JP2017176446A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a performance appropriately.SOLUTION: Notification of a result is executed during a specific period after completion of a specific number of variable display times, instead of during a period while variable display of a specific round (final round) when a time-shortening state is completed is under execution. When the number of execution times of variable display in a time-shortening state reaches a specific number, stop display time is set to seven seconds of second stop time differing from one second of first stop time when timing T10 at which a display result of the variable display is derived and displayed is reached, and a second stop display designation command for designating the second stop time is transmitted to a performance control board 12. The notification of a result is executed during a stop display period D02 up to timing T02 when the seven seconds of the second stop time pass after completion of a specific number of variable display times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can perform variable display and give a value to a player.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is established, identification information (display There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a game display is enhanced by a so-called variable display game in which a variable display device displays a variable display (variable display) and the progress of the game varies depending on the display result. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped, when the stop symbol form becomes a predetermined jackpot symbol, the game state is a big hit game state, and a predetermined amount of award ball is paid out. It becomes a state where value can be easily imparted.

  As such a gaming machine, a notification effect is made during the last variable display in an advantageous state such as a probability variation state, and the value of the value acquired by the player is displayed by displaying the number of jackpots and winnings (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-184076 A

  With the technique described in Patent Document 1, it may be difficult to perform the performance.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can perform an effect appropriately.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the invention of the present application performs variable display and can provide a player with a value (for example, payout of a gaming ball as a prize ball) (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) 1 and the like, and control means (such as “50”, “100”, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a short time state) that is advantageous to the player until the number of executions of the variable display reaches a specific number (eg, “50”, “100”, etc.). For example, the CPU 103 that executes steps S213 to S215 of the special symbol stop process after the time reduction control is started in step S143 of the special symbol process, and the value given to the player in response to the end of the advantageous state Notification means (for example, steps S506, S510, and S512 of the process when the suspension is stopped) that can perform the result notification (for example, notification of the number of consecutive games, the number of winning balls, etc.) (E.g., an effect control CPU 120 to be executed), and the result notification is executed (for example, FIGS. 14 and 15) in a specific period (for example, the stop display periods D02, D12, etc.) after the specific number of variable displays has ended. The specific period after the variable display of the specific number of times (for example, the second stop time) is the specific period after the variable display less than the specific number of times in the advantageous state (for example, the first stop) (For example, see FIG. 7).
According to such a configuration, the effect can be appropriately executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the variable display of the specific number of times is being executed, a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect or the like) that suggests whether or not value is given to the player is executed. It may be possible (see eg FIG. 18).
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect and prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the stop time during which the display result of variable display is stopped is displayed according to whether or not a notification condition (e.g., an add-on condition, a short-time end condition, etc.) is satisfied. May be set to different times (for example, the first stop time, the second stop time, etc.) (see, for example, FIG. 7).
In such a configuration, the result notification can be appropriately executed.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), when the result notification is being executed, presentation identification information corresponding to the display result of variable display may be displayed ( For example, see FIG.
In such a configuration, the game situation can be easily recognized.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the advantageous state may be controllable to a predetermined state (for example, KT state) in which a predetermined value is easily given to the player. .
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(6) In the gaming machine of the above (5), when it is in the predetermined state, it is possible to execute a specific effect as an effect mode corresponding to the execution of variable display, and the display result of variable display is stopped and displayed. However, you may perform the production | presentation aspect of the said specific production | presentation by a movable aspect (for example, refer FIG. 21 (A2)).
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of effects that are easily misunderstood and execute the effects appropriately.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), variable display can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns. The variable display patterns start variable display, The first variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern without a relief effect) that stops and displays the display result of the variable display through the temporary stop mode with the operation of the above, and the variable display starts, and the specific effect is executed through the temporary stop mode After that, the period of the temporary stop mode including the second variable display pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern with the relief effect) for stopping and displaying the display result of the variable display may be different depending on the type of the variable display pattern ( For example, see FIG.
In such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the period of temporary stop mode.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above is provided with detection means (for example, a push button 31B) capable of detecting the player's operation, and a promotion notification (encouragement of the player's operation) For example, a button image can be displayed), and a predetermined effect (for example, a display of a speech A image or a display of a speech B image) can be executed based on the detection by the detection means, and an operation is promoted. A first pattern that displays at least a first image (eg, a first operation promotion image) and a second pattern that displays a second image (eg, a second operation promotion image) in addition to the first image. And the degree of expectation may be different depending on whether the first pattern or the second pattern is used for the promotion notification (for example, FIG. 23 and FIG. 24). Irradiation).
In such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be easily recognized, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B) capable of detecting a plurality of types of operations (for example, a pressing operation and a tilting operation) of the player. Etc.) and an operation effect (for example, operation effect A, operation effect B, etc.) using the detecting means can be executed at a specific timing (for example, the end stage of the super reach effect), for example, before the specific timing (for example, Immediately after the start of fluctuation, immediately after reach, etc., the operation mode in the operation effect can be notified (for example, the operation mode notification effect can be executed), and the degree of expectation varies depending on the timing at which the operation mode is notified. (See, for example, FIG. 26).
In such a configuration, a sense of expectation can be given before the specific timing is reached, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (9), it is possible to give a value (for example, payout of a game ball to be a prize ball) to a player in a specific state (for example, a big hit game state), When a predetermined condition (for example, the number of winning balls has reached a predetermined number) is established, a notification effect (for example, a notification effect of the number of winning balls) can be executed to notify the magnitude of the assigned value. Yes, the notification effect is executed in a state after it is informed that a privilege is granted in the specific state, and the notification effect is in a state before the fact that the privilege is granted in the specific state. Execution may be restricted (see, eg, FIG. 28).
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination rate of a special figure display result and a fixed special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a jackpot symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of stop display time and a stop display designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the command for jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of a loss stop. It is a figure which shows the execution period etc. of result alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the execution period etc. of an additional alerting | reporting and a result alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of result alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the execution example of an additional alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of reach production. It is a front view which shows the modification of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the modification from which a 1st special figure and a 2nd special figure are fluctuate | varied. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a display at the time of a small hit, and a result alert | report. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a temporary stop period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of button production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of button production. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of button production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of an operation mode alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the execution example of an operation mode alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the example of control of acquisition number-of-balls notification.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "1" to "8", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Any of the symbol numbers of “0” to “8” may be assigned in advance to the plural types of special symbols. For example, a symbol number “0” is assigned to a symbol indicating “−”, and any of symbol numbers “1” to “8” corresponding to the numbers “1” to “8” is assigned to each symbol. Just do it.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "1" to "8", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

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

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

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

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. A game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted on the main board 11 shown in FIG. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door. The solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory allows the game ball to change between a state where it is difficult to pass (or a state where it does not pass) and a state where it is likely to pass through the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B. . The solenoid 82 for the special electric accessory allows the game ball to change between a state where the game ball does not pass and a state where it easily passes through the large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and based on reception of the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as 8R and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 includes an effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, RAM 122, display control unit 123, random number circuit 124, I / O 125, and the like. The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. Thereby, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display device 20 are respectively controlled. to enable.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. The effect random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 124, or may be updated by software when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control counter setting unit) or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 122. The random number value may be updated by the control CPU 120 updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes image data processing that enables a display effect by the image display device 5 based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 only needs to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), an image data memory, a VRAM (Video RAM), a frame buffer, and an LCD drive circuit. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The image data memory may be a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. It may be anything configured using.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes (enters) through various winning holes, the game ball as a prize ball is paid out. When the variable display result of special symbols and decorative symbols is “big hit”, it becomes a big hit gaming state as a specific state, the big winning opening is opened in the round (round game), and the game ball passes (enters). Easy state. As described above, the game balls easily pass (enter) through the big winning opening, so that in the big hit game state, a large number of game balls can be easily paid out as a winning ball, thereby giving a value to the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the time-shortening control (time reduction control) is performed based on the establishment of the time-shortening condition, and the probability-changing state in which probability-variable control (probability variation control) is performed based on the establishment of the certainty-changing condition. . Unlike the big hit gaming state as the specific state, the short time state or the probability variation state is included in the advantageous state advantageous to the player. By performing the time reduction control, the average variable display time becomes shorter than the normal state. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) becomes higher than that in the normal state. When the probability variation control is performed, the time-shortening control may be performed. Time-saving control without probability variation control is continued until one of the time-terminating conditions is satisfied first, either when a predetermined number of variable displays are executed or when the next big hit gaming state is controlled. Done. The time-shortening control with the probability variation control is continuously performed until the probability variation termination condition such that the next big hit gaming state is controlled is satisfied. Note that when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the probability variation termination condition is satisfied and the probability variation control is terminated.

  In the probability changing state and the short time state, high opening control (high base control) is performed in which the game ball is easier to pass through the start winning opening than in the normal state. For example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal state) in an advantageous change mode in which a game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Open). At this time, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) in the normal game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal game is “ Control for improving the probability of “per-figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per-figure”. Of the control that makes the time longer than that in the normal state and the control that increases the number of tilts than in the normal state, at least one control, or a control that combines a part or all of them, is performed. That's fine. By performing the probability variation control and the time reduction control, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and the player becomes more advantageous than the normal state. Even when the probability variation control is performed, there may be a case where the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player. Further, the value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the game value related to the execution of the game itself. Part or all of executing a specific effect such as reproduction of sound and display of an image showing a two-dimensional code may be included. The image indicating the two-dimensional code only needs to include information that enables acquisition of predetermined digital content by shooting with a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player. The value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may include a production point different from that for executing a specific production.

  The production points may be any points that can be given to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined point grant condition. The point granting condition is satisfied when, for example, a predetermined effect is executed, when the number of executions of variable display reaches a predetermined number, when a predetermined mini game is executed, or when a part or all of these are executed do it. Further, a point granting condition for granting a predetermined amount of effect points may be established according to the execution result of the mini game. Even when the point granting condition is satisfied, whether or not to give effect points, the number of effect points to be given, and the like may be determined at a predetermined ratio. On condition that the amount of effect points (the number of effect points acquired) thus granted has reached a predetermined amount, display of the effect image as a premier character, playback of sound as a premier song, display of an image showing a two-dimensional code, A specific effect may be made executable by changing the effect mode and various other effects using the effect device.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. The CPU 103 can execute a process for controlling the progress of the game by reading a game control computer program stored in advance in the ROM 101. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The process for controlling etc. is included.

  The CPU 103 executes the switch process to change the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. judge. In the main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, in the game random number update process, at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side is updated by software. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. In the normal symbol process, the display on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to change the normal symbol variable display, the tilting operation setting of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. to enable.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S91). As an example, in step S91, the input state (on, off) of a start winning signal that is a detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is checked. What is necessary is just to determine with winning. When the start winning signal from the first start opening switch 22A is ON, it can be determined that the first start winning based on the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening has occurred. When the start winning signal from the second start opening switch 22B is ON, it can be determined that the second start winning based on the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening has occurred.

  When a start winning is generated in step S91 (step S91; Yes), a winning random number is acquired (step S92). As an example, in step S92, a random number circuit 104 built in (or externally attached to) the game control microcomputer 100, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100 Game random numbers (variable display result determination random number value, fixed symbol determination random number value) updated by at least a part of a random counter configured using an internal register provided separately from the RAM 102 Part or all of the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the variation pattern) is extracted. The random number value extracted at this time may be stored in association with the hold number, for example, in a hold random value storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100. If the variable display hold storage number has reached the upper limit (eg, “4”), it is determined that the start winning is invalid and the process proceeds to step S21.

  Subsequent to step S92, various control commands corresponding to the start winning prize (start winning prize command) are transmitted (step S93). As an example, in step S93, a setting for transmitting a start winning designation command for notifying the occurrence of a start winning may be made to the effect control board 12. Further, it may be determined whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined based on the random display result determination random number value or the variation pattern determination random number value extracted in step S92. In this case, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result specifying command capable of specifying a determination result as to whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined may be performed.

  In the process of determining whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using a random value for determining the variable display result. For example, in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in the game control microcomputer 100, a variable display result determination table in which a determination value is set for the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in advance. Thus, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” by specifying the determination result to which the determination value that matches the random value for determining the variable display result extracted in step S92 is assigned. be able to. Subsequently, a variation pattern determination table in which different determination values are set for a plurality of types of variation patterns is selected according to the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. This variation pattern determination table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in the game control microcomputer 100.

  By referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in this way, the variation pattern to which the determination value that matches the random value for determining the variation pattern extracted in step S92 is assigned is specified. Thereby, it can be determined whether it is determined as the specific fluctuation pattern which performs the specific reach effect such as the reach effect of the super reach. As described above, when the game ball passes through the start winning opening (the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening) and the start winning is generated, the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the starting winning is started. Before, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is determined to be a specific variation pattern, and a winning determination result designation command capable of specifying the determination result is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Just do it.

  When the start winning is not generated in step S91 (step S91; No), or after the start winning command is transmitted in step S93, the value of the special figure process flag is determined (step S21). Then, a process corresponding to the determination value is selected from a plurality of processes previously described in the game control computer program and executed.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “0” in step S21, it is determined whether or not the variable display of symbols (variable display game) can be started (step S101). As an example, in step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of holds of the variable display game is “0” by checking the stored contents of the holding random number storage unit. At this time, if the number of hold is other than “0”, the variable display is started because the start of the variable display has been satisfied and the variable display has not been started yet. Determine that it is possible. On the other hand, when the hold number is “0”, it is determined that variable display cannot be started. In step S101 in FIG. 3, whether or not variable display can be started so that the special game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure. May be determined. For example, when the second special figure holding memory number is other than “0”, it is determined that the special figure game using the second special figure can be started regardless of the first special figure holding memory number. On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” and the first special figure reserved memory number is other than “0”, the special figure game using the first special figure can be started. Judge that there is. It should be noted that the special display game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed preferentially, and variable display can be started so that the special figure game is executed in the order in which the start winnings are generated, for example. It may be determined whether or not.

  When variable display cannot be started in step S101 (step S101; No), the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when variable display can be started (step S101; Yes), a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result is determined (step S102). When determining a fixed symbol, etc., a random number for game (random number for determining a variable display result, random number for determining a fixed symbol) stored at the head (storage area with the smallest holding number) in the random number storage unit for holding , A random number for determining a variation pattern, etc.). The game random number read from the holding random value storage unit may be temporarily stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100. Then, using the random display value for determining the variable display result and the variable display result determination table, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, a fixed symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is determined using a random number for determining the fixed symbol and a fixed symbol determination table. The special symbol variable display result is also referred to as a special symbol display result, and the confirmed symbol (final stop symbol) in the special symbol variable display is also referred to as a confirmed special symbol.

  FIG. 4 shows an execution example of step S102. In this execution example, the special figure display result is determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 4A, and the confirmed special symbol is determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 4B. The special figure display result is determined as “big hit” or “lost” at a different rate depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. The confirmed special symbol is a special symbol (variable special symbol) subject to variable display, whether it is “first special diagram” or “second special graphic”, or at a different rate depending on the special graphic display result. It is determined as one of multiple types of special symbols. Any of the symbol numbers “0” to “8” may be assigned in advance to each of the multiple types of special symbols. The special symbol of the symbol number “0” determined when the special symbol display result is “losing” is also referred to as a losing symbol. The special symbols of symbol numbers “1” to “8” that can be determined when the special symbol display result is “big hit” is also called a big hit symbol.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, after the variable display of the special symbol is performed, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In step S102, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state by determining whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in FIG. 4 (A), in the case of the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than in the case of the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is not performed”. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, when the probability variation control is in the probability variation control, the special figure display result is more easily determined as “big hit” than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state, and the big hit gaming state is achieved. Easy to control.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the special symbol of the symbol number “0” that becomes the lost symbol is displayed. To be determined. When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the symbol number “1” which becomes the big hit symbol at a different rate depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is determined as one of special symbols of “8”. Note that the determination ratio of the jackpot symbol is not limited to a ratio that varies depending on the fluctuation special figure, and may be a common ratio regardless of the fluctuation special figure.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of setting a special symbol to be a big hit symbol. In this setting example, round setting, probability variation control presence / absence control, and time reduction control setting are shown corresponding to each of the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the special symbols. The round setting indicates the setting of the number of times (upper limit number of times) that a round (round game) can be executed in the big hit gaming state. Presence / absence of probability change control indicates whether or not to perform control to a probability change state in which probability change control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state. The time reduction control setting indicates the setting of the time reduction control in the probability changing state or the time reduction state after the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 5, the setting of whether or not the probability variation control is performed differs depending on whether the symbol number of the special symbol serving as the jackpot symbol is an odd number or an even number. For example, if the symbol number of a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol is an odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, or “7”, there is a probability variation control and the next jackpot gaming state is entered. Until it is controlled, the probability variation state where the probability variation control is performed together with the time-shortening control is established. On the other hand, when the symbol number of the special symbol which is a big hit symbol is an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, there is no probability variation control and a predetermined number of times (50 (Time or 100 times) until the variable display is executed, the short time state is set when the short time control without the probability variation control is performed. In addition, even before the number of executions of variable display reaches the upper limit, if the variable display result is `` big hit '' and is again controlled to the big hit gaming state, by the setting according to the big hit symbol in that case, After the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to a probability change state or a short time state.

  In the variable display of the special symbol, the probability variation condition for controlling to the probability variation state is established based on the fact that the special symbol having the odd symbol number is derived and displayed among the special symbols serving as the jackpot symbol. In the special symbol variable display, the time reduction condition for controlling to the time reduction state is established based on the fact that the special symbol having the even symbol number is derived and displayed among the special symbols serving as the jackpot symbol. Among the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, a special symbol with an odd symbol number is also referred to as a probability variable symbol, and a special symbol with an even symbol number is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol. When the time variation control is performed together with the time variation control, the probability variation state is simply referred to as “accuracy variation”, and when the time variation control without the probability variation control is performed, the time variation state is also referred to as “non-accuracy variation time variation” or simply “non-accuracy variation”. .

  The round setting is different depending on whether the symbol number of the special symbol which is a big hit symbol is an odd number “1”, “3”, “5” or “7”. More specifically, in the case of the symbol number “1”, the round setting is “4R” and the round execution count (upper limit count) is set to “4”. In the case of the symbol number “3”, the round setting is “6R”, and the number of round executions (upper limit number) is set to “6”. In the case of the symbol number “5”, the round setting is “8R”, and the number of round executions (upper limit number) is set to “8”. In the case of the symbol number “7”, the round setting is “16R”, and the number of round executions (upper limit number) is set to “16”.

  Depending on whether the symbol number of the special symbol serving as the big hit symbol is an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8”, the round setting and the time reduction control setting are different. For example, in the case of symbol number “2”, the symbol number “4”, and the symbol number “6” or “8”, the upper limit number of variable displays for which time-shortening control is performed and the presence or absence of addition are different. Yes. If there is an extra, the remaining number of variable displays for which the time reduction control is performed is informed of the number of times less than the internal setting, and when the additional condition is satisfied, the remaining number is increased to correspond to the internal setting. The number of times is notified. In the setting example shown in FIG. 5, in the case of the symbol number “2”, the time reduction control is performed with the upper limit until 50 variable displays are executed. In the case of the symbol number “4”, the time reduction control is performed up to the upper limit until 100 variable displays are executed. In the case of the symbol number “6” or “8”, the time reduction control is performed up to the upper limit until no variable display is executed with no addition. When the symbol number is “2”, “4”, or “6”, the round setting is “4R”, and the round execution count (upper limit count) is set to “4”. When the symbol number is “8”, the round setting is “16R”, and the number of round executions (upper limit number) is set to “16”.

  In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 3, an internal flag or the like is set following step S102 (step S103). As an example, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in step S102, a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is set in step S103. Set to ON state. Further, when it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probability variation state, a probability variation confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is set to an on state. In addition, it may be stored in such a way that it can be specified that the state is likely to change. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” (step S104), and the special symbol process processing is terminated.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is “1” in step S21 of the special symbol process, a variation pattern or the like is determined (step S111). The fluctuation pattern indicates that the outline of the variable display time and the production mode can be specified, and a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance. The variable display time is the time required from the start of variable display to the derivation and display of a fixed symbol that is a variable display result. The plurality of variation patterns include different variation patterns depending on the variable display result and the variable display mode of the decorative design. For example, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, it corresponds to each of the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 is “non-reach” and “reach”. In addition, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. The variation pattern corresponding to is also referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbols corresponding to the special game are variably displayed. In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The decorative display variable display state may be a reach state. Here, the decorative display variable display state is a decoration that has not been stopped and displayed yet when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in any of the decorative design display areas constitutes a part of a predetermined jackpot combination. Reach status for symbols (also referred to as “reach variation symbols”) by continuing variation, or by changing all or part of the decorative symbols synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination It becomes. Among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode in which the fixed decorative pattern is derived and displayed after the decorative display variable display state reaches the reach state is called “reach”, and the decorative display variable display The variable display mode in which the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed without the mode being in the reach state is referred to as “non-reach”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state, the variation rate of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (an effect imitating a person or the like) in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. Image), changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, the variable display state of the decorative design is changed. There may be a case where an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the playback display of the moving image, and the change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display (or simply “reach effect”). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the operation of the effect movable member Or the like may be included in an operation mode different from that before the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as reliability or big hit reliability) varies depending on the production mode of each reach production. That is, it can be suggested that the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a different rate depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. As an example, a normal reach production (normal reach) and a super reach production (super reach) are preset. And, when the reach production of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (ie, the big hit expectation degree), that is, the big hit gaming state is controlled, compared with the case where the reach production of the normal reach is executed. The rate of being increased. In addition, in the reach production of super reach, there may be a plurality of types of reach production including a super reach that executes a specific reach production in which the degree of expectation of jackpot is higher than other super reach. Thus, the reach effect of super reach can be included in the suggestion effect that suggests that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific state. More generally, it is only necessary that the reach effect of super reach can be specified as an effect different from other effects during variable display.

  For the variation pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance for each variation time (variable display time) in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative design. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in step S111 of FIG. 3, it is possible to determine the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. In step S111, the variation pattern to be used is determined at a predetermined ratio using the variation pattern determination random value temporarily stored in the variable display random number buffer and the variation pattern determination table. At this time, the variable display result may become “big hit” corresponding to each fluctuation pattern by changing the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern depending on whether or not the variable display result is decided as “big hit” (Big hit reliability) can be varied.

  Further, in step S111, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining a variation pattern when the variable display result is determined to be “losing”. Alternatively, prior to determining the variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by using the reach determination random number value and the reach determination table. That is, in step S111, it is only necessary that the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types based on the variable display result and the determination result of reach.

  When the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern should be determined so that the average variable display time for special symbols and decorative designs can be shortened compared to the normal time when time reduction control is not being performed. That's fine. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used during the time reduction, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. In addition, it is possible to shorten the average variable display time, and to determine each variation pattern so that the average variable display time can be significantly shortened compared to the normal time when time reduction control is not performed. It only needs to be assigned a value. Since the high opening control is performed during the short time, it is easy for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is high. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is “0”. For this reason, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is established during the short time, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data as in the case of. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data in which determination values are assigned differently depending on the number of first special figure reservation storages in the short time.

  The variable display time is set in response to the change pattern determined in step S111. Moreover, the setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol by either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B may be performed. As an example, variable display of symbols may be started by transmitting a predetermined drive signal to either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Which special symbol display device using the special symbol on which special symbol display device is to be executed is a special symbol game based on whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port It may be set accordingly. More specifically, a special game is played by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Following the determination in step S111, various control commands corresponding to the start of variable display are transmitted (step S112). As an example, in step S112, a variable start command for notifying that a special figure game is started, a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result, a variable display time of a decorative design, a type of reach effect, etc. A change pattern designation command for notifying a change pattern indicating a mode may be set to be transmitted as a variable display start command. The variation start command only needs to include the first variation start command and the second variation start command. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Further, in response to the decrease in the number of reserved memories due to the start of variable display, a setting may be made to transmit a hold number notification command for notifying the number of reserved memories after the decrease. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “2” (step S113), and the special symbol process process is terminated.

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is “2” in step S21 of the special symbol process, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S121). When the variable display time has not elapsed (step S121; No), the special symbol variable display control is performed (step S122), and then the special symbol process is terminated. If the variable display time has elapsed (step S121; Yes), the special symbol process flag value is updated to “3” (step S123), and the special symbol process processing is terminated.

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is “3” in step S21 of the special symbol process, special symbol stop processing is executed (step S131). The special symbol stop process is a process executed when a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in response to the passage of the variable display time in the special symbol game that is a variable symbol special display. .

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S131. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the confirmed special symbol is being stopped (step S201). For example, when the stop display flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is on, it may be determined that the confirmed special symbol is being stopped and displayed. . The stop display flag may be cleared and turned off when the special symbol variable display is started in the special game. If it is determined in step S201 that the stop display is not in progress (step S201; No), the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed (step S202). As an example, a predetermined control signal may be transmitted to either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to display according to the confirmed special symbol. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, the stop display flag may be set to the on state.

  Following the stop display in step S202, a stop display time is set (step S203). Moreover, after transmitting a stop display designation command (step S204), the special symbol stop process is terminated. The stop display time is a lower limit time when the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the special figure game is stopped and displayed. Therefore, even when the variable display hold memory number is other than “0”, the variable symbol special display in the next special symbol game is not started at least until the stop display time has elapsed. The stop display designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in response to the fact that the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed after variably displaying the special symbol in the special figure game. Is an effect control command.

  FIG. 7 shows a setting example of the stop display time and stop display designation command. In steps S203 and S204 of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 6, the stop display time is set and the stop display designation command is transmitted as in the execution example shown in FIG. As multiple types of stop display designation commands, a first stop display designation command and a second stop display designation command as shown in FIG. 7B are prepared in advance. The stop display time is set to a time different from the other cases when the special chart display result is “losing” and the additional condition or the short-time end condition is satisfied. In the setting example shown in FIG. 7A, the stop display time is set to 7 seconds when the special figure display result is “losing” and the surrender condition or the time-saving end condition is satisfied, and the stop display time is 1 in other cases. Set to seconds. When the stop display time is set to 1 second in step S203 shown in FIG. 6, the first stop display designation command is transmitted in step S204, and when the stop display time is set to 7 seconds, the second stop display designation command is sent. Is sent. As described above, the first stop display designation command designates that the stop display time is 1 second of the first stop time, while the second stop display designation command designates the second stop display time different from the first stop time. Specifies that the stop time is 7 seconds.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a scenario for controlling the progress of the game, among the cases where the special figure display result is “losing”, when the additional condition is established and when the short-time end condition is established, the special symbol and the decorative pattern are displayed. The stop display time for stopping and displaying the variable display result is set to 7 seconds of the second stop time that is longer than 1 second of the first stop time that is the normal (when the condition is not satisfied) stop display time. The additional condition may be satisfied when 50 variable displays are executed in the time-saving state in which the time-saving control is performed. The time-saving end condition may be satisfied when 50 times or 100 times of variable display is executed in the time-saving state in which the time-saving control is performed.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 7 (A), the stop display time is set to the same 7 seconds regardless of which of the addition condition and the short-time end condition among the cases where the special figure display result is “losing”. The On the other hand, a different stop display time may be set depending on which of the addition condition and the short-time end condition is satisfied. For example, the stop display time may be set to 6 seconds when the addition condition is satisfied, and the stop display time may be set to 8 seconds when the time reduction end condition is satisfied. In this case, a stop display designation command capable of specifying a different stop display time may be transmitted depending on whether the addition condition or the short-time end condition is satisfied. Even if the same stop display time is set when the add-on condition is satisfied and when the short-time end condition is satisfied, the stop varies depending on whether the add-on condition is satisfied or the short-time end condition is satisfied. A display designation command may be transmitted. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, it may be possible to determine which of the addition condition and the short-time end condition is satisfied depending on which stop display designation command is received.

  If it is determined in step S201 of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 6 that the stop display is being performed (step S201; Yes), it is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (step S205). If the stop display time has not elapsed (step S205; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated. If the stop display time has elapsed (step S205; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit” (step S206). When the variable display result is “big hit” (step S206; Yes), a setting is made to end the probability variation control in the probability variation state (step S207). Next, a setting is made to end the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S208). Subsequently, a jackpot start designation command is transmitted (step S209). Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “4” (step S210), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S207, the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 may be cleared and turned off. In step S208, the short time flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is cleared and turned off. In addition, when the stored value of the hour / middle variable display counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit) is other than “0”, the hour / middle variable display counter is cleared and the stored value is changed to “ 0 ”. The jackpot start designation command transmitted in step S209 is included in the jackpot command corresponding to the case where the jackpot gaming state is controlled. The jackpot command is an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in response to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of setting a jackpot command. In addition to the jackpot start designation command, the jackpot start command includes a big prize opening opening designation command, a big prize opening opening designation command, and a jackpot end designation command. The jackpot start designation command designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The special winning opening open designation command designates the display when the special winning opening is open. The designation command after opening the big prize opening designates the display when the big prize opening is closed. It should be noted that the value specifying the number of executions of each round is set in the EXT data for the command for opening the special prize opening and the designation command after opening the special prize opening. The jackpot end designation command designates the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  FIG. 8B shows the contents specified by the jackpot start specifying command and the jackpot end specifying command. In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, values indicating designation contents based on round setting, probability variation control presence / absence control, and time reduction control setting according to the jackpot symbol as shown in FIG. 5 are set in the EXT data. For example, when a special symbol of symbol number “2” is derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the round setting is “4R”, there is no certain variation control, and the time reduction control setting is variable display 50 times, The EXT data of the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command is set to a value “00 (H)” that designates “4R non-probable change time reduction (variable display 50 times)”. Note that the notation (H) indicates a hexadecimal number. Similarly, when a special symbol of symbol number “4” is derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the EXT data of the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command is “4R non-probable time change (with variable display added 100 times)” Is set to a value “01 (H)”. When a special symbol of symbol number “6” is derived and displayed as a big hit symbol, the EXT data of the big hit start designation command and the big hit end designation command designates “4R non-probable time change (variable display is not added 100 times)”. The value is set to “02 (H)”. When a special symbol of symbol number “8” is derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the EXT data of the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command designate “16R non-probable time change (no variable display 100 times added)” The value is set to “03 (H)”. When a special symbol of symbol number “1” is derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the EXT data of the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command is set to a value “04 (H)” that designates “4R probability change”. The When a special symbol of symbol number “3” is derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the EXT data of the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command is set to a value “05 (H)” that designates “6R probability change”. The When a special symbol of symbol number “5” is derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the EXT data of the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command is set to a value “06 (H)” that designates “8R probability change”. The When a special symbol of symbol number “7” is derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the EXT data of the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command is set to a value “07 (H)” that designates “16R probability change”. The

  In step S206 of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 6, if the variable display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” (step S206; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being performed (step S206). S211). In step S211, for example, it is determined that the time reduction control is being performed when the time reduction flag is on, and it is determined that the time reduction control is not underway when the time reduction flag is off. If the time reduction control is being performed (step S211; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is being performed (step S212). In step S212, for example, it is determined that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag is ON, and it is determined that the probability variation control is not being performed when the probability variation flag is OFF. When the probability variation control is not being performed (step S212; No), the variable display count of the time reduction variable is updated (step S213). In step S213, for example, the stored value of the variable hour and minute variable display counter may be updated so that 1 is subtracted.

  Following the update in step S213, it is determined whether or not it is a short time end to end the short time state (step S214). In step S214, for example, when the stored value in the variable hourly variable display counter after the update in step S213 is “0”, it is determined that the time has ended, and when the stored value is other than “0”, the timed end is not completed. Can be determined. If it is determined that the time reduction has ended (step S214; Yes), a setting is made to end the time reduction control in the time reduction state (step S215).

  When the time-shortening control is not being performed at step S211 (step S211; No), when the probability variation control is being performed at step S212 (step S212; Yes), when the time-shortening is not completed at step S214 (step S214; No) Alternatively, after the setting in step S215 is performed, the special symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated (initialized) to “0” (step S216), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated. .

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is “4” in step S21 of the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. Whether or not (step S141). The jackpot end condition may be satisfied when, for example, all rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state are completed. When it is not the big hit end (step S141; No), after controlling the game at the time of the big hit (step S142), the special symbol process processing is ended.

  When the big hit ends in step S141 (step S141; Yes), the state setting after the big hit ends is performed (step S143). In step S143, settings for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in the probability change state and the time reduction control in the time reduction state may be made in correspondence with, for example, the symbol number of the special symbol derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol. When controlled to the probability variation state, the probability variation flag is set to the on state. In the case of controlling to the time reduction state, the time reduction flag is set to the on state, and the count initial value of the hour / medium variable display counter is set to “50” or “100” according to the symbol number of the jackpot symbol. . Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated (initialized) to “0” (step S144), and then the special symbol process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. The effect control board 12 is supplied with a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like. In the effect control CPU 120 in which the power supply for activation is started, a predetermined effect control main process is executed. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined startup process. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. Such an interrupt for turning on the timer interrupt flag is a timer interrupt for effect control. The effect control CPU 120 waits until an effect control timer interrupt occurs.

  When a timer interrupt for effect control occurs and the timer interrupt flag is turned on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and a timer interrupt process for effect control is executed. In addition to the timer control process for effect control, the CPU 120 for effect control can execute an interrupt process for receiving a command, and can receive an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It only needs to be received. In the timer control process for effect control, the effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing, it is determined whether or not an effect control command has been received. If there is a reception, setting or control corresponding to the received command is performed. After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter (light emitting member) such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED. The operation control contents using various effect devices, such as the drive operation of the effect movable member, are determined, determined, and set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted as various random values used for effect control is updated by software.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area or the like of the RAM 122, and from a plurality of processes described in advance in the effect control computer program, A process corresponding to the judgment value is selected and executed. The processing executed according to the determination value of the effect process flag includes the processing of steps S170 to S176.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. When either the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. When neither the first change start command nor the second change start command is received, control for executing a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) may be performed.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the final decorative symbol, which is the final stop symbol that becomes the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped in response to receiving the stop display designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Processing to display (derived display) is included. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The variable display stop process is based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, and the like. It includes a process for determining whether to start. When the jackpot gaming state is started in response to the variable display result corresponding to “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is “4” after performing control for starting the fanfare effect as the big hit notification effect. Updated to On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state is not started corresponding to the “losing” of the variable display result, the result notification or the additional notification can be executed according to the received stop display designation command or the like. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  In the result notification, the variable display result is “big hit” during normal time when probability change control or short time control is not performed and it is controlled to the big hit gaming state until the short time state where the short time control is performed ends and returns to the normal state In the advantageous state, a notification regarding the value given to the player is made. For example, as the result notification, the number of consecutive resorts and the number of winning balls are notified. The number of consecutive games indicates the number of times that the control to enter the big hit gaming state is repeatedly performed in the advantageous state before the time-shortening control is ended, assuming that the control to enter the big hit gaming state at normal time is “1”. The number of winning balls indicates the total number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the player based on the fact that the game balls have passed (entered) through a predetermined prize opening, such as a big prize opening. In the extra notification, when the number of remaining variable displays that can be executed in the time-shortened state in which time-shortening control is performed is less than the internal setting, the remaining number is increased and the number corresponding to the internal setting is specified. An enabling notification is made.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot effect that is executed when the game is in the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents. Displaying on the screen of the display device 5, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 ), The game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, off, or blinking, and other effect control is executed, so that the big hit effect corresponding to the big hit game state can be executed. In the jackpot effect processing, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot end effect (ending effect) executed when the jackpot game state ends, and the setting contents The effect image based on the image display device 5 is displayed on the screen, the sound (sound effect signal) is output to the sound control board 13, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lamp control board 14 is output. The game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED can be turned on / off or blinked by the output of the command (electric decoration signal), and other effect control can be executed to execute the jackpot end effect corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state To do. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 9 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10, a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result is determined (step S321). The final stop symbol is determined based on variable display contents such as a variation pattern indicated by a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and a variable display result indicated by a variable display result notification command. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I just need it.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . The non-reach combination definitive decorative design and the reach lose combination definitive decorative design are included in the definite combination definitive decorative design corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the final stop symbol is determined to be different (mismatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Is done. When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the final stop symbol is determined to be the same (matching) ornament symbol in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Is done. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the final stop symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Are determined to be the same (matching) decorative designs. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative design (depicted decorative design) and the probability variation design (for example, the decorative design indicating an odd number) is the final decorative design. Further, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, it may be determined whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S321, the variable display effect is determined (step S322). The notice display effect may be included in the variable display effect. The notice effect is different from the reach effect, for example, by displaying a predetermined effect image, or by an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, such as displaying an image as a message or outputting a sound, at a predetermined rate. Whether or not the decorative display variable display state becomes the reach state, whether or not the reach production by super reach is executed at a predetermined rate, whether or not the variable display result becomes a “hit” at a predetermined rate, etc. Suggested to be recognizable by the player. Thus, the notice effect can be included in the suggestion effect that suggests that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific state.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed (started) before the state reaches the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect is provided at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of a special symbol or decorative symbol until the finalized special symbol or fixed ornament symbol resulting in variable display is derived and displayed in accordance with the effect mode. Any device can be used as long as it can be announced that it will be a big hit gaming state at a different rate. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the effect form of the notice effect.

  In the notice effect, a step-up notice effect, a button operation notice effect, or the like may be included. The step-up notice effect changes from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the final stop symbol resulting in variable display is derived and displayed (step up) By doing so, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is notified in advance. In the step-up notice effect, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the number of times (the number of steps) that the effect mode changes, and it is only necessary to indicate that the jackpot reliability is higher when the number of steps is larger than when the number of steps is small. . That is, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the game state is a big hit game state, the effect mode changes to a predetermined stage at a higher rate than when the big hit game state is not obtained. As the change of the effect mode (step-up) in the step-up notice effect, different character images may be displayed in order, or one of the display modes such as the shape, display color, and display pattern of one character. It may be something that steps up by changing part or all. In other words, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that at least a part of the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable member, etc.) as viewed from the player has changed in stages. In addition to the step-up by displaying the character image, the jackpot reliability may be varied by varying the number of times the movable member repeatedly operates, the number of members that operate simultaneously, the type of members that operate, and the like.

  When the button operation advance notice effect is executed, a promotion effect that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation (such as a pressing operation) on the operation means such as the push button 31B is executed, and the player's action such as the predetermined operation is detected. Based on this, it is only necessary to perform an effect operation such as notifying a predetermined message. When the button operation advance notice effect is executed, an operation by the player such as an operation of the push button 31B is effectively detected during a predetermined period during the variable display of the decorative symbols, and at the timing when the operation is detected, A predetermined production operation that is an operation production is performed. For example, when the operation effect is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5 such as an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance, the variable display result may be a “hit”. It only needs to be notified.

  After determining the variable display effect in step S322, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). The effect control pattern determined in step S323 only needs to include at least the special-fluctuation effect control pattern. The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and during the period from the start of the special symbol variation in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived. It is composed of data indicating an effect mode in a decorative display variable display mode, a reach effect, a re-lottery effect, and the like. The effect control pattern determined in step S323 may include a notice effect control pattern. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the effect form of the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance.

  After determining the effect control pattern in step S323, the initial value of the effect control process timer is set (step S324). The effect control process timer only needs to be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control timer setting unit). The initial value of the effect control process timer may be determined in accordance with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like is performed on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S325). For example, the change in the decorative pattern is performed by sending a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure fluctuation production control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S323 from the production control CPU 120 to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. It is only necessary that transmission can be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen of the image display device 5.

  Subsequent to step S325, update setting of the hold display at the start of variable display is performed (step S326). Then, it is determined whether or not the remaining time is being counted (step S327). If the remaining time count is being counted (step S327; Yes), a setting for updating the remaining number for notification is performed (step S328). If the remaining time count is not being counted in step S327 (step S327; No), after the setting in step S328, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2” (step S329), and variable display starts. The setting process ends.

  The remaining number of time reductions is the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the time-short state in which the time reduction control is performed. On the side of the effect control board 12 different from the main board 11, a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. For example, the short remaining time counter may be used to count the short remaining time counter. In step S327, it is determined that the time remaining count is not being counted when the stored value of the time remaining counter is “0”, and it is determined that the time remaining count is being counted when the stored value is other than “0”. do it. In step S328, the stored value of the remaining number counter for notification provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 may be updated so as to be decremented by one. In the time-short state in which the time-short control is performed (in the case of non-probable time change), the remaining variable display notified by displaying the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the update of the remaining number of notifications in step S328. The number of times may be updated and notified.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 9 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S341). In step S341, for example, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed for the measurement time using the timer value of the effect control process timer. In the effect control process, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) each time the variable display effect process is executed. When an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value of the updated effect control process timer, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S342). The notice effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the notice effect control pattern determined corresponding to the notice pattern. When it is determined that it is the notice effect period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S343). For example, various commands created based on the setting of the notice effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. In addition, it is only necessary that the notice effect can be executed using various effect devices by operating the effect movable member, or by combining some or all of them.

  If it is determined in step S342 that it is not a notice effect period (step S342; No), after performing the control in step S343, it is determined whether it is a reach effect period for executing a reach effect. (Step S344). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in a special figure fluctuation production control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined that it is the reach effect period (step S344; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S345). For this control, for example, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol on the display screen of the image display device 5 is set to the reach state, the display mode of the decorative symbol is changed (for example, reduced) when the reach effect of super reach is executed. Display and enlarged display), control for changing the display of the effect image on the display screen in accordance with the progress of the reach effect, control for changing the sound output by the speakers 8L and 8R according to the progress of the reach effect, and the game effect lamp 9 In addition, it is only necessary to include at least a part of the control for turning on, blinking, or turning off the light emitter such as the decoration LED in accordance with the progress of the reach effect. Further, for example, background image display control or BGM output control may be performed in response to the reach effect.

  When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the reach production period (step S344; No), after performing the control in step S345, for example, setting in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern Based on the other control required to execute the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S346), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a stop display designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S347). If the stop display designation command has not been received (step S347; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the stop display designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to normally receive the stop display designation command. It may be executed.

  If a stop display designation command is received in step S347 (step S347; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S348, control is performed to derive and display the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol that is the display result. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the received stop display designation command is the first stop display designation command (step S349). When the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is finished, the first stop display designation command or the second stop display designation command shown in FIG. 7B is transmitted from the main board 11.

  If it is determined in step S349 that the command is the first stop display designation command (step S349; Yes), 1 second of the first stop time is set as the fixed display time (step S350). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S349 that the command is not the first stop display designation command but the second stop display designation command (step S349; No), 7 seconds of the second stop time is set as the fixed display time. It sets (step S351). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” (step S352), and then the effect processing during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S173 of FIG. 9 as the variable display stop process. In the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” (step S361). In step S361, for example, it may be determined whether or not the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is “big hit”. If the variable display result is “big hit” (step S361; Yes), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S362). If the jackpot start designation command has not been received (step S362; No), the variable display stop process is terminated and waits. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit”, if the predetermined time including the fixed display time has passed without receiving the big hit start designation command, the big hit start designation command could not be received normally. Corresponding to the above, predetermined error processing may be executed.

  When the big hit start designation command is received in step S362 (step S362; Yes), control for starting execution of the fanfare effect is performed (step S363). Subsequently, the number of jackpots is updated (step S364). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is not performed after the big hit gaming state is finished (step S365). In the case of non-probability change (step S365; Yes), the remaining time is set (step S366). If it is not non-probable but probable (step S365; No), after setting in step S366, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4” (step S367), and variable display is stopped. End time processing.

  The number of big hits is “1” when the control to enter the big hit gaming state at normal time when the probability variation control or the time reduction control is not performed, and the control to enter the big hit gaming state in the advantageous state before the time reduction control ends. Shows the number of times repeated, corresponding to the number of consecutive resorts. The number of big hits may be counted using a big hit number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control counter setting unit). In step S364, the stored value of the big hit number counter may be updated to add one. In step S366, the initial value (“50” or “100”) of the short time remaining number corresponding to the time short control setting indicated by the jackpot start designation command may be set in the short time remaining number counter. At this time, the presence / absence of the extra notification may be stored in an identifiable manner. As an example, an extra setting flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 may be set to an on state when there is an extra, and set to an off state when there is no extra. . Also, an initial value of the remaining number counter for notification may be set. The initial value of the notification remaining number counter is set to the same value as the initial value of the short time remaining number counter when there is no addition, and the initial value “50” before addition is set when there is an addition. That's fine. Note that the initial value of the remaining number counter for notification is, for example, a value (“50” or “100”) according to the remaining number of times and the presence or absence of addition when the jackpot end effect processing in step S176 shown in FIG. 9 is executed. ) May be set. The updating of the big hit number and the setting of the short time remaining number in steps S364 to S366 may be performed when the big hit end effect process in step S176 shown in FIG. 9 is executed. When the big hit start designation command is received in step S362, the count of the short remaining number of times and the remaining number of times for notification are reset (initialized) in response to being controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific state. Thus, when the big hit gaming state is ended and the time is short, it is only necessary to start counting the short remaining time and the remaining number for notification from the initial value corresponding to the big hit symbol.

  When the variable display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” in step S361 (step S361; No), processing for losing is executed (step S368). Loss stop processing is performed in a specific period until a fixed display time elapses when a fixed decorative symbol of a lost combination is derived and displayed corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. A process for enabling the superimposing notification is included. Further, in the process of losing stop, effect control corresponding to the end of the time reduction state is also performed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S368 of FIG. In the loss stop process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not it is a stop display start time for starting the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol (step S501). In step S501, it is determined that the stop display is started when a stop display flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is OFF, and the stop display flag is ON. It may be determined that the stop display is not started. If it is time to start the stop display (step S501; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a short time remaining number (step S502). In step S502, it is determined that there is a short time remaining number when the count value of the short time remaining number counter is other than “0”, and there is no short time remaining number when the count value of the short time remaining number counter is “0”. What is necessary is just to judge. Note that the stop display flag may be set to the on state in response to the determination that the stop display start time is set in step S501.

  If there is a short time remaining number in step S502 (step S502; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the stored value of the short time remaining number counter to update the short time remaining number (step S503). If there is no short time remaining count in step S502 (step S502; No), or after updating in step S503, it is determined whether it is time to receive the second stop display designation command (step S504). . In step S504, for example, it may be determined whether or not the stop display designation command determined to have been received in step S347 of the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 11 is the second stop display designation command. When it is time to receive the first stop display designation command instead of the second stop display designation command (step S504; No), the process for losing stop is terminated.

  If it is time to receive the second stop display designation command in step S504 (step S504; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a short time end to end the short time state (step S505). In step S505, when the stored value of the time-saving remaining number counter after the update in step S503 is “0”, it is determined that the time-saving is completed, and when the stored value is other than “0”, the time-saving completion is not performed. What is necessary is just to determine that it is not. If it is a short time end (step S505; Yes), control for starting the result notification is performed (step S506). On the other hand, when it is not the time-end end (step S505; No), control for starting the additional notification is performed (step S507) in response to the addition time when the additional notification is performed (step S507).

  In step S506, various commands created based on the setting of the effect control pattern prepared in advance for executing the result notification are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. In addition, it is only necessary that the result notification can be executed by using various effect devices by operating the effect movable member or by combining some or all of them. In step S507, various commands created based on the setting of the effect control pattern prepared in advance for executing the extra notification are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. In addition, it is only necessary to be able to execute the superimposing notification by using various effect devices by operating the effect movable member or by combining some or all of them. When control is performed in either step S506 or S507, a notification flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set to an on state, and the result notification or addition is performed. It may be possible to specify that notification such as notification is being executed.

  If it is not at the start of stop display in step S501 (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed (step S508). If the fixed display time has not elapsed (step S508; No), it is determined whether there is a notification such as a result notification or an additional notification (step S509). In step S509, it may be determined that there is a notification when the notification flag is on, and it is determined that there is no notification when the notification flag is off. When there is no notification (step S509; No), the process at the time of loss stop is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a notification (step S509; Yes), the control during the notification of the result notification or the additional notification is performed (step S510), and then the process at the time of the suspension stop is ended.

  If the confirmed display time has elapsed in step S508 (step S508; Yes), it is determined whether there is a notification such as a result notification or an additional notification (step S511). This determination may be the same determination as the determination in step S509. In response to the determination that the fixed display time has elapsed in step S508, the stop display flag may be cleared and set to the off state.

  If there is a notification in step S511 (step S511; Yes), control for ending notification such as result notification or additional notification is performed (step S512). In response to the determination that there is a notification in step S511, the notification flag may be cleared and set to an off state. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving is over (step S513). When it is time-short end (step S513; Yes), the production corresponding to the time-short end is controlled (step S514). In step S514, in response to the completion of the time reduction state and the normal state, control for terminating notification is performed for the remaining number of variable displays corresponding to the remaining number for notification, for example. Further, control for changing the display of the background image, control for changing the output of the BGM, and the like may be performed. Further, the big hit counter is cleared and the stored value is updated (initialized) to “0” in response to the completion of the time reduction state and the normal state.

  If the time is not over in step S513 (step S513; No), the setting for adding the remaining number of notifications is performed in response to the addition time when the additional notification is performed (step S515). In step S515, for example, “50” is added to the stored value of the remaining number counter for notification and updated, and with the update, the remaining variable display notified by the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed. The number of times may be updated and notified. If there is no notification in step S511 (step S511; No), or after performing control in step S514, or after setting in step S515, the effect process flag is cleared and the value is set. After updating (initializing) to “0” (step S516), the process at the time of losing stop is terminated.

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

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

  In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 3, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) and the confirmed special symbol are determined in step S102. Thereafter, the variation pattern is determined in step S111, and variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. Based on the determination in step S121 that the variable display time has elapsed, the special symbol stop process in step S131 is executed. At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit”, the control in step S142 and the like can be executed, and the big hit gaming state as the specific state is controlled. On the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S364 that the variable display result is “big hit” in step S361 of the variable display stop process shown in FIG. Is updated.

  When the big hit gaming state ends, the control in step S143 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. May be short-lived. When the variable display result is “big hit” again in the probability change state or the short time state, the number of big hits is updated by 1 in step S364 of the variable display stop process shown in FIG. The In this way, in the advantageous state until the short-time state ends and returns to the normal state, the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state is counted as the number of big hits (number of consecutive games). Further, during the period from the completion of the short-time state to the return to the normal state, the number of game balls paid out as a winning ball in the big hit gaming state is counted as the number of winning balls.

  If it is controlled to be in the short time state, when the number of executions of the variable display reaches a specific number, it is determined that the short time has ended in step S214 of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. At this time, due to the setting in step S215, the time reduction state ends and the normal state is restored. Therefore, the time reduction state can be controlled until the number of executions of the variable display reaches a specific number.

  When the time saving state ends, in step S203 shown in FIG. 6, a second stop time of 7 seconds longer than 1 second of the first stop time is set as the stop display time corresponding to the establishment of the time saving end condition. . In step S <b> 204, a second stop display designation command for designating the second stop time is transmitted to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 determines that it is time to receive the second stop display designation command in step S504 of the loss stop process shown in FIG. 13, and when it is determined in step S505 that the time is over, step S506 is performed. The execution of the result notification is started by the control at. In the result notification, notification regarding the value given to the player, such as the number of consecutive resorts and the number of winning balls, can be executed. Therefore, in response to the end of the time saving state as the advantageous state, it is possible to execute a result notification regarding the value given to the player. In addition, the result notification is executed in a specific period after the specific number of variable display ends, not in the period in which the variable display of the specific number of times (the last time in the short time state) is completed. .

  FIG. 14 shows a specific period during which the result notification is executed. At the timing T01 corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state as shown in FIG. 14B is started, and the variable display of special symbols and decoration symbols as shown in FIG. 14A can be executed. It becomes. Thereafter, before the number of executions of the variable display in the short time state reaches the specific number (“50” or “100”), the special figure display result corresponds to “big hit” in step S203 shown in FIG. Alternatively, the stop display time is set to 1 second of the first stop time in response to the fact that the special figure display result is “losing” and neither the addition condition nor the short-time end condition is satisfied. In step S <b> 204, a first stop display designation command for designating the first stop time is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  When the number of executions of the variable display in the short time state is a specific number, when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed at timing T10, the special figure display result is “ The stop display time is set to 7 seconds of the second stop time, which is different from 1 second of the first stop time, in response to the fact that the short-time end condition is satisfied by “losing”. In step S <b> 204, a second stop display designation command for designating the second stop time is transmitted to the effect control board 12. In this way, the result notification can be executed in the stop display period D02 up to the timing T02 when the second stop time of 7 seconds elapses after the specific number of variable displays is finished. On the other hand, since the result notification is not performed in the period D01 in which the variable display of the specific number of times is executed, the variation pattern common to the variable display other than the specific number of times is determined, and the reach effect, the notice effect, etc. An effect during variable display can be executed.

  In this way, when controlled to the short-time state, the notification condition is not satisfied based on the fact that the short-time end condition, which is one of the notification conditions, is satisfied by executing a variable number of variable displays. The stop display period D02 until the second stop time, which is different from the first stop time in the case, elapses is set as the specific period, and the result notification is executed in the specific period after the variable display of the specific number of times ends. Since the result notification is executed after a specific number of variable displays have been completed, there is no need for a special variation pattern for performing notification during the variable display execution. This can be executed in the same manner as when variable display that does not hold is being executed.

  In the case of performing the result notification while executing the variable display of the specific number of times, if the result notification is not executed when the variable display result is “big hit”, the result notification is not executed, and thus the variable display result is There is a possibility that the player may recognize in advance that it will be a “hit”. For this reason, even when the variable display result is a “big hit”, it is possible to give a notification similar to the result notification once and then notify that the variable display result becomes a big hit gaming state corresponding to the “big hit”. It is done. However, once the notification similar to the result notification is made, the big hit gaming state is entered. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the advantageous state continues, and there is a possibility that the player may have a distrust of the notification. On the other hand, by performing the result notification in a specific period after the variable display of the specific number of times is finished, it is not necessary to notify the result when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the player continues to be in an advantageous state. Whether or not to do so can be clearly recognized. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a period for performing notification during the execution of variable display, production restrictions are reduced, and a presentation effect such as a reach production or a notice production can be appropriately executed to prevent a reduction in production effect.

  In the example of setting the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 5, when the special symbol of symbol number “4” is derived and displayed as the jackpot symbol, “4R” is set by the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command shown in FIG. “Non-probable time change (with variable display added 100 times)” is designated. In this case, for example, when the variable display is executed 50 times in the short time state, the additional condition is satisfied. In step S203 shown in FIG. 6, the second stop longer than 1 second of the first stop time is set as the stop display time corresponding to the establishment of the additional condition when the special symbol display result as the variable symbol display result is “losing”. 7 seconds of time is set. In step S <b> 204, a second stop display designation command for designating the second stop time is transmitted to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 determines that it is time to receive the second stop display designation command in step S504 of the loss stop process shown in FIG. 13, and when it is determined that the time is not over in step S505, step S507 is performed. By the control at, the execution of the additional notification is started. In the additional notification, notification is performed as if the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the short-time state has increased. In addition, when an additional notification is performed, the number of times less than the internal setting is notified as the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the time-saving state before the additional notification is performed. By the additional notification, it is notified that the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state is apparently increased. Similar to the result notification, the superimposing notification is executed not in the period in which the variable display is executed, but in the notification period after the variable display ends.

  FIG. 15 shows a period in which an extra notification is executed in addition to the result notification. When the time-shortening control is performed in the time-shortening state as shown in FIG. 15B, the special symbols and decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 15A are variably displayed. In step S203 shown in FIG. If the special figure display result is “losing” and before the additional condition is established, the stop display time is set to 1 second of the first stop time. After that, for example, when the 50th variable display is executed in the short time state, the special display result is displayed in step S203 shown in FIG. 6 when the display result of the variable display comes to the timing T11. Is “lost”, and the stop display time is set to 7 seconds of the second stop time, which is different from 1 second of the first stop time. In step S <b> 204, a second stop display designation command for designating the second stop time is transmitted to the effect control board 12. In this way, it is possible to perform the extra notification in the stop display period D11 until 7 seconds of the second stop time elapses after the variable display corresponding to the establishment of the extra condition is completed. On the other hand, during the period in which variable display corresponding to the establishment of the addition condition is executed, no additional notification is performed. Therefore, the variable display corresponding to the non-establishment of the addition condition is determined, and the reach effect is determined. It is possible to execute an effect during variable display such as a notification effect.

  As described above, when the time-short state is controlled, the notification condition is based on the fact that the addition condition that is one of the notification conditions different from the time-short end condition is satisfied by executing a predetermined number of variable displays. In the stop display period D11 until the second stop time that is different from the first stop time when the above is not established, the additional notification is executed. Since the additional notification is executed after the variable display corresponding to the establishment of the additional condition is completed, there is no need for a special variation pattern for notification during execution of the variable display, suggesting effects such as reach effects and notice effects. Thus, it can be executed in the same manner as when variable display in which the addition condition is not satisfied is being executed. For example, when the variable display for the 100th time is executed in the time-saving state after executing the superimposing notification, the time-saving end condition is satisfied. At this time, as in the case of FIG. 14, the result notification can be executed in the stop display period D12 until the timing T02 at which 7 seconds of the second stop time elapses after the specific number of variable displays is ended.

  FIG. 16 shows an execution example of result notification. In this execution example, on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, variable display of decorative symbols in the short time state is performed, and the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state ( The remaining number of notifications) is “1”. In the upper right part of the display screen shown in FIG. 16A, an effect image indicating “one more time” is displayed in correspondence with the remaining number of times being “1”. Thereafter, in FIG. 16B, the variable display is ended by stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Subsequently, in FIG. 16C, decorative display variable display is started. In step S328 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10, the remaining number for notification is updated to “0”. In the upper right part of the display screen shown in FIG. 16C, an effect image indicating “Last” is displayed in correspondence with the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the time-saving state being “0”. . Then, in FIG. 16D, the variable display is completed by stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbol.

  Corresponding to the end of the variable display shown in FIG. 16D, when the time-short end condition is satisfied, the stop display time is set to 7 seconds of the second stop time longer than 1 second of the first stop time. The In this case, first, for example, the display shown in FIG. After that, the result notification is performed by the display shown in FIG. In FIG. 16E and FIG. 16F, the decorative symbol derived and displayed as the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in correspondence with the specific period until the stop display time elapses. In this way, when the result notification is being executed, the finalized symbol that is the final stop symbol in the variable symbol variable display is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 17 shows an execution example of the extra notification. In this execution example, on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17E, the same display (common mode) as in FIGS. 16A to 16E is performed. ing. However, the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the short-time state is reported to be smaller than the internal setting. For example, when the variable display shown in FIG. 17C is started, the remaining number for notification is updated to “0”, while the short time remaining number counted by the short time remaining number counter is “50”. ing. Corresponding to the end of the variable display shown in FIG. 17D, when the additional condition is satisfied, the stop display time is set to 7 seconds of the second stop time longer than 1 second of the first stop time. . In this case, for example, following the display shown in FIG. 17 (E), an additional notification is made by the display shown in FIG. 17 (F), and the continuation of the short-time state is notified. In FIG. 17 (E) and FIG. 17 (F), the decorative symbol derived and displayed as the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in correspondence with the notification period until the stop display time elapses. In this way, when the superimposing notification is being executed, the finalized symbol that is the final stop symbol in the variable symbol variable display is stopped and displayed. The short time state end notification by the display shown in FIG. 17 (E) is reported in the same manner as the short time state end notification by the display shown in FIG. 16 (E). As a result, even when the extra notification is performed, the player is given an impression that the time-short state has ended once, so that the unexpectedness and joyful feeling when the extra notification is performed can be enhanced. Also, even when the result notification is performed without the additional notification, at least a part of the notification is performed in the same manner as the case where the additional notification is performed, so that the game for the continued short-time state with the additional notification Can give people a sense of expectation. In addition, even when the additional notification as shown in FIG. 17 (F) is performed, after the result notification by the display shown in FIG. 16 (F) is performed, the additional notification by the display shown in FIG. 17 (F) is performed. It may be. In this case as well, it is possible to increase the unexpectedness and joy of being notified of the addition, and even when the addition notification is not performed, the player's sense of expectation that the additional notification is performed and the short-time state continues. Can be given.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of performing a reach effect in a variable number of variable displays in a short time state. In this execution example, on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a decorative display variable display is performed in the short time state, and the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state ( The remaining number of notifications) is “0”. In the upper right part of the display screen shown in FIG. 18A, an effect image indicating “Last” is displayed in correspondence with the remaining number of times being “0”. Thereafter, in FIG. 18B, the decorative symbol indicating “7” is temporarily stopped and displayed. After the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state, for example, a reach effect as shown in FIG. 18C is executed. At this time, since the result notification is not performed in the period in which the variable display is executed, the reach effect can be executed corresponding to the common variation pattern when the remaining number of times is other than “0”. Further, for example, during the period in which the decorative symbol variable display as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C is executed, the result notification is not performed, and thus the common notice pattern when the remaining number of times is other than “0”. In response to this, a notice effect can be executed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state is “0”, it is possible to execute reach effects and notice effects corresponding to the same pattern as when the remaining number of times is other than “0”. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the reach effect and the notice effect may be executed in correspondence with a pattern different from the case where the remaining number of times is other than “0”. For example, in step S323 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the remaining number is “0” based on the remaining time and the like, and when the remaining number is “0”, “ An effect control pattern different from that other than “0” is determined. Thereby, the effect mode in the reach effect or the notice effect may be set to a different effect mode depending on whether or not a specific number of variable displays has been executed.

  After the reach effect shown in FIG. 18 (C) is executed, when the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the decorative symbol of the big hit combination shown in FIG. 18 (D1) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. The fanfare effect by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 18 (D2) is executed by the control in step S363 of the variable display stop process shown in FIG. In this way, when the variable display is executed a specific number of times in the short-time state and the variable display result is “big hit”, the result notification is executed during the variable display or during the specific period after the variable display ends. There is no need to do. Thus, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is possible to prevent a notification that may be mistakenly recognized that the time reduction control is not continued, and to appropriately execute the effect.

  After the reach effect shown in FIG. 18 (C) is executed, when the variable display result corresponds to “losing” and the decorative symbol of the reach combination shown in FIG. 18 (E1) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. As shown in FIG. 18 (E2), the result notification by the display is executed by the control in steps S506 and S510 of the loss stop process shown in FIG. As described above, when the reach effect is executed in response to the specific number of variable displays in the short time state and the variable display result is “losing”, the result is obtained in the specific period after the specific number of variable displays are ended. Announcement is executed. As a result, when the variable display result is “losing”, in response to the end of the short-time state in which the short-time control is performed, the result notification regarding the value given to the player, the suggestion effect such as the reach effect and the notice effect Can be executed appropriately to improve the amusement interest.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, it has been described that the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed and the time short state in which the time reduction control is performed are controlled. On the other hand, it may be controlled to a KT (small hit time) state in which the probability that the variable display result will be “small hit” increases. For example, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the KT state may be controlled at a predetermined rate (including 100%). A gaming state that is not in the KT state may be referred to as a non-KT state. In addition, a period controlled to the KT state may be referred to as a KT period, and a period not controlled to the KT state may be referred to as a non-KT period.

  FIG. 19 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a modified example provided with a case where it is controlled to the KT state. The gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 19 includes a first area 2A and a second area 2B. The first area 2A includes a left area and a lower area of the image display device 5, and is provided with a normal winning ball apparatus 6A that forms a first start winning opening. The second area 2B includes a right area and a lower right area of the image display device 5, and includes a normal winning ball apparatus 6B that forms a second start winning opening, and a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that forms a large winning opening. Is provided. The first region 2A and the second region 2B are only required to be separated by a failure nail or the like (including a case where the first region 2A and the second region 2B are completely partitioned by the failure nail or the like). The game balls that are driven into the second area 2B are difficult to enter (including cases where they cannot enter), and the game balls that are driven into the second area 2B are difficult to enter the first area 2A. (Including cases where entry is not possible).

  On the screen of the image display device 5, as a main screen, an area 5A in which “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged, and as a sub screen, a display area is displayed. There is a region 5B provided in the lower right. In the area 5B, corresponding to the variable display using the second special figure, an image indicating that the variable display using the second special figure is being executed and the variable display result using the second special figure are notified. The image to be displayed is displayed. In the area 5B, the variable image of the predetermined image may be displayed in synchronization with the variable display using the second special figure, similarly to the variable display of the decorative design. Variable display of the predetermined image may also be included in the variable display game.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 19, when a game ball is driven into the first area 2 </ b> A (when the game ball is driven toward the left side of the image display device 5, so-called left-handed is performed), the game ball is It is easier to enter the first start winning opening than the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening (including the case where the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening or the large winning opening), and the game ball is in the second area 2B. In the case where the game ball is driven to the right side of the image display device 5 (when a so-called right-hand strike is performed), the game ball is not connected to the first start winning opening or the like. It is easy to enter a grand prize opening (including a case where a game ball cannot enter the first starting prize opening). For this reason, the player may divide the game balls according to whether he or she wants to win the game ball in the second start winning opening or the big winning opening or wants to win the game ball in the first start winning opening. it can. In addition, the one-dot chain line arrow of FIG. 19 has shown an example of the locus | trajectory of a game ball when a game ball is struck into the 1st area | region 2A (when left-handed). A two-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 1 shows an example of a trajectory of the game ball when the game ball is hit in the second region 2B (when it is hit right).

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the predetermined gaming state . In the small hit gaming state, the big prize opening is opened as in the big hit gaming state. In the period where the big winning opening is released in the small hit game state, the variable display result using the first special figure becomes “small hit” and the variable display result using the second special figure is “small hit”. It is good also as a period until different time passes by the case where it becomes. As an example, if the variable display result using the first special figure is “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened for 0.1 seconds, and the variable display result using the second special figure is “small hit”. ", It is sufficient to open the grand prize winning opening in 1.8 seconds. A common time elapses when the variable display result using the first special figure is “small hit” and when the variable display result using the second special figure is “small hit”. The grand prize opening may be opened until it is done.

  FIG. 20 shows variable display modes (variation modes) of the first special figure and the second special figure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. In the non-KT state, the variable display time of the second special figure is set to a very long time (for example, about 30 minutes). On the other hand, in the KT state, the variable display time of the second special figure is set to a relatively short time (for example, 5 seconds). For this reason, in the KT state, when the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening continues, the variable display execution frequency using the second special figure is the non-KT state. It will be much better than that. Corresponding to the variable display using the first special figure or the second special figure, the ratio at which the variable display result is determined to be “small hit” is higher than the ratio at which the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. ing. For example, the variable display result is determined as “small hit” at a rate of 99/100 (99%), and the variable display result is determined as “big hit” at a rate of 1/100 (1%). In addition, when the variable display result using the first special figure is “small hit”, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the big prize opening because the period for opening the big prize opening is short. In other words, the game balls that will become the prize balls are not paid out. In the KT state, the execution frequency of the variable display using the second special figure is improved, so the frequency that the variable display result using the second special figure becomes “small hit” is also improved, and the small hit gaming state This makes it easier to open the grand prize opening. In the KT state, when the player launches the game ball toward the second region 2B (right-handed), the frequency at which the big winning opening is opened is improved compared to the non-KT state, which is advantageous to the player It becomes. Thus, the KT state is a predetermined state in which a predetermined value is easily given to the player.

  In the variation mode shown in FIG. 20, the execution of variable display using the first special figure can be suspended, while the execution of variable display using the second special figure is not suspended. When a variable start using the second special figure is being executed, a big hit game state, or a small hit game state, when a game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and a second start win occurs The variable display using the second special drawing based on the second start winning is not executed (invalid).

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 19, when the variable display using the first special figure is executed, the variable display using the second special figure can be executed, and the variable display using the second special figure is executed. When it is, variable display using the first special figure can be executed. When variable display using the second special figure is being executed, if the variable display result using the first special figure is “small hit” or “big hit”, the current display is being executed. 2 Stop variable display using special figure. In the non-KT state, the variable display time of the second special figure is set to a very long time. Therefore, if the variable display using the second special figure is not stopped, the second special figure executed at the time of the big hit Until the variable display using is finished, there is a possibility that the frequency at which the variable display result using the second special figure becomes “small hit” cannot be improved even in the KT state. Therefore, when the variable display result of the first special figure becomes “small hit” or “big hit”, the second special figure is used in the KT state by stopping the variable display using the second special figure. The frequency at which the variable display result is “small hit” is quickly improved, and the period until the player is in an advantageous state is shortened.

  The KT state is continuously performed until either one of the KT end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed or the next big hit gaming state has been controlled. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the KT state may be controlled again. In the KT state, by performing probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be higher than in the normal state. Alternatively, in the KT state, the probability variation control may not be performed and the big hit probability may not be increased. The KT state may be controlled at a predetermined rate (including 100%) after the big hit gaming state is ended based on, for example, that the variable display result of the first special figure is “big hit”. Alternatively, the KT state may be controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is not “big hit” and the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 500 times).

  FIG. 21 shows an execution example of the small hit display and result notification in the KT state. In the KT state (KT period) controlled to the KT state, the display on the display screen of the image display device 5 corresponds to the execution of variable display using the second special figure, for example, as shown in FIG. The reel production as shown is performed. In the reel effect in the KT state, an effect image simulating a reel whose pattern fluctuates (rotates) is displayed in synchronization with the variable display using the second special drawing. In the lower right portion of the display screen shown in FIG. 21A1, an image prepared in advance is variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display using the second special drawing. When the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, an effect image showing a state in which predetermined pictures are arranged is displayed. It is only necessary to display an effect image indicating a state in which different pictures are arranged when the variable display result is “big hit” and when the variable display result is “small hit”. For example, when the variable display result using the second special figure is “small hit”, an effect image showing a state in which “Cherry” patterns as shown in FIG. 21A2 are arranged is displayed. The effect image showing a state in which the patterns are arranged may be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 when the display result of the variable display using the second special figure is stopped and displayed.

  In the display of the effect image in such a reel effect, even when the variable display result using the second special drawing is stopped and displayed, the effect effect of the reel effect is executed in a movable manner. For example, the effect image showing a state in which the patterns are arranged is displayed so as to be in a display state that causes a slight shaking (rotation) without stopping and displaying the patterns. As a result, it is possible to clearly recognize that the reel effect is an effect different from the variable display of the decorative design, and it is possible to appropriately execute the effect by preventing the execution of an effect that is easily mistaken for the variable display of the decorative design. it can. Since the reel effect is an effect different from the variable display of the decorative pattern, the display result of the variable display using the second special figure is stopped in the effect image showing a state where the patterns as shown in FIG. Displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is not limited to what is displayed when it is displayed, for example, when the big winning opening is opened in response to the variable display result being “small hit” You may be made to do. In the lower right part of the display screen shown in FIG. 21 (A2), the image corresponding to the variable display result of the second special figure is stopped and displayed in synchronization with the variable display using the second special figure. That's fine.

  In the advantageous state from the end of the KT state to the return to the normal state, the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state is counted as the number of big hits (number of consecutive games). In the period from the end of the KT state to the return to the normal state, the number of game balls paid out as a winning ball in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is counted as the number of winning balls. When the KT state ends, the second stop time of 7 seconds, which is longer than 1 second of the first stop time, is set as the stop display time in the same manner as when the time reduction state ends in the above embodiment. After the variable display of the specific number of times is finished in the KT state, the result notification as shown in FIG. 21B may be executed in the specific period until the second stop time elapses. Thus, in the specific period after the variable display of the specific number of times that can be executed in the KT state ends, the result notification regarding the value given to the player is executed. This eliminates the need for a special variation pattern for notification during execution of variable display, and can perform suggestive effects such as reach effects and notice effects in the same way as when other variable displays are being performed. it can. Further, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is not necessary to notify the result, and the player can clearly recognize whether or not the KT state as the advantageous state continues. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to provide a period for performing notification during the execution of variable display, production restrictions are reduced, and suggested production such as reach production and notice production can be appropriately executed to prevent a reduction in production effect.

  When the variable display result becomes “big hit” during the KT state (KT period), after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, it becomes the KT state again until a variable number of times of variable display is newly executed. The KT state can be continued. That is, every time the variable display result becomes “big hit” during the KT state, the number of executions of the variable display counted in the KT state is initialized to “0”, and after the end of the big hit gaming state, a specific number of variable displays are performed again. Until KT is executed, the KT state can be continued. When the variable display result is “small hit” during the KT state (KT period), the big winning opening is opened under the control of the small hit gaming state. However, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the number of executions of variable display counted in the KT state is not initialized. That is, when the variable display is executed a specific number of times in combination with the number of executions of the variable display in the KT state before the small hit gaming state, the KT state ends. Thus, in the specific period after the variable display of the specific number of times that can be executed in the KT state ends, the result notification regarding the value given to the player is executed. The specific period may be a period after the big winning opening is closed in the small hit gaming state. Thus, for example, when the variable display is executed a specific number of times in the KT state and the last variable display result is “small hit”, the small hit game state corresponding to the variable display result is released. As a result, it is possible to notify the result regarding the value given to the player, including the value given based on the game ball that has passed (entered) the big prize opening. Thus, more appropriate result notification can be executed, the reliability of the result notification can be improved, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made assuming that there is no difference in the period during which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed regardless of the variable display mode of the decorative symbols and the contents of the reach effect. On the other hand, the period during which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed may be different depending on the type of the variation pattern. For example, the plurality of variation patterns include variation patterns that differ depending on the production mode of reach production, such as normal reach, character reach, and super reach. In the reach production of the character reach, the production mainly of the character is executed as a kind of the reach production in the super reach. After the reach production of the super reach is executed, a variation pattern in which the relief production is executed is also included. When the relief effect is executed, a decorative symbol that is a lost combination is temporarily displayed after the reach effect. Thereafter, the variable display that is temporarily stopped and displayed by executing the relief effect is resumed, and the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed. In this way, the relief effect provides the player with an impression that the variable display result does not become “big hit”, and then notifies that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the relief measure is taken. It is a production to do.

  FIG. 22 shows a setting example of the temporary stop period in which the decorative symbol temporary stop display is performed. In this setting example, the number of swings during temporary stop and the temporary stop period are varied according to the variable display contents. The variable display contents include non-reach (losing), normal reach (losing), character reach (losing), super reach (losing), super reach (losing) → relief effect (big hit). Non-reach (losing) indicates that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and the variable display result is “losing”. Normal reach (losing) indicates that the variable display result is “losing” after the reach design of the decorative design is “reach” and the reach effect of the normal reach is performed. The character reach (losing) indicates that the variable display result is “lost” after the decorative display variable display mode is “reach” and the character reach reach effect is performed. Super-reach (losing) indicates that the variable display result is “lost” after the decorative display variable display mode is “reach” and the super-reach reach effect is performed. Super reach (losing) → Relief effect (big hit), the decorative display variable display mode is "reach", the super reach reach effect is performed, the relief effect is performed, and the variable display result is "big hit" Is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the case of non-reach (losing), the temporary stop period is 0.1 seconds corresponding to 0 times of swinging. In normal reach (losing), the temporary stop period is 1 second, corresponding to one swing. In the character reach (losing), the temporary stop period is 2 seconds corresponding to the number of swings of 2 times. In super reach (losing), the temporary stop period is 3 seconds corresponding to the number of swings of 3 times. In the case of super reach (losing) → relief effect (big hit), the temporary stop period is 4 seconds corresponding to 4 swings. For example, the relief effect is executed after the temporary stop display in which the decorative symbol is swung four times. As a result, the player pays attention to the temporary stop mode of the decorative pattern in anticipation of the execution of the relief effect. In this way, a sense of expectation can be given to the period during which the decorative symbols are displayed in a temporarily stopped state, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  The display mode for swinging the decorative design may be any display mode that includes a common display mode regardless of the type of variation pattern, such as vertical swing. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the decorative symbol is displayed in a temporary stop regardless of the variation pattern, so that a feeling of expectation can be given during the period in which the decorative symbol is displayed in a temporary stop state. The relief effect may be any effect that determines that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Thereby, expectation can be given to execution of relief production.

  Note that even during the period in which the decorative symbol is swung and temporarily stopped and displayed, if the variable symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the variable display is not completed. For example, when a variable number of times of variable display is executed in an advantageous state such as a short time state, even if a temporary stop display of a decorative symbol is performed according to the setting shown in FIG. If the fixed special symbol that is the display result is not stopped and displayed, the specific number of variable displays is not yet finished and the specific period is not reached.

  In the above embodiment, the button operation advance notice effect included in the variable display in-progress effect determined in step S322 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. It may be executable at a plurality of timings until the displayed result is derived. For example, the button operation advance notice effect may be executed when a high-speed change occurs, when reach is established, or when a hit is made.

  FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show determination ratios of button effects that can be executed as button operation advance notice effects. In this example, the button effects include a button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, a button effect at the time of reaching reach, a button effect at the time of hitting, a continuous hit button effect, and a long press button effect. In button production, for example, when displaying a single button image, displaying a message image such as “Press”, “Long press”, “Sequential Strike” with the button image, displaying a large, medium or small button image, etc. There may be. The high-speed change button effect is a button effect that is executed, for example, when the decorative symbol changes at high speed within the period from the start of the change until the reach establishment when the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. The button effect when the reach is established is, for example, a button effect that is executed when the reach is established. The success / failure button effect is, for example, a button effect that is executed immediately before the stop display of the decorative symbol and executed when the decorative symbol effect is determined whether or not the decorative symbol is a jackpot combination. The repeated hit button effect is, for example, a button effect that is executed during a consecutive hit operation period before the success / failure effect in a period in which a specific super reach (super reach A or super reach B) is being executed. The long press button effect is executed, for example, during a long press operation period before the success / failure effect in a period in which a super reach (super reach C) different from the super reach in which the continuous hit button effect is executed. Button production.

  In step S322 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10, the presence / absence of each button effect and the effect mode are determined by referring to the button effect determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. That's fine. In step S343 of the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 11, each button effect is performed by performing control for executing the button effect corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to each button effect. It becomes executable.

  Whether or not to execute the button effect at the time of high speed fluctuation is determined, for example, at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 23A, it is determined as one of “no effect”, “first effect mode”, “second effect mode”, and “third effect mode”. When it is determined that “no effect”, the button effect is not executed during high-speed fluctuation. In other cases, a high-speed change button effect is executed in the determined effect mode. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number value for determining the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, and determines the presence / absence of the button effect at the time of high-speed change and the effect mode using the button effect determination table at the time of high-speed fluctuation. In the high-speed change button effect determination table, different determination values may be assigned to the determination result of the high-speed change button effect depending on the change pattern. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, determines a random value for determining the button effect at the time of reach establishment, a random value for determining the button effect at the time of hitting, a random value for determining the continuous button effect, and a random value for determining the long press button effect. Each button is extracted, button production decision table when reach is established, button production decision table when hit / miss is hit, repeated button production decision table, long press button production decision table, button production when reach is established, button production when strike is hit, and repeated button The presence / absence of execution and the production mode are determined for each production and long-press button production. The determination result of each button effect ("No effect", "First effect mode", " Different determination values may be assigned to the “second effect mode” and “third effect mode”) depending on the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23A, in the case of a variation pattern that does not include super reach, it is determined not to execute the high-speed change button effect at a rate of 90%, and the high-speed change button effect at a rate of 10%. It is determined to be executed in the “first effect mode”. When the super reach is off, it is determined not to execute the button effect at the time of high speed fluctuation at a rate of 30%, and it is determined to execute the button effect at the time of high speed change at a rate of 40% in the “first effect mode”. It is determined that the button effect at the time of high speed fluctuation is executed in the “second effect mode” at a rate of%, and the button effect at the time of high speed change is executed in the “third effect mode” at a rate of 5%. In the case of a super reach big hit, it is decided not to execute the button effect at the time of high speed fluctuation at a rate of 15%, it is decided to execute the button effect at the time of high speed fluctuation at the rate of 20% in the “first effect mode”, 50 It is determined that the button effect at the time of high speed fluctuation is executed in the “second effect mode” at a rate of%, and the button effect at the time of high speed change is executed in the “third effect mode” at a rate of 15%.

  FIG. 25 shows an execution example of the button effect. The high-speed fluctuation button effect can be executed in any of the first to third effect modes. In the high-speed fluctuation button effect, a small button image (hereinafter, the first operation promotion image) of the first operation promotion image (button image) simulating the appearance of the push button 31B in any of the effect modes. (Also referred to as (small)) is displayed (see the first operation promotion image (small) in FIG. 25A). The display of such a small button image serves as a promotion notification for prompting a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B by the player. When an operation is detected within the operation effective period in the high-speed change button effect, the first high-speed change button effect image (predetermined effect) indicating the characters “... The second high-speed fluctuating button effect image (predetermined effect) indicating the character “?” Is displayed in the “second effect mode”, and the third high speed indicating the character “!” Is displayed in the “third effect mode”. A change button effect image (predetermined effect) is displayed.

  The reach effect button effect can be executed in any of the first to third effect modes that are partly or entirely different from the effect mode of the high-speed fluctuation button effect. In the reach button establishment, the medium-sized medium button image (hereinafter referred to as the first operation promotion image) of the first operation promotion images simulating the appearance of the push button 31B as the promotion notification regardless of the production mode. (Also referred to as “middle”) is displayed (see the first operation promotion image (middle) in FIG. 25B). The middle button image is the same as the small button image in the change start button effect in that it mimics the appearance of the push button 31B. On the other hand, the middle button image is different from the small button image in that the display size of the middle button image is larger than the display size of the small button image. When an operation is detected within the effective operation period of the button effect at the time of reach establishment, the button effect image (predetermined effect) at the time of the first reach establishment showing the characters “chance!” Is displayed in the “first effect mode”. In the “second effect mode”, a button effect image (predetermined effect) when the second reach is established indicating the character “Opportunity!” Is displayed, and in the “third effect mode”, the character indicating “extremely hot!” Is displayed. A button effect image (predetermined effect) when 3 reach is established is displayed.

  The hit / no-go button effect can be executed in any of the first to third effect modes that are partly or entirely different from the effect mode of the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation or the button effect at the time of reach establishment. In the “first effect mode” of the button effect at the time of success / failure, a middle button image (first operation promotion image (middle)) is displayed as a promotion notification (see FIG. 25B), and in the “second effect mode” As a promotion notification, a large button image (hereinafter also referred to as a first operation promotion image (large)) of the first operation promotion images simulating the appearance of the push button 31B, and a second indicating a predetermined character. A second operation promotion image (press) indicating the character of “press” in the operation promotion images is displayed (refer to the first operation promotion image (large) and the second operation promotion image (press) in FIG. 25C). ) In the “third effect mode”, as a promotion notification, a large button image (first operation promotion image (large)) and a second character indicating a “stroke” character in the second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character are displayed. 2 operation promotion images (one blow) are displayed (first operation prompt in FIG. 25D) Big Image, see second operation promotes image (blow)). When an operation is detected within the operation valid period in the button effect at the time of success / failure, a button effect image (predetermined effect) at the time of success / failure showing characters according to the display result of the variable display is displayed.

  The repeated hit button effect can be executed in any of the first to third effect modes that are partly or entirely different from the effect mode of the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button effect at the time of reach establishment, and the button effect at the time of hitting. In any of the direct-action button effects, “progressive hit” among the small-button image (first operation-promoting image (small)) and the second operation-promoting image indicating a predetermined character is used as the promotion notification in any effect mode. A second operation promotion image (sequential hitting) indicating characters is displayed (see the first operation promotion image (small) and the second operation promotion image (continuous hitting) in FIG. 25E). When a continuous hit operation is detected within the operation effective period in the continuous hit button effect, the “first effect mode” displays a speech A image (first repeat button effect image) as the “predetermined effect”. In “2 effect mode”, a serif B image (second continuous hit button effect image) is displayed, and in “3rd effect mode”, a serif C image (third consecutive hit button effect image) is displayed.

  The long press button effect is any of the first to third effect modes that are partly or entirely different from the effect mode of the button effect at the time of high speed fluctuation, the button effect at the time of reach establishment, the effect mode of the button effect at the time of hitting, and the effect mode of the continuous hit button effect. Is feasible. In the long press button effect, in any effect mode, as a promotion notification, the “long press” of the small button image (first operation promotion image (small)) and the second operation promotion image indicating a predetermined character is displayed. The second operation promotion image (long press) indicating the characters “is displayed (see the first operation promotion image (small) and the second operation promotion image (long press) in FIG. 25F)). When the long press operation is detected within the operation effective period in the long press button effect, the item A image (first long press button effect image) is displayed as the “predetermined effect” in the “first effect mode”. In the “second effect mode”, the item B image (second long press button effect image) is displayed, and in the “third effect mode”, the item C image (third long press button effect image) is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the button start effect at the start of change, the button effect at the time of reach establishment, and the button effect at the time of hitting / non-turning are all the change patterns including super reach than the change patterns including no super reach, In the case where the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, the ratio of “first effect mode”, “second effect mode” or “third effect mode” is higher, and the ratio of “no effect” is higher. Lower. Furthermore, when the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, the percentage of execution in the “third effect mode” is higher than the “second effect mode” and the “second effect mode” than the “first effect mode”. Become. By having such a feature, when the button effect is executed, the “second effect mode”, “the first effect mode” are more effective than when the button effect is executed, than when the button effect is not executed. When it is executed in the “third effect mode” rather than “the second effect mode”, the ratio of an advantageous decorative variable display mode (for example, the development to super reach) is increased, and the display result is increased. The ratio of big hits can be increased. That is, the “second effect mode” and the “third effect mode” are more effective than the “first effect mode”. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, the button effect at the time of reaching reach, and the button effect at the time of success / failure, and in which effect mode is executed It can be noticed. Note that the degree of expectation is not limited to the jackpot expectation degree, and may be, for example, a reach expectation degree or a probability change expectation degree.

  In the case of the “first effect mode”, only the middle button image is displayed as the first operation promotion image in the case of the “first effect mode”. Is displayed as the first operation promotion image, and an image indicating the character “press” is displayed as the second operation promotion image. In the case of the “third effect mode”, the large button image is displayed as the first operation promotion image. In addition to being displayed as an image, an image showing the characters “one blow” is displayed as the second operation promotion image. As described above, there are a pattern (first pattern) for displaying the first operation promotion image as the promotion notification and a pattern case (second pattern) in which the second operation promotion image is added to the first operation promotion image (second pattern). The degree of expectation is higher when the notification is performed in the second pattern than in the first pattern. In this way, it can be noted which of the first pattern and the second pattern is used for the promotion notification. Further, in the promotion notification using the first pattern, only the first operation promotion image is displayed, and in the promotion notification using the second pattern, the first operation promotion image and the second operation promotion image are displayed. As the number increases, the degree of expectation increases, and the degree of expectation can be shown to the player in an easily understandable manner. Note that the degree of expectation may be higher when the promotion notification is performed using the first pattern than when the promotion notification is performed using the second pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in both the continuous hit button effect and the long press button effect, the “second effect mode” and the “second effect” are more effective than the “first effect mode” when the display result is larger than the disapproval. The ratio executed in the “third effect mode” is higher than the “effect mode”. By having such a feature, the display is performed when the “second effect mode” is executed rather than the “second effect mode” than the “first effect mode”. The rate at which the result is a big hit can be increased. That is, the “second effect mode” and the “third effect mode” are more effective than the “first effect mode”. Therefore, attention can be paid to which aspect of the continuous hit button effect and the long press button effect is executed.

  The promotion notification is not limited to displaying a button image and an image indicating a predetermined character (in FIG. 25, “press”, “stroke”, “continuous hit”, “long press”) and the like. For example, when performing an effect in response to detecting an action by the player such as an operation on the stick controller 31A, for example, a controller image imitating the operation stick of the stick controller 31A and a predetermined character (for example, An image indicating “press”, “close”, “front / rear”, or the like may be displayed. It is good also as an aspect which added the button image, the controller image, etc. to the 1st operation promotion image (a button image, a controller image, etc.) as a 2nd operation promotion image. That is, the second operation promotion image is not limited to the image showing the predetermined character shown in FIG. 25, and may be an image (button image, controller image, etc.) that prompts the player's action, for example. Further, the first operation promotion image is not limited to an image (button image, controller image, or the like) that prompts the player to perform an action, and may be an image showing a predetermined character, for example.

  Before reaching the specific timing at which the operation effect such as the button effect is executed, the operation mode notification effect for notifying the operation mode in the operation effect may be executable. In addition to the operation effect A that is a button effect, the operation effect only needs to include an operation effect B that is a lever effect that changes the effect mode by detecting the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A with respect to the operation rod. In step S322 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10, after determining the operation effect, the presence / absence of the operation mode notification effect and the effect mode may be determined. The presence / absence of the operation mode notification effect and the effect mode may be determined by referring to an operation mode notification effect determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. In step S343 of the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 11, the control for executing the operation mode notification effect is performed in response to the notification effect period corresponding to the operation mode notification effect. A mode notification effect can be executed.

  FIG. 26 shows the determination ratio of the operation mode notification effect. In this example, in the operation mode notification effect, the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing”, the operation mode in the operation effect is a lever (operation stick of the stick controller 31A), or a button (push button 31B). ) Depending on whether or not the operation mode notification effect is executed, and when executing the operation mode notification effect, either immediately after the start of variation or immediately after reach (immediately after reaching the reach state) as the execution start timing Or, the determination ratio of the lever or the button as the notice operation mode is different. When the lever is determined as the notification operation mode, the lever notification image is displayed in the operation mode notification effect so that the operation mode in the operation effect is a lever (tilt operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 31A). . Further, when the button is determined as the notice operation mode, the button notification image is displayed in the operation mode notification effect, thereby notifying that the operation mode in the operation effect is a button (pressing operation on the push button 31B).

  Among the cases where the variation pattern including super reach is determined, when it is determined that the operation effect B is executed in step S322 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. ”Is determined to execute the operation mode notification effect (true notification, see FIG. 27B) in which the notification operation mode is a lever immediately after the start of fluctuation, at a rate of 15%. In proportion, it is decided to execute the operation mode notification effect (gase notification, see FIG. 27A) in which the notification operation mode is a button immediately after the start of fluctuation, and the notification operation mode immediately after reach at a rate of 20%. Is determined to execute the operation mode notification effect (true notification) that is a lever, and the operation mode notification effect (gase notification) in which the notice operation mode is a button immediately after reach at a rate of 10%. Determined, At a rate of 0% is determined not to perform the operation mode notification effect. On the other hand, if the variable display result is “losing”, it is determined to perform an operation mode notification effect (true notification) in which the notification operation mode is a lever immediately after the start of fluctuation at a rate of 5%. The operation mode is determined to execute the operation mode notification effect (gase notification) in which the notification operation mode is a button immediately after the start of the change at a ratio of 5%, and the operation mode in which the notification operation mode is a lever immediately after the reach at a rate of 5%. It is determined to execute the notification effect (true notification), and at a rate of 5%, it is determined to execute the operation mode notification effect (gase notification) in which the notice operation mode is a button immediately after reach, and 80% It is decided not to execute the operation mode notification effect at a ratio.

  Among the cases where the variation pattern including super reach is determined, if it is determined that the operation effect A is to be executed in step S322 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. ”, It is decided to execute an operation mode notification effect (true notification) in which the notification operation mode is a button immediately after the start of fluctuation at a rate of 10%, and a notification operation immediately after reach at a rate of 20%. It is determined to execute the operation mode notification effect (true notification) whose mode is a button, and it is determined not to execute the operation mode notification effect at a rate of 70%. On the other hand, if the variable display result is “losing”, it is determined to execute an operation mode notification effect (true notification) in which the notification operation mode is a button immediately after the start of fluctuation at a rate of 10%. It is decided to execute the operation mode notification effect (true notification) in which the notice operation mode is a button immediately after reaching at a rate of%, and not to execute the operation mode notification effect at a rate of 80%. .

  In the operation mode notification effect, when the operation mode is notified at the timing immediately after the start of fluctuation, the big hit expectation is higher than when the operation mode is notified at the timing immediately after reach. Thus, the big hit expectation differs depending on the timing at which the operation mode is notified. Note that when the operation mode is notified at the timing immediately after reach, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the operation mode is notified at the timing immediately after the start of fluctuation. Also, the expectation level that differs depending on the timing at which the operation mode is notified is not limited to the jackpot expectation level, and may be, for example, a reach expectation level or a probability change expectation level. The timing at which the operation mode is notified is not limited to the timing immediately after the start of fluctuation or the timing immediately after reach, and may be any timing as long as it is a specific timing at which the operation effect is executed. . The timing at which the operation mode is notified includes, for example, the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of fluctuation, the timing at which the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and a specific effect is executed. Or the start timing of reach production. In this way, since the degree of expectation varies depending on the timing at which the player's operation mode is notified, such as the operation mode in the operation effect, the game is given expectation before the specific timing at which the operation effect is executed. Interest can be improved.

  FIG. 27 shows an execution example of the operation mode notification effect. On the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, an operation mode notification effect is executed by displaying an effect image on the upper left. In this execution example, the operation mode notification effect is executed immediately after reaching. In the operation mode notification effect, one of the lever notification image and the button notification image is displayed to notify (predict) the operation mode in the operation effect. The notification of the operation mode includes a case of a true notification and a case of a gusset notification. When the operation mode in the operation effect is a lever (operation effect B) and the notification by the operation mode notification effect is a gase notification, a button notification image imitating the appearance of the push button 31B as shown in FIG. And displayed on the upper left part of the display screen of the image display device 5. When the operation mode in the operation effect is a lever (operation effect B) and the notification by the operation mode notification effect is true notification, the appearance of the operation stick of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. The lever notification image is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. When the operation mode in the operation effect is a button (operation effect A), the notification by the operation mode notification effect is only true notification, and button notification imitating the appearance of the push button 31B as shown in FIG. The image is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen of the image display device 5.

  In the operation mode notification effect, the operation mode in the operation effect is notified before the specific timing (for example, the reach effect of super reach is reached and the end of reach) is reached. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation before the specific timing when the operation effect is executed, and to improve the interest of the game. Moreover, since the big hit expectation degree differs according to the timing at which the operation mode is notified, the player can be focused on the timing at which the operation mode in the operation effect is notified, and the interest of the game can be improved. The operation mode notification effect is not limited to the button notification image simulating the appearance of the push button 31B and the lever notification image simulating the appearance of the stick controller 31A. For example, the button notification simulating the appearance of the push button 31B The button lever notification image that combines the image and the lever notification image imitating the appearance of the stick controller 31A may be set to be displayable.

  The configuration for detecting the action by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like. For example, a jog dial capable of rotating operation may be used, and a touch operation or a pressing operation like a touch panel may be performed. It may be possible. Further, for example, a sensor capable of detecting an arbitrary operation not limited to an instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor may be used. The result of photographing a subject such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) so that an arbitrary operation can be detected as a predetermined operation. That is, the configuration for detecting the motion by the player may be any configuration that can detect the motion of the arbitrary object mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  In the above embodiment, a value can be given to a player, such as paying out a game ball as a prize ball when the game ball passes (enters) through a big winning opening opened in a big hit game state or a small hit game state. It becomes. The number of game balls paid out as value to the player may be counted by updating the stored value of the point counter. When the point counter is in the normal state, the variable display result is controlled to the big hit game state corresponding to the “big hit”, and then the variable display result is changed to the “big hit” before the time reduction control is finished and the normal state is restored. Correspondingly, in the retreat that is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the number of earned balls is counted as a point. When a prize ball command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the prize ball command and the stored value of the point counter exceeds the predetermined specified value. The notification effect of the number of acquired balls (notification of the number of acquired balls) may be executable.

  The notification effect for notifying the magnitude of the value given to the player, such as notification of the number of earned balls, may be executable when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, a predetermined condition for executing the notification effect may be established in response to the number of earned balls reaching a predetermined number. In the big hit gaming state, there is a case where a promotion effect during the big hit is performed to notify whether or not the promiscuous state is entered after the big hit gaming state ends. In the jackpot promotion effect, the jackpot promotion success effect that informs that it will be in a promising state after the jackpot gaming state ends (a privilege will be granted), and a notification that it will not be in a promising state (a privilege is not granted) There is a directing failure production during the jackpot. As the jackpot promotion effect, for example, display corresponding to the battle effect in which the characters fight on the display screen of the image display device 5 may be performed. Specifically, the main character wins in the case of executing the promotion success during jackpot notification that notifies that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state becomes a probable change state (notifies that a privilege is granted). If the execution setting of the performance is performed to notify the fact that it will not be in a probable state (notifies that the privilege is not granted) and executes the promotion failure effect during the big hit, Good. In addition, according to the probability that it will be a big success promotion effect, a plurality of main character and battle contents to be displayed may be prepared and one of them may be selected.

  The jackpot promotion effect is performed during execution of a predetermined round in the jackpot gaming state (for example, during the game of the fifth round, etc.). Note that the round for executing the big hit promotion promotion effect may be selected from a plurality of rounds, and the big hit middle promotion promotion execution period may be determined from the plurality of periods. In this case, the period in which the notification effect when the point count value exceeds the specified value may be set after the jackpot promotion effect execution period. The jackpot promotion effect is not during the round in the jackpot gaming state, but the jackpot game during the start of the jackpot gaming state or the period after one of the rounds ends in the jackpot gaming state until the next round starts In the state, it may be performed during a period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game, or any one of these periods may be selected. Further, for example, a plurality of periods such as two of these periods may be selected, and the jackpot promotion effect may be executed in each period. In this way, the jackpot promotion effect may be executed a plurality of times. When two periods are selected, the jackpot promotion promotion effect is performed in the jackpot promotion promotion effect in the first period, and the jackpot promotion promotion effect is performed in the next period. Then, the period after the big hit promotion promotion effect is performed may be set as a period during which the notification effect (notification that the point count value exceeds the specified value) can be executed. Separately from this, even if the period after the jackpot promotion promotion effect executed in the first period and before the jackpot promotion promotion effect is executed is set as a period in which the notification effect can be executed Good. According to this, even if the notification effect is performed, since the successful success promotion effect during the big hit is subsequently executed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest and to give the player an unexpectedness be able to.

  When the number of game balls paid out as a prize ball (the amount of value assigned) exceeds a predetermined value, a period during which it is possible to notify that (the number of issued balls) As a possible period), a period in which the notification effect can be executed is set. The notification effect is performed when the success success promotion during the jackpot is performed, and the notification effect is not executed when the promotion promotion failure during the jackpot is performed. However, regardless of whether the jackpot promotion promotion success effect is performed or the jackpot promotion promotion failure effect is performed, a period of time for which the number of winning balls can be notified is set. On the other hand, the earned number-of-plays notification available period may be set only when the setting for performing the successful promotion during jackpot is made.

  In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, in the big hit during the big hit effect processing, when it is determined that it is the big hit middle promoted effect period, the control for executing the big hit medium hit promotion effect is performed. Further, in the big hit effect processing, it is determined whether or not it is a period of time for which the number of winning balls can be notified. When it is determined that it is the period for which the number of issued balls can be notified, it is determined whether or not the successful promotion effect during jackpot has been executed. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the promotion is successful, that is, whether or not the probability variation control is performed as the grant of the privilege. If the promotion effect during the big hit has been executed, it is determined whether or not the point count value exceeds the specified value. If the point count value exceeds the specified value, the control for executing the notification effect corresponding to the specified value is performed. Done. In order to determine whether or not the specified value is exceeded, a specified value selection table in which a plurality of specified values are set may be used. In the specified value selection table, a notified flag is provided for each of a plurality of specified values, and when the point count value exceeds any specified value, the notified flag corresponding to the specified value is set to the ON state. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the point count value exceeds the specified value by comparing the specified value having the smallest value with the point count value among the specified values for which the notified flag is in the off state. For example, when the specified value determined to be higher than the point count value is “10000”, a message display such as “10000 points GET !!” and a notification effect that outputs a notification sound are executed. The notification effect may be executed in an effect mode corresponding to a specified value determined to have exceeded the point count value among a plurality of effect modes.

  FIG. 28 shows a control example of a notification effect that is a notification of the number of winning balls. In this example, “10000” is selected as the specified value. In FIG. 28 (A), the point count value exceeds the specified value within the period of time for which the number of issued balls can be notified. In FIGS. 28B and 28C, the point count value exceeds the specified value during execution of the jackpot promotion effect. In FIGS. 28 (A) and 28 (B), a big hit middle promotion success effect is executed as the big hit middle promotion effect. In FIG. 28 (C), the jackpot promotion promotion effect is executed as the jackpot promotion promotion effect.

  After the promotion success notification that it is informed that it will be in a probable state due to the jackpot promotion success production, if the point count value exceeds the prescribed value within the period of time that can be notified of the number of winning balls as shown in FIG. A notification effect can be performed in real time at that timing. If the point count value exceeds the specified value within the jackpot promotion promotion period as shown in FIG. 28 (B) before the promotion success notification by the jackpot promotion effect, it is a period for which the number of winning balls can be reported. Execution of the notification effect is limited. After that, a notification effect is executed at a timing when the number of available balls to be notified is reached (delay notification). In addition, when the notification effect in real time can be executed as shown in FIG. 28 (A), for example, “10000 points GET !!!!” is used, but not in real time as shown in FIG. 28 (B). When the notification effect is performed at a timing later than the timing at which the count value exceeds the specified value, for example, “10000 points OVER !!” is used to change the notification effect mode depending on whether the notification effect is performed in real time. May be. In the case of restricting the execution of the notification effect, it is not limited to the one that prohibits the execution of the notification effect. For example, the notification effect is displayed smaller than the notification effect performed during the available number-of-balls notification period or the same color as the background color is displayed. For example, the notification effect may be performed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize. In addition, when the point count value exceeds a specified value within a period other than the period for which the number of balls to be awarded can be notified, for example, during the jackpot promotion stage, a notification that is performed during the period for which the number of balls to be awarded can be notified at that timing. The notification effect may be limited by a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as displaying smaller than the effect or displaying the same color as the background color.

  When the big hit promotion promotion effect is performed, the notification effect is limited even if the point count value exceeds the specified value as shown in FIG. In FIG. 28C, the notification effect is prohibited and is not executed. On the other hand, when the acquired number of balls to be notified is reached, the notification effect is performed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as displaying smaller than the normal notification effect or displaying the same color as the background color. Thus, a restriction different from the prohibition of the notification effect may be provided. While the promotion effect during the big hit is prohibited, the notification effect is prohibited.On the other hand, after the failure promotion effect during the big hit is performed, the notification effect is limited depending on the situation and timing. You may change an aspect. Even if the promotion effect during the big hit is being executed, the notification effect is not prohibited, and when the point count value exceeds the specified value, it is displayed smaller than the normal notification effect or the same color as the background color is displayed. The notification effect may be limited by adopting an aspect that is difficult for the player to recognize. Further, in this embodiment, the period after the jackpot promotion effect period is set as the available number-of-balls noticeable period (that is, the period before the jackpot promotion effect period is not a period for which the number of issued balls can be reported). ) For example, the period before the jackpot promotion effect period may be a period for which the number of balls to be notified can be notified (the notification effect may be executable for the period before the jackpot promotion effect period).

  Even if the point count value exceeds the specified value during the jackpot promotion stage, if the jackpot failure stage is executed (that is, the main character is defeated at the end of the battle stage and the promotion fails) Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), the execution of the notification effect is limited even if the number of acquired appearance balls can be notified. . Even when the point count value exceeds the prescribed value within the available number-of-balls notification possible period, the execution of the notification effect is similarly limited when the failure effect during the big hit is executed.

  In this way, when the acquired number of balls to be notified is notified, the notification effect (when the number of acquired balls acquired as a prize ball (the magnitude of the assigned value) exceeds a predetermined value, the fact is notified. The period during which the performance) can be executed is set after the promotion performance period during the jackpot. This restricts the execution of the notification effect before the result of whether or not the probability change control is performed as the grant of the privilege (that is, the player recognizes whether or not the probability change is given as the privilege). Limiting the execution of notification effects under impossible circumstances). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to the fact that the probability variation control is not performed as the provision of the privilege after the notification effect is performed. In addition, it is possible to avoid the player from misidentifying that the opportunity has been improved (becomes advantageous) by performing the notification effect. Further, a specified value to be compared with the point count value is selected, and a notification effect of an aspect corresponding to the specified value is executed from among a plurality of notification effects. In addition, even if the earned number of balls exceeds the specified value before the period for which the number of issued balls can be notified, the execution of the notification effect is limited until the period for which the number of issued balls has been reported is reached, and the number of issued balls is reported. When the possible period is reached, the restriction is released and the notification effect is executed. According to this, the notification effect can be suitably executed. In addition, even when the number of earned balls exceeds the prescribed value before the period for which the number of issued balls can be notified (before the period for performing the notification effect), when the jackpot promotion promotion effect is executed as a jackpot promotion effect The execution of the notification effect is limited. According to this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  Whether or not the probability variation control is performed as a bonus grant in the probability variation state where the probability variation control is performed together with the time shortening control and the time shortening state where the time variation control is performed but the probability variation control is not performed, as in the case of the jackpot promotion effect. The promotion effect after the big hit may be executed. In such a case where the promotion effect after the big hit can be executed, a period during which the notification effect such as the notification of the number of balls to be obtained can be executed may be set after the promotion effect period after the big hit in which the promotion effect after the big hit is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game entertainment interest due to the fact that the probability variation control is not performed as the provision of the privilege after the notification effect is performed. Further, when the after-hit promotion failure effect for notifying that the probability variation control is not performed as the after-hit promotion effect, the execution of the notification effect is restricted. Thereby, the fall of game entertainment interest can be prevented.

  When the promotion effect after the big hit is not executed, the setting as to whether or not to perform the notification effect such as the notification of the number of balls to be earned may be made different depending on whether it is in a probable change state or a short time state. For example, when the probability variation notification is being made in such a manner that the probability variation state is identifiable, it is possible to perform the notification of the number of balls to be obtained when the point count value exceeds a specified value. On the other hand, when the time-shortening is being reported so as to be able to identify the short-time state, even if the point count value exceeds the specified value, the execution of the number-of-acquisitions notification may be limited.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. More specifically, the specific period after the variable display of the specific number of times in the advantageous state such as the time reduction state is not limited to the period in which the final stop symbol that is the display result of the variable display is stopped and displayed. Of the period when the fanfare effect corresponding to the case where the display result is “small hit” is executed, the period when the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state is opened, and the period when the ending effect in the small hit gaming state is executed Any one period may be sufficient and it may be over several periods.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated as what alert | reports the number of consecutive resorts and the number of earned balls by result alerting | reporting. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include notification contents relating to the progress of the game and the production until the advantageous state such as the short time state ends. For example, in accordance with one or both of the number of consecutive resorts and the number of winning games, or according to the progress of the game and performance different from the number of consecutive games and the number of winning games such as the duration of the advantageous state And the stage (game level) of the character can be updated, and the stage (game level) can be notified in a specific period when the advantageous state such as the short time state ends. Regardless of the number of consecutive games in the advantageous state and the number of winning balls, it is possible to execute a game with an effect using the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and to execute a result notification regarding the score in the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the short time state in which the short time control is performed, the KT state in which the big winning opening is easily opened in the small hit game state, and the like have been described as being advantageous states advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed together with the time reduction control may be an advantageous state. For example, when the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the probability variation state is determined, the result notification may be executed in a specific period after the upper limit variable display is executed. In addition, any state that is different from the normal state regarding the progress of the game or performance may be set as the advantageous state. For example, as an effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a state that is an effect mode different from the normal effect mode is set as an advantageous state, and the result notification regarding the value given until the advantageous state is ended, the advantageous state is ended. It may be executable in a specific period later. As described above, the result notification may be performed in a specific period after the second state ends with respect to information that can be updated when the second state is different from the first state.

  In the above embodiment, the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state ends in response to the setting in step S215 of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the time reduction control in the time reduction state is continuously performed in the period in which the result notification is performed. On the other hand, the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state may be completed in the period in which the result notification is performed. That is, the specific period in which the result notification is performed may be a period in which the advantageous state continues after the variable display of the specific number of times is ended in the advantageous state, or the advantageous state may be obtained after the specific number of variable displays are ended. It may be a period after the end.

  The above embodiment has been described on the assumption that the jackpot symbol is set as shown in FIG. 5, and round setting, probability variation control presence / absence control, time-shortening control setting, and the like according to the jackpot symbol are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of jackpot types may be prepared in accordance with round setting, probability variation control presence / absence, time reduction control setting, and the like. In this case, one big hit type may correspond to a plurality of big hit symbols, or only one big hit symbol may correspond. After determining the jackpot type, the corresponding jackpot symbol may be determined as a stop symbol (determined symbol).

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation control presence / absence corresponding to the jackpot symbol as shown in FIG. 5 is set in step S102 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. It was explained that it becomes controllable. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball that has won (entered) a big winning opening (second large winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area has been detected by the probability changing detection switch. Based on the above, the probability variation control condition may be established, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the probability variation state. The probability winning attacker's big prize opening (second big prize opening) can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “16”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, it may not be possible to change to the open state in the closed state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is displayed during variable display of the special symbol. Is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED that has been repeatedly turned on and off emits light (lights) in a predetermined emission color, or maintains the light off state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating “−” (lighting) is displayed. It may be configured such that other numbers and symbols are not displayed by repeating the non-display (off). As a special symbol variable display result, a symbol indicating “−” is not stopped and displayed as a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating “1” to “9” and other symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, symbols that are not stopped as a variable display result are switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that performs arbitrary variable display.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, for example, based on the random number value extracted in step S92 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 determines the variable display content using the random number value. An effect control command (winning determination result command) indicating the determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 12 side so that the pre-reading notice effect can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 or the like. May be. On the other hand, for example, on the side of the main board 11, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 may be set to send an effect control command indicating a random value to the effect control board 12. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, if a jackpot determination or the like is performed using a random value indicated in the effect control command from the main board 11, a pre-reading notice effect can be executed based on the determination result. Good. In this way, the process of determining whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state before determining whether to control to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, such as at the time of a start winning when a start winning has occurred, is performed. It is not limited to what is executed on the main board 11 side, but may be executed on the effect control board 12 side.

  In addition, various effects including device configuration and data configuration of gaming machine, processing shown in flowchart, image display operation in image display device, sound output operation in speaker, and lighting operation in game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  As described above, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present application, the variable display can be controlled to the advantageous state such as the short time state until the number of executions of the variable display reaches the specific number, and the variable display of the specific number of times is finished. In the specific period after the game, for example, the result notification regarding the value given to the player, such as the number of consecutive resorts and the number of winning balls, is executed. Thereby, appropriate result notification can be executed, a reduction in the effect of the effect can be prevented, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, the specific period after the variable display of the specific number of times is ended is the specific number of times in the advantageous state such as a stop display period until a second stop time of 7 seconds different from 1 second of the first stop time elapses. The length is different from the period after the variable display of less than. Thereby, the notification period according to the execution of the result notification can be ensured, and the appropriate result notification can be executed.

  Suggestion that suggests whether or not value will be given to the player, such as reach production or notice production, when a variable number of times of variable display is being executed, such as when the remaining time is 0 Production can be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect of the performance from being lowered during execution of variable display by appropriately performing the performance.

  In step S203 of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 6, the second stop time is different from 1 second of the first stop time in other cases, depending on the establishment of the additional condition and the short-time end condition as shown in FIG. The stop time of 7 seconds is set as the stop display time. Thereby, the notification period according to notifications, such as result notification, can be secured, and appropriate result notification can be executed.

  In the execution example of the result notification as shown in FIG. 16, when the result notification as shown in FIG. 16 (F) is being performed, the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the game situation, such as the fact that the decorative symbol variable display is not executed.

  As an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the player may be able to control to a predetermined state in which a predetermined value is easily given to the player, such as a KT state in which the big winning opening is easily opened in the small hit gaming state. By making the result notification executable in response to such an advantageous state, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  In the KT state, it is possible to execute a reel effect corresponding to the execution of variable display as shown in FIG. 21 (A1). In this reel effect, a small hit display as shown in FIG. May be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the execution of an effect that is easily mistaken for the display result of the variable display, and to appropriately execute the effect.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the period during which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed may vary depending on the type of the variation pattern. Thereby, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the period when the temporary stop display is performed and the temporary stop mode is set.

  In the case of the first pattern for displaying the first operation promotion image such as a button image, as in the case of the button effect at the time of success / failure shown in FIG. 24C, and the second operation such as an image showing characters in addition to the first operation promotion image. The degree of expectation may be different from that in the case of the second pattern displaying the promotion image. As a result, the degree of expectation can be easily recognized, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Like the operation mode notification effect shown in FIG. 26, when the operation mode by the player such as the operation mode can be notified before the specific timing at which the operation effect is executed, the degree of expectation varies depending on the notification timing. You may do it. Thereby, an expectation can be given before it becomes a specific timing, and game entertainment can be improved.

  As in the case of notification of the number of winning balls shown in FIG. 28, in the case where it is possible to report the magnitude of the assigned value, execution of the notification may be limited in a state before it is notified that the privilege is granted. . Thereby, the fall of game entertainment at the time of alerting | reporting will be performed although a privilege is not provided can be prevented.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can add value to the player,
Control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player until the number of executions of the variable display reaches a specific number of times,
Corresponding to the end of the advantageous state, comprising a notification means capable of executing a result notification regarding the value given to the player,
In a specific period after the specific number of variable displays is finished, the result notification is executed,
The specific period after the specific number of variable displays ends is different in length from the specific period after the variable display less than the specific number in the advantageous state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.