JP2019205504A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance a performance effect after a notice performance.SOLUTION: Based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition (e.g., derivation display of a big winning symbol), a state can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., big winning game state), and can be controlled to a first special state (e.g., shortened time state) different from the advantageous state and a second special state (e.g., probability variation state) that is more advantageous to a player than the first special state. Further, in the second special state, a notice performance (e.g., probability variation read-ahead zone performance) is executed for notifying that a state is controlled to the second special state after the advantageous state control when the state is controlled to the advantageous state. In addition, a suggestion performance (e.g., ready-to-win performance with a non-probability variation symbol as a ready-to-win symbol) that suggests the state is controlled to the first special state is executed, and the suggestion performance is executed at a high rate after the notice performance is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot 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).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot 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 the special winning opening is opened 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 variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to control the first special state, which is different from the advantageous state, and the second special state, which is more advantageous to the player than the first special state, and is controlled to the advantageous state in the second special state. Then, there is one configured to execute a notice effect for notifying that the second special state is controlled after the advantageous state control. For example, Patent Document 1 describes performing an effect of informing that “if it hits, a certain change” as a comment-based notice effect.

JP 2014-168676 A (paragraph 0139)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to enhance the effect after the notice effect.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect after the notice effect.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) based on establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol). State control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, a game control microcomputer 100) Specifically, the CPU 103) and a notice effect (for example, FIG. 8-12 (B), FIG. 8-12) for notifying that the second special state is controlled after the advantageous state control is performed in the second special state. (C) and the notice effect execution means for executing the probability change look-ahead zone effect shown in FIGS. 8-13 (B) and (C) (for example, step 032 IWS 312 in the effect control CPU 120). And a suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect with the non-probability variable symbol shown in FIG. 8-13 (D) as a reach symbol) that suggests being controlled to the first special state. (For example, in step 032 IWS 8004 and step 032 IWS 8005 in the effect control CPU 120, a process table including a reach effect is selected, and step 032 IWS 8007 and variable display effect processing (step S 172) are executed). After the notice effect is completed, the suggestion effect is executed at a high rate (for example, the effect control CPU 120 at step 032IWS407, as shown in FIG. (See Fig. 8-13.) According. To such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect after announcement attraction.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the suggestion effect executing means displays an effect (for example, an uncertain variable shown in FIG. 8-13 (D)) that suggests that a predetermined condition is established as the suggestion effect after the notice effect is finished. It may be configured to execute a reach production using a reach design). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect by the production suggesting that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) and the information from the game control means (for example, production) A display control means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) that controls the effect based on the control command), and the game control means can display variable display pattern information (for example, a variable pattern) (for example, a variable pattern). (Variation pattern command) is output, and the effect control means determines whether or not the variable display mode is set as the reach mode for one variable display pattern specified by the variable display pattern information (for example, the effect control). CPU 120 may be configured to perform reach effect setting processing (execute step 032 IWS8004). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the effect.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the state control means can control to the second special state after the notice effect is completed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs steps 032IWS506 to S507). Step 032 IWS 508 is executed when step 032 IWS 508 is Y. Refer to the execution pattern of the probability variation prefetch zone effect shown in FIG. 8-14 (4). According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation after the end of the notice effect.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, when the notice effect executing means is controlled to the first special state after the notice effect is finished, a predetermined period has elapsed after the notice effect is finished. Then, the notice effect is finished so that the first special state is controlled (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 032IWS509 to S510, and executes step 032IWS514 when Y is determined in step 032IWS511). (See the execution pattern of the probability variation look-ahead zone effect shown in 8-15 (6).) According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a feeling of disappointment when the first special state is controlled after the notice effect is finished.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the variable display executing means for executing variable display (for example, decorative display of the decorative pattern) (for example, the step of executing steps S171 to S173 in the CPU 120 for effect control) The variable display execution means can make the variable display mode reach mode even when the notice effect is ended in variable display that is not controlled to the advantageous state (for example, effect control) The CPU 120 may execute steps 032IWS409 and S411 when the result of step 032IWS408 is Y. (See the execution pattern of the probability change prefetch zone effect shown in FIGS. 8-15 (7) and (8).) According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

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 flowchart which shows a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change prefetch zone production start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a probability change prefetch zone production | presentation determination table. It is a flowchart which shows reach production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a reach production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change prefetch zone production end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the probability change prefetch zone production completion | finish determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a probability change prefetch zone production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a probability change prefetch zone production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution pattern of a probability change prefetch zone effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution pattern of a probability change prefetch zone effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution pattern of a probability change prefetch zone effect.

(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. Special symbols are represented by numbers indicating “0” to “9”, lighting patterns such as “−”, and the like. 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 design described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scroll-displayed or updated, and 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. 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 the 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 on 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. Normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating “0” to “9”, lighting patterns such as “−”, and the like. 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 apparatus 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 a period in which it is controlled to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state (described later) 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 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 and the certainty change state continue until one of the end conditions is satisfied first, such as a specific number of special game runs and the next big hit game state being started. 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 base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. The high-accuracy state and the low base state are also called high-accuracy low base states.

  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 are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described below. 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 a 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 is finished, 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 called 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 displayed in a stopped state (the display result of variable display of decorative symbols is “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 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, etc.). 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), and a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later). )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big winning 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 restoration of power interruption, 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 failure), the CPU 103 executes a 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 various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as the status of the backup flag and an 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 an 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.

  If 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 the like) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) are 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 20, and the number of ordinary symbols on display is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display 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 of 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 pre-release 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”. The big hit opening process includes a process for 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 executing 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 ending 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 setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing is ended.

  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 is generated, 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, the interrupt is interrupted. 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 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  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 process, 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 receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. 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, a sound 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 transmitted from the main board 11 and the like 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 storage 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 chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is to be started. 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 for starting the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “lost”. 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. . In addition, 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 set to 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 to end the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the production 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 of 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, but the computer device or the like in advance 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.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “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 032IW)
Next, the feature part 032IW will be described. In this example, on the display screen of the image display device 5, there is provided a total pending storage display unit that displays the total pending memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, in an identifiable manner. It shall be. Further, in this example, when a start winning to the first start winning opening or a start winning to the second starting winning opening occurs, the winning order is stored (refer to a holding specific area described later), It is assumed that the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol are executed in the order of winning in the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening.

  Also, in this example, when the probable big hit is reached, for example, it is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state, and after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to the promiscuous state (note that it is controlled to the time-short state (high base state) together with the promiscuous state May be). The probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when a normal big hit (non-probable big hit) is reached, for example, it is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state, and after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to a short time state (high base state). The time reduction state is maintained until the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variable display is finished or the next big hit occurs.

  Further, in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) uses the variation pattern in which only the variation time is set in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). In the pattern, the presence / absence or type of the reach effect is determined) and the variation pattern command is transmitted, and the effect control CPU 120 side displays the variation of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command. Decide whether to perform reach production.

  Note that effects other than reach effects, such as pseudo-ream and slip effects, may be configured as set in the variation pattern.

(Startup winning judgment process)
FIG. 8A is a flowchart of the start winning determination process (step S101) in the special symbol process shown in FIG. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in an ON state (step 032 IWS1201). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 032IWS1221. If the first start port switch 22A is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 032 IWS1202). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS1221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step 032 IWS1203) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step 032IWS1204). In addition, the CPU 103 sets an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening. , Data indicating “first” is set (step 032 IWS 1205).

  In this example, when the first start port switch 22A is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning port), data indicating “first” is set and the second start When the mouth switch 22B is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins at the second start winning opening), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area). Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step 032 IWS 1206). In the process of step 032 IWS 1206, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Good.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this example, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type. A random number for determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (step 032 IWS1207). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step 032IWS1208), and performs control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 032 IWS1209). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 032IWS1210) and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to produce the total pending storage number designation command. Control to be transmitted to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 032 IWS1211).

  Note that the symbol designation command and the variation category command are effect commands for designating the determination result of the winning determination (prefetch determination). Among these, the symbol designating command is an effect control command that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. The variation category command is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. .

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in an ON state (step 032 IWS1221). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step 032 IWS1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step 032 IWS1223) and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step 032 IWS1224). In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step 032 IWS1225).

  Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step 032 IWS 1226). In the process of step 032 IWS 1226, hardware Random random R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Good.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes winning effect processing (step 032 IWS 1227). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step 032 IWS 1228), and performs control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 032 IWS1229). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 032IWS1230) and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to produce the total pending storage number designation command. Control to be transmitted to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 032 IWS1231).

(Command analysis processing)
FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 032 IWS 601). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 032 IWS 602). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step 032 IWS 603). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read out.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (effect control command for designating a decorative pattern variation pattern) (step 032 IWS 604), the effect control CPU 120 uses the variation pattern command formed in the RAM 122. Store in the pattern command storage area (step 032 IWS 605). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 032 IWS 606).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (an effect control command for designating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, or a big hit type) (step 032 IWS607), the effect control CPU 120 The received display result designation command is stored in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 032 IWS 608).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (an effect control command for designating that the decorative symbol stop symbol is to be confirmed and displayed) (step 032 IWS609), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag ( Step 032 IWS 610).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game) (step 032 IWS 611), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 032 IWS 612).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game) (step 032 IWS 613), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 032 IWS 614).

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designation command (step 032 IWS 615), the effect control CPU 120 first receives the received symbol designation command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. (Step 032 IWS 616).

  In the start winning command storage area, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value of the total pending storage number (8 in this example) is secured. In this example, each storage area 1-8 of the start winning command storage area has a storage area so that a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. It is secured.

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step 032 IWS 617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command is stored (step 032 IWS 618).

  If the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command (step 032 IWS 619), the effect control CPU 120 converts the received first start prize designation command into each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Of the storage areas 1-8, the latest symbol designating command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step 032 IWS620). In addition, the production control CPU 120 increments the hold display by 1 in the combined hold storage display unit and updates the combined hold storage number display in the combined hold storage display unit (step 032 IWS 621).

  If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (step 032 IWS 622), the effect control CPU 120 converts the received second start prize designation command into each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step 032 IWS 623). Further, the effect control CPU 120 increments the hold display by 1 in the combined hold storage display unit, and updates the combined hold storage number display in the combined hold storage display unit (step 032 IWS 624).

  Note that the combined hold storage display unit may be configured to display the hold display based on the first hold storage or the hold display based on the second hold storage in an identifiable manner. For example, in step 032 IWS 621, the white hold display is incremented by 1 to indicate that the hold display based on the first hold storage has been increased by 1; in step 032 IWS 624, the blue hold display is incremented by 1 Thus, the fact that the hold display based on the second hold storage is increased by 1 may be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step 032 IWS 625), the presentation control CPU 120 uses the received aggregate pending storage number designation command in each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start winning designation command are stored in the storage area (step 032 IWS 626). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the total pending storage number specified by the total pending storage number designation command in the total pending storage number storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 032 IWS 627).

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step 032 IWS 628), the effect control CPU 120 erases the first on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit and displays one remaining on-hold display. Shifting by one, and updating the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit (step 032 IWS 629). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the total pending storage number stored in the total pending storage number storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 032 IWS 630).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step 032 IWS 631). Then, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS 601.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8D is a flowchart of 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 a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 032 IWS8001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the decorative pattern display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step 032 IWS 8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step 032 IWS8002). 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 032IWS8002 by the CPU 120 for effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the CPU 120 for effect control, in step 032 IWS 8002, displays a chance target symbol (for example, “223” or “445” as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream). The combination of symbols that do not reach reach and the symbol that is out of reach 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 032 IWS 8002, 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 032 IWS 8002, if the received display result designation command designates a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stopped symbols. If the received display result designation command designates a normal big hit (non-probable big hit), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same even number as the stopped symbols. Also, if the received display result designation command suddenly specifies a probable big hit or a small win, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as “135” as a 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.

  As for the decorative symbol, 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. Also, a symbol that reminds you of a probable big hit (in this example, an odd symbol) is called a probable symbol, and a symbol that reminds you of a normal big hit (in this example, an even symbol) is a non-probable symbol. That's it.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a probability change prefetch zone effect start process for starting the probability change prefetch zone effect (step 032 IWS8003). The “probability change look-ahead zone effect” is an effect that is executed over one or more variable displays based on the winning determination result (pre-read determination result) in the probability change state, and a big hit is generated during the effect period. In other words, it is an effect that always results in a promising big hit (in other words, there is no normal big hit). Therefore, in this example, during the period in which the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is being executed, the probability variation state does not normally end and the probability variation state does not end, and it is possible to give the player a sense of security that the probability variation state continues.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes reach effect setting processing for setting a reach effect (step 032 IWS8004).

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the reach effect (step 032 IWS8005). Then, a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 032 IWS8006).

  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 121. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  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 in accordance with the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols 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 game effect lamp 9 and the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (step 032IWS8007). 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 example, 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, but the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the change pattern command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  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 032 IWS8008). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the command (design designation command, variable category command, start prize designation command and start prize designation command) stored in the first storage area (storage area 1) of the command prize storage area for start prize. (Total pending storage number designation command) is deleted, and the contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted (step 032 IWS8009).

  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 032IWS8010).

(Probability change look-ahead zone production start processing)
FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing a probability variation prefetch zone effect start process (step 032 IWS8003). In the probability change prefetch zone effect start process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the probability change prefetch zone effect execution flag indicating that the probability change prefetch zone effect is being executed is set (step 032 IWS301). If the probability change prefetch zone effect execution flag is set (that is, if the probability change prefetch zone effect is already being executed), the probability change prefetch zone effect start process is terminated.

  If the flag change execution flag effect execution flag is not set, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the flag after the change predictive effect zone effect indicating the first variation display after the end of the change probability prediction zone effect is set. (Step 032 IWS 302). If the flag after the probability variation prefetch zone effect is set, the probability variation prefetch zone effect start process is terminated.

  In this example, by executing the process of step 032 IWS 032, after the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is ended, the probability change look-ahead zone effect is not started again in at least the first variation display, and the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended. From time to time, it is configured to provide at least one variation display as a margin until the next probability variation prefetch zone effect is started.

  Note that, not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, a variable display is performed a plurality of times (for example, twice or five times) as a margin from the end of the probability change prefetch zone effect to the start of the next probability change prefetch zone effect. You may comprise so that it may provide.

  If the flag after the probability change prefetch zone effect is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is in the probability change state (step 032 IWS 303). Whether or not the game is in the certainty change state can be determined by confirming, for example, a state designation command for designating a gaming state transmitted by the gaming control microcomputer 100 or a background designation command for specifying the gaming state. . If it is not in the probability variation state, the probability variation look-ahead zone effect start process is terminated.

  If it is in the probability changing state, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts all the symbol designating commands stored in the start winning command storage area (step 032 IWS 304). Then, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not there is a normal big hit in the winning determination result indicated by the extracted symbol designation command (that is, whether or not there is a holding memory that is a normal big hit). (Step 032 IWS 305). If there is a holding memory that is usually a big hit, the probability variation look-ahead zone effect start process is terminated as it is. Therefore, in this example, the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is not executed when there is a reserved storage that is normally a big hit, and if a big hit occurs during the execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect, the probability change is a big success.

  In addition, in this example, when there is a reserved memory that is usually a big hit, a case is shown in which the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is not started uniformly, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if there is a reserved storage that is usually a big hit, the probability change look-ahead zone effect may be executed until the previous fluctuation display that becomes the normal big hit. For example, in the case where the fourth reserved memory is normally a big hit, the probability change look-ahead zone effect may be executed until the variable display based on the third reserved memory is completed.

  If there is no reserved memory that is usually a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a winning jackpot in the winning determination result indicated by the extracted symbol designation command (that is, a reserved memory that becomes a promising big hit). (Step 032 IWS 306).

  When there is a pending storage that is a probable big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the probable prefetch zone effect determination table for the probable big hit as a table for determining whether to execute the probable change prefetch zone effect, A lottery process based on a random number is performed, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is executed (step 032 IWS 307). If it is determined to execute the probabilistic prefetch zone effect (Y in step 032 IWS 308), the process proceeds to step 032 IWS 312.

  When there is no hold memory that is a probable big hit (that is, when there is only a hold memory that becomes outlier), the effect control CPU 120 is used as a table for determining whether or not to execute the probability change look-ahead zone effect. Using the probability variation prefetch zone effect determination table, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine whether or not the probability variation prefetch zone effect is to be executed (step 032 IWS 309). Then, when it is decided to execute the probability variation look-ahead zone effect (the so-called “gase probability variation look-ahead zone effect”) (Y in step 032 IWS 310), the effect control CPU 120 performs the maximum number of executions of the probability variation look-ahead zone effect (maximum). 5 is set to the fluctuation number counter for counting how many fluctuations the number indicating how long the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is executed (step 032 IWS 311). Then, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS 312.

  FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a probability variation prefetch zone effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-6 (A) shows a specific example of a probability variation prefetch zone effect determination table for probability variation big hit used in step 032IWS307. Further, FIG. 8-6 (B) shows a specific example of the probability change prefetch zone effect determination table for loss used in step 032IWS309. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), when there is a pending storage that is a probable big hit, it is determined to execute the probable prefetch zone effect with a probability of 40%. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), even if there is only a hold memory that is out of place, it is decided to execute the probability change look-ahead zone effect (gase probability change look-ahead zone effect) with a probability of 5%. Is done.

  In step 032 IWS 312, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image (for example, a yellow display color background image) corresponding to the probability change prefetch zone effect, and starts the probability change prefetch zone effect. Control is performed (step 032 IWS 312). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a probability variation look-ahead zone effect executing flag (step 032 IWS 313).

  In addition, in this example, when there is a holding storage that becomes a probability variation big hit and the probability variation prefetch zone production is started based on the decision that the probability variation prefetch zone production is executed in step 032 IWS 307, the fluctuation display that becomes the probability variation big hit is thereafter displayed. The probability variation look-ahead zone effect ends when it ends or when the previous variation display that becomes the probability variation big hit ends (see steps 032 IWS503, S506, and S514 of the probability change look-ahead zone effect end process described later). On the other hand, if there is only an off-hold storage that is out of date and the probability change look-ahead zone effect (so-called “gase-like change look-ahead zone effect”) is started based on the decision to execute the probability change look-ahead zone effect in step 032 IWS 309, then 5 at most When the change display of the number of times is finished and the value of the change counter is 0, the probability change prefetch zone effect is ended (see steps 032 IWS512 and S514 of the probability change prefetch zone effect end process described later).

  In this example, when there is a pending storage that is a probable change big hit, a case is shown in which the variation counter is not set. However, for example, a value larger than the maximum number of the total pending storage number (in this example, 8 The above value) may be set in the variation counter, and the probability variation look-ahead zone effect may be continued until the probability variation big hit occurs substantially.

  Moreover, in this example, when performing the probability change look-ahead zone effect of Gase, the case where the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended when the variable display is uniformly ended at the maximum five times is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, the probability variation look-ahead zone effect may be configured to end when the variable display of 4 times or 7 times is ended, and it is determined whether or not the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended by a lottery process. The probability variation look-ahead zone effect may be terminated when the lottery process is won.

  Further, in this example, when the variation display of the decorative symbols is started, the probability change look-ahead zone effect start process (step 032 IWS8003) is executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171) so that the probability change look-ahead zone effect can be started. Although the case where it comprises is shown, it is not restricted to such a process aspect. For example, in the prefetch notice setting process (step S161) of the effect control process (step S76), the same process as in FIG. 8-5 may be performed so that the probability variation prefetch zone effect can be started. Further, in this case, for example, the probability variation prefetch zone effect may be configured to be able to be started even during the decorative symbol variation display.

  Also, for example, in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103), in the winning determination process (steps 032IWS1207, S1227), the same process as in FIG. Is transmitted, a command indicating that is sent, and the CPU 120 for effect control is configured to start the probability change look-ahead zone effect based on receiving the command specifying the start of the probability change look-ahead zone effect. Also good.

(Reach production setting process)
FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing reach effect setting processing (step 032 IWS8004). In the reach effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the change display to be started this time is a probable big hit (step 032 IWS 401). Whether or not the display is a variable display that is a probable big hit can be determined, for example, by checking a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a variable display that is a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a reach effect with the probability variable symbol as a reach symbol (step 032 IWS 402).

  Note that, in this example, the case where a reach effect with the probability variation symbol as a reach symbol is always executed as long as the variation display is a probability variation jackpot is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured that the reach effect may be executed in a manner in which a reach effect with a non-probability variable symbol as a reach symbol is started and the non-probable variable symbol is ranked up to a probable variable symbol on the way.

  In addition, for example, a reach effect with a non-probability variable symbol as a reach symbol is executed, and a big hit symbol of a non-probable variable symbol is temporarily displayed, and then a re-lottery effect is executed to confirm and display the big hit symbol of a probable variable symbol You may comprise so that there may be a case.

  If it is not the fluctuation display that is a promising big hit, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the fluctuation display that starts this time is a normal big hit (step 032 IWS 403). Whether or not the display is a variable display that is usually a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a variable display which is usually a big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control determines to execute the reach effect with the uncertain variable symbol as the reach symbol (step 032 IWS 404).

  If it is not a fluctuation display that is usually a big hit (that is, if it is a fluctuation display that is out of sync), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the flag after the probability change look-ahead zone effect has ended is set (step 032 IWS 405). If the post-probability pre-reading zone effect flag is set (that is, the first variation display after the probabilistic pre-reading zone effect is finished), the effect control CPU 120 resets the post-probability pre-reading zone effect flag ( Step 032 IWS 406). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects a reach effect determination table for the post-probability pre-reading zone effect end as a table for determining the reach effect (step 032 IWS 407).

  If the post-probability zone effect post-end flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter is 1 (step 032 IWS 408). If the value of the variation counter is 1 (that is, if it is the last variation display during the execution of the pre-change zone effect of the gasses), the effect control CPU 120 uses the last as a table for determining the reach effect. A change reach production determination table is selected (step 032 IWS 409).

  On the other hand, if the value of the variation counter is not 1, the effect control CPU 120 selects a normal reach effect determination table as a table for determining the reach effect (step 032 IWS410).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the reach effect determination table selected in steps 032IWS407, S409, and S410, and determines presence / absence of reach effect and reach design (step 032IWS411).

  FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the reach effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-8 (A) shows a specific example of the reach effect determination table for the post-probability prefetch zone effect selection selected at step 032IWS407. FIG. 8-8 (B) shows a specific example of the reach effect determination table for final variation selected in step 032IWS409. FIG. 8-8 (C) shows a specific example of the normal reach effect determination table selected in step 032IWS410.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in the reach effect determination table for after the end of the predictive change zone effect (that is, when the first fluctuation display is executed after the end of the predictive change zone effect). ), 60% reach execution probability compared to the normal reach production determination table shown in FIG. 8-8 (C) (50% reach production with non-probable variation as reach design and reach probability variation design) The total reach of 10% of the reach production as a symbol) is higher, and the execution probability of the reach production using the reach design as the non-probability design is higher than the reach design using the reach design as the probability design as 50%. Yes. Therefore, in this example, in the first fluctuation display after the end of the probability variation look-ahead zone effect, the reach effect with the non-probability variable symbol as the reach symbol is likely to be executed.

  Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the reach effect determination table for final change (that is, in the last change display during execution of the probabilistic change look-ahead zone effect), FIG. Compared with the normal reach production determination table shown in (C), the reach production execution probability is 40% (10% of the reach production with the non-probability variable design as the reach design and 30 of the reach production with the probability design as the reach design) %), And the execution probability of the reach production with the probability variation design as the reach design is 30% higher than the reach design with the non-probability variation design as the reach design. Therefore, in this example, in the last variation display during the execution of the probabilistic change look-ahead zone effect, the reach effect with the probability change symbol as the reach symbol is easily executed.

  In this example, the processing of steps 032IWS405 to S407 is executed, so that the execution probability of the reach effect at the first change after the end of the predictive change zone effect or the reach probability of the reach effect with the non-probable change symbol as the reach symbol is obtained. Although the case where it raises was shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, after the probability change look-ahead zone effect ends, the reach effect execution probability over a plurality of variations and the reach effect execution probability with the non-probability variable symbol as the reach symbol may be increased. In this case, for example, after the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is finished, the reach effect determination table for the end of the probability change look-ahead zone effect shown in FIG. It may be configured to be selected.

  When the reach effect is determined in steps 032IWS402, S404, and S411, a process table including the reach effect of the determined reach symbol is selected in step 032IWS8005 of the variable display start setting process, and step 032IWS8007 is selected according to the selected process table. And by executing the variable display effect process (step S172), the reach effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols.

(Wait processing per special figure)
FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart of the special figure waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special symbol waiting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step 032 IWS 8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS 8306. In this feature part 032IW, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step 032IWS8305. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the big hit effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the big hit effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 032 IWS8302 is executed. Without moving to step 032 IWS 8306.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (disconnected symbol, jackpot symbol) (step 032 IWS8302).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a probability change prefetch zone effect end process for ending the probability change prefetch zone effect (step 032 IWS 8303).

  Next, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of step 032 IWS 8302 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N in step 032 IWS 8304), the presentation control CPU 120 proceeds to step 032 IWS 8312.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 032 IWS 8302 (Y in step 032 IWS 8304), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag (step 032 IWS 8305), and has received any jackpot start designation command? (For example, whether any jackpot start designation command reception flag is set) is checked (step 032 IWS 8306). If any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 032 IWS8307). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the big hit production (step 032 IWS8308). Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 032IWS8309), 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, game effect lamp 9 as effect component, and speakers 8L and 8R as effect components) is executed according to data 1) (step 032IWS8310).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing (step 032IWS8311), and ends the special symbol waiting processing.

  If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step 032IWS8304), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step 032IWS8312). The waiting process per special figure is terminated.

(Probability change look-ahead zone production end processing)
FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the probability variation prefetch zone effect end process (step 032 IWS 8303). In the probability change prefetch zone effect end process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the probability change prefetch zone effect execution flag is set (step 032 IWS 501). If the probability change look-ahead zone effect execution flag is set (that is, if the probability change look-ahead zone effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (if it is set) ( Step 032 IWS 502).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the probability variation big hit symbol has been fixedly displayed by the variation display that ends this time (step 032 IWS 503). Note that whether or not the probability variation big hit symbol has been definitely displayed (whether or not the variable variation is a probability variation big hit) can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. . If the probability variation big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS 514.

  If the probability variation big hit symbol is not confirmed, the effect control CPU 120 extracts all symbol designation commands stored in the start winning command storage area (step 032 IWS 504). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning determination result indicated by the first symbol designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is usually a big hit (that is, the next hold) Whether or not the memory is usually a big hit is confirmed (step 032 IWS 505). If the next reserved memory is usually a big hit, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS 514.

  In this example, the case where all the symbol designating commands are extracted at step 032IWS504 is shown, but only the next reserved memory and the second reserved memory are confirmed at steps 032IWS505, S506, and S509. You may make it extract the symbol designation | designated command stored in the 1st and 2nd.

  For example, when there are less than four hold memories and all of the hold memories are out of place, it is decided to execute the probability change look-ahead zone effect in step 032 IWS 309 of the probability change look-ahead zone effect start process. Then, the reserved memory that is normally a big hit is stored, and the reserved memory that becomes the normal big hit may be digested before the end of the five fluctuation displays, and step 032 IWS 505 may occur. May be determined as Y.

  If the next reserved memory is not a normal big hit, the effect control CPU 120 is a winning big decision result shown in the first symbol designation command stored in the start winning time command storage area. It is confirmed whether it is a thing (that is, whether or not the next reserved memory is a probable big hit) (step 032 IWS 506). If the next reserved memory is a probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 uses a probability change look-ahead zone effect end determination table for probability change jackpot as a table for determining whether or not to end the probability change look-ahead zone effect. Then, a lottery process based on a random number is performed to determine whether or not to end the probabilistic pre-reading zone effect (step 032 IWS 507). If it is determined to end the probabilistic prefetch zone effect (Y in step 032 IWS 508), the process proceeds to step 032 IWS 514.

  If the next reserved memory is not a winning jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 will normally receive the winning determination result indicated by the second symbol designating command stored in the start winning command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not it is a thing (that is, whether or not the second reserved storage is usually a big hit) (step 032 IWS 509). If the second reserved memory is a normal jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines the end of the probability change look-ahead zone effect for the normal jackpot as a table for determining whether to end the probability change look-ahead zone effect. Using the table, a lottery process based on a random number is performed, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is to be ended (step 032 IWS 510). If it is determined to end the probability change prefetch zone effect (Y in step 032 IWS 511), the process proceeds to step 032 IWS 514.

  Note that, for example, when there are less than three on-hold memories and all the on-hold memories are out of date, it is decided to execute the probability change look-ahead zone effect in step 032 IWS 309 of the probability change look-ahead zone effect start process. Then, when the reserved memory which is usually a big hit is stored, and before the end of the five fluctuation displays, the reserved memory which is usually the big hit is digested by leaving two or more fluctuation displays In step 032 IWS 509, it may be determined as Y.

  When the second reserved memory is not usually a big hit (N in step 032 IWS 509), or when the end of the probabilistic prefetch zone effect is not determined (N in step 032 IWS 511), the effect control CPU 120 Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step 032 IWS 512). If the value of the variation counter is 0, the effect control CPU 120 sets the flag after the probable change pre-read zone effect (step 032 IWS 513), and proceeds to step 032 IWS 514.

  In step 032 IWS 512, it is determined based on the symbol designation command extracted in step 032 IWS 504 whether or not there is a reserved memory that is a probable big hit, and when there is no reserved memory that is a probable big hit (that is, a probabilistic prefetching zone for gasses). When it is determined that the effect is being executed), it is desirable to check the value of the variation counter and determine whether or not to end the probability variation look-ahead zone effect.

  FIGS. 8-11 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a probability change prefetch zone effect completion | finish determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-11 (A) shows a specific example of the probability variation look-ahead zone effect end determination table for probability variation big hit used in step 032 IWS 507. FIG. 8-11 (B) shows a specific example of the probability change look-ahead zone effect end determination table for normal big hits used in step 032IWS510. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), it is determined that the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is ended with a probability of 5% even when the next reserved memory is a probability variation big hit. The Also, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), when the second reserved memory is a big hit, it is decided to end the probability change look-ahead zone effect with a probability of 30%.

  In step 032 IWS 514, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 from a background image (for example, a yellow display color background image) corresponding to the probability change look-ahead zone effect to a normal background image (for example, a blue display). Color background image) and control to end the probabilistic look-ahead zone effect is performed (step 032 IWS 514). Then, the effect control CPU 120 resets the probability change look-ahead zone effect executing flag (step 032 IWS 515). In addition, if the effect control CPU 120 is set, it resets the variation counter (step 032 IWS 516).

  By executing the above processing, in this example, when the probability variation big hit occurs during execution of the probability variation look-ahead zone effect, or when the next reserved memory is a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, two In the case where the eye storage is usually a big hit, the probability variation look-ahead zone effect may end when the five fluctuation displays are ended.

(Produce mode of probability change look-ahead zone production)
Next, an effect aspect of the probability variation prefetch zone effect will be described. FIGS. 8-12 and FIGS. 8-13 are explanatory drawings for demonstrating the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a probability change prefetch zone effect. In FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13, the display screen changes in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

  First, with reference to FIGS. 8-12, description will be given of an effect mode in the case of executing the probability change look-ahead zone effect based on the fact that there is a reserved memory that becomes a probability change big hit. When the probability change look-ahead zone effect is not currently being executed, a normal background image (for example, a blue display color background image) is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The variation display of the decorative pattern is executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), a total hold storage display unit 032IW001 is provided below the display screen of the image display device 5, and a hold display corresponding to the current total hold storage number is displayed. The FIG. 8-12 (A) shows an example in which five hold displays are displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 032IW001.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), it is assumed that one hold storage is digested and the next decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, when the variable display is started, it is assumed that the execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect is determined based on the fact that the currently stored hold memory has a hold memory that is a probable big hit (step 032 IWS307). , S308). In the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), it is assumed that the fourth stored memory is a stored memory that is a probable big hit. Then, based on the execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), the image display device 5 uses a background image (for example, a yellow display color) according to the probability change look-ahead zone effect. The background image is changed to (the background image) and the probabilistic look-ahead zone effect is started (see step 032 IWS 312).

  Thereafter, the hold memory is sequentially digested, and the probabilistic pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays. Then, the reserved memory that is a probable big hit is digested, and in the variable display of the decorative symbol for the reserved memory, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), the big hit symbol of the probable variable symbol (in this example, the symbol “7”). Is fixedly displayed. Then, based on the fact that the probable big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed (see Y in step 032 IWS 503), the image display device 5 changes it to a normal background image (for example, a blue display color background image) and produces a probable change look-ahead zone effect. Is terminated (see step 032 IWS 514).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13, a description will be given of an effect mode in the case where the probability change look-ahead zone effect of the gaze is executed when there is only a holding storage that is out of place. When the probability change look-ahead zone effect is not being executed, a normal background image (for example, a blue display color background image) is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The variation display of the decorative pattern is executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), a total hold storage display unit 032IW001 is provided below the display screen of the image display device 5, and a hold display corresponding to the current total hold storage number is displayed. The FIG. 8-13 (A) shows an example in which five hold displays are displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 032IW001.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), it is assumed that one hold storage is digested and the next decorative pattern variation display is started. In this case, when the variable display is started, it is assumed that execution of the probabilistic prefetch zone effect is determined based on the fact that there is only a deferred storage in the currently stored storage (step 032 IWS 309- (See S311). Then, based on the execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), the background image (for example, yellow display color) corresponding to the probability change look-ahead zone effect is displayed in the image display device 5. The background image is changed to (the background image) and the probabilistic look-ahead zone effect is started (see step 032 IWS 312).

  Thereafter, the hold memory is sequentially digested, and the probabilistic pre-reading zone effect is continuously executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays. In addition, at the stage where the probability variation prefetch zone effect shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) is started, four reserved memories are stored. However, after that, a new start prize is generated and the reserved memory is lost. Is increased by two. Then, when the fifth variation display is finished after the start of the predictive change zone effect, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (C), the variation counter is set to 0 (step 032 IWS512). The image display device 5 changes to a normal background image (for example, a blue display color background image), and the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is terminated (see step 032 IWS 514). In this case, the flag after completion of the probabilistic prefetch zone effect is also set (see step 032 IWS 513).

  Next, when the first variation display of decorative symbols after the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is finished is started, based on the fact that the flag after the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is finished is set (see Y in step 032 IWS 405). It is decided to execute the reach effect with the probability pattern of the non-probability variable symbol (see steps 032 IWS407 and S411 and FIG. 8-8 (A)). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (D), in the first variation display of decorative symbols after the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is finished, a non-probability variation symbol (in this example, symbol “6”) is displayed with high probability. Reach production with a reach pattern is executed.

(Execution pattern of probabilistic look-ahead zone production)
Next, the execution pattern of the probability variation prefetch zone effect will be described. 8-14 to FIG. 8-16 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an execution pattern of the probability variation prefetch zone effect. FIG. 8-14 (1) shows an execution pattern in the case of executing the probability change look-ahead zone effect based on the fact that there is a reserved memory that becomes a probability change big hit. As shown in FIG. 8-14 (1), when the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is started based on the fact that there is a pending storage that is a probability variation jackpot, at least when the variation display that is the probability variation jackpot ends, the probability variation look-ahead zone The effect ends (see step 032 IWS 503 Y, step 032 IWS 514, and FIG. 8-12).

  Further, FIG. 8-14 (2) shows an execution pattern in the case of executing the accuracy change look-ahead zone effect of the gusset when there is only a holding memory that becomes out of place. As shown in FIG. 8-14 (2), in the case where the accuracy change look-ahead zone effect is started, when the fluctuation display at the maximum of 5 times is finished, the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended (Y of step 032 IWS512, step 032 IWS514).

  In addition, during execution of the probability change prefetch zone effect, the probability change prefetch zone effect may also be ended when the next hold memory is a hold memory that is usually a big hit. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-14 (3), the probability change look-ahead zone effect is started based on the fact that there is only a hold memory that is out of place. A case is shown in which the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended based on the fact that the stored memory of No. 1 is normally stored as a big hit (see step 032 IWS 505 Y, step 032 IWS 514). Although FIG. 8-14 (3) shows a case in which the hold memory next to the fifth fluctuation display during execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect is a hold memory that is usually a big hit, for example, the probability change look-ahead zone effect is shown. When the hold storage next to the third or fourth variation display being performed is a hold storage that is usually a big hit, the probability change look-ahead zone effect ends when the third or fourth variation display ends. It will be.

  In addition, during execution of the probability change prefetch zone effect, the probability change lookahead zone effect may end with a low probability even when the next hold memory is a hold memory that is a probability change big hit. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-14 (4), the next hold memory is a hold memory that is a probable big hit, but the probability change look-ahead zone effect is not continued and the probability change look-ahead zone effect ends. (See Steps 032IWS506 to S507, Y of Step 032IWS508, Step 032IWS514, and FIG. 8-11 (A)). 8-14 (3) shows a case where the next hold memory of the fifth fluctuation display during execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect is a hold memory that becomes a probability change big hit, for example, the probability change look-ahead zone effect is shown. Even if the next hold memory of the third or fourth variation display being executed is a hold memory that is a probable big hit, the probability change look-ahead is read when the third or fourth change display is finished with a low probability. Zone production may end.

  In addition, in the first variation display of decorative symbols after the end of the probabilistic change look-ahead zone effect, the reach effect is executed with a high probability. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (5), the reach effect is executed with a higher probability than usual in the first variation display of the decorative pattern after finishing the probabilistic prefetching zone effect, and the probability that the probability is high. The reach effect is executed with the non-probability variable symbol as the reach symbol (see steps 032 IWS 405 to 407, S411, FIG. 8-8 (A), and FIG. 8-13).

  In addition, in this example, the case where the execution probability of the reach effect or the reach probability of the reach effect using the non-probability variable symbol as the reach symbol is increased in the first variation display of the decorative symbol after the probability change look-ahead zone effect of Gase is finished. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, in the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (5), the reach effect is executed with the same probability as the normal even if it is the first variation display of decorative symbols after the end of the probabilistic prefetch zone effect. You may comprise.

  In addition, during execution of the probability change prefetch zone effect, the probability change prefetch zone effect may also be ended when the second hold memory is a hold memory that is usually a big hit. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (6), the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is started based on the fact that there is only a hold memory that is out of place. The case where the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is ended based on the fact that the first reserved memory becomes the reserved memory that is usually a big hit is shown (see steps 032 IWS 509 to S 510, Y in step 032 IWS 511, and step 032 IWS 514). Therefore, in the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (6), the probability change state is not a normal big hit immediately after the probability change look-ahead zone effect is finished, but is a normal big hit after sandwiching a fluctuation display that is out of place once. Will end.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (6), after the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended, there is a case where the probability change state ends with a normal big hit after sandwiching a fluctuation display that becomes a deviation. Although the case where the control is performed is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured such that the probability variation state may end with a normal big hit after sandwiching the fluctuation display that is out of place two or three times.

  In addition, when the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended based on the fact that the next hold memory is normally a big hit, the reach effect is executed at a high rate in the final fluctuation during the execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect. There is a case. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (7), the final change during the execution of the probabilistic pre-read zone effect is completed while the probable pre-read zone effect is ended based on the fact that the next reserved memory is a normal memory that is a big hit. In the case of the fifth change, the reach effect is executed with a higher probability than usual, and the reach effect with the probability variable symbol as the reach symbol is executed with a high probability (steps 032 IWS408 to 409, S411, and FIG. 8). -8 (B) reference).

  Further, when the probability variation look-ahead zone effect is ended based on the fact that the next reserved memory is a reserve memory that becomes a probability change big hit, the reach effect is executed at a high rate in the final fluctuation during the execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect. There is a case. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (8), the final change during the execution of the probability change prefetch zone effect is completed while the probability change prefetch zone effect is ended based on the fact that the next hold memory is the hold memory that becomes the probability change big hit. In the case of the fifth change, the reach effect is executed with a higher probability than usual, and the reach effect with the probability variable symbol as the reach symbol is executed with a high probability (steps 032 IWS408 to 409, S411, and FIG. 8). -8 (B) reference).

  In addition, even if the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended at the third change or the fourth change, when the next change store is based on the hold memory that becomes the probability change big hit, You may comprise so that reach production may be performed with high probability in the final fluctuation. In the execution pattern of the modified example shown in FIG. 8-16 (9), the probability change look-ahead zone effect is performed based on the fact that the next reserved memory is the reserved memory that becomes the probability change big hit in the fourth change during the execution of the probability change look-ahead zone effect. As the process ends, a case is shown in which the reach effect (particularly, the reach effect with the probability variation symbol as the reach symbol) is executed with high probability in the fourth variation display.

  In addition, when the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended based on the fact that the next hold memory is normally a big hit, even if the probability change look-ahead zone effect is ended at the third or fourth change, Similarly to the execution pattern of the modified example shown in FIG. 8-16 (9), the reach effect may be executed with high probability in the final variation.

  Even in the case of the feature section 032IW, even if the next preserving memory is a preserving memory that is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, even if the probabilistic prefetching zone effect is terminated at the third or fourth fluctuation, Since the reach effect may be executed with a low probability (see step 032 IWS410, FIG. 8-8 (C)), the probability change look-ahead zone effect is executed according to the execution pattern of FIG. May be.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that there may be various execution patterns instead of the execution pattern of the probability change prefetch zone production shown to FIGS. 8-14 to 8-16. For example, there may be an execution pattern in which the probability variation prefetching zone effect is started again after the probability variation prefetching zone effect is once ended. In this case, for example, immediately after the probability change look-ahead zone effect is once ended, immediately after the crisis feeling that the probability change state may end by executing the reach effect with the non-probability variable symbol as the reach symbol in the deviation variation, An execution pattern may be provided that gives a sense of security when the probabilistic pre-reading zone effect is started again.

  As described above, according to the feature unit 032IW, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, derivation display of the big hit symbol). It is possible to control between a different first special state (for example, a short time state) and a second special state (for example, a probability change state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state. Also, in the second special state, when the advantageous state is controlled, a notice effect (for example, FIGS. 8-12 (B), (C) and FIG. 8) for notifying that the second special state is controlled after the advantageous state control. -13 (B) and (C) Probability change look-ahead zone effect) is executed. In addition, after the suggestion effect (for example, the reach effect with the non-probability variable pattern shown in FIG. 8-13 (D) as the reach pattern) suggesting that the first special state is controlled, the notice effect is completed. The suggestion effect is executed at a high rate (see FIG. 8-13). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the production effect after the announcement production.

  Specifically, if it is a period during which the probability change look-ahead zone effect is being executed, it is possible to give a sense of security that the probability change state is not likely to end because there is usually no big hit, but conversely the probability change look-ahead zone When the production is finished, the player is usually reminded of a big hit and the probability variation state ends, and the player feels disappointed. Therefore, in this example, by executing the reach effect with the non-probability variable symbol as the reach symbol immediately after the end of the probability variation look-ahead zone effect, a sense of crisis that the probability variation state may end is felt. It is possible to achieve a change in the production situation from a sense of security to a sense of crisis. In addition, after executing the reach production with the non-probability variable design as the reach design and once disappointing the player, the reach will be lost and the probabilistic state will continue, so there will be a transition from a sense of crisis to a sense of security. A change can be realized and a production effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 032IW, after the notice effect is completed, an effect that suggests that a predetermined condition is established as the suggestion effect (for example, the non-probable variation shown in FIG. 8-13 (D) is a reach symbol. Reach production). Therefore, the production effect can be enhanced by the production suggesting that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In particular, in this example, after the probabilistic look-ahead zone effect is finished, the reach effect with the non-probability variable symbol as the reach symbol is executed in the deviation variation. The production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the feature unit 032IW, game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) for controlling the progress of the game, and information (for example, effect control) for the game control means. Effect control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that controls the effect based on the command). Further, the game control means outputs variable display pattern information (for example, a variation pattern command) that can specify a variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern). Then, the effect control means determines whether or not the variable display mode is set as the reach mode for one variable display pattern specified by the variable display pattern information (for example, reach effect setting process (step 032 IWS8004)). reference). Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the effect.

  Further, according to the feature unit 032IW, the control can be performed in the second special state after the notice effect is finished (see, for example, the execution pattern of the probability variation prefetch zone effect shown in FIG. 8-14 (4)). Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation after the end of the notice effect. For example, even if the probabilistic look-ahead zone effect ends, the probable state does not necessarily end, and the probable state may continue as a probable big hit. The feeling can be reduced.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 032IW, when the first special state is controlled after the notice effect is finished, the first special state is controlled after a predetermined period has passed after the notice effect is finished. The notice effect is ended (see, for example, the execution pattern of the probability change look-ahead zone effect shown in FIG. 8-15 (6)). Therefore, it is possible to reduce a feeling of disappointment when the first special state is controlled after the notice effect is finished. For example, immediately after the probability change look-ahead zone effect is finished, the probability change state is not always ended and the probability change state is not always ended, and there is a case where the fluctuation variation display is executed. Can be reduced.

  Further, according to the feature unit 032IW, variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) is performed. Further, even when the notice effect is ended in the variable display that is not controlled to the advantageous state, the variable display mode can be the reach mode (for example, FIGS. 8-15 (7), (8)). (See the execution pattern of the probabilistic look-ahead zone effect shown in)). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced. For example, an expectation can be given even in the case of executing a probabilistic pre-reading zone effect, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this example, although the case where the change display of a 1st special symbol and the change display of a 2nd special symbol were performed in the order which won the 1st start winning opening and the 2nd start winning opening was shown, it seems It is not limited to this aspect. For example, in a gaming machine that executes the change display of the second special symbol in preference to the change display of the first special symbol, the configuration indicated by the feature unit 032IW may be applied. In this case, for example, if the time-short state is also controlled during the probability variation state, since the variation display of the second special symbol is almost executed during the probability variation state, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed a plurality of times. In addition, the probability variation look-ahead zone effect indicated by the feature unit 032IW may be executed.

  Further, in this example, the case where the probability variation prefetching zone effect is executed by changing the background image of the image display device 5 is shown, but the effect variation prefetching zone effect is not limited to such a manner. For example, the probable change look-ahead zone effect may be executed by displaying a predetermined character image over a plurality of variable displays, or by operating an effect object over a plurality of variable displays, and various modes are conceivable. .

  Note that the configuration indicated by the feature unit 032IW is applicable not only to the case of executing the probability change look-ahead zone effect that suggests whether or not the probability change state continues, but also to the case of executing various zone effects. For example, a zone effect that suggests whether or not the effect mode changes may be configured to be executed, and the configuration indicated by the feature unit 032IW may be applied.

  In addition, the configuration indicated by the feature unit 032IW can be applied to the slot machine. When applied to a slot machine, for example, the first special state is controlled to RT (replay time), and the second special state is controlled to AT (assist time) or ART (assist replay time). It may be configured to be AT or ART whenever a role is won during the performance.

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 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
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)

In a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on establishment of a predetermined condition,
State control means capable of controlling a first special state different from the advantageous state and a second special state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state;
In the second special state, a notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect for notifying that the second special state is controlled after the advantageous state control when controlled to the advantageous state;
A suggestion effect executing means for executing an suggestion effect indicating that the first special state is controlled,
The suggestion effect executing means executes the suggestion effect at a high rate after the notice effect is finished.

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