JP2017042320A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving performance effects of a performance related to a game.SOLUTION: With a start of a variable display of decoration symbols, a pachinko game machine executes a performance of moving an icon from a reservation area 50 to a high suggestion area 52 or a low suggestion area 53. The high suggestion area 52 represents to have a relatively high possibility of executing a special game, while the low suggestion area 53 represents to have a relatively low possibility of executing the special game. It is determined which area the icon is moved to on the basis of a determination result of special symbol determination or prior determination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a special game based on a result of a determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player.

  In a conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball wins at the starting port. In the special symbol display, the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol cannot be started immediately, execution of the determination and the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the determination is suspended, and a reserved image indicating that the determination is suspended is a predetermined area. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 has a function of performing a so-called hold pre-reading effect in which a hold image is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode in order to suggest reliability for the jackpot.

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  By the way, in the reservation pre-reading effect as described above, there is a problem that the effect is likely to be monotonous because the color and shape of the reserved image are only displayed in a different display mode, and the effect of the effect is likely to be reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of producing effects related to games.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments to be described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention.

  The gaming machine (1) according to the present invention is advantageous to the player based on the acquisition means (101, S21) for acquiring the acquisition information according to the establishment of the acquisition condition and the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means. When the special game determination means (101, S309) for determining whether or not to execute the special game and the determination by the special game determination means are performed, after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means (41). The symbol display control means (101, S312, S317) for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the result of the determination, and the acquisition information storage means (1031 to 1034) for storing the acquisition information when the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means. And a presentation image (icon) indicating that the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means in a predetermined display area (50A to 50D) Based on the determination result by the control means (131, 141, 5) and the special game determination means, the effect image is determined by the special game determination means when the special game is executed from the predetermined display area (50A). Second display control for moving to a high suggestion region (52A to 52E) that suggests that the possibility of being made is relatively high, or a low suggestion region (53A to 53D) that suggests that the possibility is relatively low Means (131, 141, 5).

  Further, the gaming machine (1) according to the present invention provides the player with the acquisition means (101, S21) for acquiring the acquisition information in response to the establishment of the acquisition condition and the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means. When the special game determination means (101, S309) for determining whether or not to execute an advantageous special game and the determination by the special game determination means, the predetermined symbol display means (41) displays the symbols in a variable manner. The symbol display control means (101, S312, S317) for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the result of the determination, and the acquisition information storage means (1031) for storing the acquisition information when the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means -1034) and prior to making a prior determination regarding the determination prior to the determination by the special game determination means based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means A first display control means (101, S217) and a first display control means for displaying an effect image (icon) indicating that the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means in a predetermined display area (50A to 50D). 131, 141, 5) and the pre-determining result by the pre-determining means, the effect image is determined by the special game determining means to execute the special game from the predetermined display area (50A). The second display control means (52A to 52E) suggesting that the possibility is relatively high, or the low suggestion area (53A to 53D) indicating that the possibility is relatively low. 131, 141, 5).

  According to the said invention, it is possible to improve the production effect of the effect regarding a game.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The screen figure for demonstrating the 1st suggestion area structure regarding the high suggestion area | region 52 and the low suggestion area | region 53 The screen figure which illustrates the movement route of the icon in the 1st suggestion area composition The screen figure for demonstrating the 2nd suggestion area structure regarding the high suggestion area | region 52 and the low suggestion area | region 53 The screen figure which illustrates the movement route of the icon in the 2nd suggestion area composition The screen figure for demonstrating the 3rd suggestion area structure regarding the high suggestion area | region 52 and the low suggestion area | region 53 The screen figure which illustrates the movement route of the icon in the 3rd suggestion area composition Explanatory drawing which illustrates the flow of the movement effect of the icon in 1st Embodiment A screen for explaining a specific example of a low suggestion effect Screen for explaining specific examples of high suggestion effects Screen for explaining reach type suggestion image A screen diagram illustrating the travel route of an icon that suggests a reach type A screen for explaining a specific example of reach suggestion Screen diagram illustrating reliability suggestion image and moving route of icon suggesting reliability A screen for explaining a specific example of a reliability suggestion effect Screen diagram for explaining the notice effect type suggestion image A screen shot illustrating the movement route of an icon that suggests the execution of a serif notice effect Screen diagram illustrating movement route of icon suggesting execution of SU notice effect Screen diagram illustrating the movement route of an icon that suggests execution of a pseudo-continuous notice effect A screen to explain a specific example of the notice suggestion effect Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a suggestion area | region selection table Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a suggestion content selection table The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The flowchart which shows an example of the interruption process performed in the game control board 100 A block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the main RAM 103 and an example of various information stored in the main RAM 103 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in step S217 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the interruption process performed in the production control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S103 of FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S111 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection processing in step S114 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the notice effect pattern selection process in step S115 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the movement effect pattern selection processing in step S116 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of suggestion region selection processing in step S41 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of suggestion image selection processing in step S42 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the destination selection process in step S43 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the movement route selection process in step S44 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the interruption process performed in the image sound control board 140 46 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S610 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the interruption process performed in the lamp control board 150 The screen figure for demonstrating the example of a structure of the display area in 2nd Embodiment, and the selection screen displayed during a movement effect Explanatory drawing which illustrates the flow of the high suggestion effect in 2nd Embodiment The screen figure for demonstrating the specific example of the reliability suggestion effect in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the interruption process performed in the image sound control board 140 52 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S6100 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation effect start processing in step S6130 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the changing process in step S8100 of FIG. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of a movement effect

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

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

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

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

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects by rotating while causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. The effect key 27 includes, for example, an up key and a down key for moving the cursor displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the up and down direction, and a left key and a right key for moving in the left and right direction. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

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

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a special symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or a determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

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

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying a special symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The round indicator 48 displays the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 that is opened and closed during the jackpot game as the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. .

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

[Game state of pachinko machine 1]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a “normal gaming state”, a “probability gaming state”, a “latent gaming state”, and a “short-time gaming state”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the gaming state by setting a probability variable gaming flag and a short-time gaming flag stored in a main RAM 103 (see FIG. 25) described later.

  Here, the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF” when the special symbol determination is performed with a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399) that the jackpot probability determined to be a jackpot, and conversely, the jackpot probability is This flag is set to “ON” when the special symbol determination is performed with a relatively high probability (for example, 1/40).

  The short-time game flag is set to “OFF” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in a state where it is difficult to win the game ball at the second start port 12, and conversely, the game ball wins the second start port 12. This flag is set to “ON” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in an easy state.

  Specifically, when the short-time game flag is set to “OFF”, the following control is performed. That is, the normal symbol determination is performed with a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12) that it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened. In addition, the normal symbol variation time is controlled to a relatively long time (for example, 25 seconds). Further, the opening time of the second start port 12 when it is determined to open the second start port 12 is controlled to be a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  On the other hand, when the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, the following control is performed. That is, the probability that it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened is controlled to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12). In addition, the normal symbol variation time is controlled to a relatively short time (for example, 2 seconds). Further, the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is controlled to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  Further, when the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, the variation time of the special symbol is easily set to a relatively short time compared to the case where the short-time game flag is set to “OFF”.

  When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the “normal gaming state”, both the probability variation gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag are set to “OFF”. For this reason, it can be said that the “normal game state” is a low probability state and a non-time-short state regarding the special symbol determination.

  Further, when the gaming state is controlled to the “probability changing gaming state”, both the probability changing gaming flag and the short time gaming flag are set to “ON”. Therefore, it can be said that the “probability game state” is a high-probability state and a short-time state with respect to special symbol determination.

  Further, when the gaming state is controlled to the “hidden gaming state”, the probability variation gaming flag is set to “ON” and the time-saving gaming flag is set to “OFF”. For this reason, it can be said that the “latent gaming state” is a high-probability state and a non-time-short state regarding the special symbol determination.

  Further, when the gaming state is controlled to the “short-time gaming state”, the probability variation gaming flag is set to “OFF” and the short-time gaming flag is set to “ON”. Therefore, it can be said that the “short-time gaming state” is a low-probability state and a short-time state with respect to special symbol determination.

[Description of various productions]
Hereinafter, various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described.

(Variation production)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12), a special symbol determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game. Then, in the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed. On the other hand, in the liquid crystal display device 5, a variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed as the special symbol is variably displayed, and the special symbol is specially displayed as the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The display is stopped in a manner indicating the determination result of the symbol determination.

  Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays, for example, three columns (left column, middle column, and right column) of decorative symbols composed of a number sequence in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction. ing. When the special symbol variable display starts, the left symbol, the left symbol, the middle symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, the right symbol, scroll from top to bottom, for example. It is displayed in a variable manner. Thereafter, as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are displayed on the effective line (for example, one horizontal line). The stop display is made to notify whether the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” or “lost”. For example, as the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42), the same decorative symbol is displayed on the active line as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. Stop and be notified of "big hit". On the other hand, for example, as the losing symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), three decorative symbols that do not become a doublet are left symbol, middle symbol, and It stops on the active line as a right symbol and “losing” is notified.

(Reach production)
During such a variation effect, a so-called reach effect may be performed. Specifically, before all the decorative symbols are stopped, first, for example, the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line. Here, the “pseudo stop” is to slightly move the decorative design so as to swing on the effective line in order to make it appear as if the decorative design is stopped. Reach is established by the pseudo stop of the same symbol. After reaching the reach, a reach effect is given to give the player a sense of expectation that three identical decorative symbols will be available.

  In addition, when a different decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped during the variation effect, the reach is not established and the reach effect is not performed. For example, in the main ROM 102 (described later), a reach determination table (not shown) that is used to determine whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that there is a loss at the start of the variable symbol display of special symbols. Is stored in advance for each gaming state. In the reach determination table, the determination value for comparing with the value (reach random number) for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect when it is determined to be lost at the start of the variation display of the special symbol is that the reach effect is performed. The determination result or the determination result that the reach effect is not performed is assigned. For example, in the reach determination table in the normal gaming state, 10% of the determination value compared with the value of the reach random number is assigned to the “reach with effect”, and the remaining 90% is assigned to the “reach without effect”. Yes. For example, the main CPU 101 (described later) determines the reach random number acquired when the game ball has won the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12) as a trigger in the reach determination table. It is determined whether to perform the presence effect or the non-reach effect based on which of the determination values matches.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, three types of reach effects, that is, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and an SPSP reach effect, are prepared as the special symbol variation display.

  Here, the normal reach effect is a reach effect that is easily selected when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively short time. For this reason, it can be said that the normal reach production is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low. In addition, although detailed description is omitted, there is a case where it develops into an SP reach production or an SPSP reach production in the middle or at the end of the normal reach production.

  SP reach production is when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “lost” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively long time Reach production that is easy to select. Note that the SP reach effect is more easily selected in the case of “losing” than in the case where the result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”. For this reason, it can be said that the SP reach production is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is medium. Although detailed description is omitted, there are cases where the SP reach reach effect is developed in the middle or at the end of the SP reach effect.

  SPSP reach production is selected when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit or when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “lost” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively long time It is easy to reach. Note that the SPSP reach effect is more easily selected in the case of “big hit” than in the case where the result of the special symbol determination is “lost”. For this reason, it can be said that the SPSP reach production is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high.

(Notice production)
In addition, various notice effects may be performed during the changing effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol. The notice effect includes, for example, a pseudo continuous notice effect, a step-up notice effect (hereinafter abbreviated as “SU notice effect”), a line notice effect, and the like.

  The quasi-continuous notice effect is an effect that makes it appear as if the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times by repeatedly executing the decorative symbol variation display and the pseudo stop during the one-time variation display of the special symbol. In this pseudo-continuous notice effect, the degree of reliability of the jackpot is suggested depending on how many stations will eventually develop.

  The SU notice effect is an effect that can be developed stepwise up to a predetermined number of steps up to a predetermined number of steps (for example, “5”) as an upper limit. In this SU notice effect, for example, the degree of reliability for the jackpot is suggested depending on to which stage it finally develops.

  The serif notice effect is, for example, an effect in which a character emits a predetermined serif. In this serif notice effect, the reliability of the jackpot is suggested by the type of the character emitting the serif, the content of the serif, the color and size of the character indicating the serif, and the like.

[Pending special symbol judgment]
By the way, when the special symbol is variably displayed, or when a big hit game is being played, even if a new game ball wins the first starting port 11, the first special symbol determination and It is not possible to immediately execute the special symbol variation display. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the first special symbol determination and the special symbol variation display cannot be executed immediately even if a game ball wins the first starting port 11, a range not exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 4), the special symbol determination is suspended, and the number of retained symbols is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 43. The same applies to the second special symbol determination. When both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are suspended, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination.

[Overview of icon movement effects]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the hold icon related to the hold of the first special symbol determination is moved from the hold area 50A (see FIG. 4), and the icon is moved to the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53. An “icon movement effect” is performed that suggests the reliability of the jackpot and the content of the effect executed during the variable effect. When performing the movement effect of this icon, first, reach is performed during the variable display of the first special symbol based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination (in the other embodiments, the preliminary determination result of the first special symbol determination). When performing a presence or non-reach effect, when performing a reach effect, under what scenario a reach effect is performed, whether various notice effects are performed, and when a notice effect is performed The manner in which the notice effect is performed is determined. Based on these determination results, the destination of the icon, the icon movement pattern, the contents of the effect suggested by the icon, and the like are determined, and the icon movement effect is performed based on these determination results. Hereinafter, the icon movement effect will be described in detail.

[First Suggestion Area Configuration]
Hereinafter, the area on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a screen diagram for explaining a first suggestion region configuration related to the high suggestion region 52 and the low suggestion region 53.

  During the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 41, three regions of the reserved region 50, the high suggestion region 52, and the low suggestion region 53 are formed as illustrated in FIG. . Here, the holding area 50 is an area in which a holding icon indicating that the first special symbol determination is held is displayed. The high suggestion area 52 moves when the hold icon is determined to be relatively high based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon moved from the hold area 50. This is an area where there is a possibility. The low suggestion area 53 is moved when the possibility of jackpot is relatively low based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon moved from the hold area 50. This is an area where there is a possibility.

  Since the first special symbol determination is not held after the first special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the hold area 50 is executed, the first special symbol determination is executed. Accordingly, it is not appropriate to call an icon moved from the holding area 50 as a holding icon.

  For this reason, in the following description, the icons displayed in the holding area 50 are called “holding icons”, the holding icons moved outside the holding area 50 are called “similar icons”, and these icons are collectively called. It is simply called an “icon”.

  In addition, the reserved area 50, the high suggestion area 52, and the low suggestion area 53 are not explicitly partitioned from other areas in the present embodiment, but in other embodiments, these areas and An effect image that divides each area may be displayed so that the player can easily identify the other areas.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holds for the first special symbol determination is set to “4”. For this reason, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the reserved area 50 includes four areas, ie, a reserved area 50A, a reserved area 50B, a reserved area 50C, and a reserved area 50D, in order to display four reserved icons. It is configured. In the present embodiment, a gear image simulating a spur gear is displayed on the display screen, and the adjacent four tooth gap portions in the gear image correspond to the reserved areas 50A to 50D.

  Each time the first special symbol determination is put on hold in the hold area 50, hold icons are displayed in the order of the hold area 50A, the hold area 50B, the hold area 50C, and the hold area 50D. Specifically, when the first special symbol determination is held in a state where the first special symbol determination is not held, a hold icon is displayed in the hold area 50A. When the first special symbol determination is further suspended, a suspension icon is displayed in the suspension area 50B.

  For example, when the number of holds in the first special symbol determination indicated by the first special symbol hold indicator 43 is “2”, one hold icon is displayed in each of the hold areas 50A and 50B. Further, for example, when the number of holds in the first special symbol determination indicated by the first special symbol hold indicator 43 is “4”, one hold icon is displayed in each of the hold areas 50A to 50D.

  Thus, since the number of hold icons equal to the number of hold numbers of the first special symbol determination indicated by the first special symbol hold indicator 43 is displayed in the hold area 50, the player holds the hold of the first special symbol determination. Numbers can be easily recognized.

  For example, when the first special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon (hereinafter, referred to as “first icon”) displayed in the hold area 50 </ b> A in a state where four hold icons are displayed in the hold area 50 is digested. The hold icon is shifted. Specifically, since the number of holdings decreases by “1” with the execution of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the first icon, the first special symbol display 41 starts to display the variation of the special symbol. Accordingly, the first icon is shifted (moved) from the holding area 50A to the passing area 51 that is outside the holding area 50, and the holding icons displayed in the holding areas 50B to 50D are held from the holding area 50B. The area 50A is shifted from the reserved area 50C to the reserved area 50B, and from the reserved area 50D to the reserved area 50C.

  The similar icon moved from the reserved area 50 </ b> A finally reaches the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 through the passage area 51. Among such icon movement effects, a series of effects until the arrival at the high suggestion area 52 is referred to as a “high suggestion effect”, and a series of effects until the arrival at the low suggestion area 53 is referred to as a “low suggestion effect”. May be called.

  If it is determined that the possibility of jackpot is relatively low based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the similar icon, the similar icon is likely to arrive at the low suggestion region 53. For example, the low suggestion region 53 may include a low suggestion region 53A (see FIG. 4). When the similar icon arrives at any one area (for example, the low suggestion area 53A) of the low suggestion area 53, the similar icon is immediately deleted from the display screen. That is, when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low, for example, the similar icon disappears from the display screen so as to fall down through the passage area 51 and the low suggestion area 53A.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the possibility of jackpot is relatively high based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the similar icon, the similar icon is likely to arrive at the high suggestion area 52. The high suggestion region 52 may be configured to include, for example, four regions of a high suggestion region 53A, a high suggestion region 53B, a high suggestion region 53C, and a high suggestion region 53D (see FIG. 4). After the similar icon arrives at any one area (for example, the high suggestion area 52A) of the high suggestion area 52 and is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), the first special symbol corresponding to the similar icon changes. Before the display ends (in this embodiment, before reach is established), the display screen is erased. In the following description, an area where a similar icon finally arrives is called a “destination”.

  As a suggestion image, the first suggestion image is displayed immediately below the high suggestion region 52 in FIG. This suggestion image will be described in detail later.

  Further, here, a case has been described in which the number of regions included in the high suggestion region 52 is “4” and the number of regions included in the low suggestion region 53 is “1”. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of suggestion region configurations are prepared for the high suggestion region 52 and the low suggestion region 53, and the number of regions included in these suggestion region configurations is variable.

  In other embodiments, for example, the number of regions included in the high suggestion region 52 may not be “4”, and the number of regions included in the high suggestion region 52 may be unchanged.

[Moving route of icon in first suggestion area configuration]
Hereinafter, the moving route of the icon will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is a screen diagram illustrating an icon movement route in the first suggestion region configuration.

(When high suggestion area 52B is the destination)
When the high suggestion effect is performed, a suggestion image selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 43) for selecting a suggestion image to be described later is performed. FIG. 5A illustrates a state where the first suggestion image is selected. When the first suggestion image is selected in the suggestion image selection process, a first suggestion region configuration is formed. Here, the first suggestion region configuration means that four high suggestion regions 52A are selected by selecting a first suggestion image (see, for example, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 13, etc.) consisting of one suggestion image. The high suggestion region 52 including ˜52D and the low suggestion region 53 including one low suggestion region 53A refer to a display region configuration in the arrangement illustrated in FIG.

  When the first suggestion image is selected as described above, a destination selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 44) for selecting a destination where the icon 54 finally arrives is performed. Here, for example, when the high suggestion area 52B is selected as the destination (see FIG. 5A), a movement route selection process for selecting a movement route for moving the icon 54 from the reserved area 50A to the high suggestion area 52B. (See FIG. 41 and FIG. 45). A plurality of movement routes (for example, movement routes 541 and 542 illustrated in FIG. 5A) are prepared as movement routes for moving the icon 54 from the holding area 50A to the high suggestion area 52B. One of the travel routes is selected by the route selection process.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5A, the moving route 541 is a moving route in which the icon 54 linearly moves to the left on the first suggestion image via the passage area 51 (see FIG. 4). . On the other hand, in the movement route 542, the icon 54 temporarily moves to the bottom of the low suggestion area 53A (see FIG. 4) via the passage area 51 and disappears from the display screen. It is a travel route that rides on one suggestion image and then moves linearly leftward on the first suggestion image.

  In addition to the travel routes 541 and 542 illustrated in FIG. 5A, the travel route of the icon 54 whose destination is the high suggestion region 52B in the first suggestion region configuration is the travel route 547 (FIG. 14). (See (C)).

(When the low suggestion area 53A is the destination)
When the low suggestion effect is performed, if the first suggestion image is selected in the suggestion image selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 43), the first suggestion region configuration is formed as illustrated in FIG. 5B. Is done. As described above, when the first suggestion image is selected, for example, the low suggestion region 53A (see FIG. 5 (FIG. 5)) is selected by the destination selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 44) for selecting the destination where the icon 56 finally arrives. B)) may be selected as the destination. Then, when the low suggestion area 53A is selected as the destination, the icon 56 is moved from the reserved area 50A to the low suggestion by the movement route selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 45) as illustrated in FIG. 5B. For example, the movement route 561 may be selected as the movement route to be moved to the region 53A.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5B, the movement route 561 is a movement route in which the icon 56 moves so as to fall to the low suggestion region 53A via the passage region 51 (see FIG. 4). The icon 56 moved by the movement route 561 continues to move downward without staying in the low suggestion area 53A, and is finally deleted from the display screen.

[Second Suggestion Area Configuration]
Hereinafter, the second suggestion region configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a screen diagram for explaining a second suggestion region configuration related to the high suggestion region 52 and the low suggestion region 53.

  In FIG. 4, when the first suggestion image is selected, the high suggestion region 52 includes four regions of high suggestion regions 52 </ b> A to 52 </ b> D, and the low suggestion region 53 includes one low suggestion region 53 </ b> A. A case where one suggestion region configuration is formed has been described. On the other hand, when the second suggestion image is selected in the suggestion image selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 43), the second suggestion region configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 is formed. Here, the second suggestion image located below the high suggestion region 52 includes a right image located immediately below the high suggestion region 52A and a left image located directly below the high suggestion regions 52B to 52D. Has been.

  The second suggestion region configuration is different from the first suggestion region configuration in that the high suggestion region 52 includes four high suggestion regions 52A to 52D and the low suggestion region 53 includes the low suggestion region 53A. Although common, the low suggestion region 53 is different from the first suggestion region configuration in that two low suggestion regions 53B and 53C are included. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the low suggestion region 53A, a low suggestion region 53B is provided between the left image and the right image, and a low suggestion region 53C is provided on the left side of the left image. This is different from the first suggestion region configuration.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the low suggestion effect is performed, the low suggestion region 53B or the low suggestion region 53C may be selected as the destination instead of the low suggestion region 53A.

[Movement route of icons in the second suggestion area configuration]
Hereinafter, an icon movement route in the second suggestion region configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a screen diagram illustrating an icon movement route in the second suggestion region configuration.

(When the high suggestion area 52D is the destination)
When the high suggestion effect is performed, when the second suggestion image is selected in the suggestion image selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 43), the second suggestion region configuration is formed as illustrated in FIG. 7A. Is done. As described above, when the second suggestion image is selected, for example, the high suggestion region 52D may be selected as the destination by the destination selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 44) (see FIG. 7A). ). Then, when the high suggestion area 52D is selected as the destination, the icon 54 is highly suggested from the reserved area 50A by the movement route selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 45) as illustrated in FIG. 7A. For example, the movement route 543 may be selected as the movement route to be moved to the region 52D.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the movement route 543 moves to the bottom of the low suggestion area 53A and disappears from the display screen after the icon 54 passes through the low suggestion area 53A (see FIG. 6). Immediately after that, it appears again in the display screen and rides on the right side image constituting the second suggestion image, and then moves linearly in the left direction on the right side image. Then, when passing through the low suggestion region 53B and the low suggestion region 53C (see FIG. 6), erasure and reappearance are repeated in the same manner as described above.

(When the low suggestion area 53B is the destination)
When the low suggestion effect is performed, when the second suggestion image is selected in the suggestion image selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 43), the second suggestion region configuration is formed as illustrated in FIG. 7B. Is done. As described above, when the second suggestion image is selected, for example, the low suggestion region 53B may be selected as the destination by the destination selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 44) (see FIG. 7B). ). When the low suggestion area 53B is selected as the current lowland, the icon 56 is displayed as a low suggestion from the reserved area 50A as illustrated in FIG. 7B by the movement route selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 45). For example, the movement route 562 may be selected as the movement route to be moved to the region 53B.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the moving route 562 moves to the bottom of the low suggestion region 53A and disappears from the display screen after the icon 56 passes through the low suggestion region 53A (see FIG. 6). Immediately after that, it appears in the display screen again and rides on the right side image constituting the second suggestion image, and then moves on the right side image linearly in the left direction and then moves down to the low suggestion region 53B. It is a moving route. The icon 56 moved by the movement route 562 continues to move downward without staying in the low suggestion area 53B, and is finally erased from the display screen.

(Comparison between travel route 543 and travel route 562)
When the movement route 543 of the icon 54 related to the high suggestion effect (see FIG. 7A) is compared with the movement route 562 of the icon 56 related to the low suggestion effect (see FIG. 7B), the following is performed. I can say that. That is, the travel route 543 and the travel route 562 share at least part of the travel route. Specifically, as illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the icon 54 and the icon 56 are moved in the same manner until the movement on the right side image constituting the second suggestion image is completed. After moving on the route and finishing moving on the right image, the destination branches. In this way, by sharing a part of the travel route with respect to the high suggestion effect and the low suggestion effect, it is determined whether the icon finally moves to the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53. Cannot be easily recognized. For this reason, it can suppress effectively that the interest property of the suggestion production using an icon falls.

  FIG. 7 illustrates the case where the travel route 543 and the travel route 562 are partway together and the rest is different, but the travel route is different partway and becomes common from the middle and finally branches. You may employ | adopt the structure which goes. By adopting such a movement route, the icon moved to the low suggestion area 53 is restored and arrives at the high suggestion area 52. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game while holding a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

[Third suggestion area configuration]
Hereinafter, the third suggestion region configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a screen diagram for explaining a third suggestion region configuration related to the high suggestion region 52 and the low suggestion region 53.

  In FIG. 6, when the second suggestion image is selected, the high suggestion region 52 includes four regions of high suggestion regions 52A to 52D, and the low suggestion region 53 includes three regions of low suggestion regions 53A to 53C. The case where the 2nd suggestion area | region structure which contains is formed was demonstrated. In contrast, when the third suggestion image is selected in the suggestion image selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 43), the third suggestion region configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 is formed. Here, the third suggestion image located below the high suggestion region 52 includes a lower right image displayed immediately below the high suggestion region 52A, a lower left image displayed immediately below the high suggestion regions 52C and 52D, And an upper image displayed directly below the suggestion area 52E.

  The third suggestion region configuration is the second suggestion in that the high suggestion region 52 includes three high suggestion regions 52A, 52C, and 52D, and the low suggestion region 53 includes the low suggestion region 53A. Common to the area configuration. However, it differs from the second suggestion region configuration in that the high suggestion region 52 includes the high suggestion region 52E and the low suggestion region 53 includes the low suggestion region 53D. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a high suggestion region 52E is provided immediately below the upper image instead of the high suggestion region 52B, and a lower left image and a lower right image are replaced with the low suggestion regions 53B and 53C. The low suggestion region 53D is provided between the second suggestion region configuration. Further, the third suggestion region configuration is also different from the first suggestion region configuration.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the high suggestion effect is performed, the high suggestion region 52E may be selected as the destination instead of the high suggestion regions 52A, 52C, and 52D.

  When the low suggestion effect is performed, the low suggestion region 53D may be selected as the destination instead of the low suggestion region 53A.

[Movement route of icons in the third suggestion area configuration]
Hereinafter, an icon movement route in the third suggestion region configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 9. Here, FIG. 9 is a screen diagram illustrating an icon movement route in the third suggestion region configuration.

(When the high suggestion area 52C is the destination)
When the third suggestion image is selected in the suggestion image selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 43) when the high suggestion effect is performed, the third suggestion region configuration is as illustrated in FIG. 9A. It is formed. As described above, when the third suggestion image is selected, for example, the high suggestion region 52C may be selected as the destination by the destination selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 44) (see FIG. 9A). ). Then, when the high suggestion area 52C is selected as the destination, the icon 54 is highly suggested from the reserved area 50A as illustrated in FIG. 9A by the movement route selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 45). For example, the movement route 544 may be selected as the movement route to be moved to the region 52C.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9A, in the moving route 544, the icon 54 moves to the left above the low suggestion area 53A (see FIG. 8) and overcomes the lower right image constituting the third suggestion image. After that, the travel route is on the lower left image.

  In addition to the travel route 544 illustrated in FIG. 9A, the travel route of the icon 54 whose destination is the high suggestion region 52C in the third suggestion region configuration is the travel route 552 (FIG. 20 ( B) see).

(When the low suggestion area 53D is the destination)
When the third suggestion image is selected in the suggestion image selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 43) when the low suggestion effect is performed, the third suggestion region configuration is formed as illustrated in FIG. 9B. Is done. As described above, when the third suggestion image is selected, for example, the low suggestion region 53D may be selected as the destination by the destination selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 44). Then, when the low suggestion area 53D is selected as the destination, the icon 56 is displayed as a low suggestion from the reserved area 50A as illustrated in FIG. 9B by the movement route selection process (see FIGS. 41 and 45). For example, the movement route 563 may be selected as the movement route to be moved to the region 53D.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9B, the moving route 563 moves to the low suggestion region 53 </ b> D after the icon 56 moves to the left on the lower right image via the passage region 51 and passes over the lower right image. It is a moving route that moves to fall. The icon 56 moved by the movement route 563 continues to move downward without staying in the low suggestion region 53D, and is finally deleted from the display screen.

(Comparison between travel route 544 and travel route 563)
When the movement route 544 of the icon 54 related to the high suggestion effect (see FIG. 7A) is compared with the movement route 563 of the icon 56 related to the low suggestion effect (see FIG. 7B), the following is performed. I can say that. In other words, the travel route 544 and the travel route 563 share at least a part of the travel route. Specifically, the icon 54 and the icon 56 are the same until moving over the lower right image constituting the third suggestion image, as illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B. After moving on the moving route and finishing moving on the lower right image, the moving destination branches. In this way, by sharing a part of the travel route with respect to the high suggestion effect and the low suggestion effect, it is determined whether the icon finally moves to the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53. Cannot be easily recognized. For this reason, it can suppress effectively that the interest property of the suggestion production using an icon falls.

[Flow of icon movement effects]
Next, the flow of icon movement effects will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the flow of icon movement effects in the present embodiment.

  When the first special symbol determination corresponding to the reserved icon (first icon) displayed in the reserved area 50A is executed, the first special symbol display 41 on the first special symbol display 41 and the liquid crystal display device 5 The decorative symbol variation display on the display screen is started (see FIG. 10A).

  As described above, when the variable display of the symbol is started, a process of updating the suggestion image located below the high suggestion region 52 may be performed (see FIG. 10B). In some cases, the display of the suggestion image during the symbol change related to the previous first special symbol determination may be continued without updating the display.

  When the suggestion image is updated, the hold icon displayed in the hold area 50A starts to move to the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 as a similar icon (see FIGS. 10C and 10D). .

  The similar icon that has started moving to the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 finally arrives at the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 (see FIGS. 10E and 10F). That is, in the icon movement effect, a pattern in which a similar icon starts moving to the high suggestion area 52 and finally arrives in the high suggestion area 52 and a similar icon starts moving to the high suggestion area 52. The pattern that finally arrives at the low suggestion area 53, the pattern that the similar icon starts to move to the low suggestion area 53 and finally arrives at the high suggestion area 52, and the movement that the similar icon moves to the low suggestion area 53 And finally arrive at the low suggestion region 53.

  As described above, the movement pattern that arrives at the high suggestion region 52 includes a pattern in which the similar icon finally arrives at the high suggestion region 52 after starting to move to the low suggestion region 53. For this reason, it is possible to effectively increase the expectation of the player who has been decreasing the expectation for the jackpot when the similar icon starts moving to the low suggestion region 53.

  When the similar icon finally arrives at the high suggestion area 52 (see FIG. 10E), the first special corresponding to the similar icon is determined by the position where the similar icon arrives (that is, the destination) and the suggestion image. Information related to effects performed during the variable display of symbols is suggested. The suggestion of this information will be described in detail later.For example, the type of reach effect performed during the variable display is suggested, the reliability of the effect performed during the variable display is suggested, or during the variable display The type of notice effect to be performed is suggested.

  Therefore, based on the arrival of the similar icon in the high suggestion area 52, the player has a relatively high possibility that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the similar icon is “big hit”. Can be easily recognized, and it is possible to enjoy the variation effect more by obtaining information regarding the effect performed during the variable display.

  When the similar icon arrives at the high suggestion area 52 and the above information is suggested, the similar icon is deleted from the display screen (see FIG. 10G). Since the high suggestion effect is performed when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high, in most cases, the reach is established after the deletion of the similar icon (see FIG. 10H). After the reach is established and the reach effect is executed (see FIG. 10I), the first special symbol determination corresponding to the erased similar icon is performed by stopping and displaying the first special symbol and the decorative symbol. The result is notified (see FIG. 10 (J)).

  On the other hand, when the similar icon finally arrives at the low suggestion area 53 (see FIG. 10F), the similar icon continues to move downward without remaining in the low suggestion area 53 and is erased from the display screen ( (See FIG. 10 (K)). In this case, the information regarding the production performed during the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the similar icon is not suggested.

  For this reason, the player has a relatively low possibility that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the similar icon is “losing” based on the arrival of the similar icon in the low suggestion area 53. May be recognized, and there may be cases where the fluctuating effects can be enjoyed while holding the hope of one.

  When the similar icon arrives at the low suggestion area 53 and is erased from the display screen, since the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low, in most cases, the first icon corresponding to the similar icon erased without reaching reach is established. The determination result of the special symbol determination is notified (see FIG. 10 (J)).

  Even when the similar icon arrives at the low suggestion area 53 and is erased from the display screen (see FIG. 10K), reach may be established and reach production may be executed (FIG. 10). (See (H)). In addition, a jackpot may be notified as a determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the deleted similar icon that arrived at the low suggestion region 53 (FIGS. 10K, 10H to 10J). reference).

  In this embodiment, when a similar icon arrives at the high suggestion area 52, the case where the similar icon is erased before reach establishment will be described. However, in another embodiment, the similar icon is erased after reach establishment. May be.

  In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which when a similar icon arrives at the low suggestion area, the similar icon is erased from the display screen without remaining in the low suggestion area 53. In another embodiment, if the change display of the first special symbol corresponding to the similar icon is not completed, the similar icon may be displayed after being displayed in the low suggestion area 53 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) and then deleted. Good.

[Specific examples of low suggestion effects]
Next, a specific example of the low suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 11 is a screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the low suggestion effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 11A, as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a state in which four decorative icons are displayed in the reserved area 50 (see FIG. 4), the reserved area is displayed. The first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon displayed on 50A (see FIG. 4) is executed, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the variation display of the decorative symbol is started (FIG. 11). (See (B) and FIG. 10 (A)). As a result, the suggestion image may be updated (see FIGS. 11B and 10B).

  As the first special symbol variation display corresponding to the earliest icon is started, an effect display in which the gear image rotates one step counterclockwise is performed (see FIGS. 11B and 11C). Thus, an effect display is performed in which the earliest icon is sent from the holding area 50A to the passing area 51 (see FIG. 4), and the earliest icon is displayed as a similar icon to the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 (see FIG. 4). Is started (see FIGS. 10C and 10D).

  In the case of the low suggestion effect, the similar icon (first icon) that has started moving from the reserved area 50A due to the rotation of the gear image is quickly deleted when it arrives at the low suggestion area 53 (53A) (FIG. 11B )-(E), FIG. 10 (F) and (K) reference).

  As described above, when the low suggestion effect of moving the similar icon to the low suggestion region 53 is performed, the reach is not established in most cases, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating “losing”. As a result, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the display screen in a display mode that shows a losing eye (see FIGS. 11F and 10J).

  On the other hand, even when the low suggestion effect of moving the similar icon to the low suggestion region 53 is performed, the reach effect may be established and the reach effect may be executed (FIGS. 11G and 11H). FIG. 10 (H) and (I)).

  In addition, since the low suggestion effect tends to be performed when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low, when the reach is established after the low suggestion effect is performed, the normal reach effect is likely to be performed. SP reach production and SPSP reach production are difficult to perform.

  As described above, when the reach effect is executed after the low suggestion effect is performed, the three special symbols are often displayed as the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating “losing”. Is stopped and displayed on the display screen (see FIGS. 11I and 10J).

  Even if the low suggestion effect is performed, the jackpot may be notified as a result of the reach effect performed after that.

[Specific examples of high suggestion effects]
Next, a specific example of the high suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the high suggestion effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12 (A), as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a state in which four decorative icons are displayed in the reserved area 50 (see FIG. 4), the reserved area is displayed. The first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon displayed on 50A (see FIG. 4) is executed, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the variation display of the decorative symbol is started (FIG. 12). (See (B) and FIG. 10 (A)). As a result, the suggestion image may be updated (see FIGS. 12B and 10B).

  As the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest icon is started, an effect display in which the gear image rotates one step counterclockwise is performed (see FIGS. 12B and 12C). Thereby, the effect display in which the earliest icon is sent out from the holding area 50A to the passing area 51 (see FIG. 4) is performed, and the movement of the earliest icon is started (see FIGS. 10C and 10D).

  In the case of the high suggestion effect, the similar icon (first icon) that has started moving from the reserved area 50A due to the rotation of the gear image finally arrives at, for example, the high suggestion area 52C (see FIG. 4) (FIG. 12B). ) To (E), see FIG. 10 (E)).

  As described above, the similar icon that has arrived at the high suggestion area 52C is erased from the display screen when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses in the high suggestion area 52C (see FIGS. 12F and 10G). Reach is established (see FIGS. 12G and 10H). When reach is established, it develops into reach production (see FIGS. 12 (H) and 10 (I)), but when reach is established after completion of the high suggestion production, high reliability such as SP reach production or SPSP reach production is achieved. Reach production is easy.

  Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating “big hit” after such reach production is performed, the same middle symbol as the reach symbol is stopped on the active line, and “big hit” is displayed. Is notified (see FIGS. 12I and 10J). On the other hand, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating “losing”, the middle symbol different from the reach symbol stops on the active line, and “losing” is notified (FIG. 12 (J )reference).

[Reach suggestion]
Hereinafter, the reach suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a screen diagram for explaining a reach type suggestion image. FIG. 14 is a screen diagram illustrating a moving route of icons suggesting reach types. FIG. 15 is a screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the reach suggesting effect.

  Here, the reach suggestion effect is a high suggestion effect that suggests one of the types of reach effects that are executed during the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the icon related to the movement effect. In this embodiment, there are three types of reach production: normal reach production, SP reach production, and SPSP reach production, and the reach type suggestion image (see FIG. 13) and the position where the similar icon arrives (that is, the destination). ) Suggests to the player the type of reach effect to be executed during the variation display.

  When it is determined to execute the high suggestion effect as the icon movement effect (see FIGS. 41 and 42), the reach suggestion effect may be selected as the high suggestion effect (see FIGS. 41 and 43). Specifically, there are three types of high suggestion effects in this embodiment, a reach suggestion effect, a reliability suggestion effect, and a notice suggestion effect, and a reach suggestion effect is selected from these three types of high suggestion effects. May be. When the reach suggestion effect is selected in this way, the reach type suggestion image is selected, and the reach type suggestion image is displayed (see FIG. 13). Thereby, the above-described first suggestion region configuration is formed.

  FIG. 13 illustrates a state where the first suggestion region configuration (see FIG. 4) is formed by selecting the reach type suggestion image. As illustrated in FIG. 13, the reach type suggestion image includes, in order from the right, a right portion including “normal” characters corresponding to a normal reach effect and a central portion including “SP” characters corresponding to an SP reach effect. And a left portion including the characters “SPSP” corresponding to the SPSP reach production.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the reach type suggestion image indicates a reach effect type whose reliability is relatively lower as it is closer to the reserved area 50A (for example, a normal reach effect), and the reliability is relative as it is farther from the reserved area 50A. It is configured to indicate a high reach production type (for example, SPSP reach production). The high suggestion areas 52A to 52D and the reach type suggestion image have the following positional relationship. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 13, the right side portion including the characters “normal” is located immediately below the high suggestion region 52A, and the center portion including the characters “SP” is directly below the high suggestion regions 52B and 52C. The left part including the characters “SPSP” is located immediately below the high suggestion region 52D.

(Suggestion of SPSP reach production)
For example, when the reach type suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, the high suggestion region 52D is selected as the destination of the icon, and the movement route 545 is selected as the movement route of the icon, it is exemplified in FIG. Thus, the icon 54 finally arrives at the high suggestion area 52D while bouncing.
The high suggestion region 52D is located immediately above the left portion including the characters “SPSP” in the reach type suggestion image. Therefore, the SPSP reach effect is performed after the reach is established after the similar icon is deleted from the high suggestion area 52D.

  In addition, when the execution of the “SPSP reach effect” is suggested by the reach suggestion effect, the SPSP reach effect is performed immediately after the reach is established, or the normal reach effect (or the SP reach effect) performed after the reach is established is developed. SPSP reach production will be performed.

(Indication of normal reach production)
For example, when the reach type suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, the high suggestion region 52A is selected as the destination of the icon, and the travel route 546 is selected as the travel route of the icon, it is exemplified in FIG. As described above, the icon 54 moves to the left so as to fly horizontally above the low suggestion region 53A, and then finally moves to the high suggestion region 52A with a movement rebounded on the wall.
The high suggestion region 52A is located immediately above the right side portion including the characters “normal” in the reach type suggestion image. For this reason, normal reach production is performed after reach is established after the similar icon is deleted from the high suggestion area 52A. After the normal reach production, the fluctuation production is finished without the reach production being developed, or the normal reach production is developed and the SP reach production or the SPSP reach production is performed. In this way, in the reach suggestion effect that suggests the normal reach effect, it is suggested that the final reach effect that informs the success is the normal reach effect, and the reach effect that is performed before developing into the final reach effect May be suggested to be a normal reach production. The same applies to the reach suggestion effect that suggests the SP reach effect described later.

  Thus, even if execution of the normal reach production is suggested, the player may develop from the normal reach production to the SP reach production or the SPSP reach production, so that the player performs the normal reach production with relatively low reliability for the jackpot. Even if it is suggested, you can enjoy the game without losing the expectation for the jackpot. In other words, it is possible to suppress the player from losing his expectation for the jackpot by suggesting the execution of the normal reach production.

(Suggestion of SP reach production)
For example, when the reach type suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, the high suggestion region 52B is selected as the destination of the icon, and the travel route 547 is selected as the travel route of the icon, it is exemplified in FIG. In this way, the icon 54 moves to the left so as to fly horizontally above the low suggestion region 53A, shows a movement that collides with an object that has moved from the left in the middle of the movement, and crashes. Arrive at the high suggestion area 52B.
The high suggestion region 52B is located immediately above the central portion including the character “SP” in the reach type suggestion image. For this reason, the SP reach effect is performed after the reach is established after the similar icon is deleted from the high suggestion area 52B.

  In addition, when the execution of the “SP reach production” is suggested by the reach suggestion production, the SP reach production is performed immediately after the reach is established, or the normal reach production performed after the reach is established and the SP reach production is performed. It will be broken. Then, after the SP reach effect, the reach effect is not developed and the variable effect is ended, or the SP reach effect is developed and the SPSP reach effect is performed.

  Although not shown in the figure, when the icon destination is selected as the high suggestion area 52C, the icon destination is selected as the high suggestion area 52B (see FIG. 14C). Similarly, execution of “SP reach production” is suggested.

(Specific examples of reach suggestions)
Next, a specific example of the reach suggesting effect will be described with reference to FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 15A, as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a state in which four decorative icons are displayed in the reserved area 50 (see FIG. 13), the reserved area is displayed. First special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon displayed on 50A (see FIG. 13) is executed, and the first special symbol variation display is started and the decorative symbol variation display is started (FIG. 13). 15 (B) and FIG. 10 (A)). FIG. 15A illustrates a state in which a red hold icon indicating that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high is displayed as the earliest icon.

  When the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest icon is started, the suggestion image may be updated (see FIGS. 15A and 15B and FIG. 10B). Specifically, as described above with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the reach type suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, and the reach type suggestion image is displayed during the previous variation display of the first special symbol. When the image is different from the image (the suggested image hatched in FIG. 15A), the suggested image is updated to the reach type suggested image (see FIGS. 15A and 15B).

  When the suggestion image is updated in this way, an effect display in which the gear image rotates one step counterclockwise is performed (see FIGS. 15B and 15C). Thereby, an effect display in which the earliest icon is sent out from the holding area 50A to the passing area 51 (see FIG. 13) is performed, and the earliest icon starts moving to the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 as a similar icon. (See FIGS. 10C and 10D).

  For example, when the high suggestion region 52D is selected as the destination of the similar icon, the similar icon moves on the reach type suggestion image (see FIG. 15D), and finally the high suggestion region 52D. Arrives (see FIGS. 15E and 10E). This suggests that the SPSP reach effect is performed after the similar icon is deleted.

  The similar icon that has arrived at the destination (here, the high suggestion area 52D) is deleted from the display screen when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since arrival (see FIGS. 15F and 10G). Since the execution of the SPSP reach effect is suggested here, the SPSP reach effect is performed after the reach is established during the decorative symbol variation display (see FIGS. 15G and 10H). (See FIGS. 15H and 10I).

  15 (G) and 15 (H) illustrate how the SPSP reach effect is started immediately after the reach is established, but the SPSP reach effect is achieved via the normal reach effect (or SP reach effect) after the reach is established. Sometimes it develops into

  As described above, when the SPSP reach effect is executed, the decorative symbol is displayed as the jackpot symbol (or the lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol corresponding to the similar icon deleted from the high suggestion region 52D. The display is stopped in a display mode that suggests a big hit (or lost), and the big hit (or lost) is notified (see FIGS. 15I and 15J and FIG. 10J).

[Reliability suggestion]
Hereinafter, the reliability suggesting effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a screen diagram illustrating a reliability suggestion image and a moving route of an icon indicating the reliability. FIG. 17 is a screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the reliability suggesting effect.

  Here, the reliability suggestion effect is equal to or less than a numerical value indicating the reliability of the jackpot of the effect (the effect composed of the change effect and the notice effect) performed during the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the icon related to the movement effect. It is a highly suggestive effect that suggests the value of.

  When it is determined to execute the high suggestion effect as the icon movement effect (see FIGS. 41 and 42), the reliability notice effect may be selected as the high suggestion effect (see FIGS. 41 and 43). That is, the reliability suggestion effect may be selected from the reach suggestion effect, the reliability suggestion effect, and the notice suggestion effect described later. When the reliability suggestion effect is selected in this way, a reliability suggestion image is displayed (see FIG. 16A). Thereby, the above-described first suggestion region configuration (see FIG. 4) is formed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 16A, the reliability suggestion image includes, for example, a gauge image displayed immediately below the high suggestion region 52, a flag image indicating a position where the reliability is 30%, and the reliability. The flag image indicates a position where the position is 55%, and the flag image indicates a position where the reliability is MAX (100%).

(I suggest that the reliability is 75%)
For example, when the reliability suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, the high suggestion region 52C is selected as the destination of the icon, and the travel route 548 is selected as the travel route of the icon, the icon is highly suggested from the reserved region 50A. Move to region 52C. At that time, the gauge of the reliability suggestion image accumulates in conjunction with the movement of the icon. And the reliability with respect to jackpot is suggested by the accumulation condition of the gauge when an icon arrives at the destination (here high suggestion area | region 52C). FIG. 16B illustrates a state where the reliability for the jackpot is suggested to be 75%.

(Specific example of reliability suggestion production)
Next, a specific example of the reliability suggesting effect will be described with reference to FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 17 (A), the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss in a state where four hold icons are displayed in the hold area 50 (see FIG. 16 (A)). The first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon displayed in the holding area 50A (see FIG. 16A) is executed, the first special symbol variation display is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. Is started (see FIG. 17B and FIG. 10A).

  When the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest icon is started, the suggestion image may be updated (see FIGS. 17A and 17B and FIG. 10B). Specifically, as described above with reference to FIG. 16, the reliability suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, and the reliability suggestion image is displayed during the previous variation display of the first special symbol (FIG. If the suggested image is different from the suggested image indicated by hatching in 17 (A), the suggested image is updated to a reliability-suggested image (see FIGS. 17A and 17B). For example, when the reach type suggestion image is displayed during the previous variation display of the first special symbol, and the reliability suggestion image is displayed during the current variation display of the first special symbol, the reach type suggestion image is displayed. Will be updated to the reliability suggestion image.

  When the suggestion image is updated in this way, an effect display in which the gear image rotates one step counterclockwise is performed (see FIGS. 17B and 17C). As a result, an effect display in which the earliest icon is sent from the holding area 50A to the passing area 51 (see FIG. 16A) is performed, and the earliest icon is moved to the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 as a similar icon. (See FIGS. 10C and 10D).

  For example, when the high suggestion area 52D is selected as the destination of the similar icon, the similar icon moves on the reliability suggestion image (see FIG. 17D), and finally the high suggestion area 52D. Arrives (see FIGS. 17E and 10E).

  In the process of moving the similar icon on the reliability suggestion image, a numerical value indicating the reliability corresponding to the position of the similar icon is displayed for the similar icon (see FIG. 17D). This numerical value continues to rise as the similar icon moves (see FIGS. 17D and 17E) until the similar icon arrives at the destination.

  As described above, when the reliability suggestion effect is performed, the gauge accumulation state of the gauge image constituting the reliability suggestion image when the similar icon reaches the destination and the numerical value attached to the similar icon This suggests the reliability for the jackpot (see FIG. 17E). Therefore, the player can easily recognize the reliability of the jackpot based on the arrival position of the similar icon (that is, the destination), the gauge accumulation of the gauge image, the final numerical value attached to the similar icon, etc. Is possible.

  The similar icon that has arrived at the destination (here, the high suggestion area 52D) is deleted from the display screen when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since arrival (see FIGS. 17F and 10G). Then, after the similar icon is deleted, reach is established (see FIGS. 17G and 10H), and for example, SPSP reach production is performed (FIGS. 17H and 10I). reference).

  FIGS. 17 (G) and (H) show that the SPSP reach production is started immediately after the reach is established, suggesting that the reliability for the jackpot is very high. There is a case where it develops to SPSP reach production through production (or SP reach production).

  As described above, when the reach effect is executed, the decorative symbol is a big hit as the jackpot symbol (or the lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol corresponding to the similar icon deleted from the high suggestion region 52D. The display is stopped in a display mode that suggests (or lost), and the jackpot (or lost) is notified (see FIGS. 17 (I) and (J) and FIG. 10 (J)).

  In addition, when a relatively low reliability (for example, 5%) is suggested by the reliability suggestion effect, it is difficult to develop into an SP reach effect or an SPSP reach effect. In most cases, a reach-less effect is performed. In many cases, a loss is notified, or a winning (bonus or loss) due to a normal reach effect is notified. However, in this embodiment, when a relatively low reliability (for example, 5%) is suggested by the reliability suggestion effect, a pattern that develops from a normal reach effect to an SP reach effect (or SPSP reach effect), or reach establishment Immediately after that, there is a pattern in which the SP reach production or the SPSP reach production starts, and a pattern that develops from the normal reach production to the SPSP reach production through the SP reach production. For this reason, even if a relatively low reliability is suggested by the reliability suggestion effect, the player can enjoy the game without completely losing the expectation for the jackpot.

  In addition, when a relatively high reliability (for example, 100%) is suggested by the reliability suggesting effect, it will eventually develop into an SPSP reach effect, and it will be easy to be notified of the jackpot, but from the normal reach effect to other reach There is a case where the jackpot is notified without developing into the production, or the jackpot is notified without developing from the SP reach production to the SPSP reach production. That is, when a relatively high reliability (for example, 100%) is suggested by the reliability suggesting effect, all patterns of the reach effect can occur. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a relatively high reliability is suggested by the reliability suggesting effect, the jackpot is notified by the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect having a lower reliability than the SPSP reach effect. Since an unexpected performance may be performed, it is possible to effectively improve interest.

[Indication suggestion]
Hereinafter, the notice suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a screen diagram for explaining a notice effect type suggestion image. FIG. 19 is a screen diagram illustrating a moving route of icons that suggest execution of a serif notice effect. FIG. 20 is a screen diagram illustrating a moving route of icons that suggest execution of the SU notice effect. FIG. 21 is a screen diagram illustrating a moving route of an icon suggesting execution of a pseudo continuous notice effect. FIG. 22 is a screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the notice suggestion effect.

  Here, the notice suggestion effect is a high suggestion effect suggesting one of the types of the notice effect performed during the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the icon related to the movement effect. For example, in the notice suggestion effect, execution of the line notice effect is suggested, execution of the SU notice effect is suggested, or execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect is suggested.

  When it is determined to execute the high suggestion effect as the icon movement effect (see FIGS. 41 and 42), the notice suggestion effect may be selected as the high suggestion effect (see FIGS. 41 and 43). That is, the notice suggestion effect may be selected from the reach suggestion effect, the reliability suggestion effect, and the notice suggestion effect. When the notice suggestion effect is selected in this way, a notice effect type suggestion image is displayed (see FIG. 18). Thereby, the above-described third suggestion region configuration (see FIG. 8) is formed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 18, for example, the preview effect type suggestion image is displayed immediately below the high suggestion regions 52 </ b> C and 52 </ b> D and the first image including the characters “serif” displayed immediately below the high suggestion region 52 </ b> A. The second image including the characters “SU” and the third image including the characters “pseudo-continuous” displayed immediately below the high suggestion area 52E.

  The first image including the words “Serif” corresponds to the serif notice effect of the notice effects, and when suggesting the execution of the serif notice effect, the high suggestion area 52A is selected as the destination of the icon. The

  The second image including the characters “SU” corresponds to the SU notice effect among the notice effects, and when suggesting the execution of the SU notice effect, the high suggestion region 52C or the high suggestion as the destination of the icon. Region 52D is selected.

  The third image including the characters “pseudo-ream” corresponds to the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the notice effects, and when suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the high suggestion area 52E as the destination of the icon. Is selected.

(Suggestion for line-up notice)
For example, when the notice effect type suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, the high suggestion region 52A is selected as the destination of the icon, and the travel route 549 is selected as the travel route of the icon, it is exemplified in FIG. As described above, the icon 54 moves from the holding area 50A to the left side through the passage area 51 (see FIG. 18), and finally arrives at the high suggestion area 52A.
The high suggestion area 52A is located immediately above the first image including the characters “serif” in the notice effect type suggestion image. For this reason, after the similar icon is erased from the high suggestion area 52A, a serif notice effect is performed.

  Although the case where the icon 54 moves along the movement route 549 to the high suggestion region 52A has been described here, the icon 54 may move along the movement route 550 to the high suggestion region 52A (FIG. 19B). )reference).

  Here, we explained the case of suggesting that the serif notice effect is executed during the fluctuating effect, but the suggestion of the serif notice effect is that the notice effect to be executed is only the serif notice effect and other notice effects are executed. There is no suggestion that it will not. For this reason, after the execution of the serif notice effect is suggested, other notice effects (for example, pseudo continuous notice effect, SU effect) may be performed together with the serif notice effect.

(Suggestion of SU notice effect)
For example, when the notice effect type suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, the high suggestion region 52C is selected as the destination of the icon, and the movement route 551 is selected as the movement route of the icon, it is exemplified in FIG. As described above, the icon 54 moves to the left above the low suggestion area 53A, and finally reaches the high suggestion area 52C after overcoming the first image including the characters “serif”.
The high suggestion area 52C is located immediately above the second image including the character “SU” in the notice effect type suggestion image. For this reason, after the similar icon is deleted from the high suggestion area 52C, the SU notice effect is performed.

  Although the case where the icon 54 moves along the movement route 551 to the high suggestion region 52C has been described here, the icon 54 may move along the movement route 552 to the high suggestion region 52C (FIG. 20B). )reference).

  Although not shown in the figure, when the destination of the icon is selected as the high suggestion area 52D, the same as when the destination of the icon is selected as the high suggestion area 52C (see FIG. 20). The execution of the SU notice effect is suggested.

  Here, a case has been described in which it is suggested that the SU notice effect is executed during the fluctuating effect, but the suggestion of the SU notice effect is only the SU notice effect that is executed and other notice effects are executed. There is no suggestion that it will not. For this reason, after the execution of the SU notice effect is suggested, another notice effect (for example, a serif notice effect or a pseudo continuous notice effect) may be performed together with the SU notice effect.

(Suggestion of pseudo-continuous notice effect)
For example, FIG. 21A illustrates a case where a preview effect type suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, the high suggestion region 52E is selected as the icon destination, and the travel route 553 is selected as the icon travel route. As shown, the icon 54 moves to the left above the low suggestion area 53A, jumps on the first image including the characters “serif”, and finally arrives at the high suggestion area 52E. To do.
The high suggestion area 52E is located immediately above the third image including the characters “pseudo-continuous” in the notice effect type suggestion image. For this reason, after the similar icon is deleted from the high suggestion area 52E, the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed.

  Although the case where the icon 54 moves along the movement route 553 to the high suggestion area 52E has been described here, the icon 54 may move along the movement route 554 to the high suggestion area 52E (FIG. 21B )reference).

  Here, the case where the pseudo-continuous notice effect is suggested to be executed during the fluctuating effect has been described, but the suggestion of the pseudo-continuous notice effect is that the notice effect to be executed is only the pseudo-continuous notice effect and other notices. It does not suggest that the production is not executed. For this reason, after the execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect is suggested, another notice effect (for example, a serif notice effect or a SU notice effect) may be performed together with the pseudo continuous notice effect.

  The pseudo continuous notice effect is developed from a pseudo first effect to a pseudo second effect by performing an effect (for example, see FIG. 22H) suggesting that the pseudo continuous notice effect is developed. However, the notice suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect in the present embodiment is performed when the effect of the pseudo first series is being performed. However, in another embodiment, in order to suggest the development from the pseudo second series to the pseudo third series, a similar notice suggesting effect may be performed when the pseudo second sequence is being performed. Good. In another embodiment, for example, a similar notice suggestion effect may be performed in order to suggest that the development finally reaches the pseudo third series.

(Specific example of notice suggestion effect)
Next, a specific example of the notice suggestion effect that suggests execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 22A, when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a state in which the four symbols are displayed in the reserved area 50 (see FIG. 18), the reserved area 50A ( The first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon displayed in FIG. 18 is executed, the first special symbol variation display is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started (FIG. 22 ( B) and FIG. 10 (A)).

  When the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest icon is started, the suggestion image may be updated (see FIGS. 22A and 10B). Specifically, as described above with reference to FIG. 18 and the like, the notice effect type suggestion image is selected as the suggestion image, and the suggestion effect type suggestion image is displayed during the previous variation display of the first special symbol. If the image is different from the image (the suggested image hatched in FIG. 22A), the suggested image is updated to the notice effect type suggested image (see FIGS. 22A and 22B).

  In the example shown in FIG. 22, the reach type suggestion image (or reliability suggestion image) that forms the first suggestion region configuration is displayed during the previous variation display of the first special symbol (FIG. 22 ( A)). On the other hand, for the current variable display of the first special symbol, since the notice effect type suggestion image forming the third suggestion area configuration is selected, the suggestion image is updated as described above. .

  When the suggestion image is updated in this way, an effect display in which the gear image rotates one step counterclockwise is performed (see FIGS. 22B and 22C). Thus, an effect display is performed in which the earliest icon is sent from the holding area 50A to the passing area 51, and the earliest icon starts moving to the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 as a similar icon (FIG. 10C ) And (D)).

  For example, when the high suggestion area 52E is selected as the destination of the similar icon, the similar icon moves along, for example, the movement route 553 (see FIG. 21A) (FIGS. 22C to 22E). )), And finally arrives at the high suggestion region 52E (see FIG. 22F and FIG. 10E). This suggests that the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed after the similar icon is deleted.

  The similar icon that has arrived at the destination (here, the high suggestion area 52E) is erased from the display screen when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since arrival (see FIGS. 22G and 10G). Since the execution of the pseudo-continuous notice effect is suggested here, for example, after reaching reach, the middle symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol) suggesting the development from the pseudo first station to the pseudo second station is pseudo-stopped ( (Refer to FIG. 22 (H)). Three rows of decorative symbols are restarted (see FIG. 22 (I)). Thereby, the pseudo second-stage effect is performed.

  In this way, after the decorative symbol is restarted, for example, reach is established again (see FIG. 22J), and then reach effect is performed. In a display mode in which the decorative symbol suggests a big hit (or lost) as the big bonus symbol (or lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol corresponding to the similar icon deleted from the high suggestion region 52E. The stop is displayed, and the jackpot (or loss) is notified (see FIGS. 22K and 10J).

  As described above, in the high suggestion effect in which the icon 54 is moved to the high suggestion region 52 (see FIGS. 13, 16A, and 18) in a state where the suggestion image including various suggestion contents is displayed, the reserved region 50A. (See FIG. 13, FIG. 16 (A), FIG. 18) and the distance to the destination of the similar icon suggests the level of reliability for the jackpot, so the player can easily grasp the reliability for the jackpot Is possible.

  Further, after passing the display area far from the holding area 50A, the icon 56 arrives at the low suggestion area 53 after passing through the travel route that causes the icon 54 to arrive at a destination close to the holding area 50A or the high suggestion area 52. Since the movement routes are interlaced, the player enjoys the game while feeling the frustration similar to that felt during ST (a state of limited number of times of change) that the chance of winning the jackpot may be lost. Can do.

[Suggested area selection table]
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of the suggestion area selection table. For ease of explanation, the present embodiment will be described assuming that the possible range of the suggestion region selection random number is set to “0” to “99”.

As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the first special symbol determination corresponding to the first icon is executed, the first icon is highly suggested as a similar icon based on the determination result. It is determined whether to perform a high suggestion effect to move to the region 52 or to perform a low suggestion effect to move the first icon to the low suggestion region 53 as a similar icon. In other words, based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon, a process of selecting the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53 as the destination of the earliest icon is performed.
At this time, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, the destination of the earliest icon is selected with reference to the big hit suggestion area selection table (see FIG. 23A). On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”, the destination of the earliest icon is selected with reference to the lost suggestion area selection table (see FIG. 23B).

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 23A, a method for selecting the suggestion region when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “big hit” will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 23A, in the jackpot suggestion area selection table, the icon destination type (high suggestion area 52 or low suggestion area 53) is associated with a suggestion area selection random number. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is performed, the suggestion region selection random number is acquired, and is acquired when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” The high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53 is selected by reading the destination type corresponding to the suggestion region selection random number from the jackpot suggestion region selection table. Thereby, it is determined whether the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect is performed as the icon movement effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for the convenience of explanation, possible values of the suggestion region selection random number are set to “0” to “99”. In the jackpot suggestion area selection table, 97 random values from “0” to “96” are associated with the high suggestion area 52 and “97” to “97” with respect to the low suggestion area 53. 99 random numbers are associated with each other. Therefore, when the obtained suggestion area selection random number is any one of “0” to “96”, the destination of the icon is selected as the high suggestion area 52. When the obtained suggestion region selection random number is any one of “97” to “99”, the destination of the icon is selected as the low suggestion region 53.

  As described above, 97 random number values are assigned to the high suggestion area 52 in the jackpot suggestion area selection table. For this reason, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is a big hit, the ratio that the high suggestion region 52 is selected as the destination of the icon is 97% (= 97/100) in this embodiment. ).

  Further, as described above, in the jackpot suggestion area selection table, three random number values are assigned to the low suggestion area 53. For this reason, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is a big hit, the ratio that the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon is 3% (= 3/100) in this embodiment. ).

  By the way, the icon movement effect is an effect for enhancing the player's expectation for the jackpot. For this reason, in the icon movement effect, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the higher the reliability with respect to the jackpot, the higher the ratio of the icon moving to the high suggestion region 52.

  However, when the ratio of moving the icon to the high suggestion area 52 is 100% and the ratio of moving the icon to the low suggestion area 53 is 0% when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit, the icon is the low suggestion area. It is synonymous to move to 53 and that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing”. For this reason, when the icon arrives at the low suggestion region 53, the player loses the expectation for the jackpot, and there is a possibility that the effect of the effect of moving the icon is reduced.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the icon is moved to the low suggestion region 53 at a rate of 3% even when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is a big hit. ing. Thereby, even if the icon moves to the low suggestion region 53, it is possible to enjoy the game while slightly holding a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is a big hit, the selection ratio of the high suggestion area 52 is 97%, and the selection ratio of the low suggestion area 53 is 3%. However, in other embodiments, these selection ratios may be other values.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23B, a method for selecting a suggestion region when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “lost” will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 23B, in the suggestion area selection table for losing, the decorative design variation effect pattern, the icon destination type (high suggestion area 52 or low suggestion area 53), and the suggestion area selection A random number is associated. As will be described in detail later, for example, when a special symbol determination is performed on the game control board 100 (described later), a change start command including information on whether or not a big hit and information on the variation pattern of the special symbol is generated. (Described later). When the effect control board 130 receives a change start command from the game control board 100, the effect control board 130 acquires a change effect pattern random number and determines a change effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern based on the random number. For example, in the present embodiment, when any one of the variation patterns of the first special symbol is selected, one variation representation pattern is uniquely determined as the variation representation pattern of the decoration symbol (selection rate 100%). Is done.

  For example, regarding the variation effect pattern P1 corresponding to the variation pattern in which the variation time of the first special symbol is 2 seconds, no random value is associated with the high suggestion region 52 and the low suggestion region 53 100 random numbers from “0” to “99” are associated with each other. For this reason, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing” and the variation effect pattern P1 is selected, regardless of the value of the obtained suggestion region selection random number, The low suggestion area 53 is selected as the destination of the icon. The same applies to the case where the variation effect pattern P2 corresponding to the variation pattern in which the variation time of the first special symbol is 3 seconds is selected.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is lost and a variation effect pattern with a short variation time in which the reach effect is not performed is selected. As the destination of the icon, the low suggestion region 53 is selected while the high suggestion region 52 is not selected.

  For example, regarding the variation effect pattern P4 corresponding to the variation pattern in which the variation time of the first special symbol is 20 seconds, three random values “0” to “2” are associated with the high suggestion region 52. In addition, 97 random number values “3” to “99” are associated with the low suggestion region 53. For this reason, when the variation effect pattern P4 is selected, if the obtained suggestion area selection random number is any one of “0” to “2”, the high suggestion area 52 is selected as the destination of the icon. The If the obtained suggestion region selection random number is any one of “3” to “99”, the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon.

  By the way, when the variation production pattern P4 corresponding to the variation pattern having a variation time of 20 seconds is selected, a normal reach production having relatively low reliability with respect to the jackpot may be performed as the reach production. Further, if the selection ratio of the high suggestion area 52 when the change effect pattern having a relatively short change time is selected is set too low as necessary, it is difficult for the player to move to the high suggestion area 52 and the player expects a big hit There is a risk that it may be difficult to hold a feeling.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, although the reliability with respect to the jackpot where only the normal reach effect is performed is a low ratio (here, 3% (= 3/100)), the high suggestion area A configuration is adopted in which 52 can be selected as the destination. In other embodiments, even when the reach effect is not performed, the high suggestion region 52 may be selected as the icon destination at a relatively low rate (for example, 1%).

  For example, regarding the variation effect pattern P10 corresponding to the variation pattern whose variation time of the first special symbol is 60 seconds, 30 random values “0” to “29” are associated with the high suggestion region 52. 70 random numbers from “30” to “99” are associated with the low suggestion region 53. Therefore, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing” and the variation effect pattern P10 is selected, the obtained suggestion region selection random numbers are “0” to “ 29 ”, the high suggestion area 52 is selected as the destination of the icon. If the obtained suggestion region selection random number is any one of “30” to “99”, the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon.

  As described above, when the variation effect pattern P10 having a relatively long variation time of 60 seconds is selected, the SP reach effect (or SPSP reach) is displayed during the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest icon. Production) may be performed. For this reason, although the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing”, it can be said that the reliability with respect to the jackpot is medium. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the variation effect pattern P10 is selected, the ratio that the high suggestion area 52 is selected as the destination of the icon is set to be as high as 30% (= 30/100). Has been.

  For example, regarding the variation effect pattern P15 corresponding to the variation pattern in which the variation time of the first special symbol is 150 seconds, 70 random values “0” to “69” are associated with the high suggestion region 52. 30 random numbers “70” to “99” are associated with the low suggestion region 53. Therefore, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing” and the variation effect pattern P15 is selected, the obtained suggestion region selection random numbers are “0” to “ 69 ”, the high suggestion area 52 is selected as the destination of the icon. If the obtained suggestion region selection random number is any one of “70” to “99”, the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon.

  Thus, for example, when the variation effect pattern P15 having a relatively long variation time of 150 seconds is selected, the SPSP reach effect is performed during the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest icon. For this reason, although the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing”, it can be said that the reliability for the jackpot is high. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the variation effect pattern P15 is selected, the ratio that the high suggestion region 52 is selected as the icon destination is set to a high value of 70% (= 70/100). Yes.

  Thus, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing”, the higher the suggestion region 52 as the destination of the icon, the longer the variation time of the first special symbol becomes relatively long. As the rate of selection increases, the rate of selection of the low suggestion region 53 decreases (see FIG. 23B). On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing”, the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon as the variation time of the first special symbol becomes relatively short. The rate at which the high suggestion region 52 is selected decreases (see FIG. 23B).

  Further, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “big hit”, the high suggestion region 52 is easily selected as the destination of the icon (see FIG. 23A). In addition, although the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing”, a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time of the first special symbol is selected, and a highly reliable reach effect is performed. In such a case, similarly, the high suggestion region 52 is easily selected as the destination of the icon (see FIG. 23B).

  As is clear from these facts, the present embodiment is characterized in that the icon destination tends to be the high suggestion region 52 when the reliability of the jackpot of the earliest icon is relatively high. For this reason, the player can easily recognize that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high by visually recognizing that the icon has moved to the high suggestion region 52.

  In addition, the variation result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon is “losing” and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is relatively short, so that only the low-reliability reach effect is performed. If it is not displayed or the reach effect itself is not performed, the low suggestion region 53 is easily selected as the destination of the icon (see FIG. 23B).

  As is clear from this, the present embodiment is characterized in that the icon destination tends to be the low suggestion region 53 when the reliability of the jackpot of the earliest icon is relatively low. For this reason, the player can easily recognize that the reliability of the jackpot is relatively low by visually recognizing that the icon has moved to the low suggestion region 53.

[Suggested content selection table]
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of the suggested content selection table. For ease of explanation, the present embodiment will be described assuming that the possible range of the suggested content selection random number is set to “0” to “99” similarly to the suggested region selection random number. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the destination of the icon is determined, a suggestion image selection process (see FIG. 43) is performed to determine what to suggest based on the icon and the suggestion image. . At this time, if the high suggestion region 52 is selected as the destination of the icon, the suggestion image (type of suggestion content) is selected with reference to the suggestion content selection table for high suggestion (see FIG. 24A). Is done. When the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon, the suggestion content (type of suggestion image) is selected with reference to the suggestion content selection table for low suggestion (see FIG. 24B). The

  As illustrated in FIG. 24A, for example, when a notice effect is performed during a fluctuating effect, a suggestion content selection random number is assigned to each of the three suggestion contents in the high suggestion suggestion content selection table. It has been. Specifically, 40 random numbers from “0” to “39” are associated with a reach suggestion effect that displays a reach type suggestion image and suggests a reach type. In addition, 30 random number values “40” to “69” are associated with the reliability suggestion effect that displays the reliability suggestion image and suggests the reliability for the jackpot. Further, 30 random values of “70” to “99” are displayed for the notice suggestion effect indicating the type of the notice effect performed after the notice effect type suggestion image is displayed and the similar icon arrives at the high suggestion area 52. Are associated.

  As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, when the notice effect is performed during the changing effect, the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon based on the suggestion region selection table. Then, the suggested content selection random number is acquired. If the obtained suggestion content selection random number is any of “0” to “39”, the reach type is selected as the suggestion content, and the reach suggestion effect is performed. If the obtained suggested content selection random number is any one of “40” to “69”, the reliability is selected as the suggested content, and the reliability suggestion effect is performed. Further, if the obtained suggestion content selection random number is any of “70” to “99”, the notice effect type is selected as the suggestion content, and the notice suggestion effect is performed.

  On the other hand, for example, when the notice effect is not performed during the changing effect, the suggested content selection random number is assigned to each of the two suggested contents as illustrated in FIG. Specifically, 60 random numbers “0” to “59” are associated with the reach suggestion effect. In addition, 40 random numbers from “60” to “99” are associated with the reliability suggestion effect. In addition, if the notice effect type is selected as the suggestion content when the notice effect is not performed during the variable effect, an inappropriate high suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the notice effect even though the notice effect is not performed. Will be done. For this reason, in the case where the notice effect is not performed during the changing effect, the random value is not associated with the notice effect type.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the type of high suggestion effect is randomly selected based on the suggestion content selection random number.

  As will be described in detail later, when the high suggestion region 52 is selected as the destination of the icon and the suggestion content is selected, any of the high suggestion regions 52A to 52E is displayed on the suggestion image. Whether to move to that area is selected, and the movement route for moving the icon to the selected area is selected. Thereby, the setting regarding the high suggestion effect using the icon is completed, and the high suggestion effect is performed based on the setting.

  On the other hand, when the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon, the suggestion content (type of suggestion image) is selected with reference to the low suggestion suggestion content selection table (see FIG. 24B).

  As illustrated in FIG. 24B, the suggested content selection random number is assigned to each of the 3 suggested content in the suggested content selection table for low suggestion. Specifically, 50 random values from “0” to “49” are associated with the reach suggestion effect. In addition, 30 random numbers “50” to “79” are associated with the reliability suggesting effects. Also, 20 random number values “80” to “99” are associated with the notice suggestion effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon, the suggested content selection random number is acquired. If the obtained suggestion content selection random number is any one of “0” to “49”, the reach type is selected as the suggestion content. Further, if the obtained suggestion content selection random number is any one of “50” to “79”, the reliability is selected as the suggestion content. Further, when the obtained suggestion content selection random number is any one of “80” to “99”, the notice effect type is selected as the suggestion content.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the kind of suggestion image displayed during the low suggestion effect is randomly selected based on the suggestion content selection random number. When the low suggestion effect of moving the icon to the low suggestion region 53 is performed, it is suggested only that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low, and no other information is suggested. For this reason, when the low suggestion effect is performed, the player does not know what effect will be performed during the variable effect, and thus can enjoy the game while feeling a thrilling feeling.

  Here, the necessity of determining the suggestion content when performing the low suggestion effect is low. However, even when the low suggestion effect is performed, it is necessary to provide the high suggestion region 52 and to determine the shape and suggestion content of the suggestion image adjacent to the high suggestion region 52. For this reason, in this embodiment, even when the low suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion content is randomly selected to determine the suggestion region configuration regarding the high suggestion region 52, the low suggestion region 53, and the suggestion image (FIG. 24 (B)).

  As will be described in detail later, when the low suggestion region 53 is selected as the destination of the icon and when the suggestion content is selected, it is selected which of the regions to move the icon to, for example, the low suggestion regions 53A to 53D Thus, the movement route for moving the icon to the selected area is determined. Thereby, the setting regarding the low suggestion effect using the icon is completed, and the low suggestion effect is performed based on the setting.

  In addition, when the low suggestion effect which moves an icon to the low suggestion area | region 53 is performed, an icon does not arrive in the area | region (for example, any of high suggestion area | region 52A-52E) corresponding to an suggestion image. For this reason, when the low suggestion effect is performed, although the process of selecting the suggestion content is performed, the suggestion according to the selection result is not performed.

  Hereinafter, an example of the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing the icon movement effect described above based on FIGS.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. As illustrated in FIG. 25, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 for controlling the image, an image sound control board 140 for controlling the effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 for controlling effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as a single board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a first gate switch 114, a second gate switch 115, a big winning port switch 116, and a big winning port control unit. 117, the normal winning a prize opening switch 118, and each indicator 41-48 which comprises the indicator 4 are connected. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has the four normal winning opening 14, it has four normal winning opening switches 118, but in FIG. 25, one normal winning opening switch 118 is provided. Only the notation.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The electric tulip opening / closing part 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control board 100. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the first gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the second gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The big prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. Based on a control signal from the game control board 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so that the drive transmission is possible. To do. The normal winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  When the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118, the game ball wins. A payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control board. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. Then, when it is determined that the big win, the special winning opening 13 is opened and closed via the special winning opening control unit 117.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is opened temporarily by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes each of the display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

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

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. At this time, an operation command for notifying that the input of operation information has been accepted from the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 may be received from the lamp control board 150, and the effect content corresponding to the operation command may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
The image sound control board 140 includes an overall CPU 141, a control ROM 142, a control RAM 143, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 145, and the like. Based on the program stored in the control ROM 142, the overall CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image or sound representing an effect whose effect content is set on the effect control board 130. The control RAM 143 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The VDP 144 generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The acoustic DSP 145 generates acoustic data output from the speaker 24. The overall CPU 141 controls the operations of the VDP 144 and the sound DSP 145 by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control board 130 and the program stored in the control ROM 142 and outputting the control signal to the VDP 144 and the sound DSP 145.

  Although not shown in the figure, the VDP 144 displays an image ROM for storing material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine for executing the effect image drawing process, and an effect image drawn by the drawing engine. An output circuit for outputting to the display device 5 is provided. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the overall CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

  Although not shown in the figure, the acoustic DSP 145 is connected to an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 145. ing. The acoustic DSP 145 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
Although not shown in the figure, the lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU, a lamp ROM, and a lamp RAM. The lamp CPU performs arithmetic processing when controlling operations of the movable accessory 7, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the like based on a program stored in the lamp ROM.

  An effect button 26 and an effect key 27 are connected to the lamp control board 150. When the player operates the effect button 26 or the effect key 27, the operation is detected by a sensor, and a detection signal is output to the lamp control board 150.

  When the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated by the player and a detection signal is output, the lamp CPU transmits an operation command notifying the operation to the effect control board 130. On the other hand, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 performs effect control such as operating the movable accessory 7 based on the operation command.

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

  The lamp CPU reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM to the lamp RAM, and the light emitting element included in the movable accessory 7, the panel lamp 25. The light emission of the frame lamp 37 is controlled. In addition, the lamp CPU reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM, and drives the motor that operates the movable accessory 7. To control.

  The lamp RAM is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

[Interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, an interrupt process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of an interrupt process executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeats a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 26 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 26 and thereafter is performed by the main CPU 101 executing a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes random number update processing for updating various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1).

  Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” or “losing”. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when the result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot”. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is “losing”. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number returns to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process when a detection signal is input from each switch (step S2). This switch processing will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes a special symbol process (step S3). Specifically, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the switch process in step S2. Further, after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. This special symbol process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the processing of step S3, the main CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S4). In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol determination is executed using the normal symbol random number acquired in the switch processing of step S2, and the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 after the normal symbol is variably displayed. Execute the process to stop and display.

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines in step S3 that it is a big win, the main CPU 101 executes a special prize opening control process for controlling the special prize opening control unit 117 to open the special prize opening 13. (Step S6).

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7).

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8).

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103]
FIG. 27 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main RAM 103 of the game control board 100. As illustrated in FIG. 27A, the main RAM 103 includes a determination storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, and a fourth reserved storage area 1034. Etc. are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the first special symbol determination when the first special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are storage areas in which various information related to the first special symbol determination is stored. In the determination storage area 1030, when the first special symbol determination is suspended when the first special symbol determination is performed, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 27B, the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are respectively an area for storing jackpot random numbers acquired by the main CPU 101, an area for storing design random numbers, and a reach. It includes an area for storing random numbers, an area for storing fluctuation pattern random numbers, and an area for storing prior determination information.

  The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 30) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the prior determination information is information indicating whether or not the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot, if it is a jackpot, information indicating the type of the jackpot, the first special It includes information indicating the pattern variation pattern, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like.

  The five pieces of information described based on FIG. 27B are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. Stored in either.

  For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the five pieces of information are And stored in the first reserved storage area 1031. For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where five pieces of information are stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, Information is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033.

  Further, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information is stored in the reserved storage areas after the second reserved storage area 1032. Information is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, The information stored in the second reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and the information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  By the way, even when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and various random numbers are acquired during the big hit game, the first special symbol determination and the first special symbol determination are performed. Such a special symbol (first special symbol) cannot be displayed immediately.

  For this reason, when various random numbers are acquired under such circumstances, the main CPU 101 stores the acquired various random numbers and the like as information for holding the first special symbol determination as described above. 1034 to be stored. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the jackpot game is not in progress, the main CPU 101 obtains various random numbers acquired with the first start opening prize as a trigger. Are directly stored in the determination storage area 1030. Although these are not shown in the figure, the same applies to the reserved storage area related to the second special symbol determination, and both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are reserved. If it is, the information used for the second special symbol determination is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 with priority. For this reason, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, the second special symbol determination is preferentially digested over the first special symbol determination.

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Following the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111 as illustrated in FIG. For the random number (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), the first start port switch process including the process of acquiring the value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input is executed. (Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115, and the first gate switch 114 or the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A gate switch process for obtaining a value at the time when the detection signal from the second gate switch 115 is input is executed (step S23).

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 29, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” following the random number update process in step S <b> 1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212).

  The main CPU 101 acquires jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers as acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination, and stores these random numbers in the main RAM 103 in association with each other (step S213). -Step S216). Specifically, the four pieces of information of the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are stored in any one of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 (see FIG. 27A). .

  After storing the four pieces of information, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S217). Specifically, prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 33) and the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 34), which will be described later, whether or not the jackpot is based on the acquired information acquired by the processes of steps S213 to S216. Is determined in advance, and prior determination for acquiring a variation pattern of the first special symbol that is actually selected when the first special symbol determination is executed is executed. This prior determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been suspended and which includes the preliminary determination information obtained in the process of step S217 is set in the main RAM 103 (step S218). The hold command includes winning start information indicating that the hold command is related to the first special symbol determination, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the advance determination process in step S217 of FIG.

  Following the processing of step S216 in FIG. 29, the main CPU 101, for example, based on the gaming state information indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the main RAM 103, the non-short-time state (normal in this embodiment) It is determined whether the game state or the latent game state is present (step S2170).

  If it is determined that the main CPU 101 is not in the non-time saving state (step S2170: NO), that is, if the main CPU 101 is in the probability variation gaming state or the time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S218.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is in a non-time-short state (step S2170: YES), it reads a different jackpot random number table from the main ROM 102 depending on whether the current gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state. To the main RAM 103. Specifically, a low-probability jackpot random number table is set in the normal gaming state, and a high-probability jackpot random number table is set in the latent gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 101 performs a jackpot determination process with reference to the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103 (step S2171). Specifically, when the high-probability jackpot random number table is set in the main RAM 103, any of the winning values stored in the high-probability jackpot random number table is the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S213. It is determined whether or not a jackpot is determined at the start of the change based on whether or not it matches. Further, when the low probability jackpot random number table is set in the main RAM 103, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S213 matches the winning value stored in the low probability jackpot random number table. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be determined at the start of the change.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, prior to the jackpot determination performed at the start of the change, it is determined in advance whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S2171 is information indicating that it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2172), and indicates that it is determined to be a big hit. Is determined (step S2172: YES), the jackpot variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S2173).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not information indicating that it is determined to be a big hit (step S2172: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a reach effect is performed during the change (step S2174). Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process of step S2171 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether or not a reach effect is performed during the fluctuation.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S2174: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2175).

  By the way, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the reach effect is not performed during the change, the first special symbol is determined based on the number of suspensions of the first special symbol determination at the start of the change. Variation pattern is determined. The number of the first special symbol determination may be different before and after the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested. For this reason, the variation pattern of the special symbol acquired before the right of the first special symbol determination is digested is different from the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when the first special symbol determination is actually digested. There is a case. That is, there is a possibility that an accurate special symbol variation pattern cannot be acquired prior to the first special symbol determination for the right of the first special symbol determination in which the reach effect is not performed during the variation.

  Therefore, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S2174: NO), the process proceeds to step S2177 without performing the variation pattern random number determination process of step S2176 described later.

  After setting the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S2176). Specifically, the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2171 is the random number value defined in the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. Based on which random number value matches, the variation pattern of the first special symbol to be selected in the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation is specified.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S2176 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2174: NO), the main CPU 101 generates pre-determination information to generate the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area. 1034 (step S2177). Specifically, when both the jackpot determination process in step S2171 and the variation pattern random number determination process in step S2176 are performed as a series of processes, information indicating the results of these determination processes is displayed in these processes. Is stored as prior determination information in the same reserved storage area where the jackpot random number and the variation pattern random number used in the above are stored. In addition, when the variation pattern random number determination process of step S2176 is not performed after the big hit determination process of step S2171, the information indicating the result of the big hit determination process is stored as the big hit random number used for the big hit determination process. It is stored as prior judgment information in the same reserved storage area.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 performs jackpot determination and variation pattern selection processing based on the acquired information based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball has won the first starting port 11. Prior to being displayed, a variation pattern (that is, variation time) of the first special symbol is acquired.

  Here, the prior determination process related to the first special symbol determination has been described. Also regarding the second special symbol determination, based on the acquisition information such as a jackpot random number (see step S223 to step S226 in FIG. 31), prior to performing the jackpot determination and the variation pattern selection process based on this acquisition information, Whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot and the variation pattern of the second special symbol may be determined in advance. Note that the prior determination relating to the second special symbol determination is not performed in the non-short-time state, but is performed in the short-time state (in this embodiment, the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state).

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 31, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S220).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S220: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in this embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S221).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S222).

  Then, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number as acquisition information used for the second special symbol determination, and stores these information in association with each other in the main RAM 103 (step S223). -Step S226).

  Following the processing of step S226, the main CPU 101 sets a hold command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on the main RAM 103 (step S227). The hold command includes winning start information indicating that the hold command is related to the second special symbol determination, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 31, when the game ball passes through the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the main CPU 101 receives a jackpot random number and a symbol random number as acquisition information used for special symbol determination. , Reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 32, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U1 is not “1” or more (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S304, the earliest acquired information related to the second special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. , Shift the remaining acquisition information. In addition, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030, and the second reserved storage area 1032 and subsequent ones. The information stored in the reserved storage area relating to one special symbol determination is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the symbol setting information set in step S309, the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. Is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether or not, setting information of the variation pattern set in the process of step S310, information on the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311). This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the random number related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030, the first special symbol display 41 displays the variation of the special symbol. Is started, and when the process from step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the random number related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the special symbol variable display is started on the second special symbol display 42.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S312, the main CPU 101 starts measurement of a variation time that is an elapsed time since the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S313 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S313. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has variably displayed the special symbol. This special symbol stop display is continued until at least a predetermined symbol determination time (1 second in the present embodiment) elapses.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) as the first special symbol display. The display is stopped on the display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42).

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S313 (step S318), and performs a process during stop including a process of starting the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. It executes (step S319).

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value. Here, the winning value is a jackpot winning value defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is executed in the high probability state, the winning value stored in the high probability hourly jackpot random number table is used, and when the jackpot determination is executed in the low probability state, the probability is low. The winning value stored in the hourly jackpot random number table is used.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. If the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the type of jackpot is determined with reference to the symbol determination table for the jackpot stored in the main ROM 102 (step S3093). Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 relates to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number is stored in the symbol determination table for the first start opening winning prize. The jackpot type is determined based on which random number value matches. On the other hand, if it is related to the second special symbol determination, the type of jackpot is determined based on which random number value stored in the symbol determination table for the second start-up winning prize matches the symbol random number To do.

  Then, the main CPU 101 sets jackpot symbol setting information corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). As a result, the jackpot symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the symbol is displayed. Will be done.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3095). As a result, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 34 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 32, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 (step S3106). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern in which the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is set. The variation pattern is selected by reading from the table.

  Also, when the loss variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, for example, the number of reserved special symbol determinations based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift processing in step S308 is performed. The variation pattern is selected by reading out the variation pattern corresponding to the identified number of holdings and the presence or absence of the current time from the variation pattern table for loss.

  By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3107). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above.

[Interrupt processing by production control board 130]
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 sets a CTC cycle that is a cycle for performing an interrupt process to be described later. And sub CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production | presentation random number used in order to determine production | presentation content, a prefetch production | presentation random number, etc. with a predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the sub CPU 131 repeats the interrupt process at the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process at a predetermined cycle while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 35, the interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described. Here, FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130. The sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 35 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the interrupt process performed in the game control board 100. Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 35 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  First, the sub CPU 131 executes a command reception process for performing a process according to a command (operation command) from the game control board 100 or the lamp control board 150 (step S10). This command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 131 executes a transmission process (step S11). Specifically, the command set in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S10 is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. By performing this command transmission process, the image acoustic control board 140 is instructed to execute an effect by image display, audio output, etc., and the execution of the effect by the lighting of various lamps or the operation of the movable accessory 7 is performed by the lamp. The control board 150 is instructed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S11, the sub CPU 131 executes a data transfer process (step S12). Specifically, since data relating to image acoustic control is transmitted from the image acoustic control board 140, the data is transferred to the lamp control board 150. Thereby, the lamp control board 150 controls the effects by the effect medium such as the movable accessory 7 and the panel lamp 25 so as to synchronize with the effects performed by the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 24.

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 36, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received (step S101). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S101: NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the command from the game control board 100 has been received (step S101: YES), for example, based on the information included in the received command, the command is in step S218 (see FIG. 29). It is determined whether or not the hold command is transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process or the process of step S227 (see FIG. 31) (step S102). Here, when it is determined that the received command is a pending command (step S102: YES), a pending command reception process is performed to perform processing according to the pending command (step S103). The hold command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command from the game control board 100 is not a pending command (step S102: NO), for example, based on the information included in the received command, the command is received in step S311 (see FIG. 32). It is determined whether or not it is a change start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process (step S110). If it is determined that the received command is a variation start command (step S110: YES), a variation start command reception process including processing according to the received variation start command is executed (step S111). This variation start command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is not the change start command (step S110: NO), for example, based on the information included in the received command, the command is received in step S316 (FIG. 32), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command is transmitted from the game control board 100 (step S121).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a symbol determination command (step S121: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect end command in the sub RAM 133 (step S122). This variation effect end command is a command for instructing the end of the variation effect performed in the liquid crystal display device 5, and is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S11. Thereby, the fluctuating effect performed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is finished, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a symbol confirmation command (step S121: NO), for example, based on information included in the received command, the command is described later in step S86 (see FIG. 48). It is determined whether or not the operation command is transmitted from the lamp control board 150 according to the process (step S123). If it is determined that the received command is an operation command (step S123: YES), an operation notification command for notifying that an operation has been performed is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S124). This operation notification command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 by the transmission process of step S11. Accordingly, for example, display effect control for appropriately updating the effect image every time an operation command is received is performed.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an operation command (step S123: NO), the sub CPU 131 executes processing according to another command (step S127).

  In addition, when the process of step S124 is performed, when the process of step S127 is performed, when the process of step S103 is performed, when the process of step S111 is performed, the process of step S122 is performed. If it is determined that the command has not been received (step S101: NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

[Reception command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S103 of FIG. When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S102: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 37, “1” is added to the number of special symbol determinations stored in the sub RAM 133. The updated value is updated (step S1031). Specifically, based on the winning start information in the hold command, it is determined whether it is a hold command related to the first special symbol determination or a hold command related to the second special symbol determination, and the determination result Based on this, the number of reservations related to the first special symbol determination or the number of reservations related to the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.

  In the present embodiment, a preliminary determination related to the first special symbol determination is performed during a non-time-saving state (in the present embodiment, the normal gaming state or the latent gaming state), and the first special symbol determination including the preliminary determination result A case where the hold command according to is transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 130 will be described. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the prior determination process related to the second special symbol determination is performed in advance of FIG. It may be performed in the same manner as the determination process, and a hold command related to the second special symbol determination including the prior determination result may be transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 130. As a result, a pre-reading effect using the hold icon related to the second special symbol determination is performed, or a movement effect similar to the movement effect using the similar icon related to the first special symbol determination is used for the second special symbol determination. It is possible to use the similar icon.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1031, the sub CPU 131 stores the pre-determination information included in the received hold command related to the received first special symbol determination together with the winning start information in the sub RAM 133 (step S1032).

  Next, the sub CPU 131 acquires a prefetch effect random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1033). The pre-reading effect random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the hold command is received as the pre-reading effect random number.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1033, the sub CPU 131 changes the display mode of the hold icon based on, for example, the advance determination information included in the received hold command and the prefetch effect determination table stored in the sub ROM 132. It is determined whether or not to execute a hold prefetch effect that is different from the normal display mode (step S1034). Although not shown in the figure, in the pre-reading effect determination table, for example, for each of the variation patterns of a plurality of special symbols, there are different disturbances with respect to each of performing the pre-reading effect and not performing the pre-reading effect. Numeric values are associated. The sub CPU 131 associates, for example, the prefetch effect random number acquired in the process of step S1033 with the random value associated with executing the prefetch effect in the prefetch effect determination table and not performing the prefetch effect. It is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect is to be executed based on which random number value matches the random value.

  By the way, the reservation pre-reading effect is an effect for causing the player to have a sense of expectation for the jackpot. For this reason, the higher the reliability with respect to the jackpot, the higher the rate at which the prefetching effect is executed, while the lower the reliability with respect to the jackpot, the lower the rate at which the prefetching effect is executed. Is preferred.

  For this reason, the pre-reading effect determination table has a relatively high rate of execution of the pre-reading effect for a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time and a variation pattern with a relatively short variation time. The random value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is executed is relatively low.

  In FIG. 37, when the sub CPU 131 determines not to execute the hold prefetch effect (step S1034: NO), the sub CPU 131 sets a normal icon display command in the sub RAM 133 (step S1035).

  This normal icon display command is a command for instructing execution of a new display of a normal icon that is a hold icon in a normal display mode, and the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board are transmitted by the transmission process in step S11 (see FIG. 35). 150. The normal icon display command includes winning start information, and the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 determines which of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination is suspended. For example, a determination is made based on the winning start information, and a normal icon is newly displayed based on the determination result. At this time, when the start port indicated by the winning start port information included in the received normal icon display command is the first start port 11, a normal icon is newly displayed in the holding area 50.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines to execute the hold prefetch effect (step S1034: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires a change random number for determining the effect pattern of the hold prefetch effect and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1037). The change random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the hold command is received as the change random number.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1037, the sub CPU 131 determines an initial display color, a change pattern, and a change timing as information on the hold icon to be newly displayed as a target of the hold prefetch effect (step S1038). Although not shown in the figure, the sub ROM 132 stores an effect pattern determination table for a pre-reading effect. In this effect pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the change random number, the remaining number of reservations for the special symbol determination, the initial display color of the hold icon, the change pattern, and the change timing are associated with each other. In the process of step S1038, the sub CPU 131 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the predetermination information related to the special symbol determination set in the sub RAM 133 in the process of step S1032 and the changed random number acquired in the process of step S1037. The initial display color, the change pattern, and the change timing of the hold icon corresponding to the number of remaining reservations of the special symbol determination updated in the process of step S1031 are read out from the effect pattern determination table, thereby Display color, change pattern, and change timing are determined.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 sets, in the sub RAM 133, a special icon display command including setting information related to display control of a special icon indicating the result of determination in step S1038, winning start information, and the like (step S1039).

  This special icon display command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S11 (see FIG. 35). Based on the setting information included in the special icon display command, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 has received the special symbol received, which one of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination is suspended. A special icon is newly displayed in the initial display color determined on the effect control board 130 by making a determination based on various information included in the icon display command. At that time, if the first special symbol determination is suspended, a special icon is newly displayed in the reserved area 50. If the change timing and the change pattern are set in the setting information, the display mode of the icon is changed (the display color is upgraded) based on the setting information. The icons displayed by the special icon display command include those that are initially displayed as normal icons and whose display colors and display modes change at a later timing.

  The normal icon is, for example, a white hold icon. On the other hand, when the special icons are arranged in descending order of reliability with respect to the jackpot, examples of the hold icons having colors different from white such as blue, yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors are given as examples. Here, the rainbow color is a color that can be selected only when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. Red and green are colors that are easily selected when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, or when the variation time of the special symbol related to the special symbol determination is relatively long although it is lost. In addition, blue and yellow are colors that are easily selected when the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost, or when the variation time of the special symbol related to the special symbol determination is relatively short. .

[Variation start command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S111 of FIG. If the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a variation start command (step S110: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires an effect random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133 as illustrated in FIG. 38 ( Step S112). The effect random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the change start command is received as the effect random number. Sub CPU131 analyzes the received change start command following the process of step S112 (step S113).

  As described above, the variation start command includes symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination processing, special symbol variation pattern setting information, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. . Therefore, by analyzing the variation start command, it is possible to specify the type and result of the special symbol determination and the type of jackpot. That is, if the result of the special symbol determination performed on the game control board 100 is “big hit”, “losing”, or “big hit”, what kind of jackpot is (probable big hit) It is possible to specify whether or not there is a time function or the like. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for loss based on the variation pattern setting information, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. . Similarly, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information. Further, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

  When the change start command is analyzed, the sub CPU 131 executes a change effect pattern selection process for selecting a change effect pattern of the decorative design based on the analysis result (step S114). This variation effect pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 executes a notice effect pattern selection process for selecting effect patterns of various notice effects to be executed when the decorative symbol is variably displayed with the change effect pattern set in the process of step S114 (step S115). ). The notice effect pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 executes a movement effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect pattern of the icon movement effect (step S116). This movement effect pattern selection processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the movement effect pattern selection process is executed when the variation start command related to the first special symbol determination is received, and the movement effect pattern is selected when the variation start command related to the second special symbol determination is received. A case where the selection process is not executed will be described. On the other hand, in another embodiment, when a variation start command related to the second special symbol determination is received in order to perform a movement effect using the icon related to the second special symbol determination, the same processing as that in step S116 is performed. The movement effect pattern selection process may be executed, and a change effect start command including information indicating the selection result may be transmitted to the image sound control board 140.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S116, the sub CPU 131 selects the variation effect pattern selection information selected in step S114, the notification effect pattern selection information selected in step S115, and the movement selected in step S116. A variable production start command including production pattern selection information is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S117). This variation effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S11. As a result, the fluctuation effect, the notice effect, and the moving effect using the icons for which the effect pattern is determined on the effect control board 130 are realized by the image sound control board 140 (and the lamp control board 150).

  The variation effect according to the processing of step S114 and step S117 is the determination result of the special symbol determination after the variation display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42). This is performed until the special symbol indicating is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S117, the sub CPU 131 updates the number of reserved special symbol determinations stored in the sub RAM 133 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S118). Specifically, it is determined whether the change start command determined to have been received in step S110 is related to the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination, and the first special symbol is determined. When it is determined that the determination is related to the determination, the number of holdings of the first special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”, and when it is determined that the determination is related to the second special symbol determination, the second special symbol determination is updated. The number of symbols held for symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”.

[Variation effect pattern selection processing by game control board 130]
FIG. 39 is a detailed flowchart of the variable effect pattern selection process in step S114 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 39, the sub CPU 131 follows the processing of step S113, based on the setting information related to the reach effect included in the variation start command received from the game control board 100, for example. It is determined whether or not it is necessary to perform an effect with reach in accordance with the change display of the symbol (step S1141).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that it is not necessary to perform the effect with reach (step S1141: NO), the sub CPU 131 sets a variable effect pattern of the effect without reach from the variation display of the decorative symbol to the stop display (step S1142). .

  The sub ROM 132 stores a no-reach effect table with respect to variable effects that do not involve reach effects. There are three types of effect tables corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in the game control board 100, such as for 3 seconds, for 8 seconds, and for 18 seconds, for example. Yes. In step S1142, the sub CPU 131 selects one effect table from these effect tables based on the setting information included in the change start command. For example, when the setting information includes setting information of a variation pattern indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 8 seconds, an effect table for 8 seconds is selected.

  In each effect table, an effect random number is associated with a change effect pattern of one or more decorative symbols. Here, the variation effect pattern indicates, for example, a decorative pattern variation mode in which the left symbol stops, the right symbol stops, and the middle symbol stops last. The sub CPU 131 reads out a variation effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number acquired in the process of step S112 from among a large number of variation effect patterns stored in the selected effect table. Select a variation production pattern. Thereby, the variation effect pattern of the variation effect of the non-reach effect is set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1142, the sub CPU 131 displays the determination symbol in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 based on the determination symbol setting information included in the change start command. As a result, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 is set (step S1143).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 131 determines that it is necessary to perform an effect with reach (step S1141: YES), it uses the effect table for the effect with reach or the jackpot to achieve the reach, similar to the process at step S1142. A variation effect pattern is set (step S1144). Then, for example, on the basis of various setting information included in the change start command received from the game control board 100, a reach symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line and the right line when the reach is established is determined (step S1145). ). Next, the sub CPU 131 determines a reach configuration (step S1146). Specifically, in the process of determining the reach configuration, one of the normal reach effect and the SP reach effect is selected as the reach effect to be performed immediately after the reach is established, and the SPSP reach effect is performed following the selected normal reach effect or SP reach effect. Is a process for determining whether or not to perform. In addition, since these reach effects are performed with the change display of the special symbol, the reach configuration is determined based on the change time of the special symbol. Thereby, the flow of reach production as illustrated in FIG. 15 is determined.

  In addition, although the case where three processes were performed in order of step S1144-step S1146 and the reach | attainment pattern was determined was demonstrated here, the execution order of these three processes may be another order. Further, the reach effect pattern may be determined by one process instead of performing the three processes.

  As described above, when the process of step S1146 is performed, the process proceeds to step S1143 as in the case where the process of step S1142 is performed.

[Notification effect pattern selection process by game control board 130]
FIG. 40 is a detailed flowchart of the notice effect pattern selection process in step S115 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 40, after executing the process of step S114, the sub CPU 131 determines whether the determination result of the special symbol determination included in the change start command received from the game control board 100 is “big hit”. It is determined whether or not (step S1151).

  Although not shown in the drawing, the sub ROM 132 stores a jackpot notice effect selection table and a lose notice effect selection table. Here, the jackpot notice effect selection table is a table used for selecting the effect pattern of the notice effect performed during the fluctuating effect of the decorative symbol when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “hit”. is there. The losing notice effect selection table is a table used to select an effect pattern of the notice effect that is performed during the changing effect of the decorative symbol when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”. In these notice effect selection tables, for example, a special symbol variation pattern, an effect random number, and a notice effect pattern are associated with each other.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” (step S1151: YES), the sub CPU 131 reads the jackpot notice effect selection table from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1152).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” (NO in step S1151), the sub CPU 131 reads the notice effect selection table for losing from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1153). .

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1152 or step S1153, the sub CPU 131 refers to the set table to select the effect pattern of the notice effect, and sets the selection information in the sub RAM 133 (step S1154). Specifically, the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the setting information included in the variation start command received from the game control board 100 and the effect random number acquired in the process of step S112 (see FIG. 38) is sub- The notice effect pattern is selected by reading from the table set in the RAM 133, and selection information indicating the selection result is set in the sub RAM 133.

  Thus, for example, whether or not the SU notice effect is performed, how many steps are developed when it is performed, whether or not the line notice is performed, the contents of the lines and the line frame when performing, and the pseudo continuous notice effect It is determined whether or not to perform, and if so, how many pseudo-series to develop. Further, for example, it may be determined that the notice effect is not executed during the changing effect.

[Moving effect pattern selection process by effect control board 130]
FIG. 41 is a detailed flowchart of the movement effect pattern selection process in step S116 of FIG. The movement effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting an effect pattern for an icon with respect to the movement effect using the icon. Subsequent to the processing of step S115, the sub CPU 131 executes a suggestion region selection process for selecting whether to move the icon to the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53 as illustrated in FIG. S41). This suggestion region selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to step S41, the sub CPU 131 executes a suggestion image selection process of selecting contents suggested by the icon movement effect and selecting a suggestion image corresponding to the suggestion contents (step S42). The suggestion image selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 executes destination selection processing for selecting a destination where the icon arrives (step S43). This destination selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 executes a movement route selection process for selecting a movement route for moving the icon from the reserved area 50A to the destination selected in the process of step S43 (step S44). The movement route selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

[Suggested Area Selection Processing by Production Control Board 130]
FIG. 42 is a detailed flowchart of the suggestion area selection process in step S41 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 42, after executing the process of step S115 (see FIG. 38), the sub CPU 131 acquires a suggestion region selection random number used to select the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53. And stored in the sub-RAM 133 (step S4101). This suggested area selection random number is appropriately updated in the same manner as the effect random number or the like by the random number update process described above, and the sub CPU 131 indicates the value at the time when the change start command related to the first special symbol determination is received as the suggested area. Obtained as a selected random number and stored in the sub RAM 133.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the determination result of the special symbol determination included in the variation start command received from the game control board 100 is a big hit (step S4102).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that it is a big hit (step S4102: YES), the big hit suggestion area selection table (see FIG. 23A) is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133 (step S4103). This jackpot suggestion area selection table is as described above with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” (NO in step S 4102), the sub CPU 131 reads out the suggestion area selection table for losing (see FIG. 23B) from the sub ROM 132. It is set in the RAM 133 (step S4104). The lost suggestion area selection table is as described above with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S4103 or step S4104, the sub CPU 131 selects either the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53 with reference to the selection table set in the sub RAM 133 in any of these processing steps. The selection information indicating the selection result is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S4105).

  The process of selecting the suggestion area is as described above with reference to FIG. 23. However, when the sub CPU 131 sets the jackpot suggestion area selection table (see FIG. 23A), the process of step S4101 is performed. The high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53 is selected by reading the destination type corresponding to the acquired suggestion region selection random number from the jackpot suggestion region selection table.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 sets the suggestion area selection table for losing (see FIG. 23B), the sub CPU 131 corresponds to the variation effect pattern of the decorative design and the suggested area selection random number acquired in the process of step S4101. The high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 is selected by reading the destination type from the suggestion area selection table for loss.

  Thereby, regarding the icon movement effect, it is determined whether to perform the high suggestion effect or the low suggestion effect.

[Suggested Image Selection Processing by Production Control Board 130]
FIG. 43 is a detailed flowchart of the suggestion image selection process in step S42 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 43, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the suggestion region selected in the process of step S41 (see FIG. 41) is a high suggestion region (step S4201).

  Next, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the suggestion region is a high suggestion region (step S4201: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires a suggestion content selection random number used to select the suggestion content and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S4201). S4202). This suggested content selection random number is appropriately updated in the same manner as the effect random number by the random number update process described above, and the sub CPU 131 suggests a value at the time when the variation start command related to the first special symbol determination is received. Obtained as a content selection random number and stored in the sub-RAM 133.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 reads the suggestion content selection table for high suggestion (see FIG. 24A) from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S4203). The suggestion content selection table for high suggestion is as described above with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 refers to the suggestion content selection table for high suggestion and selects the suggestion content (step S4204). Specifically, when the notice effect is executed during the change effect, the suggestion content corresponding to the suggestion content selection random number acquired in the process of step S4202 is displayed as the suggestion content selection table for high suggestion (see FIG. 24A). ). Is read out, the “reach type”, “reliability”, or “notice effect type” is selected as the suggested content. On the other hand, when the notice effect is not executed during the fluctuating effect, the suggested content corresponding to the suggested content selection random number acquired in the process of step S4202 is read from the suggested content selection table for high suggestion, and the “reach type” is selected as the suggested content. Or “Reliability”. Information indicating the suggested content selected in the process of step S4204 is stored in the sub RAM 133.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, a plurality of suggestion images are prepared for each of the reach suggestion effect, the reliability suggestion effect, and the notice suggestion effect. For this reason, when the suggestion content is selected in the process of step S4204, the following processing is performed in order to select the suggestion image for the selected suggestion content.

  That is, although not shown in the drawing, the sub CPU 131 acquires an image selection random number used for selecting a suggestion image and stores it in the sub RAM 133. This image selection random number is appropriately updated in the same manner as the production random number by the random number update process described above, and the sub CPU 131 uses the value at the time of receiving the variation start command related to the first special symbol determination as the image selection random number. And stored in the sub RAM 133.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the selected suggestion content is “reach type” based on the information indicating the selection result of step S4204 stored in the sub RAM 133 (step S4205).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is “reach type” (step S4205: YES), the sub CPU 131 selects a reach type suggestion image and sets information indicating the selection result in the sub RAM 133 (step S4206). ). Specifically, with reference to the information indicating the selection result of the variation effect pattern selection process in step S114 (see FIG. 38) stored in the sub RAM 133, the reach performed during the variation display of the current first special symbol is performed. Specify the type of production. Then, for example, any one reach type suggestion image is selected from a plurality of reach type suggestion images including the specified reach effect type using a random number.

  Here, examples of the reach type suggestion image include a reach type suggestion image (see FIG. 13) including characters of normal, SP, and SPSP. Examples of other reach type suggestion images include reach type suggestion images including normal, normal, and SP characters, and reach type suggestion images including SP, SP, and SPSP characters.

  By the way, if the reach suggestion effect using the reach type suggestion image that does not include the type of reach effect performed during the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the first icon is performed, the reach effect actually performed is performed. It cannot be suggested, and there is a risk of reducing the effect of reaching the reach suggestion. For example, when an SP reach effect is performed during the first special symbol variation display, a reach type suggestion image that does not include SP characters such as normal, normal, and SPSP is selected in the process of step S4206. Therefore, there arises a problem that the reach performance actually performed (here, the SP reach performance) cannot be suggested.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the reach type suggestion image including the type of reach effect performed during the variation effect is selected. The same applies to the process (step S4208) for selecting a notice effect type suggestion image to be described later.

  For example, in the case where the normal reach effect is changed to the SPSP reach effect via the SP reach effect during one variation effect, a reach type suggestion image indicating one of these three reach effects uses a random number. Selected by lottery. Also, for example, when the normal reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are performed during one variation effect but the SP reach effect is not performed, the reach type suggestion image indicating the normal reach effect or the SPSP reach effect uses a random number. The reach type type suggestion image indicating the SP reach effect is not selected. Also, for example, when the normal reach effect is performed during one variation effect, but the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are not performed, the reach type suggestion image indicating the normal reach effect is determined by lottery using random numbers. The reach type type suggestion image that is selected (or uniquely) and indicates the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect is not selected. The same applies to the case where only the SP reach effect is performed as the reach effect or only the SPSP reach effect is performed as the reach effect during one variation effect.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is not “reach type” (step S4205: NO), the selected suggestion content is “notice” based on the information set in the sub RAM 133 in the process of step S4204. It is determined whether or not it is “effect type” (step S4207).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is “notice effect type” (step S4207: YES), the sub CPU 131 selects a notice effect type suggestion image and sets information indicating the selection result in the sub RAM 133 ( Step S4208). Specifically, referring to the information indicating the selection result of the notice effect pattern selection process in step S115 (see FIG. 38) stored in the sub-RAM 133, the notice that is performed during the current variation display of the first special symbol is performed. Specify the type of production. Then, for example, one of the notice effect type suggestion images is selected from a plurality (or one) of the notice effect type suggestion images including the specified notice effect type using a random number.

  The suggestion effect type suggestion image table is configured such that a notice effect type suggestion image that always includes a character that suggests a notice effect performed during the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest icon is selected. ing.

  For example, when three notice effects such as a SU notice effect, a serif notice effect, and a pseudo-continuous notice effect are performed during one variation effect, a notice effect type suggestion indicating one of these three notice effects is suggested. Images are selected by lottery using random numbers. Also, for example, when the SU notice effect and the serif notice effect are performed during one variation effect, but the pseudo continuous notice effect is not performed, the notice effect type suggestion image indicating the SU notice effect or the serif notice effect is shown. Is selected by a lottery using random numbers, and the notice effect type suggestion image indicating the pseudo continuous notice effect is not selected. Note that when no notice effect is executed during one variation effect, the notice suggestion effect is not performed, and therefore the notice effect type suggestion image is not selected.

  Here, the notice effect type suggestion image is not limited to those including words, SU, and pseudo-ream characters, but other notices such as a group notice that is a notice effect in which a large number of characters move on the screen. It may be a suggestion image that can suggest the type of the notice effect.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is not “notice effect type” (step S4207: NO), the sub CPU 131 selects a reliability suggestion image stored in advance in the sub ROM 132, and displays the selection result. The indicated information is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S4209).

  In addition, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where there is one reliability suggestion image used for the reliability suggestion effect, a plurality of reliability suggestion images are prepared, and any one reliability suggestion image is prepared. May be selected.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the suggestion area selected in the process of step S41 (see FIG. 41) is not the high suggestion area (step S4201: NO), it is included in the change start command received from the game control board 100. Whether the variation time of the first special symbol is a predetermined time or longer (for example, 10 seconds or longer) is determined based on the variation pattern setting information (related to the first special symbol determination) (step S4210).

  In the process of step S4210, when it is determined that the variation time of the first special symbol is not longer than the predetermined time (step S4210: NO), the process proceeds to step S43. That is, when the variation time of the first special symbol is relatively short and the icon finally moves to the low suggestion region 53, the reliability for the big hit is relatively low, and the suggestion image is Even if it is updated, the time during which the suggestion image is displayed is also short according to the variation time, so that the necessity for updating the suggestion image is low. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the destination of the icon is the low suggestion region 53 and the variation time of the first special symbol is not longer than a predetermined time (for example, less than 10 seconds), the suggestion image is updated. The processing is not performed. Then, the suggestion image being displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is continuously displayed without being updated.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the variation time of the first special symbol is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (step S4210: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires the suggested content selection random number in the same manner as the processing of step S4202 described above and stores it in the sub RAM 133. Store (step S4211).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 reads out the suggestion content selection table for low suggestion (see FIG. 24B) from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S4212). The suggestion content selection table for low suggestion is as described above with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 refers to the suggested content selection table for low suggestion and selects suggested content (step S4213). Specifically, by reading the suggestion content corresponding to the suggestion content selection random number acquired in the process of step S4211 from the suggestion content selection table for low suggestion, the “reach type”, “reliability”, or “notice” Select “Production type”. Information indicating the suggested content selected in the process of step S4213 is stored in the sub RAM 133.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 selects a suggestion image corresponding to the suggestion content selected in step S4213, and sets information indicating the selection result in the sub RAM 133 (step S4214). Specifically, an effect lottery using random numbers is performed to select any one of a plurality of suggestion images corresponding to the selected suggestion content, and the selection information is set.

  When the icon finally arrives at the low suggestion area 53, no information is suggested to the player due to the positional relationship between the suggestion image and the destination of the icon. Therefore, here, the suggestion image is randomly selected without considering the selection result of step S114 (see FIG. 38) and the selection result of step S115 (see FIG. 38).

[Destination selection processing by production control board 130]
FIG. 44 is a detailed flowchart of the destination selection process in step S43 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 44, the sub CPU 131 acquires a destination selection random number used for selecting a destination and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S4301). This destination selection random number is appropriately updated in the same manner as the production random number by the random number update process described above, and the sub CPU 131 uses the value at the time when the change start command related to the first special symbol determination is received as the target value. Acquired and stored as a land selection random number.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the suggestion area selected in the process of step S41 is a high suggestion area, similarly to the process of step S4201 (step S4302). Here, when it is determined that the selected suggestion area is a high suggestion area (step S4302: YES), based on the information stored in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S4204, is the suggested suggestion content a reach type? It is determined whether or not (step S4303).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is the reach type (step S4303: YES), the reach type suggestion image selected in the process of step S4206 and the variation selected in the process of step S114 (see FIG. 38). Based on the production pattern, the destination of the icon is selected, and information indicating the selection result is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S4304). Thereby, one of the types of reach effects executed during the variation effect is selected as the destination from a plurality of regions (for example, the high suggestion regions 52A to 52E) of the high suggestion region 52.

  For example, a case will be described in which it is determined in step S114 that the normal reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are executed as the reach effect during the change effect effect. In this case, if the reach type suggestion image selected in the process of step S4206 is a reach type suggestion image including normal, SP, and SPSP (see FIG. 13), the high suggestion region 52A and the SPSP reach effect corresponding to the normal reach effect are provided. Among the high suggestion regions 52D corresponding to the high suggestion region 52D, the high suggestion region 52D is selected as the destination.

  In the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of selectable destinations as in the above example, the highly suggested area 52 that suggests an advantageous reach effect by the player is selected as the destination. On the other hand, in another embodiment, when there are a plurality of selectable destinations, the destination of the icon that suggests the reach effect is randomly selected by lottery using the destination selection random number. Also good.

  When there is one high suggestion region 52 that can be selected as the destination, the high suggestion region 52 is selected as the destination.

  In contrast, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is not the reach type (step S4303: NO), the selected suggestion content is based on the information stored in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S4204. It is determined whether or not it is a notice effect type (step S4305).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is the notice effect type (step S4305: YES), the sub CPU 131 selects the notice effect type suggestion image selected in the process of step S4208 and the process of step S115 (see FIG. 38). One destination is selected based on the previous notice effect pattern, and information indicating the selection result is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S4306). Thereby, any one of the notice effects executed during the changing effect is selected as the destination from the plurality of regions of the high suggestion region 52.

  For example, a case will be described in which it is determined in step S115 that the serif notice effect and the SU notice effect are executed as the notice effect during the change effect. In this case, when the notice effect type suggestion image selected in the process of step S4208 is a notice effect type suggestion image (see FIG. 18) including lines, SUs, and pseudo-reams, a high suggestion area 52A corresponding to the line notice effect suggestion 52A. Of the high suggestion areas 52C and 52D corresponding to the SU notice effect, the high suggestion area 52D is selected as the destination.

  In the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of destinations that can be selected as in the above example, the farthest from the high suggestion area 52 that suggests an advance notice effect more advantageous to the player, that is, the reservation area 50A (the reservation area 50A). The high suggestion area 52 is selected as a destination. On the other hand, in other embodiments, when there are a plurality of selectable destinations, the destination of the icon that suggests the notice effect is randomly selected by lottery using the destination selection random number. Also good.

  When there is one high suggestion region 52 that can be selected as the destination, the high suggestion region 52 is selected as the destination.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion is the reliability (step S4305: NO), the sub CPU 131 selects the destination of the icon based on the effects set in the processing of step S114 and step S115. Information indicating the selection result is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S4307). For example, an area corresponding to a value equal to or less than a numerical value indicating the reliability of the jackpot assigned to each reach effect or notice effect performed during the variable effect is selected as the lowlands.

  For example, when the numerical value assigned to the performance having the highest reliability for the jackpot is 75%, the high suggestion region 52C (see FIG. 16) is selected as the destination.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion region is not the high suggestion region (step S4302: NO), the sub CPU 131 performs step S4301 regarding the plurality of high suggestion regions 52 corresponding to the suggestion image selected in the process of step S4214. The high suggestion area 52 corresponding to the destination selection random number acquired in the process is randomly selected as a destination, and information indicating the selection result is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S4308).

[Movement route selection process by effect control board 130]
FIG. 45 is a detailed flowchart of the movement route selection process in step S44 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 45, the sub CPU 131 acquires a movement route selection random number used to select the movement route of the icon from the reserved area 50 </ b> A to the destination selected in step S <b> 43 and stores it in the sub RAM 133. (Step S4401). This movement route selection random number is appropriately updated in the same manner as the production random number by the random number update process described above, and the sub CPU 131 moves the value at the time of receiving the variation start command related to the first special symbol determination. Obtained as a route selection random number and stored in the sub-RAM 133.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines whether the suggestion area selected in the process of step S41 is a high suggestion area, similarly to the process of step S4201 (step S4402). If it is determined that the suggestion region is a high suggestion region (step S4402: YES), is the suggestion content selected based on the information stored in the sub RAM 133 by the processing of step S4204 “reach type”? It is determined whether or not (step S4403).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is “reach type” (step S4403: YES), the reach type suggestion used to determine the travel route to the destination of the icon for which the reach suggestion effect is to be performed. The travel route selection table is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133 (step S4404).

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion content is not the “reach type” (step S4403: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether the selected suggestion content is the “notice effect type” (step S4405). . Here, when it is determined that the selected suggestion content is “notice effect type” (step S4405: YES), the notice effect type used to determine the travel route to the destination of the icon for which the notice suggestion effect is to be performed. The suggestion moving route selection table is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133 (step S4406). Conversely, if it is determined that the selected suggestion content is not the “notice effect type” (step S4405: NO), the reliability used to determine the travel route to the destination of the icon that performs the reliability suggestion effect. The suggestion moving route selection table is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133 (step S4407).

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the selected suggestion region is not the high suggestion region (step S4402: NO), the low suggestion used to determine the travel route to the destination of the icon performing the low suggestion effect. The travel route selection table is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133 (step S4408).

  Although not shown in the figure, the sub ROM 132 includes a reach type suggestion travel route selection table, a notice effect type suggestion travel route selection table, a reliability suggestion travel route selection table, and a low suggestion travel route selection table. Is remembered. These travel route selection tables are tables used for processing for selecting a travel route from the icon holding area 50A to each destination when performing each suggestion effect.

  For example, when performing the reach suggestion effect, for example, one of the high suggestion regions 52A to 52D (see FIG. 13) is selected as the destination of the icon. Therefore, the reach type suggestion travel route selection table has a configuration in which a plurality of travel routes of icons and travel route selection random numbers are associated with each of the high suggestion regions 52A to 52D serving as destinations. ing.

  Although explanations of other travel route selection tables are omitted, these travel route selection tables are also similar to the reach type suggesting travel route selection table, with respect to each destination, a plurality of travel routes of icons and travel routes. The selected random number is associated with the selected random number.

  If the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S4404, if the process of step S4406 is executed, if the process of step S4407 is executed, or if the process of step S4408 is executed, the sub CPU 131 selects the travel route and selects the selected route. Information indicating the result is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S4409). Specifically, the travel route selection table set in the sub-RAM 133 in any of these four processing steps is referred to, the destination selected in the destination selection processing in step S43 (see FIG. 41), and in step S4401. One travel route is selected by reading the travel route corresponding to the travel route selection random number acquired in the process. Then, information indicating the selection result is set in the sub RAM 133.

  By performing the process of step S4409, it is determined by which route the icon is moved from the reserved area 50A to the destination.

[Interrupt processing by the image sound control board 140]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of interrupt processing executed in the image sound control board 140. The image sound control board 140 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 46 at regular intervals (for example, 33 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. To do. The processing performed by the image sound control board 140 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 46 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the overall CPU 141 based on a program stored in the control ROM 142.

  As illustrated in FIG. 46, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 first executes a command reception process that performs a process according to the command received from the effect control board 130 (step S610). This command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the overall CPU 141 executes a data transmission control process (step S910). Specifically, data related to image sound control performed by the image sound control board 140 is transmitted to the effect control board 130. On the other hand, the effect control board 130 transfers the data received from the image sound control board 140 to the lamp control board 150. Thereby, various effect operations and the like are controlled in the lamp control board 150 so as to be synchronized with the effect performed using the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 24.

[Command Reception Processing by Image Sound Control Board 140]
FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S610 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 47, the overall CPU 141 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S611). If it is determined that a command has not been received from the effect control board 130 (step S611: NO), the process proceeds to step S910.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that a command has been received from the effect control board 130 (step S611: YES), for example, based on information included in the received command, the command is processed in step S117 (see FIG. 38). In response to this, it is determined whether or not the change effect start command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 (step S612). Here, if it is determined that the received command is not a variation effect start command (step S612: NO), the process proceeds to step S614 described later.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is a change effect start command (step S612: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes a change effect start process for performing processing according to the received change effect start command (step S613). As a result, a fluctuating effect is displayed in which the decorative symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner or various notice effects are performed. In addition, when the received variation effect start command includes the setting information of the movement effect pattern set in the process of step S116 (see FIG. 38), the above-described change is made along with the start of variation of the first special symbol. An icon movement effect is performed.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is not a change effect start command (step S612: NO), for example, based on information included in the received command, the command is that of step S122 (see FIG. 36). It is determined whether or not the change effect end command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 according to the processing (step S614). Here, when it is determined that the received command is not the variation effect end command (step S614: NO), the process proceeds to step S616 described later.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is a variation effect end command (step S614: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes a variation effect end process for ending the variation effect being executed (step S615). As a result, the decorative symbols variably displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 are stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is not a variation effect end command (step S614: NO), for example, based on the information included in the received command, the command is that of step S124 (see FIG. 36). It is determined whether or not the operation notification command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 according to the processing (step S616). If it is determined that the received command is not an operation notification command (step S616: NO), the process proceeds to step S618 described later.

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an operation notification command (step S616: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes an operation notification command reception process for performing display control according to the operation by the player (step S617). Specifically, for example, when the effect key 27 is operated in a state where the cursor is displayed on the display screen, display control for moving the cursor in the direction instructed by the operation is performed.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is not an operation command (step S616: NO), for example, based on information included in the received command, the icon display in which the command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 It is determined whether it is a command (step S618). Specifically, the received command is a normal icon display command transmitted from the effect control board 130 according to the process of step S1035 (see FIG. 37), and the effect control according to the process of step S1039 (see FIG. 37). It is determined whether it is any of the special icon display commands transmitted from the board 130.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an icon display command (step S618: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes an icon display control process that performs a process related to the display of the hold icon (step S619). Thereby, the hold icon based on the setting information included in the icon display command is displayed on the display screen. For example, when the received command is a normal icon display command related to the first special symbol determination, a hold icon (for example, a white hold icon) having a normal display mode is displayed in the hold area 50. On the other hand, when the received command is a special icon display command related to the first special symbol determination, a special icon (for example, a non-white color hold icon) having a special display form different from the normal icon is held. It is displayed in area 50. Then, according to the change timing and the change pattern indicated by the setting information included in the received special icon display command, the effect of the hold change that changes the display mode of the special icon is performed.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is not an icon display command (step S618: NO), the overall CPU 141 executes a process according to another command transmitted from the effect control board 130 (step S620).

[Interrupt processing by lamp control board 150]
Next, interrupt processing executed in the lamp control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of an interrupt process executed in the lamp control board 150. The lamp control board 150 is transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the command from the effect control board 130 and the effect control board 130 in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. 48, a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 48 are repeatedly executed at regular intervals. Note that the processing performed by the lamp control board 150 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 48 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the lamp CPU based on a program stored in the lamp ROM.

  First, the lamp CPU of the lamp control board 150 executes a data reception process for receiving data relating to the image sound control transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130 (step S81). The lamp CPU performs various rendering means (movable accessory 7, panel lamp 25, etc.) so as to synchronize with the rendering by the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 24 based on the data relating to the image sound control received by the process of step S 81. To control.

  Following the process of step S81, the lamp CPU determines whether or not a variable effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S82). Here, if it is determined that the variation effect start command has been received (step S82: YES), the light emission pattern data corresponding to the received variation effect start command is read from the lamp ROM and set in the lamp RAM 25, thereby making the panel lamp 25. The light emission patterns of the light emitting elements provided on the frame lamp 37, the movable accessory 7 and the like are set (step S83). Then, based on the set light emission pattern data, light emission control of each lamp and light emitting element is started (step S84).

  Next, the lamp CPU determines whether or not an operation by the player has been performed when the process of step S84 is executed or when it is determined that the variable effect start command is not received (step S82: NO). (Step S85). For example, the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated based on whether a detection signal from a sensor that detects the operation of the effect button 26 or a detection signal from the sensor that detects the operation of the effect key 27 is input. It is determined whether or not. When the lamp CPU determines that the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 has been operated (step S85: YES), the lamp CPU transmits an operation command to that effect to the effect control board 130 (step S86).

  When the lamp CPU executes the process of step S86 or determines that the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 has not been operated by the player (step S85: NO), the lamp CPU responds to the process of step S122 (see FIG. 36). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable effect end command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S87). Here, when it is determined that the change effect end command has been received (step S87: YES), the light emission control started in the process of step S84 described above is ended (step S88).

  Next, when the lamp CPU executes the process of step S88 or determines that the variable effect end command has not been received (step S87: NO), the lamp CPU relates to the image acoustic control acquired by the data reception process of step S81. Based on the data, it is determined whether or not it is the production change occurrence timing (step S89). When it is determined that it is an effect change occurrence timing (step S89: YES), the lamp CPU generates an effect change (step S90). For example, during a special symbol variation display, in a scene that suggests a win depending on the operation of the effect button 26, an effect image that enhances the effect of the effect of operating the movable accessory 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. As it is displayed, the movable accessory 7 is operated.

  If an effect change has occurred by the process of step S90, or if it is determined that it is not the effect change occurrence timing (step S89: NO), the process returns to step S81.

[Effects of First Embodiment and Other Configurations of the Present Invention]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the icon is relatively likely to be determined to execute the jackpot game from the holding area 50 based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination. It moves to the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53 indicating that the possibility is relatively low. As described above, since the destination of the icon changes in accordance with the determination result of the first special symbol determination, it is possible to effectively suppress a reduction in the effect effect of the effect using the icon. In other words, for the conventional effects such as deleting the hold icon at the start of change, or displaying the icon corresponding to the hold icon in a predetermined display area until the end of change in order to suggest that the pattern is changing. In comparison, a high performance effect can be obtained. Further, since the icon moves to the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53, the player can easily determine whether or not the reliability of the jackpot is relatively high based on the destination of the icon (the movement of the icon). Can be recognized.

Note that, in the pre-determination process described based on FIG. 30, as in the first special symbol determination, the same acquisition information (such as a big hit random number) acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11. Is used. For this reason, in the pre-determination process executed prior to the first special symbol determination, it is possible to obtain the same determination result as the first special symbol determination performed after the pre-determination process, for example, as to whether or not a big hit It is.
For this reason, in another embodiment, before the first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest icon displayed in the reserved area 50A is executed, the same acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination The pre-determination process may be performed based on the result, and based on the result of the pre-determination process, an icon movement effect may be performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol after the first special symbol determination is executed. . As a result, the destination of the icon changes according to the prior determination information, so that the effect of the effect using the icon is performed as in the case of performing the icon movement effect based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination. It can suppress effectively that an effect falls.

  In the present embodiment, since the high suggestion area 52 is selected from a plurality of display areas, the destination of the icon in the high suggestion area 52 is variable, and the destination of the icon may differ depending on the high suggestion effect. . For this reason, it can suppress that the movement of an icon becomes monotonous regarding a high suggestion effect, and can suppress the fall of the effect in the movement effect of an icon effectively. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the low suggestion area 53 may be selected from a plurality of display areas, the destination of the icon in the low suggestion area 53 is variable, and the destination of the icon varies depending on the low suggestion effect. There is a case. For this reason, it can suppress that the destination of an icon is estimated easily, and it can suppress effectively the fall of the production effect of a movement effect.

  In the present embodiment, one travel route is selected from a plurality of travel routes, and the icon moves from the reserved region 50 to the high suggestion region 52 or the low suggestion region 53 along the selected travel route. That is, there are a plurality of icon movement routes. For this reason, it can suppress that the movement effect of an icon becomes monotonous, and can suppress the fall of the effect in the movement effect of an icon effectively. Also, the player can enjoy the game while expecting a big hit based on, for example, that the movement route of the icon is different from the previous movement effect. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the higher the reliability for the big hit, the easier it is to select a movement route with a longer icon movement distance. For this reason, the player can recognize the reliability more clearly based on the moving distance of the icon.

  Note that the gaming machine (1) according to the present invention includes high suggestion area selection means (131, 141, S43, S8114) for selecting any of the plurality of display areas (52A to 52E) as a high suggestion area. The two display control means may move the effect image displayed in the predetermined display area to the high suggestion area selected by the high suggestion area selection means.

  Further, a moving route selecting means (131, 141, S44, S8115) for selecting one of a plurality of moving routes (541 to 554) as a moving route for moving the effect image from the predetermined display region to the high suggestion region. The second display control means may move the effect image displayed in the predetermined display area to the high suggestion area on the movement route selected by the movement route selection means.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the said 1st Embodiment, the case where the suggestion content by a movement effect was selected by the lottery using a random number was demonstrated. On the other hand, 2nd Embodiment demonstrates the case where suggestion content is selected based on a player's operation. In the following description, configurations and processes common to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and step numbers, and description thereof is omitted. Mainly, differences from the first embodiment will be described.

[Configuration of icon display area]
Hereinafter, a configuration example of the area on the display screen will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 49 is a screen diagram for explaining a configuration example of the display area and a selection screen displayed during the movement effect in the second embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, four areas of the reserved area 50, the passing area 51, the high suggestion area 52, and the low suggestion area 53 are formed during the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 41. . On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 49A, a standby area 57 is formed instead of the passage area 51. Here, the standby area 57 is an area in which a similar icon moved from the holding area 50 waits at least until the player selects the suggested content when the high suggestion effect is performed.

[Suggestion selection screen]
When the high suggestion effect is performed, the hold icon displayed in the hold area 50 </ b> A moves to the standby area 57 as a similar icon as the change display of the first special symbol is started. When the similar icon moves to the standby area 57 in this way, the similar icon waits (stays) in the standby area 57 and a selection screen (see FIG. 49B) for the player to select the suggested content. Is displayed.

  When the similar icon moves to the standby area 57, the effective period during which the player operates the effect key 27 with respect to the selection of the suggested content is valid. During this effective period, the player operates the effect key 27 (here, left). A selection screen that prompts the user to press the key or the right key is displayed (see FIG. 49B). As illustrated in FIG. 49B, the selection screen includes, for example, a cross key image simulating the effect key 27, a gauge image indicating the remaining effective period during which the operation of the effect key 27 is effective, and “ It includes a word prompting the operation of the production key 27 such as “Select with the cross key!”, A word indicating the suggested content item, and a cursor indicating which suggested content item is selected.

  In the second embodiment, it is determined that the suggestion content item where the cursor is located when the validity period ends is the suggestion content selected by the player, and a high suggestion effect corresponding to the suggestion content item is displayed. Done. The suggested content items include, for example, “reach”, “notice”, and “reliability”. “Reach” corresponds to a reach suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 15), and when the player selects “reach”, a reach suggestion effect is performed. The “notice” corresponds to a notice suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 22), and when the player selects “notice”, the notice suggestion effect is performed. “Reliability” corresponds to a reliability suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 17), and when the player selects “reliability”, the reliability suggestion effect is performed.

  In another embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the selection of the suggested content item is switched by operating the effect key 27 and the selection is confirmed by operating the effect button 26. In other words, the selection screen may be any screen as long as the player can select the suggested content by the high suggestion effect.

[High suggestion flow]
The flow of the high suggestion effect in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the flow of the high suggestion effect in the second embodiment.

  When the first special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon (first icon) displayed in the hold area 50A is executed, the first special symbol and the decoration are the same as described above with reference to FIG. Symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 50A). When the symbol display is started, the hold icon displayed in the hold area 50A moves to the standby area 57 (see FIG. 49A) as a similar icon (see FIG. 50B). Then, an effective period in which the player's operation of the effect key 27 becomes valid with respect to selection of the suggestion content comes, and a selection screen (see FIG. 49A) is displayed (see FIG. 50C).

  Thereafter, when the effective period ends, the selection screen is erased (see FIG. 50D), and a process of updating the suggestion image to the suggestion image according to the player's selection is performed (see FIG. 50E). . Specifically, when the selection of “reach” is confirmed by the expiration of the effective period, the displayed suggestion image is updated to, for example, the suggestion image illustrated in FIG. When the selection of “notice” is confirmed due to the expiration of the valid period, the displayed suggestion image is updated to, for example, the suggestion image illustrated in FIG. Further, when the selection of “reliability” is confirmed due to the expiration of the effective period, the displayed suggestion image is updated to, for example, the suggestion image illustrated in FIG.

  When the suggestion image is updated in this manner, the similar icon displayed in the standby area 57 starts to move to the high suggestion area 52 or the low suggestion area 53 (see FIG. 50F), and finally. Arrives at the high suggestion area 52 (see FIG. 50G). As a result, information on the suggested content selected by the player on the selection screen is suggested by the positional relationship between the position where the similar icon arrives (ie, the destination) and the suggested image.

  By the way, even though the player has selected the suggestion content on the selection screen, if the similar icon is finally moved to the low suggestion area 53, the suggestion content selected by the player is not suggested at all. May cause discomfort.

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, when a high suggestion effect is performed in which a similar icon moves to the high suggestion region 52, the selection screen is displayed and the player selects a suggestion content, while the similar icon is in the low suggestion region. When the low suggestion effect moving to 53 is performed, the selection screen is displayed and the process for causing the player to select the suggestion content is not performed. As a result, when the player selects a suggestion, a high suggestion effect is always performed according to the suggestion, so that the player's selection operation is not wasted and is not necessary for the player. Giving pleasure can be prevented. In addition, since it is determined that the similar icon moves to the high suggestion area 52 when the selection screen is displayed, it is possible to implicitly suggest that the high suggestion effect is performed by displaying the selection screen. Expectation can be enhanced effectively.

  In another embodiment, even when a low suggestion effect is executed, a configuration may be adopted in which a selection screen is displayed and the suggested content is selected by the player.

  As described above, when the similar icon arrives at the high suggestion area 52 and the information related to the suggestion content that the player has selected for the selection screen is suggested, in the first embodiment, FIG. The same processing as described above is performed with reference to (J) (see FIGS. 50H to 50K).

  Since the low suggestion effect is the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted here.

[Specific examples of high suggestion effects]
Next, a specific example of the high suggestion effect in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 51 is a screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the reliability suggesting effect in the second embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 51 (A), the display is displayed in the holding area 50 </ b> A as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time in a state in which four holding icons are displayed in the holding area 50. The first special symbol determination corresponding to the red first icon that has been performed is executed, and the variable display of the first special symbol is started, and three decorative symbols are displayed small in the corner of the display screen and the variable display is started. (See FIGS. 51B and 50A).

  As the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the earliest icon is started, an effect display in which the gear image rotates one step counterclockwise is performed (FIGS. 51B and 51C, FIG. 50). (See (B)). Thereby, an effect display in which the earliest icon is sent out from the holding area 50 </ b> A is performed, and the earliest icon moves to the standby area 57.

  As the earliest icon moves to the standby area 57, the effective period during which the player operates the effect key 27 regarding the selection of the suggested content becomes valid, and the selection screen described above based on FIG. 49B is displayed. (See FIGS. 51C and 50C). During the effective period, the cursor moves left and right by operating the left key or the right key of the effect key 27 (see FIGS. 51C and 51D). That is, when the right key of the effect key 27 is operated in a state where the cursor is displayed at a position corresponding to “notice” as illustrated in FIG. In addition, the cursor moves to a position corresponding to “reliability”.

  When the validity period ends, the suggestion content corresponding to the suggestion content item where the cursor was located at the end is determined to be the suggestion content selected by the player, and information indicating the suggestion content is selected information, For example, it is stored in the control RAM 143. When the effective period ends, the selection screen is erased (see FIG. 51E and FIG. 50D), and for example, a variable display of decorative symbols is displayed largely in the center of the display screen. Accordingly, the suggestion image is updated to the suggestion image corresponding to the selection information (see FIGS. 51F and 50E). Here, as illustrated in FIG. 51D, since the validity period has ended with the cursor positioned at a position corresponding to “reliability” as illustrated in FIG. 51D, as illustrated in FIG. The suggestion image is updated to the reliability suggestion image.

  When the update of the suggestion image is completed, the movement of the similar icon from the standby area 57 is started (see FIG. 50 (F)). FIG. 51G illustrates a state in which a similar icon is moving on the suggestion image. The similar icon finally arrives at, for example, the high suggestion area 52D (see FIG. 51 (H) and FIG. 50 (G)), is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and then deleted (FIG. 51 (H)). FIG. 50 (H)). Here, the reliability for the jackpot is extremely high, such that the similar icon arrives at a position indicating that the reliability is 90%, for example, and then is deleted. For this reason, when a similar icon is deleted and a reach is established (see FIGS. 51 (I) and 50 (I)), it will develop into a SPSP reach effect via a normal reach effect or an SP reach effect. (See FIG. 50J).

  Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating “big hit” after such reach production is performed, the same middle symbol as the reach symbol is stopped on the active line, and “big hit” is displayed. Is notified (see FIGS. 51K and 50K). On the other hand, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating “losing”, a middle symbol different from the reach symbol stops on the active line, and “losing” is notified (FIG. 51 (J )reference).

[Processing executed on effect control board 130 regarding the moving effect]
In the first embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 41, as the process related to the moving effect, the suggested area selection process in step S41, the suggested content selection process in step S42, the destination selection process in step S43, and the step A case has been described in which all the movement route selection processing in S44 is performed on the effect control board 130 at the start of variation.
On the other hand, in 2nd Embodiment, since the structure which a player selects suggestion content during a symbol change is employ | adopted, only the suggestion area | region selection process of step S41 is included among movement production pattern selection processes. A process corresponding to the process after step S42 related to the movement effect pattern selection process is performed on the image sound control board 140 during the pattern variation. This is because the destination and the moving route cannot be selected unless the suggestion content can be determined according to the player's selection.

[Interrupt processing by the image sound control board 140]
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing an example of interrupt processing executed in the liquid crystal control board 140. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the image sound control board 140 performs a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 52 in a normal operation except for a special case such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. It is repeatedly executed every certain time (for example, 33 milliseconds).

  As illustrated in FIG. 52, in the second embodiment, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 first executes a command reception process that performs a process in accordance with the command received from the effect control board 130 (step). S6100). This command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the overall CPU 141 determines, for example, whether or not the decorative symbol variation display is being performed based on whether or not the VDP 144 is executing a drawing process related to an effect accompanying symbol variation (step S7100). Here, when it is determined that the decorative symbol variation display is being performed (step S7100: YES), a variation processing is performed in which a predetermined process is performed during the decorative symbol variation display (step S8100). This in-fluctuation process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S8100 or determines that the decoration symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (step S7100: NO), the data transmission control process is the same as the process of step S910 (see FIG. 46). Is executed (step S9100).

[Command Reception Processing by Image Sound Control Board 140]
FIG. 53 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S6100 of FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the command received from the effect control board 130 is a variable effect start command, as described above with reference to FIG. Step S612). Here, when it is determined that the received command is a variation effect start command (step S612: YES), a variation effect start process is executed (step S6130). Since this variation effect start process is different from the variation effect start process executed in step S613 of FIG. 47, this variation effect start process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the processing after it is determined in step S612 that the command received from the presentation control board 130 is not the variation presentation start command is the same as in the first embodiment, and therefore the same reference numerals as those in FIG. Detailed description here will be omitted.

[Variation effect start processing by the image sound control board 140]
FIG. 54 is a detailed flowchart of the variable effect start process in step S6130 of FIG. Note that, in the variation effect start process, processes related to effects other than the icon movement effect are the same as those in the first embodiment. For this reason, in FIG. 54, a part of the processes related to effects other than the icon movement effect is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, when the overall CPU 141 determines that the command received from the effect control board 130 is a change effect start command (step S612: YES), the decoration symbol is used as illustrated in FIG. The fluctuation effect and the icon movement effect to the standby area 57 are started (step S6131). As described above, in the icon movement effect, the icon is moved from the holding area 50A to the standby area 57A when the variable display of the first special symbol is started.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S6131, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the suggestion region selected on the effect control board 130 is a low suggestion region (step S6132). Specifically, the change effect start command received from the effect control board 130 includes information indicating the selection result of the suggestion region selection process (see step S41 in FIG. 41) executed by the sub CPU 131. Based on the information, it is determined whether or not the selected suggestion region is the low suggestion region 53.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the selected suggestion area is not a low suggestion area (step S6132: NO), the overall CPU 141 sets an effective period for causing the player to select the suggestion contents and stores the setting information in the control RAM 143. Set (step S6133). If the process of step S6133 is executed, the process proceeds to step S7100.

  On the other hand, when the overall CPU 141 determines that the selected suggestion area is the low suggestion area (step S6132: YES), the overall CPU 141 is based on the information included in the variable effect start command received from the effect control board 130. Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the first special symbol is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (step S6134). If it is determined that the variation time is not greater than or equal to the predetermined time (step S6134: NO), the process proceeds to step S6140 described below.

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the variation time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (step S6134: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes the following process in order to select the suggested content regardless of the operation by the player. That is, the overall CPU 141 acquires the suggested content selection random number and stores it in the control RAM 143 (step S6135). Specifically, in the second embodiment, a random number update process for updating the suggested content selection random number is performed on the image sound control board 140 instead of the presentation control board 130, and the overall CPU 141 performs, for example, the presentation control board. The value at the time when the variable effect start command is received from 130 is acquired as the suggested content selection random number, and the acquired suggested content selection random number is stored in the control RAM 143.

  Next, the overall CPU 141 sets a suggestion content selection table for low suggestion (see FIG. 24B) (step S6136). In the first embodiment, as described above in step S4212 of FIG. 43, the case has been described in which the low suggestion suggestion content selection table stored in the sub ROM 132 is set in the sub RAM 133. In contrast, in the second embodiment, the low suggestion suggestion content selection table is stored in the control ROM 142, and the overall CPU 141 reads the low suggestion suggestion content selection table from the control ROM 142 and controls the RAM 143. Set to.

  Similar to the processing in step S4213 (see FIG. 43), the overall CPU 141 refers to the suggestion content selection table for low suggestion as the suggestion content corresponding to the suggested content selection random number acquired in the processing in step S6135, as “reach type”. "," Reliability ", or" Notice effect type "is selected (step S6137). Information indicating the suggested content selected in the process of step S6137 is stored in the control RAM 143.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 selects the suggestion image corresponding to the suggestion content selected in the process of step S6137, similarly to the process of step S4214 (see FIG. 43), and stores information indicating the selection result in the control RAM 143. Set (step S6138).

  Next, based on the information indicating the selection result set in the control RAM 143 in the process of step S6138, the overall CPU 141 updates the displayed suggestion image to the suggestion image corresponding to the information (step S6139). Thereby, also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the low suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion image is updated at the start of the variation of the first special symbol.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S6139 or determines that the variation time is not longer than the predetermined time (step S6134: NO), the overall CPU 141 selects the destination of the icon from the plurality of low suggestion areas 53 A ground selection process is executed (step S6140). This destination selection process is a process of selecting an icon destination for a low suggestion effect in the first embodiment except that the process is executed on the image sound control board 140 instead of the effect control board 130 ( (See FIG. 44). For this reason, the detailed description here regarding a destination selection process is abbreviate | omitted.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 executes a movement route selection process for selecting a movement route for moving the icon from the reserved area 50A to the destination selected in the process of step S6140 (step S6141). This moving route selection process is the same as the process in steps S4401, S4408, and S4409 in FIG. 45 except that the process is executed on the image acoustic control board 140 instead of the effect control board 130. This is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. For this reason, the detailed description here regarding a movement route selection process is abbreviate | omitted.

  Finally, the overall CPU 141 starts an effect of moving the icon to the low suggestion region 53 based on the selection results of step S6140 and step S6141 (step S6142).

  As is clear from the description so far based on FIG. 54, in the second embodiment, when the low suggestion effect is performed, immediately after the icon moves to the standby area 57 according to the process of step S6131, The effect of moving the icon to the low suggestion region 53 is started in accordance with the process of step S6142. For this reason, when the low suggestion effect is performed, the icon passes through the standby area 57 without staying in the standby area 57, and the icon selected in the process of step S6140 is the movement pattern selected in the process of step S6141. Move to the suggestion area 53.

[Variation processing by image acoustic control board 140]
FIG. 55 is a detailed flowchart of the changing process in step S8100 of FIG.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (step S7100: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 55, whether or not setting information related to display control of the special icon is stored in the control RAM 143. Is determined (step S8101). In the present embodiment, the setting information is controlled until all the pending changes based on the setting information regarding the display control of the special icon included in the special icon display command received from the effect control board 130 are completed. It is held in the RAM 143. For this reason, during the period from when the special icon display command is received to when all the pending changes based on the command are completed, “YES” is determined in the process of step S8101.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the setting information related to the display control of the special icon is stored (step S8101: YES), the general icon 141 is based on the setting information related to the display control of the special icon stored in the control RAM 143. It is determined whether or not it is a change timing at which the change is to be suspended (step S8102). If it is determined that it is the change timing (step S8102: YES), the special icon is changed according to the change pattern indicated by the setting information (step S8103).

  The overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S8103, determines that the setting information related to the display control of the special icon is not stored (step S8101: NO), or determines that it is not the change timing of the special icon ( Step S8102: NO), it is determined whether or not an effective period for allowing the player to select the suggested content is set in the control RAM 143 by the process of Step S6133 (Step S8104).

  When determining that the effective period is set in the control RAM 143 (step S8104: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the start timing of the effective period based on information indicating the effective period ( Step S8105). Here, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the effective period (step S8105: YES), the display of the selection screen (see FIG. 49B) is started to allow the player to select the suggested content (step S8106). ).

  When the central CPU 141 starts display of the selection screen by the process of step S8106 or determines that it is not the start timing of the effective period (step S8105: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not it is in the effective period (step S8105). Step S8107). If it is determined that the period is valid (step S8107: YES), it is determined whether either the left key or the right key of the effect key 27 has been operated (step S8108). If it is determined that the left key or the right key has been operated (step S8108: YES), for example, the cursor display position is moved in the designated direction (step S8109).

  When the overall CPU 141 moves the cursor by the process of step S8109, when it is determined that it is not in the valid period (step S8107: NO), or when it is determined that there is no operation of the left key or the right key (step S8108: NO), for example, based on the valid period setting information stored in the control RAM 143 and the elapsed time from the valid period start timing, it is determined whether or not it is the valid period end timing (step S8110). .

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the end timing of the valid period (step S8110: YES), the overall CPU 141 deletes the selection screen that has been displayed in the process of step S8106 (step S8111). Thereafter, the overall CPU 141 selects a suggestion image based on the content selected by the player, and sets information indicating the selection result in the control RAM 143 (step S8112). The selection of the suggestion image is as described above based on FIG.

  Next, the overall CPU 141 updates the suggestion image based on the information indicating the selection result set in the control RAM 143 in the process of step S8112 (step S8113), and the destination of the similar icon waiting in the standby area 57 The destination selection process for selecting the high suggestion area 52 is executed (step S8114). And the movement route selection process which selects the movement route which moves a similar icon to the destination selected by this destination selection process is performed (step S8115).

  The destination selection process in step S8114 and the movement route selection process in step S8115 are stored in the control ROM 142 instead of the sub ROM 132, in that the process is executed in the image sound control board 140 instead of the effect control board 130. This is performed in the same manner as the destination selection process and the movement route selection process according to the high suggestion effect of the first embodiment, except that the process is executed using the existing table. For this reason, detailed description here of the destination selection process and the movement route selection process is omitted.

  Subsequent to step S8115, the overall CPU 141 deletes the valid period setting information from the control RAM 143 (step S8116).

  The overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S8116, determines that the effective period is not set in the control RAM 143 (step S8104: NO), and determines that it is not the end timing of the effective period (step S8110: NO), it is determined whether it is the update completion timing of the suggestion image related to the high suggestion effect (step S8117). Here, when it is determined that it is the update completion timing (step S8117: YES), the effect of moving the icon to the high suggestion area 52 selected in the process of step S8114 is started. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the update completion timing (step S8117: NO), the process proceeds to step S9100.

  As described above, in the icon movement effect (high suggestion effect and low suggestion effect) in the first embodiment and the low suggestion effect in the second embodiment, the icon moves to the destination with the start of the symbol variation. Start moving. On the other hand, in the high suggestion effect in the second embodiment, since the movement pattern of the icon is not fixed until the player selects the suggestion content, the validity period has ended and the update of the suggestion image has been completed. In response, the movement of the similar icon waiting in the waiting area 57 to the high suggestion area 52 is started.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, according to the second embodiment, the content suggested in the icon high suggestion effect is selected by the player. For this reason, the player can arbitrarily select the information he wants to know, and can arbitrarily change the configuration of the suggestion image. In addition, the player can continue playing the game while having a sense of expectation for the jackpot by visually recognizing the icon movement effect corresponding to the selected suggested content.

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

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the case has been described in which an icon movement effect is performed using the icon related to the first special symbol determination during the variation display of the first special symbol. On the other hand, in another embodiment, an icon movement effect may be performed using an icon relating to the second special symbol determination during the variation display of the second special symbol.

  In 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, the case where a movement effect was performed using the icon and suggestion image which concern on 1st special symbol determination was demonstrated. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the movement effect may be performed using a game ball (or a sphere similar to the game ball) and a production character that is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2. Good (see FIG. 56).

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram for describing a modified example of the movement effect. As illustrated in FIG. 56, in another embodiment, for example, on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a gear accessory 61 configured to be rotatable about the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an axial direction, and a sphere A guide rail 60 for guiding 59 to the upper side of the gear accessory 61 is provided. The gear accessory 61 is formed with ten tooth spaces arranged in the circumferential direction, and the tooth spaces marked with “green” or “red” color correspond to the high suggestion region, “white” or The tooth spaces marked with the color “yellow” correspond to the low suggestion region.

  In the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5, for example, if the sphere 59 enters the “red” tooth groove, the mode shifts to a highly reliable production mode called a so-called zone, and if the sphere 59 enters the “green” tooth groove. A pseudo-continuous notice effect is generated, and if the sphere 59 enters the “yellow” tooth space, the effect mode changes, and an effect display indicating that nothing occurs when the sphere 59 enters the “white” tooth space is performed. .

  On the other hand, when the first special symbol determination is executed, the high suggestion region or the low suggestion region is selected as the region for moving the sphere 59. When the high suggestion region is selected, the gear accessory 61 rotates so that the sphere 59 that has moved the guide rail 60 can enter the high suggestion region, and conversely, the low suggestion region is selected. In such a case, the gear accessory 61 rotates so that the sphere 59 that has moved the guide rail 60 can enter the low suggestion region.

  It should be noted that, in each of the plurality of high suggestion regions and low suggestion regions, which suggestion region is to be entered is determined by the effect control board 130 based on the determination result of the executed first special symbol determination, for example. It is determined by the effect pattern made.

  When the gear combination 61 rotates, the sphere 59 that has been waiting at a predetermined position moves along the guide rail 60 and enters any suggestion area of the gear combination 61. Then, the effect image on the display screen corresponding to the suggested area that has entered the ball is highlighted, and the effect corresponding to the effect image is performed. For example, when the sphere 59 enters the low suggestion area corresponding to “yellow”, the effect mode changes after the effect image on the lower right including the characters “mode change” is highlighted, and “green” When the sphere 59 enters the high suggestion area corresponding to “”, a pseudo continuous notice effect is generated after the effect image on the upper right is highlighted.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the case where the tooth gap portion of the gear image is the four reserved areas 50 has been described. However, the size and position of each reserved area 50 and the surrounding image of each reserved area 50 As long as the player can easily recognize the number of the first special symbol determination hold, it may be anything.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the case where similar icons are deleted from the display screen before reach is described. On the other hand, in another embodiment, a similar icon may be displayed even after reach is established, and the similar icon may be used for various effects, for example. For example, an effect that restarts the decorative symbol by moving the similar icon from the high suggestion region 52 and causing the pseudo symbol to collide with the decorative symbol in the pseudo-stop state is given as an example. Another example is an effect in which a similar icon is moved to a decorative symbol display area and changed to a special symbol to suggest execution of some notice effect.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the icon movement route is variable. On the other hand, in other embodiments, the moving route of the icon may be unchanged. That is, there may be one icon movement route related to the high suggestion effect and one icon movement route related to the low suggestion effect.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the case has been described in which the suggested contents are three types, that is, the reach effect type, the reliability, and the notice effect type, but the suggested content types are limited to three types. It may be one type, two types, or four or more types. Further, the suggested content may include things other than the above three types.

  In the first embodiment, regarding the high suggestion effect, the higher the reliability for the jackpot, the larger the moving distance from the icon holding area 50A to the destination, and conversely, the lower the reliability for the jackpot, the lower the icon moving distance. The case of making it small was explained. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the moving distance of the icon (that is, the moving route) may be determined regardless of the reliability of the jackpot.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the case has been described in which the high suggestion region 52 and the low suggestion region 53 are each selected from a plurality of regions. On the other hand, in other embodiments, the high suggestion region 52 may be one region and the low suggestion region 53 may be one region.

  In addition, in the case of having a plurality of jackpots having different degrees of advantage for the player, the icon is more likely to move to the high suggestion area 52 when the jackpot having a larger degree of advantage is won, and as the jackpot having a smaller degree of advantage is won. It may be easy to move to the low suggestion region 53. The jackpot having a large advantage is, for example, a jackpot that has a large number of balls given to the player when the jackpot game is played, or a jackpot that is controlled to a probable game state after the jackpot game.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and may be screens of other display modes.

1 Pachinko machine (an example of a game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 Game board 4 Display 5 Liquid crystal display device 10 Game area | region 11 1st start opening 12 2nd start opening 13 Big prize opening 15 1st gate 16 2nd gate 17 Electric tulip 24 Speaker 26 Production button 27 Production key 41 1st special key Symbol display 42 Second special symbol display 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 Image Sound Control Board 141 General CPU
142 Control ROM
143 Control RAM
150 Lamp control board

Incidentally, for example, effect images the color and shape easily effect becomes monotonic in the conventional effect such that displayed in a manner different from the normal, high rendering effect may not be obtained.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration .

Game machine according to the present invention, whether to perform an acquisition means to acquire acquisition information in accordance with the establishment of acquisition conditions, based on the acquired information acquired by the acquisition means, an advantageous special game for the player and special game determination means to determine, when acquiring the information by the previous SL acquiring unit is acquired, and the acquired information storage means to store the acquired information, based on a determination result of the special game determination means, directing and a presentation control means for controlling, the presentation control unit, in the second display area after obtaining information on the acquired information storage unit displaying an effect image image displayed to be stored in the first display area it is possible to display, the second display region includes a non suggestion area does not suggest that suggestive suggestion regions effect contents of the specific effect, the effect control means, the effect image before Symbol first display realm or et al before Ki示唆領region Others are possible Rukoto moved to the non suggestion area, Ru said possible run a specific effect der the effect contents suggested by the suggestion regions after moving the presentation image on the suggestion regions.

  According to the above invention, it is possible to improve the effect.

Claims (2)

Acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information in response to establishment of an acquisition condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means;
When the determination by the special game determination means is performed, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbol indicating the result of the determination after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means,
When acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means, acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information;
First display control means for displaying an effect image indicating that acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means in a predetermined display area;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, it is suggested that when the special game is executed from the predetermined display area, the effect image is relatively likely to be determined by the special game determination means. A gaming machine comprising: a suggestion region or a second display control means for moving to a suggestion region or a low suggestion region suggesting that the possibility is relatively low. Acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information in response to establishment of an acquisition condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means;
When the determination by the special game determination means is performed, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbol indicating the result of the determination after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means,
When acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means, acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information;
Based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means, prior determination means for performing a prior determination on the determination prior to the determination by the special game determination means;
First display control means for displaying an effect image indicating that acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means in a predetermined display area;
Based on the pre-determined result by the pre-judgment means, it is suggested that when the special game is executed on the effect image from the predetermined display area, the possibility of being judged by the special game judgment means is relatively high. A gaming machine comprising: a second display control means for moving to a high suggestion region or a low suggestion region suggesting that the possibility is relatively low.

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