JP2019122632A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing a player's willingness to play by increasing the attention degree to a game and interest in the game.SOLUTION: A game machine according to the present invention can execute a suggestion performance in which a suggestion image suggesting the expectation degree where a lottery result of a lottery process is a win according to an operation of operation means at a predetermined operation timing is displayed on display means as a performance display, in a game round in which a predetermined operation performance condition is satisfied. When executing a special suggestion process in a plurality of suggestion processes, the game machine displays a second special suggestion image according to an operation of the operation means, and then continues displaying of the second special suggestion image when a suggestion result image suggesting the expectation degree of a specific expectation degree or higher is displayed in the suggestion performance to be executed after the second special suggestion image is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a reel-type gaming machine.

  In general, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, a player participation type effect configuration may be adopted in which an operation of an operation button by a player is reflected in the effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-081573, A

  By the way, as a gaming machine, it is important to increase the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the player's willingness to play.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the degree of interest in gaming and the interest of gaming to improve the player's willingness to play.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
About the game times whose expectation degree corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is equal to or higher than a specific expectation degree set in advance, at a predetermined probability, first at a first timing before the predetermined operation timing (1) Special suggestion processing for displaying a special suggestion image on the display means, and displaying a second special suggestion image on the display means at a second timing between the display of the first special suggestion image and the predetermined operation timing Display processing means capable of
Equipped with
When the special suggestion process is executed in a plurality of the suggestion processes, the display processing means displays the second special suggestion image according to the operation of the operation means, and then displays the second special suggestion image. When the suggested result image indicating the degree of expectation higher than the specific expected degree is displayed in the suggested effect performed later, the display of the second special suggested image is continued.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game to improve the player's willingness to play.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a gaming machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a game machine. The expanded view which shows the structure of a game machine. The front view of the game board of a game machine. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a storage area of the gaming machine. The figure for demonstrating the operation example of the main control apparatus of a game machine. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of timer interruption processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of starting winning a prize processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of advance notice confirmation processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of pending | holding command setting processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of main processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of game times control processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of data setting processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of change start processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of timer interruption processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a command corresponding | compatible process. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of notice setting processing. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a special notification setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a special production process. The figure which shows the example of a display of the execution result of a notice production | presentation process. The figure which shows the example of a display of the execution result of a notice production | presentation process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a special notification setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a special notification setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a notification production process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a notification production process. The figure which shows the example of a display of the execution result of a notice production | presentation process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a special notification setting process. The figure which shows an example of the various tables used with a game machine. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of timer interruption processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a promotion production process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a special production process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of notice setting processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a special notification setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a notification production process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a notification production process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a notification production process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings for understanding of the present invention. The following embodiments are merely specific examples of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In the following embodiments, the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment to be described first will be omitted.

First Embodiment
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Schematic Configuration of Game Machine 10]
Here, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the gaming machine 10, FIGS. 2 and 3 are development views of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the gaming board 31 of the gaming machine 10. Hereinafter, the expressions of front and rear, right and left and upper and lower used in the present embodiment are defined by the front and rear direction D1, the vertical direction D2 and the left and right direction D3 shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko gaming machine provided with a front frame 11, an inner frame 12, a back pack unit 13, and an outer frame 14, and is an island facility (not shown) of the game hall. By fixing the outer frame 14, it is installed in the game hall. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, but, for example, a roll-to-roll type gaming machine (slot machine), an arrange ball gaming machine, or a baseball game machine The present invention is applicable to such other game machines.

The front frame 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 14 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the outer frame 14. Further, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame 11 by rotatably supporting the left end portion of the front frame 11. Furthermore, the back pack unit 13 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 as the left end portion is rotatably supported by the inner frame 12.

[Configuration of front frame 11]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame 11 includes a firing handle 21, an operation button 22, an upper tray 23, a lower tray 24, a panel 25, a speaker 26, an electric decoration 27, and the like.

  The launch handle 21 is a rotary handle operated by the player to launch the game ball. In the gaming machine 10, a basic game is performed by firing the gaming balls from the gaming ball firing mechanism 32, which will be described later, with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotational operation of the firing handle 21 by the player. In the gaming machine 10, in a situation where the launch handle 21 is operated by the player, the game ball firing mechanism 32 is drive-controlled so that one game ball is fired toward the game area in 0.6 sec.

  The operation button 22 is an example of operation means operable by the player, and is a push button for receiving a pressing operation of the player. The operation button 22 includes an operation switch 22a (see FIG. 5) that switches an input signal to the voice lamp control device 5 described later according to the presence or absence of the pressing operation of the operation button 22. Thereby, in the voice lamp control device 5, it is possible to determine the operation state (with operation and without operation) of the operation button 22. The operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various effect processes executed by the voice lamp control device 5. In addition, the operation button 22 can also be used for various selection operations such as stage selection, BGM selection, or character selection regarding the game of the gaming machine 10.

  The installation position of the operation button 22 is not limited to the front of the upper tray 23, and may be an arbitrary position of the front frame 11 as long as the player can operate it. Also, the number of operation buttons 22 is not limited to one, and may be two or more. Furthermore, as long as it can be used to detect the presence or absence of the operation by the player, the operation switch 22a is not limited to the contact type switch, and may be, for example, a piezoelectric element.

  Further, instead of the operation button 22, a touch key may be displayed, and a touch panel that receives an operation of the touch key by the player may be provided as the operation means. Furthermore, instead of the operation button 22, a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation of the player on the panel 25 may be provided as the operation means. In these cases, in the various rendering processes, the player's operation on the touch panel or the touch sensor is reflected in the rendering.

  The upper tray 23 is disposed below the panel 25, stores the gaming balls paid out from the payout device 132 (see FIG. 3) of the payout mechanism 130 described later, and stores the stored gaming balls in one row. It is used to guide the game ball launch mechanism 32 in the state of being aligned with the game ball. Further, the lower tray 24 is provided further below the upper tray 23, and is used to store gaming balls surplus in the upper tray 23.

  The panel 25 is a colorless transparent or colored transparent glass or synthetic resin which allows the player to visually recognize the game board 31 (see FIG. 2) of the inner frame 12 from the front of the game machine 10. The speakers 26 are a pair of speakers provided on the left and right of the upper end portion of the front frame 11 as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. The installation position of the speaker 26 is not limited to the upper end portion of the front frame 11. Moreover, the electric decoration part 27 incorporates light sources, such as a display lamp or LED, and plays a role which improves a rendering effect by lighting modes, such as lighting or blink.

[Configuration of inner frame 12]
The inner frame 12 is provided with a game board 31, a game ball launch mechanism 32, and a control unit 33, as shown in FIGS. In addition, in FIG. 2, description on the board surface of the game board 31 is omitted for simplification of illustration.

  The control unit 33 has a main control unit 331 and a sub control unit 332. In the gaming machine 10, various commands (control signals) for instructing control contents are transmitted from the main control unit 331 to one direction of the sub control unit 332. Details of the main control unit 331 and the sub control unit 332 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the game board 31, the inner rail 311, the outer rail 312, the general winning opening 313, the upper operating winning opening 314, the lower operating winning opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, the through gate 317, the out opening 318 A variable display unit 34, a magnetic sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and a main display unit 37 are provided.

  The inner rails 311 and the outer rails 312 are transport paths for delivering the game balls fired from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the top of the game board 31. Then, after being fired from the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312, the gaming ball that did not enter the general winning opening 313, the upper operating winning opening 314, the lower operating winning opening 315, or the variable winning opening 316 is from the out opening 318 Exhausted. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the ball is played from the top of the gaming board 31 when the gaming ball falls. In addition, on the game board 31, a large number of game nails are dispersed to disperse or adjust the falling direction of the game balls on the game board 31, and features such as a windmill are also provided.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launch mechanism 32 includes a launch rail 321, a ball feed device 322, and a solenoid 323. The launch rails 321 are formed from the game ball launch mechanism 32 toward the inner rails 311 and the outer rails 312 of the gaming board 31, and the game balls launched from the game ball launch mechanism 32 are attached to the inner rails 311 and the outer rails 312. It is what leads. The ball feeding device 322 has drive means such as a solenoid, and supplies the game balls stored in the upper tray 23 onto the firing rail 321 one ball at a time. The solenoid 323 is drive means for causing the gaming ball supplied on the firing rail 321 to be fired toward the inner rail 311 and the outer rail 312. Then, in the gaming machine 10, the solenoid 323 is driven and controlled according to the operation of the firing handle 21 by the player, and the gaming ball is fired from the gaming ball firing mechanism 32 to the gaming board 31. The game ball launch mechanism 32 may be a mechanism for firing the game ball using another drive means such as a motor instead of the solenoid 323.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 4, in the general winning opening 313, the upper operating winning opening 314, the lower operating winning opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the out opening 318, an opening penetrating the gaming board 31 in the front-rear direction is formed. ing. And, on the back side of the game board 31, it is possible to detect the entering of the game ball individually corresponding to each of the general winning opening 313, the upper operating winning opening 314, the lower operating winning opening 315, and the variable winning opening 316. Ball-incidence sensors 313a, 314a, 315a, and 316a (see FIG. 5) are provided. The through gate 317 is a gate through which the game ball can pass, and has a ball entry sensor 317a (see FIG. 5) capable of individually detecting the game ball passing through the through gate 317.

  The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection results of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are input to the main control unit 331. Hereinafter, detection of the game ball by the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a is also referred to as winning. The ball entry sensors 313a to 317a are, for example, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors, but may be any sensor capable of individually detecting the ball entry of the game ball by another detection method.

  In addition, the lower actuation winning opening 315 is provided with an electrically operated combination 315b for switching the presence or absence of the restriction of entering the lower actuation winning opening 315 of the game ball. The electric role thing 315b is opened and closed by drive means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, on the game board 31, the game balls can enter the lower actuation winning opening 315 by opening the electric jack 315b, and the game balls enter the lower actuation prize opening 315 by closing the electric jack 315b. The sphere is limited.

  Further, the variable winning opening 316 is provided with an open / close door 316 b for switching the presence or absence of restriction of entering the game ball into the variable winning opening 316. The open / close door 316 b is opened and closed by drive means such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 31. Then, in the game board 31, the opening and closing door 316b enables the game ball to enter the variable winning opening 316, and the opening and closing door 316b closes the game ball entering the variable winning opening 316. Ru.

  In the gaming machine 10, when the ball entry sensor 314a or the ball entry sensor 315a detects the entry of the game ball into the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315, the main control unit 331 draws a jackpot, ie, identifies A transition lottery to the gaming state is performed. Then, the main control unit 331 controls the display of the main display unit 37 in accordance with the lottery result. Further, the lottery result by the main control unit 331 is transmitted to the sub control unit 332, and the sub control unit 332 controls the display of the variable display unit 34 according to the lottery result.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening 313, the upper actuation winning opening 314, the lower actuation winning opening 315, and the variable winning aperture 316 is detected by the entry sensors 313a to 316a, A predetermined number of award balls set in advance are paid out. For example, the number of winning balls when entering the general winning opening 313 is 10, the number of winning balls when entering the upper operating winning opening 314 or the lower operating winning opening 315 is 3, and the variable winning opening 316 is entered The number of winning balls in the case is 15 balls. In the gaming machine 10, in particular, when the lottery result performed by the main control unit 331 is a big hit, the open / close door 316b is opened and the variable winning opening 316 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) a predetermined number of times By executing the open / close execution mode repeated (for example, 16 times), a large number of winning balls are paid out, and the player is given a gaming value.

  The variable display unit 34 has a symbol display portion 341 such as a liquid crystal display disposed so as to be visible through an opening 31A formed in a substantially central portion of the game board 31. The symbol display unit 341 can display a still image or a moving image, and the display content of the symbol display unit 341 is controlled by the sub control unit 332. Specifically, in the symbol display portion 341, such as variable display and effect display according to the result of the jackpot lottery performed by the main control unit 331 in response to the ball entering the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315 Various displays are performed. The symbol display unit 341 may be a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like. Further, the symbol display section 341 may include a plurality of displays.

  For example, the variable display performed by the symbol display portion 341 is performed by sequentially scrolling the main symbols with the numbers “1” to “9” in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. In addition, the sub-pattern which shows another character or a symbol etc. may be displayed between main symbols. Further, in the symbol display portion 341, when the game ball wins the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315, the number N of holdings for which the jackpot lottery and the variable display corresponding to the winning are not carried out. The same number of reserved images are displayed with an upper limit set to a predetermined maximum number (for example, four).

  When the variable display in the symbol display section 341 is stopped, the symbol display section 341 displays a state in which the main symbols are arranged in one line or a plurality of lines as a stop result. At this time, the stop result of the main symbol clearly indicates the result of the jackpot lottery by the main control unit 331. For example, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "probable jackpot" (one example per second), among the main symbols, an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) set in advance as a symbol indicating the jackpot probability A stop result (for example, "333" or "777") in which symbols are arranged in one line is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is "normal big hit" (an example of the first hit), among the main symbols, the even (2, 4, 6, 8) symbols set as the normal big hit usually A stop result (for example, "222" or "444" or the like) arranged in one line is displayed. Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "off", a stop result (for example, "323" or "727" or the like) in which different main symbols are arranged in one line is displayed. In addition, the stop result that the same main symbol of even number was arranged in 1 line may be displayed, in that case, before the start of the big hit effect where the opening / closing execution mode is executed and the big hit effect image is displayed or During the execution, a promotion effect may be performed informing whether or not it is a definite variation jackpot according to the operation of the operation button 22 in practice. In particular, in the promotion effect, in accordance with the operation of the operation button 22, the result of whether or not it is a probability change jackpot may be notified.

  The magnet sensor 35 is provided around the upper operation winning opening 314 and on the back side of the game board 31. The magnet sensor 35 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the magnet sensor 35 is input to the main control unit 331. In this way, when an action is made to illegally induce the game ball to the upper operation winning opening 314 using a magnet, it is possible to detect the fraudulent action.

  The radio wave sensor 36 is provided on the back side of the gaming board 31 in the vicinity of the upper operation winning opening 314 and the lower operation winning opening 315. The radio wave sensor 36 is electrically connected to the main control unit 331, and the detection result of the radio wave sensor 36 is input to the main control unit 331. In this way, when an act is performed in which a radio wave is input to the detection sensor 314a or the detection sensor 315a illegally to cause the game ball to be detected incorrectly, it is possible to detect the cheating. The radio wave sensor 36 can detect, for example, radio waves of 50 MHz to 3 GHz.

  The main display unit 37 includes an LED group 371 and two 7-segment displays 372 and 373 disposed in the upper right portion of the gaming board 31, and is used to display the gaming state of the gaming machine 10. For example, in the main display unit 37, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 (for example, a probability change, a short time, or normal), the number N of pending variable displays generated by winning on the upper actuation winning opening 114 and the lower actuation winning opening 115, etc. It is displayed by the lighting pattern of the plurality of LEDs provided in the LED group 371. Further, in the main display unit 37, with the winning of the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315 as a trigger, the variable display of symbols by the 7 segment display 372 is performed, and the result of the big hit lottery in the main control unit 331 Stop with the corresponding symbol. Further, with the winning on the through gate 317 as a trigger, the variable display of the symbols is performed by the 7-segment display 373 and the symbols according to the result of the lottery whether to open the electrically operated part 315b in the main control unit 331 Is displayed. The contents displayed on the 7-segment displays 372 and 373 may be displayed on the symbol display unit 341 instead of the 7-segment displays 372 and 373.

[Back pack unit 13]
The back pack unit 13 includes a dispensing mechanism 130 and a peripheral control unit 140, as shown in FIG.

  The payout mechanism 130 includes a tank 131 for storing ball game balls supplied from an island facility (not shown) of the game hall, and a payout device 132 for paying out the game balls from the tank 131 toward the upper tray 23. When the gaming balls in the upper tray 23 are saturated, the gaming balls paid out from the payout device 132 are paid out to the lower tray 24.

  The peripheral control unit 140 includes a payout control device 7, a launch control device 8, and a power control device 9 (see FIG. 5). The payout control device 7 controls the number of payouts of the game ball by the payout device 132, and the like. The launch control device 8 controls the game ball launch mechanism 32 in response to the operation of the launch handle 21. The power supply control device 9 converts the power supplied from an island facility (not shown) to which the gaming machine 10 is connected to a predetermined voltage level, and supplies it to various control devices and various driving means provided in the gaming machine 10. Do.

[System configuration of gaming machine 10]
Next, the system configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main control unit 331]
The main control unit 331 includes a main control device 4 that executes main control of the game in the gaming machine 10. The main control device 4 has an MPU 41 and an input / output I / F 42 mounted thereon. The MPU 41 is an arithmetic device configured as a one-chip microcomputer. Further, the MPU 41 incorporates a ROM 411 and a RAM 412.

  The input / output I / F 42 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the main control device 4 and outputs control signals from the main control device 4. Further, ball input sensors 313a to 317a, a magnet sensor 35, a radio wave sensor 36, and the like are also connected to the input / output I / F 42. Then, the MPU 41 determines whether or not the general winning opening 313, the upper operating winning opening 314, the lower operating winning opening 315, the variable winning opening 316, and the through gate 317 are entered based on the detection signals from the entering sensors 313a to 317a. To judge. Further, the MPU 41 determines the presence or absence of fraudulent activity using a magnet or a radio wave based on detection signals from the magnet sensor 35 and the radio wave sensor 36. Further, to the input / output I / F 42, the audio lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7, the emission control device 8, the power control device 9, etc. are connected.

  Then, the MPU 41 outputs various commands such as a variation pattern command, a hold command, a shift command, a big hit start command, and a big hit end command to the voice lamp control device 5. The fluctuation pattern command is a command indicating the result of the jackpot lottery and the fluctuation display time, and when the fluctuation display by the symbol display unit 341 is started, it is determined based on the success or failure information stored in the suspension storage area 412b described later. And output to the audio lamp control device 5. The hold command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 when the hold number N currently stored in the hold storage area 412b described later increases, and the shift command is the hold number N due to the end of one game cycle. At the time of decrease, it is outputted to the sound lamp control device 5. The jackpot start command is output to the audio lamp control device 5 when shifting to the open / close execution mode which is the jackpot state. The big hit end command is output to the voice lamp control device 5 when the open / close execution mode which is the big hit state is finished.

  In addition, the number and types of various commands transmitted from the MPU 41 to the sound lamp control device 5 are not limited to those described here, and other functions may be used as long as the same functions as the gaming machine 10 described here can be achieved. It may be. For example, even if the shift command is omitted and the determination of the shift timing of the pass / fail information in the number-of-holds storage area NA by the main control device 4 and the determination of the shift timing of the reservation image by the audio lamp control device 5 are separately executed. Good. Also, the hold command indicates an increase in the hold number and does not include information on the current hold number N, and the hold number N may not be transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, or the hold number Another command indicating N may be transmitted from the main control unit 4 to the audio lamp control unit 5. That is, various functions of the gaming machine 10 may be realized by the main control device 4 and the sound lamp control device 5 sharing and executing various processes, and the main control device 4 and the sound lamp The contents of the process executed by the control device 5 and the sharing of the process can be changed as appropriate. In addition, after the variable display of 7 segment indicator 372 of main indicator 37 is started, game time means the game state until the variable display stops with the predetermined stop result according to the result of the big hit lottery .

  In addition, an oscillation circuit, a frequency divider circuit, and the like are also mounted on the main control device 4 as means for supplying an operation clock to the MPU 41. The oscillation circuit outputs a clock signal of a predetermined frequency that has been determined in advance, and the divider circuit changes the frequency of the clock signal output from the oscillation circuit and inputs it to the MPU 41. Specifically, the execution cycle of the later-described timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9) executed by the MPU 41 is determined by the clock signal output from the divider circuit.

  In this embodiment, a clock signal is supplied from the divider circuit to the MPU 41 at a preset interval of 2 msec, and the MPU 41 performs timer interrupt processing described later each time the clock signal rises (or falls). It shall be launched and executed. The oscillation circuit and the divider circuit are also mounted on the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140 as necessary, and supply operation clocks of various control entities in the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140. Also, a clock signal may be supplied from the main control unit 331 to the sub control unit 332 and the peripheral control unit 140.

  The ROM 411 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 412 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various types of processing executed by the MPU 41.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram showing the main parts of the storage areas of the ROM 411 and the RAM 412 of the MPU 41. As shown in FIG. 6A, the ROM 411 is provided with a yes / no table storage area 411a, a distribution table storage area 411b, a separation result table storage area 411c, and a variation table storage area 411d. Further, in the RAM 412, a lottery counter 412a, a reserve storage area 412b, a vehicle hold area 412c, a high probability mode flag 412d, a variation pattern storage area 412e, a reach notice flag 412f, a probability change notice flag 412g, a normal notice flag 412h, opening / closing An execution mode flag 412i, a variation display flag 412j, a variation display time counter 412k, a probability variation big hit flag 4121, a normal big hit flag 412m, and a release flag 412n are provided.

  Here, an electrical configuration for the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 of the gaming machine 10 to perform a jackpot lottery and the like will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The MPU 41 uses the various counter information stored in the RAM 412 at the time of game play to execute a jackpot lottery and setting of a variable display time. Here, FIG. 7 is a view schematically showing the configuration of a part of the storage area of the RAM 412. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the RAM 412, storage areas corresponding to the lottery counter 412a, the hold storage area 412b, and the electric stock hold area 412c are secured.

  In the lottery counter 412a, there are a big hit random number counter C1 used for big hit winning lottery, a big hit type counter C2 used when determining a big hit type, and a reach random number counter C3 used when determining an out type. included. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes a random number initial value counter CIN1 used to set the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1, and a fluctuation type counter CS1 that determines the fluctuation display time in the 7-segment display 372 and the symbol display portion 341. included. Further, the lottery counter 412a includes a motorized combination release counter C4 used for lottery whether or not the motorized combination 315b of the lower operation winning opening 315 is set to the electric combination release state. Hereinafter, when these plural types of counters are collectively described, they are simply referred to as counters.

  Then, the counters C1 to C4, CIN1, and CS1 are added to the previous value by 1 at a short time interval by the MPU 41, and are used as a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching a preset maximum value. The updated values are recorded in the counters C1 to C4, CIN1, and CS1, and are referred to by the MPU 41 at the time of setting the jackpot lottery and the fluctuation table time.

  The reserve storage area 412 b includes a reserve area RE and an execution area AE. The reserve area RE includes a first reserve area RE1, a second reserve area RE2, a third reserve area RE3, a fourth reserve area RE4, and a reserve count storage area NA. Then, when a winning on the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315 occurs, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation type counter CS1 stored in the RAM 412. Corresponding information is stored in any of the first reserve area RE1 to the fourth reserve area RE4 of the reserve area RE as the pass / fail information. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, in addition to the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3, the variation type counter CS1 corresponds to the first hold area RE1 to the fourth hold area RE4 of the holding area RE. In order to be stored in any of them, as described later, in addition to the presence or absence of the jackpot in the game run executed based on the pass / fail information stored in the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4, It is possible to judge in advance the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display displayed at 341.

  Specifically, the pass / fail information is stored in the vacant areas in the priorities of the first reserve area RE1, the second reserve area RE2, the third reserve area RE3, and the fourth reserve area RE4. In the number-of-holdings storage area NA, the number of the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4 in which the success / failure information is stored is stored as the number of holdings N. That is, in the gaming machine 10, with the four storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of holdings of the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4, the winning history of the gaming ball to the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315 It is possible to hold up to four. In addition, it is considered as another embodiment that the separate storage area 412b is provided corresponding to each of the upper operation winning opening 314 and the lower operation winning opening 315, and in this case, a maximum of eight winnings are combined. It is possible to hold the history.

  The execution area AE is used to move each value of the pass / fail information stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when the variable display in the 7-segment display 372 and the symbol display 341 is started. Storage area. The MPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery or the like based on various numerical information stored as success or failure information in the execution area AE at the start of one game run. At this time, the status information stored in the second storage area RE2 is shifted to the first storage area RE1, and the status data stored in the third storage area RE3 is shifted to the second storage area RE2, and the fourth storage area RE4 is stored. The pass / fail information stored in is shifted to the third reserve area RE3.

  For example, the jackpot random number counter C1 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 738, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the big hit random number counter C1 makes one turn, the value of the random number initial value counter CIN1 at that time is read as the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CIN1 is a loop counter that is updated within the same range (0 to 738) as the large hitting random number counter C1. The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at a timing when the gaming ball has won the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315.

  Two types of values of the random number for winning a big hit are set corresponding to the low probability mode (normal mode) and the high probability mode (probability variation mode) by the hit / fail table stored in the hit / not table storage area 411a in the ROM 411. Here, FIG. 8A is a diagram showing a low probability success / failure table corresponding to the low probability mode, and FIG. 8B is a view showing an example of the high probability success / failure table corresponding to the high probability mode. In the example shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the number of random numbers that will be jackpotted in the low probability mode is two (373, 727), and in the high probability mode, the number of random numbers that will be jackpotted The number is 13 (59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 373, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 727). Here, in the low probability success / failure table and the high probability success / failure table, the two random numbers (373, 727) to be the jackpot win are common, but they may not be common. When the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is other than the random number value for winning the jackpot, the result of the jackpot lottery is out.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 19 and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at a timing when the gaming ball has won the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315. In the gaming machine 10, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 corresponding to each of two types of jackpot types of probability variation jackpot and normal jackpot is set by the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 411b in the ROM 411. FIG. 8C is a diagram showing an example of the distribution table. In the example shown in FIG. 8 (C), the number of random numbers to be a probability variation jackpot is 10 of 0 to 9, and the number of random numbers to usually be a jackpot is 10 to 10. In addition, an individual distribution table is set for each of the upper actuation winning opening 314 and the lower actuation winning opening 315, and the jackpot according to which of the upper actuation winning opening 314 and the lower actuation winning opening 315 the gaming ball has won. The classification distribution probability may be different.

  Then, based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE, the MPU 41 determines that the result of the jackpot lottery is “certainly hit jackpot”, “normal jackpot”, or “off”. Determine if there is.

  Here, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a definite jackpot or a regular jackpot, the open / close execution mode is executed in which the open / close door 316b is opened and the variable winning opening 316 is opened for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) Ru. Then, in the case of the probability variation jackpot, after the open / close execution mode ends, the high probability mode in which the jackpot probability of winning is high and the high frequency support mode in which the opening probability of the motorized jack 315b is high. Also, in the case of the normal jackpot, after the end of the opening and closing execution mode, the lottery number of game times set in advance (for example, 50 times or 100 times) of the low probability mode and the motorized jack 315b having a low winning probability of jackpot It is executed in the high frequency support mode with high open probability, and then the high frequency support mode is ended. That is, the probability variation jackpot is a jackpot type in which the gaming value is usually higher than the jackpot.

  By the way, after the opening / closing execution mode at the time of probability variation big hit, lottery of the game frequency which is set beforehand (for example 50 times or 100 times) is executed with high probability mode and high frequency support mode, after that, to low probability mode You may migrate and exit the frequent support mode. In addition, after the opening / closing execution mode at the time of the big hit normally, the lottery of the game frequency which is set beforehand (for example 50 times or 100 times) is executed with high probability mode and high frequency support mode, after that, to low probability mode You may migrate and exit the frequent support mode. Note that if the lottery result is out, the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode are not executed. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 10 will be described by way of an example in which the gaming machine 10 has two types of jackpot types, such as a probability variation jackpot and a normal jackpot, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may have a jackpot type.

  Further, the reach random number counter C3 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 412b at a timing when the gaming ball has won the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315.

  In the gaming machine 10, the reach random number counter C3 selects the type of the stop result of the variable display displayed on the symbol display portion 341 when the result of the big hit lottery is out. Specifically, the out result table stored in the out result table storage area 411c in the ROM 411 causes the last stop symbol to be shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and to stop after the reach occurs, similarly reach The value of the reach random number counter C3 is set for each of three types of out-of-reach except reach and out-of-front out which the final stop symbol stops except before and after reach after arrival. Here, FIG. 8D is a diagram showing an example of the deviation result table. In the example shown in FIG. 8 (D), the values of the random numbers for reaching back and forth are 0 to 8, the values for random numbers for reaching other than back and forth are 9 to 38, and the value of random numbers for completely out is 39 ~ 238. The MPU 41 determines that the reach occurs regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times in which the probability change jackpot or the normal jackpot is won, that is, the game times for transitioning to the open / close execution mode.

  Here, reach is a fluctuation state in which a state in which a jackpot is likely to be won is indicated between the start of the fluctuation display of the symbol display portion 341 and the stop of the fluctuation display. Specifically, a state in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed at two of the three stop positions on the effective line in the symbol display portion 341 and the display symbol corresponding to the other one stop position is changed It is. In addition, while the reach of the symbol display section 341 is displayed, a movie in which a predetermined character or the like is displayed to suggest an expectation, or the player whose operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the presentation A participatory operation effect process and the like are executed. In addition, during execution of these rendering processes, the variable display in the symbol display section 341 may be hidden or reduced.

  For example, the motor-operated workpiece release counter C4 is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 250, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The motorized jack release counter C4 is periodically updated, and stored in the hold combination area 412c of the RAM 412 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 317. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether the electric combination 315b is opened for a predetermined time according to the value of the electric combination release counter C4 stored in the combination holding area 412c. For example, the winning may be performed when the motorized product release counter C4 is 0 to 199, and the win may be out when the motorized product release counter C4 is 200 to 250.

  For example, the fluctuation type counter CS1 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 199, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS1 determines rough fluctuation types such as so-called normal reach, super reach, special reach and the like. The fluctuation type counter CS1 is updated once by the MPU 41 every time the main process described later is executed, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. In addition, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is stored in the hold storage area 412b at the timing when the gaming ball has won the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315.

  Then, the MPU 41 determines the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation display time based on the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation table set in advance. Specifically, the MPU 41 specifies the type of fluctuation pattern while referring to the normal jackpot fluctuation table, the probability fluctuation jackpot fluctuation table, or the deviation fluctuation table stored in advance in the fluctuation table storage area 411 d of the ROM 411. Note that these variation tables may be separately provided for each of the low probability mode and the high probability mode.

  Here, FIG. 8 (E), FIG. 8 (F), and FIG. 8 (G) are diagrams showing an example of the normal jackpot fluctuation table, the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, and the deviation fluctuation table. As shown in FIG. 8 (E), FIG. 8 (F) and FIG. 8 (G), in the normal jackpot fluctuation table, the probability variation jackpot fluctuation table, and the deviation fluctuation table, variation patterns according to the value of the variation type counter CS1. Are associated in advance. Then, the MPU 41 normally changes the jackpot when the lottery result is "normal jackpot", the probability variation jackpot table when the lottery result is "probability jackpot", and the deviation variation table when the lottery result is "off". To identify the type of fluctuation pattern.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8E and 8F, in the normal jackpot variation table and the probability variation jackpot variation table, variation patterns “01” to “03” according to the value of variation type counter CS1. One of the two is selected. Here, when the fluctuation pattern “01” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the fluctuation display in the mode of normal reach in which the fluctuation display time is 30 s. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern “02” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the fluctuation display in a super reach mode in which the fluctuation display time is 60 seconds. Furthermore, when the fluctuation pattern “03” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the fluctuation display in the form of the special reach where the fluctuation display time is 90 seconds which is the longest. The types of fluctuation patterns are not limited to these.

  For example, in the gaming machine 10, as the normal reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "01", a plurality of types of normal reach different from each other in the character or the story are prepared, and any normal reach selected from them is executed.

  Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, as the super reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "02", a plurality of types of super reach different in character, story, etc. are prepared, and any super reach selected from among them is executed. Ru. Super reach is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time than normal reach and a shorter fluctuation time than special reach, and is more likely to win a jackpot than normal reach and have a lower probability of being hit a jackpot than special reach It is performed when suggesting to the person.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, as the special reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "03", a plurality of types of special reach different in character, story, etc. are prepared, and any one of the selected special reach is executed. Ru. Special reach is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time than normal reach and super reach, and includes, for example, effects that develop from normal reach or super reach.

  In the reach corresponding to various fluctuation patterns, a single-shot operation effect in which a single-shot operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect, a continuous-stroke operation effect in which a continuous hit operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect And a player participation type operation effect process such as a long press operation effect where the long press operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected in the effect. In addition, a notice image (an example of a suggestion image) corresponding to the expectation of a big hit is displayed according to the player's operation of the operation button 22 in reach corresponding to various fluctuation patterns (indication effect (indication effect) An example is also included.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (G), in the outlier fluctuation table, for each type of stop at the time of outliers determined by the value of the reach random number counter C3 (longitudinal outreach, reach other than forward or backward out, complete out), variation type The correspondence between the counter CS1 and the variation pattern is defined. More specifically, in the case where the stop type at the time of removal is a reach other than the front-rear outreach or the front-back out-of-front, any of the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03” is selected according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. . On the other hand, when the type of stop at the time of out is completely out, either of the change patterns “04” or “05” is selected according to the value of the change type counter CS1. When the fluctuation pattern “04” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the fluctuation display without the reach, with the fluctuation display time of 7 s. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern “05” is selected, the symbol display unit 341 executes the fluctuation display without the reach, in which the fluctuation display time is 10 s.

  For example, in the gaming machine 10, as the variable display at the time of disconnection corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "04", the fluctuation display is out without accompanying the notice effect or the like in which the character and the message are displayed. Is executed. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, as the fluctuation display at the time of movement corresponding to the fluctuation pattern "05", the fluctuation display is out with the notice effect such as the character and the message displayed, etc. To be executed. In addition, in the case of the fluctuation display at the time of disconnection corresponding to the fluctuation pattern “05”, a player participation type advance notice display in which the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is reflected may be executed.

  Then, when the MPU 41 specifies a variation pattern indicating the variation display time by the 7-segment display 372 and the symbol display unit 341 of the main display unit 37, the variation pattern indicating the type of the variation pattern and the numerical value that is identification information of the variation pattern The command is input to the voice lamp control device 5. Specifically, when the lottery result is “normal jackpot”, the MPU 41 normally selects the type of fluctuation pattern before the numerical value “01” to “03” of the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display time is indicated by a numerical value. One of fluctuation pattern commands "A01" to "A03" with "A" indicating that there is is output. In addition, when the lottery result is “probable jackpot”, the MPU 41 adds “B” indicating that the type of the fluctuation pattern is probability jackpot before the numerical values “01” to “03” of the fluctuation pattern One of the variation pattern commands "B01" to "B03" is output. Furthermore, when the lottery result is “off”, the MPU 41 adds “C” indicating that the type of the fluctuation pattern is out before the numerical values “01” to “05” of the fluctuation pattern. One of the commands "C01" to "C05" is output. Thus, the voice lamp control device 5 can determine the fluctuation display time and the lottery result (such as the presence or absence of the big hit and the big hit type) based on the value and type of the variation pattern included in the variation pattern command. The details of the fluctuation mode such as the fluctuation type and the effect type displayed on the symbol display section 341 are determined based on the fluctuation display time and the lottery result. Then, the audio lamp control device 5 causes the symbol display unit 341 to perform variable display based on the determined details of the change mode, reproduces the sound from the speaker 26 in accordance with the variable display, and lights and blinks the electric decoration 27 Let

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 performs a simple process of determining the fluctuation pattern (variation display time) based on the fluctuation type counter CS1 and various fluctuation tables with respect to the fluctuation display in the symbol display portion 341. It will run. Therefore, even if the MPU 41 of the gaming machine 10 is configured by an 8-bit microcomputer, the MPU 41 can stably execute the jackpot lottery. In addition, since the details of the fluctuation mode actually displayed on the symbol display portion 341 are determined by the sound lamp control device 5, it is possible to selectively execute various fluctuation modes as the fluctuation mode.

[Sub control unit 332]
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control unit 332 includes an audio lamp control device 5 and a display control device 6.

[Voice lamp control device 5]
The audio lamp control device 5 includes an MPU 51, an input / output I / F 52, and the like. The MPU 51 is an arithmetic device configured as a one-chip microcomputer. Further, the MPU 51 incorporates a ROM 511 and a RAM 512. The voice lamp control device 5 also incorporates various circuits such as a timer circuit that counts time and an interrupt circuit that receives an interrupt.

  The ROM 511 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 512 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various types of processing executed by the MPU 51.

  Here, FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the main part of the storage area of the ROM 511 and the RAM 512 of the MPU 51.

  The ROM 511 is provided with a change table storage area 511a, an effect table storage area 511b, a notice hold table storage area 511c, a hold type table storage area 511d, and a special notification table 511e.

  Further, in the RAM 512, an effect type counter 512a, an open / close execution mode flag 512b, a hold number counter 512c, a first notification counter 512d, a second notification counter 512e, a third notification counter 512f, a special effect counter 512g, and a first special counter 512h. , Second special counter 512i, elapsed time counter 512j, first notification operation flag 512k, second notification operation flag 5121, third notification operation flag 512m, first special notification flag 512n, second special notification flag 512o, third special Notification flag 512p, notification acceptance start flag 512q, button display flag 512r, first notification type area 512s, second notification type area 512t, third notification type area 512u, promotion effect flag 512v, first special notification completed flag 512w, first 2 Specially notified flag 12x, special run counter 512y, a special promotion director counter 512z are provided.

  In the RAM 512, a first variation type area 512A, a second variation type area 512B, a third variation type area 512C, a fourth variation type area 512D, a first notice holding area 512E, a second notice holding area 512F, a third A preview holding area 512G and a fourth preview holding area 512H are provided.

  Then, the audio lamp control device 5 performs processing according to the control program stored in the ROM 511 by the MPU 51, thereby performing display control based on various commands (control signals) input from the main control device 4. A control signal is input to the device 6 to control the display of the symbol display unit 341.

  The input / output I / F 52 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the audio lamp control device 5 and outputs control signals from the audio lamp control device 5. Specifically, the main control device 4 and the display control device 6 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Then, various commands such as a variation pattern command, a hold command, a shift command, a big hit start command, and a big hit end command are input from the main control device 4 to the voice lamp control device 5. Further, various commands such as a display variation pattern command and a hold display shift command are input from the audio lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6. The display control device 6 may receive various commands from the main control device 4 and may input the various commands to the voice lamp control device 5. Also, the sub control unit 332 may include one control device having the functions of both the audio lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6.

  Further, the operation switch 22 a, the speaker 26 and the electric decoration 27 are connected to the input / output I / F 52. Then, in the audio lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 can control the sound output from the speaker 26, the lighting mode of the illumination portion 27, etc. based on various commands input from the main control device 4. It is. The MPU 51 can also control the sound output from the speaker 26 and the lighting mode of the electric decorative portion 27 based on the operation of the operation button 22.

  The MPU 51 executes predetermined arithmetic processing based on various commands such as a variation pattern command, a hold command, a shift command, a big hit start command, and a big hit end command input from the voice lamp control device 5.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern command is input, the MPU 51 determines the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command, transmits the display fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern to the display control device 6, and the symbol The variable display on the display unit 341 is started. Thereafter, the MPU 51 transmits the fluctuation stop command to the display control device 6 to stop the fluctuation display in the symbol display section 341 at the fluctuation display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command, and the lottery result indicated by the fluctuation pattern command The corresponding stop result is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. At this time, in the symbol display portion 341, when the variation pattern command usually indicates a big hit, a combination of symbols corresponding to the big hit is displayed, and when showing a positive variation big hit, a combination of symbols corresponding to the positive variation big hit is displayed Ru. On the other hand, when the variation pattern command indicates a drop, a combination of symbols corresponding to the drop is displayed.

[Display control device 6]
The display control device 6 controls the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on various commands (control signals) input from the voice lamp control device 5. For example, the display control device 6 executes the variation display and the effect display by controlling the display of the symbol display unit 341 based on the display variation pattern command input from the voice lamp control device 5. In addition, the display control device 6 causes the symbol display unit 341 to display various symbols such as a notification image based on the display command input from the voice lamp control device 5. Specifically, the display control device 6 transmits a control signal to an image processing device such as a liquid crystal display driver of the symbol display portion 341 to control the content of the image displayed on the symbol display portion 341 (a video display processor ( VDP) etc.

  The display control device 6 includes an MPU 61, an input / output I / F 62, and the like, and the audio lamp control device 5 and the symbol display unit 341 are connected to the input / output I / F 62. Note that bi-directional communication may be possible between the audio lamp control device 5 and the display control device 6.

  The MPU 61 is an arithmetic device configured as a one-chip microcomputer, and the MPU 61 incorporates a ROM 611 and a RAM 612. The display control device 6 also incorporates various circuits such as a timer circuit that counts time and an interrupt circuit that receives an interrupt.

  In addition to various control programs, the ROM 611 displays a normal hold image displayed on the symbol display portion 341, a preview image, a continuous preview effect image, a chance image, a preview continuous image, a variation pattern, a reach effect image, a jackpot effect image, and the like. And the preliminary announcement character image etc. are stored. Each image displayed on the symbol display portion 341 includes a still image or a moving image. The RAM 612 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various types of processing executed by the MPU 61.

  Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. 24A, the variable display area 342, the hold display area 351, and the determination display area 352 are displayed on the display screen of the symbol display portion 341. In the variation display area 342, the variation of the symbol is displayed according to the display variation pattern input from the voice lamp control device 5. Specifically, in the fluctuation display area 342, fluctuation display is performed in which the symbol moves along the three fluctuation lines L1 to L3.

  The hold display area 351 includes four hold areas equal in number to the maximum number of hold N in the gaming machine 10. In each reserve area, a reserve image is displayed according to the presence or absence of the pass / fail information in the first reserve area RE1 to the fourth reserve area RE4 of the reserve storage area 412b. In the present embodiment, the case where the reserve image is “o” will be described as an example. Of course, the reserved image is not limited to “o”, but may be various shapes, designs, characters, or the like.

  On the other hand, in the determination display area 352, a hold image corresponding to the pass / fail information currently stored in the execution area AE of the hold storage area 412b is displayed. That is, in the determination display area 352, the acceptance information stored in the first reserve area RE1 to the fourth reserve area RE4 is sequentially shifted and stored in the execution area AE, so that the suspension information corresponding to each of the acceptance information Images will be displayed in order.

  By the way, in the gaming machine 10, with regard to the success / failure information stored in the first hold area RE1 to the fourth hold area RE4 of the hold storage area 412b, advance notice display or continuous advance notice effect for suggesting the contents of the decision information beforehand. Etc. can be performed. Specifically, when the gaming ball wins the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315, the hold command indicating the contents of the acceptance information stored in the hold storage area 412b is voice lamp control from the main control device 4 It is sent to the device 5. In the voice lamp control device 5, the presence or absence of the execution of the advance notice display or the continuous advance notice effect in the symbol display unit 341 is determined according to the content of the hold command. The continuous advance notice effect is performed before the start of the variable display or during the execution of the variable display.

  Then, in the gaming machine 10, the normal hold image is displayed as the hold image of the hold display area 351 when the advance hold display is not executed, and the normal hold image is the case when the advance hold display is performed. The preview image with a different display mode is displayed as a reserve image of the reserve display area 351. Here, the preview holding images include a plurality of types of preview holding images to which red, green and blue colorations are applied corresponding to the probability of winning a big hit. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the expectation for winning a jackpot is high in the order of red, green and blue (red> green> blue). The degree of expectation is determined based on, for example, a variation pattern, and the variation pattern is usually highest when the jackpot is A01 to A03 having a large jackpot or B01 to B03 having a probability variation jackpot, and the fluctuation display time is next The degree of expectation is high in the order of C03, C02, C01, C05 and C04 from the longer side. Therefore, for example, when the variation pattern is A01 to A03 and B01 to B03, the red preview image is used with the highest probability, and the blue preview image is used with the lowest probability. In the following, among the preview images, the blue preview image is referred to as the first preview image, the green preview image is referred to as the second preview image, and the red preview image is referred to as the third preview image, and these are distinguished. In the case of showing without performing, it is simply referred to as a preview image. In addition, other color arrangements, a zebra pattern, a leopard pattern, etc. may be sufficient as another form of a preliminary-pending image. Also, the normal hold image may have different display modes such as size, shape, or lighting state (lighting or blinking).

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, the normal background image is displayed as the background image of the variable display area 342 when the continuous advance notice effect is not executed, and the normal background image is the display mode when the continuous notice effect is executed. Are displayed in the variable display area 342. Here, the continuous notice images include a plurality of continuous notice images used corresponding to the high and low probability of winning a big hit. For example, the background image is a background image of "fine", and the continuous notice image includes three types of continuous images such as "cloudy", "rain", and "lightning" in the background image of the variable display area 344. A preview image may be included. The probability of winning the jackpot (the degree of expectation) may be higher in the order of “lightning”, “rain”, and “cloudy” (lightning> rain> cloudy). Therefore, for example, the continuous notice image of “lightning” is used with the highest probability when the variation pattern is A01 to A03 and B01 to B03. In the following, among the continuous notice images, the first continuous notice effect is the effect of displaying the continuous notice image of “cloudy”, the second continuous notice effect of the continuous notification image of “rain” is displayed, “lightning” The effect that the continuous advance notice image of is displayed is referred to as the third continuous advance notice effect, and in the case of showing these without being distinguished, they are simply referred to as the continuous advance notice effect. In addition, although the continuous notice effect illustrated here is an aspect in which the background image changes, the form of the continuous notice effect is not limited thereto, and a story type continuous notice effect in which the story progresses each time the game is repeated, predetermined It may be a character appearance type continuous notice effect in which the character has appeared, or a message display type continuous notice effect in which a predetermined message is displayed.

[Payout control device 7]
The payout control device 7 is equipped with an MPU 71, an input / output I / F 72, and the like. The MPU 71 is an arithmetic device configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 71 incorporates a ROM 711 and a RAM 712.

  The ROM 711 is a non-volatile storage unit in which various control programs and various parameter information are stored in advance. The RAM 712 is a volatile storage unit capable of reading and writing various types of information, and is used as a primary storage area (work area) of various types of processing executed by the MPU 71.

  The input / output I / F 72 is an input / output interface that inputs various signals to the payout control device 7 and outputs control signals from the payout control device 7. Specifically, the payout device 132 and the ball lending device 100 are connected to the input / output I / F 72.

  As described above, the payout device 132 pays out the gaming balls from the tank 131 toward the upper tray 23, and includes a driving unit 132a such as a motor for driving a ball stopper for switching the presence or absence of the gaming balls. And a payout sensor 132b for individually detecting the gaming balls to be paid out. The payout control device 7 pays out an arbitrary number of gaming balls by controlling the drive unit 132a based on the detection result of the payout sensor 132b. Further, the payout control device 7 is provided with a state recovery switch 73. The state recovery switch 73 is operated, for example, to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state) when a dispensing error occurs, such as a ball clogging of the dispensing device 132.

  The ball lending device 100 is installed on the island facility together with the gaming machine 10. Then, the ball lending device 100 receives the amount of money stored in the card inserted in the ball lending device 100 in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation device (not shown) provided on the front frame 11 of the gaming machine 10. It is possible to pay out a corresponding number of game balls and lend them to a player. Specifically, when a control signal to the effect that a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out is input from the ball lending device 100 to the payout control device 7, the payout device 132 is controlled by the MPU 71, and the predetermined number of gaming balls are displayed. Be paid out. Note that the storage medium in which the amount of money is stored is not limited to a card, and may be, for example, a coin-type storage medium containing an IC chip. Further, the ball lending device 100 may be capable of lending out a predetermined number of game balls according to the cash by inserting the cash.

[Projection control device 8]
The launch control device 8 includes a launch control IC 81 that controls the driving of the game ball launch mechanism 32. Specifically, the firing control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 of the gaming ball firing mechanism 32 while the firing handle 21 is being rotated, so that the game balls stored in the upper tray 23 are fired the rail 321 Feed on top. Then, the launch control IC 81 detects the operation amount of the launch handle 21 and drives the solenoid 323 of the game ball launch mechanism 32 according to the operation amount to direct the game ball on the launch rail 321 to the game board 31 Launch it. At this time, the emission control IC 81 drives the ball feeding device 322 and the solenoid 323 using a clock signal that is switched on / off in a preset cycle (for example, 0.6 sec) as a drive signal. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, one gaming ball is fired toward the gaming area every 0.6 sec.

  Further, the discharge handle 21 is provided with a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotational operation by the player, and a voltage is inputted to the discharge control IC 81 in accordance with the amount of rotational operation of the discharge handle 21. As a result, the firing control IC 81 increases the firing intensity of the gaming ball from the gaming ball firing mechanism 32 as the rotation manipulation amount of the firing handle 21 increases, based on the voltage value input according to the rotation manipulation amount of the firing handle 21. The voltage applied to the solenoid 323 is adjusted to be strong.

  Furthermore, the release handle 21 has a touch sensor 21a for detecting that the player is touching the release handle 21, and a ball stop switch 21b for performing an operation for the player to optionally stop the release of the game ball. Is provided. When the release control IC 81 detects that the player does not touch the release handle 21 by the touch sensor 21a using the touch sensor 21a and the ball stop switch 21b, or the ball stop switch 21b is operated by the player When it is detected, the game ball launch mechanism 32 stops the launch of the game ball. As a result, for example, the launch handle 21 is fixed in a rotating state, and a game is prevented in a situation where the player does not touch the launch handle 21. Also, the player can arbitrarily stop the firing of the ball game ball by operating the ball stop switch 21b with the thumb or the like while rotating the firing handle 21.

[Power control unit 9]
The power supply control device 9 generates +12 V voltage for driving various sensors and driving units and the like, +5 V voltage for logic used in various control devices, and the like. Then, the power supply control device 9 supplies the generated voltage of +12 V or +5 V to the main control device 4, the audio lamp control device 5, the display control device 6, the payout control device 7, the emission control device 8, and the like.

  The power control device 9 is provided with a power switch 91 for turning on / off the power of the gaming machine 10 and a RAM erase switch 92 operated when the gaming machine 10 is returned to the initial state. The gaming machine 10 is initialized when the power switch 91 is operated and the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 92 is ON.

  Further, the power supply control device 9 is provided with a capacitor and a secondary battery as charging means to be charged by the power supplied from the power supply equipment. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply facility is cut off, information of the RAM provided in various control devices is held for a predetermined period by the power discharged from the capacitor. Further, in the gaming machine 10, even when the power supply from the power supply facility is shut off, various control devices can be driven for a predetermined period by the power discharged from the secondary battery.

  Furthermore, the power control unit 9 inputs a power failure signal to the main control unit 4, the audio lamp control unit 5, the payout control unit 7 or the like when it is determined that the power supply is cut off. For example, when the power supply control device 9 outputs a DC voltage of 24 V set in advance based on the power supplied from the power supply facility, the power supply control device 9 is in a power failure state when the DC voltage reaches less than 22 V set in advance. I will judge. When the main control device 4, the audio lamp control device 5, the payout control device 7 or the like receives a power failure signal from the power control device 9, the main control device 4 interrupts the control under execution and executes predetermined NMI interrupt processing.

[Process of main controller 4]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 16. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the MPU 41 is activated at power-on, main processing executed after activation, timer interrupt processing periodically activated, and executed at power failure Execute NMI interrupt processing etc. In the present embodiment, the description of the start-up process and the NMI interrupt process is omitted.

[Timer interrupt processing of main controller 4]
Here, FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 41. The MPU 41 activates and executes the timer interrupt process, for example, every 2 msec.

<Step S901>
First, in step S901, a sensor detection process is performed to determine the detection state of various sensors or switches connected to the main control device 4. For example, the detection states of the ball entry sensors 313a to 317a, the magnetic sensor 35, the radio wave sensor 36, and the like are determined. At this time, when the entry of the game ball into any one of the entry sensors 313a to 317a is detected, the information is stored in the RAM 412 as winning detection information.

<Step S902>
Next, in step S902, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero.

<Step S903>
Subsequently, in step S 903, updating of the big hit random number counter C 1, the big hit type counter C 2, the reach random number counter C 3, and the motorized combination release counter C 4 is executed. Specifically, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the motorized combination release counter C4 are respectively incremented by one, and when those counter values reach the maximum value, the corresponding counter value is 0 Clear to

<Step S904>
Thereafter, in step S904, the start winning process (see FIG. 10) is executed in association with the winning of the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315. The start winning process will be described in detail later.

<Step S905>
Further, in step S905, a winning process for through is performed. Specifically, in the through winning process, it is a case where the gaming ball has won in the through gate 317, and the number of holdings of electronic holdings stored in the electric holding area 412c is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, four) If the number is less than the number, the number of holdings of the electronic combination is incremented by one. In addition, when the number of held electronic combination is added, the value of the motorized combination release counter C4 is acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 317, and the value is sequentially stored in the motorized holding area 412c. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, a lottery is performed to determine whether the electric combination 315b is opened for a predetermined time according to the value of the electric combination release counter C4 stored in the combination holding area 412c.

[Start winning process of main controller 4]
Here, the start winning process executed by the MPU 41 in step S904 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1001>
First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won an operation winning opening of any of the upper operation winning opening 314 and the lower operation winning opening 315. Here, when it is determined that the gaming ball has won in the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315 (S1001: Yes side), the processing proceeds to step S1002, and the gaming ball is in the upper actuation winning opening 314 and the lower actuation winning prize If it is determined that none of the mouth 315 has won (S1001: No side), the start winning process is ended.

<Steps S1002 to S1003>
In step S1002, it is determined whether the number of reservations N stored in the number of reservations storage area NA of the RAM 412 is less than the maximum number of reservations (4 in the present embodiment). Here, if the number of reservations N is less than the upper limit (S1002: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1003, and the number of reservations N is incremented by one. On the other hand, if the number of reservations N is the upper limit value or more (S1002: No side), the start winning process is ended.

<Step S1004>
In step S1004, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the step S903 (see FIG. 9) and the variation updated in the main processing described later (see FIG. 13) It acquires success / failure information including the value of the type counter CS1 and stores it in the first hold area among the free hold areas of the hold storage area 412b of the RAM 412. Here, the MPU 41 when executing such processing is an example of the success or failure information acquisition means. The hold storage area 412b of the RAM 412 is an example of the hold storage unit.

  For example, if the number of reservations N stored in the number-of-holds storage area NA after the addition in step S1003 is 1, the pass / fail information is stored in the first reservation area RE1, and the number N of holdings is two. The pass / fail information is stored in the second reserve area RE2. In addition, if the number of reservations N stored in the number of reservations storage area NA after the addition in step S1003 is 3, the pass / fail information is stored in the third reservation area RE3 and the number of reservations N is 4 The pass / fail information is stored in the fourth reserve area RE4.

<Steps S1005 to S1006>
Then, in step S1005, the advance notice confirmation process is executed to confirm the content of the success or failure information before the success or failure information acquired in step S1004 becomes the determination target of the success or failure of the jackpot in the variation start process (S1405) described later. In step S1006, a pending command setting process for setting a pending command based on the determination result in step S1005 is executed.

[Pending confirmation process]
Here, an example of the advance notice confirmation process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1005 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the MPU 41 at the time of executing the advance notice confirmation process is an example of the hold confirmation unit. The MPU 41 transmits each random number value of the lottery counter 412a, which is acquired at the time of the big hit lottery, to the voice lamp control device 5, and the subsequent processing (for example, advance notice confirmation process and hold command setting process) It may be executed by the MPU 51 of the device 5. In addition, as long as the same function as the advance notice confirmation process can be achieved, the specific contents of the process procedure are not limited to the mode described here.

<Step S1101>
First, in step S1101, the number of reservations N currently stored in the number of reservations RE storage area NA and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the pass / fail information acquired in step S1004 are read. For example, when the pass / fail information is stored in the third reserve area RE3 in step S1004, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the pass / fail information stored in the third reserve area RE3 is read.

<Step S1102>
In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in the high probability mode, and if it is in the high probability mode (S1102: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1103, and if it is not the high probability mode (S1102 : No side), the process proceeds to step S1121. For example, the MPU 41 determines whether or not the high probability mode is set based on the high probability mode flag 412 d provided in the RAM 412. The high probability mode flag 412d is set to ON by the MPU 41 at the transition to the high probability mode, and is set to the OFF at the transition to the low probability mode.

  By the way, in the configuration to shift to the high probability mode after the end of the open / close execution mode at the probability variation big hit, and shift to the low probability mode after the end of the open / close execution mode at normal hit, the high probability mode flag as a judgment index in step S1102. A preview high probability mode flag may be provided in the RAM 412 in place of 412 d. In this case, the MPU 41 sets the notice high probability mode flag to ON when the result of the big hit lottery becomes the probability variation big hit, and turns off the notice high probability mode flag when the result of the big hit lottery becomes the normal big hit. Set to Then, in step S1102, it is determined whether the high probability mode is set based on the preview height probability mode flag. Thus, for example, when the jackpot winning result corresponding to any one of the reserved images in the high probability mode is normally the jackpot, it is then determined in step S1102 that the mode is the low probability mode. Therefore, in the advance notice confirmation process, it is determined whether the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the big hit, according to the high probability mode or the low probability mode at the time when the variable display corresponding to the pending image is executed. It is possible to

  Further, the MPU 41 sets the high probability mode flag 412d to ON when the result of the big hit lottery becomes the probability variation big hit, and sets the high probability mode flag 412d to OFF when the result of the big hit lottery becomes the normal big hit. May be In addition, after the opening / closing execution mode at the time of probability variation big hit, even when it is the constitution where it moves to the low probability mode after the drawing of the game times of specified number of times is executed with high probability mode, MPU41 is low from high probability mode When transitioning to the probability mode, the preview height probability mode flag is set to off.

<Step S1103>
In step S1103, on the basis of the high probability success or failure table (see FIG. 8B), it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 read in step S1101 is a value corresponding to a jackpot win. Do.

<Step S1121>
On the other hand, in step S1121, on the basis of the low probability success or failure table (see FIG. 8A), whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 read in step S1101 is a value corresponding to a jackpot win Run.

  When the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to jackpot winning in common to both the high probability success table and the low probability success table instead of the step S1102, the step S1103, and the step S1121 It may be determined that the jackpot is won. Thereby, the advance notice confirmation process is simplified.

<Step S1104>
Then, in step S1104, the process branches depending on whether or not it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to a jackpot win. Specifically, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning (S1104: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1105, and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot winning If it is determined that the value is not the value (S1104: No side), the process proceeds to step S1141.

<Step S1141>
In step S1141, the values of the reach random number counter C3 and the variation type counter CS1 included in the success or failure information acquired in step S1004 are read out. For example, when the pass / fail information is stored in the third reserve area RE3 in step S1004, the values of the reach random number counter C3 and the variation type counter CS1 included in the pass / fail information stored in the third reserve area RE3 are read. Be Of the first reserve area RE1 to the fourth reserve area RE4, the reserve area in which the pass / fail information is stored in the step S1004 can be determined by the value of the reserve number N stored in the reserve number storage area NA.

<Step S1142>
In step S1142, it is determined whether the value of the reach random number counter C3 read in step S1141 is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach based on the deviation result table (see FIG. 8D).

<Step S1143>
Then, in step S1143, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S1142 is reach occurrence, and if it is determined that reach is occurring (S1143: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1144 and reach occurrence If it is determined that the above is not the case (S1143: No side), the advance notice confirmation process is ended.

<Step S1144>
In step S1144, the reach notice flag 412f provided in the RAM 412 is set to on. The reach advance notice flag 412f is used to determine the presence or absence of the reach occurrence in the hold command setting process (see FIG. 12) described later. In addition, the reach announcement flag 412 f is set to OFF after the game play control process (S 1304) of the main process described later (see FIG. 13) is executed.

<Step S1145>
In step S1145, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the success or failure information acquired in step S1004 is specified, the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e, and the advance notice suspension confirmation process is ended. Specifically, based on the deviation variation table (see FIG. 8G), the variation patterns “01” to “03” corresponding to the variation type counter CS1 read in step S1141 are specified. As described above, the change pattern "01" indicates that the reach type is normal reach, the change pattern "02" indicates that the reach type is super reach, and the change pattern "03" indicates that the reach type is "reach". Indicates that it is a special reach.

<Step S1105>
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1104 that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the big hit (S1104: Yes side), in the following step S1105, it is included in the success or failure information acquired in step S1004. The values of the jackpot type counter C2 and the fluctuation type counter CS1 are read. For example, when the pass / fail information is stored in the third reserve area RE3 in step S1004, the values of the jackpot type counter C2 and the variation type counter CS1 included in the pass / fail information stored in the third reserve area RE3 are read. Be

<Step S1106>
In step S1106, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 read in step S1105 is a value corresponding to any jackpot type of a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot, based on the distribution table (see FIG. 8C). Determine if

<Step S1107>
Then, in step S1107, the process branches in accordance with the determination result of step S1106. Specifically, if the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot (S1107: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1108. If the probability variation jackpot is not (S1107: No side), the process proceeds to step S1171.

<Step S1108>
In step S1108, a probability variation advance notice flag 412g provided in the RAM 412 is set to on. The probability variation advance flag 412g is used to determine the presence or absence of a probability variation jackpot in the hold command setting process (see FIG. 12) described later. The probability change advance flag 412g is set to OFF after the game control process (S1304) of the main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed.

<Step S1109>
In step S1109, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the success or failure information acquired in step S1004 is specified, the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e, and the advance notice suspension confirmation process is ended. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03” corresponding to the fluctuation type counter CS1 read in step S1141 are specified based on the probability variation jackpot variation table (see FIG. 8F).

<Step S1171>
On the other hand, in step S1171, the normal notice flag 412h provided in the RAM 412 is set to ON. The normal advance notice flag 412h may be used to determine the presence / absence of a normal big hit in the hold command setting process (see FIG. 12) described later. Also, either one of the probability variation advance notice flag 412g and the normal advance notice flag 412h may be omitted. The normal advance notice flag 412h is set to OFF after the game play control process (S1304) of the main process (see FIG. 13) described later is executed.

<Step S1172>
In step S1172, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the success or failure information acquired in step S1004 is specified, the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e, and the advance notice suspension confirmation process is ended. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03” corresponding to the fluctuation type counter CS1 read in step S1141 are specified based on the normal jackpot fluctuation table (see FIG. 8E).

  In the present embodiment, the random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 are provided in the lottery counter 412a, and the game ball is won in either the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315. The case where the values of the reach random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 are stored in the hold storage area 412b as part of the acceptance information will be described. On the other hand, one of the reach random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 may be omitted. For example, in the case where the reach random number counter C1 is omitted, as shown in FIG. 8 (H), instead of the deviation result table (see FIG. 8 (D)) and the deviation variation table (see FIG. 8 (G)). A reach fluctuation table in which the correspondence between the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation pattern is preset may be stored in the fluctuation table storage area 411d. In this case, in step S1145, a fluctuation pattern is identified based on the reach fluctuation table (see FIG. 8H) and the fluctuation type counter CS1.

[Hold command setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, an example of the hold command setting process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1006 after completion of the advance notice confirmation process will be described. In the hold command setting process, a hold command is set in accordance with the determination result of the preliminary hold confirmation process. Specifically, the hold command includes information indicating that the command is a hold command, and information such as the type of the hold command, the variation pattern, and the number N of holds.

<Step S1201>
First, in step S1201, it is determined whether the success or failure information acquired in step S1004 corresponds to a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether the probability change advance flag 412 g or the normal advance flag 412 h is on. Here, if it is determined that the probability change advance flag 412g or the normal notice flag 412h is on (S1201: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1202, and both the probability change advance flag 412g and the normal notice flag 412h are not on. If it is determined (S1201: No side), the process proceeds to step S1211.

<Step S1202>
In step S1202, the process branches depending on whether or not the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, based on the probability variation announcement flag 412g set to ON in the above-mentioned announcement suspension confirmation processing. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot (S1202: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1203. If it is determined that the jackpot type is not a definite variation jackpot (S1202: No side), that is, if the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1221.

<Steps S1203 and S1221>
In step S1203, the fact that it is a probability variation jackpot is set as the type of the hold command, and the value stored in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e is set as the fluctuation pattern of the hold command. Further, in step S1221, the fact that the jackpot is normal is set as the type of the hold command, and the value stored in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e is set as the fluctuation pattern of the hold command. For example, the type of the hold command is “A” when it is a definite variation jackpot, and “B” when it is a large jackpot.

<Step S1211>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1201 that the jackpot has not been won, in the following step S1211, it is determined whether the lottery result based on the pass / fail information is the reach occurrence. Specifically, based on the reach notice flag 412f set to ON in the advance notice confirmation process, it is determined whether the reach has occurred. Here, when it is determined that reach is generated (S1211: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1212, and when it is determined that reach is not generated (S1211: No side), the process proceeds to step S1213.

<Steps S1212 and S1213>
In step S1212, the effect of reaching is set as the type of the hold command, and the value stored in the fluctuation pattern storage area 412e is set as the fluctuation pattern of the hold command. Further, in step S1213, the fact that reach is not generated is set as the type of the hold command, and the value of the fluctuation pattern indicating that reach is not generated is set as the fluctuation pattern of the hold command. For example, the type of the hold command is “C” when the reach is out and “D” when the reach does not occur.

<Step S1204>
Then, in step S1204, the number of reservations N read in step S1101 is set as the suspension command, and the suspension command setting process is ended. As described above, since the pending command includes the pending number N read in step S 1101, the MPU 51 of the voice lamp control device 5 that receives the pending command refers to the pending number N included in the pending command. Thus, it is possible to recognize in which of the first reserve area RE1 to the fourth reserve area RE4 the hold command corresponds to the pass / fail information stored.

  The hold command set in the hold command setting process is stored in the RAM 412, and is voiced along with other commands in step S1301 of the main process (see FIG. 13) described later executed by the MPU 41 of the main control device 4. After being transmitted to the lamp control device 5, it is erased. Furthermore, the content of the hold command described here is merely an example, and it is not limited to the one described here as long as the voice lamp control device 5 can grasp the same content as the hold command. For example, information on part or all of the hold command may be included in another command.

  Further, the advance notice confirmation process may include the same process as the hold command setting process. Specifically, the MPU 41 shifts the process to step S1203 after step S1109 of the advance notice confirmation process, and shifts the process to step S1221 after step S1172. The MPU 41 shifts the process to step S1212 after step S1144 of the advance notice confirmation process, and shifts the process to step S1213 on the No side of step S1143. Then, after execution of step S1203, S1221, S1212 or S1213, the MPU 41 executes step S1204. In this case, there is no need to separately execute the hold command setting process.

  Further, in main controller 4, MPU 41 sets the values of reach random number counter C1 and fluctuation type counter CS1 in the hold command instead of the fluctuation pattern in the hold command, or replaces the fluctuation pattern with the value of fluctuation type counter CS1 in the hold command Set On the other hand, in the voice lamp control device 5, the ROM 511 normally has a big hit variation table (see FIG. 8E), a probability variation big hit table (see FIG. 8F), a disconnection result table (see FIG. 8D), and a disconnection. A change table (see FIG. 8G) or a reach change table (see FIG. 8H) is stored in advance. Thereby, in the audio lamp control device 5, the MPU 51, similarly to the advance notice confirmation process (see FIG. 11), the values of the reach random number counter C1 and the change type counter CS1 of the hold command, the normal jackpot table, the probability variation jackpot table It is possible to identify the fluctuation pattern based on the outlier result table, the outlier fluctuation table, the reach fluctuation table, or the like. That is, the values of the reach random number counter C1 and the variation type counter CS1 are also an example of the contents of the success or failure information.

[Main processing of main controller 4]
Next, an example of the main process executed by the MPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG. In the main processing, main control processing of the game is executed. In the main process, the processes of steps S1301 to S1306 are executed as periodic processes of 4 msec cycle, and the counter updating processes of steps S1308 and S1309 are executed with the remaining time.

<Step S1301>
First, in step S1301, external output processing for transmitting output data such as commands set in the timer interrupt processing, the previous main processing, the hold command setting processing, and the like to each control device on the sub side is executed. Specifically, the variation pattern command, the hold command, the shift command, the big hit start command, the big hit end command and the like are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5. Also, it sends a winning ball command or the like to the payout control device 7.

<Step S1302>
Next, in step S1302, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS1 is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero.

<Step S1303>
Thereafter, in step S1303, a winning ball command to be output to the payout control device 7 is set. Specifically, based on the winning detection information stored in the RAM 412, it is determined whether a winning has occurred in the general winning opening 313 or the like. Then, if a winning has occurred, a winning ball command indicating the number of winning balls to be paid out according to the winning is set.

<Step S1304>
Then, in step S1304, a game number control process is executed to control a game in each game number in which a jackpot lottery, variable display and the like are executed. Here, with reference to FIG. 14, an example of the game number control process executed by the MPU 41 will be described.

[Game times control processing]
<Step S1401>
In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in the opening / closing execution mode (during a big hit), and if it is in the opening / closing execution mode (S1401: Yes side), the game times control process ends and the opening / closing execution mode is opened. If the execution mode is not in operation (S1401: No side), the process proceeds to step S1402. For example, the presence or absence of the execution of the opening / closing execution mode is determined based on the opening / closing execution mode flag 412i which is set to ON when the MPU 41 starts the opening / closing execution mode and is set OFF when the opening / closing execution mode ends.

<Step S1402>
In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 is in the variable display mode. If the variable display is in progress (S1402: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1421 and changes. If not being displayed (S1402: No side), the process proceeds to step S1403. For example, whether or not the variable display is being performed is determined based on the variable display flag 412 j which is set to ON at the start of the change of the 7-segment display 372 and is set to OFF after the change display time has elapsed. Ru.

<Step S1421>
In step S1421, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the variation display time has not elapsed (S1421: No side), the process If it is determined that the fluctuation display time has elapsed (S1421: Yes side), the process proceeds to S1423. The fluctuation display time is set in the fluctuation display time counter 412k provided in the RAM 412 in step S1606 of the below-mentioned fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16), and in step S1608 of the below-mentioned fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16). After the start of the variable display, it is counted down by 2 ms at the timing when the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9) is executed. Then, the MPU 41 determines that the fluctuation display time has elapsed when the fluctuation display time counter 412k becomes zero.

<Step S1422>
In step S1422, a variable display process for changing the symbol of the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 is executed, and the game play control process is ended. Also, for example, in step S1422, the value of the variable display time counter 412k may be decremented by a value corresponding to 2 ms.

<Step S1423>
On the other hand, in step S1423, the variation processing of the symbol of the 7 segment indicator 372 of the main display unit 37 is ended, and the variation result of displaying the stop result according to the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the game time on the 7 segment indicator 372 Execute end processing. Specifically, the symbol corresponding to any of the stop result of the regular variation jackpot which is set in the below-mentioned fluctuation start process (refer to FIG. 16), the stop result of the normal jackpot, or the stop result of detachment is 7 of the main display portion 37 The variation display ends in the state of being displayed on the segment display 372.

<Step S1424>
In step S1424, a change end command for stopping the change display in the symbol display unit 341 is set in the sound lamp control device 5, and the game play control process is ended. As a result, in step S1301 of the next main processing (see FIG. 13) executed by the MPU 41, the fluctuation end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 5, and the sound lamp control device 5 displays the fluctuation display by the symbol display portion 341. Stop in the combination of the final stop symbol in the game time.

<Step S1403>
If it is determined in step S1402 that the variable display is not in progress, in the following step S1403, it is determined whether the number of reservations N stored in the number of reservations storage area NA of the suspension storage area 412b is 0 or not. . Here, when the number of reservations N is 0 (S1403: Yes side), the game number control process is ended, and when the number of reservations N is not 0 (S1403: No side), the process proceeds to step S1404. .

<Step S1404>
In step S1404, the data setting process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed on the data of the pass / fail information stored in the pending storage area 412b.

[Data setting process]
Here, an example of the data setting process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1404 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Steps S1501 to S1503>
First, in step S1501, the number of reservations N stored in the number of reservations storage area NA is decremented by 1, and in step S1502, the pass / fail information is moved from the first reservation area RE1 to the execution area AE. Subsequently, in step S1503, the pass / fail information of the second reserve area RE2 to the fourth reserve area RE4 is shifted one by one. Specifically, in step S1503, the success or failure information of the second holding area RE2 is moved to the first holding area RE1, the success or failure information of the third holding area RE3 is moved to the second holding area RE2, and the fourth holding area RE4 is The success or failure information is moved to the third reserve area RE3.

<Step S1504>
Thereafter, in step S1504, a shift command indicating that the pass / fail information of the first reserve area RE1 to the fourth reserve area RE4 has been shifted is set. The shift command set in step S1504 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 5 in step S1301 of the next main process (see FIG. 13) executed by the MPU 41. Thus, the audio lamp control device 5 shifts the position of the holding image displayed in the first holding area 342A to the fourth holding area 342D of the symbol display portion 341. Specifically, the hold image of the first hold area 342A moves to the determination display area 343, and the hold image of the second hold area 342B moves to the first hold area 342A. Also, the hold image of the third hold area 342C moves to the second hold area 342B, and the hold image of the fourth hold area 342D moves to the third hold area 342C.

<Step S1405>
Next, returning to the game number control process of FIG. 14, in step S1405, the variation start process for causing the symbol display portion 341 to perform variation display based on the success or failure information stored in the execution area AE is executed. That is, the MPU 51 sequentially executes the fluctuation start process on the pass / fail information stored in the RAM 512 in correspondence to the hold image displayed by shifting in order from the hold display area 342 to the determination display area 343. Here, the MPU 41 at the time of executing the variation start process is an example of the transition determination means.

[Change start process]
Here, an example of the fluctuation start process executed by the MPU 41 in step S1405 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Step S1601>
In step S1601, it is determined whether the gaming machine 10 is in the high probability mode, and if it is in the high probability mode (S1601: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1602, and if it is not the high probability mode (S1601 : No side), the process proceeds to step S1611. Specifically, the MPU 41 determines, based on the high probability mode flag 412d provided in the RAM 412, whether or not the high probability mode is selected. The high probability mode flag 412d is set to ON by the MPU 41 at the transition to the high probability mode, and is set to the OFF at the transition to the low probability mode.

<Step S1602>
In step S1602, is the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the admission information currently stored in the execution area AE based on the high probability admission table (see FIG. 8B) a value corresponding to the jackpot winning? Execute a pass / fail judgment of no. Here, it is an example of a predetermined state transition condition that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to a jackpot win.

<Step S1611>
On the other hand, in step S1611, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 included in the admission information currently stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning based on the low probability admission table (see FIG. 8A). Execute a pass / fail judgment of whether there is any. Here, it is an example of a predetermined state transition condition that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to a jackpot win.

<Step S1603>
Then, in step S1603, the process branches depending on whether or not it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to a jackpot win. Specifically, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot winning (S1603: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1604 and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot winning If it is determined that the value is not the value (S1603: No side), the process proceeds to step S1631.

<Step S1631>
In step S1631, the release flag 412n provided in the RAM 412 is set to on. The off flag 412 n indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the pass / fail information currently stored in the execution area AE is out. Further, in step S1631, the stop result of the 7-segment display 372 indicating that the result of the jackpot lottery is out is also set. Note that the release flag 412 n is set to OFF after the main processing described later (see FIG. 13) is performed.

<Step S1604>
In step S1604, it is determined whether the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, and if it is a probability variation jackpot (S1604: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1605, and if not a probability variation jackpot (S1604: No side ), The process proceeds to step S1641. Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot type counter C2 of the pass / fail information currently stored in the execution area AE and the distribution table (see FIG. 8C).

<Step S1605>
In step S1605, a probability variable jackpot flag 412l provided in the RAM 412 is set to on. The probability variation jackpot flag 412l indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the probability information currently stored in the execution area AE is a probability variation jackpot. Further, in step S1605, the stop result of the seven-segment display 372 indicating that the result of the jackpot lottery is the probability variation jackpot is also set. The probability variation big hit flag 412l is set to OFF after the main processing described later (see FIG. 13) is executed.

<Step S1641>
On the other hand, in step S1641, the normal jackpot flag 412m provided in the RAM 412 is set to on. The normal jackpot flag 412m indicates whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery of the pass / fail information currently stored in the execution area AE is usually a jackpot. In step S1641, the stop result of the 7-segment display 372 is also set, which indicates that the result of the jackpot lottery is normally a jackpot. The normal jackpot flag 412m is set to OFF after the main processing described later (see FIG. 13) is performed.

<Step S1606>
Then, in step S1606, the fluctuation display time of the symbol display portion 341 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the game is set in the fluctuation display time counter 412k. Specifically, when the normal jackpot flag 412m is set to ON, the fluctuation pattern is specified based on the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the normal jackpot fluctuation table (see FIG. 8E). Further, when the probability variation big hit flag 412l is set to ON, the variation pattern is specified based on the variation type counter CS1 and the probability variation large variation fluctuation table (see FIG. 8F). Furthermore, when the out flag 412n is set to ON, the change pattern is specified based on the change type counter CS1 and the out change table (see FIG. 8G).

  By the way, when the number of reservations N is 0, reach random number counter C3 corresponding to the occurrence of super reach or special reach so that super reach or special reach easily occurs even if the result of the jackpot lottery is out. The out-of-order variation table for no hold may be used in which the value of is set larger than usual. In addition, when the number N of holdings is small, when the number N of holdings is small, compared with the case where the number N of holdings is large, the deviation fluctuation table in which the fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation display time is easily selected is set. You may use.

<Step S1607>
In step S1607, a fluctuation pattern command including the result of the jackpot lottery in the game play and the fluctuation pattern identified in step S1606 is set. As a result, in step S1301 of the next main process (see FIG. 13) executed by the MPU 41, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 5, and the voice lamp control device 5 displays symbols based on the variation pattern command. The variable display by the unit 341 is executed.

  Note that, as described above, when the lottery result is “normal jackpot”, the MPU 41 “A01” to “A 01” to “A” indicating that the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03” are normally a jackpot. "A03" is set as a fluctuation pattern command. Further, when the lottery result is “probable jackpot”, the MPU 41 gives “B” indicating “probability jackpot” to the fluctuation patterns “01” to “03” and any one of “B01” to “B03”. Is set as a fluctuation pattern. Furthermore, when the lottery result is "off", the MPU 41 changes one of "C01" to "C05" with "C" indicating that it is out of the fluctuation patterns "01" to "03". Set as a pattern command.

<Step S1608>
In step S1608, the variable display of the 7-segment display 372 of the main display unit 37 is started. The variable display of the 7-segment display 372 started here is stopped in the state of the stop result set in any of the steps S1605, S1631 or S1641 after the change display time set in the step S1606 has elapsed. Do.

<Step S1305>
Next, returning to the main processing of FIG. 13, in step S1305, a gaming state transition process is executed to shift the gaming state to a predetermined specific gaming state in accordance with the result of the jackpot lottery in step S1304. Here, the MPU 41 when executing such processing is an example of the transition control means. In the gaming state transition process, the gaming state is shifted to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the low probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like. For example, the open / close execution mode is executed at the time of probability variation jackpot winning or normal jackpot winning, and a large number of prize balls are paid out as gaming value. As described above, in the opening / closing execution mode, after the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is opened, the maximum opening time of the opening / closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 elapses, or the game ball defines the variable winning opening 316 This is a mode in which the opening and closing process of one round for closing the opening and closing door 316b of the variable winning opening 316 is repeatedly performed for a predetermined number of rounds when one of the conditions for winning a few prizes is satisfied.

<Step S1306>
Subsequently, in step S1306, a through display process of controlling the display of the 7-segment display 373 of the main display unit 37 is executed. Specifically, the value of the motorized combination release counter C4 stored in the electric power holding area 412c is acquired, and a lottery for judging whether or not the symbol is based on the value of the motorized combination release counter C4 is executed. When the variable display of symbols is executed by the 7-segment display 373 of the main display unit 37 and the lottery result based on the value of the electric combination release counter C4 is winning, the electric movement associated with the lower operation winning opening 315 The accessory 315b is opened for a predetermined time.

<Step S1307>
Next, in step S1307, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has arrived, that is, whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous main process. Here, if it is determined that the execution timing of the next main process has arrived (S1307: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1301, and the above-described processes after S1301 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution timing of the next main processing has not arrived (S1307: No side), it is until the next execution timing of the main processing comes, ie, until the next execution timing of the main processing Steps S1308 and S1309 are repeatedly performed during the remaining time of.

<Step S1308>
In step S1308, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CIN1 is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero.

<Step S1309>
In step S1309, the variation type counter CS1 is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS1 is incremented by one, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to zero. Then, after updating the fluctuation type counter CS1, the process is returned to the step S1307.

[Process of audio lamp control device 5]
Next, various processes executed by the MPU 51 in the audio lamp control device 5 will be described.

  The MPU 61 of the display control device 6 may execute part or all of the processing executed by the MPU 51 of the audio lamp control device 5 in the present embodiment. Further, in the voice lamp control device 5, the MPU 51 executes control processing of the speaker 26 and the electric decoration portion 27, start processing at the start of the voice lamp control device 5, NMI interrupt processing at the time of power failure, etc. In this embodiment, the process regarding the symbol display part 341 performed by the audio | voice lamp control apparatus 5 is demonstrated, and description is abbreviate | omitted about another process.

[Timer interrupt processing of voice lamp control device 5]
FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 51. The MPU 51 executes the timer interrupt process as a periodic process of 1 msec cycle.

[Step S1701]
In step S1701, an operation detection process is performed to detect the presence or absence of the operation of the operation button 22 based on the output signal of the operation switch 22a. For example, the MPU 51 stores the output signal of the operation switch 22a detected in step S1701 of the past three times, and the operation is performed when the output signals of the three times are “OFF”, “ON”, and “ON”. It is determined that the operation of the button 22 is started, and it is determined that the operation of the operation button 22 is ended when the output signals for three times are "ON", "OFF", and "OFF". As described above, the presence or absence of the operation of the operation button 22 is used to reflect the player's intention in the effect in various operation effect processing, or stage selection regarding the game of the gaming machine 10, BGM selection, or character It is used for various selection operations such as selection.

[Step S1702]
In step S1702, the effect type counter 512a provided in the RAM 512 is updated. The effect type counter 512 a is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 99, and is returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The effect type counter 512 a is used together with the change pattern command received from the main control device 4 to determine the change type and the effect type displayed on the symbol display portion 341.

[Step S1703]
In step S1703, a command received from the main control device 4 is determined, and a command corresponding process of executing a process corresponding to the command is executed. The command handling process will be described in detail later.

<Step S1704>
In step S1704, a counter updating process is performed to update various counters. Specifically, various types including a first notification counter 512d, a second notification counter 512e, a third notification counter 512f, a special effect counter 512g, a first special counter 512h, a second special counter 512i, a special promotion effect counter 512z, etc. The values of the counters are respectively incremented by one, and when the counter values reach the maximum value preset for each of the various counters, the counter value is set to 0 or an arbitrary value selected at random. In step S1704, the elapsed time counter 512j used in the effect process performed in steps S1705 to S1708 is also updated.

<Steps S1705 to S1708>
Then, in steps S1705 to S1708, by transmitting various command signals to the display control device 6, various effect processing for controlling the contents of the effect displayed on the symbol display portion 341 is executed. In addition, MPU51 when performing various production processes is an example of a production | presentation process means.

  More specifically, in step S1705, in response to the continuous hitting operation of the operation button 22, a continuous hitting operation presentation process for realizing a continuous hitting operation effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot or the success or failure is executed. Further, in step S1706, a long press operation effect process is performed to realize a long press operation effect indicating the degree of expectation of winning of the jackpot or the success or failure according to the long press operation of the operation button 22. Furthermore, in step S1707, a one-shot operation effect process for realizing a one-shot operation effect indicating success or failure of the jackpot according to the one-shot operation of the operation button 22 is executed. In the following, effects involving the operation of the operation button 22 such as the single-shot operation effect, the continuous hitting operation effect, and the long press operation effect may be referred to as operation system effects. In addition, the operation system effect is not limited to the one exemplified here, and the operation system effect includes, for example, a rhythm operation effect for operating the operation button 22 in accordance with music or rhythm.

  Further, in step S1708, a notification effect process for executing a notification effect of notifying an expectation of a jackpot win according to the operation of the operation button 22 is executed. The notification effect may be performed together with the single-shot operation effect, the continuous hitting operation effect, or the long-press operation effect. Further, the notification effect is performed when the fluctuation display time indicated by the fluctuation pattern is equal to or more than a preset time. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the notification effect may be executed when the fluctuation pattern is any of “01”, “02”, and “03” and the fluctuation display time is 30 seconds or more. There shall be.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect realized by the notice effect processing is that the notice image corresponding to the expectation of the big hit is displayed according to the operation of the operation button 22, whereas the one-shot operation effect is displayed. In the one-shot operation effect realized by the processing, the presence or absence of the jackpot winning is clearly displayed according to the operation of the operation button 22. That is, the notification effect and the one-shot operation effect are different in that whether the expectation of the big hit is displayed or the presence or absence of the big hit is displayed. However, 100% may be included in the expectation of winning displayed in the notification effect.

  Although the notification effect processing will be described in detail later, the notification effect is, for example, immediately before the battle result is displayed when a moving image showing the presence or absence of a jackpot is displayed according to the outcome of the battle of the character. In accordance with the operation of the operation button 22 in, the degree of expectation that the battle result will be won is displayed by the difference in color arrangement such as an image or a message. In addition, in the notice effect, before the reach effect such as the super reach or the special reach is executed, the expectation for which the big hit is won is displayed by the difference in color arrangement such as an image or a message according to the operation of the operation button 22 Sometimes. Of course, the notification effect is not limited to the effect mode or the effect execution timing described here, as long as the notification effect indicates the expectation of the jackpot according to the operation of the operation button 22.

[Process corresponding to command]
Here, an example of the command handling process executed by the MPU 51 in step S1703 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the processing executed when the hold command, the shift command, and the fluctuation pattern command are mainly received will be described in detail.

<Step S1801>
In step S1801, it is determined whether a command has been received from the main control device 4. Here, if it is determined that a command has been received (S1801: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1802, and if it is determined that a command has not been received (S1801: No side), the corresponding command processing is performed. End.

  In the voice lamp control device 5, a plurality of commands can be stored individually in the command storage area provided in the RAM 512, and the MPU 51 reads the commands stored in the command storage area in the order of storage. Therefore, even when a plurality of commands are received at the same time, processing corresponding to each command is sequentially executed.

  The command received from main control device 4 is stored in RAM 512, erased when read in step S1801, or erased at the end of the timer interrupt process being executed when the command is read. Ru. Further, since the content of the variation pattern command may be referred to at each timing, the content may be recorded in the RAM 512 until the game round corresponding to the variation pattern command is completed.

<Step S1802>
Next, in step S1802, it is determined whether the received command is a hold command. Here, if the received command is the hold command (S1802: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1803, and if the received command is not the hold command (S1802: No side), the process proceeds to step S1821.

<Step S1803>
In step S1803, it is determined whether the gaming machine 10 is in the open / close execution mode. Specifically, reference is made to the open / close execution mode flag 512b which is set to ON by reception of the big hit start command and set to OFF by reception of the big hit end command, and when the open / close execution mode flag 512b is ON, open / close execution When the open / close execution mode flag 512b is off, it is determined that the open / close execution mode is not in progress. Here, if it is determined that the open / close execution mode is in progress (S 1803: Yes side), the command corresponding process is ended, and if it is determined that the open / close execution mode is not in progress (S 1803: No side) It transfers to step S1804. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode, the hold notice image is not displayed and the continuous notice effect is not performed.

<Step S1804>
In step S1804, the type and change pattern of the hold command are stored in the change type area corresponding to the hold count N of the hold command among the first change type area 512A to the fourth change type area 512D. That is, the first variation type area 512A to the fourth variation type area 512D correspond to the first reserve area RE1 to the fourth reserve area RE4, respectively, and are stored in the first variation type area 512A to the fourth variation type area 512D. The type and change pattern of the hold command to be executed are specified based on the pass / fail information stored in the first hold area RE1 to the fourth hold area RE4.

  For example, when the number N of pending commands pending is 1, that is, when the pending commands correspond to the pass / fail information stored in the first pending area RE1, the pending command in the first variation type area 512A Type and fluctuation pattern are stored. When the number N of pending commands pending is 2, the type and variation pattern of the pending commands are stored in the second variation type area 512B. Furthermore, in the case where the number N of pending commands pending is 3, the type and variation pattern of the pending commands are stored in the third variation type area 512C. Similarly, when the number N of pending commands pending is four, the type and variation pattern of the pending commands are stored in the fourth variation type area 512D.

<Step S1805>
In step S1805, the information on the number N of reservations included in the suspension command is stored in the number-of-reservations counter 512c provided in the RAM 512. The information on the number of reservations N is also added to a display fluctuation pattern command described later transmitted from the voice lamp control device 5 to the display control device 6.

<Step S1821>
If it is determined in step S1802 that the received command is not the hold command (S1802: No side), the process proceeds to step S1821. Then, in step S1821, it is determined whether the received command is a shift command. Here, if the received command is a shift command (S1821: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1822, and if the received command is not a shift command (S1821: No side), the process proceeds to step S1825.

<Step S1822>
In step S1822, the number of reservations N stored in the number of reservations counter 512c provided in the RAM 512 is decremented by one. That is, the pending count N stored in the pending count counter 512c increases when the pending command is received (S1805), and decreases when the shift command is received (S1822).

<Step S1823>
In step S1823, the values of the first fluctuation type area 512A to the fourth fluctuation type area 512D, the first notice holding area 512E to the fourth notice holding area 512H, and the first continuous notice area 512K to the fourth continuous notice area 512N, respectively. Execute shift processing to shift. Specifically, the MPU 51 clears the information of the first variation type area 512A provided in the RAM 512, moves the information of the second variation type area 512B to the first variation type area 512A, and clears the third variation type area 512C. The information is moved to the second variation type area 512B, and the information of the fourth variation type area 512D is moved to the third variation type area 512C. Further, the value of the first notice holding area 512E provided in the RAM 512 is moved to the judgment notice holding area 512J, the value of the second notice holding area 512F is moved to the first notice holding area 512E, and the third notice holding area 513G. Is moved to the second notice holding area 512F, and the value of the fourth notice holding area 512H is moved to the third notice holding area 512G. The judgment advance notice holding area 512 J is used to judge the type of the hold image displayed in the judgment display area 343. Furthermore, the value of the first continuous notice area 512K provided in the RAM 512 is moved to the current continuous notice area 512P, the value of the second continuous notice area 512L is moved to the first continuous notice area 512K, and the third continuous notice area 512M is Is moved to the second continuous notification area 512L, and the value of the fourth consecutive notification area 512N is moved to the third continuous notification area 512M.

<Step S1824>
Then, in step S1824, by transmitting the hold display shift command to display control device 6, the hold image displayed in hold display area 342 of symbol display portion 341 is sequentially moved toward determination display area 343 and displayed. Let Here, the MPU 51 when executing such display processing is an example of the display control means. Specifically, the hold display shift command includes the values of the first notice hold area 512E to the fourth notice hold area 512H and the value of the judgment notice hold area 512J.

  Thereby, in the display control device 6, the MPU 61 controls the display of the hold display area 342 and the determination display area 343 in the symbol display section 341 based on the hold display shift command, whereby the position of the hold image is shifted. It will be. Specifically, in the symbol display section 341, the hold image displayed in the first hold area 342A is displayed in the determination display area 343. Further, in the symbol display portion 341, the hold image displayed in the second hold area 342B is displayed in the first hold area 342A, and the hold image displayed in the third hold area 342C is displayed in the second hold area 342B. The hold image displayed in the fourth hold area 342D is displayed in the third hold area 342C.

  Further, since the values of the first notice holding area 512E to the fourth notice holding area 512H are included in the hold display shift command, when the values of the first notice holding area 512E to the fourth notice holding area 512H change in the middle, It is possible to change the aspect of the hold image displayed in the hold display area 342. That is, when shifting the display position of the hold image, it is possible to change the display mode of each hold image displayed in the hold display area 342 from the normal hold image to the advance hold image. In addition, it is possible to change the display mode of the notice suspension image displayed in the hold display area 342 between the first notice suspension image to the third notice suspension image. As described above, the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning indicated by the hold image is in the relation of the third notice hold image (red)> the second notice hold image (green)> the first notice hold image (blue)> the normal hold picture . The relationship between the degree of expectation and the color arrangement is the same as that of the preview image described later.

<Step S1825>
In step S1825, it is determined whether the received command is a fluctuation pattern command. Here, if the received command is a variation pattern command (S1825: Yes side), the process proceeds to step S1826, and if the received command is not a variation pattern command (S1825: No side), the process proceeds to step S1829 Do.

<Step S1826>
In step S1826, the variation control process is executed to identify the variation type indicating the content of the variation display and the effect type indicating the content of the effect process. Specifically, the MPU 51 specifies the variation type based on the variation pattern command and the below-mentioned variation type table (FIG. 19A) stored in the variation table storage area 511 a of the ROM 511. Further, the MPU 51 specifies the effect type based on the value of the effect type counter 512 a stored in the RAM 512 and the effect type table stored in the effect table storage area 511 b of the ROM 511. The effect type table includes a normal reach effect table corresponding to normal reach, a super reach effect table corresponding to super reach, and a special reach effect table corresponding to special reach. Then, the MPU 51 sets a fluctuation display pattern command indicating a display fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation type and the effect type specified in step S1826, and the fluctuation display pattern command is sent to the display control device 6 in step S1828 described later. Will be sent.

  Here, FIG. 19A is a diagram showing an example of the fluctuation type table. As shown in FIG. 19A, in the fluctuation type table, the contents of the fluctuation display time and the fluctuation type corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command are defined. For example, the fluctuation display time “30 s” and the fluctuation type “normal reach” are associated with the fluctuation pattern command “A01” in which the lottery result is “normal jackpot” and the fluctuation pattern is “01”. In addition, the fluctuation display time "60s" and the fluctuation type "super reach" are associated with the fluctuation pattern command "B02" whose lottery result is "permanent variation hit" and the fluctuation pattern is "02", and the lottery result is Is a fluctuation pattern command "C03" whose fluctuation pattern is "03", the fluctuation display time "90s" and the fluctuation type "special reach" are associated with each other. Furthermore, the fluctuation display time "7s" and the fluctuation type "no reach" are associated with the fluctuation pattern command "C04" whose lottery result is "off" and whose fluctuation pattern is "04", and the lottery result is The fluctuation display time “10 s” and the fluctuation type “no reach” are associated with the fluctuation pattern command “C05” that is “out of phase” and the fluctuation pattern is “05”.

  FIG. 19B is a view showing an example of a normal reach effect table included in the effect type table. As shown in FIG. 19B, in the normal reach effect table, “effect X1” to “effect X5” are defined as effect types corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a. When the MPU 51 determines that the change type is the normal reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a from the normal reach effect table. In the present embodiment, although the case where the effect type corresponding to each variation type is five is described as an example, the effect type may be five or more.

  On the other hand, FIG. 19C is a diagram showing an example of the super reach effect table included in the effect type table. As shown in FIG. 19C, in the super reach effect table, “effect Y1” to “effect Y5” are defined as effect types corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a. When the MPU 51 determines that the change type is the super reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a from the super reach effect table. For example, effects Y1 and Y2 are effect types with one-shot operation effect of operation button 22, effects Y3 and Y4 are effect types with continuous hitting operation effect of operation button 22, effect Y5 is effect with long-press operation effect of operation button 22 It is a type.

  FIG. 19D is a diagram showing an example of the special reach effect table included in the effect type table. As shown in FIG. 19D, in the special reach effect table, “effect Z1” to “effect Z5” are defined as effect types corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a. When the MPU 51 determines that the change type is the special reach, the MPU 51 selects an effect type corresponding to the value of the effect type counter 512a from the special reach effect table.

  By the way, in the gaming machine 10, as described above, when the effects such as the effects X1 to X5, Y1 to Y5, Z1 to Z5, etc. are executed in each game run, the expectation of the big hit is won by the operation of the operation button 22 There may be an announcement effect that suggests. For example, the notification effect includes a notification method called cut-in in which a still image or a moving image is inserted in the middle of the effect display. In the notification effect, a notification image set in advance is displayed in a color scheme according to the degree of expectation of the big hit. Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the background color of the notification image is red, green, blue, and white from the one with the highest expectation of the jackpot win (red> green> blue> white). In the notification effect, if the content of the notification image changes according to the expectation of the big hit, not only the background color of the notification image but, for example, the content of the message of the notification image changes It may be

  Generally, when the notification effect is executed, the player operates the operation button 22 while expecting the content of the notification image displayed after the operation of the operation button 22. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, as described below, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game in the notice effect and the interest of the game, thereby improving the player's willingness to play.

<Step S1827>
In step S1827, the MPU 51 executes notification setting processing for executing notification effect according to the operation of the operation button 22 on the display control device 6 as necessary. Although the notification setting process will be described in detail later, for example, a process of adding information such as the presence or absence of the notification effect and the notification type to the display variation pattern is executed.

<Step S1828>
Then, in step S1828, the display variation pattern set in step S1836 or step S1827 is transmitted to the display control device 6. As a result, in the display control device 6, various display processes such as symbol variation display and operation system effects are executed based on the display fluctuation pattern.

<Step S1829>
If the received command is another command, processing based on the other command is executed in step S1829. For example, when the jackpot start command is received, the display control device 6 is notified of the display command to that effect to start the jackpot effect display, and when the jackpot end command is received, the display controller 6 is notified The display command of is notified to end the jackpot effect display.

[Notification setting process]
Here, an example of the notification setting process executed by the MPU 51 in step S1827 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, as long as the same function as the notification setting process can be achieved, the specific content of the processing procedure is not limited to the aspect described here.

<Step S2001>
In step S2001, it is determined based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern command whether or not the notification effect may be performed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the MPU 51 may execute the notification effect when the fluctuation pattern is "03" or less, that is, when the fluctuation display time indicated by the fluctuation pattern is 30 seconds or more. Judge that there is. Here, when it is determined that the notification effect may be executed (S2001: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "04" or more and there is no possibility that the notification effect will be executed (S2001: No), the processing after step S2002 is omitted, and the notification setting processing ends. .

<Step S2002>
In step S2002, it is determined whether there is a first notification effect timing. Specifically, the ROM 511 pre-stores a notification effect table (see FIG. 21A) used to determine the presence or absence of the execution of the notification effect. Then, based on the notification effect table and the effect type determined in step S1826, the MPU 51 may perform notification effect (hereinafter referred to as first notification effect) to be executed at a first predetermined timing. Determine the presence or absence of Here, if it is determined that there is the first notification effect at the first timing (S2002: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2003, and if it is determined that there is no first notification effect at the first timing ( S2002: No), the process proceeds to step S2004.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the notification effect table (see FIG. 21A), the first or second time for each effect type such as effects X1 to X5, effects Y1 to Y5, and effects Z1 to Z5. Whether to execute notification effects for the third and the third times is set. Specifically, in the notification effect table, when the notification effect is executed, a time serving as an indicator of the timing of the notification effect is set as the notification effect timing. For example, with regard to effect X1, it is set that one notification effect can be executed at a timing after 25 seconds from the start of the symbol variation display in the symbol display section 341. In addition, with regard to effect Z4, it is set that a total of two notification effects of timing after 25 seconds from the start of symbol variation display in symbol display section 341 and timing after 55 seconds may be executed. Furthermore, for effect Z5, a total of three notification effects may be executed: timing after 25 seconds from the start of symbol variation display in symbol display section 341, timing after 55 seconds, and timing after 85 seconds. Is set.

<Step S2003>
In step S2003, a process of lottery the presence or absence and the type of the first notification effect is executed. Specifically, the ROM 511 pre-stores a notification type table (see FIG. 21B) used to determine the type of the notification effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines the presence / absence and type of notification effect based on the notification type table and the value of the first notification counter 512 d. Here, when it is determined that the notification effect is present, the first notification operation flag 512k is set to ON, and the type of the notification effect is stored in the first notification type area 512s. In the present embodiment, the type of the notification effect indicates a color arrangement (red, green, blue) set in advance corresponding to the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning indicated by the notification effect, but the notification type table or the like An arbitrary notification image may be selected with a predetermined probability from a plurality of types of notification images based on.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, in the notification type table, the values of the first notification counter 512d, the second notification counter 512e, and the third notification counter 512f, and the type (big hit or deviation) of the variation pattern A corresponding notification type is set for each combination of. For example, based on the notification type table, when the value of the first notification counter 512d is "40" and the type of the variation pattern in the hold command is "big hit", the execution of the notification effect is "present" It is determined that the type of notification effect is a blue notification of "01", and the type of the notification effect is set in the first notification type area 512s. When the value of the first notification counter 512d is "15" and the type of the variation pattern in the hold command is "off", it is determined that the execution of the notification effect is "absent", and the notification effect is As a type, "00" is set in the first notification type area 512s.

<Step S2004>
In step S2004, it is determined whether or not there is a second notification effect timing. Specifically, the MPU 51 performs a notification effect (the second time the predetermined timing is determined) based on the notification effect table (see FIG. 21A) and the effect type determined in step S1826. Hereinafter, it is determined whether or not there is a second notification effect. Here, if it is determined that there is a second notification effect at the second timing (S2004: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2005, and if it is determined that there is no second notification effect at the second timing ( S2004: No), the process proceeds to step S2006.

<Step S2005>
In step S2005, a process of drawing the presence or absence and type of execution of the second notification effect is executed. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines the presence / absence and type of notification effect based on the notification type table (FIG. 21B) and the value of the second notification counter 512e. Here, if it is determined that the notification effect is present, the second notification operation flag 5121 is set to ON, and the type of the notification effect is stored in the second notification type area 512t. For example, based on the notification type table of FIG. 21B, when the value of the second notification counter 512e is "40" and the type of change pattern in the hold command is "big hit", the notification effect is executed. Is determined to be "present", the type of the notification effect is determined to be a green notification of "02", and the type of the notification effect is set in the second notification type area 512t. When the value of the second notification counter 512e is "35" and the type of the variation pattern in the hold command is "off", it is determined that the execution of the notification effect is "absent", and the notification effect is As a type, "00" is set in the second notification type area 512t.

  In the present embodiment, since the types of notification effects in the first to third notification effects are individually set, the degree of expectation suggested in the notification effects to be executed later is executed first. There is a possibility that it is lower than the degree of expectation suggested by the announcement production. On the other hand, when the degree of expectation indicated by the type of notice effect in the second notice effect selected in step S2005 is lower than the degree of expectation indicated by the type of notice effect in the first notice effect, the MPU 51 performs the second notice. The type of the notification effect in the effect may be set to the same as the type of the notification effect in the first notification effect. That is, the MPU 51 may set the type of notification effect so that the degree of expectation suggested by the notification effect performed later is equal to or higher than the degree of expectation suggested by the notification effect performed first.

<Step S2006>
In step S2006, it is determined whether there is a third notification effect timing. Specifically, the MPU 51 performs a notification effect (the third time the predetermined timing is determined) based on the notification effect table (see FIG. 21A) and the effect type determined in step S1826. Hereinafter, it is determined whether or not there is a third notification effect. Here, if it is determined that there is a third notification effect at the third timing (S2006: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2007, and if it is determined that there is no third notification effect at the third timing ( S2006: No), the process proceeds to step S2008.

<Step S2007>
In step S2007, a process of lottery the presence or absence and the type of the third notification effect is executed. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines the presence / absence and type of notification effect based on the notification type table (FIG. 21B) and the value of the third notification counter 512f. Here, if it is determined that the notification effect is present, the third notification operation flag 512m is set to ON, and the type of the notification effect is stored in the third notification type area 512u. For example, based on the notification type table of FIG. 21B, when the value of the third notification counter 512 f is “40” and the type of the variation pattern in the hold command is “big hit”, the notification effect is executed. Is determined to be "present", the type of notification effect is determined to be a red notification of "03", and the type of the notification effect is set in the third notification type area 512u. If the value of the third notification counter 512 f is “55” and the type of the variation pattern in the hold command is “off”, it is determined that the execution of the notification effect is “absent”, and the notification effect is As the type, “00” is set in the third notification type area 512 u.

  Further, similarly to the step S2005, in the step S2007, the MPU 51 indicates the degree of expectation indicated by the type of the notification effect in the third notification effect selected in the step S2007 is the type of the notification effect in the second notification effect. When it is lower than the expected degree to show, the type of the notice effect in the third notice effect may be set to the same as the type of the notice effect in the second notice effect. That is, the MPU 51 may set the type of notification effect so that the degree of expectation suggested by the notification effect performed later is equal to or higher than the degree of expectation suggested by the notification effect performed first.

<Step S2008>
In step S2008, it is determined whether or not the notification effect has been set for the game run. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines that there is a notification effect when at least one of the notification operation flags 512k, 512l, and 512m is on. Here, when it is determined that the notification effect is present (S2008: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2009, and when it is determined that the notification effect is not present (S2008: No), the notification setting process is ended.

  As described above, in the steps S2002 to S2008, based on the values of the first notification counter 512d to the third notification counter 512f and the notification type table (refer to FIG. 21B), the notification effects at each notification timing of each effect are The existence and type of execution are determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 21C, in the case where the effect type is effect Y2 including two notification timings, “01” and “02” may be selected for each notification timing. is there. Also, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), in the case where it is the effect Z5 including the three notification timings, “01”, “02”, and “03” are selected for each notification timing. There is something to be done. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21E, even if the effect type is effect Z5 including three notification timings, “00”, “01”, and “00” are selected for each notification timing. The announcement effect may not be executed at the first and third notification timings.

<Step S2009>
By the way, in the gaming machine 10, when the notification effect is performed, the player operates the operation button 22 while expecting the color arrangement contents of the notification image displayed after the operation of the operation button 22. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, as described below, it is possible to further enhance the player's willingness to play by enhancing the degree of attention to the game and the interest of the game in the notice effect. . Specifically, in step S2009, when the notification image displayed after the operation of the operation button 22 is a notification image with a high degree of expectation, a special notification image for suggesting that effect in advance is displayed for the notification effect. A special notification setting process is performed to set the presence / absence and the execution timing of the special notification effect to be caused.

  Here, an example of the special notification setting process performed in step S2009 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, as long as the same function as the special notification setting process can be achieved, the specific content of the processing procedure is not limited to the aspect described here.

<Step S2201>
In step S2201, a process for determining the presence or absence of the execution of the special notification effect in the game corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command to be processed is executed. Specifically, the ROM 511 previously stores a special notification effect table (see FIG. 21F) used to determine the presence or absence of the special notification effect. Then, the MPU 51 determines the presence or absence of the execution of the special notification effect based on the value of the special effect counter 512g and the special notification effect table.

  For example, when the type of change pattern of the hold command corresponding to the game play is a big hit, when the special effect counter 512g is 0 to 79, the special notification effect is determined to be "present", and the special effect counter 512g is In the case of 80 to 99, the special notification effect is determined to be "none". On the other hand, when the type of the variation pattern of the hold command corresponding to the game play is "off", when the special effect counter 512g is 0 to 79, the special notification effect is determined to "none", and the special effect counter 512g is In the case of 80 to 99, the special notification effect is determined to be "present". That is, the special notification effect is executed with a high probability as the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning is higher. Also, as another example in which the special notification effect is executed with a higher probability as the degree of expectation of the jackpot win is higher, for example, in the special notification effect table, the execution probability of the special notification effect when the variation pattern is "03" The relationship between the value of the special effect counter 512g and the presence or absence of the special notification effect may be determined so that the execution probability of the special notification effect is the lowest when "01" is the highest.

<Step S2202>
In step S2202, when it is determined that the special notification effect is present (S2202: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2203, and when it is determined that the special notification effect is not present (S2202: No), the special notification The setting process ends.

<Step S2203>
In step S2203, the presence or absence of execution of the third notification effect is determined. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines that the execution of the third notification effect is "present" when the third notification operation flag 512m is on. When it is determined that the execution of the third notification effect is "Yes" (S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2204, and it is determined that the execution of the third notification effect is "No". In the case (S2203: No), the process proceeds to step S2231.

<Step S2204>
In step S2204, it is determined based on the third notification type area 512u whether or not the jackpot winning expectation is equal to or greater than a predetermined expectation. In the present embodiment, when "03" is set in the third notification type area 512u, the MPU 51 determines that the jackpot winning expectation is equal to or higher than the specific expectation. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the red notification with the highest degree of expectation is performed, but the specific expectation is obtained when the third notification type area 512 u is either “02” or “03”. It may be determined that it is more than one degree.

<Step S2205>
In step S2205, a lottery process is performed to determine whether a special notification effect (hereinafter referred to as the third special notification effect) for the third notification effect is to be executed. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines the presence or absence of the third special notification effect based on the value of the first special counter 512h and the special notification effect table (see FIG. 21F). For example, if the value of the first special counter 512h is "40" and the type of the variation pattern in the hold command is "big hit" based on the special notification presentation table of FIG. It is determined that the execution of the notification effect is "present". In addition, even when the type of fluctuation pattern in the hold command is "losing", execution of the third special notification effect is "presence" with a preset probability that the value of the first special counter 512h becomes "80 to 99". It may be determined that

<Step S2206>
In step S2206, when it is determined that the third special notification effect is to be executed in step S2205 (S2206: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2207, and it is determined that the third special notification effect is not performed ( S2206: No), the process proceeds to step S2231.

<Step S2207>
In step S2207, the third special notification flag 512p indicating whether the third special notification effect is performed is set to ON, and the special notification setting process ends. That is, even when a plurality of announcement effects are executed in one game, if it is determined that the special announcement effect is executed in the third announcement effect, another second announcement effect and the first notification The special notification effect is not executed in the effect.

<Step S2231>
In step S2231, the presence or absence of execution of the second notification effect is determined. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines that the execution of the second notification effect is "present" when the second notification operation flag 5121 is on. Then, if it is determined that the execution of the second notification effect is "Yes" (S2231: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2232, and it is determined that the execution of the second notification effect is "No". In the case (S2231: No), the process proceeds to step S2261.

<Step S2232>
In step S 2232, based on the second notification type area 512 t, it is determined whether the jackpot winning expectation is equal to or greater than a predetermined expectation. In the present embodiment, when “03” is set in the second notification type area 512 t, the MPU 51 determines that the degree of expectation is equal to or higher than the specific expectation. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the red notification with the highest degree of expectation is performed, but the specific expectation is obtained when the second notification type area 512 t is either “02” or “03”. It may be determined that it is more than one degree.

  Further, the specific expectation as the judgment index in the step S2204 may be different from the specific expectation as the judgment index in the step S2232. For example, in step S2204, it is determined whether "03" is set in the third notification type area 512u, and in step S2232, whether "02" is set in the second notification type area 512t. May be determined.

<Step S2233>
In step S2233, a lottery process is performed to determine whether a special notification effect (hereinafter referred to as a second special notification effect) for the second notification effect is to be executed. Specifically, the MPU 51 acquires the value of the second special counter 512i, and based on the value of the special effect counter 512g and the special notification effect table (see FIG. 21F), Determine the presence or absence. For example, if the value of the second special counter 512i is "40" and the type of fluctuation pattern in the hold command is "big hit" based on the special notification presentation table of FIG. It is determined that the execution of the notification effect is "present".

  Thus, in the special notification setting process, the second notification effect is determined if the presence or absence of the special notification effect in the third notification effect is determined first, and the special notification effect is determined not to be executed in the third notification effect. The presence or absence of the special notification effect in the notification effect is determined. Furthermore, when it is determined that the special notification effect is not performed in both the third notification effect and the second notification effect, it is determined that the special notification effect is performed in the first notification effect. Here, as shown in FIG. 21F, the special notification effect is executed with a higher probability than in the case where the result of the jackpot lottery is the jackpot (80%) and the case where it is the out-of-order (20%) It is determined that Therefore, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the probability that the special notification effect is executed is the highest in the third notification effect and the lowest in the first notification effect. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when a plurality of the notification effects are executed in one game cycle, the special notification effect in the notification effect whose execution time is later as the expectation degree is higher among the plurality of the notification effects. Will be executed.

  The special notification effect may be determined to be executed with a probability of at least 50% when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, although the case where the probability of execution of the special notification effect is different from the case of being a big hit and the case of being out of two cases is described as an example, for example, the special notification for each fluctuation pattern The probability of execution of the effect may be set. In this case, when the expectation of the big hit in correspondence with the fluctuation pattern is high, the fluctuation pattern and the special announcement effect so that the probability of the execution of the special notification effect is higher than when the expectation of the big hit is low. The relationship with whether or not to execute is preset.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the case where the determination (S2201) of the presence or absence of the execution of the special notification effect and the determination (S2203 to S2263) of the display timing of the second special notification image 345 are individually performed. On the other hand, the MPU 51 simultaneously determines the presence or absence of the execution of the special notification effect and the display timing of the second special notification image 345 based on, for example, the special notification effect table and the special execution counter 512y shown in FIG. May be Also in this case, it is determined that the second special notification image 345 is displayed in the notification effect whose execution timing is later as the expectation of the jackpot winning is higher (in the case of the jackpot than in the case of the jackpot).

<Step S2234>
In step S2234, if it is determined that the second special notification effect is to be executed in step S2233 (S2234: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2235, and it is determined that the second special notification effect is not performed ( S2234: No), the process proceeds to step S2261.

<Step S2235>
In step S2235, the second special notification flag 512o indicating the presence or absence of execution of the second special notification effect is set to ON, and the special notification setting process ends. That is, when it is determined that the special notification effect is performed in the second notification effect, the special notification effect is not performed in the first notification effect.

<Step S2261>
In step S2261, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is performed at the first notification timing. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines that the execution of the first notification effect is "present" when the first notification operation flag 512k is on. Then, when it is determined that the execution of the first notification effect is "Yes" (S2261: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2262, and it is determined that the execution of the first notification effect is "No". In the case (S2261: No), the special notification setting process ends. That is, even if it is determined that the special notification effect is to be performed in step S2202, it is determined that the second special notification effect and the third special notification effect are not performed, and the first notification operation is performed in step S2261. If it is determined that the flag 512k is off, the special notification effect is not performed.

<Step S2262>
In step S2262, based on the first notification type area 512s, it is determined whether a red notification in which the expectation of the jackpot win is equal to or greater than the predetermined expectation is set. Specifically, when “03” is set in the first notification type area 512 s, the MPU 51 determines that the degree of expectation is equal to or higher than the specific expectation. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the red notification with the highest degree of expectation is performed, but the specific expectation is obtained when the first notification type area 512s is either “02” or “03”. It may be determined that it is more than one degree.

<Step S2263>
In step S2263, a first special notification flag 512n indicating that a special notification effect for the first notification effect (hereinafter referred to as the first special notification effect) is to be performed is set to ON, and the special notification setting process ends. Do. In the same manner as step S2205 or S2233, the special notification timing lottery may be executed, and the presence or absence of the execution of the first special notification effect may be determined by the lottery.

  As described above, in the special notification setting process, the game times for which the expectation of the jackpot win is equal to or higher than the specific expectation set in advance are determined at the predetermined probability defined in the special notification effect table (FIG. 21F). A setting process for executing special notification effects is performed. Further, the probability of being determined to execute the special notification in the special notification timing lottery executed in the step S2203 and the step S2233 may be different. For example, the special notification effect table used in the steps S2201, S2203 and S2233 is set individually.

[Notification production processing]
Subsequently, an example of the notification effect process executed in step S1708 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17) will be described with reference to FIG. In the notice effect process, a process for performing notice effect or special notice effect for displaying a notice image or a special notice image is executed based on the setting contents in the notice setting process or the special notice setting process. In addition, in the ROM 611 of the display control device 6, an image such as a notification operation start image 343, a first special notification image 344, a second special notification image 345, and a notification result image 346 displayed on the symbol display portion 341 in the notification effect. A plurality of types (see FIGS. 24 and 25) are stored, and the MPU 61 can display these various images on the symbol display portion 341. The image displayed in the notice effect or the special notice effect may be a moving image. Further, the notice effect or the special notice effect may include, in addition to the image display by the symbol display unit 341, sound reproduction by the speaker 26, lighting control by the electric decoration unit 27, and the like.

<Step S2300>
In step S2300, it is determined whether or not notification effect is to be executed in the game run. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines to execute the notification effect when at least one of the first notification operation flag 512k to the third notification operation flag 512m is on. Here, when it is determined that the notification effect is to be executed (S2300: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2301, and when it is determined that the notification effect is not to be executed (S2300: No), the notification effect process ends.

<Step S2301>
In step S2301, it is determined whether or not a special notification effect is to be executed in the game run. Specifically, when at least one of the first special notification flag 512 n to the third special notification flag 512 p is on, the MPU 51 determines to execute the special notification effect. Here, if it is determined that the special notification effect is to be executed (S2301: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2302, and if it is determined that the special notification effect is not to be executed (S2301: No), the process proceeds to step S2306 Do.

<Step S2302>
In step S2302, it is determined whether it is the display timing (first timing) of the first special notification image 344 set in advance as an image for suggesting (noticing) that a special notification effect is to be executed. Specifically, the display timing of the first special notification image 344 is a timing after the elapse of the first display standby time set in advance from the start of the symbol variation display. In particular, the display timing of the first special notification image 344 is a timing before the start of the operation effective period in the first notification effect.

  The MPU 51 can determine the timing at which the display fluctuation pattern is transmitted in step S1828 as the timing of the start of the fluctuation display. Specifically, the MPU 51 resets the elapsed time counter 512 j to 0 in the step S 1828, and thereafter determines the elapsed time after the start of the fluctuation display based on the elapsed time counter 512 j updated in the step S 1704, It is possible to determine whether or not the display timing has arrived. Here, if it is determined that it is the display timing of the first special notification image 344 (S2302: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2303, and it is determined that it is not the display timing of the first special notification image 344 (S2302: No) ), The process proceeds to step S2304.

<Step S2303>
In step S 2303, the first special notification image 344 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6. Here, the MPU 51 that executes processing for causing the display control device 6 to execute such display is an example of the display processing means. Thereby, the player can recognize that the special notification effect is performed in the game run. FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (D) show an example of notification effects when the special notification effect is not executed, and FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (D) show special notification. An example of the notification effect when the effect is executed is shown.

  Specifically, in a normal notification effect in which a special notification effect is not executed, symbol variation display starts as shown in FIG. 24 (A), and after reaching a reach state as shown in FIG. 24 (B), FIG. As shown in (C), a notification operation start image 343 is displayed. Then, when the operation button 22 is operated, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), a notification result image 346 suggesting the expectation of the big hit is displayed. At this time, the notification result image 346 is an image that indicates the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning in the game round.

  On the other hand, when the special announcement effect is executed together with the announcement effect, as shown in FIG. 25A, the first special announcement image 344 is displayed at a preset timing such as the timing when the symbol variation display starts. Ru. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25A, the first special notification image 344 is an image to which an information (× mark) indicating that the operation timing has not arrived is added to the image representing the operation button 22. It is. In addition, as long as the first special notification image 344 is an image that suggests that the second special notification image 345 is eventually displayed, the aspect thereof is not limited thereto, and is, for example, an image including a character image or a message. May be In addition, instead of the display of the first special notification image 344 or together with the display of the first special notification image 344, the speaker 26 may notify in advance by voice that the special notification effect is to be executed, or You may notify in advance by the lighting mode of the illumination part 27. FIG.

<Step S2304>
In step S2304, it is determined whether it is the display timing (second timing) of the second special notification image 345 set in advance. Specifically, the display timing of the second special notification image 345 is a timing after the elapse of the second display standby time preset from the start of the fluctuation display, and at least the display of the notification operation start image 343 in the notification effect (step S2308) and timing before the start of the effective operation period of the operation button 22 (step S2309).

  The MPU 51 can also determine the elapsed time after the start of the variable display, based on the elapsed time counter 512 j as in the case of step S 2302, also for the display timing. Further, the display timing may be timing after a lapse of a preset time from the display of the first special notification image 344. Here, if it is determined that it is the display timing of the second special notification image 345 (S2304: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2305, and it is determined that it is not the display timing of the second special notification image 345 (S2304: No) ), The process proceeds to step S2306.

<Step S2305>
In step S2305, a second special notification image 345 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6. Here, the MPU 51 that executes processing for causing the display control device 6 to execute such display is an example of the display processing means. Thereby, the player can recognize that the timing at which the special notification effect is executed in the gaming round has come. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25B, the second special notification image 345 is an image in which the information (x mark) indicating that the operation timing is not present is deleted from the first special notification image 344. In addition, the second special notification image 345 is an image different from the first special notification image 344, and the mode is limited to this as long as it is an image indicating that the jackpot winning probability is high in the notification effect. For example, it may be an image including a character image or a message. Note that, instead of the display of the second special notification image 345, or along with the display of the second special notification image 345, the speaker 26 may notify by voice that the timing at which the special notification effect is to be performed has come. Or you may notify by the lighting mode of the electrical decoration part 27. FIG.

  Further, as another embodiment, the MPU 51 may display the second special notification image 345 in the step S2305 without displaying the first special notification image 344 with the probability set in advance in the step S2303. . As a result, since the second special notification image 345 may be displayed suddenly, it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game and to enhance the interest of the game.

<Step S2306>
In step S2306, it is determined whether the notification start timing of the notification effect corresponding to the flag determined to be on in step S2300 among the first notification operation flag 512k to the third notification operation flag 512m has arrived. Specifically, in the notification operation execution table (see FIG. 21A) stored in the ROM 511, the type of notification effect is the start standby time from the start of the variable display in the symbol display portion 341 to the start of the notification effect. It is stored for each. Then, in step S2306, it is determined that the start timing of the notification effect has arrived when the start waiting time corresponding to the type of the notification effect has elapsed since the start of the variable display in the symbol display section 341. The MPU 51 can determine the elapsed time after the start of the variable display, based on the elapsed time counter 512j, as in steps S2302 and S2304. Here, when the start timing of the notification effect has come (S2306: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2307, and when the start timing of the notification effect has not come (S2306: No), The notification effect process ends.

<Step S2307>
In step S2307, it is determined whether reception of the operation of the operation button 22 in the notification effect has been started according to whether the notification reception start flag 512q is on. The notice reception start flag 512 q is a flag indicating whether the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has started, and is set to on in step S 2310 described later, and set to off in step S 2 374 described later. Here, when the acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 in the notice effect has been started (S2307: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2370, and the acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 in the notice effect is not started In the case (S2307: No), the process proceeds to step S2308.

<Step S2308>
In step S2308, it is determined based on the button display flag 512r whether or not the notification operation start image 343 for prompting the user to operate the operation button 22 in the notification effect has been displayed. The button display flag 512r is a flag indicating whether or not acceptance of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started, and is set to on in step S2309 described later, and set to off in step S2374 described later. Here, if it is determined that the notification operation start image 343 has been displayed (S2308: Yes), the notification effect processing is ended, and if it is determined that the notification operation start image 343 has not been displayed (S2308: No) ), The process proceeds to step S2309.

<Step S2309>
In step S2309, by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6, the notice operation start image 343 corresponding to the type of the notice effect is displayed on the symbol display portion 341, and the operation after the notice operation start image 343 is effective. Display an image such as a bar or numerical value indicating the length of the period. In step S2309, a button display flag 512r indicating the presence or absence of display of the notification operation start image 343 is set to on.

  The notification operation start image 343 includes an operation button image corresponding to the operation button 22 and a message prompting the button operation, as shown in FIG. 24 (C) or 25 (C). The notification operation start image 343 is not limited to this as long as the image can prompt the operation of the operation button 22. For example, the notification operation start image 343 is a character image, a message image prompting the operation, or a blank message frame image It may be. Further, instead of the display of the notification operation start image 343 or together with the display of the notification operation start image 343, the operation start timing of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice by the speaker 26, or the lighting of the illumination portion 27 You may notify by an aspect.

  Specifically, in the first notification type area 512s, the second notification type area 512t, or the third notification type area 512u, the type of notification effect is set in step S2003, S2005, or S2007. Then, the MPU 51 sets the notification operation start image preset according to the type of notification effect corresponding to the flag determined to be on in step S2300 among the first notification operation flag 512k to the third notification operation flag 512m. 343 is displayed. For example, when the first notification operation flag 512k is on, a notification operation start image 343 corresponding to the type of notification effect set in the first notification type area 512s is displayed. Note that a notification operation start image 343 common to a plurality of types of notification effects may be used.

  Further, after execution of the step S2309, the MPU 51 displays an image so that the remaining time in the image showing the operation valid period decreases when it is judged that the operation of the operation button 22 is not performed in step S2372 described later. Change. Thereby, the player can grasp the operation effective period of the operation button 22.

<Step S2310>
Then, in step S2310, a notification reception start flag 512q indicating the presence or absence of the operation reception start of the operation button 22 in the notification operation effect is set to ON. Thus, when the notification effect process is executed next, the process proceeds to step S2370 in step S2307. The notification reception start flag 512 q is set to off in step S 2374 described later.

<Step S2370>
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2307 that the operation acceptance of the operation button 22 has been started, in the subsequent step S2370, it is determined whether it is within the operation valid period of the operation button 22. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) set in advance for each type of the notification effect. Then, the MPU 51 counts elapsed time after the notification operation start image 343 is displayed, and determines that it is within the operation effective period when the effective waiting time has not elapsed. Here, if it is not within the operation effective period (S2370: No), the process proceeds to step S2371, and if it is within the operation effective period (S2370: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2372.

<Step S2371>
In step S2371, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 6, whereby the display of the notification operation start image 343 in the symbol display portion 341 is erased and made non-display. Thereby, the player recognizes the end of the operation valid period. When the second special notification image 345 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341, the second special notification image in the symbol display portion 341 is transmitted by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6 in the step S2371. Clear and hide 345 displays.

<Step S2372>
On the other hand, in step S2372, it is determined whether the operation button 22 has been operated. Specifically, when the operation of the operation button 22 is detected in step S1701, it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (S2372: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2373 in order to reflect the operation of the operation button 22 in the effect. When it is determined that the operation button 22 is not operated (S2372: No), the notification effect process is ended.

<Step S2373>
Then, in step S2373, by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6, a notification effect control process for causing the symbol display portion 341 to display the notification result image 346 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 22 is executed. Moreover, in the said step S2373, the display of the 2nd special notification image 345 in the symbol display part 341 is erase | eliminated and it becomes non-display.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24 (D) or FIG. 25 (D), the notification result image 346 is an image in which a message is displayed by a balloon on the character. In particular, the notification result image 346 shown in FIG. 24 (D) is white (or blue, green) whose background color is low in the expectation of jackpot winning, and the notification result image 346 shown in FIG. 25 (D) is The background color is red with the highest expectation of jackpot winning. The display of the notification result image 346 ends after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the notification result image 346 may be, for example, a character image or the like. Furthermore, instead of the notification result image 346 or together with the display of the notification result image 346, the notification result may be notified by voice by the speaker 26, or may be notified by the lighting mode of the lighting unit 27. .

  Here, in the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, when the second special notification image 345 is not displayed before the operation of the operation button 22, The notification result image 346 is displayed according to the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning of the game round concerned (see FIG. 24D).

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, as described above, the second special notification image 345 is displayed in advance with a probability set in advance when the expectation of the jackpot win is equal to or higher than the specific expectation set in advance. It will be. That is, the second special notification image 345 is not displayed when the degree of expectation of the jackpot win is less than the specific degree of expectation. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (C), when the second special notification image 345 is displayed before the operation of the operation button 22, it is shown in FIG. 25 (D). As described above, the notification result image 346 corresponding to the case where the expectation of the jackpot winning of the game time is equal to or greater than the predetermined expectation is displayed.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the first special notification image 344 is displayed, a notification result image 346 with a high expectation of a big hit is necessarily displayed in the notification effect, and the timing is the second special notification image. Suggested by the indication of 345. Therefore, since the player also pays attention to whether or not the first special notification image 344 and the second special notification image 345 are displayed at the time of the notification effect, the player's attention to the game is increased. It is possible to increase the variation of the game and enhance the interest.

<Step S2374>
In step S2374, the notification acceptance start flag 512q and the button display flag 512r used in the notification effect process are set to OFF.

<Step S2375>
In step S2375, it is determined whether it is the end of the first notification effect. Specifically, when the first notification operation flag 512k is on at the time of execution of step S2375, it is determined that the first notification effect has ended. Here, if it is determined that the first notification effect is ended (step S2375: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2376, and if it is determined that the first notification effect is not ended (step S2375: No) The process proceeds to step S2377.

<Step S2376>
In step S2376, the first notification operation flag 512k and the first special notification flag 512n are set to OFF.

<Step S2377>
In step S2377, it is determined whether it is the end of the second notification effect. Specifically, when the second notification operation flag 5121 is on at the time of execution of the step S2377, it is determined that the second notification effect has ended. Here, when it is determined that the second notification effect is ended (step S2377: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2378, and when it is determined that the second notification effect is not ended (step S2377: No) The process proceeds to step S2379.

<Step S2378>
In step S2378, the second notification operation flag 512l and the second special notification flag 512o are set to OFF.

<Step S2379>
If it is determined in steps S2375 and S2377 that the first notification effect and the second notification effect are not ended, the third notification effect is ended. Therefore, in step S2379, the third notification operation flag 512m and the third special notification flag 512p are set to off.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the player has not only the contents of the notification result image 346 at the time of the operation of the operation button 22 in the notification effect, but also the first special notification image 344 and the second special notification image in the notification effect. Since the display of 345 will be focused, the degree of attention to the game is increased and the interest of the game is also increased.

  In particular, in the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit, the third notification effect is better than the first notification effect and the second notification effect, There is a high possibility that the type of notification effect will be the highest expectation red notification. Therefore, in the third notification effect executed immediately before the symbol variation display is finished and the lottery result is displayed, the player is expected to display an image having a high expectation of a big hit as the notification result image 346. Do. Therefore, it is possible to create a game that the second special notification image 345 is displayed as late as possible after the first special notification image 344 is displayed before the start of the first notification operation. The interest of gaming increases.

  In addition, since the reliability of the special notification effect may decrease if the special notification effect is frequently performed, for example, the presence or absence of the special notification effect is determined based on a preset probability. It may be controlled not to be executed more than a preset frequency. For example, after the special announcement effect is executed, the special announcement effect may be controlled so as not to be executed during a preset game cycle.

[Other embodiments]
Hereinafter, another embodiment of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention will be described. In the other embodiments described below, the description of the same configuration as that of the gaming machine 10 described in the first embodiment is omitted. The configurations and the processing functions of the first embodiment and the other embodiments described below can be selected and combined arbitrarily.

Second Embodiment
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment, specifically, when the expectation of the jackpot is greater than or equal to the specific expectation in steps S2204, S2232, and S2262 of the special notification setting process (see FIG. 22), specifically, the third notification type In the case where “03” is recorded as the notification type in the area 512 u, the second notification type area 512 t, and the first notification type area 512 s, the case has been described where there is a possibility that the special notification effect is performed.

  On the other hand, if the degree of expectation corresponding to the notice image displayed in the notice effect is higher than the degree of expectation suggested by another effect performed before the notice effect in the game turn, the predetermined degree is determined. The special notification effect may be executed with the probability of. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the special notice setting process according to the present embodiment.

<Step S2601>
In step S 2601, the expectation corresponding to the notice image displayed in the notice effect in the game turn is higher than the expectation degree suggested in another effect performed before the notice effect in the game turn Determine if the degree is high.

  Specifically, in step S 2601, the MPU 51 is the jackpot indicated by the notification result image 346 in the second notification effect, which is the previous expectation of the jackpot election suggested by the notification result image 346 in the third notification effect. It is determined whether or not it is above the expectation of winning. For example, the MPU 51 determines whether the value of the third notification type area 512u is equal to or greater than the value of the second notification type area 512t. Here, if it is determined that the degree of expectation suggested in the third notification effect is equal to or higher than the degree of expectation suggested in the second notification effect (S2601: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2205, and the third time If it is determined that the degree of expectation suggested by the notification effect of is less than the degree of expectation suggested by the second notification effect (S2601: No), the process proceeds to step S2231.

<Step S2602>
In step S2602, the expectation of the jackpot election suggested by the notification result image 346 in the second notification production is equal to or higher than the expectation of the jackpot selection suggested by the notification result image 346 in the first notification production that is one before. Determine if it is or not. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines whether the value of the second notification type area 512t is equal to or greater than the value of the first notification type area 512s. Here, if it is determined that the degree of expectation suggested in the second notification effect is equal to or higher than the degree of expectation suggested in the first notification effect (S2602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2233, and the second time If it is determined that the degree of expectation suggested by the notification effect of is less than the degree of expectation suggested by the first notification effect (S2602: No), the process proceeds to step S2261.

  That is, in the lottery process whether or not to execute the special notification effect, the expectation of the jackpot election suggested by the notification result image 346 in the third (second) notification effect is the second before (the first time) It is performed on condition that it is more than the expectation degree of the jackpot winning which the notification result image 346 in the notification production | presentation in) shows. Therefore, the special notification effect may be executed when the expectation of the big hit is higher than that of the previous notification result image 346, and the special notification is produced when the expectation of the big hit is lower than that of the previous notification result 346. The presentation will not be performed. Therefore, by displaying the second special notification image, it is possible to allow the player to recognize that the expectation of the jackpot winning indicated in the notification effect has been ranked up, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the special notification effect. .

  In the present embodiment, the special notification effect is executed when the expectation of the big hit is higher than that of the previous notification result image 346. However, the present invention is not limited to the display of the notification result image 346. If a display image indicates the expectation of the jackpot win in any display image, a special notification effect is produced with a predetermined probability when the notification result image 346 higher than the expectation of the jackpot win suggested by the display image is displayed. May be performed.

  For example, in a continuous hitting operation effect or long press operation effect that displays an effect result image that indicates the expectation of the lottery result of the lottery process, it suggests an expectation higher than the expectation of the jackpot win indicated by the type of the effect result image. When the notification result image 346 is displayed, the special notification effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. Furthermore, in this case, the MPU 51 is expected to have a high expectation of jackpot winning of the background image displayed on the symbol display portion 341 at the time of displaying the first special notification image or the second special notification image. It may be changed to a background image that suggests.

  In addition, in the hold effect that displays the hold image that indicates the degree of expectation of the lottery result of the lottery process, the degree of expectation of the big hit shown by the color of the notice hold image displayed corresponding to the game time as the notification result image 346 When a higher degree of expectation is displayed, the special notification effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. Furthermore, in this case, the MPU 51 is more likely to win the jackpot of the color of the preview image displayed on the symbol display 341 at the time of displaying the first special notification image or the second special notification image. May be changed to a high color.

  In addition, in a background image effect that displays on the display unit a background image that indicates the degree of expectation of the lottery result of the lottery process, the type (the weather in the above example) of the background image of the variation display area 342 of the target game When a notification result image 346 indicating an expectation higher than the expectation of the jackpot win is displayed, the special notification effect may be executed at a predetermined probability. Furthermore, in this case, the MPU 51 has a background image having a higher expectation for jackpot than the current background image displayed on the symbol display portion 341 at the time of displaying the first special notification image or the second special notification image. It may be changed to an image.

  Furthermore, when each of the steps S2601, S2602, and S2262 is performed, each of the steps S2204, S2232, and S2262 in the first embodiment may be performed. That is, in the special notice setting process, the expectation degree corresponding to the notice image displayed in the notice effect is more than the expectation degree suggested by another effect executed before the notice effect in the game round. In addition to whether or not the degree of expectation is high, as described in the first embodiment, the specific degree of expectation in which the degree of expectation corresponding to the notice image displayed in the notice effect in the game turn is set in advance It may be determined whether or not it is above. Thereby, the expectation degree corresponding to the notice image displayed in the notice effect in the game time is higher than the expectation degree in the notice effect of the previous time, and the notice effect is displayed in the game time When the degree of expectation corresponding to the notice image is equal to or greater than a predetermined degree of expectation, the special notice process is executed with the predetermined probability for the game number.

Third Embodiment
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the configuration in which one first special notification image 344 may be displayed in one game cycle has been described as an example. In this embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of first special notification images 344 may be displayed in one game session will be described.

  Specifically, in the special notification setting process (see FIG. 22) according to the first embodiment, the third special notification flag 512p or the second special notification flag 512o is set to ON in the step S2207 or the step S2235. In this case, the special notification setting process ends. That is, in the first embodiment, a plurality of flags among the first special notification flag 512n, the second special notification flag 512o, and the third special notification flag 512p corresponding to a plurality of notification operations in one game time It is set to ON and special notification effects are not executed multiple times.

  On the other hand, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the special notice setting process according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special notification setting process according to the present embodiment, the process proceeds to step S2231 after the end of step S2207, and the process proceeds to step S2261 after the end of step S2235.

<Steps S2701 to S2702>
If it is determined in step S2262 that the first notification type area 512s is "03" (if the expectation of the jackpot win suggested by the first notification effect is equal to or higher than the specific expectation), the step is performed. The processes after S2701 are executed. Specifically, in step S2701, a lottery is performed to determine whether to execute the first special notification effect in the first notification effect in the same manner as in step S2205 or step S2233, and in step S2702 according to the lottery result Processing branches. That is, when it is determined to execute the first special notification effect (S2702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2263, and when it is not determined to execute the first special notification effect (S2702: No) The special notification setting process ends. As described above, in the special notice setting process according to the present embodiment, a plurality of flags may be simultaneously turned on among the first special notice flag 512 n to the third special notice flag 512 p.

  And FIG.28 and FIG.29 is a flowchart which shows an example of the notification production process which concerns on this embodiment. In the notification effect process according to the present embodiment, steps S2801 to S2812 are executed instead of steps S2302 to S2305 in the special notification effect process (see FIG. 23) according to the first embodiment. Further, steps S2901, S2902 and S2903 are respectively executed after the steps S2376, S2378 and S2379.

<Step S2701>
In step S 2701, by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6, the first special notification image 344 has the same number as the number of flags set to ON among the first special notification flag 512 n to the third special notification flag 512 p. Is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. Here, FIG. 30A is a view showing a display example of the plurality of first special notification images 344. As shown in FIG. More specifically, FIG. 30A shows an example in which all of the first special notification flag 512n to the third special notification flag 512p are set to ON, and three first special notification images 344 are displayed. It is done. More specifically, in the symbol display portion 341, the first special notification image 344 on the right is the first notification effect, the first special notification image 344 in the center is the second notification effect, and the first special notification image 344 on the left It corresponds to the third announcement effect. For example, when one or two of the first special notification flag 512 n to the third special notification flag 512 p are set to ON, one or two second special notification images 345 are left-justified. Is displayed.

<Step S2702>
In step S 2702, it is determined whether it is the display timing of the second special notification image 345. Specifically, the display timing of the second special notification image 345 is a timing after a lapse of a preset time from the start of the fluctuation display, and at least for the first to third notification effects of the notification operation start image 343. This timing is prior to the display (step S2308) and the start of the effective operation period of the operation button 22 (step S2309). That is, when the notification effect is executed three times in one game, the number of times it is determined that it is the display timing of the second special notification image 345 in step S2702 is also three times. Here, if it is determined that it is the display timing of the second special notification image 345 (S2702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2703, and it is determined that it is not the display timing of the second special notification image 345 (S2702: No) ), The process proceeds to step S2306.

<Step S2703>
In step S2703, it is determined whether the first special notification flag 512n indicating the presence or absence of the execution of the special notification effect in the first notification effect is set to ON (execution present). Here, if it is determined that the first special notification flag 512n is on (S2703: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2704, and it is determined that the first special notification flag 512n is not on (S2703: No) The process proceeds to step S2705.

<Step S2704>
In step S2704, by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6, a first special notification image 344 corresponding to the first notification effect among the first special notification image 344 displayed in the symbol display portion 341 in the step S2702. Is hidden, and the second special notification image 345 is displayed at that position. That is, the first special notification image 344 corresponding to the first notification effect is changed to the second special notification image 345 before the operation start timing of the operation button 22 in the first notification effect.

<Step S2705>
In step S2705, it is determined whether the second special notification flag 512o indicating the presence or absence of the execution of the special notification effect in the second notification effect is set to ON (execution is present). Here, if it is determined that the second special notification flag 512o is on (S2705: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2706, and it is determined that the second special notification flag 512o is not on (S2705: No) The process proceeds to step S2707.

<Step S2706>
In step S2706, by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6, a first special notification image 344 corresponding to the second notification effect in the first special notification image 344 displayed in the symbol display portion 341 in the step S2702. Is hidden, and the second special notification image 345 is displayed at that position. That is, the first special notification image 344 corresponding to the second notification effect is changed to the second special notification image 345 before the operation start timing of the operation button 22 in the second notification effect.

<Step S2707>
In step S2707, it is determined whether the third special notification flag 512p indicating the presence or absence of the execution of the special notification effect in the third notification effect is set to ON (execution is present). Here, if it is determined that the third special notification flag 512p is on (S2707: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2708, and it is determined that the third special notification flag 512p is not on (S2707: No) The process proceeds to step S2306.

<Step S2708>
In step S2708, by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6, a first special notification image 344 corresponding to the third notification effect in the first special notification image 344 displayed in the symbol display portion 341 in the step S2702. Is hidden, and the second special notification image 345 is displayed at that position. That is, the first special notification image 344 corresponding to the third notification effect is changed to the second special notification image 345 before the operation start timing of the operation button 22 in the third notification effect.

  The second special notification image 345 displayed in steps S2703 to S2708 is not hidden in steps S2371 and S2373, and is individually hidden in any of steps S2901 to S2903.

<Step S2901>
Specifically, when the first notification effect is finished (S2375: Yes), after step S2376, in step S2901, the display command is transmitted to the display control device 6 to display the first displayed in step S2704. The second special notification image 345 corresponding to the notification effect is hidden.

<Step S2902>
Further, when the second notification effect is finished (S2377: Yes), after the step S2378, in step S2902, by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6, the second notification effect displayed in the step S2708 Hide the second special notification image 345 corresponding to.

<Step S2903>
Similarly, when the third notification effect ends (S2377: No), after the step S2379, in step S2903, the third notification effect displayed in the step S2712 is transmitted by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6. Hide the second special notification image 345 corresponding to.

  Here, a display example at the time of execution of the notification effect process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a case where the special notification effect is executed in all of the first to third notification effects will be described as an example.

  First, as shown in FIG. 30A, three first special notification images 344 are displayed on the symbol display portion 341 in step S2701. Then, in step S2704, as shown in FIG. 30B, a second special notification image 345 is displayed instead of the first special notification image 344 corresponding to the first notification effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30C, the operation notification image 343 is displayed, and when the operation button 22 is operated, the notification result image 346 is displayed as shown in FIG. 30D. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30E, the second special notification image 345 corresponding to the first notification effect is hidden.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30F, in step S2706, a second special notification image 345 is displayed instead of the first special notification image 344 corresponding to the second notification effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30G, the operation notification image 343 is displayed, and when the operation button 22 is operated, the notification result image 346 is displayed as shown in FIG. 30H.

  Thereafter, although not shown, a second special notification image 345 is displayed in place of the first special notification image 344 corresponding to the third notification effect in step S2708 also for the third notification effect. Then, the operation notification image 343 is displayed, and when the operation button 22 is operated, the notification result image 346 is displayed, and the second special notification image 345 is not displayed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when one first special notification image 344 is displayed, the first to third notification effects are the same as in the first embodiment. The second special notification image 345 is displayed in any of the effects, and a notification result image 346 with a high expectation of the jackpot winning is displayed. On the other hand, when two or more first special notification images 344 are displayed, the second special notification image 345 is displayed by any two or more notification effects of the first notification effect to the third notification effect, and a big hit is won The notification result image 346 with a high degree of expectation is displayed. Therefore, since the player also pays attention to the number of displayed first special notification images 344, it is possible to increase the variation of the notification effect in the gaming machine 10 and to enhance the interest of the game.

  The plurality of first special notification images 344 displayed corresponding to the plurality of notification effects may not be simultaneously displayed prior to the operation acceptance start timing of the operation button 22 in the first notification effect. For example, the first special notification image 344 may be sequentially displayed at each time point before the operation acceptance start timing of the operation button 22 in each of the notification effects.

Fourth Embodiment
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment, when the first special notification image 344 is displayed at a preset first timing in one game cycle, the preset is performed during the symbol variation display of the game cycle. The case where the first special notification image 344 is changed to the second special notification image 345 at the second timing has been described as an example. In this embodiment, the first special notification image 344 does not change to the second special notification image 345 during the execution of the notification effect in one game round, and the preset third timing after the notification effect is finished. The configuration in which the first special notification image 344 may change to the second special notification image 345 will be described. More specifically, after the symbol variation display is stopped and the game result such as the presence or absence of the big hit is displayed in the gaming time, usually before or during the execution of the opening / closing execution mode, or after the completion, usually from the big hit A promotion effect may be performed in which a promotion result image indicating the presence or absence of promotion to a probability variation jackpot is displayed according to the operation of the operation button 22. Therefore, in the promotion effect, the first special notification image 344 may change to the second special notification image 345.

  For example, the MPU 51 determines to execute the promotion effect with a predetermined probability set in advance. Specifically, the MPU 51 executes the promotion effect when the type of the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is usually a big hit or a probability variation jackpot when specifying the type of fluctuation and the contents of the effect processing in the step S1826. Determine the presence or absence of For example, a promotion effect counter is provided in the RAM 512, which is used for a lottery for promotion effect, appropriately updated in the step S1704, and reset to 0 with a predetermined upper limit value. On the other hand, as shown in, for example, FIG. 32A, the ROM 511 stores a promotion effect table in which the value of the promotion effect counter is associated with the presence or absence of the execution of the promotion effect. Then, in step S1826, the MPU 51 determines the presence or absence of execution of the promotion effect based on the value of the promotion effect counter and the promotion effect table. Here, when determining that the promotion effect is to be executed, the MPU 51 sets the promotion effect flag 512v to ON. Thus, in the promotion effect process described later (see FIG. 34), it is determined in steps S3101 and S3401 that the promotion effect is to be executed.

  In addition, although promotion processing by which promotion production is realized will be described later, when promotion production is executed, MPU 51 displays regardless of whether the jackpot lottery result of the game round is usually a jackpot or a probability variation jackpot. By controlling the control device 6, the symbol variation display is normally stopped with a symbol (even symbol) indicating a big hit. Thereafter, in response to the operation of the operation button 22, the MPU 51 causes the symbol display portion 341 to display a message indicating that it is promoted to a probability variation jackpot, a symbol (odd symbol), etc., if the lottery result is a probability variation jackpot. When the jackpot lottery result is usually a jackpot, a message to the effect that it is not promoted to a probability variation jackpot, a symbol (even symbol) and the like are displayed on the symbol display portion 341.

[Another example of special notification setting process]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing another example of the special notification setting process. As shown in FIG. 31, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the MPU 51 executes steps S3101 to S3104 in the special notification setting process.

<Step S3101>
In step S3101, it is determined whether or not the promotion effect is to be executed in the game run. Specifically, it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed when the promotion effect flag 512v, which may be set to on in step S1826, is on. Here, if it is determined that the promotion effect is executed (S3101: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3102, and if it is determined that the promotion effect is not executed (S3101: No), the special notification setting is performed. Processing ends.

<Step S3102>
In step S3102, processing is performed to determine whether or not special notification presentation is to be executed for the promotion presentation. Specifically, the ROM 511 previously stores a special notification effect table (see FIG. 32B) used to determine the presence or absence of the special notification effect at the time of the promotion effect. Then, when the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the game turn indicates a probability variation jackpot, the MPU 51 determines the presence or absence of the special notification effect in the promotion effect based on the value of the special promotion effect counter 512z and the special notification effect table. . That is, when the jackpot lottery result is a probability variation jackpot, execution of the special notification effect at the time of the promotion effect is selected with a predetermined probability. Therefore, when the special notification effect is executed in the promotion effect, it is determined that the jackpot lottery result is a probability variation jackpot.

<Step S3103>
In step S3103, when it is determined that the special announcement effect is to be executed at the time of execution of the promotion effect in step S3102 (S3103: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3104 and it is determined that it is not executed. (S3103: No), the special notification setting process ends.

<Step S3104>
In step S3104, the fourth special notification flag 512aa indicating whether or not the special notification effect is being executed while the promotion effect is being performed is set to ON, and the first special notification flag 512n to the third special notification flag 512p are set to OFF. Accordingly, in the promotion effect process (see FIG. 34) described later, it is determined that the special notification effect is to be executed in step S3411.

[Another example of timer interrupt processing]
Here, FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing an example of a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 51 of the sound lamp control device 5 in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

<Step S3201>
As shown in FIG. 33, in the timer interrupt process, a promotion effect process for realizing the promotion effect is executed in step S3201. Here, FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the promotion effect process. Note that the MPU 51 when executing the promotion effect process is an example of a promotion effect means.

<Step S3401>
In step S3401, it is determined whether a promotion effect is required. Specifically, when the promotion effect flag 512v, which may be set to ON in step S1826, is on, the MPU 51 determines to execute the promotion effect. When it is determined that the promotion effect is to be performed (S3401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3411, and when it is determined that the promotion effect is not to be performed (S3401: No), the promotion effect process is ended.

<Step S3411>
In step S3411, it is determined whether or not a special notification effect is to be executed in the game run. Specifically, the MPU 51 determines to execute the special notification effect when the fourth special notification flag 512aa is on. Here, if it is determined that the special notification effect is to be executed (S3411: YES), the process proceeds to step S3412, and if it is determined that the special notification effect is not to be executed (S3411: NO), the process proceeds to step S3402. Do.

<Step S3412>
In step S3412, it is determined whether it is the display timing of the first special notification image 344 set in advance. Specifically, the display timing of the first special notification image 344 is a timing after a lapse of a preset time from the start of the fluctuation display. Specifically, the display timing is any preset timing such as the start time of the notification effect. In addition, the display timing may be another timing such as the start of variation display. Here, if it is determined that it is the display timing of the first special notification image 344 (S3412: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3413, and it is determined that it is not the display timing of the first special notification image 344 (S3412: No) ), The process proceeds to step S3414.

<Step S3413>
In step S 3413, the first special notification image 344 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6 as in step S 2303. The first special notification image 344 displayed in the notification effect and the first special notification image 344 displayed in the promotion effect may be different images.

<Step S3414>
In step S3414, it is determined whether it is the display timing of the second special notification image 345 set in advance. Specifically, the display timing of the second special notification image 345 is the timing after the elapse of a preset time from the start of the variable display, or the timing after the preset time from the display of the first special notification image 344 . Note that the display timing is a timing before the start of the operation effective period of the operation button 22, that is, until the after-mentioned promotion effect operation start image is displayed. Here, if it is determined that it is the display timing of the second special notification image 345 (S3414: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3415, and it is determined that it is not the display timing of the second special notification image 345 (S3414: No) ), The process proceeds to step S3402.

<Step S3415>
In step S3415, the second special notification image 345 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6 as in step S2305. The second special notification image 345 displayed in the notification effect and the second special notification image 345 displayed in the promotion effect may be different images.

<Step S3402>
In step S3402, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the promotion effect. Specifically, the MPU 51 stores the promotion start standby time until the promotion effect is started after the start of the change display in the symbol display section 341 for each type of promotion effect. And when it is judged that it is the start timing of promotion production (S3402: Yes), processing is transferred to Step S3403, and when it is judged that it is not the start timing of promotion production (S3402: No), the promotion production processing concerned is finish.

<Step S3403>
In step S3403, it is determined whether reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has been started according to whether the reception start flag 512ab is on. The reception start flag 512ab is a flag indicating whether the reception of the operation of the operation button 22 has started, and is turned on in step S3408 and turned off in step S3434 as described later. Here, if the reception start flag 512ab is on (S3403: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3431. If the reception start flag 512ab is not on (S3403: No), the process proceeds to step S3404.

<Steps S3404 to S3405>
In step S3404, it is determined whether or not a promotion effect operation advance notice image has already been displayed on the symbol display portion 341 to convey the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 corresponding to the type of the promotion effect. Here, if the promotion effect operation advance notice image is not displayed (S3404: No), the subsequent step S3405 causes the symbol display unit 341 to display the promotion effect operation advance notice image corresponding to the type of promotion effect. For example, a message such as “promotion opportunity by button operation!” Is displayed as the promotion effect operation preview image. In addition, instead of the promotion effect operation advance notice image or in combination with the display of the promotion effect action advance notice image, the operation purpose or operation method of the operation button 22 may be notified by voice using the speaker 26. On the other hand, when the promotion effect operation advance notice image is already displayed (S3404: Yes), the process skips step S3405 and shifts to step S3406.

<Step S3406>
In step S3406, it is determined whether the notice continuation time set in advance corresponding to each of the promotion effect operation notice images and stored in the ROM 511 has elapsed. The notice continuation time is a waiting time set in advance as a time in which the player can recognize the contents of the promotion effect operation notice image after the promotion effect operation notice image is displayed. The preliminary notice continuation time may be a common time for a plurality of effect contents or a plurality of promotion effect operation notice images. Here, if the notice continuation time corresponding to the promotion effect operation notice image has elapsed (S3406: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3407, and if the notice continuation time has not elapsed (S3406 No), the promotion effect processing concerned is ended.

<Step S3407>
In step S3407, a symbol display unit 341 displays a promotion effect operation start image for notifying that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived. For example, a message such as “press!” Is displayed as the one-shot operation start image. In addition, it may be notified by voice using the speaker 26 that the operation start timing of the operation button 22 has arrived instead of the promotion effect operation start image or in combination with the display of the promotion effect operation start image.

<Step S3408>
Then, in step S3408, in order to start reception of the operation of the operation button 22, the reception start flag 512ab is turned on. Thus, when the promotion effect process is subsequently executed, the process proceeds to step S3431 in step S3403. The acceptance start flag 512ab is turned off in step S3434 described later.

<Step S3431>
In step S3431, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period of the operation button 22 is within. Specifically, the ROM 511 stores an effective waiting time (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) preset for each type of the promotion effect. Then, when the effective waiting time has not elapsed after the display of the promotion effect operation start image, the MPU 51 determines that it is within the operation effective period. The passage of time can be determined based on the elapsed time counter 512 j. Here, if it is within the operation valid period (S3431: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3432, and if it is not within the operation valid period (S3431: No), the process proceeds to step S3433.

<Step S3432>
In step S3432, it is determined whether the operation button 22 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the operation button 22 has been operated (S3432: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3433, and if it is determined that the operation button 22 has not been operated (S3432: No), the process The promotion effect process ends.

<Step S3433>
In step S3433, processing for displaying a promotion effect result image corresponding to the promotion effect is executed. For example, if the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, a variation symbol (777, 555, etc.) corresponding to the probability variation jackpot is displayed as the promotion effect result image, and if the jackpot type is usually a jackpot, "sorry" Etc. are displayed as the promotion effect result image. Specifically, the MPU 51 transmits a display command corresponding to the promotion effect result image to the display control device 6, thereby causing the display control device 6 to execute a process for displaying the promotion effect result image. Thus, the promotion effect result image is displayed on the symbol display portion 341. The promotion effect result image includes a still image or a moving image.

<Step S3434>
In step S3434, the promotion effect flag 512v, the fourth special notification flag 512aa, and the reception start flag 512ab are set to OFF.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the special notification effect may be executed not only at the time of the notification effect but also at the time of executing the promotion effect. And, when the second special notification image 345 is displayed before the operation of the operation button 22 in the promotion effect, it is limited to the case where the result of the jackpot lottery is a probability variation jackpot. For example, after the first special notification image 344 is displayed in the game session, if the second special notification image 345 is not displayed at the time of executing the notification effect, the second special notification image 345 is displayed in the promotion effect. Certainly, it will be promoted to a jackpot. Therefore, when the first special notification image 344 is displayed, the player of the gaming machine 10 also pays attention to whether or not the notification effect is ended without the second special notification image 345 being displayed. As the variation of the game increases, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Fifth Embodiment
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment, after the first special notification image 344 is displayed in one game turn, the first special notification image 344 is changed to the second special notification image 345 during the rendering execution of the game turn. The case where the display of the second special notification image 345 disappears by the operation of the operation button 22 (S2373 in FIG. 23) has been described as an example. In the present embodiment, the first special notification image 344 is changed to the second special notification image 345, and after the operation button 22 is operated, the second special notification image 345 may be continuously displayed without disappearing. One configuration will be described. That is, even if the second special notification image 345 is displayed at an early stage as in the first or second notification effect, the second special notification image 345 is displayed at a later stage as in the second or third notification effect. The special notification image 345 may be displayed, and the notification result image 346 with a high expectation of the jackpot may be displayed. As a result, attention is also paid to the presence or absence of the continuation of the display of the second special notification image 345 at the time of operation of the operation button 22, so that the interest of the game in the gaming machine 10 is enhanced.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing another example of the notification effect process. As shown in FIG. 35, in the notification effect process according to the embodiment, when it is determined that the notification effect is present in step S2300 (S2300: Yes), step S3501 is executed. In addition, in the notification effect process according to the embodiment, when it is determined that the operation button 22 is operated in the step S2372 (S2372: Yes), the step S3502 is executed.

<Step S3501>
In step S3501, it is determined whether the second special notification image 345 is being displayed. Specifically, when displaying the second special notification image 345 in the step S2305, the MPU 51 sets the second special notification completed flag 512x to ON. Accordingly, in step S3501, it is possible to determine whether or not the second special notification image 345 is being displayed with reference to the second special notification completed flag 512x. Here, if it is determined that the second special notification image 345 is being displayed (S 3501: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 2306, and if it is determined that the second special notification image 345 is not being displayed ( S3501: No), the process proceeds to step S2301. That is, when the second special notification image 345 is being displayed, the second special notification completed flag 512x is set to OFF in the step S2374 and the like.

<Step S3502>
In step S3502, in addition to the special notification operation effect currently being executed, it is determined whether the special notification effect is to be executed. Specifically, when at least two or more of the first special notification flag 512n to the third special notification flag 512p are on, the special notification effect is executed in addition to the special notification operation effect currently being executed. I will judge. Here, if it is determined that a special notification effect is to be executed in addition to the special notification operation effect currently being executed (S 3502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 3503, and the other is currently being executed. If it is determined that the special notification effect is not executed (S3502: No), the process proceeds to step S2373.

<Step S3503>
In step S 3503, a notification result image 346 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 according to the operation of the operation button 22 by transmitting a display command to the display control device 6, and the display of the second special notification image 345 is maintained. The notification effect control process of is executed. On the other hand, in the step S2373, as described above, by transmitting the display command to the display control device 6, the notification result image 346 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 according to the operation of the operation button 22, and the second special notification A notification effect control process for hiding the image 345 is performed. That is, after that, when the special notification effect is executed also in the other notification effects, the display of the second special notification image 345 is maintained, and when the special notification effect is not executed in the other notification effects, the second The display of the special notification image 345 is ended. Therefore, the player also pays attention to whether or not the display of the second special notification image 345 is continued when the operation button 22 is operated, so the interest of the game in the gaming machine 10 is enhanced.

  Further, as another embodiment, when the special notification effect is executed in the other notification effects (S 3502: Yes), the MPU 51 displays the second special notification image 345 with the probability set in advance in the step S 3503. And the display of the second special notification image 345 may be ended with a preset probability. In the step S3502, it may be determined that another special notification effect is to be executed even when the special notification effect at the time of the promotion effect described in the third embodiment is executed.

  Furthermore, as another embodiment, the MPU 51 changes the display of the second special notification image 345 to the display of the first special notification image 344 instead of continuing the display of the second special notification image 345 in the step S3503. , And the second special notification completion flag 512x may be set to off. That is, the second special notification image 345 may be temporarily returned to the first special notification image 344. In this case, the player can grasp that the special notification effect which is also changed from the first special notification image 344 to the second special notification image 345 is executed next. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether the second special notification image 345 when the operation button 22 is operated changes to the first special notification image 344 or the display of the second special notification image 345 ends. The interest of gaming in the gaming machine 10 is enhanced.

Sixth Embodiment
The sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the fifth embodiment, the case has been described where there is a possibility that special notification effects are executed in a plurality of notification effects of one game run. On the other hand, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball wins the upper actuation winning opening 314 or the lower actuation winning opening 315, the MPU 41 executes the lottery process, and the lottery result of the lottery process is input to the MPU 51 Ru. Therefore, the MPU 51 can obtain lottery results corresponding to a plurality of game times, and can execute so-called pre-reading effects of executing various effects based on the lottery results of the game times. . Then, it is possible to adopt the pre-reading effect also for the special notification effect. Specifically, the first timing at which the first special notification image 344 in the special notification effect is displayed and the second timing at which the second special notification image 345 is displayed may extend over a plurality of game rounds.

  Here, FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing another example of the notification setting process, and FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing another example of the notification effect process. Moreover, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first notification operation flag 512k, the second notification operation flag 5121, and the third notification operation flag 512m correspond to a plurality of game times (four in the present embodiment) in the RAM 512. Are provided individually.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the first to third notification effects are executable regardless of the effect type set based on the fluctuation pattern command. Further, the MPU 51, in the same manner as the step S1826, determines in advance the effect type for the pending game times included in the pending command when the pending command is received, and is currently pending when the notification setting process is executed. The effect type to be executed in the game play may be known in advance. That is, it is assumed that the MPU 51 can determine the presence or absence of the possibility that each notification effect will be executed in the holding game time in steps S2002, S2004, and S2006 of the notification setting process.

<Step S3600>
As shown in FIG. 36, in step S3600, the MPU 51 determines whether or not special notification effects are already set to be present in any of the currently held game times. Specifically, the MPU 51 refers to the first special notification flag 512n, the second special notification flag 512o, and the third special notification flag 512p corresponding to a plurality of game times, and the special notification effect in the currently held game times is referred to. It is possible to determine the presence or absence of Here, when it is determined that the special notification effect has already been set to be present (S3600: Yes), the notification setting process ends. That is, when the special notification effect is already executed, the special notification effect is executed, and the first special notification flag 512n, the second special notification flag 512o, and the third special notification flag 512p are set to off. Until then, the processing after step S3601 is not executed, and the special announcement effect is not executed at other game times. In addition, even when the special notification effect is already executed, steps S2002 to S2007 may be executed, and the notification effect may be executed in another game play. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special notification effect is not set to be present (S3600: No), the process proceeds to step S3601.

<Step S3601>
In step S3601, the MPU 51 determines whether or not a game pattern having a variation pattern of “03” or less is present for the game game currently on hold. Here, if it is determined that there is a game variation whose fluctuation pattern is less than "03" (S3601: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3602, and it is determined that there is no game variation whose fluctuation pattern is less than "03" Then (S3601: No), the notification setting process ends.

<Step S3602>
In step S3602, the MPU 51 determines whether the current number of reservations is 2 or more. Here, if it is determined that the number of reservations is 2 or more (S3602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3603. If it is determined that the number of reservations is less than 2 (S3602: No), the process proceeds to step S2002. .

<Step S3603>
In step S3603, the MPU 51 sequentially refers to the first variation type area 512A to the fourth variation type area 512D, and the variation pattern is the smallest among the currently held game times (the effect that the expectation of the big hit is the highest) Choose the game times to be executed. Then, the MPU 51 sets a value corresponding to the selected game number in the special execution counter 512y. In addition, when there are a plurality of game times in which the fluctuation pattern has the smallest value, for example, any game time is selected from a plurality of game times in which the fluctuation pattern is “03” or less, or the plural game times Among the first game time or the last game time is selected.

  For example, among the first variation type area 512A to the fourth variation type area 512D, when the second variation type area 512B is the second variation type area 512B, the special execution counter 512y Is set to a value of "2". Note that the value of the special execution counter 512y is decremented by one to zero when the fluctuation end command is received in step S1829 (see FIG. 18).

  And MPU51 performs the said step S2002-S2009 about the game times selected by the said step S3603. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first notification operation flag 512k, the second notification operation flag 5121, and the first notification operation flag 512m have a plurality of game times (four in this embodiment) in the RAM 512. It is provided separately corresponding to. In steps S2002 to S2009, a first notification operation flag 512k, a second notification operation flag 5121, and a third notification operation flag 512m corresponding to the game times selected in step S3603 are set.

<Step S3701>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing another example of the special notification setting process (S2009). As shown in FIG. 37, in the special notification setting process, the MPU 51 executes step S3701 when one of the first special notification flag 512n to the third special notification flag 512p is set to ON. In the step S3701, the display control device 6 is made to execute processing for displaying the first special notification image 344 by transmitting a display command of the first special notification image 344 to the display control device 6. That is, in the special notification setting process, the first special notification image 344 is displayed when it is determined that the special notification effect is to be executed in any of the game runs scheduled to be executed in the future.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first special notification image 344 may be continuously displayed from the game run which is executed before the game play in which the second special notification image 345 is displayed. . In addition, the display timing of the first special notification image 344 is not limited to this, and as the display timing, a special notification effect may be executed in any of the game rounds scheduled to be executed later in the special notification setting process. After being determined, any of a plurality of timings set in advance may be selected with a predetermined probability from when the operation start timing of the notification operation effect in the game turn comes.

<Step S3801>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing another example of the notification effect process. The MPU 51 executes step S3801 when it is determined that the special notification effect is to be executed in the notification effect process (S2301: Yes). In step S3801, based on the value of the special execution counter 512y, it is determined whether or not the current game run is a game run for displaying the second special notification image 345.

  Specifically, when the value of the special execution counter 512 y is “0”, the MPU 51 determines that the current game round is a game round in which the second special notification image 345 is displayed. Here, if it is determined that the current game time is the game time to display the second special notification image 345 (S3801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2304, and the current game time is the second special notification image If it is determined that it is not a game time to display 345 (S3801: No), the process proceeds to step S2306.

  In steps S2376, S2378, and S2379, the first notification operation flag 512k, the second notification operation flag 5121, and the third notification operation flag 512m are reset to OFF. On the other hand, the MPU 51 only makes the first special notification flag 512 n, the second special notification flag 512 o, and the third special notification flag 512 p in steps S2376, S2378 and S2379 only when the value of the special execution counter 512 y is 0. Reset off, keep on if not zero.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of pending game times, the first special notification image 344 is displayed over the plurality of game times, and a certain game is played. The second special notification image 345 may be displayed at times. Therefore, since the variation of the special announcement effect increases, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game of the gaming machine 10.

  In the step S3603, although the case of selecting the gaming cycle having the smallest variation pattern among the plurality of gaming cycles has been described as an example, an arbitrary gaming cycle has a predetermined probability from the plurality of gaming cycles. It may be selected. In addition, the configuration described in the present embodiment is only an example of a configuration for displaying the first special notification image 344 over a plurality of game times and displaying the second special notification image 345 in a certain game time. Other configurations may be used as long as the configuration can be achieved.

Seventh Embodiment
The seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the second special notification image 345 is displayed before the start of the operation effective period in the notification effect has been described as an example. On the other hand, it is conceivable that the second special notification image 345 is displayed within the operation effective period set as the operation timing of the operation button 22 in the notification effect with the probability set in advance. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game characteristic of waiting for a while without operating the operation button 22 and observing the change of the first special notification image 344 in the effective operation period after the start of the notification operation. . Therefore, the variation of the game increases and the interest of the game increases.

  Here, FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the notification effect process according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the MPU 51 sets the display timing of the second special notification image 345 determined in the step S2304 with a probability set in advance to be after the start of the operation valid period and before the end of the operation valid period. Thus, the second display standby time is set. Specifically, the second display standby time is stored in advance in the ROM 511 in correspondence with the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the game times for which the special notification effect is executed and the effect type selected according to the fluctuation pattern. It is judged based on the timing information of the operation effective period in the notice effect.

<Step S3901>
Then, after the notification operation start image 343 corresponding to the type of the notification effect is displayed on the symbol display portion 341, the MPU 51 determines whether or not the second special notification image 345 is already displayed in step S3901. . Specifically, when displaying the second special notification image 345 in the step S2305, the MPU 51 sets the second special notification completed flag 512x to ON. Accordingly, in step S3501, it is possible to determine whether or not the second special notification image 345 is being displayed with reference to the second special notification completed flag 512x. Here, if it is determined that the second special notification image 345 is being displayed (S3901: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2306, and if it is determined that the second special notification image 345 is not being displayed ( S3901: No), the process proceeds to step S2301. The second special notification completion flag 512x is set to off in the step S2374 and the like.

<Step S3902>
In step S3902, it is determined whether it is the display timing of the second special notification image 345 set in advance. Specifically, the display timing of the second special notification image 345 is a timing after a lapse of a preset time from the start of the fluctuation display, or a timing after a lapse of a preset time from the display of the first special notification image 344. Timing at least within the operation valid period. Here, if it is determined that it is the display timing of the second special notification image 345 (S3902: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2372, and it is determined that it is not the display timing of the second special notification image 345 (S3902: No) ), The process proceeds to step S3903.

<Step S3903>
In step S3903, as in step S2305, a display command for displaying the second special notification image 345 on the symbol display portion 341 is transmitted to the display control device 6, and the second special notification image 345 is transmitted to the symbol display portion 341. Display. The MPU 51 may transmit the display command to the display control device 6 to display the second special notification image 345 when an image such as a bar or a numerical value indicating the operation valid period is displayed. It is also conceivable to display an image or numerical value indicating a certain timing.

  That is, in the configuration according to the present embodiment, the second special notification image 345 is displayed not only before the start of the operation reception of the operation button 22 but also within the operation valid period after the operation reception start of the operation button 22 starts. There is a thing. As a result, it is possible for the player to enjoy the play of waiting for the operation of the operation button 22 for a while after the start of the notification operation and observing the change of the first special notification image 344. Therefore, the variation of the game increases and the interest of the game increases.

Eighth Embodiment
Hereinafter, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the case of changing from the first special notification image 344 to the second special notification image 345 before the start of the notification operation has been described as an example. On the other hand, when a plurality of notification operation effects are executed, the operation button prior to the execution of the notification operation effect in which the second special notification image 345 is displayed among the plurality of notification operation effects with a preset probability. It is conceivable that the first special notification image 344 is displayed at the time of the operation of 22. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game characteristic of observing the presence or absence of the display of the first special notification image 344 at the time of operating the operation button 22. Therefore, the variation of the game increases and the interest of the game increases.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the notification effect process according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the MPU 51 sets the display timing of the first special notification image 344 determined in the step S2302 at least after the end of the notification effect for which the special notification effect is performed, with a probability set in advance. . As a result, it is determined that the display timing of the first special notification image 344 has not arrived at the step S2302 with a preset probability.

<Step S4001>
When the operation button 22 is operated after the notification operation start image 343 corresponding to the type of notification effect is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 (S2372: Yes), the MPU 51 performs the first special in step S4001. It is determined whether the notification image 344 or the second special notification image 345 is already displayed. Specifically, when displaying the first special notification image 344 and the second special notification image 345, the MPU 51 sets the first special notification completed flag 512w and the second special notification completed flag 512w to ON.

  Thus, in step S4001, it is determined whether the first special notification image 344 or the second special notification image 345 is being displayed with reference to the first special notification completed flag 512w and the second special notification completed flag 512x. It is possible. Here, if it is determined that the first special notification image 344 or the second special notification image 345 is being displayed (S4001: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2373, and the first special notification image 344 or the second special notification image 344 or the second special notification image 344 or If it is determined that the special notification image 345 is not being displayed (S4001: No), the process proceeds to step S4002. The first special notification completion flag 512 w and the second special notification completion flag 512 x are set to OFF in the step S 2374 or the like.

<Step S4002>
In step S4002, as in the case of step S2301, it is determined whether or not a special notification effect is executed in the game run. Here, if it is determined that the special notification effect is to be executed (S4002: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4003. If it is determined that the special notification effect is not to be executed (S4002: No), the process proceeds to step S2373. Migrate to

<Step S4003>
In step S4003, it is determined whether the third special notification flag 512p is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the special notification effect is executed at the third (last) notification effect in the game play. Here, if it is determined that the third special notification flag 512p is on (S4003: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4004, and if it is determined that the third special notification flag 512p is not on (S4003: No) ), The process proceeds to step S2373.

<Step S4004>
In step S4004, the first special notification image 344 is displayed on the symbol display portion 341 as in step S2303, and the process proceeds to step S2373.

  That is, in the configuration according to the present embodiment, when the second special notification image 345 is displayed at the time of the third notification effect, the operation of the operation button 22 in the first or second notification effect executed before that. Sometimes the first special notification image 344 may be displayed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the first special notification image 344 is displayed by operating the operation button 22 of his own. Therefore, the player can expect the display of the first special notification image 344 when operating the operation button 22, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the first special notification image 344 is displayed according to the operation of the operation button 22 during the notification effect, but, for example, the single operation effect, the continuous hitting operation effect, and the long press The first special notification image 344 may be displayed when the operation button 22 is operated in various operation system effects such as operation effects. For example, the display of the first special notification image 344 is started when the expectation of the big hit in the lottery result or the image indicating success or failure is displayed according to the operation of the operation button 22 in the operation system effect.

[Supplementary Note of the Invention]
The technical ideas of the invention extracted from the above-described embodiments will be additionally described below. In addition, in order to provide for understanding of the correspondence of each supplementary note and each embodiment, a code or a name may be attached in parentheses for convenience, but the invention according to the supplementary note is limited to a specific configuration to which the sign or the name is given. It is not something to be done. Moreover, it is also possible to select and combine arbitrarily each structure and each processing function which are demonstrated below.

[Supplementary Note A1]
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion image (notice image, the same applies hereinafter) suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means capable of executing an indication effect (notice effect, the same applies hereinafter) to be displayed on the display means as the effect display;
About the game times whose expectation degree corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is equal to or higher than a specific expectation degree set in advance, at a predetermined probability, first at a first timing before the predetermined operation timing (1) A special suggestion image is displayed on the display means, and a second special suggestion is generated at a second timing between the display of the first special suggestion image (the first special notice image 344, and the same below) and the predetermined operation timing. Display processing means capable of executing special suggestion processing (special notification processing, same hereafter) for displaying an image (second special notification image 345, hereinafter the same) on the display means;
A game machine equipped with

[Supplementary Note A2]
The display processing means hides the first special suggestion image and displays the second special suggestion image.
The gaming machine according to appendix A1.

[Supplementary Note A3]
In the case where a plurality of the suggested effects are executed in one of the game times, the effect processing means performs the second processing over at least two or more of the suggested effects among the plurality of the suggested effects at a predetermined probability. Continue to display the special suggestion image,
The gaming machine according to appendix A1 or A2.

[Supplementary Note A4]
The display processing means may execute the special suggestion effect whose execution time is later as the expectation degree is higher among the plurality of the suggested effects when the plurality of the suggested effects are executed in one of the game times Is high,
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices A1 to A3.

[Supplementary Note A5]
The display processing means can omit display of the first special suggestion image with a preset probability.
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices A1 to A4.

[Supplementary Note A6]
The display processing means executes the special suggestion processing with high probability as the expectation degree is higher.
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices A1 to A5.

[Supplementary Note B1]
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
The game expectation in which the expectation degree corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is higher than the expectation degree suggested in the other presentation performed before the suggestion effect in the game session is predetermined for the game occasion in which the expectation degree is higher The first special suggestion image is displayed on the display means at a first timing prior to the predetermined operation timing with the probability of the first operation timing, and the first special suggestion image is displayed until the predetermined operation timing is reached. Display processing means capable of executing special suggestion processing of causing the display means to display a second special suggestion image at two timings;
A game machine equipped with

[Supplementary Note B2]
The other effect includes the previous suggested effect,
The gaming machine according to appendix B1.

[Supplementary Note B3]
The other effect includes an operation-based effect that indicates an expectation of a lottery result of the lottery process in response to a continuous hitting operation or a long press operation of the operation means.
The gaming machine according to appendix B1 or B2.

[Supplementary Note B4]
The other effect includes a hold effect that displays a hold image that indicates the degree of expectation of the lottery result of the lottery process,
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices B1 to B3.

[Supplementary Note B5]
The other effect includes a background image effect in which a background image indicating a degree of expectation of a lottery result of the lottery process is displayed on a display unit.
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices B1 to B4.

[Supplementary Note B6]
The display processing means is configured such that the expectation corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect in the game turn is higher than the expectation effect in the last time and the suggestion effect in the game turn If the degree of expectation corresponding to the suggested image to be displayed is equal to or higher than a specific expected degree set in advance, the special suggestion process is executed with the predetermined probability for the game round.
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices B1 to B5.

[Appendix C1]
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
A plurality of game times having the expectation corresponding to the suggested image displayed in the plurality of the suggested effects being equal to or higher than a predetermined specific expectation, the first timing before the predetermined operation timing with a predetermined probability And one or more first special suggestion images are displayed on the display means, and one or more at a second timing between the display of the first special suggestion image and the predetermined operation timing in each of the suggestion effects. Display processing means capable of executing special suggestion processing to cause the display means to display a second special suggestion image;
A game machine equipped with

[Appendix C2]
The display processing means is configured to execute the plurality of first special suggestion images before the predetermined operation timing in the first suggestion effect of the suggestion effects when the special suggestion effect is executed in the plurality of the suggestion effects. Display at the same time,
The gaming machine according to appendix C1.

[Appendix C3]
The display processing means sequentially changes the first special suggestion image to the second special suggestion image at the second timing,
The gaming machine according to appendix C2.

[Appendix C4]
The display processing means sequentially displays the first special suggestion image at each time point before the predetermined operation timing in each of the suggestion effects when the special suggestion effect is executed in a plurality of the indication effects. ,
The gaming machine according to appendix C1.

[Appendix C5]
The display processing means hides the second special suggestion image when the suggestion result image is displayed in the suggestion effect corresponding to the second special suggestion image.
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices C1 to C4.

[Supplementary Note D1]
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The first hit (usually a big hit, the same applies hereinafter) and the second hit (probable big hit, hereinafter the same) having a game value higher than the first hit are included in the lottery result.
The sub-control means
After displaying the first hit as the lottery result with a predetermined probability when the lottery result is the second hit, a promotion result image indicating whether to promote from the first hit to the second hit is displayed Promotion effect means for executing a promotion effect to be displayed according to the operation of the operation means;
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
About the game times whose expectation degree corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is equal to or higher than a specific expectation degree set in advance, at a predetermined probability, first at a first timing before the predetermined operation timing (1) Special suggestion processing for displaying a special suggestion image on the display means, and displaying a second special suggestion image on the display means at a second timing between the display of the first special suggestion image and the predetermined operation timing Display processing means capable of
Equipped with
The display processing means is the case where the promotion effect is executed by the promotion effect means, and the promotion result image is promoted from the first hit to the second hit, with a predetermined probability. The second special suggestion image is displayed on the display means at a third timing after the lottery result corresponding to the game times is displayed without displaying the second special suggestion image on the display means at two timings. Let
Gaming machine.

[Supplementary Note D2]
The third timing is executed before the start of execution of the open / close execution mode in which the variable winning opening where a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when the game ball wins is repeated for a predetermined number of times in the game time In or after the end,
The gaming machine according to appendix D1.

[Supplementary Note E1]
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
About the game times whose expectation degree corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is equal to or higher than a specific expectation degree set in advance, at a predetermined probability, first at a first timing before the predetermined operation timing (1) Special suggestion processing for displaying a special suggestion image on the display means, and displaying a second special suggestion image on the display means at a second timing between the display of the first special suggestion image and the predetermined operation timing Display processing means capable of
Equipped with
When the special suggestion process is executed in a plurality of the suggestion processes, the display processing means displays the second special suggestion image according to the operation of the operation means, and then displays the second special suggestion image. The display of the second special suggestion image is continued when the suggestion result image suggesting an expectation degree higher than the specific expectation degree is displayed in the indication effect performed later.
Gaming machine.

[Appendix E2]
When the special suggestion process is executed in a plurality of the suggestion processes, the display processing means displays the second special suggestion image according to the operation of the operation means, and then displays the second special suggestion image. The first special suggestion image is displayed instead of the second special suggestion image when the suggestion result image indicating the expectation degree higher than the specific expectation degree is displayed in the suggestion effect to be executed later. After that, the second special suggestion image is displayed at a predetermined timing,
The gaming machine according to appendix E1.

[Supplementary Note F1]
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means Sub control means, operation means operable by the player,
A gaming machine comprising
The main control means is capable of inputting, to the sub control means, the lottery result of the gaming round corresponding to the winning when the gaming ball wins the winning opening.
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
About the game times whose expectation degree corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is equal to or higher than a specific expectation degree set in advance, at a predetermined probability, first at a first timing before the predetermined operation timing (1) Special suggestion processing for displaying a special suggestion image on the display means, and displaying a second special suggestion image on the display means at a second timing between the display of the first special suggestion image and the predetermined operation timing Display processing means capable of
Equipped with
The effect processing means can determine the presence / absence of execution of the special suggestion processing in each game time based on the lottery result of the lottery process corresponding to a plurality of the game times, and as the first timing, the special suggestion A predetermined timing is selected at a predetermined probability in the game times executed prior to the game times when the processing is executed,
Gaming machine.

[Supplementary Note F2]
When the special suggestion process is executed in one of the game times, the display processing means executes the special suggestion process for the other game time until the special suggestion process in the game time is ended. Not,
The gaming machine according to appendix F1.

[Supplementary Note F3]
The display processing means displays a first special suggestion image when it is decided to execute the special suggestion process.
The gaming machine according to supplementary note F1 or F2.

[Appendix G1]
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
About the game times whose expectation degree corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is equal to or higher than a specific expectation degree set in advance, at a predetermined probability, first at a first timing before the predetermined operation timing (1) display processing means capable of executing special suggestion processing of causing a special suggestion image to be displayed on the display means and causing a second special suggestion image to be displayed on the display means at a second timing within the range of the predetermined operation timing;
A game machine equipped with

[Supplementary Note H1]
The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
The game means of which the expectation corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is equal to or higher than a preset specific expectation is the operation means to be executed before the suggestion effect with a predetermined probability The first special suggestion image is displayed on the display means according to the operation of the operation means in the operation system effect accompanied by the operation, and the second timing from the display of the first special suggestion image to the predetermined operation timing A display processing means capable of executing special suggestion processing to cause the display means to display a second special suggestion image;
A game machine equipped with

[Supplementary Note H2]
The display processing means sets the display timing of the first special suggestion image in the special suggestion effect to the timing after the end of the suggestion effect.
The gaming machine according to appendix H1.

[Supplementary Note H3]
The operation system effect includes an indication effect performed before the indication effect in which the special indication effect is performed.
The gaming machine according to appendix H1 or H2.

[Supplementary Note H4]
The operation system effect is a winning operation in the lottery result according to the continuous hitting operation effect indicating the degree of expectation or a hit or not in the lottery result according to the continuous hitting operation of the operation means, and the long press operation of the operation means Including at least one of an expected degree or a long press operation effect indicating success or failure,
The gaming machine according to any one of appendices H1 to H3.

4: Main control unit 41: MPU
411: ROM
412: RAM
5: Voice lamp control device 51: MPU
511: ROM
512: RAM
52: Input / output I / F
6: Display control device 61: MPU
611: ROM
612: RAM
7: Payout control unit 8: Launch control device 9: Power control device 10: Game machine (game machine)
11: Front frame 12: Inner frame 13: Back pack unit 14: Outer frame 21: Launch handle 22: Operation button 22a: Operation switch 26: Speaker 27: Electric decoration part

Claims (2)

The main control means for executing the lottery process for drawing the presence or absence of winning in each game time, and the symbol variation display and the effect display in the game time are executed based on the lottery result of the lottery process inputted from the main control means A game machine comprising a sub control means and an operation means operable by a player,
The sub-control means
In a game session in which a predetermined operation effect condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect is displayed on the display means to display a suggested image suggesting an expectation degree that the lottery result of the lottery process is won according to the operation of the operation means at a predetermined operation timing. Effect processing means that can be executed as the effect display;
About the game times whose expectation degree corresponding to the suggestion image displayed in the suggestion effect is equal to or higher than a specific expectation degree set in advance, at a predetermined probability, first at a first timing before the predetermined operation timing (1) Special suggestion processing for displaying a special suggestion image on the display means, and displaying a second special suggestion image on the display means at a second timing between the display of the first special suggestion image and the predetermined operation timing Display processing means capable of
Equipped with
When the special suggestion process is executed in a plurality of the suggestion processes, the display processing means displays the second special suggestion image according to the operation of the operation means, and then displays the second special suggestion image. The display of the second special suggestion image is continued when the suggestion result image suggesting an expectation degree higher than the specific expectation degree is displayed in the indication effect performed later.
Gaming machine. When the special suggestion process is executed in a plurality of the suggestion processes, the display processing means displays the second special suggestion image according to the operation of the operation means, and then displays the second special suggestion image. The first special suggestion image is displayed instead of the second special suggestion image when the suggestion result image indicating the expectation degree higher than the specific expectation degree is displayed in the suggestion effect to be executed later. After that, the second special suggestion image is displayed at a predetermined timing,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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