chance aim design when the suggestion game effect currently being executed is stopped at the chance aim design and then the suggestion game effect based on the hold that triggered the second specific effect is started. Since the suggested game effect can be performed, the second specific effect can be satisfactorily performed even when there is no hold ahead of the hold that triggered the second specific effect.

  Note that, as in the case of the stop effect, the second specific effect as described above may be regulated so as not to be executed under a predetermined condition. In this case, for example, the second specific effect control unit 79 determines whether or not the second specific effect is performed by the prior determination unit 75, and determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. 2 Functions as a restricting means for restricting a specific effect from being performed. This restricting means corresponds to a specific effect section of the suggested game effect by the suggestion effect control unit 72 at the timing when the prior determination unit 75 determines to perform the second specific effect, for example, as in the case where the stop effect is restricted. When the effect to be performed is performed, the second specific effect is restricted from being performed. Further, as in the case of the stop effect, this restriction means, when there is game data (holding) ahead of the determination by the special game determination unit 53 prior to the game data that has been determined in advance, In the game data, it is determined whether or not there is game data for which a specific effect pattern (specific variation pattern) is selected by the effect pattern determination unit 71, and the effect pattern determination unit 71 determines the specific effect pattern. When there is game data to be selected, the second specific effect is restricted from being performed.

  Next, a main operation procedure performed in the effect control board 33 that controls the effect as described above will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing main operations in the effect control board 33. The CPU 33a of the effect control board 33 repeatedly executes a process based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 38 during a normal operation except in a special case such as when the power is turned on.

  When starting this process, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not game data has been received (step S1001). When game data is received (YES in step S1001), the effect control board 33 performs game data reception processing (step S1002). In this game data reception process, the game data received from the main control board 30 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33c and is held on the first hold display unit 24 or the second hold display unit 25 of the image display 12. Performs processing for display. And the production | presentation control board 33 performs a 1st prior determination process (step S1003), and determines whether the stop production mentioned above is performed as a prior decision production. Details of the first pre-determination process (step S1003) will be described later. Subsequently, the effect control board 33 executes a second pre-determination process (step S1004), and determines whether or not to perform the second specific effect described above as the pre-determination effect. Details of the second pre-determination process (step S1004) will be described later. Then, the effect control board 33 executes a pre-decision effect restriction process (step S1005). In this predetermination effect regulation process, it is determined whether or not to restrict execution of the stop effect or the second specific effect determined in the first predetermination process or the second predetermination process, and a process based on the determination result is performed. Is called. The details of this pre-decision effect regulation process (step S1005) will be described later. On the other hand, if game data has not been received (NO in step S1001), the processing in steps S1002 to S1005 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a change start command has been received (step S1006). When the variation start command is received (YES in step S1006), the effect control board 33 executes an effect determination process (step S1007). In this effect determination process, one effect pattern is determined based on the jackpot determination result included in the change start command and the change time. Then, the effect control board 33 executes the variation effect start process for starting the variation effect of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c and performing the suggestion game effect based on the effect pattern determined in the effect determination process (step S1007). (Step S1008). Details of the variation effect start process (step S1008) will be described later. If no change start command has been received (NO in step S1006), the processing in steps S1007 and S1008 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a changing effect (implicit game effect) based on the effect pattern is being executed (step S1009). As a result, when the changing effect is being executed (YES in step S1009), the effect control board 33 executes the changing process (step S1010). Details of the changing process (step S1010) will be described later. If the changing effect is not being executed (NO in step S1009), the process in step S1010 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received (step S1011). When the change stop command is received (YES in step S1011), the effect control board 33 executes a change effect end process (step S1012). Details of the variation effect end process (step S1012) will be described later. If no change stop command has been received (NO in step S1011), the process in step S1012 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a jackpot start command has been received (step S1013). When the jackpot start command is received (YES in step S1013), the effect control board 33 starts the jackpot effect (step S1014). If the jackpot start command has not been received (NO in step S1013), the process in step S1014 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not a jackpot end command has been received (step S1015). When the jackpot end command is received (YES in step S1015), the effect control board 33 ends the jackpot effect currently being executed (step S1016). If the jackpot end command has not been received (NO in step S1015), the process in step S1016 is skipped.

  Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not another command has been received (step S1017). If another command has been received (YES in step S1017), the effect control board 33 executes an effect process corresponding to the command received from the main control board 30 (step S1018). If no other command has been received (NO in step S1017), the process in step S1018 is skipped. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1001 again, and the above-described processing is repeated. In this way, the effect control board 33 controls the execution of various effects according to various commands received from the main control board 30.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the first preliminary determination processing (step S1003). When the first predetermination process is started, the effect control board 33 makes a predetermination of the game data received from the main control board 30 (step S1101), and determines whether or not the game data indicates a jackpot. (Step S1102). If the game data is not a big hit (NO in step S1102), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the game data is a reach effect (step S1103), and if it is a reach effect. (YES in step S1103), it is determined whether or not the variation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (step S1104). If the game data is a jackpot (YES in step S1102), or if the game data is not a jackpot and the reach effect is performed and the variation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (YES in step S1104). The production control board 33 performs random number lottery (step S1105). Then, based on the result of the random number lottery, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not to perform the stop effect 88 (step S1106). When the stop effect 88 is performed (YES in step S1106), the effect control board 33 sets a stop effect flag (step S1107), and sets the duration of the stop effect 88 to a random number lottery result, game data prior determination result, or the like. Based on this, the stop production end timing is set (step S1108). Thereafter, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not to perform the first specific effect 89 after the stop effect 88 based on the result of the random number lottery (step S1109), and when performing the first specific effect 89, the first specific effect 89 is determined. A flag is set (step S1110). As a result of the random number lottery, when the stop effect is not performed (NO in step S1106), the processes in steps S1107 to S1110 are skipped. If only the stop effect is performed (NO in step S1109), the process in step S1110 is skipped.

  On the other hand, if the game data received from the main control board 30 is not a big hit and does not perform a reach effect (NO in step S1103), or even if a reach effect is performed, the variation time is not longer than a predetermined time. In the case (NO in step S1104), the effect control board 33 determines that the stop effect is not performed, and ends the first preliminary determination process without performing other processes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game data received from the main control board 30 is not a big hit and does not provide a reach effect (NO in step S1103), or performs a reach effect. Even if the variation time is not longer than the predetermined time (NO in step S1104), it may be determined whether or not the stop effect 88 is performed by performing random lottery.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the second preliminary determination process (step S1004). When starting the second pre-determination process, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the stop effect flag has already been set by the first pre-determination process (step S1201). As a result, when the stop effect flag is already set (YES in step S1201), the second preliminary determination process is terminated without performing the subsequent process. On the other hand, when the stop effect flag is not set (NO in step S1201), the effect control board 33 performs a prior determination of the game data received from the main control board 30 (step S1202), and the game data is a big hit Is determined (step S1203). If the game data is not a big hit (NO in step S1203), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the game data is a reach effect (step S1204), and if it is a reach effect. (YES in step S1204), it is determined whether or not the variation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (step S1205). If the game data is a jackpot (YES in step S1203), or if the game data is not a jackpot and the reach effect is to be performed and the variation time is longer than a predetermined time (YES in step S1205). The effect control board 33 performs random number lottery (step S1206). Then, based on the result of the random number lottery, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not to perform the second specific effect (step S1207). When performing the second specific effect (YES in step S1207), the effect control board 33 sets the second specific effect flag (step S1208). Then, the effect control board 33 reads the current number of holds (step S1209), and sets the number of fluctuations of the suggested game effect to be performed the second specific effect based on the number of holds (step S1210). If the second specific effect is not performed as a result of the random number lottery (NO in step S1207), the processing in steps S1208 to S1210 is skipped.

  On the other hand, if the game data received from the main control board 30 is not a big hit and does not provide a reach effect (NO in step S1204), or even if a reach effect is performed, the variation time is not longer than a predetermined time. In the case (NO in step S1205), the effect control board 33 determines that the second specific effect is not performed, and ends the second pre-determination process without performing other processes. In addition, when the game data received from the main control board 30 is not a big hit and does not perform the reach effect (NO in step S1204), or even if the reach effect is performed, the variation time is not longer than the predetermined time. Even in the case (NO in step S1205), it may be determined whether or not the second specific effect is performed by performing random number lottery.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the advance determination effect regulation processing (step S1005). When starting the process, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the stop effect flag is set by the first prior determination process (step S1301). If the stop effect flag is not set (NO in step S1301), it is determined whether or not the first specific effect flag is set by the second preliminary determination process (step S1302). As a result, when either one of the stop effect flag and the first specific effect flag is set (YES in step S1301 or S1302), the effect control board 33 stores all the suspensions stored before the game data. The game data is read (step S1303), and the previous pending game data is determined (step S1304). Then, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the game data for which the specific variation pattern (effect pattern) is selected is included in the reservations ahead (step S1305). Here, for example, whether or not there is a hold in which the variation pattern in which the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are in the reach state and the reach effect is performed exists in the previous hold, or the change time It is determined whether or not there is a hold in which a variation pattern that is longer than a predetermined time (for example, 13.5 seconds or longer) is selected. As a result, when game data for selecting a specific variation pattern is not included (NO in step S1305), the effect control board 33 changes the symbol based on the suggested game effect based on the current operating state of the gaming machine 1. If the symbol is changing (YES in step S1306), the suggested game effect currently changing is an effect based on a specific change pattern (effect pattern). Whether or not (step S1307). Also here, for example, whether or not the variation pattern selected in the suggestion game effect currently changing is a change pattern in which the three decoration symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are in the reach state and the reach effect is performed, or It is determined whether or not the variation pattern has a variation time of a predetermined time or more (for example, 13.5 seconds or more). Then, the effect control board 33 resets the stop effect flag or the first specific effect flag (step S1308) when it determines YES in step S1305 or YES in step S1307 (that is, if it is a specific variation pattern) (step S1308). The production or the first specific production is restricted from being performed. At this time, if the first specific effect flag is set, the effect control board 33 may simultaneously reset the first specific effect flag. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S1302, S1306, or S1307, the effect control board 33 ends the preliminary determination effect restriction process without performing the subsequent process.

  Next, FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the variation effect start processing (step S1008). When starting the processing, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the stop effect flag is set (step S1401). If the stop effect flag is set (YES in step S1401), the effect control board 33 determines whether the stop effect flag is set. A stop symbol other than the chance symbol is set as the stop symbol (step S1402), and the variation effect in the small symbol mode during the stop effect is started (step S1403). On the other hand, when the stop effect flag is not set (NO in step S1401), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the first specific effect flag is set (step S1404), and the first specific effect flag is set. If it is set (YES in step S1404), it is set as a stop symbol other than the chance symbol as a stop symbol in the suggestion game effect (step S1405), and the suggestion game effect in the first specific effect mode is started (step S1406). If the first specific effect flag is not set (NO in step S1404), the effect control board 33 determines whether the second specific effect flag is set (step S1407), and the second specific effect flag. Is set (YES in step S1407), the second specific effect start process is executed (step S1410). The details of the second specific effect start process (step S1410) will be described later. If the second specific effect flag is not set (NO in step S1407), the effect control board 33 sets a stop symbol other than the chance based on the result of the special game determination (step S1408), and the normal effect mode The suggestion game effect by is started (step S1409). By such a variation effect start process, a suggestion game effect corresponding to the result of the special game determination is started. When the stop effect flag is set, the suggestion game effect started by this process proceeds in the background.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed process procedure of the second specific effect start process (step S1410). When this process is started, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the chance eye stop flag has already been set (step S1501). If the chance eye stop flag has been set (YES in step S1501), the previous time Are read out (Step S1502). The production control board 33 specifies the production stage to be performed in the current suggestion game production based on the previous chance (step S1503), and selects the production sound corresponding to the identified production stage (step S1504). Then, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not to set the chance symbol as a stop symbol in the suggestion game effect to be performed this time (step S1505). The determination here is made, for example, by determining whether or not to start the suggested game effect based on the hold that caused the setting of the second specific effect flag, and the hold that caused the setting of the second specific effect flag The answer is YES when starting the suggested game effect based on the hold stored earlier, and NO when starting the suggested game effect based on the hold that caused the setting of the second specific effect flag. If the chance symbol is set (YES in step S1505), the effect control board 33 sets the chance symbol in the same stage as the stage specified in step S1503 or a step up further than that as a stop symbol. (Step S1506). If no chance symbol is set in the current suggestion game effect (step S1505), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the present suggestion game effect is a big hit based on the result of the special game determination (step S1507). ), If it is a big hit, a stop symbol indicating the big hit is set (step S1508). If no big hit is made, a stop symbol indicating a loss other than the chance eye is set (step S1509). Then, the effect control board 33 starts the suggested game effect in the second specified effect mode (special mode) at the stage specified in step S1503 (step S1510), and resets the chance eye stop flag (step S1511). Along with the start of the suggestion game effect in the second specific effect mode in step S1510, an effect sound that is different from the normal effect sound SDN and corresponds to the stage of the special mode performed as the second specific effect is obtained. The sound is output from the speaker 8.

  On the other hand, if the chance eye stop flag is not set in step S1501 (NO in step S1501), the effect control board 33 sets a stop symbol that becomes the first chance eye symbol (step S1512), and depends on the normal effect mode. Execution of the suggestion game effect is started (step S1513).

  By performing such a second specific effect start process, the suggested game effect is performed based on the game data ahead of the pending game data for which the second specific effect has been determined by the second prior determination process. A specific suggestion effect (chance eye stop symbol effect) can be performed when the game is stopped, and an effect output from the speaker 8 in the next suggestion game effect performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72 according to the specific suggestion effect The sound can be changed.

  Next, FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the changing process (step S1010). When starting the process, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the stop effect flag is set (step S1601). If the stop effect flag is set here, the stop effect process is executed (step S1602). If the stop effect flag is not set, the stop effect process is skipped. Subsequently, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the second specific effect flag is set (step S1603). As a result, when the second specific effect flag is set, the second specific effect process is executed (step S1604), and when the second specific effect flag is not set, the second specific effect process is skipped. .

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the stop effect process (step S1601). When the effect control board 33 detects the stop effect flag during the fluctuation, it determines whether or not the stop effect is already being executed (step S1701). As a result, when the stop effect is already being executed, the process proceeds to step S1704. On the other hand, if the stop effect has not been executed yet (NO in step S1701), the effect control board 33 performs a stop effect execution start process (step S1702).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the stop effect execution start processing (step S1702). When starting this process, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not an effect of a specific section is being performed in the suggestion game effect that is currently changing (step S1801). Here, in the suggestion game effect currently being performed, it is determined whether or not an effect corresponding to the stop effect regulation section described above is being performed. As a result, when the effect corresponding to the stop effect restriction section is performed (YES in step S1801), the effect control board 33 resets the stop effect flag without starting the stop effect (step S1802) and stops. The effect execution start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the effect corresponding to the stop effect restriction section is not performed (NO in step S1801), the effect control board 33 executes the processing after step S1803 to start the execution of the stop effect. In this case, the effect control board 33 first freezes the change display of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c performed on the image display 12 and stops the progress of the change display (step S1803). At the same time, the effect control board 33 sets the various lamps including the frame lamp 7 to the frozen state while keeping the display state at that timing (step S1804). The effect control board 33 determines whether or not the movable accessory 11a is in operation (step S1805). If the movable accessory 11a is in operation (step S1805), the operation of the movable accessory 11a is determined. Stop and freeze (step S1806).

  In addition, the effect control board 33 freezes the effect sound output from the speaker 8 by stopping the progress of the suggestion game effect (step S1807). Thereby, the production sound is not output from the speaker 8. However, it is not completely silent, but the speaker 8 is set at a volume level that is lower than the normal volume level, for example, a specific performance sound such as BGM that is not related to the suggestive game performance that progresses in the background. You may make it output. In addition, the effect control board 33 displays the variable display area 88a in a part of the image display 12 in accordance with the freezing of the decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c on the image display 12, and the current suggested game effect is displayed. A variation effect in a small pattern mode accompanying the progress in the background is performed in the variation display area 88a (step S1808). Then, the effect control board 33 reduces the brightness of the image display 12 with the start of the execution of the stop effect (step S1809) and reduces the lighting brightness of various lamps including the frame lamp 7 (step S1810). At this time, the brightness of the backlight of the image display 12 gradually decreases to such an extent that the variation effect of the small pattern mode performed in the variation display area 88a can be visually recognized. In addition, various lamps that are lit at the time of freezing gradually decrease in luminance in conjunction with the decrease in luminance of the image display 12, and finally turn off. Next, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the movable accessory 11a is in the initial position (step S1811), and if not, performs an initial position return process for returning the movable accessory 11a to the initial position. The accessory 11a is frozen at the initial position (step S1812). Thus, the stop effect execution start process ends.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 45, after performing the stop effect execution start process (step S1702), the effect control board 33 next determines whether or not the stop effect flag is set (step S1602). As a result, when the stop effect flag is reset (NO in step S1602), the stop effect process ends. On the other hand, if the set state of the stop effect flag is continued, the process proceeds to step S1704.

  When the stop effect is being executed (YES in step S1701 or S1703), the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the stop effect end timing has come (step S1704). If it is not the stop effect end timing, the stop effect process is ended. If it is the stop effect end timing (YES in step S1704), the effect control board 33 ends execution of the stop effect (step S1705). Thereby, the freeze state of each part is canceled, and the suggestion game effect performed in the background returns to the foreground. Thereafter, the effect control board 33 resets and releases the stop effect flag (step S1706).

  Then, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the first specific effect flag is set (step S1707). The suggestion game effect is shifted (step S1708). In this case, the suggestion game effect performed after the stop effect becomes an effect in an effect mode different from the normal effect mode, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. If the first specific effect flag is not set (NO in step S1707), the effect control board 33 shifts to the suggested game effect in the normal effect mode (step S1709). In this case, the suggestion game effect performed after the stop effect is performed in a normal effect mode.

  Next, FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed processing procedure of the second specific effect process (step S1604 in FIG. 44). When the production control board 33 detects the second specific production flag during the fluctuation, the production control board 33 first confirms the fluctuation pattern that is currently fluctuating (step S1901), and determines whether or not the chance symbol has already been set as the stop symbol. (Step S1902). If the chance symbol has already been set, the second specific effect process ends without performing the subsequent process. On the other hand, if the chance symbol is not set (NO in step S1902), the effect control board 33 is the suggestion game effect based on the hold in which the currently changing suggestion game effect is the trigger of the second specific effect It is determined whether or not (step S1903). If the suggestion game effect currently fluctuating is a suggestion game effect based on hold that triggered the second specific effect, there is no need to set a chance symbol as a stop symbol, 2 The specific effect process ends. If the suggested game effect currently changing is not the suggested game effect based on the hold that triggered the second specific effect (NO in step S1903), the effect control board 33 displays a stop symbol in the suggested game effect currently changing. It is determined whether or not the chance symbol can be changed (step S1904). Here, for example, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop effect 87 has been started. For example, if the symbol stop effect 87 has been started, it is determined that the symbol cannot be changed. If the chance design can be changed (YES in step S1904), the effect control board 33 rewrites and changes the stop symbol in the changing suggestion game effect to the chance design (step S1905). Thereby, the specific suggestion effect is performed in the suggestion game effect during the change, and the final stop symbol becomes the chance symbol symbol. On the other hand, when it is impossible to change to the chance symbol (NO in step S1904), the effect control board 33 ends the second specific effect process without changing the stop symbol in the suggestion game effect being changed. This is the end of the changing process (step S1010).

  Next, FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a detailed processing procedure of the variation effect end process (step S1012). When this process is started, the effect control board 33 stops the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c with the preset stop symbols based on the change stop command received from the main control board 30 (step S2001). Then, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a chance symbol (step S2002). If the symbol is a chance symbol (YES in step S2002), a chance symbol stop flag is set (step S2003). If the stop symbol is not a chance symbol, the chance symbol stop flag is not set.

  Subsequently, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the first specific effect flag is set (step S2004). If the first specific effect flag is set (YES in step S2004), the first specific effect flag is further determined. It is determined whether or not the hold that is the trigger for the production has already been consumed (step S2005). If the hold that triggered the first specific effect has already been consumed (YES in step S2005), the first specific effect flag is reset and released (step S2006). In addition, when the 1st specific production flag is not set (it is NO at step S2004), or the hold | maintenance used as the opportunity of the 1st specific production has not been digested yet, and it is hold | maintained with the memory | storage state ( In step S2005, NO), the effect control board 33 does not reset the first specific effect flag.

  Subsequently, the effect control board 33 determines whether or not the second specific effect flag is set (step S2007), and if the second specific effect flag is set (YES in step S2007), the second It is determined whether or not the hold that triggered the specific performance has already been consumed (step S2008). If the hold that triggered the second specific effect has already been consumed (YES in step S2008), the second specific effect flag is reset and released (step S2009). In addition, when the 2nd specific production flag is not set (it is NO at step S2007), or the hold | maintenance used as the opportunity of the 2nd specific production has not been digested yet, and it is hold | maintained with the memory | storage state ( In step S2008, NO), the effect control board 33 does not reset the second specific effect flag. The variation effect end process is thus completed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a game data acquisition unit 52 that acquires game data when the start condition is established, and a special advantage that is advantageous to the player based on the game data acquired by the game data acquisition unit 52. A special game determination unit 53 that determines whether or not to play a game, and a symbol variation display based on a determination result by the special game determination unit 53, and then a symbol corresponding to the determination result is displayed in a stopped state. A symbol display control unit 54, and when the game data acquisition unit 52 acquires game data when the symbol display control unit 54 is performing variable display of the symbol, the hold storage unit 60 stores the game data. Based on the game data stored in the holding storage unit 60, a pre-determination unit 75 that determines whether or not to perform a special game in advance and a symbol display control unit 54 perform variable display of symbols. When being provided with a, a performance control board 33 to perform the game effects the predetermined effect means. Based on the determination result by the special game determination unit 53, the effect control board 33 performs the suggestion effect control unit 72 that performs the suggestion game effect that suggests the determination result, and the suggestion effect control unit 72 performs the suggestion game effect. If the game data is stored in the hold storage unit 60 when the game data is determined, the special game determination unit 53 determines that the game data is determined according to the determination result by the prior determination unit 75 based on the game data, or A stop effect control unit 76 capable of performing a stop effect for stopping the progress of the suggestion game effect by the suggestion effect control unit 72 in a predetermined period after the game data is determined by the special game determination unit 53 until a predetermined timing. After the stop effect by the stop effect control unit 76, the suggestion game effect by the suggestion effect control unit 72 is different from the normal effect mode. A first specific effect controller 78 to perform constant suggested game effects (first specific effect), a structure having. According to the gaming machine 1 having such a configuration, the prior suggestion effect performed based on the result of the pre-determination can perform an interesting effect with a stronger impact than the conventional effect.

  In addition, the first specific effect control unit 78 is game data stored in the hold storage unit 60, and the game data that triggers the stop effect is determined by the special game determination unit 53, thereby suggesting effect control. The suggestion game effect by the unit 72 is a configuration capable of causing a specific suggestion game effect (first specific effect) in a mode different from the normal performance mode. According to such a configuration, when the suggested game effect based on the game data that triggers the stop effect is performed, the suggested game effect proceeds in a mode different from the normal effect mode. Will raise the expectation that the suggested game effect based on the game data that triggered the stop effect may be a big hit, and it is possible to perform a highly interesting effect.

  In addition, when the stop effect control unit 76 performs the stop effect, the stop effect control unit 76 performs the change effect of the small symbol mode in a part of the display area of the image display 12 and freezes the display image in the other display areas in a stopped state. It is the structure to make. According to such a configuration, since it is possible to grasp that the suggested game effect is progressing by looking at a part of the display area of the image display 12, the progress of the suggested game effect is suddenly stopped by the stop effect. Even in this case, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that a kind of performance is being performed, not a failure of the gaming machine 1. In the above-described embodiment, a case where a partial display area of the image display 12 is changed to the variable display area 88a and the small pattern mode is changed is illustrated. However, such a variable display area 88a is an image. The display 12 may be provided on a different member. For example, a plurality of LEDs may be arranged around the image display 12, and a variable display corresponding to the suggested game effect that proceeds in the background may be performed by the plurality of LEDs.

  Moreover, the stop effect control part 76 is a structure which can reduce the brightness | luminance of the image display 12 when performing a stop effect. According to such a configuration, the brightness of the image display 12 can be lowered than usual when performing a stop effect, so the player who has focused on the variable display of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c It is possible to give a strong impact on the film and to produce a more interesting performance.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is regulated so that the stop effect by the stop effect control unit 76 is not performed when an effect corresponding to a specific effect section of the suggestion game effect is performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72. The stop production | presentation control part 77 to be provided is provided. According to such a configuration, the stop effect restricting unit 77 can restrict the stop effect when the stop effect is not very effective. Therefore, it is possible to effectively perform the stop effect at a timing at which a strong impact can be given to the player. In this case, the specific effect section includes, for example, a confirmed section (for example, a section in which the symbol stop effect 87 is performed) for confirming and notifying the determination result by the special game determination unit 53, and before or after the confirmed section. The predetermined section is included. In addition to the above, in the specific effect section, an effect (for example, reach effect 82, operation effect 83, first development effect 84, first effect) suggesting that the degree of expectation that the special game is performed in the suggestion game effect is higher than usual. 2 development effects 85, third development effects 85, etc.) are included.

  In addition, when the game data is stored in the holding storage unit 60, the stop effect regulation unit 77 includes an effect pattern determination unit in the game data that is determined by the special game determination unit 53 prior to the game data. When there is game data in which a specific variation pattern (effect pattern) is selected by 71, the stop effect control unit 76 restricts the stop effect from being performed. According to such a configuration, for example, three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are included in the game data that is determined by the special game determination unit 53 before the game data that triggers the stop effect. When there is game data in which the reach effect after the reach effect 82 is performed in the reach state, the stop effect is not performed due to the restriction by the stop effect restricting unit 77, so the player visually recognizes the effect after the reach effect 82. To be able to.

  In addition, the effect control board 33 in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment causes a predetermined effect means to perform a game effect when the symbol display control unit 54 performs a variable display of symbols, and from a predetermined speaker 8. It is the structure which can output the production sound corresponding to the game production. Then, based on the determination result by the special game determination unit 53, the effect control board 33 causes the suggestion effect control unit 72 to perform the suggestion game effect that suggests the determination result, and the game data is stored in the hold storage unit 60. In response to the determination result by the prior determination unit 75 based on the game data, the specific suggestion effect is performed when the suggestion game effect is performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72 based on the game data prior to the game data. In response to the specific suggestion effect performed by the second specific effect control unit 79 and the second specific effect control unit 79, the speaker 8 outputs the next suggested game effect performed by the suggestion effect control unit 72. It has a configuration for changing the production sound. According to such a configuration, as in the case of the stop effect described above, the prior suggestion effect performed based on the result of the prior determination can perform an interesting effect with a stronger impact than the conventional effect. Become.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the thing of the content mentioned above, A various modification is applicable.

  For example, in the said embodiment, the chance eye stop symbol effect was illustrated as an example of the specific suggestion effect performed as a 2nd specific effect by the 2nd specific effect control part 79. FIG. However, the specific suggestion effect performed during the execution of the suggestion game effect as the second specific effect is not necessarily limited to the chance eye stop symbol effect.

  For example, the specific suggestion effect performed during execution of the suggestion game effect may be a cut-in effect in which a predetermined image is cut-in displayed. In this case, for example, as described above, a plurality of types of images from the first stage to the third stage are prepared in advance in the image that is cut-in displayed during execution of the suggestion game effect. Depending on the stage of the image displayed in the cut-in display, the effect mode of the next suggestion game effect may be switched to the special mode.

  Moreover, the specific suggestion effect performed during execution of the suggestion game effect may change the display mode of the hold display during execution of the suggestion game effect. In this case, the display mode of the hold display that changes during the execution of the suggestion game effect includes, for example, a plurality of types of modes from the first stage to the third stage as described above. When the display mode changes, the effect mode of the next suggested game effect may be switched to the special mode according to the stage of the display mode. In addition to the effects described above, the specific suggestion effects include various effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which when the stop effect 88 is performed, the variable display of the three decorative symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c displayed on the image display 12 stops the progress, but this is merely an example. Only. That is, the stop effect 88 is not limited to that described in the above embodiment.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the stop effect 88 was started, the case where the movable mover 11a in operation returns to an initial position was illustrated, but it is not restricted to this, For example, the state which the moveable mover 11a act | operated You may make it perform the stop production which stops the operation | movement as it is. In this case, it is preferable that the movable accessory 11a is returned to the initial position as the stop effect 88 ends.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the case where the prior determination part 75 was provided in the production | presentation control board 33 was illustrated, it is not restricted to this. That is, the prior determination unit 75 may be provided on the main control board 30. Moreover, in the said embodiment, in order to demonstrate easily, although the case where a prior determination was mainly performed at the timing which a game ball won to the 1st start port 13 was mentioned as an example, it is not restricted to this. That is, the preliminary determination unit 75 may perform the above-described preliminary determination not only at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 13 but also at the timing when the game ball wins the second start port 14.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as an example of the specific suggestion game effect performed by the specific section effect control unit 72b, the second development effect 85 is performed after the first development effect 84, and the third development is performed after the second development effect 85. The case where the production 86 is performed is illustrated. However, the specific suggestion game effect performed by the specific section effect control unit 72b is not limited to such an effect mode. For example, the second development effect 85 may be an effect performed without going through the first development effect 84, and the third development effect 85 does not go through the first development effect 84 or the second development effect 85. It may be a production performed together.

1 gaming machine 8 speaker 30 main control board 33 presentation control board (production control means)
52 Game data acquisition unit (acquisition means)
53 Special game determination unit (special game determination means)
54 Symbol Display Control Unit (Symbol Display Control Unit)
60 Reservation storage unit (storage means)
72 Suggestion Effect Control Unit (Suggestion Effect Control Unit)
73 Production Sound Control Unit (Production Sound Control Unit 75 Predetermining Unit (Preliminary Determining Unit)
76 Stop effect control unit (stop effect control means)
77 Stop production regulation section (stop production regulation means)
78 1st specific effect control part (specific effect control means)
79 2nd specific effect control part (specific effect control means)

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Acquisition means for acquiring game data upon acquisition condition establishment;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the game data acquired by the acquisition means;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol corresponding to the determination result after performing the variable display of the symbol;
When game data is acquired by the acquisition means, storage means for storing the game data;
Based on the game data acquired by the acquisition means, prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to perform the special game;
When the variation display of the symbol is performed, an effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means to perform a game effect for notifying the determination result and outputting a game effect sound from a predetermined speaker;
With
The production control means includes
The special game determination means based on the game data subject to the prior determination in the game effect based on the game data acquired prior to the game data subject to the prior determination based on the prior determination result Specific production control means for performing a specific production that expects the possibility of being determined to perform the special game according to the determination by
Have
When the specific effect is performed, in the game effect performed after the game effect in which the specific effect is performed, a game effect sound corresponding to the specific effect being performed is output from the speaker. Gaming machine.

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