JP2019165985A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To execute an unexpected performance while preventing interest in a game from being lowered.SOLUTION: A performance can be executed by a first pattern in which a common performance and a notification performance are executed before a specific display result is derived and displayed (e.g., a big winning symbol is stopped and displayed in a first special symbol display device 4A, after a super ready-to-win performance B1 and a big winning notification performance are executed, when the super ready-to-win performance B1 is executed according to a variation pattern 6) and a second pattern in which the notification performance is executed after the common performance is executed before and after the specific display result is derived and displayed (e.g., when a super ready-to-win performance B2 is executed according to a variation pattern 7, the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A in the middle of the super ready-to-win performance B2, and then the big winning notification performance is executed).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-48

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a ball or an advantageous state for a player. It is to generate a right and to be in a state where conditions for paying out a prize ball are easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured such that a specific display result may be derived and displayed during execution of a common effect. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a variable symbol display mode of a decorative symbol becomes a reach mode when a definite special symbol is derived, and a special winning opening may be opened for a short time during the reach mode.

JP 2013-094463 A (paragraph 0221-0222, FIG. 22)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the interest in gaming will be reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute an unexpected effect while preventing the interest in games from deteriorating.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display, and after a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of variable display, the specific area (for example, the operation gate 007IW017) is displayed in the game medium. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the passage of (for example, a game ball) and that can perform a performance (for example, performance control) CPU 120), and the effect execution means can execute a common effect (for example, super reach effect B) that can be executed in common when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state. (For example, steps 007IWS804, S806, S808, S827, 845, S883, S888, S90 in the CPU 120 for effect control) And a notification effect executing means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a success / failure notification effect) for notifying whether or not an advantageous state is controlled after executing the common effect. In step 007IWS804, S827, 845, S883, S888, S904), and a common effect and a notification effect are executed before the specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, according to the variation pattern 6). When the super reach effect B1 is executed, as shown in FIGS. 8-42 (C) to 8-43 (E), after the super reach effect B1 and the big hit notification effect are executed, FIGS. F), for example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A), and the specific display result is derived and displayed. The second pattern that executes the notification effect after executing the common effect before and after (for example, when the super reach effect B2 is executed according to the variation pattern 7, as shown in FIG. In the middle of B2, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A stops and displays the big hit symbol, and then the big hit notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-45 (F)). It is characterized by being. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect while preventing the interest in the game from decreasing.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the effect executing means is a predetermined effect (for example, FIG. 8) indicating that the specific display result is derived and displayed during a period in which the common effect can be executed when the effect is executed by the second pattern. -47 (E) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 007IWS885, S888, and S904). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or means 2, when the effect executing means executes the effect by the first pattern, the game medium is placed in the specific area at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed after the specific display result is derived and displayed. A promotion effect (for example, a right-handed notification effect shown in FIGS. 8-43 (G) and 8-45 (G)) that prompts the user to pass is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (2)). When the super reach effect B1 is executed according to the change pattern 6, when the special symbol change display is stopped and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the right-handed notification effect is executed immediately), and the effect is executed using the second pattern. In this case, after the specific display result is derived and displayed, the promotion effect is executed at the timing when the specific period longer than the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (3)). When the super reach effect B2 is executed according to the change pattern 7, after the special symbol change display is stopped and the big hit symbol is stopped, the latter half of the super reach effect B2, the win effect, and the big hit notification effect are further displayed. May be configured so that a right-handed notification effect is executed after the According to such a configuration, it is possible to favor the progress of the game suitably according to the situation.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the movable member control capable of operating the movable member based on a game medium (for example, a game ball) passing through a specific area (for example, the operation gate 007IW017). Means (for example, a portion for executing steps 007IWS860, S914, and S921 in the CPU 120 for effect control), and the movable member control means is common after the specific display result is derived and displayed when the effect is executed by the second pattern. When the movable member is moving during the performance or the notification effect, the movable member is not operated based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, the production control CPU 120 is Y in step 007IWS913). In step 007 IWS 914, the big hit notification effect is executed by chance. When the actuating gate 007IW017 gaming ball has passed when the movable member 007IW078 is operated does not perform processing to operate the movable member 007IW078 duplicate) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation control of the movable member from becoming complicated.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the effect executing means does not perform variable display of the identification information during execution of the common effect when the effect is executed by the second pattern (for example, super reach). When the execution of the effect B is started, the decorative design may be erased, and the decorative design variation display may not be executed. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the variable display result (for example, the operation gate 007IW017). Based on the fact that the game ball has passed), for example, advantageous state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a story reach effect, a super reach effect) that suggests being controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a story reach effect or a super reach effect at step 007IWS825 in the CPU 120 for effect control) Select the process table that contains the 007 IWS827 and S825) and the specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, the special effect related to the specific effect during the period until the specific condition is satisfied (for example, FIG. 8-37). (E), (F) and special effect execution means capable of executing the ending effects shown in FIGS. 8-38 (E), (F) (for example, a part for executing steps 007IWS874, S888, S904 in the CPU 120 for effect control) ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect when controlling to the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic part 007IW. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. in the characteristic part 007IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol process process in the characteristic part 007IW. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an accessory release. It is a flowchart which shows a post-completion process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a gate passage command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an alerting | reporting effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an alerting | reporting period determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an alerting | reporting mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a numerical effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows a gate passage waiting effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a gate passage waiting effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a pseudo hold display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pseudo hold display mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a pseudo | simulation variation process process. It is a flowchart which shows a pseudo fluctuation start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pseudo fluctuation time determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a concealment effect kind determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a pseudo fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case a notification effect, a numerical value effect, and a notice effect are performed during the display of a variation of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case a notification effect, a numerical value effect, and a notice effect are performed during the display of a variation of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case a story reach effect and an end effect are performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case a story reach effect and an end effect are performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case a story reach effect and an end effect are performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case super reach effects A1 and A2 are performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case super reach effects A1 and A2 are performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case super reach effects A1 and A2 are performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the super reach effect B1 is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the super reach effect B1 is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case super reach production B2 is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case super reach production B2 is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case super reach production B3 is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case super reach production B3 is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of super reach production B1 and super reach production B2. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of super reach production B2 and super reach production B3. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case a special effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case a special effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case a special effect is performed.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  It should be noted that in this specification, the comparison expression of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “difference”) means that one is a ratio of “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding feature 007IW)
Next, the characteristic part 007IW of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic part 007IW. In this characteristic part 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8A, instead of the pass gate 41 shown in FIG. 1, a pass gate 007IW041 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 (right side of the game area). . Further, in place of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 007IW007 having a large winning opening is provided at the lower right of the game area.

  Further, in this characteristic portion 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8A, a variable winning ball device 007IW020 (a bonus item) is provided on the right side of the game area and above the special variable winning ball device 007IW007. In this feature 007IW, the variable winning ball device 007IW020 is controlled to be in an open state in the small hit gaming state. The variable winning ball apparatus 007IW020 is provided with a V winning opening, and a game ball that has won the V winning opening is detected by a V winning opening switch 007IW020a. When the variable winning ball device 007IW020 in the small hit game is opened and the game ball wins the V winning opening and is detected by the V winning opening switch 007IW020a, the big winning game is controlled after the end of the small hit game.

  Further, in this characteristic portion 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8A, an operation gate 007IW017 is provided on the right side of the game area. The game ball that has passed the operation gate 007IW017 is detected by the operation gate switch 007IW017a.

  Further, in this characteristic portion 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8A, a general winning opening 007IW010 is provided below the operation gate 007IW017. A game ball won in the general winning opening 007IW010 is detected by the winning opening switch 007IW010a.

  It should be noted that when the game ball wins the winning ball such as the special variable winning ball device 007IW007, the variable winning ball device 007IW020, the general winning port 007IW010, the first starting winning port, and the second starting winning port, It is led to the back side of the board 2 and discharged (therefore, each winning prize port also serves as a discharge port). On the other hand, the gates such as the passing gate 007IW041 and the operating gate 007IW017 only pass the game ball, and the game ball flows down on the game area after passing (the gate also serves as a discharge port). No), it is possible to win or pass other winning gates or gates.

  Further, in this characteristic portion 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8A, a movable member 007IW078 is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. The movable member 007IW078 is rotated by driving the motor 007IW078a, and is rotated in such a manner that the movable member 007IW078 falls on the front surface of the image display device 5.

  FIG. 8B is a configuration diagram illustrating various control boards and the like in the characteristic unit 007IW. As shown in FIG. 8-2, in this feature 007IW, the switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 007IW021, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), a count switch 007IW023, and an operation gate switch. Detecting signals from the 007IW017a, the prize opening switch 007IW010a, and the V prize opening switch 007IW020a (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and turned on) is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 To do. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, solenoid 007IW082, or solenoid 007IW083) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a special prize opening door (special It is transmitted to the solenoid 007IW082 for the variable winning ball device 007IW007) and the solenoid 007IW083 for the variable winning ball device 007IW020.

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the variation pattern table. Among these, FIG. 8-3 (A) shows an example of the variation pattern table A used in the case of being out of place. Further, FIG. 8-3 (B) shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table B used in the case of a big hit. FIG. 8C shows an example of the variation pattern table C used when a small hit is made. In this example, the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (C) depends on whether the variation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of the big hit or small hit. Any one of A to C is selected, and any one of the fluctuation patterns 1 to 7 is determined using the selected fluctuation pattern tables A to C.

  Also, in this example, when a big hit occurs in a low base state (so-called first hit) regardless of the fluctuation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first time after the end of the first big hit game In the variation display, regardless of the variation display result of the second special symbol, the variation pattern table D shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) is selected, and a charge effect is executed in the image display device 5. In addition, during the period in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the second and subsequent variable display after the end of the first jackpot game, regardless of the result of the variable display of the second special symbol, FIG. The variation pattern table E shown in (E) is selected, and a special effect is executed in the image display device 5.

  In this example, the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed during the period in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed after the second time after the end of the first big hit game and the special effect is executed. Regardless of whether it is out of place, big hit or small hit, the fluctuation display for 100 seconds is performed. Therefore, for the off, big hit, and small hit shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (C) In the variation pattern tables A to C, a variation pattern 4 having a variation time of 100 seconds is provided.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in this example, and for example, a variation pattern having a variation time of 100 seconds or more may be provided.

  Further, in this example, during the period in which the special effect is executed, the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is lost, regardless of whether it is a big hit or a small hit, FIG. 8-3 (E) The variation pattern 10 having a variation time of 100 seconds is determined using the variation pattern table E shown in FIG. For example, even during the period when the special effect is executed, when the big hit is made, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern table B shown in FIG. In this case, a variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern table C for small hits shown in FIG. In addition, for example, when a special effect is executed, a variation pattern table for big hits dedicated to special effects different from the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. A variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern table for small hits.

(Big hit judgment table and small hit judgment table)
FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram of an example of a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-4 (A) shows an example of the jackpot determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, there is a probability of about 1/200 in either the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. It is decided to make a big hit.

  FIG. 8-4 (B) shows an example of the small hit determination table in the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Moreover, FIG. 8-4 (C) has shown the example of the small hit determination table in the case of performing the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit probability is 0%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined to be a small hit with a probability of about 1/6.

  Here, the flow of the game in the feature unit 007IW will be described. In this example, when the game state is a low base state, the player performs a game ball launch operation (so-called left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area. In this example, in the low base state, it is extremely rare for a game ball to win the second start winning opening, and the variation display of the first special symbol is almost always executed. Therefore, in this example, it is rare that a small hit occurs during the low base state.

  Next, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the variation display of the first special symbol during the low base state (rarely, the jackpot symbol may be derived and displayed in the variation display of the second special symbol). After that, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017, the game is controlled to the big hit game state (so-called first hit big hit game state). Then, the gaming state is controlled to the high base state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the high base state is maintained until one fluctuation display is finished. In this example, when the high base state is controlled, the opening frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased and the winning frequency to the second start winning opening is increased, but the controlled state is not controlled in the short time state.

  When controlled to the high base state, the player performs a game ball launch operation (so-called right-handed) aiming at the right side of the game area. In this case, the image display device 5 also performs an effect that encourages the storage of the second hold memory by executing the charge effect, and the second hold at the maximum until the high base state ends after the one-time variable display is executed. You can save 4 memories. Further, in this example, since the change display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the change display of the first special symbol, after the first big hit game is finished, it is controlled once in the high base state. It is possible to obtain an opportunity to execute the variable display of the second special symbol five times in total, including the variable display and the four variable displays based on the accumulation of the four second reserved memories.

  In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is a small hit with a probability of about 1/6 (see FIG. 8-4 (C)). When the small winning symbol is derived and displayed during the variable display, the small winning game state is controlled, and the variable winning ball device 007IW020 is controlled to the open state. Thereafter, when a game ball wins a V winning opening in the variable winning ball apparatus 007IW020, the game state is controlled to the big hit game state after the end of the small hit game. Then, after the big hit game state after the small hit game is finished, the game state is controlled to the high base state, and the high base state is maintained until the six variations display is finished.

  Therefore, in this example, after the end of the big hit game state after the small hit game, six change displays controlled to the high base state and four change displays based on the accumulation of four second reserved memories. The opportunity to execute the variable display of the second special symbol 10 times in total can be obtained. In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is a small hit with a probability of about 1/6 (see FIG. 8-4 (C)), so the big hit game after the small hit game is once. If it occurs, a big hit game based on a small hit can be continuously obtained at a relatively high rate (so-called consecutive resort).

  In addition, in this example, when controlling to the big hit game state after the small hit game, the case of controlling to the big hit game state without being a condition of passing the game ball of the operation gate 007IW017 is shown. It is not limited to this aspect. For example, after winning V in the small hit game, it may be configured to control to the big hit game state based on further passing through the operation gate 007IW017.

  In this example, hereinafter, the jackpot game controlled based on the fact that the variation display result of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has become the jackpot symbol is also referred to as a first jackpot game or a first jackpot game state. The big hit game controlled after the small hit game is also referred to as a second big hit game or a second big hit game state.

  FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol process in the feature unit 007IW. In this example, the start winning determination process (step 007IWS101) is the same as the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. Further, the special symbol normal process (step 007IWS110) to the special symbol stop process (step 007IWS113) is substantially the same as the special symbol normal process (step S110) to the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol stop process (step 007IWS113), the process does not immediately shift to the big hit start pre-processing (step 007IWS118) but waits for the gate to pass (step 007IWS114). Migrate to In addition, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the process proceeds to the accessory release pre-processing (step 007IWS115).

  Gate passage waiting process (step 007IWS114): This process is executed when the special symbol process flag is 4. When it is confirmed that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step 007IWS118).

  Pre-opening processing of an accessory (step 007IWS115): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. The game control microcomputer 100 executes a process for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus 007IW020 (the accessory) to the open state, and the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is being released. It is updated to a value (6 in this example) according to the process (step 007IWS116).

  Processing during opening of an accessory (step 007IWS116): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. It is confirmed whether or not the V prize opening switch 007IW020a is turned on and whether or not the accessory release time has elapsed. If the V prize opening switch 007IW020a is turned on, the V prize flag is set. When the bonus release time has elapsed, the bonus is closed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the post-function closing post-process (step 007IWS117).

  Post-combination processing (step 007IWS117): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. If the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step 007IWS118). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (in this example, 0) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 007IWS110).

  The jackpot release pre-processing (step 007IWS118) to jackpot end processing (step 007IWS121) is substantially the same as the jackpot release pre-processing (step S114) to jackpot end processing (step S117) shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step 007IWS110) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (step 007IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending memory number counter for counting the total number of the first pending memory number and the second pending memory number is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second pending storage number is 0 (step 007IWS52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating "second" (step 007IWS53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step 007 IWS 54).

  In this characteristic part 007IW, the processing of steps 007IWS52 to S54 is executed, so that the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 007IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 determines each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

  Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 007IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 103 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step 007IWS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control CPU 120 according to the current gaming state (step 007IWS58). In this case, when the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a high base state background designation command. Further, if the high base flag is not set, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a low base state background designation command.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a flag after the first hit indicating that the display is a variable display after the first big hit game is set (step 007IWS59). If the after-first hit flag is set, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the after-first-hit counter for counting the number of executions of the variable display after the first big hit game (step 007IWS60).

  Next, the CPU 103 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number buffer area (step 007IWS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 007IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step 007IWS101) and stored in advance in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8A) shown in FIG. 8 with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. is there. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process. When the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the CPU 103 determines to win the bonus for the special symbol. If it is decided to win the game (Y in Step 007IWS63), the process proceeds to Step 007IWS64. On the other hand, if it is decided not to win (N in Step 007IWS63), the process proceeds to Step 007IWS67. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  In step 007IWS64, the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (16 round big hit or 4 round big hit) corresponding to the value matching the random number value for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area as the big hit type (step 007IWS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step 007IWS101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Further, the CPU 103 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 007IWS66). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS71.

  On the other hand, in step 007IWS67, the CPU 103 selects the small hit determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer. In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the small symbol determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) is selected, and the value of the special symbol pointer is When “second” is indicated, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (C) is selected. Then, the CPU 103 performs a lottery process based on the big hit determination random number using the selected small hit determination table, and determines whether or not to make a small hit (step 007IWS68). In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 0%. When a special symbol variation display is executed, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of about 1/6. When it is determined to be a small hit (Y in step 007IWS69), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step 007IWS70). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS71.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 007IWS111) (step 007IWS71).

  FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step 007IWS111) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first after-hit flag is set (step 007IWS81). If the flag after the first hit is set (that is, if the variable display after the first big hit game is executed), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the counter number after the first hit is 1. Confirm (step 007IWS82). If the value after the first hit count is 1 (that is, if the first fluctuation display after the first big hit game is executed), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the fluctuation pattern. Then, the variation pattern table D shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) is selected (step 007IWS83).

  If the value of the flag after the first hit is not 1 (that is, if the second and subsequent fluctuation display after the first big hit game is executed), the CPU 103 sets the value of the special symbol Ponta to “second”. It is confirmed whether or not the value is indicated (step 007IWS84). If the value of the special symbol Ponta is a value indicating “second” (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern as The variation pattern table E shown in FIG. 8-3 (E) is selected (step 007IWS85). Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the counter number of times after the first hit is 4 (step 007IWS86). If the value of the after-first-hit counter is 4 (that is, if the fourth variable display after the first big-hit game is executed), the CPU 103 determines the after-first-hit flag and the number of times after the first-hit. The counter is reset (step 007IWS87).

  On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol printer is not a value indicating “second” in step 007IWS84 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed), The counter after the first hit is reset (step 007IWS87). That is, in this case, in the first fluctuation display after the first big hit game (during the high base state), up to four second reserved memories cannot be stored, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is interrupted. Since this is the case, the after-first-after flag and the first-time after-count counter are reset.

  If the after-first hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step 007IWS88). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 8-3 (B) as a table for determining the variation pattern (step 007IWS89).

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 007IWS90). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern table C shown in FIG. 8C as a table for determining the variation pattern (step 007IWS91).

  On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not set (that is, it is out of place), the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) as a table for determining the variation pattern ( Step 007IWS92).

  Next, the CPU 103 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number buffer area (step 007IWS93), and uses the variation pattern table selected in steps 007IWS83, S85, S89, S91, and S92 to draw a lottery process based on the variation pattern determination random number. To determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step 007IWS94).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 007IWS95). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a display result designation command corresponding to the big hit type or the big hit type to the effect control CPU 120 (step 007IWS96).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control for starting the variable display of the special symbol indicated by the special symbol pointer (step 007IWS97). In this case, if the special symbol pointer has a value indicating “first”, control for starting the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and if the special symbol pointer has a value indicating “second”, the first symbol is displayed. (2) Control to start the variable display of special symbols. Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 102 (step 007IWS98). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 007IWS112) (step 007IWS99).

  FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step 007IWS113) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step 007IWS131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the high base flag is set (step 007IWS132). If the high base flag is not set (that is, if it is in the low base state), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the flag after the first hit is set (step 007IWS133). If the first after-hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 sets the first after-hit flag (step 007IWS134).

  On the other hand, if the flag after the first hit is already set in step 007IS133, the second hold that has accumulated a maximum of four after finishing the high base state after finishing the first fluctuation display after the first big hit game. This is a case where a big hit is again made in the variation display of the second special symbol based on the memory, and it is not the first hit even in the low base state. Therefore, in this case, the CPU 103 resets the after-first-after-attack flag that has been set (step 007IWS135).

  Next, if set, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag and the high base number counter (step 007IWS136). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 007IWS114) (step 007IWS137).

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 007IWS138). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory release pre-processing (step 007IWS115) (step 007IWS139).

  If the small hit flag is not set (i.e., it is off), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the high base number counter is 0 (step 007IWS140). If the value of the high base number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the high base number counter (step 007IWS141), and determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter after the subtraction is 0. Confirm (step 007IWS142). If the value of the high base number counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 007IWS143). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 007IWS110) (step 007IWS144).

  FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the gate passage waiting process (step 007IWS114) in the special symbol process. In the gate passage waiting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first checks whether or not the operation gate switch 007IW017a is turned on (step 007IWS151). If the operation gate switch 007IW017a is not in the on state (that is, if the game ball is not passing through the operation gate 007IW017), the processing is ended as it is. If the operation gate switch 007IW017a is in the on state (that is, if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017), the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 007IWS152). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit start pre-processing (step 007IWS153).

  By executing the gate passage waiting process shown in FIG. 8-10, in this feature 007IW, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit gaming state is not immediately started, but the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. Thereafter, the big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state) is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017. In this feature section 007IW, the processing of step 007IWS002 is executed, so that the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017 based on the reception of the big hit start designation command. It is possible to recognize that the big hit gaming state is started.

  Hereinafter, in this characteristic portion 007IW, the state before the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 after the big hit symbol is derived and displayed is also referred to as a gate passage waiting state.

  FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the process during the opening of a bonus item (step 007IWS116) in the special symbol process. In the process of releasing a bonus, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a bonus release time timer for measuring the release time of the variable winning ball device 007IW020 (a bonus) has timed out (step 007IWS421). The bonus release time timer is set when the variable winning ball apparatus 007IW020 is controlled to be in the open state in the bonus release pre-processing (step 007IWS115).

  If the accessory release time timer has not timed out, the value of the accessory release time timer is decremented by 1 (step 007IWS422). Further, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V prize opening switch 007IW020a is turned on (step 007IWS423). If the V prize opening switch 007IW020a is in the ON state, the CPU 103 sets a V prize flag indicating that a V prize has been won (step 007IWS424).

  When the bonus release timer has timed out, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 007IW083 and controls the variable winning ball device 007IW020 to be closed (step 007IWS425). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the post-function closing process (step 007IWS117) (step 007IWS426).

  FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the post-completion processing (step 007IWS117) in the special symbol process. In the post-completion processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 007IWS451). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 007IWS453. When the small hitting end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 displays in the small hitting end display timer a display corresponding to the time during which the small hitting end display is performed in the image display device 5 (small hitting end display time). A value corresponding to time is set (step 007IWS452), and the process ends.

  In step 007IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the small hitting end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hitting end display time has elapsed (step 007IWS454). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 007IWS455). If the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag and the high base number counter if it is set (step 007IWS456). If it is set, the CPU 103 resets the first after-attack flag (step 007IWS457). Further, the CPU 103 resets the V winning flag (step 007IWS458). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 007IWS459).

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit start pre-processing (step 007IWS118) (step 007IWS460).

  If it is confirmed in step 007IWS455 that the V winning flag is not set, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 007IWS110) (step 007IWS461). ).

  FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step 007IWS121) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 007IWS531). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 007IWS535. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the big hit flag or the small hit flag (step 007IWS532), and performs control to transmit a big hit end designation command (step 007IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed in the image display device 5 (the jackpot end display time) in the jackpot end display timer (step 007IWS534), and performs the processing. finish.

  In Step 007IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 007IWS536). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 007IWS536), the CPU 103 sets a high base flag (step 007IWS537) and controls the gaming state to the high base state. Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first after-hit flag is set (step 007IWS538). If the flag after the first hit is set (that is, if the first big hit game is to be ended), the CPU 103 sets 1 to the high base number counter (step 007 IWS 539). On the other hand, if the flag after the first hit is not set (that is, if the big hit game in the consecutive game ends), the CPU 103 sets 6 to the high base number counter (step 007 IWS 540). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 007IWS110) (step 007IWS541).

  In the feature unit 007IW, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) also executes a gate passing command transmission process in the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart illustrating the gate passing command transmission process. In the gate passing command transmission process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the operation gate switch 007IW017a is turned on (step 007IWS551). If the operation gate switch 007IW017a is in the on state (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017), the CPU 103 effects the gate passing command indicating that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 is performed (step 007IWS552).

  By executing the gate passage command transmission process shown in FIG. 8-14, in this example, every time a game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017, regardless of whether it is in a gate passage waiting state or not, A gate passing command is transmitted to the CPU 120.

  FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16 are flowcharts showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (the area in which the received change pattern command (the effect control command that establishes the change pattern) is stored). Step 007 IWS 801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (the area where the received display result designation command is stored) (that is, the received display). The decorative symbol display result (stop symbol) is determined according to the result designation command (step 007 IWS 802). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (decoration of the decorative pattern) is performed according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the processing of step 007IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 007IWS802, selects a chance target symbol (for example, “223” or “445” as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream). The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 007IWS 802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  In step 007 IWS 802, when the received display result designation command indicates “big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 selects a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol. decide. When the received display result designation command indicates “small hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a small hit symbol (for example, a combination of symbols “135”) as the stop symbol. In the case of “displacement”, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a “stop symbol” of a decorative symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  In this feature part 007IW, there are a case where it is controlled to a 16-round big hit gaming state and a case where it is controlled to a 4-round big hit gaming state when it is a big hit.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read out in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 6 (step 007IWS803). If the variation pattern is 6, the production control CPU 120 selects a process table for the super reach production B1 (step 007IWS804). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

  If the change pattern is not 6, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the change pattern specified by the change pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the change pattern 7 (step 007IWS805). If the variation pattern is 7, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for the super reach effect B2 (step 007IWS806). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

  If it is not the variation pattern 7, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 8 (step 007IWS807). If the variation pattern is 8, the production control CPU 120 selects a process table for the super reach production B3 (step 007IWS808). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

  If the variation pattern is not 8, the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 9 (step 007IWS809). If the variation pattern is 9, the effect control CPU 120 selects a charge effect process table (step 007IWS810). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

  If the variation pattern is not 9, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 10 (step 007IWS811). If the variation pattern is 10, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for special effects (step 007IWS812).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the special effect remaining time display (display indicating the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect) is being displayed on the image display device 5 (step 007IWS813). If the special effect remaining time display is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the current second reserved storage number in the remaining time timer for measuring the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect. (Step 007IWS814). In this case, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), since the fluctuation time is 100 seconds in the fluctuation pattern 10 used when the special effect is executed, the current second hold If the stored number is 1, a value corresponding to 100 seconds × 1 = 100 seconds is set in the remaining time timer. If the current second reserved storage number is 2, a value corresponding to 100 seconds × 2 = 200 seconds is set in the remaining time timer. If the current second reserved storage number is 3, a value corresponding to 100 seconds × 3 = 300 seconds is set in the remaining time timer. If the current second reserved storage number is 4, a value corresponding to 100 seconds × 4 = 400 seconds is set in the remaining time timer. Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the special effect remaining time display corresponding to the set remaining time timer (step 007IWS815).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the hold display areas (first hold display area and second hold display area) for displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in the image display device 5 (step 007IWS816). In this example, in the image display device 5, in addition to the first reserved display area and the second reserved display area, the first reserved memory number display and the second reserved memory number including the number indicating the first reserved memory number are shown. Although the second reserved memory number display including numbers is also displayed, even if the display of the special effect remaining time display is started, the display of the first reserved memory number display and the second reserved memory number display is continued.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a special effect execution flag indicating that the special effect is being executed (step 007IWS817). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

  When the pattern is not the variation pattern 10 (that is, when the variation pattern is any one of the variation patterns 1 to 4), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the notice effect to be executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol ( Step 007IWS818). In step 007IWS818, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the notice effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the notice effect and determines the presence and type of the notice effect.

  FIG. 8-17 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the notice effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-17, in the notice effect determination table, determination values are assigned to no notice effect, notice effect A, notice effect B, and notice effect C, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 8-17, in this characteristic part 007IW, the notice effects A to C are executed at different timings during the display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, the notice effect A is a notice effect that is executed during high-speed fluctuation during the decorative pattern fluctuation display. Further, the notice effect B is a notice effect that is executed when the reach is established during the decorative display of the decorative symbols. Further, the notice effect C is a notice effect that is executed after the reach has been established during the decorative symbol display.

  As shown in FIG. 8-17, in this characteristic unit 007IW, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the highest when the notice effect C is executed, and the expectation for the next big hit when the notice effect B is executed. The degree of reliability (reliability) is high, and when the notice effect A is executed, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is the lowest. Accordingly, the feature unit 007IW is configured such that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit increases as the notice effect at a later timing is executed.

  Specific examples of the notice effects A to C include various notice effects such as a step-up notice effect, a group notice effect, a character notice effect, and an accessory notice effect. In addition, in this characteristic portion 007IW, the case where three types of notice effects A to C are executed is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, four or more types of notice effects may be executed, or conversely, only two kinds of notice effects may be executed.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the case where the allocation of the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice effects A to C is changed depending on whether or not it is a big hit, It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the allocation of the presence or absence of the notice effect and the notice effects A to C is made different depending on the presence or absence of reach, the type of reach, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, and the number of pseudo-reams. Also good.

  When it is determined to execute any of the notice effects (Y in step 007IWS819), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notification effect (step 007IWS820). The “notification effect” is an effect for notifying the period until the notice effect is executed before the notice effect is executed. In step 007IWS820, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the notification effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect, and determines whether or not to execute the notification effect. .

  FIG. 8-18 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the notification effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-18, determination values are assigned to “notification effect” and “notification effect” in the notification effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-18, in this feature portion 007IW, even when the same notice effect is executed, when the notification effect is executed, the big hit is compared with the case where the notification effect is not executed. Expectation (reliability) for is high.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 007IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-18, although the case where the allocation of the presence or absence of a notification effect is varied depending on whether or not it is a big hit, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, you may comprise so that allocation of the presence or absence of alerting | reporting effect may differ according to which is notice effect AC.

  When it is determined to execute the notification effect (Y in step 007IWS821), the effect control CPU 120 determines a notification period to be notified before execution of the notice effect (step 007IWS822). In step 007IWS822, the production control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the notification period determination table for determining the notification period, and determines the notification period.

  FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the notification period determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-19 (A) shows a specific example of the notification period determination table used when the notice effect A is executed. 8-19 (B) shows a specific example of the notification period determination table used when the notice effect B is executed. Further, FIG. 8-19 (C) shows a specific example of a notification period determination table used when the notice effect C is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-19, in the notification period determination table, determination values are respectively assigned to “10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, and “30 seconds” as notification periods.

  The feature unit 007IW is configured to execute a notification effect for notifying a period until the notice effect is executed before the notice effect is executed. For example, when “10 seconds” is determined as the notification period, a character display such as “after 10 seconds?” Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 5 10 seconds before the notice effect is executed. Thus, it is notified that the notice effect is executed after 10 seconds. For example, when “20 seconds” is determined as the notification period, a character display such as “20 seconds later?” Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 20 20 seconds before the notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is notified that the notice effect will be executed after 20 seconds. For example, when “30 seconds” is determined as the notification period, a character display such as “30 seconds later?” Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 30 30 seconds before the notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is notified that the notice effect will be executed after 30 seconds.

  Note that the notification mode in the notification effect is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, when “20 seconds” is determined as the notification period, “+10 seconds” may be additionally notified after the image display device 5 notifies “after 10 seconds?”. Further, for example, when “30 seconds” is determined as the notification period, “+10 seconds”, “+20 seconds”, etc. are additionally notified after the image display device 5 notifies “after 10 seconds?”. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), when the notice effect A is executed, “10 seconds” is determined as the notification period with a probability of 100%. As already described, the notice effect A is a notice effect that is executed during high-speed fluctuation immediately after the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, so the notice effect is executed and the notice period is notified until the notice effect is executed. A long period cannot be secured. Therefore, when the notice effect A that is executed during high-speed fluctuation is executed, the notification effect that notifies “10 seconds” as the notification period is uniformly executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), when the notice effect B is executed, “10 seconds” and “20 seconds” can be determined as the notification period. As described above, the notice effect B is a notice effect that is executed when the reach is established. Therefore, when compared with the notice effect A, the notice effect B is longer after the notice effect is executed and the notice period is notified. A period can be secured. Therefore, in the case of executing the notice effect B executed when the reach is established, the notification effect that notifies “10 seconds” and the notification effect that notifies “20 seconds” can be executed as the notification period. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), when the notice effect B is executed, when “20 seconds” is notified as the notification period, “10 seconds” is notified as the notification period. The expectation degree (reliability) for the big hit is higher than that. Therefore, the characteristic unit 007IW is configured such that the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is higher as the longer period is notified as the notification period.

  As shown in FIG. 8-19 (C), when the notice effect C is executed, “10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, and “30 seconds” can be determined as the notification period. As already described, the notice effect C is a notice effect that is executed after the reach is established. Therefore, when compared with the notice effect A and the notice effect B, the notice effect is executed and the notice period is executed after the notice period is notified. A long period can be secured until it is done. Therefore, when the notice effect C executed when the reach is established, a notification effect that notifies “10 seconds”, a notification effect that notifies “20 seconds”, and a notification effect that notifies “30 seconds” as the notification period. Are configured to be executable.

  As shown in FIG. 8-19 (C), when the notice effect C is executed, when “30 seconds” is notified as the notification period, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the highest, and “20 seconds "Is notified next, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high, and when" 10 seconds "is notified, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the lowest. Therefore, the characteristic unit 007IW is configured such that the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is higher as the longer period is notified as the notification period.

  As described above, in the feature unit 007IW, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit becomes higher as the notice effect at a later timing is executed (see FIG. 8-17). The longer the notice effect at a later timing is executed, the longer the notification period is notified.

  Further, although this characteristic unit 007IW shows a case where three types of periods of “10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, and “30 seconds” are notified as the notification period, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, four or more notification periods may be notified, or conversely, only two notification periods may be notified.

  In addition, in the characteristic unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the case where the allocation of the types of notification periods is changed depending on whether or not the jackpot is large, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the allocation of the types of notification periods is made different depending on whether there is a reach, the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, the number of pseudo-reams, and the notice effects A to C. Also good.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the notification mode of the notification period (step 007IWS823). In step 007IWS823, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a lottery process based on a random number using the notification mode determination table for determining the notification mode, and determines the notification mode.

  FIG. 8-20 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the notification mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the notification mode determination table, determination values are assigned to “rectangular display”, “ellipse display”, and “diamond display” as the notification modes.

  When “rectangular display” is determined as the notification mode, for example, a notification effect is executed in a mode in which a character display such as “after 10 seconds?” Is displayed as a notification display in the rectangular display. When “ellipse display” is determined as the notification mode, for example, the notification effect is executed in a mode in which a character display such as “after 10 seconds?” Is displayed as the notification display in the elliptical display. When “diamond display” is determined as the notification mode, for example, a notification effect is executed in a mode in which a character display such as “after 10 seconds?” Is displayed as a notification display in the rhombus display.

  As shown in FIG. 8-20, when the diamond display is determined as the notification mode, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is the highest, and when the ellipse display is determined as the notification mode, the next expected level ( (Reliability) is high, and the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the lowest when rectangular display is determined as the notification mode.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a numerical effect (step 007IWS824). The “numerical effect” is an effect that is executed using numbers and numerical values after the notification period is executed and the notification period is notified and the notification period elapses and the notice effect is executed. In step 007IWS824, the effect control CPU 120 uses a numerical effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute a numerical effect, performs a lottery process based on a random number, and determines whether or not to execute the numerical effect. .

  8-21 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a numerical effect determination table. As shown in FIGS. 8-21, determination values are respectively assigned to “no numerical effect” and “with numerical effect” in the numerical effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-21, in this characteristic unit 007IW, when the numerical effect is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the numerical effect is not executed.

  In addition, in the feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-21, the case where the allocation of the presence / absence of the numerical effect is changed depending on whether or not it is a big hit is not limited to such a mode. For example, the allocation of the presence / absence of the numerical effect is made different depending on whether it is the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, the number of pseudo-reams, and the notice effects A to C Also good.

  Further, for example, the allocation of the presence / absence of numerical effects may be varied depending on the type of notification period (“10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, “30 seconds”). For example, when a plurality of types of numerical effects can be executed, different types of numerical effects may be easily executed depending on the type of notification period. For example, when the notification period is short “10 seconds”, it is easy to execute the numerical effect A executed at an early timing, and when the notification period is long “30 seconds”, the numerical effect executed at a later timing. You may comprise so that B may not be performed. Also, for example, when the notification period is short “10 seconds”, it is easy to execute a numerical effect α in which numbers are displayed one after another at a fast interval, and when the notification period is long “30 seconds”, it is slow. You may comprise so that the numerical effect (beta) in which a number is displayed one by one at intervals may not be performed.

  Further, for example, a range of numbers appearing in a numerical effect may be different depending on the type of notification period. Further, for example, the presence / absence of numerical effects and the allocation of types of numerical effects may be varied depending on the notification mode of notification effects (rectangular display, elliptical display, rhombus display).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step 007IWS825). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps 007IWS804, S806, S808, S810, S812, and S825 (step 007IWS826).

  The process table is a table in which process data that is referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), and the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component). Control of the various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (step 007IWS827). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this feature portion 007IW, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  In addition, in this feature portion 007IW, super reach effects A1 and A2 and story reach effects (reach effects that display images such that a series of stories are developed) are executed during the variation display of decorative symbols. If the variation patterns 3 and 4 including the super reach effects A1 and A2 are specified in the change pattern command, the process table including the super reach effects A1 and A2 is selected in step 007IWS825, and the process table is selected according to the selected process table. By executing the processing of Step 007IWS827 and Step 007IWS845, which will be described later, super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed while the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner (however, in this example, the super reach effect A1 is used using the change pattern 3). Is executed, and Although than is directed in the same manner in the case is executed super reach demonstration A2 is performed using the dynamic pattern 4, variable time is different (see Figure 8-3)).

  In this example, the super reach production A1 and the super reach production A2 are collectively referred to as super reach production A. Further, in this example, the super reach effect A is a common effect that can be executed in common in the case of the big hit and the case of the big hit.

  If the variation pattern 5 including the story reach effect is specified in the variation pattern command, a process table including the story reach effect is selected in step 007IWS825, and steps 007IWS827 and 007IWS845 described below are selected according to the selected process table. By executing the above process, the story reach effect is executed during the variation display of the decorative pattern.

  As already described, in this feature portion 007IW, there are a case where it is controlled to a 16-round jackpot gaming state and a case where it is controlled to a 4-round jackpot gaming state, but super reach effects A1, A2 Can be executed in the event of a loss, and if it is a big hit, it is executed in both cases where it is controlled in a 16-round big hit gaming state and in a case where it is controlled in a 4-round big hit gaming state May be. On the other hand, the story reach effect can be executed when the game is lost, and when it is a big hit, it may be executed only when it is controlled to the 16 round big hit gaming state, and the four round big hit gaming state. In the case of being controlled, story reach production is not executed.

  If the variation pattern 6 including the super reach effect B1 is specified in the change pattern command, a process table including the super reach effect B1 is selected in step 007IWS804, and a step 007IWS827 described later according to the selected process table and By executing the processing of step 007IWS845, the super reach effect B1 is executed over the change time of 60 seconds during the change display of the special symbol. In this example, when the super reach effect B1 is executed, only the effect display of the super reach effect B1 is performed on the image display device 5, and the decorative pattern variation display is not executed.

  If the variation pattern 7 including the super reach effect B2 is specified in the change pattern command, a process table including the super reach effect B2 is selected in step 007IWS806, and a step 007IWS827 described later according to the selected process table and By executing the process of step 007IWS845, the first half of the super reach effect B2 is executed over a change time of 30 seconds during the change display of the special symbol. In this example, the effect of the same effect content as the super reach effect B1 is executed as the super reach effect B2, but the change pattern 7 has a change time of only 30 seconds, so the change display of the special symbol is executed. Only the first 30 seconds of the super reach production B2 can be performed. In this example, the second half of the super reach effect B2 is executed in the gate pass waiting state, and the super reach effect B2 is performed in a total period of 60 seconds from the special symbol variation display period to the gate pass wait state. Executed. Therefore, in this example, if the game ball is passed through the operation gate 007IW017 during the execution of the super reach effect B2, the super reach effect B2 may be interrupted and may shift to a big hit game. In this example, when the super reach effect B2 is executed, only the effect display of the super reach effect B2 is performed on the image display device 5, and the decorative pattern variation display is not executed.

  If the variation pattern 8 including the super reach effect B3 is specified in the change pattern command, a process table including the super reach effect B3 is selected in step 007IWS808, and a step 007IWS827 described later according to the selected process table and By executing the processing of step 007IWS845, the effect of the super reach effect B3 is executed over the change time of 30 seconds during the change display of the special symbol. In this example, the production of the production content similar to the super reach production B1 and the super reach production B2 is executed as the super reach production B3. An effect is produced in which an effect with the same effect content as the reach effect B1 and the super reach effect B2 is interrupted. In this example, after the super reach effect B3, a right effect described later is executed in the gate waiting state. In this example, when the super reach effect B3 is executed, only the effect display of the super reach effect B3 is performed on the image display device 5, and the decorative symbol variation display is not executed.

  In this example, the super reach production B1, the super reach production B2, and the super reach production B3 are collectively referred to as a super reach production B. Further, in this example, the super reach effect B is a common effect that can be executed in common in the case of the big hit and the case of the big hit.

  If the variation pattern 9 including the charge effect is specified in the variation pattern command, a process table including the charge effect is selected in step 007IWS810, and processing in steps 007IWS827 and 007IWS845 described later is performed according to the selected process table. Is executed, the effect of the charge effect is executed over the change time of 60 seconds during the special symbol change display. In this example, as the charge effect, an effect that prompts the user to accumulate the second reserved memory is executed. Further, in this example, when the charge effect is executed, the image display device 5 only performs the effect display of the charge effect, and does not execute the decorative pattern variation display.

  If the variation pattern 10 including the special effect is specified in the variation pattern command, a process table including the special effect is selected in step 007IWS812, and processing in steps 007IWS827 and 007IWS845 described later is performed according to the selected process table. Is executed, the effect of the special effect is executed over a variation time of 100 seconds (up to four seconds of the variation display of the second special symbol four times) during the variation display of the second special symbol once. For example, during execution of the special effect, the background screen of the image display device 5 is changed to a background color (for example, yellow) corresponding to the special effect, and a special effect remaining time display is displayed. In addition, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 during the execution of the special effect, the fake display of the fake decorative design (pseudo design) is executed and the operation gate 007IW017 is further displayed during the display of the pseudo design change. When the game ball passes, the effect of displaying the pseudo hold display (pseudo hold display) is executed. In this example, when the special effect is executed, the image display device 5 displays the fluctuating display of the pseudo symbols, but does not execute the fluctuating display of the real decorative symbols.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 007IWS828).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 007IWS829).

  FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart of the variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 007IWS841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 007IWS842). When the process timer times out (step 007IWS843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 007IWS844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step 007IWS845).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the notification effect is to be executed and whether or not the notification start timing of the notification period is reached (step 007IWS846). Whether or not it is the notification start timing of the notification period can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 007IWS828. If it is the notification start timing of the notification period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the notification display of the notification period on the image display device 5 and performs control to start the notification effect (step 007IWS847). For example, if the notification period is determined to be “10 seconds” and the rectangular display is determined as the notification mode, a notification display including the character display “after 10 seconds?” Is displayed in the rectangular display. Further, for example, when the notification period is determined to be “30 seconds” and the rhombus display is determined as the notification mode, a notification display including a character display of “after 30 seconds?” Is displayed in the diamond display.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a notification period measurement timer for measuring the remaining time of the notification period (step 007IWS848). For example, if “10 seconds” is determined as the notification period, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 007IWS848. For example, if it is determined that “20 seconds” is set as the notification period, a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 007IWS848. For example, if “30 seconds” is determined as the notification period, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 007IWS848.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the notification effect is to be executed and whether it is the notification end timing of the notification period (step 007IWS849). Whether or not it is the notification end timing of the notification period can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 007IWS828. If it is the notification end timing of the notification period, the CPU 120 for effect control erases the notification display of the notification period displayed on the image display device 5 and performs control to end the notification effect (step 007IWS850).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the execution of the numerical effect is determined and the execution timing of the numerical effect is reached (step 007IWS851). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the numerical effect can be determined by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 007IWS828, for example. It is assumed that the execution timing of the numerical effect comes after the notification effect is executed and before the notice effect is executed. If it is the execution timing of the numerical effect, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to execute the numerical effect in the image display device 5 (step 007IWS852).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the notification period measurement timer is equal to the remaining 3 seconds, 2 seconds, or 1 second after execution of the notification effect (step 007IWS853). . If the value of the notification period measurement timer is a value corresponding to the remaining 3 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second (that is, if the remaining time of the notification period is 3 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second) The control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the remaining time display corresponding to the remaining time of the notification period (step 007IWS854). For example, if the remaining time is 3 seconds, a character display of “3 seconds remaining” is displayed as the remaining time display. For example, if the remaining time is 2 seconds, a character display of “2 seconds remaining” is displayed as the remaining time display. For example, if the remaining time is 1 second, the character display of “1 second remaining” is displayed as the remaining time display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the notification period measurement timer has timed out after execution of the notification effect (step 007IWS855). If the notification period measurement timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the notice effect in the image display device 5 (step 007IWS856). For example, if execution of the notice effect A is determined, the notice effect A is executed, if the execution of the notice effect B is determined, the notice effect B is executed, and if the notice effect C is determined to be executed. If there is, the notice effect C is executed.

  In this feature unit 007IW, when the notice effect is executed, it may be determined that the notification effect is not executed. However, when the notice effect is not executed, for example, the change time timer set in step 007IWS828 is used. By checking the value, it is determined whether it is the execution timing of the notice effect A during the high-speed fluctuation, the execution timing of the notice effect B when the reach is established, and the execution timing of the notice effect C after the reach is established. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may determine and it may perform notice effect A-C.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the super reach effect B1 is to be executed (step 007IWS857). Whether or not the super reach effect B1 is to be executed can be determined by confirming whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is the variation pattern 6, for example. In the case of executing the super reach effect B1, the effect control CPU 120 performs the success / failure notification effect after the super reach effect B1 (the effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit (the jackpot notification effect for notifying that it is a big hit, Or, it is confirmed whether or not it is the execution timing of the missed notification effect that informs that it is a miss (step 007IWS858). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the success / failure notification effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 007IWS828 of the variable display start setting process.

  If it is the execution timing of the success / failure notification effect, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current special symbol variation display is a big hit (step 007IWS859). Whether or not it is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the contents of the display result designation command. If it is a big win, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the movable member 007IW078 to operate by driving the motor 007IW078a (step 007IWS860).

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step 007IWS861), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 007IWS862).

  FIG. 8-23 and FIG. 8-24 are flowcharts showing a special figure waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special symbol waiting process, the production control CPU 120 first performs a control to stop and display the determined stop symbols (outgoing symbol, big hit symbol, small hit symbol) (step 007IWS871).

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of Step 007IWS871 (Y in Step 007IWS872), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the story reach effect is executed with the variable display that ends this time (Step 007IWS873). Note that whether or not the story reach effect has been executed can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the gate pass waiting effect including the ending effect (step 007IWS874).

  “Ending effect” is an effect of displaying an image corresponding to the ending part of a story in a story reach effect. In accordance with the process table selected in step 007IWS874, the processing of steps 007IWS888 and 007IWS904, which will be described later, is executed. A series of story productions are performed over the final ending production.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the high base state is in effect (step 007IWS875). Whether or not it is in the high base state can be determined, for example, by confirming an effect control command that can specify the gaming state received from the gaming control microcomputer 100. For example, when the background designation command for designating the background screen of the image display device 5 is configured so that the game state can also be identified (for example, the high base state background designation command that can identify the high base state, the low base state that can identify the low base state) The base state background designation command) and the high base state background designation command are received, and it may be determined that the high base state is in effect.

  If it is in the high base state, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887. If it is not in the high base state (that is, if it is in the low base state), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to superimpose and display the caution display on the image display device 5 (step 007IWS876). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to superimpose and display a character display such as “(Caution) end of movie by passing the gate” on the image display device 5 as the caution display. Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

  As already described, in this feature portion 007IW, the ending effect for the story reach effect is executed in the gate passing waiting state. However, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 in the low base state, the ending effect is executed. The production is configured to end. For this reason, if the game ball is passed through the operation gate 007IW017 early in the low base state, the ending effect ends in the middle and cannot be seen to the end. Therefore, when the low base state is in effect, if the game ball is passed through the operation gate 007IW017 early by executing the processing of step 007IWS876 and displaying a caution display, the ending effect ends in the middle. So that the player can be aware of this.

  If the story reach effect is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed with the variable display that ends this time (step 007IWS877). Note that whether or not the super reach effects A1 and A2 have been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern commands stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the gate pass waiting effect including the promotion display (step 007IWS878). The “promotion display” is a display that prompts the operation gate 007IW017 to perform a launch operation aiming at the right side of the game area in order to pass the game ball. For example, as the promotion display, a character display such as “right-handed” is superimposed on the image display device 5.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a gate passage waiting time measurement timer for measuring the elapsed time after entering the gate passage waiting state (step 007IWS879). In this example, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds in the gate passage waiting time measurement timer. Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

  If the super reach effects A1 and A2 are not executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect B1 is executed with the special symbol change display that ends this time (step 007IWS880). Whether or not the super reach effect B1 has been executed can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If the super reach effect B1 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the right-handed notification effect (the effect of urging to perform a right-handed effect) (step 007IWS881). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

  If the super reach effect B1 has not been executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect B2 has been executed with the special symbol variable display that ends this time (step 007IWS882). Whether or not the super reach effect B2 has been executed can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If the super reach effect B2 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the latter half of the super reach effect B2 (step 007IWS883). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

  If the super reach effect B2 has not been executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect B3 has been executed with the special symbol variable display that ends this time (step 007IWS884). Whether or not the super reach effect B3 has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If the super reach effect B3 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the sudden effect (step 007IWS885). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

  If it is not the case where the super reach effect B3 is executed (for example, when only the normal reach results in a big win), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the normal gate pass waiting effect (step 007IWS886). In addition, as a normal gate passage waiting effect, for example, the promotion display may be performed in the same manner as when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, or when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed. In comparison, accelerated display (for example, right-handed display with a small display size) may be performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 007IWS887), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, and speaker 27 as effect component) is executed according to data 1) (step 007IWS888).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the gate pass waiting effect process (step 007IWS889).

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 007IWS871 (Y in step 007IWS890), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the small hit (step 007IWS891). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 007IWS892), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, and speaker 27 as effect component) is executed according to data 1) (step 007IWS893).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting effect process (step 007IWS894).

  In this example, during the small hit game, the variable winning ball device 007IW020 (combination) is controlled to be in the open state. The production corresponding to the opening of the) is executed.

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in Step 007IWS890), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (Step S170). (Step 007IWS895).

  In addition, in the feature portion 007IW, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol waiting process (step S173), the characteristic portion 007IW does not immediately shift to the big hit middle effect process (step S176), but shifts to the gate pass waiting production process. (Refer to Step 007IWS889).

  8-25 and FIG. 8-26 are flowcharts showing the gate passage waiting effect process. In the gate passage waiting effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 007IWS901). When the process timer times out (step 007IWS902), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 007IWS903). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step 007IWS904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received (step 007IWS905). As already described, in this example, the jackpot start designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017 in the gate passage waiting state (see steps 007IWS151 and S152), so step 007IWS905 is performed. If the jackpot start designation command is received, it can be seen that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017 in the gate passage waiting state. In this case, when the big hit start designation command is received, the processing in steps 007IWS906 to S917, which will be described later, is executed, and then in step 007IWS918, the value corresponding to the big hit and middle production processing is set in the production control process flag. After the next timer interruption, the process shifts to a big hit production process. On the other hand, when the jackpot start designation command has not been received, the processing of steps 007IWS919 to S929, which will be described later, is only executed, the value of the effect control process flag is not updated, and the jackpot start designation command has not been received. While the game ball is not passing through the operation gate 007IW017, the gate pass waiting effect process shown in FIGS. 8-25 and 8-26 is repeatedly executed for each timer interruption.

  Note that, not limited to the processing mode shown in this example, for example, it may be configured to confirm whether or not a gate passage command is received in step 007IWS905 (in this case, the jackpot start designation command may be unnecessary). ).

  If the jackpot start designation command has been received (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the story reach effect has been executed with the currently displayed variable display. (Step 007IWS906). Note that whether or not the story reach effect has been executed can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is in the high base state (step 007IWS907). Whether or not it is in the high base state can be determined, for example, by confirming an effect control command that can specify the gaming state received from the gaming control microcomputer 100. For example, when the background designation command for designating the background screen of the image display device 5 is configured so that the game state can also be identified (for example, the high base state background designation command that can identify the high base state, the low base state that can identify the low base state) The base state background designation command) and the high base state background designation command are received, and it may be determined that the high base state is in effect.

  If it is in the high base state, the CPU 120 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit including the ending effect (step 007IWS908). If not in the high base state (that is, in the low base state), the process table corresponding to the normal big hit effect is selected (step 007IWS909). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS916.

  By executing the processing of steps 007IWS906 to S909, in this feature portion 007IW, the end effect continues even if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 and shifts to the big hit gaming state in the high base state. Executed. On the other hand, if it is in the low base state, the ending effect is ended based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017.

  In this feature unit 007IW, whether or not to end the ending effect triggered by the passing of the game ball of the operation gate 007IW017 depending on whether or not the state is the high base state by executing the processing of steps 007IWS907 to S909. Or whether the caution display is displayed according to whether or not the high base state is displayed by executing the processing of steps 007IWS875 to S876, while the high base state is set. Regardless of whether or not the story reach production itself is the same, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, different story reach effects may be executed for the high base state and the low base state. In this case, for example, in the case of the high base state and in the case of the low base state, the position as the reach is the same story reach production, but the content of the story reach production is different (for example, different stories) For example, the production content may be executed), or the variation time (for example, the production period of reach) may be varied.

  If the story reach effect is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed with the currently completed variable display (step 007IWS910). Note that whether or not the super reach effects A1 and A2 have been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern commands stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, the effect control CPU 120 includes a jackpot including a roulette effect according to the jackpot type (in this example, whether it is a big hit of 16 rounds or a big hit of 4 rounds). A process table corresponding to the medium performance is selected (step 007IWS911). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS916.

  By executing the processing of steps 007IWS910-S911, in this feature 007IW, after the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 and the big hit game When the roulette effect is executed, the effect is performed to determine whether it is a big hit of 16 rounds or a big hit of 4 rounds. If it is a big hit of 4 rounds, it is notified that it is a big hit of 4 rounds.

  If the super reach effects A1 and A2 are not executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the super reach effects B1 to B3 is executed with the currently displayed variable display (step 007IWS912). Whether or not one of the super reach effects B1 to B3 has been executed can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If any of the super reach effects B1 to B3 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the movable member 007IW078 is operating (step 007IWS913). If the movable member 007IW078 is not in operation, the effect control CPU 120 controls the movable member 007IW078 to operate by driving the motor 007IW078a (step 007IWS914). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the normal big hit effect (step 007IWS915). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS916.

  In this example, when the super reach effects B1 to B3 are executed by executing the processing of steps 007IWS912 to S914, the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017 (in this example, the big hit start designation command) The movable member 007IW078 is operated based on the above.

  However, when the super reach effect B2 is executed, the movable member 007IW078 may be operated even when the big hit notification effect is executed while waiting for the passage of the gate (refer to step 007IWS921). It is conceivable that the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 when the operation is performed and the movable member 007IW078 is operated. Therefore, in this case, since the movable member 007IW078 is already in operation, the process of operating the movable member 007IW078 is not performed redundantly by executing the determination process in step 007IWS913.

  If it is not the case where the super reach effects B1 to B3 are executed (for example, when only the normal reach is a big hit), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the normal big hit effect (step 007IWS915). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS916.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 007IWS916), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, and speaker 27 as effect component) is executed according to data 1) (step 007IWS917).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit effect process (step 007IWS918).

  If the big hit start designation command has not been received in step 007IWS905 (that is, if the game ball has not yet passed through the operation gate 007IW017), the effect control CPU 120 executes the super reach effect B2 with the variable display ended this time. It is confirmed whether it is a case (step 007IWS919). Whether or not the super reach effect B2 is to be executed can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. If the super reach effect B2 is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is the execution timing of the success / failure notification effect after the super reach effect B2 (the effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit). (Step 007IWS920). If it is the execution timing of the success / failure notification effect (in this example, since it is waiting for the passage of the gate, the success / failure notification effect (big hit notification effect) for notifying that it is a big hit is always executed). The CPU 120 for effect control controls the movable member 007IW078 to operate by driving the motor 007IW078a (step 007IWS921).

  If the super reach effect B2 is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer is 0 (step 007IWS922). If the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer (step 007IWS923), and the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer after the subtraction is 0. (Step 007IWS924).

  If the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer after subtraction is 0, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the big hit type is a big hit of 16 rounds (step 007 IWS 925). Whether or not the jackpot type is a big hit of 16 rounds is confirmed, for example, by checking whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area designates a big hit of 16 rounds. Can be determined.

  If it is a big hit of 16 rounds, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not to execute a 16R big hit notification effect for notifying that it is a big hit of 16 rounds (step 007 IWS 926). In step 007IWS 926, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the 16R jackpot notification effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the 16R jackpot notification effect, and executes the 16R jackpot notification effect. Determine whether or not. In this example, it is determined that the 16R jackpot notification effect is executed with a probability of 50%.

  When it is decided to execute the 16R jackpot notification effect (Y in step 007IWS927), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process table corresponding to the 16R jackpot notification effect (step 007IWS928) and restarts the process timer. Start (step 007IWS929).

  When the processing of steps 007 IWS 922 to S 929 is executed and the super reach effects A 1 and A 2 are executed and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, and 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operation gate 007 IW 017 If it is a big hit of 16 rounds, a 16R big hit notification effect may be executed by lottery.

  Further, in the feature section 007IW, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo hold display after executing the effect random number update process in step S77 in the loop process of the effect control main process shown in FIG. The pseudo hold display process is executed. FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing the pseudo hold display process.

  In the pseudo hold display process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the special effect executing flag is set (step 007IWS201). If the special effect execution flag is set (that is, if the special effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a gate passing command has been received (step 007IWS202). If the gate passing command has been received (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017), the effect control CPU 120 has the maximum number of pseudo-pending displays being displayed on the image display device 5 being 4. (Step 007IWS203).

  If the number of pseudo hold displays being displayed is less than 4, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the pseudo hold display to be newly displayed according to the change display result of the change display of the second special symbol being executed. Determine (step 007IWS204). In Step 007IWS204, the effect control CPU 120 executes a lottery process based on a random number using the pseudo hold display mode determination table for determining the display mode of the pseudo hold display, and newly displays the display mode of the pseudo hold display. To decide.

  FIG. 8-28 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the pseudo hold display mode determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-28 (A) shows a pseudo hold display mode determination table for detachment. FIG. 8-28 (B) shows a pseudo-holding display mode determination table for small hits. FIG. 8-28 (C) shows a pseudo-holding display mode determination table for big hits. As shown in FIG. 8-28, in the pseudo hold display mode determination table, determination values are respectively assigned to blue, green, and red as display modes of the pseudo hold display.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the display result designation command, and specifies whether the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is out of place, the small hit or the big hit. Then, according to the specified variable display result, one of the pseudo hold display mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-28 (A) to (C) is selected, and the selected pseudo hold display mode determination table is used. The display mode of the pseudo hold display to be displayed is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 8-28, in this example, the ratio of determining green as the display mode of the pseudo hold display is relatively high in the case of the small hit, compared to the case of the loss or big hit. Further, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of determining red as the display mode of the pseudo hold display is relatively high as compared with the case of a loss or a small hit.

  The method of determining the display mode of the pseudo hold display is not limited to that shown in this example. For example, when the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is less than a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), 50% Alternatively, the display mode of the pseudo hold display may be determined to be red with a higher probability such as 60% or 60%. Also, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is less than a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) The display mode of the pseudo hold display may be determined as green with a higher probability such as 50% or 60%.

  Further, in this example, the display mode of the pseudo hold display is shown as a display mode of the pseudo hold display. However, the display color of the pseudo hold display is not limited to such a mode. Or a triangular display, a diamond display, and a star display).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to increase the pseudo hold display by 1 in the determined display mode (step 007IWS205).

  Further, in the feature unit 007IW, the effect control CPU 120 performs, for example, the pseudo hold variable display in the loop process of the effect control main process shown in FIG. Perform pseudo-variable process processing. FIG. 8-29 is a flowchart showing the pseudo-variable process process.

  In the pseudo-variation process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the special effect execution flag is set (step 007IWS211). If the special effect execution flag is set (that is, if the special effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining time timer (step 007IWS212). Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to update the display of the special effect remaining time display according to the remaining time timer after the subtraction (step 007IWS213). Then, any one of steps 007IWS220 to S222 is performed.

  The processing in steps 007IWS220 to S222 is as follows.

  Pseudo fluctuation start setting process (step 007IWS220): This process is executed when the pseudo fluctuation process flag is zero. Control to start the pseudo-variable display. Then, the internal state (pseudo fluctuation process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to the process during pseudo fluctuation.

  Process during pseudo-variation (step 007IWS221): This process is executed when the pseudo-variation process flag is 1. The variation display time of the variation display of the pseudo symbol is measured, and the control during the variation display of the pseudo symbol is performed. Then, the internal state (pseudo-variation process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to the pseudo-variation stop process.

  Pseudo fluctuation stop process (step 007IWS222): This process is executed when the pseudo fluctuation process flag is 2. Control is performed to stop the variable display of the pseudo symbol and stop and display the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol. Then, the internal state (pseudo fluctuation process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the pseudo fluctuation start setting process.

  FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing the pseudo-variation start setting process (step 007IWS220) in the pseudo-variation process. In the pseudo variation start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the value of the variation time timer set in step 007IWS828 of the variable display start setting process is a value indicating 10 seconds or less (step). 007IWS231).

  If the value of the variation time timer is a value indicating 10 seconds or less (that is, if the remaining time of variation display of the second special symbol being executed is 10 seconds or less), the effect control CPU 120 is executing It is confirmed whether or not the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is a big hit (step 007IWS232). Whether or not the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the contents of the display result designation command. If the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 uses the big winning symbol (for example, the left middle right pseudo symbol is the same symbol as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol). (Step 007IWS233).

  If the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is not a big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit or not. (Step 007IWS234). Note that whether or not the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the content of the display result designation command. If the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines a small hit symbol (for example, a combination of symbols “135”) as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol. (Step 007IWS235).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the value of the variation time timer (that is, the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed) in the pseudo variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the variation display of the pseudo symbol. Value to be set) (step 007 IWS 236). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS242.

  When the value of the variation time timer is not a value indicating 10 seconds or less at step 007IWS231 (that is, when the remaining time of variation display of the second special symbol being executed is longer than 10 seconds), or is being executed at step 007IWS234 When the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is not a small hit (that is, when it is a loss), the effect control CPU 120 determines a deviated symbol as a pseudo symbol stop symbol (step 007IWS237). .

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the remaining time timer is a value indicating 10 seconds or less (step 007IWS238). If the value of the remaining time timer is a value corresponding to 10 seconds or less (that is, if the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect is 10 seconds or less), the effect control CPU 120 uses the pseudo variable time timer. Then, the value of the remaining time timer (that is, the value corresponding to the remaining time of the special effect production period) is set (step 007IWS239). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS242.

  If the value of the remaining time timer is not a value indicating 10 seconds or less, the effect control CPU 120 determines the variation time of the pseudo symbol variation display (step 007IWS240). In step 007IWS240), the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the pseudo-variation time determination table for determining the pseudo-variation display variation time, and sets the pseudo-design variation display variation time. decide.

  FIG. 8-31 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the pseudo variation time determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-31, in this example, the fluctuation time of the pseudo symbol fluctuation display is determined to be 5.0 seconds, 7.7 seconds, or 10.0 seconds.

  Then, the production control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time of the determined variation display of the pseudo symbol in the pseudo variation time timer (step 007IWS241). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS242.

  In this example, since the pseudo symbol variation display is only a pseudo decorative symbol variation display, it is not necessarily performed in synchronization with the second special symbol variation display, and the pseudo variation time of step 007IWS240 is not necessarily performed. Is determined regardless of the variation time of the second special symbol. Therefore, in this example, even if the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped and the stop symbol is stopped, the pseudo symbol may be continuously displayed. On the contrary, the pseudo symbol variation is stopped. Even if the stop symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the second special symbol may continue.

  However, even during the special effect production period, for example, when the special effect production period is the maximum of 400 seconds, it is a big hit with the change display of the second special symbol of the second or third change in the middle In such a case, if the change display of the second special symbol and the change display of the pseudo symbol are executed completely independently, the change display of the pseudo symbol ends in an unnatural state. There is a risk of it. Therefore, in this example, even during the special effect production period, the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is 10 seconds or less. If this is the case, by executing the processing of steps 007IWS231 to S0233, S236, the jackpot symbol is determined as the pseudo symbol stop symbol, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is set as the pseudo variation time. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the pseudo symbol are stopped at the same time, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, in this example, even when the special effect production period is in progress, the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is 10 seconds. If it is below, by executing the processing of steps 007IWS231, S234 to S236, the small hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is set as the pseudo variation time The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the pseudo symbol are stopped at the same time, and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the remaining time timer is equal to or less than a value corresponding to 20 seconds (step 007IWS242). If the value of the remaining time timer is equal to or less than the value corresponding to 20 seconds (that is, if the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect is 20 seconds or less), the effect control CPU 120 2. The type of concealment effect that conceals the pseudo hold display step by step is determined according to the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol (step 007IWS243). In Step 007IWS243, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the concealment effect type determination table for determining the type of concealment effect, and determines the type of concealment effect.

  FIG. 8-32 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the concealment effect type determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-32 (A) shows a specific example of the concealment effect type determination table for loss. FIG. 8-32 (B) shows a specific example of the concealment effect type determination table for small hits. FIG. 8-32 (C) shows a specific example of the concealment effect type determination table for big hits. As shown in FIG. 8-32, in the concealment effect type determination table, determination values are assigned to the concealment effects A to C, respectively.

  In this example, the concealment effect is executed in such a manner that the pseudo hold display displayed on the image display device 5 is concealed step by step with a predetermined concealment image. In this case, a maximum of four pseudo-pending displays are displayed. However, the pseudo-pending display is sequentially hidden from the pseudo-pending display that is digested (erased) last among a plurality of pseudo-pending displays. Performed according to an embodiment. In this example, it is assumed that the concealment effect A is a concealment effect in which a concealment image is displayed in a blue display color, for example. Further, the concealment effect B is, for example, a concealment effect in which a concealment image is displayed with a green display color. Further, the concealment effect C is, for example, a concealment effect in which a concealment image is displayed in a red display color.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the display result designation command, and specifies whether the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is out of place, the small hit or the big hit. Then, according to the specified variation display result, one of the concealment effect type determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-32 (A) to (C) is selected, a lottery process based on a random number is executed, and the concealment effect type To decide.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-32, the ratio of executing the concealment effect A is relatively high in the case of a loss, and the ratio of executing the concealment effect B is relatively small in the case of a small hit. The ratio of executing the concealment effect C is relatively high when it is high and is a big hit.

  Note that, in this example, the case where the display color of the concealment image is changed according to the concealment effects A to C is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, you may comprise so that the shape of a concealment image may differ according to concealment production AC.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the determined type of concealment effect (step 007IWS244).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the fluctuating symbol display (step 007IWS245). Further, the effect control CPU 120 deletes one pseudo hold display displayed on the image display device 5, and performs control to shift the display position one by one (step 007IWS246).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the pseudo variation process flag to a value corresponding to the pseudo variation process (step 007IWS221) (step 007IWS247).

  FIG. 8-33 is a flowchart showing the pseudo fluctuation stop process (step 007IWS222) in the pseudo fluctuation process. In the pseudo-variation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs control to stop and display the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol in the image display device 5 (step 007IWS251). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the pseudo symbol stop symbol (step 007IWS252). If the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step 007IWS254.

  If neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is stopped as a pseudo symbol stop symbol (if the off symbol symbol is stopped), the effect control CPU 120 sets the remaining time timer value to 0 second. It is confirmed whether or not the value is indicated (step 007IWS253). If the value of the remaining time timer is a value indicating 0 seconds (that is, if the effect period of the special effect has ended), the effect control CPU 120 erases all the pseudo hold display in the image display device 5. At the same time, a control is performed to display the hold display area (the first hold display area and the second hold display area) again (step 007IWS254). In addition, when the concealment effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the concealment effect in the image display device 5 (step 007IWS255). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 resets the special effect execution flag (step 007IWS256), and ends the execution of the special effect.

  In this example, when the determination process of step 007IWS252 is performed, even when the special effect production period is not zero, the big win symbol or the small hit design is stopped (that is, the special production production period). If a big hit or a small hit occurs in the middle of), the process proceeds to step 007 IWS 254 to end the special effect even during the special effect period.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this example, and for example, after the big hit game or the small hit game is ended, the special effects in the remaining effect period may be resumed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the pseudo variation process flag to a value corresponding to the pseudo variation start setting process (step 007IWS220) (step 007IWS257).

  Next, a description will be given of an effect example in the case where a notification effect, a numerical effect, and a notice effect are executed during the decorative symbol variation display. FIG. 8-34 and FIG. 8-35 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect when a notification effect, a numerical effect, and a notice effect are executed during the decorative symbol variation display. In addition, in FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, it is determined that the notice effect C is determined at the start of the variable display (see step 007IWS818) and the notification effect is determined (see FIG. 8-34). Step 007 IWS820 reference). Further, it is assumed that “30 seconds” is determined as the notification period in the notification effect (see step 007IWS822) and rhombus display is determined as the notification mode (see step 007IWS823). Furthermore, it is assumed that the execution of the numerical effect is decided (see step 007IWS824).

  As shown in FIG. 8-34 (A), after the display of the variation of the left middle right decorative symbol is started, when the notification effect is executed (in this example, the timing is 30 seconds before the notice effect C is executed). ), The notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), the case where the notification effect is executed in the image display device 5 by displaying the notification display 007IW103 including the character display of “after 30 seconds?” In the rhombus display is shown. ing.

  Next, when it is time to end the notification effect, the notification display 007IW103 displayed on the image display device 5 is once erased as shown in FIG.

  Next, at the execution timing of the numerical effect, the numerical effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-34 (D). In the example shown in FIG. 8-34 (D), the image display device 5 displays an image in which numerical values such as “2”, “5”, and “3” pop out, and “2” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The case where a numerical effect is executed by outputting voices such as “”, “5”, “3” is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (D), the display of the variation of the decorative design is displayed in a reduced manner at the upper right end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the numerical effect. Has been.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (E), after the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”), and reach reach is established, the notice effect C is further executed. When 3 seconds remain until the timing, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (E), the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is “3 seconds” is displayed on the image display device 5. FIG. 8-35 (E) shows a case where the character display 007IW104 of “3 seconds remaining” is displayed as the remaining time display. After that, when the remaining 2 seconds until the execution timing of the notice effect C, the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is “2 seconds” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. . FIG. 8-35 (F) shows a case where the character display 007IW105 of “2 seconds remaining” is displayed as the remaining time display. When the remaining time is one second until the execution timing of the notice effect C, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (G), the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is “1 second” is displayed on the image display device 5. . FIG. 8-35 (G) shows a case where the character display 007IW106 of “1 second remaining” is displayed as the remaining time display.

  In this example, when the notification effect is executed, the remaining time display as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (E) to (G) is always displayed. Alternatively, the notification time effect may be performed without displaying the remaining time, and the notification effect may be executed as it is. Further, after executing the notification effect, there may be a pattern in which the remaining time display is displayed and then the notice effect is executed, and a pattern in which the remaining time display is not performed and the notice effect is executed as it is. Good.

  Then, at the execution timing of the notice effect C, the notice effect C is executed as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8-35 (H), the case where the notice effect C is executed by displaying the image of the character 007IW110 corresponding to the notice effect C on the image display device 5 is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (H), during the execution of the notice effect, a case where the decorative symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the upper right end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 is shown. Has been.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, the case where the notice effect C is executed is shown. However, when the notice effect A is executed, during the high-speed fluctuation before the reach is established, for example, FIG. The notice effect A is executed by displaying an image of the character corresponding to the notice effect A in a manner similar to 8-35 (H). When the notice effect B is executed, the notice effect B is executed when the reach is established, for example, by displaying an image of the character corresponding to the notice effect B in a manner similar to FIG. 8-35 (H). Is done.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, the case where “30 seconds” is notified as the notification period is shown, but when “10 seconds” or “20 seconds” is notified as the notification period, The notification effect is executed by displaying the notification display including the character display of “after 10 seconds?” Or “after 20 seconds?” In a manner similar to FIG. 8-34 (B).

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, the case where the rhombus display is determined as the notification mode is shown, but when the rectangular display or the ellipse display is determined as the notification mode, FIG. A notification effect is executed by displaying a notification display including a character display such as “After 30 seconds?” In a rectangular display or an ellipse display in a manner similar to B).

  Next, an example of the effect when the story reach effect and the ending effect are executed will be described. FIG. 8-36 to FIG. 8-38 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the effect when the story reach effect and the ending effect are executed. In addition, in FIGS. 8-36 to 8-38, the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-36 to 8-38, the process table including the story reach effect is selected in step 007IWS825 based on the reception of the change pattern command designating the change pattern 5 including the story reach effect. It is assumed that the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 are executed according to the selected process table.

  As shown in FIG. 8-36 (A), after starting the display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are the same (in this example, It is assumed that the display is stopped at symbol “7”) and reach is reached.

  Next, when the execution timing of the story reach effect is reached, the story reach effect is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-36 (C). In this example, as a story reach effect, an effect of a mode in which a racing car A007IW111, a racing car B007IW112, and a racing car C007IW113 appear and perform a race is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (C), when the story reach effect is started, a case where the decorative symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the upper right end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 is shown. ing.

  Next, when the variation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (D), a decorative symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. The example shown in FIG. 8-36 (D) shows a case where the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the left middle right ornament symbol.

  Next, after deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol, when shifting to the gate passage waiting state, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E), (F) and FIGS. 8-38 (E), (F), the image display device 5 is displayed. The ending effect is executed at (see step 007IWS874). In this example, the ending effect is executed such that the racing car C007IW113 finally wins the race among the three racing cars 007IW111 to 113. In this example, after the story reach production shown in FIGS. 8-36 (C), (D), it is shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E), (F) and FIGS. 8-38 (E), (F). Assume that each process table is configured so that the content of the production is smoothly connected from the story reach production to the ending production when transitioning to the ending production.

  Further, in this case, when the gaming state is in the low base state, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E) and (F), as the caution display, the image display device 5 “ A character display 007IW114 such as “End of movie” is displayed (refer to N in Step 007IWS875, Step 007IWS036). On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base state, no caution display is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (E) and (F) (see Y in step 007IWS875).

  Next, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 in the gate passage waiting state, the big hit game is started, and when the game state is in the low base state, as shown in FIG. The effect ends (N in Step 007IWS907, see Step 007IWS909). On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base state, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (G), the ending effect is continued even if the big hit game is started (see Y in step 007IWS907, step 007IWS908). . In this case, for example, after the big hit game is started, an image of the winning run after the race may be displayed as a continuation of the ending effect, or an image of the goal scene may be repeatedly displayed.

  When the gaming state is in the low base state, the ending effect is terminated and the big hit game is completed based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017 as shown in FIG. 8-37 (G). The production during the round is started. On the other hand, when the game state is in the high base state, even if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (G), the end effect continues even if the big hit game is started. However, when the reproduction of the image such as the winning run is finished, the ending effect is finished, and the effect during the round of the big hit game of the same mode is started (the effect during the round of the different mode is started). You may do it).

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 and 8-38, the big hit symbol is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during execution of the ending effect or after the start of the big hit game. The case to be shown is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8-37, in this feature portion 007IW, when the gaming state is in the low base state, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 and starts the big hit game, the ending effect ends. If the game ball passes too quickly through the operation gate 007IW017, the last part of the ending effect (for example, a goal scene) cannot be seen. Therefore, in this example, the player can be alerted by displaying the caution display 007IW114 in the low base state.

  In FIG. 8-37 and FIG. 8-38, a right-handed display (display for prompting the game ball to pass through the operation gate 007IW017) may be further performed during execution of the ending effect. In this case, for example, in the low base state, while the character display such as “right-handed” is displayed at a medium display size in FIGS. 8-37 (E) and (F), the high base state is displayed. If it is in the middle, a character display such as “right-handed” or a right-pointing arrow display is displayed with a small display size in FIGS. 8-38 (E) and (F). The right-handed display may be performed.

  Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed will be described. FIGS. 8-39 to 8-41 are explanatory diagrams for explaining examples of effects when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed. In addition, in FIGS. 8-39 to 8-41, the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-39 to 8-41, based on the reception of the variation pattern command designating the variation patterns 3 and 4 including the super reach effects A 1 and A 2, the super reach effects A 1 and A 2 are received at step 007 IWS 825. Is selected, and the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 are executed in accordance with the selected process table.

  As shown in FIG. 8-39 (A), after starting the display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are the same (in this example, It is assumed that the display is stopped at symbol “7”) and reach is reached.

  Next, at the execution timing of the super reach effects A1 and A2, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (C), the super display effects A1 and A2 are started in the image display device 5. In this example, the super-reaching effects A1 and A2 are performed in such a manner that a friendly character 007IW115 and an enemy character 007IW116 appear and perform a battle. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (C), when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are started, the decorative symbol variation display is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is shown.

  Next, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (D), a stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-39 (D), the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed as a left middle right decorative symbol, and the big hit symbol is derived and displayed.

  Next, after deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol, when the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state, an acceleration display is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-40 (E) (see step 007IWS878). In this example, as a promotion display, a character display 007IW117 of “right-handed” is displayed, and a display that prompts the operation gate 007IW017 to perform a launch operation aiming at the right side of the game area to pass the game ball is performed. It is shown.

  Next, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 in the gate passing waiting state, a roulette effect is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-40 (F) at the start of the big hit game (see step 007IWS911). . In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (F), the roulette image 007IW118 is displayed, and the roulette rotates to produce an effect that indicates whether it is a big hit of 16 rounds or a big hit of 4 rounds. Is done.

  In this example, it is assumed that 16 rounds are a big hit, and as shown in FIG. 8-40 (G), the ball enters the “16R” square in the roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (H). , It is notified that it is a big hit of 16 rounds, and it is controlled to a big round gaming state of 16 rounds.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (E), the display is activated even after 10 seconds have passed as shown in FIG. 8-41 (F) despite the display of the promotion display 007IW117 on the image display device 5. It is assumed that the game ball has not passed through the gate 007IW017. In this case, if it is a 16-round jackpot game, the presence / absence of a 16R jackpot notification effect is determined by lottery (see step 007IWS926), and if execution of the 16R jackpot notification effect is determined, FIG. As shown in G), a 16R jackpot notification effect is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 007IWS928). In this example, a case where a predetermined character 007IW119 appears as a 16R big hit notification effect and a character display of “16R big hit!” Is displayed as a line of the character 007IW119 is shown.

  By executing the 16R jackpot notification effect shown in FIG. 8-41 (G), in this example, when the 16R jackpot notification effect is executed, it is determined that the round is a big hit of 16 rounds. On the other hand, the 16R jackpot notification may not be executed even if 10 seconds pass without the game ball passing through the operation gate 007IW017. In this case, the case of 16 rounds and 4 rounds There is both the possibility of a big hit.

  Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effect B1 is executed will be described. FIG. 8-42 and FIG. 8-43 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an effect example when the super reach effect B1 is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 8-42 and 8-43, an effect screen changes in order of (A) (B) (C) ....

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-42 and 8-43, the process table including the super reach effect B1 is selected in step 007IWS804 based on the reception of the change pattern command specifying the change pattern 6 including the super reach effect B1. Then, it is assumed that the processing of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 is executed according to the selected process table.

  As shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, the variation of the left middle right decorative symbol in the image display device 5 is started. After the display is started, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), it is assumed that the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”), and reach is established.

  Next, at the execution timing of the super reach effect B1, the super reach effect B1 is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C). In this example, the super-reaching effect B1 is performed such that an ally character 007IW201 and an enemy character 007IW202 appear and perform a battle. Further, in this example, when the super reach effect B1 is started, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C), the decorative symbols are erased, and the variation display of the decorative symbols is not executed during the execution of the super reach effect B1. . Even during the execution of the super reach effect B1, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is continuously executed.

  Next, when the execution timing of the victory effect after the super reach effect B1 is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C), the victory effect in such a manner that the ally character 007IW201 wins the enemy character 007IW202 in battle is executed. Is done.

  Next, when it is time to execute the jackpot notification effect after the super reach effect B1, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (E), the character display 007IW203 such as “Big hit!” Is displayed on the image display device 5, and the jackpot is made. A jackpot notification effect for informing this is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (E), the movable member 007IW078 is operated (see step 007IWS860).

  Next, when the variation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (F), the stop symbol of the first special symbol (in this example, the big hit symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. The

  Thereafter, when the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (G), a right-handed notification effect is executed in the image display device 5 and an effect is urged to pass the game ball to the operation gate 007IW017. Is called. In this example, an example is shown in which a predetermined character 007IW204 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a right-handed notification effect, and a character display such as “right-handed!” Is displayed as a line of the character 007IW204.

  Note that, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-42 and 8-43, the super reach effect B1 is executed and a big win is shown, but the super reach effect B1 is also performed in the same effect form even in the case of a loss. Is executed. However, in the case of losing, in FIG. 8-42 (D), instead of the victory effect, a defeat effect is performed in such a manner that the ally character 007IW201 defeats the enemy character 007IW202 in a battle. Also, in the case of a loss, in FIG. 8-43 (E), in place of the big hit notification effect, a failure notification effect for notifying that it will be lost is executed, and the operation of the movable member 007IW078 is not performed. Then, when the variation time has elapsed, the next variation display can be executed as it is without shifting to the gate passage waiting state, so the right-handed notification effect shown in FIG. 8-43 (G) is not performed.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-42 and 8-43, the case where the super reach effect B1 is executed when the change display of the first special symbol is executed is shown, but the change display of the second special symbol is shown. When the super reach effect B1 is executed when the is executed, the super reach effect B1 is executed in the same effect manner.

  In addition, in this example, as an effect (whether it is a victory effect or a defeat effect) to show whether or not it is a big hit, an effect display in which the ally character 007IW201 wins or loses in battle is shown. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, an effect display that prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A, the push sensor 35B, or the like is performed, and a display that suggests a big hit or a display that suggests that the player loses the game according to the player's operation. You may comprise so that it may perform. Also, in this case, if the player's operation is not performed, a display indicating whether or not the big hit is unconditionally may be performed if a predetermined time has elapsed, or it may be temporarily off. After displaying the suggestion, it may be configured to perform a display that revives the jackpot.

  Next, an effect example when the super reach effect B2 is executed will be described. FIG. 8-44 and FIG. 8-45 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an effect example when the super reach effect B2 is executed. In addition, in FIG. 8-44 and FIG. 8-45, an effect screen changes in order of (A) (B) (C) ....

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-44 and 8-45, the process table including the super reach effect B2 is selected in step 007IWS806 based on the reception of the change pattern command specifying the change pattern 7 including the super reach effect B2. Then, it is assumed that the processing of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 is executed according to the selected process table.

  As shown in FIG. 8-44 (A), in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, the variation of the left middle right decorative symbol in the image display device 5 is started. After the display is started, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (B), it is assumed that the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”), and reach is established.

  Next, when the execution timing of the super reach effect B2 is reached, the super reach effect B2 is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-44 (C). In this example, as the super reach effect B2, an effect in the same manner as the super reach effect B1 is executed, and an effect in such a manner that a friend character 007IW201 and an enemy character 007IW202 appear and perform a battle is executed. Further, in this example, when the super reach effect B2 is started, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (C), the decorative symbols are erased, and during the execution of the super reach effect B2, the fluctuating display of the decorative symbols is not executed. . Note that, during execution of the super reach effect B2, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is continuously performed.

  Next, when the super reach effect B2 is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (D), the variation time elapses in the middle of the super reach effect B2, and the first special symbol display device 4A performs the first special display. The symbol stop symbol (in this example, the big hit symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed. However, in the first special symbol display device 4A, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and the state shifts to the gate passing waiting state. However, as shown in FIG. The reach effect B2 is continuously executed.

  Next, when the execution timing of the victory effect after the super reach effect B2 is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (E), the victory effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character 007IW201 wins the enemy character 007IW202 in battle. Is done.

  Next, when it is time to execute the jackpot notification effect after the super reach effect B2, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (F), the image display 5 displays a character display 007IW203 such as “Big hit!”, Which is a big hit. A jackpot notification effect for informing this is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (F), the movable member 007IW078 is operated (see step 007IWS921).

  Thereafter, when it is time to execute the right-handed notification effect, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (G), the right-handed notification effect is executed in the image display device 5 and the effect that prompts the operation gate 007IW017 to pass the game ball. Is done. In this example, an example is shown in which a predetermined character 007IW204 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a right-handed notification effect, and a character display such as “right-handed!” Is displayed as a line of the character 007IW204.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-44 and 8-45, when the super reach effect B2 is executed, the same effect as the super reach effect B1 is executed on the effect display. The upper part is the waiting state for passing the gate when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A in FIG. 8-44 (D). Therefore, when the player performs a right-handed operation during this period and passes the game ball to the operation gate 007IW017, the super reach effect B2 is ended in the middle, and the game state is shifted to the big hit game state.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-44 and 8-45, the case where the super reach effect B2 is executed when the change display of the first special symbol is executed is shown, but the change display of the second special symbol is shown. When the super reach effect B2 is executed when the is executed, the super reach effect B2 is executed in the same effect mode.

  Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effect B3 is executed will be described. FIG. 8-46 and FIG. 8-47 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an effect example when the super reach effect B3 is executed. In FIG. 8-46 and FIG. 8-47, the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-46 and 8-47, the process table including the super reach effect B3 is selected in step 007IWS808 based on the reception of the change pattern command specifying the change pattern 8 including the super reach effect B3. Then, it is assumed that the processing of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 is executed according to the selected process table.

  As shown in FIG. 8-46 (A), in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, the variation of the left middle right decorative symbol in the image display device 5 is started. After the display is started, as shown in FIG. 8-46 (B), it is assumed that the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”), and reach is established.

  Next, when the execution timing of the super reach effect B3 is reached, the super reach effect B3 is started in the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-46 (C). In this example, as the super reach effect B3, the effect of the aspect similar to the super reach effect B1 and the super reach effect B2 is started, and the effect is such that the ally character 007IW201 and the enemy character 007IW202 appear and perform a battle. Is started. Further, in this example, when the super reach effect B3 is started, as shown in FIG. 8-46 (C), the decorative symbols are erased, and the variation display of the decorative symbols is not executed during the execution of the super reach effect B3. . Note that, during the execution of the super reach effect B3, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is continuously performed.

  Next, when the super reach effect B3 is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-46 (D), the fluctuation time elapses in the middle of the super reach effect B3, and the first special symbol display device 4A performs the first special display. The symbol stop symbol (in this example, the big hit symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed. However, in the first special symbol display device 4A, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and the state shifts to the gate passing waiting state. However, as shown in FIG. The reach effect B3 is continuously executed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  Thereafter, when the execution timing of the right effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (E), the right effect is executed in the image display device 5, and the battle effect is suddenly ended without winning or losing the battle effect. As a result, an effect is provided to urge the operating gate 007IW017 to pass the game ball. In this example, an example is shown in which a predetermined character 007IW205 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a dramatic effect, and a character display such as “Currect right!” Is displayed as a dialogue of the character 007IW205.

  In this example, if the super reach effect B is finished halfway and the right effect is executed, it will be understood that it is a big hit. In this sense, the big effect symbol is derived and displayed for the right effect. It can be said that this is an effect that shows that.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-46 and 8-47, the case where the super reach effect B3 is executed when the change display of the first special symbol is executed is shown, but the change display of the second special symbol is shown. When the super reach effect B3 is executed when the is executed, the super reach effect B3 is executed in the same effect mode.

  Next, the execution timing of the super reach effects B1 to B3 will be described. FIGS. 8-48 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of super reach production B1 and super reach production B2. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-48, the case where the super reach effect B1 and the super reach effect B2 are executed in the case of a big hit is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8-48 (1), in this example, the same effect is executed on the effect display regardless of whether the super reach effect B1 is executed or the super reach effect B2 is executed. With the start of the special symbol variation display, the decorative symbol variation display is started. After the normal reach is established, the super reach production start timing is started (at this timing, the decoration design execution is started). Are deleted), the winning effect and the jackpot notification effect are executed in this order. Then, a right-handed notification effect is executed. Further, when the big hit notification effect is executed, the operation of the movable member 007IW078 is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-48 (1), when the super reach effect B1 is executed and when the super reach effect B2 is executed, the same effect is executed on the effect display. In the fluctuation pattern 6 including the effect B1, the fluctuation time is as long as 60 seconds (see FIG. 8-3). As shown in FIG. 8-48 (2), the special symbol fluctuation display starts 60 and ends. All super reach effects including the victory effect and the jackpot notification effect are executed per second. On the other hand, in the variation pattern 7 including the super reach production B2, the variation time is as short as 30 seconds (see FIG. 8-3), and as shown in FIG. 8-48 (3), the special symbol variation display is performed during the super reach production. Will end. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (3), the super reach effect is continuously executed during the period of waiting for the passage of the gate after the change display of the special symbol is finished, and the super effect including the victory effect and the big hit notification effect is performed. Reach production will be executed.

  FIG. 8-49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the super reach effect B2 and the super reach effect B3. In the example shown in FIG. 8-49, the case where the super reach effect B2 and the super reach effect B3 are executed in the case of a big hit is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8-49 (3), in this example, the variation time is 30 seconds regardless of any of the variation pattern 7 including the super reach effect B 2 and the variation pattern 8 including the super reach effect B 3. On the effect display, the change display of the special symbol ends during the super reach effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (1), when the super reach effect B2 is executed, the super reach effect is continuously executed even during the period of waiting for the passage of the gate, including the victory effect and the jackpot notification effect. Super reach production is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (2), when the super reach effect B3 is executed, the super reach effect is continuously executed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) during the period of waiting for passing the gate.恰, too, suddenly the super reach production ends and the right production is executed.

  Next, an example of the effect when the special effect is executed will be described. FIGS. 8-50 to 8-52 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the effect when the special effect is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 8-50 to 8-52, the effect screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  As shown in FIG. 8-50 to FIG. 8-52, in this example, in the normal effect state, the first hold display corresponding to the first hold storage is displayed on the lower left corner of the display screen of the image display device 5. The first hold display area 007IW211 to be displayed is displayed, and the second hold display area 007IW212 for displaying the second hold display corresponding to the second hold storage is displayed at the lower right corner of the display screen of the image display device 5. . Further, on the left side of the display screen of the image display device 5, a first reserved memory number display 007IW213 including a number indicating the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory number display 007IW214 including a number indicating the second reserved memory number. Is also displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-50 (A), it is assumed that the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, the first reserved memory number is 2, and the second reserved memory number is 0. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (A), the first special symbol display device 4A performs the variable display of the first special symbol, and the image display device 5 displays the decoration corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. It is assumed that the variable display of symbols is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (B), it is assumed that a big hit (so-called initial hit) occurs during the low base state. When the first hit occurs, the high base state is controlled until the special symbol change display is finished once after the big hit game ends. When the first special symbol variation display after the first big hit game is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (C), a charge effect is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 007IWS810). In the example shown in FIG. 8-50 (C), as the charge effect, the image display 5 displays a character display 007IW215 such as “Collect the second hold!” And the second start winning prize to accumulate the second hold memory. An effect that prompts the launch operation aiming at the mouth is executed. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (C), the decorative design is erased while the charge effect is being executed, and the decorative symbol variation display is not executed while the charge effect is being executed. Even during the execution of the charge effect, the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device (in this example, the second special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 4B) is continuously executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-50 (C), it is assumed that four second reserved memories are accumulated during the execution of the charge effect.

  Note that the form of the charge effect is not limited to that shown in this example. For example, it may be configured to execute an effect that prompts a launch operation aiming at the second start winning opening by displaying a character display such as “Aim at the electric chew!”. The winning opening may be configured to emit light using an LED or the like.

  Next, when the first special symbol variation display is completed, the gaming state is again controlled to the low base state. However, in this example, four second reserved memories are accumulated, and the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, so that the variation display of the second special symbol is 4 after being controlled to the low base state. Executed once. In this example, the special effect is executed over the period in which the variable display of the second special symbol after the first hit is executed.

  When the variation display of the second special symbol is started as the second variation display after the first hit, the variation pattern command designating the variation pattern 10 including the special effect is received. As shown in D), a special effect is started in the image display device 5. When the special effect is started, for example, the background screen of the image display device 5 is changed to a background color (for example, yellow) corresponding to the special effect. When the special effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (D), the first hold display area 007IW211 and the second hold display area 007IW212 are deleted (see step 007IWS816). However, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (D), the display of the first reserved memory number display 007IW213 and the second reserved memory number display 007IW214 is continued even during execution of the special effect.

  Further, when the special effect is started, the display of the special effect remaining time display 007IW216 is started as shown in FIG. 8-50 (D) in the area where the first hold display area 007IW211 is deleted (step 007IWS815). reference). In this example, since four second reserved memories were accumulated before the start of the special effect, the special effect remaining time display 007IW216 indicates that the remaining time of the special effect effect period is 400 seconds. Further, when the special effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (D), the display of the right-handed display 007IW217 is also started, and the display for urging to perform the launch operation aiming at the operation gate 007IW017 is started. .

  Next, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 during execution of the special effect, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (E), the fluctuating display of the pseudo decorative design (pseudo design) is executed on the image display device 5. Is done. In addition, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 during execution of the special effect, if the pseudo symbol is already being displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (E), the operation gate 007IW017 is set to the game ball. Each time one ball passes, a display is performed in which the pseudo hold display is incremented by one on the image display device 5. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (E), in the area where the second hold display area 007IW212 is erased, the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 for displaying the pseudo hold display is displayed, and the operation gate 007IW017 is moved to the game ball. Each time one ball passes, a display in which the pseudo hold display is incremented by one is performed, and a display in which the pseudo hold display is increased is performed.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-52 (E), during the display of the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, the display size is smaller than the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 (that is, the visibility is low). Only the stored number display 007IW213 and the second reserved storage number display 007IW214 are displayed, and the first reserved display area 007IW211 and the second reserved display area 007IW212 are not displayed.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 (A) to (C), the first hold display area 007IW211 and the second hold display area 007IW212 have four first hold displays and second hold displays, respectively. Is displayed as the upper limit number, but as shown in FIG. 8-51 (E), in the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, the pseudo hold display is displayed with 4 as the upper limit number.

  Further, in this example, the first hold display and the second hold display are round display, whereas the pseudo hold display is a triangle display. You may comprise so that the completely same display as a 2nd hold display may be performed. Further, in this example, a case is shown in which a display having a shape different from the first hold display or the second hold display is performed as the pseudo hold display. However, the display color is not limited to such a mode, for example, the display color is the same. May be different.

  Then, when the variation time of the pseudo symbol variation display has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (F), the left middle right pseudo symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. Note that the pseudo symbol variation display is a pseudo symbol variation and does not necessarily correspond directly to the special symbol variation display. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (F), the pseudo symbol suspension symbol is stopped. Even if displayed, usually the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is continuously executed. Conversely, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (G), even if the stop symbol of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the fluctuating symbol display is usually continued. Executed.

  In this example, a case is shown in which a design with a font different from the decorative design is displayed as a pseudo design. However, not only in such a mode, but a design with the same font as the decorative design is displayed as a pseudo design. It may be configured. Further, for example, as a pseudo design, a design to which a graphic having a different display color from that of a decorative design is added may be displayed.

  In this example, a pseudo hold display in a different form from normal may be displayed. For example, in this example, the pseudo hold display with the blue display color is normally displayed, but the display color of the pseudo hold display may be displayed in green or red (see FIG. 8-28). When the display color is determined to be different from the normal display color, the pseudo hold display having a different display color such as green or red is increased by one in the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 as shown in FIG. 8-51 (H). The

  Next, when the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect is 20 seconds, the concealment effect is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-52 (I). In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-52 (I), as a concealment effect, a bar-shaped concealment image 007IW219 appears from the right side of the display screen of the image display device 5, and FIGS. 8-52 (J) and FIG. As shown in -52 (K), the pseudo-holding display (in this example, the pseudo-pending display displayed on the right side) that is digested (erased) in order is concealed by the concealment image 007IW219 step by step. Production is performed.

  Then, when the effect period of the special effect elapses (when the variation time of the last variable display of the second special symbol elapses), as shown in FIG. The special symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and the pseudo symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 8-52 (I), a case where a stop symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol is shown.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-52 (L), in the image display device 5, the special effect remaining time display 007IW216, the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, and the hidden image 007IW219 are erased, and the first hold display area 007IW211 and The display of the second hold display area 007IW212 is resumed (see step 007IWS254). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-52 (L), the image display device 5 is again in a state where it is possible to execute a normal decorative symbol variation display.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 to 8-52, if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 during the execution of the special effect, the pseudo-graphic variation display is executed, However, if a game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017, a prize ball cannot be obtained. It will be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, in this example, the general winning opening 007IW010 is provided on the right side of the gaming area. Therefore, if a right-handed operation is performed to aim at the operation gate 007IW017, a gaming ball that wins the general winning opening 007IW010. The prize ball based on the winning at the general winning opening 007IW010 prevents the player from being extremely disadvantaged.

  As described above, according to this characteristic portion 007IW, variable display is performed, and after a specific display result (for example, big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display, a specific region (for example, operation gate 007IW017) is displayed. ) Can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game medium (for example, a game ball). Further, it is possible to execute a common effect (for example, a super reach effect B) that can be executed in common in the case of being controlled in the advantageous state and in the case of not being controlled in the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, a success / failure notification effect) for notifying whether or not it is performed. Then, the first pattern for executing the common effect and the notification effect before the specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, in the case of executing the super reach effect B1 according to the variation pattern 6, FIGS. As shown in 8-43 (E), after the super reach effect B1 and the big hit notification effect are executed, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (F), for example, in the first special symbol display device 4A, the big hit symbol is displayed. In the case of executing the super reach effect B2 in accordance with the variation pattern 7, for example, the super reach effect B2 is executed after the common effect is executed before and after the specific display result is derived and displayed. As shown in 8-44 (D), during the super reach effect B2, for example, the big special symbol display is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. After, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (F), is capable of executing effect by the big hit notification effect is performed). Therefore, even if the specific display result is derived and displayed during the execution of the common effect, it is not controlled in an advantageous state unless the game medium is passed through the specific area, so it is surprising while preventing the interest in the game from being lowered. The production can be executed.

  Further, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, when the effect is executed by the second pattern, the predetermined effect indicating that the specific display result is derived and displayed during the period in which the common effect can be executed (for example, FIG. 8-47 ( E) The right effect shown in E) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 007IW, when an effect is executed according to the first pattern, after the specific display result is derived and displayed, the promotion that prompts the game medium to pass through the specific area at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed. An effect (for example, a right-handed notification effect shown in FIGS. 8-43 (G) and 8-45 (G)) is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (2), super reach according to the variation pattern 6). When the effect B1 is executed, when the special symbol variation display is stopped and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the right-handed notification effect is immediately executed.) When the effect is executed by the second pattern, the specific display result Is derived and displayed, the promotion effect is executed at the timing when a specific period longer than the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, as shown in FIG. When the super reach effect B2 is executed, after the special symbol change display is stopped and the big hit symbol is stopped, the second half of the super reach effect B2, the win effect, and the big hit notification effect are executed. Right-handed notification effect is executed). Therefore, the progress of the game can be preferably promoted according to the situation.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (2), when the super reach effect B1 is executed according to the variation pattern 6, the right-handed notification effect is executed immediately after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the right-handed notification effect may be started after a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) has elapsed after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, according to the characteristic portion 007IW, the movable member (for example, the movable member 007IW078) can be operated based on the passage of the game medium (for example, the game ball) through the specific area (for example, the operation gate 007IW017). In addition, if the movable member is operating during the execution of the common effect or the notification effect after the specific display result is derived and displayed when the effect is executed by the second pattern, the game medium has passed through the specific area. The operation of the base movable member is not performed (for example, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 when the big hit notification effect is accidentally executed and the movable member 007IW078 is operated, the movable member 007IW078 is overlapped. Do not do any action to make it work). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operation control of the movable member from becoming complicated.

  In this example, specifically, by executing the processing of steps 007IWS912 to S914, the movable member 007IW078 is operated when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 in the gate passage waiting state, and the steps 007IWS920 and S921 are performed. By executing the process, the movable member 007IW078 is configured to operate even when the big hit notification effect is executed. In this case, if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 while operating the movable member 007IW078 in association with the big hit notification effect, there is a possibility that the process of operating the movable member 007IW078 will be performed in an overlapping manner. is there. Therefore, in this example, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 when the movable member 007IW078 is already operated in accordance with the big hit notification effect by performing the determination process of step 007IWS913, the game ball is overlapped. Thus, the process of operating the movable member 007IW078 is not performed.

  On the other hand, if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 and the movable member 007IW078 is operated before the big hit notification effect is executed, it shifts to the big hit game and the big hit notification effect is not executed. During the operation of the movable member 007IW078 based on the fact that the game ball has already passed through the operation gate 007IW017, there is a situation in which the process of operating the movable member 007IW078 in duplicate is performed as the execution timing of the big hit notification effect. There is no room for it to occur. In addition, when it is determined as Y in step 007IWS920 of the gate passage waiting effect process, it is further determined whether or not the movable member 007IW078 is operating, and only when it is determined that the movable member 007IW078 is not operating. You may comprise so that the process which operates the movable member 007IW078 of 007IWS921 may be performed.

  Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, when the effect is executed by the second pattern, the identification information is not variably displayed during the execution of the common effect (for example, when the execution of the super reach effect B is started, the decorative design is displayed. Erase and do not display the decorative pattern change). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced. Specifically, despite the fact that the special symbol variation display has actually stopped, the player can prevent the player from misidentifying the variation symbol variation display and enhance the production effect. be able to.

  In addition, in this example, when the super reach production B is started, the case where the decorative design is not displayed at all is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display of the decorative symbols may be continued after the super reach effect B is started, and the display and non-display of the decorative symbols may be switched before and after the stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed. Also, in this case, for example, the super reach production B is configured to be executed in such a manner as to develop into a multi-stage production, and the super reach production B is produced at the timing when the special symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be configured such that the decorative design is not displayed after the development from 1 to the production B-2 and the production B-2.

  Further, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, after variable display is performed and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, the specific area (for example, the operation gate 007IW017) is displayed on the game medium ( For example, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the passing of a game ball. Further, it is possible to execute a common effect (for example, a super reach effect B) that can be executed in common in the case of being controlled in the advantageous state and in the case of not being controlled in the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, a success / failure notification effect) for notifying whether or not it is performed. Then, after the specific display result is derived and displayed in the middle of the execution of the common effect, a predetermined effect (for example, a right effect shown in FIG. 8-47 (E)) is executed indicating that the specific display result is derived and displayed. When the super reach production B3 is executed according to the first pattern (for example, the variation pattern 8), as shown in FIG. 8-46 (D), for example, the big special symbol display device 4A is stopped and displayed. Super reach effect B3 ends in the middle, and as shown in FIG. 8-47 (E), a right effect is executed), and after the specific display result is derived and displayed during the execution of the common effect, In the second pattern for executing the notification effect (for example, when the super reach effect B2 is executed according to the variation pattern 7, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (D)). In the middle of the reach effect B2, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A stops and displays the big hit symbol, and then the big hit notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-45 (F)). It is feasible. Therefore, it is possible to notice that the specific display result has been derived and displayed by executing the predetermined effect, so even if the effect is being executed by the second pattern, the specific display is being performed during the execution of the common effect. It can be noted whether or not the result is derived and displayed, and the production effect can be enhanced.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (2), when the super reach effect B 3 is executed according to the variation pattern 8, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol stop symbol, a predetermined time ( For example, although the case where the right effect is performed after 2 seconds) is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured such that when a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol stop symbol, a sudden effect is immediately executed.

  In addition, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, the specific area (for example, the operation gate 007IW017) through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can pass is provided. In addition, in response to variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols), variable display of effect identification information (for example, decorative symbols) can be performed. Then, during the variable display of the identification information 1, the variable display of the identification information for performance can be executed a plurality of times based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, FIG. 8-51 (E) to FIG. As shown in 8-52 (K), the fluctuating display of the pseudo decoration symbol (pseudo symbol) can be executed a plurality of times). Therefore, since the variable display of the identification information for performance is executed a plurality of times based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area, it is possible to make it difficult to feel a sense of incongruity in the production, and to enhance the production effect.

  Further, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, information related to variable display of identification information is stored as a hold memory (for example, a hold memory stored in the start winning determination process in step S101), and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage is performed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 (A) to (C), in the image display device 5, the first hold display area 007IW211 for displaying the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed. A second hold display area 007IW212 to be displayed, a first hold memory number display 007IW213 including a number indicating the first hold memory number, and a second hold memory number display 007IW214 including a number indicating the second hold memory number are displayed. ). Further, during the variable display of the effect identification information, a pseudo hold display can be displayed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, FIG. 8-51 (E) to FIG. 8-52 (J)). In the image display device 5, the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 for displaying the pseudo hold display is displayed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, when the pseudo hold display is displayed, the hold display is displayed in a mode that is less visible than the pseudo hold display (for example, FIG. 8-51 (E) to FIG. As shown in 8-52 (J), while the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 is being displayed, only the first hold memory number display 007IW213 and the second hold memory number display 007IW214 that are smaller in display size than the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 are displayed. The first hold display area 007IW211 and the second hold display area 007IW212 are not displayed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the feature 007IW, the pseudo hold display can be displayed in the first mode (for example, blue) or the second mode (for example, green or red) (see FIG. 8-28). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 007IW, the count display corresponding to the variable display time of the variable display of the identification information for a plurality of times (for example, the special effect remaining shown in FIGS. 8-50 (D) to 8-52 (K)). Time display 007IW216) can be displayed. Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the pseudo hold display is displayed in a mode (for example, green or red) different from the normal mode (for example, blue), so that the display mode of the hold display is also changed. An effect similar to the hold notice effect to be changed (pre-read notice effect) is executed, and the change display of the second special symbol being executed suggests that the change display is a big hit or a small hit. It cannot be caught. For example, when it is configured so that a notice effect (pseudo notice effect) can be executed during pseudo-variable display, it is configured to suggest a pseudo notice effect by displaying the pseudo hold display in a mode different from the normal mode. May be.

  In addition, for example, when it is configured to be able to perform an additional display of the remaining time indicated by the special effect remaining time display 007IW216 during the special effect, by displaying the pseudo hold display in a mode different from the normal mode, The special effect remaining time display 007IW216 may be configured to indicate the presence or absence of the additional display or the additional time.

  In addition, in this example, the case where the display of the pseudo hold display is started from the beginning in a normal mode or a mode different from the normal mode is shown. For example, after the pseudo hold display is displayed in blue, the pseudo hold display is displayed. The pseudo hold display may be changed from blue to green or red depending on the timing of the shift. In this case, the pseudo hold display may be changed in a plurality of stages.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 007IW, a plurality of specific displays (for example, pseudo hold display) can be displayed in a predetermined area (for example, pseudo hold display area 007IW218) during the effect period (for example, special effect effect period). is there. Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect corresponding to each specific display (for example, a pseudo decorative design (pseudo symbol) variation display shown in FIGS. 8-51 (E) to 8-52 (K)). Then, a special display (for example, the concealed image 007IW219 shown in FIGS. 8-52 (I) to (K)) can be displayed in a stepwise manner so as to conceal the predetermined area as the effect period elapses. Therefore, since the predetermined area is concealed step by step at the end of the production, it is possible to make it difficult to feel a sense of incongruity in the production and enhance the production effect.

  Further, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, information related to variable display of identification information is stored as a hold memory (for example, a hold memory stored in the start winning determination process in step S101), and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage is performed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 (A) to (C), in the image display device 5, the first hold display area 007IW211 for displaying the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed. A second hold display area 007IW212 to be displayed, a first hold memory number display 007IW213 including a number indicating the first hold memory number, and a second hold memory number display 007IW214 including a number indicating the second hold memory number are displayed. ). In addition, a plurality of specific displays can be displayed in an area where the hold display can be displayed as the predetermined area (for example, in the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 8-51 (E) to 8-52 (J)). The pseudo hold display area 007IW218 for displaying the pseudo hold display is displayed in the area where the second hold display area 007IW212 is displayed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  In this example, the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 is displayed in the same area as the second hold display area 007IW212. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display areas do not have to match completely, and the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 may be displayed in an area partially overlapping with the second hold display area 007IW212.

  Further, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, the hold display can be displayed with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and the specific display can be displayed with the predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit. Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  This example shows a case where the predetermined number is 4, that is, a case in which the pseudo hold display can be displayed up to 4 which is the upper limit number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number. It is not limited to such a mode. For example, the upper limit number of the total reserved memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, may be set to a predetermined number, and up to eight pseudo hold displays may be displayed.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 007IW, when the specific display is displayed, the hold display is displayed in a manner that is less visible than the specific display (for example, FIG. 8-51 (E) to FIG. 8- 52 (J), while the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 is being displayed, only the first hold memory number display 007IW213 and the second hold memory number display 007IW214, which are smaller in display size than the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, are displayed. 1 hold display area 007IW211 and 2nd hold display area 007IW212 are not displayed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Moreover, according to this characteristic part 007IW, a specific display can be displayed by a 1st aspect (for example, blue) or a 2nd aspect (for example, green and red) (refer FIG. 8-28). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Moreover, according to this characteristic part 007IW, a special display can be displayed by several types of aspects (for example, concealment production AC shown to FIGS. 8-32) from which an advantage differs. Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-32, depending on which of the concealment effects A to C is executed, the change display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit or a small hit. Although the case where it suggests is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the special effect remaining time display 007IW216 can be displayed in the middle of the special effect so that the remaining time can be added and displayed, depending on which of the concealment effects A to C is executed. The remaining time display 007IW216 may be configured to indicate the presence / absence of the additional display and the additional time.

  Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the special display can be displayed step by step so that the specific display is erased in response to the execution of the predetermined effect, and the specific display is sequentially hidden from the specific display to be erased later ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 52 (I) to (K), the concealment image 007IW219 is gradually stepped from the pseudo hold display (for example, the pseudo hold display displayed on the right side) to be digested (erased) last. The concealment effect of the aspect concealed by the user is executed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this example, the case where it is concealed step by step from the pseudo hold display (for example, the pseudo hold display displayed on the right side) last digested (erased) by executing the concealment effect is shown. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, conversely, the concealment effect may be executed so as to be concealed step by step from the pseudo hold display (for example, the pseudo hold display displayed on the left side) that is first digested (erased). Good.

  In addition, according to this characteristic portion 007IW, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestion effects (in this example, notice effects A to C) that indicate that the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state). . In addition, when any one of a plurality of types of suggestion effects is executed, a predetermined period until the suggestion effect is executed (in this example, “10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, “30 seconds”). ”) Can be executed, and after notifying the predetermined period in the notification effect, the notification of the predetermined period is made unrecognizable before the predetermined period elapses. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the notification effect.

  For example, when the notification period is continuously displayed from the notification period to the execution timing of the notice effect (for example, when the countdown display is performed), the execution timing of the notice effect can be recognized at a glance. The effect cannot be enhanced sufficiently. On the other hand, in this feature part 007IW, since the notification of the notification period is made unrecognizable before the notification period elapses, the progress of the notification period cannot be clearly grasped. It is possible to realize a game effect that counts and waits until the notification period elapses in the head, and it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the notification effect.

  In this example, the case where the notification display displayed on the image display device 5 is erased is shown as the case where “notification of notification for a predetermined period is made unrecognizable”, but this is not the only mode. For example, even if the display screen of the image display device 5 is darkened (blacked out) by executing another effect such as a blackout effect during the display of the notification display, the notification display becomes unrecognizable. Good. Further, for example, the notification display may be unrecognizable by moving the movable member provided in the gaming machine to hide the notification display, and various modes are conceivable.

  In addition, in this example, the case where the notification display is displayed as “before the predetermined period elapses” has been described as a case where the notification display is erased relatively quickly and becomes invisible. I can't catch it. For example, the notification display may be continuously displayed over a relatively long period of time, and the notification display may be erased for a relatively short period of time before the notice effect is executed, thereby making it invisible. In addition, for example, the countdown display is performed until the execution timing of the notice effect, and even if the countdown display is erased for a moment before the notice effect is executed, the display is rendered invisible. Good. As such, various modes are conceivable as “before the predetermined period elapses”.

  Further, in this example, the case where the “suggesting effect” is a notice effect is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a pseudo-ream or reach effect may be executed as the “suggest effect”, and a notification effect may be executed before the pseudo-ream or reach effect. In addition, for example, when an effect that is similar to a so-called prefetch zone effect is configured to be executable as an effect that is executed during variable display, the effect that is similar to the prefetch zone effect is designated as the “suggest effect”. The notification effect may be executed before the effect.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 007IW, it can be executed at a plurality of timings during variable display according to the type of suggestion effect (in this example, the notice effect A is executed during high-speed fluctuation, and the notice effect B is a reach. The notice effect C is executed when the reach is established). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the notification effect.

  Moreover, according to this characteristic part 007IW, when the long period is notified as the predetermined period in the notification effect, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the short period is notified as the predetermined period (FIG. 8). -19). Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which period is notified as the predetermined period.

  Moreover, according to this characteristic part 007IW, a notification effect can be executed by a plurality of types of notification modes (in this example, a rectangular display, an elliptical display, and a rhombus display), and the same type of suggestion effect is executed and the notification effect. Even in the case where the same period is notified as the predetermined period, the proportion controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the type of notification mode of the notification effect (see FIG. 8-20). Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which notification mode the notification effect is executed.

  In this example, a case where the notification display has a different shape such as a rectangular display, an elliptical display, or a rhombus display is shown as the notification mode. However, the notification mode is not limited to such a mode. For example, as the notification mode, the display color (for example, red, green, blue, rainbow) of the notification display may be different. In addition, for example, when a character is displayed together with a notification display, a different character may be displayed as a notification mode, or the character's voice may be different.

  Further, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, after the notification for a predetermined period becomes unrecognizable, the timing immediately before the predetermined period elapses is notified at the timing immediately before the predetermined period elapses (this book) In the example, the remaining time display shown in FIGS. 8-35 (E) to (G) is displayed). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the notification effect.

  In this example, the “timing immediately before the predetermined period elapses” refers to a timing when the notification period elapses and the execution timing of the notice effect is extremely short (in this example, 2 seconds before 2 seconds) Previous, 1 second ago). Note that the remaining time is displayed at a timing such as 5 seconds before the player recognizes that the time until the notice effect is short, not limited to the one shown in the characteristic part 007IW. May be.

  Further, in this example, when the notification period elapses, the notice effect is performed, and the remaining time is displayed 3 seconds before the notification period elapses (for example, the notification period is “30 seconds”). In this case, the remaining time display is started when 27 seconds have elapsed, and the execution timing of the notice effect is reached when exactly 30 seconds have elapsed), but this is not the only mode. For example, when the notification period is “30 seconds”, the remaining time display starts when 30 seconds have passed, and the execution timing of the notice effect is reached when 33 seconds have passed and the remaining time display has ended. It may be configured.

  Further, according to the characteristic unit 007IW, after the notification for a predetermined period is made unrecognizable, a predetermined effect using a number (in this example, a numerical effect) can be executed before the predetermined period elapses. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the notification effect.

  For example, when a notification effect is executed and a notification period of “10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, or “30 seconds” is notified, the player counts the time of 10 seconds, 20 seconds, or 30 seconds in the head. If this happens, there is a possibility that the player will recognize the execution timing of the notice effects A to C. Therefore, in this characteristic unit 007IW, after the notification effect is executed, the numerical effect is executed until the execution timing of the notice effects A to C, and the time period until the notice effects A to C are executed in the numerical effect. Is confusing the player by displaying irrelevant numbers or outputting them by voice, making it difficult to count the time until the notice effects A to C are executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing the execution timing of the notice effects A to C, to increase the unexpectedness of the notice effect execution, and to enhance the effect when the notification effect is executed. It is possible.

  In this feature portion 007IW, the “numerical effect” is, for example, “2” → “5” → “3” →... As shown in FIG. It is an effect that makes it difficult to count the time until the notice effects A to C are executed by making the player confused by notifying (randomly) immobilization. In addition, as long as the player can be confused, various modes can be considered as “numerical effects” without being limited to such a mode. For example, as “numerical effect”, numerical values are notified in a different order from the countdown (for example, remaining time display) in the notification effect (for example, “30” → “29” → “28” →. In contrast to the notification in descending order, in the numerical performance, the player may be confused by informing in ascending order of “2” → “3” → “4” →. For example, in the notification effect, “1” →... → “28” → “29” → “30” is notified in ascending order, whereas in the numerical effect, “4” → “3” → “2”. “→... May be confused by descending order. For example, as“ numerical effect ”, the timing is different from the internal numerical value update timing in the notification effect. Players by performing productions that update numbers For example, the numerical value notification period in the “numerical effect” is irregularly changed (for example, from “2” to “ "5" is updated in 0.5 seconds, and "5" to "3" is updated in 2 seconds).

  Further, in this characteristic portion 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (D), the “numerical effect” is executed by displaying numerical values on the image display device 5 and outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a “numerical effect”, a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is caused to emit light or vibrate at a numerical update timing (for example, an operating button motor is operated to vibrate, It may be configured such that the rhythm that the player counts in his / her heart is disrupted by oscillating it). Further, for example, the player may be confused only by light emission or vibration operation of the light emitter without displaying numerical values.

  In this feature section 007IW, the case where the player is prevented from easily recognizing the execution timing of the notice effects A to C by executing the numerical effects is shown, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, it may be configured to be able to execute a predetermined effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a pseudo-continuity) whose aspect changes stepwise after the notification for a predetermined period is made unrecognizable. Good. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being perceived by changing the aspect in steps and easily recognizing the execution timing of the notice effects A to C by the player. The unexpectedness of execution can be enhanced, and the effect of performing the notification effect can be enhanced.

  The “step-up notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed in such a manner that the effect changes step by step from the first step to a plurality of steps. In general, when the step-up notice effect is executed, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit increases as the effect changes to more stages. In addition, the “pseudo-continuous” is a re-variable display in which the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed again after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed. This is a variable display mode that is executed once or multiple times. In general, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit becomes higher when more re-variable display is executed.

  In addition, when executing a step-up notice effect or a pseudo-ream, start the step-up notice effect or the pseudo-ream before informing the notification period, and a part of the step-up notice effect or the pseudo-ream will change the notification period. It may be included from the notification to the execution of the notice effect.

  In addition, according to this characteristic portion 007IW, after the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the variable display display result, the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, the operation gate 007IW017 is connected to the game). Based on the fact that the ball has passed), it is possible to control to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. Moreover, a specific effect (in this example, a story reach effect, a super reach effect A1, A2) that suggests that the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous state can be executed, the specific effect is executed, and a specific display result is derived and displayed. In this case, special effects related to the specific effects during the period until the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, the end effects shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E), (F) and FIGS. 8-38 (E), (F)). (In this example, when the story reach effect is executed, the ending effect is executed in the gate passage waiting state). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect in the case of controlling to the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

  Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the first specific effect (story reach effect in this example) and the second specific effect (in this example, super reach effects A1 and A2) can be executed as the specific effects. Further, when the first specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, the special effect related to the first specific effect in the period until the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, FIG. 8-37 (E)). , (F) and the ending effect shown in FIGS. 8-38 (E), (F)) (in this example, when the story reach effect is executed, the ending effect is displayed in the gate passing waiting state. When the second specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, a predetermined effect that is not related to the second specific effect in the period until the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, FIG. 8-40). (E) and the display of the promotion display shown in FIG. 8-41 (E) can be executed (in this example, when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, the promotion display is displayed in the gate passage waiting state. Is displayed). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect in the case of controlling to the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

  In addition, according to this characteristic portion 007IW, it is possible to control to a plurality of kinds of advantageous states (in this example, 16 round big hits and 4 round big hits). In addition, after the specific condition is established, a notification effect (in this example, the roulette effect shown in FIGS. 8-40 (F) and (G)) that notifies the type of the advantageous state can be executed, and the first specific effect is When it is controlled to the advantageous state after being executed, the notification effect is not executed (in this example, the roulette effect is executed after passing the game ball of the operation gate 007IW017 only when the super reach effect A1, A2 is executed, If the story reach production is executed, the roulette production is not executed). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect in the case of controlling to the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

  In particular, in this feature 007IW, the super reach effects A1 and A2 can be executed when they are out of place, and can be executed with both a big hit of 16 rounds and a big hit of 4 rounds in the case of a big hit. On the other hand, the story reach production can be executed when it is out of place, and it can be executed only when it is a big hit of 16 rounds when it is a big hit. If this is executed, it is possible to eliminate the waste of the performance by not performing the roulette effect.For example, in the high base state, it is possible to continuously show the story of the story reach effect by continuing the ending effect. it can.

  Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the execution of the special effect is ended based on the specific condition being satisfied, and the execution of the special effect is ended based on the specific condition being satisfied during the execution of the special effect. An end notification (in this example, a caution display 007IW114 shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E) and (F)) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to warn that the special production will end unintentionally, and the production effect when controlling to the advantageous state based on the specific condition established after the specific display result is derived and displayed. The situation where it falls can be prevented.

  In this example, the case where the caution display is displayed throughout the execution of the ending effect while waiting for the passage of the gate is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the caution display may be displayed only for a part of the period during the execution of the ending effect, or conversely, the display of the caution display is started immediately before starting the ending effect (for example, 1 to 3 seconds before). You may comprise as follows.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 007IW, the special effect is executed over the advantageous state even after the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, when the gaming state is in the high base state, the game is performed as shown in FIG. ) Even if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 and the big hit game is started, the ending effect is executed during the big hit game). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect in the case of controlling to the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

  Further, according to this characteristic part 007IW, in the period from when the specific display result is derived and displayed until the specific condition is satisfied, the promotion effect that prompts the specific condition to be satisfied (in this example, FIG. 8-40 (E ) And the display of the promotion display shown in FIG. 8-41 (E). Further, based on the fact that the predetermined period has not passed since the execution of the promotion effect is started, the advantageous state-related effect related to the controlled advantageous state (in this example, FIG. 8-41 (G) 16R jackpot notification effect) shown in FIG. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect in the case of controlling to the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed. In particular, it is possible to enhance the effect in the period from when the specific display result is derived and displayed until the specific condition is satisfied.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hit ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM for game control
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display, and after the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area,
Providing production execution means capable of performing production,
The production execution means
Common effect execution means capable of executing a common effect that can be executed in common when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state;
A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state after executing the common effect;
A first pattern that executes the common effect and the notification effect before the specific display result is derived and displayed, and the notification effect is executed after the common effect is executed before and after the specific display result is derived and displayed. A game machine characterized in that an effect can be executed with the second pattern.

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