JP2018158028A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing player's interest.SOLUTION: A display performance executed by a performance display device includes a word notice performance executed over a plurality of times of variation games. The word notice performance is constituted by including a plurality of unit performances. One portion or entire portion of a plurality of unit performances for composing the word notice performance is started with operation of a performance button as an opportunity. Following start of a predetermined unit performance, at least one of first processing for limiting execution of one portion or entire portion of the unit performance already under execution and second processing for changing a performance mode of one portion or entire portion of the unit performance already under execution to a specific mode that cannot be recognized more easily than a normal mode.is executed, and a plurality of unit performances for composing the word notice performance are executed by contents mutually related between one unit performance and a next unit performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, a lottery is performed as to whether or not an advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated, and the above advantageous state is generated on the condition that the lottery is won. It has become. In the gaming machine, the player's sense of expectation for winning the lottery for determining whether or not the above-described advantageous state occurs is enhanced by executing a predetermined notice effect.

  Such a notice effect is known in which predetermined images are displayed in stages according to a predetermined order, and the degree of jackpot expectation is notified according to the stage of the displayed image (for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2012-55515 A

In recent years, in the field of gaming machines, it is expected to improve the interest of the player by further enhancing the production effect.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and includes an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, an effect executing means for executing an effect, and the effect executing means. An effect control means for controlling, and the effect executed by the effect execution means includes a notice effect executed over a plurality of variable games, and the notice effect includes a plurality of unit effects. A part or all of the plurality of unit effects constituting the notice effect is started by the operation of the operation means, and the unit effects already being executed with the start of the predetermined unit effect. A first process for restricting part or all of the execution, and a second process for changing a part or all of the presentation aspects of the unit presentation already being executed to a specific aspect that is difficult to recognize compared to the normal aspect; And at least one of the notices is executed A plurality of unit production which constitutes the output is directed to subject matter that is executed by the contents related to each other with a single unit effect and the next unit effect.

With respect to the gaming machine, the predetermined unit effect may be a unit effect after a specific number that is the second or later in an order predetermined for the plurality of unit effects.
With respect to the gaming machine, the plurality of unit effects may be started in a period until the symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  Regarding the gaming machine, in some or all of the variable games among the multiple variable games executed over the notice effect, a predetermined number of unit effects are newly started in one variable game. The execution of the same number of unit effects as the predetermined number may be newly restricted by the first process, or the effect aspect may be newly changed to the specific aspect by the second process.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the notice effect is an effect that is executed based on the content of a predetermined variable game among the plurality of variable games that are on hold when a plurality of variable games are on hold, and The effect may be started when the predetermined variable game is on hold.

  In the gaming machine, the first process is a process that does not restrict execution of the unit effect started immediately before the predetermined unit effect, and the second process is one before the predetermined unit effect. It is good in the process which does not change the production | presentation aspect of the unit effect started in the said specific aspect.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the speech image displayed in a speech preview effect. The schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the speech image displayed in each unit effect from the 1st step to the 8th step. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the whole flow of a dialogue notice effect. The schematic diagram which shows the notice pattern of a line notice effect. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the concrete execution aspect of a serif notice effect. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the concrete execution aspect of serif notice production. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the normal aspect of a unit effect, and a specific aspect.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on the front side (front side) where game balls flow down. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle HD. The launch handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium to the game area YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La. The decoration lamp La performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown) as one effect. For example, the decoration lamp La is disposed on a frame (for example, the front frame) or the game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp. As one of the effects, the speaker Sp executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 11a. The first special symbol display device 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, “first special symbol variation game” is abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special symbol display device 11b. The second special symbol display device 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is definitely stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” is abbreviated as “second special game”.

  Moreover, in the following description, when not distinguishing a 1st special game and a 2nd special game, these are collectively shown as a "special game." The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a determination process (a jackpot determination described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Note that, in the big hit determination, being determined as a big win is equivalent to winning a so-called big hit lottery.

  In this specification, “variation display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. For symbols, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the special game ends. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can acquire a large number of prize balls. The big hit game corresponds to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special hold display device 12a. The first special hold display device 12a displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the first special game has been put on hold because the hold condition has been established but the execution condition has not yet been established. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as “first special hold number”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special hold display device 12b. The second special hold display device 12b displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4 respectively.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display device 13. The normal symbol display device 13 can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as “ordinary game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display device 13 include a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is given after the end of the normal game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device Eh having an image display unit GH. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device Eh executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. The effect display device Eh corresponds to effect execution means for executing an effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 15 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first start port 15 is opened so that a game ball can always enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 15 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start port 16 that is open to the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 16 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which a game ball can enter the second start port 16 and a closed state (restricted state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 16. An ordinary variable member 17 which can be operated is provided. The closed state may be a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 16 as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. The normal hit game is advantageous for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the hold condition for the second special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 18 that opens to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 can be operated in an open state (allowable state) in which a game ball can enter the grand prize opening 18 and a closed state (regulation state) in which the game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 18. A special variable member 19 is provided. The closed state may be a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning opening 18 as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which game balls can pass (enter) in the game area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a normal symbol display device (not shown) for displaying information capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the holding condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. I have.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the start ports 15 and 16 and the big winning port 18 as winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the starting openings 15 and 16 and the big winning opening 18. “Winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 21. For example, the out port 21 opens to the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 21 to the outside of the machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button BT. For example, the effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as the front side (front side) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the effect button BT is a push button type. The effect button BT corresponds to an operation unit that can perform a predetermined operation.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type. The jackpot type may be one type or a plurality of types.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can recognize the start of the big hit game. In the big hit game, after the lapse of the opening time, a round game that opens the big winning opening 18 is performed with a predetermined upper limit as the upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened so as to be in a predetermined opening mode. In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the big hit game. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
An effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is an effect design variation game that is one of display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect that causes the effect display device Eh to variably display the effect symbols of a plurality of columns and finally derive an effect symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as effect symbol combination). The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is a design for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions.

  The production game is executed in association with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, an effect symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, in the effect game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived. For example, the jackpot effect symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”.

  Further, in the special game, when an outlier symbol is derived, an outlier effect symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the off-stage effect symbol combination is an effect symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols is different from the effect symbol of the other columns, such as “778” and “787”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before being confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, such as a fluctuation display. In the following description, when the special game and the effect game executed in relation to the special game are not distinguished, these are collectively referred to as “variable game”.

  In the effect game, a reach effect performed by forming a reach may be executed. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first and third columns in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and the column is different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which characters appearing and operations of effect symbols are different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 31. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern determined when the big hit lottery is won and a loss variation pattern determined when the big hit lottery is not won. The jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a combination of effect designs for the jackpot is derived. The outlier variation pattern includes an outlier variation pattern of “with reach” in which a reach effect can be performed in an effect game and finally a combination of effect designs can be derived. In the effect variation pattern, there is a “no reach” error variation pattern in which, in the effect game, the reach effect is not performed, and finally the effect design combination of the error can be derived.

  The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 30 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) and is configured to be able to generate hardware random numbers. The main control board 30 may be capable of generating software random numbers by random number generation processing by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b, the special hold display devices 12a and 12b, and the normal symbol display device 13. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control display contents of the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b, the special hold display devices 12a and 12b, and the normal symbol display device 13. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the actuators A1 and A2.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs a predetermined process (for example, a process related to effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub control ROM 31b stores a sub control program, a determination value used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data used for display effects, light emission effect data used for light emission effects, and sound effect data used for sound effects.

  The sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-control board 31 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

  The sub control CPU 31a and the effect display device Eh are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device Eh. The sub control CPU 31a and the decoration lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. The sub control CPU 31a and the effect button BT are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the effect button BT is operated.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in the command output process executed as the interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1 (step). S101). When a game ball enters the first starting port 15 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a has a first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c that is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is (step S102).

  When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 30a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1 (step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 30a controls the first special hold display device 12a so as to display information capable of recognizing the updated first special hold number. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 in a state where the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the hold condition for the first special game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S104). For example, the random number is a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a symbol determination random number used for determination of a jackpot symbol, a variation pattern determination random number used for determination of a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) related to the first special game in which the holding condition is satisfied in the special symbol input process this time, and sets it in the output buffer (step S105). In the present embodiment, the prefetch command is a control command that can specify whether or not the first special game is a big hit as the content of the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. In the following description, a prefetch command that can specify that the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is a big hit is indicated as a big hit prefetch command. In the following description, a prefetch command that can specify that the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is not a big hit (becomes out of date) will be referred to as a miss prefetch command.

  In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number acquired in the process of step S104 is a value determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination described later (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot value). judge. And main control CPU30a produces | generates a jackpot prefetch command, when the jackpot determination random number acquired by the process of step S104 is a jackpot value. When the big hit determination random number acquired in the processing of step S104 is a value that is not determined to be a big hit (to be referred to as an outlier value hereinafter) in the big hit determination described later (hereinafter, referred to as an outlier value), the main control CPU 30a generates an outlook prefetch command.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the miss-look-ahead command is a control that can specify whether or not the variation pattern of the first special game is a reach variation pattern with reach as the contents of the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied. It is a command. The main control CPU 30a determines which variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of step S104 is a value to be won for the variation pattern determination lottery in the variation pattern determination lottery to be described later. The misread-ahead command is generated so that the result can be identified. In addition, the main control CPU 30a may generate a control command that can specify the variation pattern, and set it in the output buffer separately from the miss-read-ahead command.

  In the present embodiment, the prefetch command is a control command that can specify the first special hold number when the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a acquires the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a prefetch command so that the acquired first special reservation number can be specified. The main control CPU 30a may generate a control command that can specify the first special hold number separately from the jackpot prefetch command and the outlook prefetch command and set it in the output buffer.

  When no game ball has entered the first start port 15 (step S101: NO), when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), and the processing of step S105 is completed. In this case, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S106. In the process of step S106, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When a game ball has entered the second start port 16 (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 30a has the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) as the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether it is less than (step S107).

  When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 30a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1 (step S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 30a controls the second special hold display device 12b so as to display information capable of recognizing the updated second special hold number. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE <b> 2 in a state where the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the hold condition for the second special game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c (step S109). For example, the random number is a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a symbol determination random number used for determination of a jackpot symbol, a variation pattern determination random number used for determination of a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the second special game is satisfied.

  When the game ball has not entered the second start port 16 (step S106: NO), when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (step S107: NO), and the processing of step S109 is completed. In this case, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being played and the special game is not being played, while the negative control is made when the jackpot game or the special game is being played. When the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is greater than zero. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is greater than zero. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. In this way, the main control CPU 30a preferentially executes the second special game without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game. When both the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by one. The main control CPU 30a controls the first special hold display device 12a so as to display information capable of recognizing the first special hold number after subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the jackpot determination random number specified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not it is a big hit. For example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol using the symbol determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a jackpot variation pattern.

  When it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination (when it is determined as a loss), the main control CPU 30a performs a loss variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol loss symbol. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a variation variation pattern with or without reach.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same process as that for starting the first special game on the second special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the second special hold number, jackpot determination, and any variation processing based on the result of the jackpot determination.

  When the big hit variation process is completed or the deviation variation process is terminated, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol command) that can identify the determined special symbol in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) that can specify the start of the special game and the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b so as to start a special game by starting a variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 30a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the output buffer, a control command (hereinafter referred to as a game end command) that can specify the end of the special game when the change time set in the change pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed. To do.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for giving a jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game. In the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the jackpot symbol (ie, jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. And main control CPU30a performs the process which provides the specified jackpot game.

  First, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for causing the round game to be executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 using the specified big hit game opening pattern data (opening control data) to open the big winning opening 18. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during the execution of the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 18, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the big hit game is completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a will be described.
First, the big hit effect process will be described.
The jackpot effect process is a process for executing the jackpot effect during the jackpot game. When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls at least one of the effect display device Eh, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp so as to execute the opening effect. When the sub control CPU 31a inputs a round command, the sub control CPU 31a controls at least one of the effect display device Eh, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp so as to execute the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls at least one of the effect display device Eh, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, the effect game process will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game in relation to the special game during the execution of the special game. In the effect game process, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a game start command, the sub control CPU 31a specifies the effect contents of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command.

  Further, when the special control command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the special symbol command. When the sub-control CPU 31a can identify the special symbol jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot effect symbol combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols that are out of order when the special symbol can be identified as the out-of-design symbol.

  The sub-control CPU 31a establishes the reach effect execution condition, and when executing the reach effect in the present effect game, determines the outlier effect symbol combination including the reach. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that a deviation variation pattern with reach is specified, or a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed, and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery has been won. The sub-control CPU 31a determines an outlier design combination that does not include reach when the reach effect execution condition is not satisfied and the reach effect is not executed in the current effect game.

  When the sub control CPU 31a inputs the game start command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each column. That is, the sub control CPU 31a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 31a, when a predetermined timing comes after starting the production game, temporarily displays the decided production symbol combination, and finally displays the production symbol combination when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 31a may cause the effect symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped when the change time set in the change pattern elapses regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a notice effect may be executed during the execution of the above-described variable game (special game and effect game).
Hereinafter, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a serif notice effect executed as one of the notice effects will be described in detail. The serif notice effect of this embodiment is executed as one of the display effects in the effect display device Eh. Then, the serif notice effect is made a plurality of times (in this embodiment, two times, three times, or four times) before the start of the special game, based on whether or not the newly held special game is a big hit. It is executed across the fluctuating games.

First, the outline of the dialogue notice effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 6, in the serif notice effect, “displaying a serif image I imitating a state where a predetermined character speaks a predetermined word” is set as one unit effect, The production is executed step by step. In the line preview effect of this embodiment, there are eight stages of unit effects from the first stage to the eighth stage.

First, the serif image I will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, a serif image I includes a character image portion P1 that is a portion imitating a predetermined character, a serif image portion P2 that is a portion imitating a predetermined serif, And a background image portion P3 which is the background of the serif image portion P2. In the following description, “character” may be abbreviated as “character”. The serif image I may include an image portion different from the image portions P1 to P3.

  The image parts P1 to P3 correspond to the components of the serif image I, respectively. In the effect display device Eh, the image parts P1 to P3 may be displayed so as to be recognizable as a group of effects, and are not necessarily displayed as one serif image I. For example, the image parts P1 to P3 may be displayed in a state of being separated from each other, or may be displayed in order at different timings.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the first-stage serif image I1 includes serif images I1a and I1b, the second-stage serif image I2 includes serif images I2a and I2b, and the third-stage serif image I3. Includes serif images I3a and I3b, and the fourth-stage serif image I4 includes serif images I4a and I4b. The fifth-stage serif image I5 includes serif images I5a and I5b, the sixth-stage serif image I6 includes serif images I6a and I6b, and the seventh-stage serif image I7 includes serif images I7a and I7b. There are I7b, and the eighth stage serif image I8 includes serif images I8a and I8b.

  Serif image I1 includes character C1 (e.g., a boy) a first character image portion P1a the simulating, Serif W1 (e.g., "Hello.") And serifs image portion P2a simulating a, a. Serif image I2 is, including character C2 (for example, a girl) and the second character image portion P1a the imitating, serif W2 (for example, "Hello!") And the dialogue image portion P2b that imitates the, the. The serif image I3 includes a first character image portion P1a that imitates the character C1, and a serif image portion P2c that imitates the serif W3 (for example, “good weather”). The serif image I4 includes a second character image portion P1a that imitates the character C2, and a serif image portion P2d that imitates the serif W4 (for example, “That's right!”).

  The serif image I5 includes a first character image portion P1a that imitates the character C1, and a serif image portion P2e that imitates the serif W5 (for example, “Let's go.”). The serif image I6 includes a second character image portion P1a that imitates the character C2, and a serif image portion P2f that imitates the serif W6 (for example, “Let's go!”). The serif image I7 includes a first character image portion P1a that imitates the character C1, and a serif image portion P2g that imitates the serif W7 (for example, “arrived.”). The serif image I8 includes a second character image portion P1a that imitates the character C2, and a serif image portion P2h that imitates the serif W8 (for example, “Great place!”).

  The background image portion P3 of the serif images I1a to I8a is a first background image portion P3a that imitates the background B1 (for example, the coast). The background image portion P3 of the serif images I1b to I8b is a second background image portion P3b simulating a background B2 (for example, Mt. Fuji) that is different from the background B1.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the serif notice effect, the serif images I1 to I8 are stepwise from the first stage serif image I1 to the eighth stage serif image I8 in this order. It can be displayed. As described above, the character image portion P1 in the odd-stage serif images I1, I3, I5, and I7 is the first character image portion P1a (character C1), while the even-numbered serif images I2, I4, I6, and so on. The character image portion P1 in I8 is the second character image portion P1b (character C2).

  In the serif image portion P2 in the serif images I1 to I8, the contents of the serif change from the serif W1 to the serif W8 in this order. In the present embodiment, the lines W1 to W8 indicate that the line newly presented by the display of the line image I responds to the line previously displayed after the line W1 is displayed by the line image I1. It is determined to be a line.

  Therefore, in the speech announcement attraction, character C1 "Hello." → character C2 "Hello!" → character C1 "It's good weather." → character C2 "really Well!" → "Let's go in." Characters C1 → Character C2 “Let's go!” → Character C1 “Arrived” → Character C2 “Great place!” That is, the serif notice effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the character C1 and the character C2 can recognize the situation as if they are also talking.

  As described above, in the plurality of unit effects constituting the serif notice effect, the content of one unit effect and the next one in terms of the fact that the contents of the lines shown in the serif images I1 to I8 have a series of connections. It can be said that the contents of the unit effects are interrelated. Further, in the plurality of unit effects constituting the serif notice effect, from the viewpoint that the characters shown in the serif images I1 to I8 have a certain regularity (in this embodiment, they appear regularly and alternately), It can be said that the content of the unit effect and the content of the next unit effect are related to each other. In the plurality of unit effects constituting the serif notice effect, the contents of one unit effect and the contents of the next unit effect are shown from the viewpoint that each of the serif images I1 to I8 indicates "combination of characters and lines". Are related to each other. As described above, the plurality of unit effects constituting the serif notice effect are executed with the contents related to each other in one unit effect and the next unit effect.

Next, the flow of the dialogue notice effect will be described.
FIG. 6 shows the flow of the serif notice effect. In FIG. 6, symbols St <b> 1 to St <b> 8 indicate the serif images I that can be displayed at once on the effect display device Eh (image display unit GH).

  As indicated by reference numeral St1, when the first stage unit effect start condition is satisfied in the first variation game, the effect display device Eh starts the display of the serif image I1, and thereby the first step. The execution of the unit effect is started. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the start condition for the unit effect is established by operating the effect button BT during the operation reception period.

  As indicated by reference numeral St2, in the first variation game, when the start condition of the second stage unit effect is satisfied, the display of the dialogue image I2 is started in the effect display device Eh, thereby the second stage. The execution of the unit effect is started. As the start condition of the second stage unit effect is satisfied, the first end condition of the first stage unit effect is not satisfied, and therefore the execution of the first stage unit effect is continued in the effect display device Eh. . As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the first end condition of the unit effect is established by starting execution of the unit effect at the next stage of the unit effect.

  As indicated by reference numeral St3, in the second variation game, when the start condition of the third stage unit effect is satisfied, the display of the speech image I3 is started on the effect display device Eh, thereby the third stage. The execution of the unit effect is started. With the establishment of the start condition of the third stage unit effect, the first end condition of the first stage unit effect is established, and the effect display device Eh ends the display of the serif image I1, thereby Execution of the stage unit effect is completed.

  As indicated by reference numeral St4, when the fourth stage unit effect start condition is satisfied in the second variation game, the effect display device Eh starts displaying the serif image I4, thereby causing the fourth stage. The execution of the unit effect is started. As the start condition of the fourth stage unit effect is satisfied, the first end condition of the second stage unit effect is satisfied, and the effect display device Eh ends the display of the serif image I2, thereby Execution of the stage unit effect is completed.

  As indicated by reference numeral St5, in the third variation game, when the fifth stage unit effect start condition is satisfied, the effect display device Eh starts displaying the serif image I5, thereby causing the fifth stage. The execution of the unit effect is started. With the establishment of the start condition for the fifth stage unit effect, the first end condition for the third stage unit effect is established, and the effect display device Eh ends the display of the serif image I3, resulting in three levels. The execution of the unit effect for the eyes is finished.

  As shown by reference numeral St6, in the third variation game, when the start condition of the sixth stage unit effect is satisfied, the display of the dialogue image I6 is started on the effect display device Eh, so that the sixth stage. The execution of the unit effect is started. As the start condition for the sixth stage unit effect is satisfied, the first end condition for the fourth stage unit effect is satisfied, and the effect display device Eh ends the display of the serif image I4. Execution of the stage unit effect is completed.

  As shown by reference numeral St7, in the fourth variation game, when the seventh stage unit effect start condition is satisfied, the effect display device Eh starts displaying the serif image I7, thereby causing the seventh stage. The execution of the unit effect is started. In the present embodiment, the first end condition of the fifth stage unit effect is satisfied as the seventh stage unit effect start condition is satisfied, and the display of the serif image I5 is ended in the effect display device Eh. As a result, the execution of the unit stage in the fifth stage is completed.

  As indicated by reference numeral St8, when the start condition of the unit stage effect in the eighth stage is satisfied in the fourth variation game, the stage display Eh starts displaying the serif image I8, thereby causing the eighth stage. The execution of the unit effect is started. In the present embodiment, with the establishment of the start condition of the eighth stage unit effect, the first end condition of the sixth stage unit effect is satisfied, and the display of the serif image I6 is ended on the effect display device Eh. As a result, the execution of the unit stage in the sixth stage is completed.

  In the fourth variation game, when the second end condition is satisfied after the execution of the unit effect in the eighth stage is started, the display of all the serif images I is ended in the effect display device Eh. The execution of the unit effect is finished. That is, the serif notice effect is ended when the second end condition is satisfied. As will be described in detail later, the second end condition of the unit effect is that the execution of the last unit effect is started in the last variable game among the plurality of variable games executed across the line notice effect. It is established when a predetermined time elapses.

  In addition, when the line preview effect is executed over two fluctuating games, the effect display device Eh performs unit effects from the first stage to the fourth stage, as indicated by reference numerals St1 to St4. . In the second variation game, when the second end condition is satisfied after the execution of the fourth stage unit effect is started, the execution display unit Eh ends the execution of all the unit effects and ends the serif notice effect. Is done.

  When the serif notice effect is executed over three fluctuating games, the effect display device Eh performs unit effects from the first stage to the sixth stage, as indicated by reference numerals St1 to St6. When the second end condition is satisfied after the execution of the sixth stage unit effect is started in the third variation game, the execution display unit Eh ends the execution of all the unit effects and ends the line notice effect. Is done.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in any of the variable games, when the third end condition is satisfied, the execution of the unit effect that is being executed is ended, and the serif notice effect is ended. As will be described in detail later, the third end condition is satisfied when the effect button BT is not operated during the operation reception period and the operation reception period ends.

Next, a detailed description will be given of a control configuration for executing a serif notice effect.
First, the effect setting process will be described.
The effect setting process is a process that is performed when a prefetch command is input, and whether or not to execute a serif notice effect and a process for determining the effect contents of each unit effect when the serif notice effect is executed. It is.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a pre-read command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores information (hereinafter referred to as hold content information) that enables the content of the variable game that can be specified from the pre-read command to be specified. Here, the sub control CPU 31a stores the pending content information so that the storage order of the pending content information can be specified. The pending content information may be the value of the prefetch command itself, or may be information generated based on the value of the prefetch command. Note that the sub-control CPU 31a erases the stored content information stored first when the game start command is input in a process different from the effect setting process. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a can identify the contents of the pending variable game by referring to the hold-content information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the speech notice effect is being executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the notice effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and a value (hereinafter referred to as an execution value) that can specify that the line notice effect is being executed is set. If it is determined that the serif notice effect is being executed, it is determined that the serif notice effect is not being executed if the execution value is not set. If the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the line notice effect is being executed, the effect setting process is terminated. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine execution of a new serif notice effect when the serif notice effect is already executed.

  If the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the line notice effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the hold content information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and the variable game held before the variable game corresponding to the current prefetch command. It is determined whether or not a variation game that is a big hit or a variation game that has a reach variation pattern with reach is included.

  The sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process when the variable game that is a big hit is included in the variable game held before the variable game corresponding to the current prefetch command. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine execution of the speech notice effect when the variable game that is a big hit is already put on hold. The sub-control CPU 31a also performs the effect setting even when the variation game held before the variation game corresponding to the current prefetch command includes a variation game with a reach variation pattern with reach. The process ends, and execution of the speech notice effect is not decided.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a includes a variation game that is a big hit and a variation game that has a reach variation pattern with reach among the variation games that are held before the variation game corresponding to the current prefetch command. If neither is included, a determination is made as to whether or not to execute the speech advance notice effect (hereinafter referred to as advance notice determination). Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a acquires a random number generated in the sub control board 31, and performs a notice effect lottery using the random number. In the notice lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the line notice effect is to be executed if it is won to execute the line notice effect. judge.

  Here, the sub-control CPU 31a has a high expectation that when the line notice effect is executed, the variable game that is a big hit is included in the pending change game as compared to when the line notice effect is not executed. The notice effect lottery is performed. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a has a higher selection ratio when the jackpot prefetch command is input, in which “execution of the serif notice effect” occupies the entire selection ratio, compared to “non-execution of the serif notice effect”. The notice effect lottery is performed.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the final special game among a plurality of variable games executed across the line notice effect as the first special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command increases as hold 2 <hold 3 <hold 4 The notice effect lottery may be performed so that the expectation level that is a big hit in the fluctuating game is high. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a selects when the jackpot prefetch command is input, which occupies the entire selection ratio of “execution of speech notice effect” as the first special hold number increases in the order of hold 2 <hold 3 <hold 4 It is advisable to perform a lottery for the notice effect so that the ratio becomes high.

  If the sub control CPU 31a determines in the notice execution determination that the line notice effect is not executed, the effect setting process ends. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines in the notice execution determination that a line notice effect is to be executed, the notice control flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c can specify that the line notice effect is being executed. Set the execution value.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a determination process for determining a notice pattern that defines the effect contents of each unit effect that constitutes the line notice effect.
Here, the notice pattern will be described with reference to FIG.

  “Remaining number of fluctuation games” shown in FIG. 7 indicates the remaining number of fluctuation games to be executed across the line notice effect, and “Reserved number” is a change that is scheduled to be executed across the line notice effect. Shows the number of games. For example, in the case where the line preview effect is executed across four variable games, the remaining number of times = 4 indicates the first variable game, the remaining number = 3 indicates the second variable game, and the remaining The number of times = 2 indicates the third variation game, and the remaining number = 1 indicates the fourth (final) variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the notice pattern includes notice patterns YP <b> 1 to YP <b> 21 for hold 4 that can be selected when the first special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command is four. The notice pattern includes notice patterns YP22 to YP33 for hold 3 that can be selected when the first special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command is 3. The notice pattern includes notice patterns YP34 to YP38 for hold 2 that can be selected when the first special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command is 2.

  Symbols I1a to I8a and I1b to I8b shown in FIG. 7 indicate that execution of the unit effect for displaying the speech image corresponding to the code is determined, and “None” indicates that the unit effect is not executed. Indicates that For example, the notice pattern YP7 is displayed in the order of the dialogue images I1a → I2a in the first variation game, and is displayed in the order of the dialogue images I3b → I4b in the second variation game. It is determined that the dialogue images are displayed in the order of I5b → I6b and displayed in the order of the dialogue images I7b → I8b in the fourth variation game. For example, in the notice pattern YP17, the dialogue image is not displayed in the first and second variation games, but is displayed in the order of the dialogue image I1a → I2a in the third variation game, and the fourth variation game is displayed. Thus, the display of the serif images I3a → I4a is determined.

  Therefore, the notice pattern YP1 to YP9 for the hold 4 is determined to execute the line notice effect across all four reserved first special games. The notice pattern YP10 to YP16 for the hold 4 is determined to execute the line notice effect over the three times of the second to fourth variable games among the four first special games held. It has been. The notice pattern YP17 to YP21 for the hold 4 is set to execute the line notice effect across the third and fourth variable games among the four first special games held. It has been.

  The notice pattern YP22 to YP28 for the hold 3 stipulates that the line notice effect is executed across all three reserved first special games. The notice pattern YP29 to YP33 for the hold 3 is set to execute the line notice effect across the second and third variable games among the three first special games held. It has been. The notice pattern YP34 to YP38 for the hold 2 stipulates that the line notice effect is executed across all of the two first special games that are held.

  In the determination process, the sub control CPU 31a obtains a random number generated in the sub control board 31, performs a pattern lottery using the random number, and responds to the first special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command. The notice pattern is determined from the selectable notice patterns. That is, when the first special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command is 4, the sub control CPU 31a determines the notice pattern from the notice patterns YP1 to YP21 for the hold 4. When the number of first special reservations that can be specified from the prefetch command is 3, the sub control CPU 31a determines a notification pattern from among the notification patterns YP22 to YP33 for the reservation 3. When the number of first special reservations that can be specified from the prefetch command is 2, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a notification pattern from the notification patterns YP34 to YP38 for reservation 2.

  Here, the sub-control CPU 31a expects to become a big hit in the last variation game among the variation games that are executed over the serif notice effect as the number of the change games executed over the serif notice effect increases. The pattern lottery is performed so that becomes higher. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a, among the notice patterns that can be selected according to the number of the first special hold, the notice pattern that the number of variable games executed across the line notice effect is 2 times <3 times <4 times in order. It is better to perform pattern lottery so that the selection ratio when the jackpot prefetch command is input, which occupies the entire selection ratio of the notice pattern, is higher.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a increases the number of unit effects for displaying the serif image I including the second background image portion P3b (background B2) among the plurality of unit effects constituting the serif notice effect. The notice pattern is determined so that the expectation level which becomes a big hit in the last variation game among the variation games executed across is high. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a is a notice pattern with a large number of unit effects for displaying the serif image I including the second background image portion P3b (background B2) among the notice patterns that can be selected according to the first special reservation number. It is better to carry out pattern lottery so that the selection ratio when the jackpot prefetch command is input in the entire selection ratio of the notice pattern increases.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the notice pattern, the sub-control RAM 31c stores information (hereinafter referred to as pattern information) that can identify the decided notice pattern in the sub-control RAM 31c. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a stores the first special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command in the sub control RAM 31c as the remaining number of times of the variable game that executes the serif notice effect. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

Next, the effect execution process will be described.
The effect execution process is a process performed when a game start command is input, and is a process for controlling the effect display device Eh so as to execute a serif notice effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the effect execution process, thereby realizing the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect display device Eh as the effect execution means.

  The sub control CPU 31a refers to the value of the notice effect flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c, and determines whether or not the line notice effect is being executed. If the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the speech notice effect is not being executed, the effect execution process is terminated. In other words, the sub control CPU 31a does not execute the speech notice effect.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the speech notice effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a this time is determined from the remaining number of variable games stored in the sub-control RAM 31c and the notice pattern that can be specified from the pattern information Whether or not to execute the unit effect in the fluctuating game, and the contents of the unit effect in the case of execution are specified.

The sub-control CPU 31a performs the following control when it is the first variation game among the plurality of variation games to be executed across the line notice effect.
As shown in FIG. 8A, the sub control CPU 31a starts the first operation acceptance period in the current variable game when a predetermined time has elapsed since the game start command was input. When the first operation acceptance period is started, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh to display the button image Ig. The sub control CPU 31a ends the operation reception period when a predetermined reception time elapses from the start of the first operation reception period.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT during the first operation acceptance period, the button image Ig is not displayed and the specified serif image I1 is displayed. The effect display device Eh is controlled to display. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts execution of the first stage unit effect. Note that the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so that the decorative symbols in all the rows are displayed smaller over the period during which the serif notice effect is being executed, compared to when the serif notice effect is not being executed.

  On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal from the effect button BT during the first operation acceptance period, the first stage unit effect start condition is not satisfied, so the first operation is not performed. When the acceptance period ends, the effect display device Eh is controlled such that the speech image I1 is not displayed and the button image Ig is not displayed. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value that can specify that the speech notice effect is not being executed in the notice effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the effect execution process. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the speech notice effect when the effect button BT is not operated during the operation reception period.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the second operation acceptance period in the current variation game when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the execution of the unit stage effect in the first stage. When the second operation acceptance period is started, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to display the button image Ig. The sub control CPU 31a ends the operation reception period when a predetermined reception time elapses from the start of the second operation reception period.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT during the second operation acceptance period, the button image Ig is not displayed and the specified serif image I2 is displayed. The effect display device Eh is controlled to display. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts execution of the second stage unit effect.

  On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal from the effect button BT during the second operation reception period, the third end condition is satisfied, and therefore the second operation reception period ends. The effect display device Eh is controlled so that the button image Ig and the displayed serif image I1 are not displayed. Then, the effect display device Eh sets a value that can specify that the speech notice effect is not being executed in the notice effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the effect execution process. That is, if the effect button BT is not operated during the second operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the serif notice effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8E, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to temporarily stop the effect symbols of all the columns at a predetermined timing. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so that the effect symbols of all the rows are fixedly stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol combinations are derived when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to continue the execution of the unit effect that is already being executed regardless of the stop display of the effect symbol.

The sub-control CPU 31a performs the following control when it is the second or later variation game among the plurality of variation games that are executed across the line notice effect.
As shown in FIG. 8F, the sub control CPU 31a starts the first operation reception period in the current variable game when a predetermined time has elapsed since the input of the game start command. When the first operation acceptance period is started, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh to display the button image Ig. The sub control CPU 31a ends the operation reception period when a predetermined reception time elapses from the start of the first operation reception period.

  As shown in FIG. 8G, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT during the first operation acceptance period, the button image Ig is not displayed and the specified first The effect display device Eh is controlled to display the speech image I. That is, the sub control CPU 31a newly starts execution of the specified first unit effect. FIG. 8G shows the start of displaying the serif image I3 as a specific example.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a newly starts displaying the serif image I, the sub-control CPU 31a renders the serif image I two stages before the stage of the newly displayed serif image I to be hidden. The display device Eh is controlled. That is, when the sub control CPU 31a newly starts the execution of the unit effect, the first end condition for the unit effect at the stage two steps before the stage of the unit effect to be newly started is satisfied. Restrict execution of unit effects. FIG. 8G shows the restriction (end) of display of the serif image I1 as a specific example. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first process of restricting the execution of a part or all of the unit effects that are already being executed (a part in the present embodiment) with the start of the first unit effect. Is configured to run.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a newly starts the execution of the unit effect, the first end condition for the unit effect at the stage immediately before (immediately before) the unit effect stage to be newly started is not satisfied. Then, the execution of the unit effect is continued without being limited (terminated). FIG. 8G shows the continuation of the display of the serif image I2 as a specific example.

  On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal from the effect button BT during the first operation reception period, the third end condition is satisfied, and therefore, the first operation reception period ends. The effect display device Eh is controlled so that the button image Ig and the displayed serif image I are all hidden. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value that can specify that the speech notice effect is not being executed in the notice effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the effect execution process. That is, if the effect button BT is not operated during the first operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the serif notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (h), the sub-control CPU 31a starts the second operation acceptance period in the current variation game when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the execution of the first unit effect. When the second operation acceptance period is started, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to display the button image Ig. The sub control CPU 31a ends the operation reception period when a predetermined reception time elapses from the start of the second operation reception period.

  As shown in FIG. 8I, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT during the second operation acceptance period, the button image Ig is not displayed and the specified second The effect display device Eh is controlled to display the speech image I. That is, the sub control CPU 31a newly starts execution of the second unit effect. FIG. 8I shows the start of the display of the speech image I4 as a specific example.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a newly starts displaying the serif image I, the sub-control CPU 31a renders the serif image I two stages before the stage of the newly displayed serif image I to be hidden. The display device Eh is controlled. That is, when the sub control CPU 31a newly starts the execution of the unit effect, the first end condition for the unit effect at the stage two steps before the stage of the unit effect to be newly started is satisfied. Restrict execution of unit effects. FIG. 8 (i) shows the restriction (end) of the display of the speech image I2 as a specific example. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first process that restricts the execution of a part or all of the unit effects that are already being executed (a part in this embodiment) with the start of the second unit effect. Is configured to do.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a newly starts the execution of the unit effect, the first end condition for the unit effect at the stage immediately before (immediately before) the unit effect stage to be newly started is not satisfied. Therefore, the execution of the unit effect is maintained without being limited (terminated). FIG. 8 (i) shows the continuation of the display of the speech image I3 as a specific example.

  On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal from the effect button BT during the second operation reception period, the third end condition is satisfied, and therefore the second operation reception period ends. The effect display device Eh is controlled so that the button image Ig and the displayed serif image I are all hidden. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value that can specify that the speech notice effect is not being executed in the notice effect flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a ends the effect execution process. That is, if the effect button BT is not operated during the second operation acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the serif notice effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (j), the sub-control CPU 31a, in a case where it is not the last variation game among the plurality of variation games to be executed across the line preview effect, The effect display device Eh is controlled so as to temporarily display the effect symbol. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so that the effect symbols of all the rows are fixedly stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol combinations are derived when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to continue the execution of the unit effect that is already being executed regardless of the stop display of the effect symbol. That is, the serif notice effect continues over the next variable game.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a is the last variation game among a plurality of variation games to be executed across the line notice effect, and the second unit effect in the last variation game. When a predetermined time elapses after the execution of is started, the effect display device Eh is controlled so that all the displayed serif images I are not displayed. That is, the serif notice effect is ended in the last variation game.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to form a reach and execute a reach effect when the deviation variation pattern is designated and the reach condition is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as not to execute the reach effect when the deviation variation pattern is designated and the reach condition is not satisfied. When the big hit variation pattern is designated, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to form a reach and execute the reach effect.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so as to temporarily stop and display the effect symbols of all rows at a predetermined timing. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device Eh so that the effect symbols of all the rows are fixedly stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol combinations are derived when the game end command is input.

  As described above, the serif notice effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is executed based on the contents of a predetermined variable game among a plurality of variable games that are on hold when a plurality of variable games are on hold. In addition, the effect is started when a predetermined variation game is on hold. In the present embodiment, the predetermined variation game is a variation game in which a holding condition is newly established and execution is suspended. In addition, the plurality of unit effects constituting the line notice effect are started by the operation of the effect button BT as the operation means.

  Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the serif notice effect will be described together with its operation. Note that FIG. 9 shows a situation in which the dialogue advancement effect is executed over four variable games, and the fourth variable game that is finally held as a predetermined variable game is a big hit or reach condition A situation is shown in which the game is a fluctuating game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the effect display device Eh, when the first stage unit effect start condition is satisfied by the operation of the effect button BT during the execution of the first variation game (time T1 to T4), the first Execution of the stage unit effect is started (time T2). In addition, in the effect display device Eh, when the second stage unit effect start condition is satisfied by the operation of the effect button BT during the execution of the first variation game, the execution of the second stage unit effect is started ( Time T3). As described above, in the first variation game, the execution of two unit effects is started, but the execution (unit) of the unit effect is not restricted (terminated) due to the establishment of the first end condition.

  In the effect display device Eh, when the start condition of the third stage unit effect is established by operating the effect button BT during execution of the second variation game (time T5 to T8), the third stage unit effect is executed. Start (time T6). Along with this, the first end condition of the first stage unit effect is established, and the execution of the first stage unit effect is restricted (time point T6). In other words, in the second variation game, the start of execution of the third stage unit effect and the limitation of execution of the unit effect of the first stage are performed in conjunction with each other.

  In the effect display device Eh, when the fourth stage unit effect start condition is satisfied by the operation of the effect button BT during the execution of the second variation game, the execution of the fourth stage unit effect is started (time T7). ). Along with this, the first end condition of the second stage unit effect is established, and execution of the second stage unit effect is restricted (time T7). In other words, in the second variation game, the start of execution of the unit effect at the fourth stage and the restriction on execution of the unit effect at the second stage are performed in conjunction with each other.

  In the effect display device Eh, when the fifth stage unit effect start condition is established by operating the effect button BT during the execution of the third variation game (time T9 to T12), the fifth stage unit effect is executed. Start (time T10). Along with this, the first end condition of the third stage unit effect is established, and the execution of the third stage unit effect is restricted (time T10). That is, in the third variation game, the start of execution of the unit effect at the fifth stage and the restriction on execution of the unit effect at the third stage are performed in conjunction with each other.

  In the effect display device Eh, when the sixth stage unit effect start condition is satisfied by the operation of the effect button BT during the execution of the third variation game, the execution of the sixth stage unit effect is started (time point T11). ). Accordingly, the first end condition of the fourth stage unit effect is established, and the execution of the fourth stage unit effect is restricted (time point T11). That is, in the third variation game, the start of the sixth stage unit effect and the restriction of the fourth stage unit effect are performed in conjunction with each other.

  In the effect display device Eh, when the seventh stage unit effect start condition is satisfied by the operation of the effect button BT during execution of the fourth variation game (from time T13), execution of the seventh stage unit effect starts. (Time T14). Accordingly, the first end condition of the fifth stage unit effect is established, and execution of the fifth stage unit effect is restricted (time T14). That is, in the fourth variation game, the execution of the seventh stage unit effect and the execution restriction of the fifth stage unit effect are performed in conjunction with each other.

  In the effect display device Eh, the execution of the eighth stage unit effect starts when the eighth stage unit effect start condition is satisfied by the operation of the effect button BT during the execution of the fourth variable game (from time T13). (Time T15). Accordingly, the first end condition of the sixth stage unit effect is established, and the execution of the sixth stage unit effect is restricted (time T15). That is, in the fourth variation game, the start of execution of the unit effect at the eighth stage and the restriction on execution of the unit effect at the sixth stage are performed in conjunction with each other. Thereafter, in the effect display device Eh, when the third end condition is satisfied as time elapses, execution of the seventh stage unit effect and the eighth stage unit effect is restricted (time point T16). That is, the serif notice effect ends. In the effect display device Eh, the reach effect is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the plurality of unit effects constituting the serif notice effect are temporarily stopped or displayed in all rows of the effect symbols in each of the plurality of variable games executed across the serif notice effect. It is started in the period until the stop display. In particular, in a variation game in which a reach effect is executed, among a variety of games that are executed over a speech advance notice effect, a plurality of unit effects constituting the speech notice effect are started in a period until reach is formed. . As described above, reach is a state in which the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column that is a part of the plurality of symbol columns.

  In a plurality of variable games that are executed across the line notice effect, execution of the same number of unit effects (2 in this embodiment) is started. In addition, when the line preview effect is executed over three or four variable games, the execution of two unit effects is started in the variable game except the first and last variable games. Execution of two unit effects is restricted. Even if the serif notice effect is executed over 2 to 4 fluctuation games, the end of the serif notice effect due to the establishment of the third ending condition in the last fluctuation game must be considered. For example, the same can be said for the last variation game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a part or all (a part in the present embodiment) of a plurality of variable games that are executed across the line notice effect is a predetermined number ( In this embodiment, while the unit effect of 2) is newly started, the execution of the same number of unit effects as the predetermined number is newly restricted by the first process.

  In the present embodiment, unit effects (second unit and subsequent unit effects executed in the second and subsequent variable games) among a plurality of variable games executed over a plurality of variable notice effects as the notice effects. ) Corresponds to a predetermined unit effect. The third stage of the unit effect corresponds to the second and subsequent specific numbers.

  Further, even when the predetermined unit effect is started, the execution of the unit effect started immediately before (immediately before) the predetermined unit effect is continued without limitation. In other words, the first process in the present embodiment is a process that does not limit the execution of the unit effect started immediately before the predetermined unit effect. In addition, the 1st process in this embodiment becomes a process which restrict | limits execution of the other unit effects which are not the unit effects started immediately before the said predetermined unit effect.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, in addition to the unit effect that constitutes the serif notice effect being started in response to the operation of the effect button BT (operation means), the start of a predetermined unit effect Accordingly, since the execution of a part of the unit effects that are already being executed is restricted, it is possible to easily attract the player's interest in the newly started unit effects. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the production effect by the “serif notice production” executed over a plurality of variable games, thereby improving the interest of the player.

  (1-2) According to the present embodiment, as a predetermined unit effect, the unit effect that is already being executed is limited only after the unit effect after the third stage (the second or subsequent specific number) is started. Is done. Therefore, the unit effect can be impressed on the player, thereby improving the interest of the player.

  (1-3) According to the present embodiment, since the unit effect is started before the symbol stop display, which is highly interested for the player, the player's interest can be more easily collected in the unit effect. it can. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the line notice effect.

  (1-4) According to the present embodiment, the number of unit effects that are newly started and the number of unit effects that are newly restricted in execution in one variation game are the same. In a part of the variable game that is executed across the line notice effect, it is possible to keep the number of unit effects whose execution is not limited. Therefore, the unit effect can be impressed on the player, thereby improving the interest of the player.

  (1-5) According to the present embodiment, the serif notice effect is an effect that is executed based on the contents of a predetermined variable game among a plurality of variable games that are on hold. For this reason, the enjoyment of predicting the contents of the pending floating game can be given by the serif notice effect, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (1-6) In particular, in the present embodiment, the predetermined variation game is a variation game that is newly suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation by executing the dialogue notice effect over a larger number of variable games.

  (1-7) According to the present embodiment, even when a predetermined unit effect is started, the execution of the previous unit effect is not limited. Thereby, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (1-8) According to the present embodiment, since a plurality of unit effects are executed according to the contents related to each other in one unit effect and the next unit effect, the player is regarded as an overall effect. Can improve the interest of the player.

  (1-9) According to the present embodiment, each of the plurality of unit effects is started by the operation of the effect button BT (operation means), so that it is easy to attract the player's interest, and the effect of the effect by the notice effect Can be increased.

  (1-10) According to the present embodiment, in the plurality of variable games executed over the notice effects, since the same number of unit effects are started, each unit effect is impressed on the player. Thereby, the interest of the player can be improved.

(1-11) According to the present embodiment, since the unit effect is limited by the first process, it is possible to easily focus on the unit effect that is newly started.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described.

In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof may be omitted or simplified.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the second process is executed in place of the first process that restricts the execution of part or all of the unit effects that are already being executed with the start of the predetermined unit effect. This is different from the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. The second process of the present embodiment is a process of changing a part or all of the presentation aspects of the unit presentation already being executed to a specific aspect that is difficult to recognize compared to the normal aspect. And a 2nd process turns into a process which does not change the production | presentation aspect of the unit production started immediately before the said predetermined unit production to the said specific aspect. The second process is a process of changing the production mode of another unit production to the specific mode, which is not the unit production started immediately before the predetermined unit production.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of the normal aspect and the specific aspect will be described with respect to the effect aspect of the unit effect. In the following description, a serif image displayed in a predetermined unit effect is indicated as a serif image In, and a serif image of a unit effect two stages before the effect mode is changed to a specific mode by the second process is indicated as a serif image Im. (However, m = n−2).

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the normal mode is an effect mode in which the entire serif image Im is displayed on the effect display device Eh. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, the specific mode displays part of the serif image Im on the effect display device Eh along with the display of the serif image In, but does not display the rest. This is a production mode. That is, the specific mode is an effect mode that expresses the situation as if the serif image Im was pushed out of the screen, as indicated by the arrow Y1 in the figure.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the normal mode is an effect mode in which the entire serif image Im is displayed on the effect display device Eh. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), in the effect display device Eh, the specific mode has priority over the serif image Im in the display area where the serif image In overlaps the display area of the serif image Im. It is an effect mode to display automatically. That is, the specific mode is an effect mode that expresses the situation as if the serif image In appeared to cover part of the serif image Im.

  In FIG. 10 (e), as shown using a dark black color, the normal mode is an effect mode in which the transparency (transparency) of the serif image Im is displayed at a predetermined value (for example, 0%) on the effect display device Eh. is there. On the other hand, in FIG. 10F, the specific mode is an effect mode in which the transparency (transparency) of the serif image Im is displayed with a value less than a predetermined value, as indicated by using a light black color. That is, the specific mode is an effect mode that expresses the situation as if the serif image In disappears.

  In FIG. 10G, the normal mode is an effect mode in which the entire serif image Im is displayed large on the effect display device Eh. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), the specific mode is an effect mode in which the entire serif image Im is displayed small in the effect display device Eh. That is, the specific mode is an effect mode that expresses the situation as if the serif image Im was pushed to the corner by the serif image In, as indicated by the arrow Y2 in the figure.

  In FIG. 10I, the normal mode is an effect mode in which the entire serif image Im is displayed in the center in the effect display device Eh. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (j), the specific mode is an effect mode in which the entire serif image Im is displayed in the corner in the effect display device Eh. That is, the specific mode is an effect mode that expresses the situation as if the serif image Im was pushed to the corner by the serif image In, as indicated by the arrow Y3 in the figure.

  The sub-control CPU 31a executes one arbitrarily selected from the combinations of the normal mode and the specific mode shown in FIGS. 10A to 10J alone or in combination with respect to the second process. can do.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, “the execution of the unit effect is restricted” by the first process, and “a part or all of the effect aspects of the unit effect being executed are usually set by the second process. “Changed to a specific mode that is harder to recognize than the mode” is replaced with the same effects as the effects (1-1) to (1-10) of the first embodiment.

  (2-2) According to the present embodiment, a configuration in which part or all of the unit effects being executed is changed to a specific aspect that is difficult to recognize compared to the normal aspect, and is thus completely limited. Compared to, it is easy to grasp the continuity of the unit production.

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
・ Some of the unit effects that make up the serif notice effect start with the operation of the effect button BT, while other unit effects start with the operation different from the operation button BT May be. For example, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation reception period for the first unit effect, the sub-control CPU 31a does not request the operation of the effect button BT for the second unit effect. Execution may be started with the progress. For example, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation reception period for the first stage unit effect, the sub control CPU 31a does not request the operation of the effect button BT for the second stage and subsequent unit effects. The execution may be started with the passage of time.

  -The notice effect is not limited to the line notice effect, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the image displayed in the unit effect simulates “plant seed” in the first stage, “buds” in the second stage, “futaba (cotyledon)” in the third stage, The stage imitates “real leaves”, the fifth stage imitates “buds”, the sixth stage imitates “seven-minute blooming”, the seventh stage imitates “full bloom”, and the eighth stage “ You may imitate "fruit". For example, the images displayed in the unit effect may imitate Arabic numerals 1 to 8, respectively. In other words, the plurality of unit effects may be executed with the contents related to each other in one unit effect and the next unit effect.

  The sub control CPU 31a may be capable of executing both the first process and the second process described above. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether to perform the first process (limit) or the second process (change) by lottery.

  The serif image I may include elements common to all serif images. For example, the common element may be an image having the same “shape” as an image imitating a speech bubble surrounding the speech. That is, the plurality of unit effects constituting the notice effect may or may not include common elements.

The image displayed in the unit effect may include one, two, or four or more elements.
-The element which comprises the serif image I can be changed suitably. For example, the serif image I may not include one or two of the image parts P1 to P3.

-At each stage, there may be three or more types of production contents (serif image I) of unit production.
-There may be three or more types of background image portions P3, or one type. Further, there may be a plurality of types of image parts P1, P2, and the degree of expectation that is a big hit may be different.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may not perform the above-described hold content determination. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a may decide to execute the serif notice effect even when a fluctuating game that is a big hit or a fluctuating game that has a reach variation pattern with reach is already on hold.

  -If the production button BT is not operated within the operation reception period, the sub-control CPU 31a may start execution of the unit production on the assumption that the start condition is satisfied by the passage of the operation reception period. Note that all unit effects may be configured not to require the operation of the effect button BT, but from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the player, it is preferable to configure as in the above-described embodiment.

The sub control CPU 31a may determine the production content of the unit effect by individually determining the image parts P1 to P3 by lottery or the like.
The sub control CPU 31a may determine the content of the effect for each unit effect regardless of the notice pattern.

  -If the order from the first stage to the eighth stage (priority order) is maintained, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to execute the unit effect at the stage where one stage or a plurality of stages are skipped. Good.

-The background image does not have to be changed during the execution of the dialogue notice effect. In addition, during the execution of the serif notice effect, the effect symbol may not be displayed, and may be displayed in the same manner as when it is not executed.
The dialog notice effect may be executed as an “effect mode” in which at least some of the components of the variable game, such as the type of effect symbol and the stop mode, are different.

  ・ Serial notice effect is not able to recognize the level of expectation that a variable game that is a big hit is included in the pending variable game according to the number of variable games that are executed across the line notice effect. Also good.

-The serif notice effect may not be able to recognize the degree of expectation that the variable game that is a big hit is included in the variable game on hold, depending on the number of the serif images indicating the background B2.
-The number of stages of the unit effect may be any of 2 stages to 7 stages and 9 stages or more.

  -The number of unit effects that start executing in one variation game may be one or may be three or more. Further, the number of unit effects to be executed in one variation game need not be the same in a plurality of variation games that are executed across the line notice effect, and may be different.

  The number of unit effects that limit execution or change the effect mode to a specific mode in one variation game may be one, or may be three or more. The number of unit effects that limit execution or change the effect mode to a specific mode in one variable game need not be the same in multiple variable games that are executed across the line notice effect, May be different.

  A two-stage unit effect may be executed in a predetermined variable game, while a fake line notice effect that does not execute the unit effect may be executed in the next variable game of the predetermined variable game.

  -The serif notice effect is not limited to executing the unit effect in all of the plurality of variable games executed across the serif notice effect. For example, the unit effect may be executed only in the odd-numbered variation game.

  -The number of unit effects that start execution in a single variable game need not be the same as the number of unit effects that limit execution in a single variable game or change the execution mode to a specific mode. It may be. For example, the combination of the numbers of “start” and “limit or change” of the unit effects is 1: 1 for the first variation game, 2: 1 for the first variation game, 3: 1 for the third variation game, It may be set to 4: 1 in the fourth variation game, and the difference between “start” and “limit or change” may be increased. For example, on the contrary, the combination of the numbers of “start” and “limit or change” of the unit effects is 1: 4 for the first variation game, 1: 3 for the second variation game, and 1 for the third variation game. : 2 may be set to 1: 1 in the fourth variation game, and the difference between “start” and “limit or change” may be reduced.

  -The serif notice effect may not be an effect executed based on the content of a predetermined variable game among a plurality of variable games that are on hold. For example, the input of a game start command may be used as an opportunity to determine whether or not to execute a serif notice effect, the number of variable games to be executed across the serif notice effect, and a notice pattern corresponding to the determined number of times.

  -The serif notice effect may be executed for the second special game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may generate a prefetch command that can specify the content of the second special game, and the sub control CPU 31a may execute a speech notice effect based on the prefetch command.

  The notice effect may be executed as a light effect by the decoration lamp La or may be executed as a sound effect by the speaker Sp. The notice effect may be executed by combining a plurality of effects that can be arbitrarily selected from the display effect, the light emission effect, and the sound effect.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first jackpot probability state and a second jackpot that has a higher jackpot probability than the first jackpot probability state as a jackpot probability state that has a different probability of being a jackpot in the jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot probability). And a probability state. The second big hit probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”. In this other example, the probability variation state corresponds to an advantageous state.

  For example, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command that can specify whether or not a jackpot symbol that is determined to give a certain probability change state after the end of the jackpot game is determined, and the sub-control CPU 31a Based on the above, a serif notice effect may be executed. According to this example, the expectation level to which the probability variation state is given can be recognized by the line notice effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first control state as a control state relating to a normal game (ordinary hit game), and a second control state in which it is easier to enter a game ball into the second start port 16 than the first control state. (So-called easy entry state). When the second control state is based on the first control state, the control for improving the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery control, the control for shortening the average variation time of the normal game, and the single normal winning game, Of the time extension control in which the normal variable member 17 is controlled to be in the open state (allowable state), one control that can be arbitrarily selected may be realized singly or in combination with a plurality of controls. In this other example, the second control state corresponds to an advantageous state.

  For example, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command that can specify whether or not to determine the jackpot symbol that determines to give the second control state after the end of the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a A serif notice effect may be executed based on the prefetch command. According to this example, the degree of expectation to which the second control state is given can be recognized by the line notice effect.

  -The pachinko machine 10 is a state in which the average variation time of the special game is different, a non-variation time shortened state, and a variation time shortened state in which the average variation time of the special game is shortened compared to this (hereinafter referred to as a short time state) And may be provided. The main control CPU 30a may be configured to simultaneously provide the variable time reduction state and the above-described second control state. In this other example, the short-time state corresponds to the advantageous state.

  For example, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command that can specify whether or not to determine a jackpot symbol that is determined to give a short-time state after the end of the jackpot game, and the sub control CPU 31a Based on the above, a serif notice effect may be executed. According to this example, it is possible to recognize the degree of expectation that the short-time state is given by the speech notice effect.

The special game may be executed on the effect display device Eh. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing only the first special game as a special game. In this case, the first special game may be executed even if the game ball enters the start opening 15 or 16, and the second start opening 16 may be omitted.

The first special game and the second special game may be executed according to the order in which the hold condition is established, may be executed alternately, or may be executed concurrently.
The function of the main control board 30 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 30 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

The main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, and the main control RAM 30c may be configured as a one-chip microprocessor.
The function of the sub control board 31 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device Eh, a lamp board that specially controls the decoration lamp La, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker Sp. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. The sub control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  -You may apply to the slot machine which is a kind of game machine. In the slot machine, medals are used as game media. The slot machine includes a plurality of reels, a start lever, and a plurality of stop buttons. When the main control CPU 30a accepts an operation of the start lever in the state where a medal is bet, the main control CPU 30a performs a lottery drawing and starts rotating a plurality of reels to start a variable game. When the main control CPU 30a accepts the operation of the stop button, the main control CPU 30a stops the plurality of reels according to the result of the lottery and the operation timing of each stop button, and ends the variable game.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a carries over the winning of the bonus combination when the bonus combination is won in the combination lottery and the combination of bonus symbols is not derived in the variable game. The sub-control CPU 31a may execute the speech notice effect when the bonus combination winning is carried over or not carried over. According to this example, it is possible to recognize the degree of expectation that has been won for the bonus combination by the serif notice effect.

  The main control CPU 30a determines the number of ceilings of the floating game by lottery, and provides an advantageous state in which the stop button can be recognized on the condition that the variable game of the determined number of ceilings has been executed. You may make it transfer to an advantageous area. The advantageous section is a so-called “assist time (AT)”. Then, the sub control CPU 31a may execute the serif notice effect from the fluctuation game two to four times before reaching the ceiling number, or from the fluctuation game five times or more before. According to this example, the degree of expectation to reach the number of ceilings can be recognized by the serif notice effect.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a may determine whether to shift to the advantageous section by lottery (hereinafter referred to as AT lottery) based on the result of the lottery. And sub-control CPU31a is good to perform a serif notice effect, when winning an AT lottery or when not winning an AT lottery. According to this example, the expected degree of winning the AT lottery can be recognized by the line notice effect. For example, in this example, a stop button or a start lever may be determined as an operation means capable of performing an operation that triggers the start of the unit effect.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) Each of the plurality of unit effects constituting the notice effect may be started when triggered by the operation of the operation means.

(B) In a plurality of variable games executed over the notice effect, the same number of unit effects may be started.
(C) a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means; The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a notice effect executed over a plurality of variable games, and the notice effect includes a plurality of unit effects executed in stages. When the execution condition of the notice effect is satisfied, the effect control means determines a plurality of unit effects constituting the notice effect, and some or all of the determined unit effects are determined by the operation means. A first process that is triggered by an operation and that restricts the execution of some of the unit effects among the determined unit effects, and a second process that changes the effect mode to a specific mode that is difficult to recognize compared to the normal mode And at least one of the It is.

  (D) a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means; The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a notice effect executed over a plurality of variable games, and the notice effect includes a plurality of unit effects executed in stages. In addition, some or all of the plurality of unit effects constituting the notice effect are started by the operation of the operation means, and a plurality of items constituting the notice effect are provided in the execution period of the notice effect. Among the unit effects, at least one of the first process that restricts the execution of some of the unit effects and the second process that changes the effect mode to a specific mode that is difficult to recognize compared to the normal mode is executed. .

  (E) a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means; The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a notice effect executed over a plurality of variable games, and the notice effect includes a plurality of unit effects executed in stages. And a part or all of the plurality of unit effects constituting the notice effect is started by the operation of the operation means, and a plurality of variable games are executed among the plurality of variable games executed over the notice effect. In a part or all of the variation games that are times, a first process for newly restricting execution of the same number of unit effects as the predetermined number, while a predetermined number of unit effects is newly started for each variation game; , The production mode is newly compared to the normal mode A second process for changing the recognition hardly certain embodiments, at least one is executed out of.

  BT ... effect button, EH ... effect display device, La ... decorative lamp, Sp ... speaker, 10 ... pachinko machine, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU.

Claims (6)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
An operation means capable of a predetermined operation;
Production execution means for performing production,
Production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a notice effect executed over a plurality of variable games, and the notice effect includes a plurality of unit effects,
A part or all of the plurality of unit effects constituting the notice effect is started by the operation of the operation means,
In accordance with the start of a predetermined unit effect, the first process for restricting the execution of a part or all of the unit effects that are already being executed and the effect mode of some or all of the unit effects that are already being executed are And at least one of the second process for changing to a specific mode that is difficult to recognize compared to the mode,
A plurality of unit effects constituting the notice effect are executed by contents related to each other in one unit effect and the next unit effect.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined unit effect is a unit effect after a specific number that is second or later in an order predetermined for the plurality of unit effects.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of unit effects are started in a period until a symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.   In a part or all of the plurality of variable games executed over the notice effect, a predetermined number of unit effects are newly started in one variable game, while the predetermined number The execution of the same number of unit effects is newly restricted by the first process, or the effect mode is newly changed to the specific mode by the second process. The gaming machine described in 1.   The notice effect is an effect that is executed based on the content of a predetermined variable game among the plurality of variable games on hold when a plurality of variable games are on hold, and the predetermined change The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is an effect that starts when the game is on hold. The first process is a process that does not limit the execution of the unit effect started immediately before the predetermined unit effect,
The said 2nd process is a process which does not change the production | presentation aspect of the unit production started immediately before the said predetermined | prescribed unit production to the said specific aspect. Gaming machine.