JP2020005697A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by achieving a notice performance capable of attracting a player's interest.SOLUTION: As variation early-stage notice, one kind among three kinds of basic notice type is executed, one kind among three kinds of basic notice type and one kind among three kinds of background notice type are executed in parallel, or two kinds among three kinds of basic notice type are executed in parallel. Accordingly, variation early-stage notice executable at the beginning of the start of one variation display can be diversified, thus attracting a player's interest. Especially, as a mode when two kinds of notice performance are combined, a specific mode (combined notice) in which main notice and sub-notice are combined is provided by sorting two kinds of basic notice into the main notice and the sub-notice. Accordingly, interest in a game can be enhanced by attracting a player's interest to the two kinds of basic notice (main notice and sub-notice) executed at the same period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine that performs a variable display of identification information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and when a display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, a gaming machine that can execute a special game that can provide a predetermined profit to a player is provided. Widely known. In this type of gaming machine, various effects for enhancing the player's expectation are performed during the fluctuation display of the identification information, thereby improving the gaming interest. As the effect, for example, regarding the variable display of identification information that is currently being executed or the variable display of identification information that is determined to be executed later, the degree of expectation (reliability) that the display result is a specific display result is suggested. For example, there is known a notice effect that suggests a variation mode (a presence or absence of a reach effect, a type of a reach effect, the presence or absence of development) until the display result is derived (for example, see Patent Literature 1).

JP 2002-239122 A

  The notice effect described above has already been adopted in many game machines, and there has been a problem that interest in the notice effect is apt to be weakened, and it is difficult to lead to an improvement in game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize a notice effect that can attract the interest of a player, and to improve the interest in the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention has adopted the following configurations.
That is, the gaming machine of the means 1 is
A variation display of identification information is performed based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a special game that can provide a predetermined profit to a player is executable based on a display result of the variation display of the identification information being a specific display result. Gaming machine,
A notice effect performing means capable of executing a notice effect on the variable display of the identification information,
As the notice effect, at least a first notice effect and a second notice effect,
The notice effect performing means executes the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the change display of the identification information, and the first notice effect during the change display of the identification information. The gist is that there is a case where both of the second notice effects are executed.

  The gaming machine of Means 1 has at least a first advance notice effect and a second advance notice effect as advance notice effects relating to the change display of the identification information, and the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect during the change display of the identification information. Is executed, or both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the execution mode of the notice effect during the variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The notice effect performing means may execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect for a predetermined period, respectively.
When performing both the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the fluctuation display of the identification information, after starting one notice effect of the first notice effect and the second notice effect, The gist is that during the execution period of one notice effect, the other notice effect is started.

  In the gaming machine of Means 2, it is possible to execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect for a predetermined period of time, respectively. In the case of execution, after starting any one of the first advance effect and the second advance effect, the other advance effect is started during the execution period of the one advance effect. As a result, the execution times of the first notice effect and the second notice effect overlap, and each notice effect is executed at the same time, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest to these notice effects. Become.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine of the means 2 described above,
The gist is that the second notice effect ends before the first notice effect.

  In the gaming machine of the means 3, when both the first advance effect and the second advance effect are executed during the change display of the identification information, the second advance effect ends before the first advance effect. Has become. As a result, for the player, it is possible to distinguish between the first preview production and the second preview production depending on the end of the preview production, and it is possible to attract the player's interest to each preview production. Become.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine of any one of the means 1 to 3 described above,
The first notice effect and the second notice effect indicate that the display result of the variable display of the identification information may be a specific display result,
When both the first advance notice effect and the second advance effect are executed during the fluctuation display of the identification information, the possibility indicated by the first notice effect and the possibility implied by the second notice effect The point is that they differ from each other.

  In the gaming machine of the means 4, the first advance notice effect and the second advance effect suggest the possibility (reliability) that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result, and When both the first advance effect and the second advance effect are executed during the fluctuation display, the reliability indicated by the first advance effect and the reliability implied by the second advance effect are different. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to each of the announcement effects performed during the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine of any one of the means 1 to 4 described above,
A notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of notice effect patterns,
When the notice effect performing means executes a notice effect, a notice effect pattern selecting means for selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed from the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means; Prepared,
The notice effect performing means executes the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means,
The notice effect pattern selecting means, when the notice effect execution means executes both the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the change display of the identification information, the notice effect pattern of the first notice effect. The gist is that, in addition to the selection, the announcement effect pattern of the second announcement effect is selected based on the selected announcement effect pattern.

  In the gaming machine of the means 5, upon execution of the notice effect, the effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means, and the selected notice effect pattern is selected. A notice effect is executed based on the notice effect. Then, when both the first advance production and the second advance production are performed during the change display of the identification information, the advance production effect pattern of the first advance production is selected and the advance production effect pattern of the selected first advance production is selected. On the basis of this, the announcement effect pattern of the second announcement effect is selected. This makes it possible to make the respective announcement effect patterns appropriate when both the first advance effect and the second advance effect are performed during the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is the gaming machine of the means 5 described above,
The gist is that, among the preview effect patterns stored in the preview effect pattern storage unit, specific preview effect patterns include a pattern corresponding to the first preview effect and a pattern corresponding to the second preview effect. .

  In the gaming machine of the means 6, a specific notice effect pattern among the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means is provided with a pattern corresponding to the first notice effect and a pattern corresponding to the second notice effect. ing. For this reason, a specific announcement effect pattern may be executed as a first announcement effect or may be executed as a second announcement effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notice effect performed during the variable display of the identification information.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine of any one of the means 1 to 6 described above,
The gist is that the first advance effect and the second advance effect are advance effects that can be executed during a change display of the identification information and before a predetermined period elapses from the start of the change display.

  In the gaming machine of Means 7, the first advance effect and the second advance effect are advance effects that can be executed during a period in which the identification information is being changed and a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable display. This makes it possible to improve the interest at the beginning of the variable display.

  According to the present invention described above, it is possible to realize a notice effect that can attract the interest of the player, and to improve the interest in the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the composition of the game board concerning the example of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3 and is a view showing displays provided in the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows the correspondence of the type of a big hit, the opening pattern of a big winning opening, etc. It is a table which shows various random numbers which a microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main interruption process. It is a flowchart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flowchart of a general-purpose operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of processing during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. 7 is a flowchart of a special figure 2 random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol changing process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect start process. It is a flowchart of a change early notice setting process. (A) is a basic notice distribution table, (b) is a background notice decision table, (c) is a comment notice decision table, (d) is a step-up notice decision table, and (e) is a screen. It is a distortion notice determination table. (A) is a main preview determination table, (b) is a secondary preview determination table A, and (c) is a secondary preview determination table B. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the effect display mode of comment notice, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the effect display mode of step-up notice. It is a figure showing an example of an effect display mode of a screen distortion notice. (A) is a time chart of a comment notice, (b) is a time chart of a comment notice, and (c) is a time chart of a screen distortion notice. It is a time chart of a compound notice when a main notice is a screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern) and a sub notice is a comment notice or a step-up notice.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. Hereinafter, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) in which a game medium used for a game is a game ball, and the game can be advanced by firing the game ball toward a game board. An example will be described. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiments performs a special symbol change display based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the special symbol change display. And a so-called "one-type" pachinko gaming machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given to a player.

  Further, in the following description, simply the front side (front) refers to the front side (the side where the player is located at the time of the game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and simply the rear side (rear) refers to the game. This is the back side (back side) when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, the upper side (upper), lower side (lower), left side (left side) and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 on which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a hall island facility. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end, and are each configured to be openable and closable.

  Further, the front frame 51 has a firing handle 60 for firing game balls with a firing intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player, and stores the game balls and supplies the stored game balls to the launch device side. A high-strength ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during the execution of the game effect executed along with the progress of the game (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to as the two effect buttons). (Hereinafter, simply referred to as “effect button 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the game situation. A speaker 67 and the like that can perform the operations are also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input unit that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be selectively used according to the type of the game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment, but may be any as long as the player can make an input. For example, an input unit ( For example, a retractable type, a touch sensor type, etc.) or a non-contact type input means (a photoelectric type, etc.) for detecting that a part of the body of the player has approached and performing an input. Good. Further, the effect button may perform an effect operation such as projecting upward or forward or vibrating (movable effect operation means).

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball fired by operating the firing handle 60 flows down is formed by being surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls protrude from the game area 3, and a ball return preventing piece 6 is provided at a tip of the rail member 4. The ball return preventing piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the state of the game.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 (effect display device) including a liquid crystal display device is provided. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an "effect symbol display section") in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as "effect symbols 8") are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform a variable display in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol described later. As an aspect of the variable display, for example, there is an aspect in which scroll display is performed in an up / down, left / right, diagonal direction, or the like. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and a medium effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .

  The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (identification information) of the present embodiment are respectively composed of numeric symbols (identification information type, symbol type) from "1" to "9", and these numeric symbols are sequentially displayed. It has become something. Specifically, the variation display of the effect design 8 is performed by scrolling the effect design vertically (in this example, from top to bottom) in the order of “1” → “2”... “8” → “9” (ascending order). The display is performed by displaying it. When the display reaches “9”, the display returns to “1”, and the scroll display is repeated until the change is completed (stop display). In the present embodiment, each of the symbols “1” to “9” includes color information, and each symbol can be classified by color. Specifically, the odd symbols “3” and “7” are red symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “red symbols”), and the other odd symbols “1”, “5”, “9” Is a green symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a “green symbol”). Further, the even symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “blue symbols”).

  Displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (hereinafter, also referred to as a "first special symbol display section") according to a combination (stop display mode) of left, middle, and right effect symbols stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol displayed and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as a "second special symbol display section"), that is, the special symbol The result of the success / failure determination (simply referred to as “permission / failure determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed (stop order) is, in principle, “left → right → center”. That is, the first stop symbol in the stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the second stop symbol in the stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the third (last) stop symbol in the stop order is the middle effect symbol 8C. . The first stop symbol in the stop order is also referred to as a "first stop symbol", the second stop symbol in the stop order is also referred to as a "second stop symbol", and the third stop symbol in the stop order. This is also called “third stop symbol” or “final stop symbol”.

  In addition, any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol is also referred to simply as “symbol” or “identification information”. Furthermore, the ordinary symbol is "Public figure" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is "Special figure", the first special symbol is "Special figure 1", "First special figure", or the second. The special symbol is also called “special figure 2” or “second special figure”. In addition, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, a first special symbol indicator 41 a for displaying the first special symbol, and a second special symbol indicator 41 b for displaying the second special symbol are referred to as “identification information”. Also referred to as "display means."

  For example, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., three digits of the same double digit such as “222” or “777” (specific mode, specific mode) It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol in the display result). In addition, when the result of the special symbol right / wrong judgment is out of order, at least one symbol out of three symbols such as “637” and “373” is rendered in a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). The symbols can be stopped and displayed. This allows the player to easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols stopped and displayed. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol correct / improper judgment by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. It is understood by looking at the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

  Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combinations) of the effect symbols 8, the stop display mode (the slotted eyes in the present embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit is referred to as “big hit mode”, “ The specific display mode or the specific display result may be referred to as a stop display mode (in this embodiment, a broken line) corresponding to a case in which the result of the special symbol determination is out of order. "Or" non-specific display result ". In addition, since the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 can be said to indicate the result of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is sometimes referred to as a “result display mode”.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the above-described effect design (effect design game effect), a jackpot game effect (special game effect) executed along with the jackpot game, And other game effects such as a demonstration effect for waiting for customers. In the effect design game effect, the jackpot game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to the effect design such as a numeral, an effect image other than the effect design such as a background image or a character image is displayed. The effect design game effect is also referred to as “fluctuation effect”.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect suspension display area 9c (first effect suspension display section) for displaying the first effect suspension 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure suspensions to be described later. And a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure holds to be described later (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of storages of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on a first special figure hold display 43a described later. The number of stored second special figure reservations displayed by can be clearly shown to the player. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect holding corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), that is, the digested special figure holding is displayed. A variable hold display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 surrounding the display screen 7a (effect design display area 7b) is provided. The center decorative body 10 is formed by a molded product made of plastic (made of resin), and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-shaped part (panel part) having an open center. . The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 becomes visible through the center opening of the center decorative body 10.

  A stage 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided at a lower portion of the center decoration 10, and a hollow warp 12 is provided at a left portion of the center decoration 10. Have been. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) from the warp entrance and discharges them from the warp exit, so that the game balls can be staged. Guide to unit 11. The game balls guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first starting port 20 described later with a higher possibility than game balls not guided to the stage unit 11. In addition, an illumination member such as an LED (panel lamp 5) is provided on the upper part of the center decoration body 10 so that it can be turned on and blinked according to a game state, and is a decoration member that imitates characters and figures. 13 are arranged.

  Behind the center decorative body 10, a movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) operable in accordance with a game effect is provided. The movable decorative member 14 is usually hidden by the frame (frame) that constitutes the center decorative body 10 and is in a state in which the whole cannot be visually recognized. Accordingly, it appears on the front side of the display screen 7a, and most of it can be visually recognized. As a result, the player has an increased sense of expectation for the big hit.

  Here, the effect holding display areas 9c and 9d capable of displaying the effect holdings 9a and 9b according to the special figure holding are also referred to as "effect holding display means", and various effect images according to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying is also referred to as “display effect means”, and is a movable decorative member 14 capable of performing a movable effect by operating along with a game effect. Is also referred to as “movable staging means”. In addition, in addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down, vibrates, and the like in accordance with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be referred to as “movable effect means”. Further, the speaker 67 capable of producing a sound effect by emitting various sounds (effect sounds) according to the game situation is also referred to as “sound production means”, and emits various lights according to the game situation. The board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 that can perform a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as “light effect means”. In addition, besides these board surface lamps 5 etc., for example, the production button 63 and the firing handle 60 have a built-in lighting member such as an LED similarly to the decoration member 13, and the action of the lighting member causes the game state to be changed. In the case of lighting or blinking in response, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be “light effect means”. Furthermore, these "effect holding display means", "display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means", and "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for a special symbol hit determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a hit determination of the first special symbol (first special symbol hit / fail) Determination) is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination as to whether or not it is correct.

  Below the first starting port 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starting port") having a variable second starting port 21 in which the ease of entering a game ball changes. . Based on the entry of the game ball into the second opening 21, a random number for special symbol hit determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, hit determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol hit determination). ) Is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail determination.

  It should be noted that the special symbol change display and the effect design change display performed based on the result of the special symbol hit determination being "big hit" are also referred to as "big hit change" or "specific change". The fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol performed based on the fact that the result is “out of range” are also referred to as “out of range fluctuation” and “non-specific fluctuation”.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and the second starting port 21 is opened and closed by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than in the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 performs a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation) to change the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port 21. The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows game balls to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game balls from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than in the open state. It is not necessary that the ball cannot be entered.

  On the right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a special winning device 31 having a special winning opening 30 (also referred to as a "variable entrance opening"). The special winning device 31 includes an opening and closing member 32, and opens and closes the special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening and closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The game winning ball can enter the large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32, the special winning opening 30 (the special winning device 31) cannot enter the game ball (the closed state) and cannot enter the game ball (the closed state). (Open state). The special winning opening 30 or the special winning device 31 is also referred to as an “attacker”.

  In the right area of the game area 3, a gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the symbol is correct usually is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. The symbol right / wrong judgment is executed, and the normal symbol is variably displayed and stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol right / wrong judgment. When the hit ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided below the game area 3. The first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the special winning port 30, and the general winning port 27 are each a trigger port for paying out a prize ball, and when a game ball enters the respective ball port. A predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls of the first starting port 20 is “5”, the number of prize balls of the second starting port 21 is “3”, the number of prize balls of the special winning port 30 is “15”, and the general winning port 27 is Has an award ball number of “10”.

  The game area 3 in which the plurality of entrances (the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the large winning opening 30, the general winning opening 27, and the gate 28) are arranged from the center in the left-right direction. It can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right. The hitting method of firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hit", and the hitting method of firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hit". " Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first starting port 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter, The second starting port 21, the special winning port 30, the right general winning port 27, and the gate 28 are provided so that game balls flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 can enter. For this reason, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when starting the game, in principle, the ball is aimed at the first starting port 20 by left-handing. On the other hand, when the game state changes to a special game state or the like due to a big hit in the hit determination based on the ball entry into the first starting port 20, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the large winning port, in principle, is right-handed. The goal is to get into 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at a lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for displaying the first special symbol in a variable display and a stop display, and a second special symbol for displaying the second special symbol in a variable display and a stop display. A display 41b (second special symbol display section) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display section) for changing and displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner are included. In addition, the main display 40 has a first special figure suspension display 43a that displays the number of pieces of the validity determination information (first special figure pending) related to the first special symbol, and a validity determination information related to the second special symbol. A second special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of (second special figure hold) storage, a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the number of operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, It is included. Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination is a hit, and a first special symbol hit / fail determination or a second special symbol hit / fail. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the result of the determination is a jackpot, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a launch direction of the game ball, ie, right A launch direction indicator 47 indicating whether the player should perform a beating (for example, a high base state described later) or a left beating (for example, a low base state described later) is included. The display of these various displays included in the main display 40 is controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The change display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 20. The change display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display section 41, the special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed after being fluctuated for a predetermined time, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 depending on the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed and stopped. The result of the lottery (special symbol success / failure judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol hit / fail determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (specific special symbol, specific identification information), that is, a specific mode (special display result) in which the special symbol stop display mode (display result of the special symbol variable display) indicates the big hit In the case of ()), a big hit game (special game) in which the big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening in the big hit game will be described later.

  The stop display of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (fixed display time) elapses. Then, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a deviated symbol (deviation mode, non-specified mode) and the special figure hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time elapses, the storage order is changed. , The oldest (earliest) special figure reservation is exhausted, thereby starting the variable display of the next special symbol. In addition, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a detached symbol and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stop display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Is done. On the other hand, if the special symbol stopped and displayed is the big hit symbol, after the stop display time elapses, the game shifts to a jackpot game opening period to be described later, and the first round of the big hit game starts after the opening period. . Incidentally, the stop display time of the special symbol is generally set to "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "i to p" and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol pass / fail determination. In the present embodiment, three types of big hits of “16R first big hit”, “6R second big hit” and “6R third big hit” are provided as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment (see FIG. 8). The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of these three types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R first big hit, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (16R first big hit symbol), and the 6R In case of two big hits, three LEDs of “ino” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (6R second big hit symbol), and in case of 6R third big hit, three LEDs of “inp” Is turned on and the rest is turned off (6R third big hit symbol). In the case of a disconnection, the two LEDs of “lo” are turned on and the rest are turned off (a disconnection symbol).

  The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a" to "h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. In the present embodiment, two types of jackpots, “16R fourth jackpot” and “16R fifth jackpot” are provided as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (see FIG. 8). The LED 41b can adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of these two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R fourth big hit, the three LEDs “abd” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (16R fourth big hit symbol), and the 16R When five big hits are reached, the three LEDs “abg” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (16R fifth big hit symbol). Further, in the case of a disconnection, the two LEDs “eh” are turned on and the remaining LEDs are turned off (a release symbol).

  In addition, the stop display mode of the special symbol (stop symbol) and the type of the big hit (the type of the number of rounds, the number of the big hits, etc.) are not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is fluctuated and displayed over a predetermined fluctuating time. For example, the mode of the fluctuating display is such that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this way, each LED can be turned on.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various kinds of information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is accepted (“acquisition information”) based on the entering ball. ), And the acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. More specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored as a first special figure reservation in a first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown), and if the ball enters the second starting port 21, The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown). The number of special figure reservations (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”. The first special-figure suspension storage unit and the second special-figure suspension storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also generally referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is exhausted when the special symbol change display based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Extinguishing the special figure hold refers to determining a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold and executing a special symbol change display for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the special symbol fluctuation display based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the ball entry, that is, the special symbol fluctuation Even when a display is being executed or a special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a special symbol is accepted for the entered ball, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). I have.

  The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special map reservation display 43a is composed of two LEDs of “uv”, and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special map reservation, the first special map reservation display 43a is provided. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “u □□□” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green). Is “1”, the LED of “u” is turned off and the LED of “v” is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”. When the number of holds is “2”, “u ● “v □”, the LED of “u” is turned on in red and the LED of “v” is turned off, and when the number of reservations is “3”, both LEDs are turned on as “u ● v ●”. When the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs are lit in green, such as "u v v", so that the display mode can be set to be a red display mode.

  Further, the second special figure reservation display 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations, the number of second special figure reservations is reduced. Is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green). "1" to "4" are also set in the same manner as the first special figure suspension display 43a.

  The normal symbol change display is performed when a game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 displays the normal symbol in a fluctuating manner for a predetermined time, then stops and displays the result of the normal symbol hit determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 by the stopped and displayed normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The ordinary symbol stopped and displayed is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment. When the stop-displayed ordinary symbol is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (hit ordinary symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of “st”, and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol pass / fail determination according to its lighting mode. It is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the hit ordinary symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is stopped and displayed as "s @ t @" (for example, Δ: turned on, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-usual ordinary design in which only the LED of "t" is turned on, such as "s @ t @", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal pattern is not a specific normal pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on / off. is there.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various kinds of information (also referred to as "acquisition information") such as a random number for determining whether or not the symbol is correct are usually acquired based on the passage, and the acquired various kinds of information are obtained. Is temporarily stored as a general drawing reservation in a general drawing storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”. The general figure hold stored in the general figure hold storage unit is exhausted when it becomes possible to change and display the normal symbol based on the general figure hold. The term “extension of ordinary symbol holding” refers to determining a random number for determining whether or not the ordinary symbol is accepted corresponding to the ordinary symbol holding, and executing a variation display of the ordinary symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of passing, that is, during the execution of the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol and the execution of the auxiliary game. Even in this case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the symbol passes or not with respect to passing through the predetermined number as an upper limit.

  The number of the general-purpose reservations stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is displayed on the general-purpose reservation display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose reservation display 44 includes two LEDs “qr”, and displays the number of general-purpose reservations by turning on the LEDs according to the number of general-purpose reservations. is there. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, and ▲: turn on green). Is "1", a display mode in which the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "qr ●". In addition, the number of reservations “2” to “4” are determined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, which controls a game progress and a game profit, such as a special symbol hit / fail judgment, a normal symbol hit / fail judgment, and a transition of a game state. Unit), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a “sub-control unit”, also referred to as an “effect control unit”) that performs control relating to effects performed as the game progresses, and a payout control that controls the payout of game balls. An image control board for performing display control of the substrate 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure reservation display 103 a, the effect second special map reservation display 103 b, and the like. 100 (image control unit) and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing a main control board 80 is provided substantially at the center of the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case such as an image control board that stores the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and a sub control board 90 that stores the sub control board 90 on the storage case such as the image control board. A case is provided. On the lower left side of the main control board case, a payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided, and on the right side, a power supply board case for housing the power supply board 109 is provided.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing a program for controlling the progress of the game and the like, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from another board or the like via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally provided. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit (first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit) and a general figure reservation storage unit. At a predetermined address of a RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), a storage area for use for various flags and various counters is secured.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as sensors that can detect game balls, a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a special winning opening sensor 30a, and a general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detection sensors” or “detection means”.

  The first starting port sensor 20a is provided in the first starting port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball passing through the gate 28. The special winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the special winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24 and the special winning port solenoid 33 are connected. These various solenoids are also called “driving means”. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The special winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening and closing member 32 of the special winning device 31.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special figure reservation display 43a, a second special figure reservation display 43b, A drawing hold display 44, a round display 45, a game status display 46, a launch direction display 47, and a hit display 48 are connected. That is, display control of the main display 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls or rental balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted). And a launching device 112 via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a "launch control unit"). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls in accordance with a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 via the input / output circuit 117 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. And pays out prize balls or pays out ball rentals. The payout game balls are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the firing handle 60 of the firing device 112 by the player, the touch switch 114 detects the contact of the player with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the rotation amount of the firing handle 60. Then, the driving of the firing motor 113 is controlled so that the game ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the firing device 112 by driving the firing motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90 is a one-way communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub-control board 90. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM storing a program and the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from another substrate or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally provided. At a predetermined address of a RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), a storage area for use for various flags and various counters is secured.

  The image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90. The sub-control board 90 (sub-control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the audio control board 106 (audio control section), and the ramp control board 107 (lamp control section) are displayed according to the game situation. Various functions such as effects, sound effects, lamp effects (light effects), etc., function as effect executing means for causing corresponding devices or members for effects (effect means) to execute. Further, it also functions as a notice effect executing means for executing various notice effects such as an opportunity notice, a change notice on hold, a step-up notice, and the like.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, and symbols (including effect designs, reserve designs, and the like) And image data such as a background image. The image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs a fluctuation display and a stop display in accordance with the fluctuation display and the stop display of the effect symbol 8, and turns on and off the two LEDs or a combination of colors to produce the effect symbol 8. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment). In addition, the effect first special figure hold display 103a and the effect second hold display 103b also include two LEDs. Then, depending on the combination of turning on / off of the two LEDs or the colors, the effect first special figure holding display 103a is displayed on the first special figure holding display 43a and the number of holdings displayed in the first effect holding display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of held items as the number of held items. In addition, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode that indicates the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b. Controlled. This means that the character design is displayed on substantially the entirety of the display screen 7a (effect design display section), or the movable decoration member 14 is operated to substantially activate the effect design display area 7b (effect design display section) of the display screen 7a. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect design 8, the first effect suspension 9a, the second effect suspension 9b, and the like, may be in a state where they cannot be visually recognized. Such an indicator is provided. Note that a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 outputs sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The sound data such as the sound output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute the audio control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to execute voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is based on a command received from the main control board 80, and is configured to emit light pattern data (data for determining light / light off, light color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. , Lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided behind the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the ROM may store data relating to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern.

  Also, on the sub-control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and The second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub-control board 90. Note that the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also simply referred to as “effect button detection switches”.

  Next, control (judgment means) for judging whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is applicable will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “miss” as a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment. At the time of "big hit", "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41, and at "miss", "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. If it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, a “special game” in which the special winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed (big hit type) is executed. The special game executed as a big hit is also called a “big hit game”. The big hit game (special game) is a game that is advantageous for a player who can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering game balls into the big winning port 30. The game state in which the big hit game is performed is “ Also called "special game state."

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, as the jackpot, “16R (round) first jackpot”, “6R second jackpot”, “6R third jackpot”, “16R fourth jackpot”, and “16R fifth jackpot” 5 types are provided. Among these jackpots, "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot" and "6R 3rd jackpot" are jackpots related to the first special symbol, and "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot" Is a jackpot according to the second special symbol. On the special symbol display section 41, the big hit symbols corresponding to these big hit types are stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, “16R first big hit”, “16R fourth big hit”, and “16R fifth big hit” all have “16” rounds, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening 30 in one round is “16R first big hit”. The opening time of the special winning opening 30 in one time and one round is a big hit of "25 seconds". In both “6R second big hit” and “6R third big hit”, the number of rounds is “6”, the number of times the large winning opening 30 is opened in one round is “one time”, and the one big winning in one round. The opening time of the mouth 30 is a big hit of “25 seconds”. However, if a predetermined number (hereinafter, also referred to as “specified number”) of game balls enter the special winning opening 30 before the opening time of the special winning opening 30 elapses and the opening time elapses, Even if the opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 30 is closed when a prescribed number of balls have been entered. In this embodiment, the prescribed number is “10”.

  In addition, the round which constitutes a big hit game is also simply referred to as “R” or “round game”. Also, the 6R second big hit and the 6R third big hit are generally referred to as "6R big hit", and the 16R first big hit, 16R fourth big hit and 16R fifth big hit are also generally referred to as "16R big hit". Furthermore, the jackpot game relating to the 6R jackpot (6R jackpot game) is also referred to as “first special game”, and the jackpot game relating to 16R jackpot (16R jackpot game) is also referred to as “second special game”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, and the like, which will be described later, according to the type of the generated (winned) big hit. That is, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit, the game state after the big hit game ends. It is referred to as a “high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state” described later. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hit, the game state after the big hit game is ended will be described later. "Low probability state, time saving state and high base state". From this, the 16R first jackpot, the 6R second jackpot, and the 16R fourth jackpot can be regarded as “probable variable jackpot”, and the 6R third jackpot and 16R fifth jackpot are “non-probable variable jackpot” (“normal jackpot” or “normal jackpot”). It is also referred to as a "time saving big hit".)

  When the jackpot is determined in the first special symbol (special figure 1), the probability of distribution to each jackpot is 5% for the 16R first jackpot, 50% for the 6R second jackpot, and 50% for the 6R second jackpot. It is 45%. On the other hand, when the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, the probability of distribution to each big hit is 55% for the 16R fourth big hit and 45% for the 16R fifth big hit. Has become. That is, in the case of a big hit by the hit / fail judgment based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 (special figure 2 hit / fail judgment), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R big hit is 100%. The appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R big hit is higher than that in the case of the big hit by the hit / fail judgment based on the ball entry into the 1 starting port 20 (special figure 1 hit / fail judgment). As described above, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 21 rather than a big hit in the hit / non-permission determination (special figure 1 hit / non-permission judgment) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set such that the big hit in the hit / fail determination (the special figure 2 hit / fail determination) performed upon entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player plays the game expecting the ball to enter the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function described later (when the high base state is occurring) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination as to whether or not a big hit is made based on a "special symbol hit / fail judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / fail judgment information ")" Is determined based on "big hit type determining random numbers (also referred to as" symbol determining random numbers "and" symbol determining information ")." As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number takes a value in a range of “0 to 629”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in a range of “0 to 99”. In addition, random numbers (acquisition information) obtained based on a ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include “variable pattern random numbers” in addition to the special symbol hit / fail judgment random numbers and the jackpot type determination random numbers. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”).

  The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time, and takes a value in a range from “0 to 198”. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include a random number for determining whether or not a symbol is correct as shown in FIG. The normal symbol success / failure determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in a range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states in which combinations of the probability variation function, the variation time reduction function, and the opening extension function for the special symbol and the ordinary symbol are activated or deactivated. The state in which the probability variation function is activated for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is referred to as “high probability state” or “probable change state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is “low probability state” or “ Normal state ". In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol hit / fail determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit determination is performed by using the big hit determination table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the big hit determination table for the high probability state has a large number of special symbol hit determination random numbers determined to be a big hit. The result is used to determine the correctness (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the special symbol probability variation function is activated, the probability of the special symbol variation display being a big hit (the stopped symbol being a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol is not activated. The activation / deactivation of the probability variation function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Accordingly, the main control board 80 (the game control microcomputer 81) serves as a probability setting means that can set the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol winning / falling determination to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability). It works.

  The state in which the variation time reduction function is activated for special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a "time reduction state" or "shortened variation state", and the state in which the variable time reduction function is not activated is referred to as a "non-time reduction state" ”Or“ normal fluctuation state ”. In the time reduction state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of the confirmation display) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time reduction state. That is, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table determined so that the fluctuation pattern with the shorter fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with a smooth progress of the game. The control of the activation / deactivation of the variable time reduction function is performed by the main control board 80 (the game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (the game control microcomputer 81) functions as a shortened fluctuation state setting unit capable of setting a shortened fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

  The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate at the same time, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the ordinary symbol are operated in synchronization with the variation time reduction function for the special symbol. In other words, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the ordinary symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-hour saving state. For this reason, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol hit determination is higher than in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the normal symbol hit determination table is used by using a normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state. Ordinary symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

  Further, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually shorter than in the non-time reduction state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the symbol is normally 30 seconds in the non-time reduction state, but is 1 second in the time reduction state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the opening number of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds once, When the result of the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  Under the condition that the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to when these functions are not activated. As a result, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as a “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls (holding balls) on hand.

  The high base state (high frequency state) may not be the state in which all the functions described above operate. That is, the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is more effective than when the function is not activated. It is only necessary that the second starting port 21 be easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the special symbol time reduction state. The function of generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the game after the big hit game (after the special game) when any of the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit is achieved. The state is a special symbol high probability state, a special symbol time saving state, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate high base state”. The high-accuracy-high base state ends when a predetermined number of special symbol change displays are executed, or when a big hit is made and a big hit game is executed. This high-probability high base state is a so-called “probable change state” for the player.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of the 6R third big hit or the 16R fifth big hit becomes a normal state of the special symbol (low probability state) and a time reduction of the special symbol. State and high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as a “low-probability high base state”. The low-probability-high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of special symbol fluctuation display is executed or a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, three game states of “low-probability low-base state”, “low-probability-high-base state”, and “high-precision-high-base state” can be set as the game state. In addition, the special symbol high probability state and the special symbol non-saving time state and the low base state, that is, the “highly accurate low base state” may be settable.

  In a high base state such as a low certainty high base state or a high certainty high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by right-handing to advance the game. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. This is because (the second starting port has a higher possibility of entering a game ball than the first starting port). For this reason, a right strike is performed to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is accepted) can be obtained as compared with the case where a left hit is performed. In this state, the lighting of the launch direction indicator 47 is controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be fired aiming at the right game area 3B (right strike instruction notification).

  On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, the low-probability low base state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handing. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first starting port 20 is easier than entering the second starting port 21. This is because the first starting port has a higher possibility of entering a game ball than the second starting port. Therefore, a left hit is performed so that the game ball enters the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is accepted) can be obtained as compared with the case of right-handing. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be turned on (display control) in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be fired aiming at the left game area 3A (left hit instruction notification).

  Here, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs “yz”, and indicates the launch direction by lighting the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the LED should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: turned off, Δ: turned on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to inform that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: turned off, Δ: turned on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described based on FIGS. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, an initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, setting of a stack, setting of a constant, setting of an interrupt time, setting of a CPU of the main control board 80, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), and setting of various flags, status and counters are performed. Perform reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103), an update is performed by adding 1 to the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S104). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the interruption processing (S105) becomes possible. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a cycle of, for example, 4 ms. After the interruption process (S105) is completed, before the next interruption process (S105) is started, the updating process of the various counter values by the regular symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is repeated. Be executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, an output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), a command (control signal) set in an output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. I do. The commands output here include the game state, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, the entry of the game ball into various entrances (starting entrance, the special winning opening, etc.), the round, and the like. Various information related to the progress of the game is included. The command is composed of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper one byte is information on the type of command, and the lower one byte is information on the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, special winning opening sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. , See FIG. 5), and stores it in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. When the special winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball, the special winning opening ball entry command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate fullness detection sensor (not shown) for detecting whether the lower plate 62 is full is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. (The period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203), the starting port sensor detection process (S204), the starting ball entry process (S205), the ordinary symbol operation process (S206), and the special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. Then, the pending ball number process (S208) and the power-off monitoring process (S209) are executed. After that, other processing not deeply related to the present invention (S210) is executed, and the interruption processing (S105) is ended. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 next (see FIG. 10). After that, the interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output processing (S201) of the interrupt processing (S105) executed again, the command and the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt processing (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of ordinary design holding balls (normal (Specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of regular drawing reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normally reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of ordinary symbol retaining balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), “1” is added to the number of ordinary symbol retaining balls (S303), and an ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, which is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-H, see FIG. 7B) Is obtained, and the obtained random number value (acquisition information) is stored in the address space according to the current number of ordinary symbol retaining balls in the general figure retaining storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if a game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure pending, specifically, the value of a counter provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 for counting the number of second special figure pending) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S306). If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 is added to the number of reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the value of the random number shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random number value (acquisition Information) is stored in the address space according to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is terminated. However, if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special map is executed. Whether the number of 1 reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not it is (S310). If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is terminated, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S310), special figure 1 reserved "1" is added to the number of balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308), the value of the special symbol hit / fail determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A). Numerical values are obtained), and the obtained random numbers are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Starting ball entry processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) following the start opening sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start ball entry process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball count has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved special figure 2 balls in S307 in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) based on the fact that a game ball has entered the second starting opening. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) in the immediately preceding starting port sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the second special figure holding storage unit is read (S316). S316). Next, the obtained random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number counter (special symbol hit / fail judgment random number value) of the read acquired random numbers is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. The determination in S317 is based on a preliminary determination (S1303, S1304) that is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 determination processing (S1202) described later. This corresponds to a so-called “suspended look-ahead”).

  It should be noted that the pre-judgment as to whether or not a big hit is made in a big hit determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, in a high probability state, a big hit determination table for a high probability state, or in a normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the big hit determination value based on the big hit determination table for the normal state. Further, as another pre-determination mode, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table for a high probability state (for a high probability state) can be used to determine variation pattern information. And a fluctuation pattern information determination table. In the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the obtained random number value (such as the value of a special symbol success / failure determination random number counter) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to a game state. It is possible to Then, based on the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not a big hit, a big hit type, a game effect with a high hit reliability is executed, and the like.

  Next, in S318, game information (advance judgment information) related to the result of the pre-judgment in S317, specifically, information (whether or not) indicating whether or not the random number value for special symbol hit determination matches the jackpot determination value, Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variable pattern random number counter (variable pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). A part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S316 may be directly transmitted to the sub-control board as the special figure 2 start entering command, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted. May not be transmitted as it is, but may transmit game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information or the like) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number.

  Also, by analyzing the special figure 2 starting ball entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, it is information on the big hit, which is the big hit type, and which is the variation pattern And the like can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 starting ball entry command, whether the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and a low probability It is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will occur if the state is determined. Thereby, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball entry command as a hold (effect hold information), preliminarily determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  Note that, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the special symbol success / failure determination random number value among the acquired random number values read in S316 is not transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, but the value of the other big hit type determining random number counter (big hit Command data including information indicating the value of the type determination random number), the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random value), and information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 2 start ball entry command, and is generated. It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figure 1 spheres has increased by "1", similarly to the processing relating to the special figure 2 described above (S319). If it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the starting port sensor detection processing (S204) based on the fact that a game ball has entered the first starting port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends.

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to S321 and subsequent processes relating to the preliminary determination. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function for increasing the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is activated, It is in a state where determination (see FIG. 8B) is likely to be made. Further, in the present embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 suspension digestion (second special symbol fluctuation display) is executed prior to the special figure 1 suspension digestion (first special symbol fluctuation display) ( (A so-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, the preliminary determination of Toku-zu 1 is performed, and the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and if the result of the preliminary determination is clearly a big hit, the player Using the priority of the special figure 2 reservation digestion, the special figure 2 reservation is intentionally eliminated at an arbitrary timing (set to “0”), and the big hit according to the special figure 1 in which the result of the preliminary determination is shown is shown. Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of generating the big hit in this way. Therefore, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing relating to the advance determination of the special figure 1 after S321 is not performed, and the present processing (at the time of starting ball entry) Processing).

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same as the processing of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) in the starting port sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the first special figure holding storage unit is read (S321). Preliminary judgment is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including the game information according to the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 1 start ball entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). Note that the preliminary determination (pre-read ahead) in S322 is performed prior to the hit / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207) described later.

[Public figure operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a general-purpose operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 subsequent to the start ball entry process (S205). In the general-purpose operation process (S206), the process relating to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal-purpose operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “usual figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), a normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “usual figure operation status” is “2” (S401). NO, S403: YES), the normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the "general symbol operation status" is "3" (S401, S403: NO, S405: YES), the normal symbol is fixed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal drawing operation status” is “4” (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the ordinary symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the ordinary symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). ), End this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal symbol hit / fail determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, if the gaming state is a time reduction state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. I do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 30 seconds is selected. After the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503) is completed, a later-described ordinary symbol random number shift process (S504) is performed, and then, a normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process ends. In the ordinary symbol variation start process, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started based on the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the ordinary operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the normal symbol change.

[Normal symbol hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / non-check random number counter stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit is read (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time reduction state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the vehicle is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the collision determination value is “ 0 ”to“ 239 ”), a determination is made as to whether or not a hit has occurred, based on the high-probability general-purpose approval / disapproval determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the read value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the non-time reduction state table (hit) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a hit has been made based on the low-probability ordinary figure right / wrong determination based on the determination values “0” and “1” (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the general figure hit / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605). (A pattern outside the normal figure) is determined (S606), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that the hit is a hit (normal symbol hit) (YES in S605), a hit normal symbol (symbol per hit symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), Finish the process.

[Regular pattern random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shifting process (S504), first, the number of ordinary symbol retaining balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each of the general-purpose reservations in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order pending storage in the general-purpose reserve storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth general-purpose reserve storage is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general drawing reservation is digested in the reservation order.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol change processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the change time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801). If not (NO in S801), the process ends. . On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S801), a normal symbol change stop command is set (S802), and the ordinary symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing is performed, such as stopping the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol with a display result (hit ordinary symbol or out-of-range ordinary symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for the ordinary symbol hit determination (S804). Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this processing is ended. On the other hand, if the ordinary figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether the vehicle is in the time reduction state (S902). If it is during the time reduction state (YES in S902), the release pattern in the time reduction state is set as the release pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern during the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set to the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the release pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The release pattern in the non-time saving state is, as described above, an open pattern in which release for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set to the second starting port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the general-purpose operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this processing ends.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-normal-draw flag is ON (S1001). The ordinary figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

  If the normal flag end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not being opened (NO in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to open the second starting port 21 (timing) (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is terminated, and If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not it is time to close the second starting port 21 (that is, whether the second starting port 21 has been opened or not). Is determined (S1005), and if it has not reached (NO in S1005), the process is terminated. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is “0”. A determination is made (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the processing is terminated as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), a per-figure-period ending process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and a per-figure-period ending flag is set (S1010) to end the processing. Note that the second starting port opening counter becomes “0” when the opening of the second starting port 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times during the time saving state, and during the non-time saving state. When the opening of the second starting port 21 is performed once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the per-figure end flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interruption process, the ordinary symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the ordinary symbol operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) following the ordinary diagram operation process (S206). In the special figure operation processing (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processing relating to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and each of these stages is referred to as "special figure operation status 1, 2, 3". , 4 ". If the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, S1103: YES), special symbol variation processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "3" (S1101, NO in S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is determined. The process (S1106) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "4" (S1101, S1103, and S1105 are all NO), the special electric auditors product process (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby processing (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 balls) is “0” (S1201). ). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1) is “0” (S1206). When the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the process of setting the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the demonstration screen for customer waiting) is performed (S1211). If the process of setting the display screen 7a as the standby screen is being performed (YES in S1211) If the process is completed and the process of setting the standby screen is not being performed (NO in S1211), a standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In the case where the number of reserved special figure 2 balls is not “0” in S1201 (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21, The special figure 2 hit / fail determination processing (S1202), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), and the special figure 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order. If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), ie, the random number counter value of the second starting port 21 Although there is no storage, if there is at least one storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207) described later, the special figure 1 change The pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 change start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the first special figure reservation (variable display of the first special symbol). Then, in the present embodiment, it is easier for the player to determine whether the winning or rejection is based on the second special figure reservation than the winning or rejection determination based on the first special figure reservation (FIG. 8B). See).

[Special figure 2 hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 win / fail determination processing (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first area of the second special figure hold) The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol hit / fail judgment stored in the (oldest memory) stored in the (RAM area corresponding to) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probable change flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in the high probability state (S1302). If the state is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if the state is the normal state, the big hit determination table for the normal state in the big hit determination table shown in FIG. 8A (the big hit determination values are "3" and "3"). 397 ”) based on the result (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit determination is made based on the large hit determination table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , "503".

  When the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is determined to be "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the jackpot type determination random number counter is read out, and FIG. The big hit type is determined based on the big hit type determination table shown (S1307), the big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the big hit type determining random number (S1308), the big hit flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is terminated. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), a lost symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is terminated. In addition, in the case of the hit determination of the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit determination of the second special symbol, The big hit type is determined using the big hit type determination table. Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol hit / fail determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “judgment”, respectively, or may be referred to as “judgment” including the jackpot determination and the type of the jackpot symbol. Good. These results may also be referred to as “determination results”.

  Here, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 6R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when a 6R big hit occurs, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at a timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is definitely displayed. Specifically, a display mode such as “6 ▲ 16 △” is obtained. Also, when the 16R big hit comes, the 16R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is definitely displayed. Specifically, a display mode such as “6 △ 16 ▲” is obtained.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state (whether or not a time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that the vehicle is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if the vehicle is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1402). In S1402, when it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), referring to the non-time saving state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether the number of reserved second special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1405). The number of reservations here is the number of storages including information for determining the fluctuation pattern by the present process, and thus the number of storages to be reserved is any one of “1” to “4”. Then, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first hold number departure table (the non-time-saving state and deviate from the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1406). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the hold number is not “1” or “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1405), the second hold number out-of-order table (variation shown in FIG. 9) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time saving state, the departure and the number of retained balls “3, 4” in the pattern table (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the possibility of selecting a variation pattern of a relatively long variation time is set to be higher in the first reserved number deviation table than in the second reserved number deviation table. In addition, the shortest change time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also longer than that of the second hold count deviation table (4000 ms).

  If it is determined in S1401 that the vehicle is in the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1408). If it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referred to the time-saving state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the time-saving state and the big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether or not the hold number is “1” (S1410). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any one of “1” to “4”. In S1410, when it is determined that the number of holds is “1” (YES in S1410), the third hold number departure table (in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. With reference to the corresponding part), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Also, in S1410, when it is determined that the number of holds is not “1”, that is, the number of holds is any of “2” to “4” (NO in S1410), the fourth hold number out of table (FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the case of the time reduction state and the deviation is shorter than the variation pattern selected in the case of the non-time reduction state and the deviation, and the possibility that the short variation pattern is selected is increased. I have. This is to increase the speed of digesting the special figure reservation (promptly advance the game during the time reduction) by selecting more fluctuation patterns with a shorter fluctuation time in the time reduction state.

  After the selection of the variation pattern as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing ends. In the other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern designation command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern designation command set in this processing is included in a fluctuation start command described later and transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved sphere number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is set to one lower position (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is formed of an address space corresponding to the addresses “0000” to “0003”). , Address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set to the highest address space of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b, that is, (if the upper limit number is stored), the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure hold fourth The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this processing ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), the special figure 2 change start processing (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 change start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the change display of the second special symbol is started.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102) in FIG. 22, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206) The special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 variation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination processing (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process related to special figure 1, in S1601, the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation first) is stored. The stored random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for reading a special symbol is read and processed.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), the processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved sphere number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage locations of the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit are shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored) Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), the special figure 1 change start processing (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 change start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to “2”, the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the change display of the first special symbol is started.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol, that is, the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 described above (see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not has elapsed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thus, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probable variable flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probable variable counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probable variable counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). If it is determined in step S1905 that the probability change counter is “0”, the probability change flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probable change flag is not ON (NO in S1903), and when it is determined that the probable change counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times of display of the change of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time-saving counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time-saving counter is "0" (S1909). ), And the process proceeds to S1911. When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the processing shifts to S1911.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the display of the change of the special symbol with a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing ends.

[Special design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the determined big hit type is a 16R big hit, and if it is determined to be a 16R big hit (YES in S2002), it is executed during the big hit game. The value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be performed is set to “16” (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of big hit is not 16R big hit (NO in S2002), the determined big hit type is 6R big hit, so the value of the round counter is set to “6” (S2004), and S2009 Move to the processing of.

  In S2009, a special winning opening pattern is set according to the type (type) of the determined jackpot (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the special winning opening is determined according to the type of the big hit, the special winning opening pattern corresponding to the currently determined big hit is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the special winning opening 30 based on the special winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

  In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start a jackpot game (S2010). In the present embodiment, as opening commands, a first opening command corresponding to 16R first big hit, a second opening command corresponding to 6R second big hit, a third opening command corresponding to 6R third big hit, and 16R fourth big hit. A total of five types of the corresponding fourth opening command and the fifth opening command corresponding to the 16R fifth big hit are provided. In S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of the jackpot determined this time (the jackpot to be started). Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by output processing (S201), and receives the opening command from the sub-control unit 90. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

  After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special map operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process is terminated. Note that the opening period is a period set before the opening operation of the special winning opening in the big hit game is started, and is set after disabling the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol). Also called. The effect performed in the “start period” is also referred to as “start effect (opening effect)”. In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the determined jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is determined (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the above-mentioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform the opening effect based on the jackpot type and the opening period specified by the opening command.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probable change flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probable change flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probable change flag is turned off (S2102), and it is determined whether the time saving flag is on (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process shifts to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probable change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the process of S2102, and if it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON in S2103 (NO in S2103), The process proceeds to S2105 without performing the process of S2104. That is, during the execution of the big hit game, the state is controlled to the low probability state and the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always set during the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all of the operation processing of the big winning device 31 (opening of the big winning port 30) in the big hit game is completed (the big hit game is finished). If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether it is time to start a round (S2106). This is determined on the basis of the special winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is time to finish the opening period and execute the first opening process of the first round. If the first round has already started, the determination is made based on whether or not the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval period has ended (interval time has elapsed).

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is the round start time (YES in S2106), a round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and a special winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. In step S2108, mainly, processing for enabling the detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a and the opening and closing member for opening the special winning opening 30 based on the special winning opening release pattern set in the above-described S2009. A process for opening the opening game 32 is performed to start one round game.

  Here, regarding the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a, “effective (validation)” means that when the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a occurs, the detection is sent to the special winning opening 30. It means that it is treated (processed) as a normal incoming ball. On the other hand, "invalidity (invalidation)" means that when a game ball is detected by the special winning opening sensor 30a, the detection is treated as an abnormal ball entry into the special winning opening 30 (a special winning opening error). (Process). In the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a is effective, in principle, from the start of the round game to the lapse of a predetermined time (1 second in the present embodiment) after the end of the round game. This period is set as a valid period for detecting a game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a. The game control microcomputer 81 that performs the process related to setting the valid period of the game ball detection by the special winning opening sensor 30a functions as a “valid period setting unit”. Note that if the special winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball during a period other than the valid period (invalid period), the detection is invalidated, and abnormal entry into the special winning opening 30 (large winning opening error) has occurred. (A special winning opening error command) is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90. In response to this, the sub-control unit 90 performs a process related to the execution of an error notification for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal ball entry into the special winning opening 30 (a special winning opening error) to the outside.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process shifts to S2112. Here, when it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during an opening period before the start of one round, during a round game, during an interval period after the end of the round game (during a special winning opening closing process) and the like. .

  In S2112, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening operation is being performed, that is, whether or not the special winning opening opened in the process of S2108 is still being opened (round game) (S2112). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening operation is not being performed (round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and the special winning opening operation is being performed (round game). When it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113).

  Here, as the round end conditions of the present embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, “25 seconds”) of the special winning opening determined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, ( 2) In the round game being executed, two conditions of a predetermined number (for example, "10") of game balls having entered the special winning opening are defined. If one of the conditions is satisfied first, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. In addition, during the big hit game (during round game), as long as the game ball is fired without delay without causing an error or trouble that the game ball cannot be fired, the condition (2) is satisfied and the round ends. Usually, the condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the corresponding round end command is issued. It is set (S2114), and a special winning opening closing process is performed (S2115). In S2114, a round end command that can specify the round to be ended is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

  Next, in S2116, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a jackpot ending command is set (S2119) and a jackpot ending period is started as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then (S2120), the big hit end flag is turned ON (S2121), and the process ends. Note that the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

  In S2119, an ending command corresponding to the gaming state at the time of the current big hit occurrence, the type of the current big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game, and the like is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands, and the selected ending command is selected. Command is set. The ending period (ending time) to be executed (set) is determined by the type of the ending command set in this way. The ending period is a period that is set after all the opening operations of the special winning opening 30 in the big hit game are completed and before the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) can be executed, and the “ending period”. Also called. In the ending period (end period), the special winning opening 30 is in a closed state. The effect performed during this “end period” is also referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”.

  Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by output processing (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

  Also, in S2105, when it is determined that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the last round in the big hit game has ended, it is determined whether the big hit ending time has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process (S2122). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interruption processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation processing (FIG. 21). The game control microcomputer 81 executing the special electric auditors product process (S1107) functions as a “special game execution unit” and a “round game execution unit”.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit game ended this time is related to the probability change big hit (S2201). In the present embodiment, as described above, the three types of the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16th fourth big hit are set as the variable probability big hits. Determine whether or not. Then, if it is determined that the end of this time is the probability change big hit (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), and the probability change counter is set to "10,000" (S2203). Is set to ON (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2205), and the process ends.

  Here, the value set in the probability change counter is the number of times that the special symbol hit / fail judgment can be executed with a high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in the present embodiment is the jackpot probability in the high probability state, the business hours of the amusement store per day, and the special figure right / wrong judgment which can be executed within the business hours. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or until the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). When the probable change flag is ON, "10,000" is set in the time saving counter in the same manner, so that while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extended state) is also set. You can say. In other words, when the big hit game related to the probability change big hit is finished, the gaming state becomes the “highly accurate high base state”. Incidentally, as in the present embodiment, the value of "10,000" may be set in the probability change counter and the time saving counter, and the high precision and high base state may be set substantially until the next big hit. If the time reduction flag is ON, control may be adopted to set the high-accuracy high base state until the next big hit occurs without setting a value to the counter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probability change big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if the game that has been completed this time is a big hit game related to a non-probability change big hit (normal big hit), the time saving The flag is turned on (S2206), and the time reduction counter is set to "100" (S2207), and the process ends. In the present embodiment, as described above, the two types of the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hit are non-probable variable hits (normal hits), so when the big hit game of any of these two types ends, The game state becomes the “low-probability high base state”. The low-probability-high base state ends when one of the following conditions is satisfied: the change display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. I do. The time saving counter and the probability change counter are for counting the number of times that the variable display times of the first special symbol and the variable display times of the second special symbol are added. The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described game state setting process (S2124) functions as “game state setting means”.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball count process (S208) following the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball count processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball count, the special figure 2 reserved ball count, and the normal symbol reserved ball count stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (a reserved ball number command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data relating to the number of retained balls (reserved ball number command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interruption process (S105), and the data relating to the retained ball number (reserved ball number command) is output for each interruption process. (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball count command determines that the number of special figure reserved balls has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball count command, the sub screen 90 a of the image display device 7 accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display areas (first effect hold display area 9c and second effect hold display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by one from “3” to “4”, the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls “4” is added. It is additionally displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c. Also, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls decreases by 1 from “2” to “1” (that is, when the first special figure reserved is exhausted), the left end of the first effect reserved display area 9c (special figure 1 reserved) The first effect suspension 9a displayed at the position corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is moved to the fluctuation suspension display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and accordingly, the first effect suspension is performed. The first effect reservation 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one.

  The data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of a starting ball (starting winning), is included in the above-mentioned starting ball command. Alternatively, the command may be set in the output buffer together with the ball entry command indicating the number of special figure reserved balls after the addition (after the start ball entry). In addition, the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved special figure balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the start of the change of the special symbol (exhaustion of the reserved special figure), is transmitted to the above-described change start command. It is also possible to include in the output buffer together with the change start command a reserved ball count command indicating the number of special figure reserved balls after subtraction (after the special figure reserved digestion).

[Power-off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) after the suspended ball count process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether or not a certain change, whether or not a hit game is in progress, the number of pending balls, the number of remaining changes in the certain change and (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), etc., resetting of various flags, status and counter, and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are normally maintained (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets various flags, statuses, and counter values. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once (when power is turned on) after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the same process as the power-off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, the data relating to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In other words, the data relating to the effect control at the time of power failure such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, at the time of power-on (when power is restored) after returning from a power failure such as a power failure, the production control by the production control microcomputer 91 is performed unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003). Returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update processing (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for effect determination includes a random number for variable effect determination that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, a random number for announcement effect determination that determines the announcement effect, and an effect symbol determination for determining the effect symbol. There are random numbers. The method of updating the random numbers can be the same as the method of updating the random numbers performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random number values may be added by two instead of by one. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. The timing may be, for example, when a control signal (start-in ball command) notifying that there is a starting ball is transmitted from the main control board 80, or when the control signal (notifying the start of fluctuation) from the main control board 80 is transmitted. (A change start command) is transmitted, or a change effect pattern described later is determined. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board. The command is transmitted to the control board which is the corresponding command transmission destination among the boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) having received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) in accordance with the received command. An effect (effect design game effect, special game effect related to a big hit game, etc.) is executed. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interruption processing (S4008) is processing executed prior to other interruption processing (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed each time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). ). Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light, and driving data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203). Note that the ramp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed each time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, a reception command analysis processing (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch status acquisition process is performed to store the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch status acquisition process is executed. A switch process for setting the display contents and the like of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start entry ball command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395). When it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and when it is determined that the start entry command is received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. I do. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for storing various information (preliminary judgment result, random hit determination) included in the start ball entry command (special figure 1 start ball input command or special figure 2 start ball input command) received in S4395. The game information such as a numerical value, a fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) is determined according to the type of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) and the number of special figure reserved balls at the time of transmitting / receiving the start entering command (command generation). Are stored in a predetermined effect suspension information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received start ball entry command is a special figure 1 start ball entry command corresponding to the reserved ball number “4” of the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result or hit type included in the special figure 1 start ball entry command Is stored as special figure 1 effect suspension information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 in the special figure 1 effect suspension information storage area. The effect holding information stored in this manner is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage contents (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is the same as the storage content (acquisition information) of the hold storage unit). From this, the effect suspension information storage area of the sub-control board 90 can also be said to be “acquired information storage means”.

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a fluctuation effect start process (to be described later) ( S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined that the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect design is stopped and displayed to perform the fluctuation effect. The variable effect ending process to be ended is performed (S4404). In the variable effect end processing (S4404), a variable effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect design 8 and ending the variable effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been changed and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Stop display is performed, and the variable effect (effect symbol game effect) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the flow shifts to the processing in S4405 without performing the fluctuation effect ending processing. In addition, the variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, such as the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

  Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a big hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Here, the jackpot game-related command means that the game state controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) becomes a special game state, and the main control is performed when executing the jackpot game (round game) in the special game state. A command transmitted from the board 80. Specifically, an opening command (see S2010) transmitted at the start of a big hit game (special game state), a round start command (see S2107) transmitted at the start of a round, and a special winning opening 30 in the round. , A round end command transmitted at the end of the round (see S2114), and an ending command transmitted at the end of the big hit game (special game state) (see S2119). ) And so on. In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received. If the command has not been received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if it has been received (YES in S4405). Then, a jackpot game-related effect process related to execution of various jackpot game effects according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406).

  In S4406, for example, if the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command, an opening effect command specifying an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and a round start command If so, a round start effect command designating an effect according to the start of the round specified based on the command (round start corresponding effect) is set in the sub output buffer. A ball entry effect command for designating a ball entry effect corresponding to the entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 30 specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If the received jackpot game-related command is a round end command, a round end effect command for designating an effect corresponding to the end of the round specified based on the command (round end corresponding effect) is set in the sub output buffer. If the command is an ending command, an ending effect command for designating an ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer.

  When the jackpot game-related command set in the sub output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 adjusts the jackpot game (special game state) or the progress of the round. Then, an effect (big hit game effect) related to the big hit game such as an opening effect or a round effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Finally, the process of S4407 is performed, and this process (reception command analysis process) ends. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command and a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) except for the above-described various commands is performed.

[Variation effect start processing]
Next, the variable effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variable effect start processing (S4402), first, an effect determining random number process for acquiring various effect determining random numbers such as a variable effect determining random number, a preview effect determining random number, and an effect design determining random number. (S4501) is performed. In the present embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the change start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is obtained from each random number. Based on the obtained value (acquired information), the effect design to be executed, the mode of the game effect (variable effect), the mode of the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the received fluctuation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating a variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection processing of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, the first special symbol hit / fail determination, and the second special symbol hit / fail determination. As a result, symbol information for designating the jackpot type is included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are commands corresponding to the first special symbol and commands corresponding to the second special symbol, the variation pattern designation command is analyzed to analyze the variation pattern designation command, so that the effect pattern game effect to be started this time is started. It is possible to determine whether the (display of the variation of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that the fluctuation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can also be used in processes other than the fluctuation effect start process executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status “1” corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status “2” corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status “3” corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status “4”. The mode status corresponds to the effect mode D, and the mode status “5” corresponds to the effect mode E. The current production mode can be specified by referring to the current mode status.

  Here, the effect mode is an effect mode of the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as a notice effect or a reach effect is different. Specifically, an effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is produced, for example, a display mode of the effect symbol 8 (for example, a pattern design, a number design, and the like) is different, and a character, an item, and a background image appearing are different. It depends on the mode. In addition, the production design game production and the big hit game production can also be executed in a mode according to the production mode, and when a plurality of game productions (notification production, reach production, round production, etc.) are provided, the production mode , Different game effects can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode A and the effect mode B are effect modes that can be executed when the game state is the low-probability low base state, and the effect mode C can be executed when the game state is the low-accuracy high base state. Effect mode, the effect mode D is an effect mode that can be executed when the gaming state is the high-accuracy high base state, and the effect mode E is either the low-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. The effect mode is also executable. Therefore, when the effect mode is any one of “A to D”, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low-probability low-base state or the high-probability high-base state (probable change game state). ) Can be grasped. On the other hand, when the effect mode is “E”, even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low-accuracy high-base state (time saving state) or the high-accuracy high-base state (probable changing game state) It is difficult (impossible) to know (determine) whether or not this is the case. In this sense, the effect mode E can be said to be a “probability non-notification mode”.

  Next, in S4504, a variable effect pattern determination table (not shown) for setting a variable effect pattern (variable effect pattern) using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, a variable effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variable pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the received fluctuation pattern specification command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), a fluctuation effect pattern determination table may be used as a fluctuation effect pattern determination table when a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode is performed. A fluctuation effect pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the change mode of the effect symbol, etc.), and includes a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables (mode statuses) corresponding to the effect modes (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, a table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from among these variable effect pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random number for fluctuation effect determination acquired in S4501 and the fluctuation effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a fluctuation effect pattern suitable for the specified fluctuation pattern is selected and set (S4505). . As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. Thereby, in the effect design game effect (fluctuating effect), when performing a reach effect (reach effect effect game effect) or when performing a character effect performed using a specific character (character effect design game effect), A case where a reach effect or a character effect is not executed (reach no effect symbol game effect) is determined. Note that the reach effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment indicates a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are the same (Zoro eyes). In the case where a certain mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one Is an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol that completes the big hit mode in a state where the variable display is continued.

  In S4505, based on the effect symbol determination random number acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), an effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as a “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 which is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is a result of the special symbol right / wrong judgment, which is out of the range, and in the case of the presence or absence of the reach, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787". One of the effect symbols is different from the other effect symbols, and at least one of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is in the absence of the reach when the effect symbol is out of reach. It is said that the staging pattern is different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, a 16R first big hit or a 16R fourth big hit is a “777” slot, and other big hits are numbers other than “777”. It is said to be a double-eye. The above-described stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is merely an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol when a big hit occurs can be appropriately changed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super A reach C, a character effect, and the like are set, and in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern determination table, any of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal fluctuation”). ) Is determined. Then, when a reach effect design game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the fluctuation pattern designation command and the fluctuation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, the possibility of a big hit is set to be higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the super-reach effect is a game effect having a higher jackpot reliability (a possibility of a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) effect. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a fluctuation pattern designation command that designates a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) whose fluctuation time is 30,000 ms or more is received.

  Next, in S4506, a process related to the setting of the notice effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). In the present embodiment, various effects such as a notice effect (pre-read notice) based on the effect hold information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4400 and a notice effect (the change notice) relating to the current special figure change display (change effect) are provided. In S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute each announcement effect (whether or not to execute), and an execution pattern (announcement effect pattern) of the announcement effect to be executed is set in S4506. Or Specifically, based on the preview effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the preview effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the presence / absence of the preview effect and the preview effect pattern are determined. A notice effect pattern is set based on the result.

  Here, in the present embodiment, after the effect symbols 8 (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) start fluctuating display, the fluctuating display speed of all the symbols becomes high and substantially constant, and then the speed is reduced to the first stop. A period until the symbol (the left effect symbol 8L) or the second stop symbol (the right effect symbol 8R) is stopped (temporarily stopped) (hereinafter, also referred to as a "first period"), and a predetermined reach effect from reach establishment. A period (hereinafter also referred to as a “second period”) until the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R temporarily stop (temporary stop display) after that, and the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R temporarily stop. At a later time (hereinafter also referred to as a “third period”) from the time when the fluctuation display is resumed to the time when the fluctuation display is stopped (confirmed stop display), an announcement effect regarding the fluctuation display (the fluctuation notice) is executed. It is possible to do. Of the first to third periods, a notice effect performed in the first period is also referred to as a "first period notice" or a "change early notice", and is a notice effect performed in the second period. A notice effect performed in the third period is also referred to as a “third period notice” or a “floating end notice”.

  Among these various announcement effects, the random numbers for the announcement effect relating to the early stage of the fluctuation (the first period announcement) include “random announcement distribution random number”, “random number for background announcement determination”, “random number for basic announcement decision”, “ A “primary notice determining random number” and a “secondary notice determining random number” are provided. Each of these announcement determination random numbers takes a value in the range of “0 to 99” and is acquired in S4501 described above. In S4506, based on the result of the judgment (random number lottery) using each of the obtained random numbers, it is determined whether or not to execute the early stage notice of the fluctuation, and to determine (set) a notice effect pattern for the execution. Has become. Details of the early notice of the change will be described later.

  It should be noted that the storage contents of the production suspension information stored in S4400 (the storage contents of the production suspension information storage area) and the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 (this special figure fluctuation The announcement effect pattern set in S4506 by the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol (the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol according to the current special graphic fluctuation display) also specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command). That is, the type (announcement type) and mode of the notice effect to be executed, the presence / absence of the notice effect, and the like are different. In addition, when performing an announcement effect, one announcement effect (one type of announcement effect) may be performed among a plurality of announcement effects, or two or more announcement effects (a plurality of announcement effects) may be combined. In other words, a plurality of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variable display (during a variable effect).

  Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect (variable effect, notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is set in the sub output buffer. (S4507), and ends the variable effect start processing. When the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined fluctuation effect image data (image data indicating the fluctuation start, fluctuation, stop of fluctuation, etc. of the effect symbol 8) corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern set in the above, and a notice effect pattern specified based on the fluctuation effect start command That is, the predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the fluctuation effect, the notice effect, and the like based on the read image data are displayed on the image display device 7. It is executed on the screen 7a. Further, a fluctuation display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Early notice of change]
Next, from the start to the end (fixed stop) of the variation display of the effect symbol 8, a variation early notice executed in the first period will be described. The early stage change announcement is an announcement effect that can be executed in both the case where the gaming state is the low base state and the case where the game state is the high base state. In the following, the early stage change announcement in the low base state will be described as an example.

  The early stage change announcement of this embodiment is an announcement effect display mainly performed by displaying a predetermined advance image on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. When roughly classified, it constitutes the main advance effect of the early stage change announcement. It consists of a basic notice and a background notice due to a change in the background image on the display screen 7a. The basic notice and the background notice (that is, the early change notice) indicate the possibility that the display result of the change display of the effect symbol 8 currently being executed (the change display of the special symbol) will be a big hit mode (specific display result), It indicates the jackpot reliability.

  There are three types of basic notice (basic notice type): “comment notice”, “step-up notice”, and “screen distortion notice”. One of these three kinds is performed. In some cases, two of these three types are combined (at the same time). There are three types of background notices (background notice types): "night", "rain", and "lightning", which are combined (at the same time) with any one of the basic notices. In some cases, it is performed independently without combining with the basic notice. In this embodiment, a blue sky is drawn on the background image displayed on the display screen 7a in the low base state effect mode (effect mode A or B), and the background image including the blue sky is the basic background. . Therefore, in the background notice, the basic background of the blue sky changes to one of the modes of “night sky”, “rainfall”, and “lightning strike due to lightning” (background change).

  The determination as to whether or not to execute the early stage announcement of the fluctuation and the announcement effect pattern to be executed are performed as follows. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the early stage change setting process (S4600) shown in FIG. 43 as one of the subroutines in the above-described notification effect setting process (S4506). In the initial change notice setting process (S4600), first, with regard to the basic notice, a basic notice distribution process for determining a basic notice type to be executed is performed (S4601). This basic notice distribution process is performed based on the above-described basic notice distribution random number and the basic notice distribution table shown in FIG. Note that the various tables relating to the determination of the early change notice appearing in the following description, including the basic notice distribution table, are all stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and are a kind of the notice effect decision table. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the basic notice distribution table of this embodiment includes the special pattern fluctuation patterns (here, P1 to P11) specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502, The basic notice type to be executed is determined to be any of “comment notice”, “step-up notice”, “screen distortion notice”, and “composite” based on the basic notice distribution random number obtained in S4501 Data structure. Specifically, for the special symbol big hit variation patterns “P1 to P3” and the out-of-offset variation patterns “P4 to P10” and “P11” (see FIG. 9), the basic notice distribution random number values (0 to 99) are These are assigned to “comment notice”, “step-up notice”, “screen distortion notice”, and “composite”.

  In the basic notice distribution table of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern (P1 to P3), the selection rate (the possibility of being selected) of “composite” is the highest, Hereinafter, the selection rate decreases in the order of “step-up notice” and “comment notice”. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a variation variation pattern (P4 to P11), the selection rate of the “comment announcement” is the highest, and the “step-up announcement”, “screen distortion announcement”, The selectivity decreases in the order of “composite”. In addition, “composite” is not selected for the deviation variation pattern P11 (selection rate is zero). Therefore, the jackpot reliability of the basic notice types of “comment notice”, “step-up notice”, “screen distortion notice”, and “composite” is highest in “composite”, and hereinafter, “screen distortion notice”, “step "Up notice" and "comment notice" in this order (rank K4 → K3 → K2 → K1). In each of the tables shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, parentheses after the random number range indicate the number of random numbers. "-" Indicates that a random value is not assigned, and this portion is not selected (not selected). Further, “rank” in each table shown in FIG. 44 indicates the jackpot reliability, and the larger the value indicated by the rank, the higher the jackpot reliability.

  Next, in S4602, as a result of the basic notice distribution processing in S4601, it is determined whether or not the selected basic notice type is “composite” (S4602). If the provided basic notice type is any one of “comment notice”, “step-up notice”, and “screen distortion notice”, the processing of S4603 and S4604 is performed, and if it is “composite” (YES in S4602), And the processing of S4606.

  In S4603, a notice determination table corresponding to the basic notice type (comment notice, step-up notice or screen distortion notice) selected in the process of S4602 is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the read table and the above-described basic Based on the random number for announcement determination, an effect pattern for basic announcement (basic announcement effect pattern) is selected and set (S4603). Specifically, when the basic notice type selected in S4602 is “comment notice”, the effect notice pattern is selected using the comment notice determination table shown in FIG. 44C, and is selected in S4602. If the basic notice type is “step-up notice”, the effect pattern of the step-up notice is selected using the step-up notice decision table shown in FIG. 44 (d), and the basic notice type selected in S4602 is In the case of "screen distortion notice", an effect pattern of screen distortion notice is selected using the screen distortion notice determination table shown in FIG.

  Here, the execution mode of “comment notice”, “step-up notice”, and “screen distortion notice” that constitute the basic notice will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), in the “comment notice” of this embodiment, a character appears on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shortly after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, This is an announcement effect in which the character makes a comment on the variable display through a predetermined action. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), a scene in which a predetermined character appears on the display screen 7a at a timing one second has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, and thereafter, the scene 7 is displayed. At the timing when the second (8 seconds from the start of the variable display) has elapsed, a state in which the character makes some comment is displayed. Then, at the timing when two seconds (10 seconds from the start of the variable display) have elapsed from the comment display, the speed of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is reduced, and the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) and the second stop symbol ( The stop display of the effect symbol 8 is started in the order of the right effect symbol 8R). After this, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are fixedly stopped, or the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) and the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) stop at the same symbol and reach is established, It develops into reach production (go to the second period). As described above, the contents of the comment issued by the character in the comment notice of the present embodiment (contents of the notice notice) are “...”, “Fight!”, “Reach !?”, “Chance”, and “Geki”. And any of these five types of comments can be selected (determined) using the comment notice determination table shown in FIG. 44 (c).

  As shown in FIG. 44 (c), the comment notice determination table of this embodiment includes the special pattern fluctuation patterns (here, P1 to P11) specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502, , “Fight!”, “Reach !?”, “Chance” and It has a data structure that can be determined to be any of "hot heat". Specifically, each of the special pattern fluctuation patterns “P1”, “P2”, “P3”, “P4, P8”, “P5, P9”, “P6, P10”, “P7” and “P11” , Random numbers for basic announcement determination (0 to 99) are assigned to “...”, “Fight!”, “Reach !?”, “Chance”, and “Fever”.

  The effect contents (comment notice effect pattern) selectable in the comment notice determination table of the present embodiment, that is, among the five types of comments, "..." can be selected in all the special pattern fluctuation patterns. As a result, the selectivity is higher in the deviation variation patterns (P4 to P11) than in the big hit variation patterns (P1 to P3). This "..." does not indicate any information on the variable display, and is equivalent to no comment. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for "..." is "none". It should be noted that the selectivity of “...” Is the highest for the variation patterns “P5 to P7” and “P9 to P11” in each variation pattern.

  Of the five types of comments, among comments other than "...", if the special symbol variation pattern is the big hit variation pattern (P1 to P3), the selectivity of "hot heat" is the highest. It becomes lower in the order of "chance", "reach !?" and "fight!" On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is the deviation fluctuation pattern (P4 to P11), the selectivity of “Fight!” Is the highest, and the following “Reach !?”, “Chance”, and “Super” "Heat" in the order. Further, “chance” and “hot fever” are not selected for the departure fluctuation pattern “P7”, and “reach !?”, “chance” and “super heat” are deselected for the departure fluctuation pattern “P11”. It is not selected. Therefore, the jackpot reliability regarding the content of the announcement of the comment announcement (comment announcement production pattern) is highest for “hot fever”, and hereafter, “chance”, “reach !?”, “fight!”, “...” (Ranks C4 → C3 → C2 → C1 → none).

  Next, the “step-up notice” of the present embodiment is such that, as shown in FIG. 46B, the effect image for the notice is displayed stepwise on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. This is a notice effect (character step-up notice) in which a predetermined character is displayed every time (each step). Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is possible to proceed from Step 1 to a maximum Step 5 (hereinafter, “Step” may be referred to as “SU”; the same applies to the drawing). ), The effect of “SU1” (for example, the display of the character A) is executed at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, and 1.5 seconds (from the execution (generation) of SU1). The effect of “SU2” (for example, the display of the character B) is executed at the timing when 2.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display, and thereafter, every time 1.5 seconds has elapsed since the execution (generation) of the previous step The steps (stages) of SU3, SU4, and SU5 proceed to the next step. When the step-up notice ends in a predetermined step, the effect image displayed in the final step, which is the end, is displayed for a predetermined time (about 1.3 seconds in the case of SU1 to SU4, about SU5 in the case of SU1 to SU4). (Approximately 2.7 seconds in this case). After that, at the timing when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, the speed of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8 is reduced, and the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) and the second stop symbol (right effect symbol). 8R), the stop display of the effect symbol 8 is started. After that, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are fixedly stopped, or reach is established and develop into reach effect (proceed to the second period).

  As described above, the step-up notice of the present embodiment is composed of a maximum of five steps from SU1 to SU5, and the final step (final step) of the five steps (SU1 to SU5) gives the step-up notice. Whether or not to perform the step-up notice can be selected (determined) using the step-up notice determination table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (d), the step-up notice determination table of the present embodiment includes a special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P11) specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502, Based on the random number for basic announcement determination acquired in S4501, the effect contents of the step-up announcement (step-up announcement effect pattern) are set to “none (not executed)”, “SU1”, “SU2”, “SU3”. , "SU4" and "SU5". Specifically, each of the special pattern fluctuation patterns “P1”, “P2”, “P3”, “P4, P8”, “P5, P9”, “P6, P10”, “P7” and “P11” , Random numbers for basic announcement determination (0 to 99) are assigned to “none (no execution)”, “SU1”, “SU2”, “SU3”, “SU4”, and “SU5”. In addition, among the effect contents of the step-up notice determination table shown in FIG. 44 (d), "SU1" is a step-up notice effect pattern in which the final step is SU1, and "SU2" is a step-up notice effect in which the final step is SU2. "SU3" is a step-up announcement effect pattern in which the last step is SU3, "SU4" is a step-up announcement effect pattern in which the final step is SU4, and "SU5" is a step-up announcement effect pattern in which the final step is SU5. This is a production pattern.

  In the effect contents (step-up notice effect pattern) selectable in the step-up notice decision table of the present embodiment, “none (do not execute)” can be selected in all the special pattern variation patterns. The selectivity is higher in the deviation variation patterns (P4 to P11) than in the big hit variation patterns (P1 to P3). When "None (do not execute)" is selected, the basic notice type to be executed is determined to be the step-up notice in step S4601, but the step-up notice (basic notice) is not finally executed. Becomes Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the effect content “none” of the step-up notice is “none”. It should be noted that the selection rate of “none (do not execute)” is the highest for the deviation variation patterns “P6, P10”, “P7”, and “P11”.

  In addition, as for “SU1” to “SU5”, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern (P1 to P3), the selection rate of “SU5” is the highest, and hereinafter “SU4” , “SU3”, and “SU2” in this order. Note that “SU1” and “SU2” are not selected for the big hit variation pattern “P1”, and “SU1” is not selected for the big hit variation patterns “P2” and “P3”. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a deviation variation pattern (P4 to P11), among the steps (stages) that can be selected in each variation pattern, the smaller the step value (the number of steps) is, the smaller the selection is. The rate is higher, in other words, the greater the number of steps, the lower the selectivity. Note that “SU1” and “SU2” are not selected for the departure variation pattern “P4, P8”, and “SU1” is not selected for the departure variation pattern “P5, P9”. “SU3” to “SU5” are not selected for the deviation variation pattern “P7”, and “SU2” to “SU5” are not selected for the deviation variation pattern “P11”. Therefore, the jackpot reliability of the effect contents of the step-up notice (step-up notice effect pattern) is highest for “SU5”, and is lower in the order of “SU4”, “SU3”, “SU2”, and “SU1”. (Ranks S5 → S4 → S3 → S2 → S1).

  Lastly, the “screen distortion notice” of the present embodiment includes, as shown in FIG. 47, a fluctuating effect image (fluctuating effect screen) such as an effect design 8 or a background image displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Distortion occurs (see FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b)), and then the fluctuating effect image disappears from the screen (see 47 (d) and (e)). It returns to the normal state (see 47 (c)). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), at the timing when 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, the periphery of the fluctuation effect image (the screen periphery) starts to wave like a wave ( 47 (see FIG. 47 (a)), at the timing when 2.5 seconds (4 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) have elapsed from the start of the shaking, the four sides of the fluctuation effect image are curved inward to generate a small distortion. 47 (see FIG. 47 (b)), and at the timing when another two seconds (six seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) elapse, the original fluctuation effect image without distortion of the fluctuation effect image and no fluctuation of the screen periphery. (See FIG. 47 (c)) or the distortion is further increased (see FIG. 47 (d)). Then, when the distortion disappears and returns to the original fluctuating effect image, the speed of the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 8 is reduced at the timing when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 8, and the first stop is performed. After the stop display of the effect symbol 8 is started in the order of the symbol (left effect symbol 8L) and the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are fixedly stopped or reach is established. And develop into reach production (go to the second period). On the other hand, when the distortion of the fluctuating effect image becomes large, the fluctuating effect image disappears from the display screen 7a and the display screen 7a is blacked out at the timing when 9 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 8. 47 (see FIG. 47 (e)), and thereafter, it develops into a reach effect, or the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R temporarily stop and then start a variable display again (go to the second period).

  As described above, the screen distortion notice according to the present embodiment is a pattern (return pattern) in which the periphery of the fluctuation effect image (variation effect screen) starts to fluctuate and a small distortion occurs, and then returns to the original fluctuation effect image. And a pattern in which the fluctuation effect image disappears from the display screen 7a due to the distortion being further increased (disappearance pattern). Which of the return pattern and the disappearance pattern is used to give the screen distortion notice Alternatively, it is possible to select (determine) whether or not to perform the screen distortion notice using the screen distortion notice determination table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (e), the screen distortion notice determination table of the present embodiment includes a special pattern fluctuation pattern (here, P1 to P11) specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502, Based on the random number for basic announcement determination obtained in S4501, the effect of the screen distortion announcement (screen distortion announcement effect pattern) is set to “none (do not execute)” and “screen distortion → return (return pattern)”. And a data structure that can be determined to be any of “screen distortion → disappearance (disappearance pattern)” Specifically, each of the special pattern fluctuation patterns “P1”, “P2”, “P3”, “P4, P8”, “P5, P9”, “P6, P10”, “P7” and “P11” , Random numbers for basic announcement determination (0 to 99) are assigned to “none (do not execute)”, “screen distortion → return (return pattern)” and “screen distortion → disappearance (loss pattern)”. I have.

  In the effect contents (screen distortion notice effect pattern) selectable in the screen distortion notice determination table of the present embodiment, “none (do not execute)” can be selected in all the variation patterns of the special symbol. The selectivity is higher in the deviation variation patterns (P4 to P11) than in the big hit variation patterns (P1 to P3). When "None (do not execute)" is selected, the basic notice type to be executed is determined to be the screen distortion notice in S4601 described above, but the screen distortion notice (basic notice) is not finally executed. Becomes Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the effect content “none” of the screen distortion notice is “none”. It should be noted that the selection rate of “none (do not execute)” is the highest for the deviation variation patterns “P7” and “P11”.

  In addition, “screen distortion → return” can be selected in all the variation patterns of the special symbol, and in the case of the big hit variation pattern “P1”, the selection rate is the same as “none (do not execute)”. In the case of the jackpot fluctuation patterns “P2” and “P3” and the deviation fluctuation patterns “P4, P8”, “P5, P9”, and “P6, P10”, the selectivity is higher than “none (do not execute)”. Is high, and in the case of the departure fluctuation patterns “P7” and “P11”, the selectivity is lower than “none (do not execute)”.

  Further, “screen distortion → disappearance” can be selected in the special pattern big hit variation patterns “P1” and “P2” and the out-of-position variation patterns “P4, P8” and “P5, P9”. Other variation patterns are not selected. For the big hit variation patterns “P1” and “P2”, the selection rate of “screen distortion → disappearance” is the highest, and for the variation variation patterns “P4, P8” and “P5, P9”, respectively. The selection rate of “screen distortion → disappearance” is the lowest. Therefore, the jackpot reliability of the effect of the screen distortion notice (screen distortion notice effect pattern) is higher for “screen distortion → disappearance” than for “screen distortion → return” (rank G2 → G1).

  In S4603, for any one of the above three basic notice types (comment notice, step-up notice or screen distortion notice), the effect contents (notice effect pattern) are selected and set based on the corresponding notice determination table. (S4603). Next, in S4604, the background notice determination table is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the effect pattern of the background notice (notice effect pattern) is selected based on the read table and the above-described background notice determination random number. Set (S4604).

  As described above, the background notice of the present embodiment includes the “night pattern” in which the basic background of the blue sky displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 changes to the night sky, and the “rain pattern” that changes to rain (rain pattern). ”And“ lightning patterns ”that change to lightning occurrence due to lightning strikes, and which of these three types of patterns gives a background notice or does not give a background notice. It is possible to select (determine) using the background notice determination table shown in FIG. Note that the background notice of the present embodiment is started at a timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, and thereafter, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8C are not determined to reach the reach, and the fixed stop display is performed. Or until the reach is established and it develops to reach production (just before the transition to the second period).

  As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the background notice determination table of the present embodiment includes a special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P11) specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502, Of the background announcement (background announcement production pattern) based on the random number for background announcement determination acquired in S4501 of “None (do not execute)”, “Night”, “Rain” and “Lightning” It has a data structure that can be determined. Specifically, the random number values (0 to 99) for background announcement determination are set to “none (do not execute) for the special symbol big hit variation patterns“ P1 to P3 ”and the deviation variation patterns“ P4 to P10 ”and“ P11 ”. ) "," Night "," rain "and" lightning ".

  Of the effect contents (background notice effect patterns) that can be selected in the background notice determination table of the present embodiment, “none (do not execute)” can be selected in all the special pattern fluctuation patterns, and the jackpot fluctuation The selectivity is higher in the deviation variation patterns (P4 to P11) than in the patterns (P1 to P3). If "none (do not execute)" is selected, the background notice will not be executed. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the effect content “none” of the background notice is “none”. It should be noted that the selection rates of “none (do not execute)” are the highest for the deviation variation patterns “P4 to P10” and “P11”.

  In addition, as for “night”, “rain”, and “lightning”, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the jackpot variation pattern (P1 to P3), the selection rate of “lightning” is the highest, and , "Rain", and "night". On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a variation variation pattern (P4 to P11), the selection rate of “night” is the highest, and thereafter, the selection rate decreases in the order of “rain” and “lightning”. It should be noted that “rain” and “lightning” are not selected for the deviation variation pattern “P11”. Therefore, the jackpot reliability regarding the effect of the background announcement (background announcement effect pattern) is highest for “lightning bolt”, and then decreases in the order of “rain” and “night” (rank H3 → H2 → H1).

  After performing the above-described processing of S4603 and S4604, the start command (fluctuating production start command) of the production design game production including the preliminary production based on the preliminary production pattern set by the processing is changed to the sub output buffer by the processing of S4507. Is transmitted to the image control board 100, and an effect display (variable effect, basic notice, background notice, etc.) based on the command is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. At this time, if the effect pattern of the basic notice is set in S4603 and the effect pattern of the background notice is set in S4604, the basic notice and the background notice are combined on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. For example, when “SU3” of the step-up notice is set as the basic notice and “rain” is set as the background notice, the steps “SU1” to “SU3” are displayed on the display screen 7a with the background image of the rain as the background. An advance notice is given. If the effect pattern of the basic notice is set in S4603 and the background notice is not executed (none) in S4604, only the basic notice based on the set basic notice effect pattern is performed on the display screen 7a. When the basic announcement is not executed (none) and the background announcement effect pattern is set in S4604, only the background announcement based on the set background announcement effect pattern is performed on the display screen 7a. Further, when both the basic notice and the background notice are not executed (none) in S4603 and S4604, neither the basic notice nor the background notice is performed on the display screen 7a, and the early change notice is not performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4602 that the result of the basic notice distribution process in S4601 is “composite” (YES in S4602), the processes in S4605 and S4606 are performed. Here, when the result of the basic notice distribution process in S4601 is “composite”, one of the three kinds of basic notices (comment notice, step-up notice, screen distortion notice) is the main notice, and the other one is the sub-notice. As a notice, both the main notice and the sub notice are executed in parallel (duplicate) in the first period. The distinction between the main announcement and the sub-announcement is based on the difference in the end timing (end) of the advance announcement, and it is assumed that the advance announcement performed as the secondary announcement will end earlier (before) than the announcement announcement performed as the main announcement. I have. As described above, the basic advance notice and the secondary advance notice are distinguished from each other, and the early change notice (first-period advance notice) in which the primary advance notice and the secondary advance notice are performed in parallel (overlapping) is also referred to as “combined advance notice”.

  The composite announcement is performed by the player as to which of the two advance announcement effects that are performed in parallel (overlapping) on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is to be performed longer (to continue). The player is expected to expect that a notice effect with a relatively high jackpot reliability will be performed for a long time (that a notice effect with a relatively low jackpot reliability ends first). It is a production that inspires a sense of expectation. Therefore, from the player's point of view, at the beginning of the announcement production (basic announcement) that constitutes the composite announcement, it is difficult (almost impossible) to determine whether the executed announcement is the main announcement or the secondary announcement. Has become. The processing of S4605 and S4606 is performed as the processing for determining the effect pattern of such a composite announcement.

  In S4605, a main announcement determination table for determining the content (main announcement effect pattern) of the announcement effect to be executed as the main announcement from the basic announcement is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the read table and the above-described main Based on the random number for announcement determination, the effect pattern of the main announcement is selected and set (S4605). In the present embodiment, the contents of the notice effect (main notice content and main notice effect pattern) that can be executed as the main notice are described as “Fight!”, “Reach !?”, “Chance” and “Fever” in the comment notice. , And the final step of the step-up notice is “SU2” to “SU5”, and the screen distortion notice is “screen distortion → disappearance (disappearance pattern)”. It is possible to select (determine) which of the nine types is to be performed as the main announcement using the main announcement determination table shown in FIG.

  Here, the comment notice "...", the step-up notice "SU1", and the screen distortion notice "screen distortion → return" (return pattern) are excluded from the selection target (execution target) as the main notice. The reason is that, as described above, the composite announcement will end earlier than the preliminary announcement that is performed as the secondary announcement, rather than the preliminary announcement that will be performed as the primary announcement. This is because it is preferable that the execution period (execution time) of the notice effect performed as the main notice is relatively long and the jackpot reliability is relatively high since the notice effect is performed after the notice effect performed as the sub notice. . The execution mode of the basic announcement performed as the main announcement is the same as the execution mode when the comment announcement, the step-up announcement, and the screen distortion announcement (disappearance pattern) are performed independently (see FIGS. 46 to 48). It is.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), the main announcement determination table of the present embodiment includes a special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P10) specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502, Based on the main announcement determination random number acquired in S4501, the effect of the main announcement (main announcement effect pattern) has a data structure that can be determined to any of the nine types described above. More specifically, the random number values (0 to 99) for determining the main announcement for the special pattern big hit variation pattern “P1 to P3” and the out-of-offset variation pattern “P4 to P10” are described in the contents of the nine basic announcements described above. (Main notice content). In the above-described basic notice distribution process (S4601), when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the deviation variation pattern “P11”, the result of the distribution process does not become “composite” (FIG. 44A). In the main announcement determination table, the deviation variation pattern “P11” is excluded. This is because the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the deviation fluctuation pattern "P11" is a short time of 4000 ms (4 seconds), which is insufficient as the execution time of the composite notice.

  In the main notice determination table of the present embodiment, four kinds of effect contents related to the notice notice (“Fight!”, “Reach !?”, “Chance”, “Intense heat”) and four kinds of effect related to the step-up notice In the case where the variation pattern of the special symbol is the jackpot variation pattern (P1 to P3) in the content (“SU2” to “SU5”) and one type of effect content related to the screen distortion notice (“screen distortion → disappearance”) Indicates that the selectivity of the effect content having a relatively large jackpot reliability (see the ranks of the tables in FIGS. 44 (c) to (e)) is high and the pattern is a variation pattern (P1 to P10). , The selection rate of the effect contents with relatively low jackpot reliability is high. For the big hit variation pattern "P1", the comment notice "Fight!" And the step-up notice "SU2" are not selected, and for the big hit variation pattern "P3", the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern). ) Is not selected. Also, for the deviation variation pattern “P4, P8”, “SU2” of the step-up notice is not selected, and for the deviation variation pattern “P6, P10”, the screen distortion notice (“screen distortion → disappearance”). ) Is not selected, and for the deviation variation pattern “P7”, “chance” and “hot heat” of the comment notice, “SU3” to “SU5” of the step-up notice, and the screen distortion notice (disappearance) Pattern) is not selected. According to such a main announcement determination table, a main announcement effect pattern suitable for a variation pattern of a special symbol (big success or departure, variation time) can be obtained while avoiding the great hit reliability (rank) of the original basic announcement from being largely collapsed. It is possible to choose.

  Next, in S4606, the contents of the preview effect (sub-notification effect pattern) to be executed as the sub-notification are selected and set from the basic notice (S4606). The selection of the sub announcement effect pattern in S4606 is performed based on the contents of the main announcement (main announcement effect pattern) set (determined) in S4605. That is, if the content of the main announcement set (determined) in S4605 is the content of the effect relating to the comment advance or the step-up advance, it is shown in FIG. 45 (b) for determining the effect content relating to the screen distortion advance as the sub advance. The sub-advance determination table A is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the effect pattern of the sub-advance is selected and set based on the read-out table (S4606). On the other hand, if the content of the main notice set (determined) in S4605 is the effect content related to the screen distortion notice, it is shown in FIG. 45 (c) for determining the effect content related to the comment notice or the step-up notice as the sub notice. The sub-advance decision table B is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the effect pattern of the sub-advance notice is selected and set based on the read-out table and the aforementioned random number for sub-advance decision (S4606).

  In this embodiment, when the content of the main announcement (main announcement effect pattern) to be executed is the effect content related to the comment announcement or the step-up announcement, the contents of the advance announcement effect (sub announcement content, sub announcement effect Pattern) is “screen distortion → return” (return pattern of screen distortion notice). As a sub-advancement effect pattern related to “screen distortion → return”, after the screen distortion notice is started, the fluctuating display image is in the original state ( A plurality of patterns (four types of patterns in this example) having different timings for returning to the normal state are provided. It is possible to select (determine) which of the plurality of patterns is to be performed as the sub-advance using the sub-advance determination table A shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the sub-advance determination table A includes a comment advance ( One sub-announcement effect pattern (one of four types of “screen distortion → return”) is assigned to each of “SU2”, “SU3”, “SU4” and “SU5” of the step-up notice. The main announcement effect pattern and the auxiliary announcement effect pattern are determined in a one-to-one relationship. However, when the main notice is the comment notice and when the step-up notice is “SU5”, the sub notice effect pattern is the same pattern (“screen distortion → restoration (normal)”. When selecting (deciding) a sub-advance announcement effect pattern using Table A, one sub-advance production effect pattern (main announcement content) set (determined) in S4605 is used instead of a random number lottery using a sub-advance announcement determination random number. In FIG. 45B, a sub-notification effect pattern that can be selected (determined) is indicated by “で”.

  Here, a description will be given of an execution mode of the composite announcement when the main announcement is the comment announcement or the step-up announcement, together with the corresponding preliminary announcement effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the main advance notice is a comment advance notice, that is, one of “fight!”, “Reach !?”, “chance”, and “hot fever” in the comment notice effect pattern. In this case, “screen distortion → restoration (normal)” is selected as the sub announcement effect pattern. The composite advance notice based on the combination of “comment advance notice” as the main advance notice and “screen distortion → return (normal)” as the sub advance notice is provided on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 as described above. Is executed according to the time chart shown in FIG. 48 (a), and in parallel with this, a screen distortion notice (sub notice) based on a sub notice effect pattern of “screen distortion → return (normal)” is executed. .

  The screen distortion advance notice (sub advance notice) based on the sub preview effect pattern of “screen distortion → return (normal)” is “screen distortion → return” as the basic announcement effect pattern in S4603 described above (see FIG. 44 (e)). Is set, the screen distortion notice (return pattern) is in the same mode (normal mode) as the screen distortion notice (see FIGS. 47 (a) to (c) and FIG. 48 (c)). For this reason, if a composite advance notice based on a combination of “comment advance notice” as the main advance notice and “screen distortion → return (normal)” as the secondary advance notice is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7, the comment display in the comment notice Before the timing of, the return to the original state of the fluctuating effect image in the screen distortion notice is performed (see FIGS. 48A and 48C), and the screen distortion notice (sub notice) is commented (main notice). It will end before the notice).

  Specifically, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the character appearance scene by the comment notice is displayed at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol 8 (FIGS. 46A and 48A). )), And at the timing when 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) elapse, the periphery of the fluctuation effect image on the display screen 7a (the screen periphery) starts to shake (FIG. 47 (a)). ) And FIG. 48 (c)). Then, at the timing when 2.5 seconds (4 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, a small distortion occurs in the fluctuation effect image (see FIGS. 47 (b) and 48 (c)). At the timing when two seconds (six seconds from the start of the variable display) have elapsed therefrom, the distortion of the variable effect image is eliminated and the original variable effect image is restored (see FIGS. 47 (c) and 48 (c)). ). At this point, the screen distortion notice (auxiliary notice) ends. At a timing when 2 seconds (8 seconds from the start of the variable display) have elapsed from this, a comment announcement (comment display) by the character is performed, whereby the comment notice (main notice) ends, and the composite notice It ends. Thereafter, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are fixedly stopped, or the process proceeds to the second period.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the main notice is the step-up notice by the step-up notice effect pattern “SU2”, “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 2)” is selected as the auxiliary notice effect pattern. If the main notice is a step-up notice pattern based on the step-up notice effect pattern “SU3”, “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 3)” is selected as the auxiliary notice effect pattern, and the main notice is changed to the step-up notice effect pattern. In the case of step-up notice by “SU4”, “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 4)” is selected as the auxiliary notice effect pattern, and the main notice is step-up notice by the step-up notice effect pattern “SU5” , “Screen distortion → return (normal)” is selected as the sub-notification effect pattern.

  As described above, the composite notice using the combination of “step-up notice” as the main notice and “screen distortion → return” (return pattern of the screen distortion notice) as the sub-advance is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as described above. The advance notice (main notice) is executed according to the time chart shown in FIG. 48 (b), and in parallel with this, a screen notice notice (sub notice) based on the sub notice effect pattern of “screen distortion → return” is made. Be executed. Here, as described above, in the step-up notice, the effect of “SU1” is executed (occurs) at the timing one second has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, and 1.5 seconds thereafter. The effect of the next step is executed each time it elapses, and can be executed up to “SU5” (see FIG. 48B). In response to this, before the completion of the effect relating to the final step of the step-up notice performed as the main notice (earlier), the screen distortion notice as the sub notice is completed so that the screen distortion notice as the sub notice is completed. As effect patterns, "screen distortion → return (at the start of step 2)", "screen distortion → return (at the start of step 3)", "screen distortion → return (at the start of step 4)", "screen distortion → return (normal) )) Are provided.

  Among them, the pattern of “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 2)” indicates that the periphery of the fluctuating effect image (periphery of the screen) starts to fluctuate 1.5 seconds after the start of the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 8 (see FIG. 47 (a), see FIG. 48 (c)), at the timing when one second (2.5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) has elapsed, that is, at the start timing of SU2 of the step-up notice, the fluctuation effect image is displayed. This is a mode in which the fluctuation of the periphery (the periphery of the screen) is eliminated and the original fluctuation effect image is restored.

  Therefore, when the main notice is a step-up notice of “SU2” and the sub notice is a notice of screen distortion (return pattern) of “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 2)”, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 At the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, the effect of the step-up notice SU1 is executed (see SU1 in FIG. 46 (b) and FIG. 48 (b)), and the effect of the SU1 starts. At the timing when 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds from the start of the variable display) have elapsed, the edge of the variable effect image on the display screen 7a (the screen edge) starts to fluctuate (FIGS. 47A and 48C). )). Then, at the timing when one second (2.5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) has elapsed from the start of the shaking, the effect of SU2 of the step-up notice is executed (SU2 in FIG. 46B, FIG. 48B )), At the start of the production of the SU2, the fluctuation of the periphery of the variation effect image (the periphery of the screen) is eliminated, and the original variation effect image is restored. At the start of the SU2 effect, the screen distortion notice (auxiliary notice) ends. Thereafter, after the effect image of SU2 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 1.3 seconds in this example), the effect image is deleted from the display screen 7a, and the step-up notice (main notice) ends in SU2. Thus, the composite notice ends. Thereafter, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are fixedly stopped, or the process proceeds to the second period.

  Further, the pattern of “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 3)” indicates that the periphery of the fluctuating effect image (periphery of the screen) starts to fluctuate at a timing of 1.5 seconds after the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 8 starts (see FIG. 47 (a), see FIG. 48 (c)), a fluctuation effect is produced at a timing when 2.5 seconds (4 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) have elapsed from the start of the shaking, that is, at the start timing of SU3 of the step-up notice. This is a mode in which the fluctuation of the periphery of the image (the periphery of the screen) is eliminated, and the original fluctuation effect image is restored.

  Therefore, when the main notice is a step-up notice of “SU3” and the sub notice is a notice of screen distortion (return pattern) of “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 3)”, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 At the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, the effect of the step-up notice SU1 is executed (see SU1 in FIG. 46 (b) and FIG. 48 (b)), and the effect of the SU1 starts. At the timing when 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds from the start of the variable display) have elapsed, the edge of the variable effect image on the display screen 7a (the screen edge) starts to fluctuate (FIGS. 47A and 48C). )). Then, at the timing when one second (2.5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) has elapsed from the start of the shaking, the effect of SU2 of the step-up notice is executed (SU2 in FIG. 46B, FIG. 48B). At the timing when 1.5 seconds (4 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) have elapsed from the start of the production of SU2, the production of SU3 for step-up notice is executed (see SU3 in FIG. 46B, FIG. 46B). 48 (b)), at the start of the production of the SU3, the fluctuation of the periphery of the fluctuation effect image (the periphery of the screen) is eliminated, and the original fluctuation effect image is restored. At the start of the production of SU3, the screen distortion notice (auxiliary notice) ends. Thereafter, after the effect image of SU3 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 1.3 seconds in this example), the effect image is deleted from the display screen 7a, and the step-up notice (main notice) ends in SU3. Thus, the composite notice ends. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the second period.

  Furthermore, in the pattern of “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 4)”, the periphery of the fluctuating effect image (periphery of the screen) starts to fluctuate at a timing of 1.5 seconds after the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 8 starts (see FIG. 47 (a) and FIG. 48 (c)), a small distortion occurs in the fluctuating effect image at a timing when 2.5 seconds (four seconds from the start of fluctuating display) have elapsed from the start of the shaking (FIG. 47 (b)). ), FIG. 48 (c)), at the time when 1.5 seconds (5.5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) have elapsed since the occurrence of the distortion, that is, at the start timing of SU4 of the step-up notice (at the start). ), The distortion effect of the fluctuation effect image is eliminated, and the original fluctuation effect image is returned to the original fluctuation effect image without the fluctuation of the periphery of the screen.

  Therefore, when the main notice is a step-up notice of “SU4” and the sub-notice is a notice of screen distortion (return pattern) of “screen distortion → return (at the start of step 4)”, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 At the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, the effect of the SU1 of the step-up notice is executed (see SU1 in FIG. 46B and FIG. 48B), and the effect of the SU1 starts. At the timing when 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds from the start of the variable display) have elapsed, the periphery of the variable effect image on the display screen 7a (the screen periphery) starts to fluctuate (FIGS. 47A and 48C). )), At the timing when one second (2.5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) has elapsed from the start of the shaking, an effect of SU2 of step-up notice is executed (SU2 in FIG. 46B, FIG. 48 ( b)), At the timing when 1.5 seconds (4 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) have elapsed from the start of the production of SU2, the production of SU3 of the step-up notice is executed (SU3 in FIG. 46B, FIG. 48B). ), And a small distortion occurs in the fluctuation effect image (see FIGS. 47 (b) and 48 (c)). Then, at the timing when 1.5 seconds (5.5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display) have elapsed from the occurrence of the distortion (start of the production of SU3), the production of SU4 of the step-up notice is executed (FIG. 46 ( b) SU4, see FIG. 48 (b)), and at the start of the production of the SU4, the fluctuation production image is restored to the original fluctuation production image without distortion and without fluctuation of the screen periphery. At the start of the production of SU4, the screen distortion notice (auxiliary notice) ends. Thereafter, after the effect image of SU4 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 1.3 seconds in this example), the effect image is deleted from the display screen 7a, and the step-up notice (main notice) ends in SU4. Thus, the composite notice ends. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the second period.

  The pattern of “screen distortion → return (normal)” is the same pattern as the screen distortion notice (return pattern) performed as a sub notice when the main notice is a comment notice, and the basic notice effect pattern in S4603. (Refer to FIG. 44 (e)) (see FIG. 47 (a)-(c), FIG. 48 (c)). Normal mode).

  Therefore, when the main notice is a step-up notice of “SU5” and the sub-notice is a notice of screen distortion (return pattern) of “screen distortion → return (normal)”, an effect symbol is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. After the start of the fluctuation display of FIG. 8, “step-up notice of SU1 to SU5” shown in FIG. 46B and “Distortion disappearance (return) from the start of the swing of the screen edge” shown in FIGS. Up to the screen distortion notice ”is performed in parallel (overlapping) according to two time charts (time axes) shown in FIGS. 48 (b) and (c). In this case, before the effect execution timing of the SU5 of the step-up notice, the return of the fluctuating effect image in the screen distortion notice to the original state is performed (see FIGS. 48B and 48C), and the screen distortion is displayed. The notice (sub notice) ends before the step-up notice (main notice). Then, when the step-up notice is performed up to SU5 and the effect of SU5 is completed, the combined notice ends, and thereafter, the process proceeds to the second period.

  The above is a description of the case where the main notice is a comment notice or a step-up notice (S4605) and the sub notice is a screen distortion notice (return pattern) (S4606). On the other hand, when the main announcement effect pattern set (determined) in S4605 is “screen distortion → disappearance” of the screen distortion announcement, that is, when the main announcement to be executed is the screen distortion announcement (disappearance pattern), The contents of the preview production that can be executed as a preliminary announcement (sub-announcement production pattern) are four types of “Fight!”, “Reach !?”, “Chance” and “Fever” in the commentary announcement, and the final step of the step-up announcement Selects and sets from a total of eight types, that is, four types of "SU2" to "SU5" (S4606). In this case, the sub announcement effect pattern can be selected (determined) using the sub announcement determination table B shown in FIG. The four types of comment notices and four types of step-up notices that can be executed as sub-notices are ordinary comment notices and step-up notices when one of the three basic notices is performed through the processing of S4603. More specifically, the execution time (execution period) of the notice effect is shorter than usual, and is an effect pattern (short pattern) corresponding to the composite notice. This is to make it more prominent that the comment notice or the step-up notice given as the sub-notice ends earlier than the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern) given as the main notice. This will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (c), the sub-advance determination table B of this embodiment has a special design that triggers the main announcement effect pattern to be set (determined) to the screen distortion advance (disappearance pattern) in S4605. 45 (see FIG. 45 (a)) and the random number for sub-advance notice determination acquired in S4501 described above. I have. Specifically, the random number values (0 to 99) for sub-advance notice determination are calculated for the special jackpot change patterns “P1”, “P2”, “P4, P8”, and “P5, P9” by using the above-described eight types. It is assigned to the content of the sub-notice.

  In the sub-advance notice determination table of the present embodiment, four types of effect contents (“fight!”, “Reach !?”, “chance”, and “hot fever”) relating to comment notices (short patterns) that can be executed as sub-advancements And among the four types of effect contents (“SU2” to “SU5”) related to the step-up notice (short pattern) that can be executed as a supplementary notice, the change pattern of the special symbol is the jackpot change pattern (P1, P2). In this case, the selectivity of the effect contents having a relatively high jackpot reliability (see the ranks of the tables in FIGS. 44C and 44D) is high, and the out-of-range variation patterns (P4, P5, P8) , P9), the selectivity of the effect content having a relatively low jackpot reliability is high. Note that, regarding the big hit variation pattern “P1” and the deviation variation pattern “P4, P8”, the comment notice “Fight!” And the step-up notice “SU2” are not selected. This is a comment notice or a step as a supplementary notice in a mode suitable for a special pattern fluctuation pattern (big hit or departure, fluctuation time) while avoiding a large collapse of the jackpot reliability (rank) of the original basic notice. This is to make the advance notice executable.

  Here, a description will be given of an execution mode of the compound notice when the main notice is the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern). A combined notice of a combination of “screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern)” as the main notice and “comment notice” or “step-up notice” as the sub notice is produced on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. After the start of the variable display in FIG. 8, the “screen distortion → disappearance” of the screen distortion notice (main notice) and the comment notice (sub notice) or the step-up notice (sub notice) based on the sub notice effect pattern are shown in FIG. It is executed in parallel (overlapping) as shown in the time chart. Note that, in the composite preview in which the main notice is the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern), the sub-notice starts before the main notice, and the sub-notice ends before the main notice.

  The execution time (execution period) of the comment notice as the sub notice is shorter than the execution time (execution period) of the normal comment notice described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the normal comment notice is a mode in which the comment display is executed at a timing when 8 seconds (7 seconds from the appearance of the character) have elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8. On the other hand, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 49, the comment notice as the supplementary notice is displayed at the timing when seven seconds (six seconds after the appearance of the character) elapse from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8. It is in the form of execution.

  Also, the execution time (execution period) of the step-up notice as the sub-advance notice is shorter than the execution time (execution period) of the normal step-up notice described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the normal step-up notice is such that the effects related to each step of SU1 to SU5 are executed at 1.5 second intervals. As shown in the lower part of FIG. 49, the step-up notice as described above is a mode in which the effects related to the steps SU1 to SU5 are executed at 1.3 second intervals.

  Accordingly, when the main notice is “screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern)” and the sub notice is “comment notice” or “step-up notice”, as shown in FIG. The character appearance scene is displayed at the timing one second has passed since the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8 (comment notice), or the SU1 effect is executed (step-up notice), and 0.5 seconds (variable display) from there. At the timing when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the display, the periphery of the fluctuation effect image on the display screen 7a (the periphery of the screen) starts to fluctuate (screen distortion notice). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49, the main notice and the sub-advance are developed with the progress of the variable display (fluctuation effect) of the effect symbol 8, and the variable effect image disappears from the display screen 7a (the main notice ends. ), The comment notice or the step-up notice as the supplementary notice has been completed. Then, at the timing when 9 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8, the fluctuation effect image disappears and the display screen 7a is blacked out (see FIG. 47 (e)). The main notice) ends, and the composite notice ends. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the second period.

  After performing the above-described processing of S4605 and S4606, the start command (fluctuating production start command) of the production design game production including the preliminary production based on the preliminary production pattern set by the processing is changed to the sub output buffer by the processing of S4507 described above. Is transmitted to the image control board 100, and an effect display (variable effect, composite announcement, etc.) based on the command is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Here, the “main notice” (the notice effect performed as the main notice) is also called “first notice effect”, and the “second notice” (the notice effect performed as the sub notice) is referred to as “the second notice effect”. Also, the “basic notice type” that can constitute a compound notice is also referred to as a “specific notice type”, and the “background notice type” is also referred to as “another notice type”.

[Operation and effect of the embodiment]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, after the effect symbols 8 (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) start changing display, after the changing display speed of all symbols becomes high and substantially constant. In a period (first period) until the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) or the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) is decelerated and stopped (temporarily stopped), it fluctuates as a notice effect regarding the fluctuating display. It is possible to execute an early notice. There are basic notice and background notice in the early stage of change, and there are three kinds of notices in the basic notice (comment notice, step-up notice, screen distortion notice), and three kinds of notice notices in the background notice (night, Rain, lightning) (see FIG. 44). Then, when executing any one of the three basic notice types (specific notice types) at the time of executing the early change notice, one of the three background notice types (other notice types) is executed. When one type is executed, one of the three basic notice types (specific notice type) and one of the three background notice types (other notice types) are executed in parallel. It may be executed (combined) or may be executed in parallel (combined) with any two of the three basic notice types (specific notice types).

  As a result, at the beginning (early stage) of the start of one variation display, one type of announcement effect may be executed, or a plurality of types of announcement effect may be executed at the same time. It is possible to diversify and attract the interest of the player. In particular, in the present embodiment, as a mode in which two types of notice effects are combined, not only a general mode in which one kind of basic notice and one kind of background notice are combined, but also two kinds of basic notices are mainly used. A distinctive mode (combined notice) in which the main notice (first notice effect) and the sub notice (second notice effect) are combined is also provided in distinction between the notice and the supplementary notice. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the two types of basic notices (main notice and auxiliary notice) executed at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when executing the composite notice, the main notice is “comment notice” or “step-up notice” and the sub notice is “screen distortion notice (return pattern)”. Means that "comment notice" or "step-up notice" starts before "screen distortion notice" and "screen distortion notice" ends before "comment notice" or "step-up notice" It has become. When the main notice is “screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern)” and the sub notice is “comment notice” or “step-up notice”, “comment notice” or “step-up notice” is “screen distortion notice”. The "notification" is started before the "notification", and the "comment notice" or the "step-up notice" ends before the "screen distortion notice". In other words, when executing a compound advance notice, the start times of the main notice (first notice effect) and the sub-advance notice (second notice effect) constituting the compound notice differ from each other. Indicates that the secondary notice (second notice effect) ends before the main notice (first notice effect).

  For this reason, from the player's point of view, in the case of a compound advance, the start of the composite advance is based on the specification that the secondary advance ends before the main advance, It is not possible to recognize that it is a compound notice only by starting one basic notice, and then it is possible to recognize that it is a compound notice (combination of basic notices) by starting the other notice. . However, at the beginning of the two notices (the beginning of the combined notice), it is necessary to determine which of the two notices (basic notices) whose start timings are before and after is the main notice and which is the auxiliary notice. Is difficult (impossible), and the determination can be made by ending one of the notices first. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the two basic announcements that are executed in parallel (at the same time) in the composite announcement is performed longer (continues).

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a difference in the jackpot reliability is provided for the three types of basic announcements, and the jackpot reliability is set in the order of “comment announcement”, “step-up announcement”, and “screen distortion announcement”. The degree is high (see FIG. 44 (a)). Also, there is a difference in the jackpot reliability with respect to the effect contents (advertisement effect patterns) of each basic notice (see FIGS. 44 (c) to (e)). Then, when executing the compound announcement, the jackpot reliability indicated by the main announcement differs from the jackpot reliability indicated by the sub-announcement. As a result, for the two basic announcements executed in parallel in the composite announcement, the announcement with a relatively high jackpot reliability is performed for a long time (the announcement with a relatively low jackpot reliability ends first). It is possible to obtain an effect of making the player expect and increase the sense of expectation for the big hit, and to further attract the interest of the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in executing the composite announcement, the main announcement production pattern is determined first, and the sub announcement production pattern is determined based on the result (FIG. 43). See S4605, S4606). Specifically, for example, when the main notice is a comment notice, the sub notice is a screen distortion notice (return pattern) and does not become a step-up notice, and when the main notice is a step-up notice, The auxiliary notice is a screen distortion notice (return pattern) and does not become a comment notice. This is because, if the comment notice and the step-up notice as shown in FIG. 46 are executed in parallel, the display mode on the screen may be complicated and the contents of the notice may be difficult to understand. On the other hand, when the main notice is the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern), the sub notice is a comment notice or a step-up notice. In this case, it is unlikely that there is a concern that the display mode becomes complicated as described above. In this way, the main announcement production pattern is determined first, and based on the result, the auxiliary announcement production pattern is determined, so that the relation between the main announcement and the auxiliary announcement that constitute the composite announcement is appropriate, It is possible to prevent the display mode of the composite notice from becoming complicated and the contents of the notice from becoming difficult to understand.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the combined notice is not executed, the basic notice and the background notice can be combined (NO in S4602 in FIG. 43 → S4603, S4604), and the combined notice is executed. In this case, it is assumed that the background notice will not be further combined (YES in S4602 in FIG. 43 → S4605, S4606). This makes it possible to prevent the display form from becoming complicated and the contents of the notice from becoming difficult to understand when executing the notice, while diversifying the notice execution form.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, “fight!”, “Reach !?”, “chance” and “super heat” in the comment notice effect patterns, and “SU2” in the step-up notice effect patterns For a specific announcement effect pattern of “SU3”, “SU4” and “SU5” and “screen distortion → return (return pattern)” among the image distortion announcement effect patterns, the main announcement of the basic announcement alone or the composite announcement There is provided a pattern for executing as a preliminary announcement and a pattern for executing as a preliminary announcement of a composite announcement, and any of the patterns can be executed as a basic announcement, a main announcement, or a sub-announcement. As a result, the specific announcement production pattern can be executed as various announcements, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest to the actually performed announcement, and it is possible to improve the entertainment interest of the game Becomes

  It should be noted that the number of basic notice types, the number of background notice types, the content of the notice effect to be executed as the basic notice, the number and type (combination) of the notice effects constituting the compound notice, the execution time of the compound notice, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, another embodiment different from the present embodiment will be exemplified. In the following, description of the configuration, operation and effect common to the embodiment is omitted.

[Other Embodiment 1]
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the compound advance notice can be executed as the early change notice (first period notice). However, the compound notice is executed, for example, as the above-described intermediate change notice (second period notice). Alternatively, it can be executed as the above-mentioned advance notice of the end of fluctuation (third period notice). Also, it is possible to execute a composite announcement in two periods of “early period of fluctuation (first period)”, “middle period of fluctuation (second period)”, and “late period of fluctuation (third period)” during one fluctuation display. Alternatively, it is possible to execute a combined notice in all periods. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notices at various timings during the variable display, and it is possible to increase the opportunity to execute the compound notice.

[Other form 2]
In the above-described embodiment, there are three types of basic notice types, and a combination of executing two of them in parallel is a composite notice. On the other hand, two kinds of basic notice types may be used, and one of the two kinds may be used as the main notice and the other as the sub notice to execute the compound notice. In this case, for example, the contents of the main notice and the contents of the sub-advance notice can be switched in accordance with the basic notice compound pattern (compound notice effect pattern) when performing the compound notice.

[Other form 3]
In the above-described embodiment, there are three types of basic notice types, and a combination of executing two of them in parallel is a composite notice. On the other hand, it is also possible to execute three types of basic notices in parallel as a composite notice. Alternatively, four or more basic notice types may be provided, such as four or five, and two or three or more of them may be executed in parallel. When three or more kinds of basic notices are executed in parallel, one of the basic notices may be used as the main notice and the other plural kinds of basic notices may be used as the auxiliary notices. In this case, the multiple advance notices shall end before the first primary notice, and the multiple advance notices shall end at different times, or may occur at the same time among the multiple advance notices. It is possible to include things that end. In addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, the effect of the basic announcement type is, for example, the size (size) of the variable effect image is expanded and contracted as the effect progresses, and the variable effect image finally returns to the original state. A notice of expansion or contraction that returns or shrinks and disappears, or a fluctuating effect image vibrates up and down or left and right with the progress of the effect, and finally the vibration width becomes smaller and the vibration stops or becomes larger and the fluctuating effect image becomes A vibration notice or the like that is destroyed and develops into a reach effect can be exemplified. Further, the background notice of the above-described embodiment can be a kind of basic notice.

[Other Embodiment 4]
In the above-described embodiment, the background notice is provided as a notice type (other notice type) different from the basic notice type, but a notice other than the background notice may be provided as another notice type. For example, a button notice for generating an effect indicating the jackpot reliability or the like based on the operation of the effect button 63, or a plurality of types of mini-character images having different jackpot reliability (ranks) are provided, and one of them is displayed in a variable manner. It is also possible to provide a mini-character notice or the like displayed at the start as another notice type. When a plurality of other notice types are provided, for example, a background notice type and a button notice type, a background notice type, a button notice type, and a mini character notice type, a notice based on one of a plurality of basic notice types is provided. It is also possible to combine two or more types of a plurality of other notice types when executing. This makes it possible to further diversify the execution mode of the notice.

[Other form 5]
In the above-described embodiment, when executing the composite advance notice, the main advance notice and the sub advance notice are started at different times. However, the main advance notice and the sub advance notice can be started at the same time. In addition, the start timings of the main advance notice and the sub advance notice are made different according to the basic advance notice composite pattern (contents of the main advance notice and the sub advance notice, the relationship between the basic notice type performed as the main advance notice and the basic advance notice type performed as the sub advance notice, etc.). Or the same. This makes it possible to further diversify the execution mode of the composite notice.

  As described above, the embodiments and other embodiments have been described as the embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and may be described in the terms described in each claim unless departing from the scope described in each claim. The present invention is not limited thereto, and extends to a range that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a case was described in which a compound advance notice is executed as a change early notice in a low base state. However, the above compound notice can also be executed as a change early notice in a high base state. is there. In this case, in the high base state, for example, the composite notice can be executed based on the fact that a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) of “variation time 30000 ms” or more is selected as a fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. Good. By doing so, it is possible to secure the execution time of the combined notice and obtain the effect of the combined notice.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect display mode of the comment notice, the effect display mode of the step-up notice, and the effect display mode of the screen distortion notice are shown in FIGS. 46 (a), 46 (b) and 47, respectively. However, the effect display mode of these notices is not limited to this, the type and number of characters appearing, the contents of comments, the design and type of images indicating fluctuation and distortion of the variable effect image, disappearance, etc., The color and the like can take various forms.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine provided with one big winning device (big winning opening) that operates in the big hit game (special gaming state) is applied to the pachinko game machine, but the present invention is applied to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality (for example, two) of award winning devices (award winning ports).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball entry, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) stored in the special figure holding storage unit is read, and the read acquired random number value (acquisition information) is determined. (Preliminary judgment) is to be performed (“starting ball entry processing (S205)”; see FIGS. 11 and 13), but the method of the preliminary judgment is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure reservation storage unit, an area (acquisition information storage unit) for storing the acquisition information to be subjected to the preliminary determination (that is, the acquisition information acquired based on the starting ball entry) is provided by the main control unit and the sub control unit. May be provided in the RAM of the unit, and the acquired information stored in the storage area (the storage unit for the preliminary determination) may be determined (prior determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit, it is possible to delete the acquired information used in the preliminary determination (the acquired information stored in another storage area).

  Also, in the above-described embodiment, the control processing for performing the second special figure reservation with priority over the first special figure reservation, that is, the control processing for so-called special figure 2 preferential digestion, is not limited thereto. The control process may be a control process of performing the reservation with priority over the second special map reservation, that is, a control process of so-called special figure 1 priority digestion. Also, the priority is not set for the digestion of the first special map reservation and the digestion of the second special map reservation, and the first special map reservation and the second special map reservation are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of digestion in the order of entry (storage order) may be used. In addition, the control processing that can execute the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be executed in parallel.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the one in which the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability variation function based on the type of the big hit symbol is illustrated, but the present invention However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special winning area (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a positive change operation port, and a probability variation function is performed based on whether or not a game ball has passed a specific area (V passing) during a big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V-accurate machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special winning area that can enter the ball when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a small hit is provided with a specific area (V area), and in the case of a small hit game, a game ball that has entered the big winning port is The present invention is also applicable to pachinko gaming machines of one or two types, in which a big hit occurs when the vehicle passes through a specific area (V passing), and a big hit game is executed based on the V passing.

  In the above-described embodiment, the large hit probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by deactivating / activating the probability varying function. Is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Is also good. Furthermore, a first low probability and a first high probability (first probability condition), a second low probability and a second high probability (second probability condition), a third low probability and a third high probability (third probability condition), and the like. A plurality of types of probability conditions defining a relationship between a low probability and a high probability are provided, and any of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when, for example, a game machine is powered on. Is also good.

[Others]
Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(1-1) The identification information is fluctuated and displayed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined profit can be given to the player based on the fact that the display result of the fluctuating display of the identification information is a specific display result. A gaming machine that can execute a special game,
A notice effect performing means capable of executing a notice effect on the variable display of the identification information,
As the notice effect, at least a first notice effect and a second notice effect,
The notice effect performing means is capable of executing the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the change display of the identification information,
A gaming machine, wherein the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed at the same time.

  The gaming machine described in (1-1) above has at least a first advance effect and a second advance effect as advance notices relating to the change display of the identification information, and the first advance effect and the second advance effect during the change display of the identification information. The second announcement effect is executable, and each announcement effect may be executed at the same time. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to each of the announcement effects performed at the same time, and it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment.

  Note that the “simultaneous period” of “when the first and second notice effects are executed at the same time” means that a part or all of the execution times of the first and second notice effects overlap. For example, the execution time of the first notice effect and the execution time of the second notice effect overlap, such as the execution time of the other notice effect falling within the execution period of one notice effect.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1),
The notice effect performing means may start the first notice effect and the second notice effect at different times when executing the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the fluctuation display of the identification information. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  In the gaming machine of (1-2), when the first advance effect and the second advance effect are executed during the change display of the identification information, the first advance effect and the second advance effect can be started at different times. ing. Thus, it is possible to make the start timings of the first advance effect and the second advance effect during the change display of the identification information vary, and it is possible to attract the interest of the player to each advance effect.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2),
A gaming machine, wherein when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed at the same time, the second notice effect ends earlier than the first notice effect.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1-3), when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed at the same time during the change display of the identification information, the second notice effect is earlier than the first notice effect. It is to end. This allows the player to distinguish between the first preview production and the second preview production depending on the end of the preview production, so that the player's interest in each of the preliminary productions executed at the same time is increased. It becomes possible to attract.

(1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3),
The first notice effect and the second notice effect indicate that the display result of the variable display of the identification information may be a specific display result,
When the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed at the same time, the possibility indicated by the first notice effect is different from the possibility indicated by the second notice effect. A gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1-4), the first advance notice effect and the second advance effect indicate the possibility (reliability) that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result. When the first and second notice effects are executed at the same time, the reliability indicated by the first notice effect is different from the reliability indicated by the second notice effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to each of the notice effects performed at the same time.

(1-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-4),
A notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of notice effect patterns,
When the notice effect performing means executes a notice effect, a notice effect pattern selecting means for selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed from the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means; Prepared,
The notice effect performing means executes the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means,
The notice effect pattern selecting means, when the notice effect execution means executes the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the change display of the identification information, selects the notice effect pattern of the first notice effect. In addition, a gaming machine which selects an announcement effect pattern of the second announcement effect based on the selected announcement effect pattern.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1-5), at the time of execution of the notice effect, the effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means. The announcement effect is executed based on the announcement effect pattern. And when performing a 1st notice effect and a 2nd notice effect during the change display of identification information, while selecting the notice effect pattern of a 1st notice effect, it is based on the notice effect pattern of the selected 1st notice effect. , A preview effect pattern of the second preview effect is selected. This makes it possible to make the respective announcement effect patterns suitable for executing the first advance effect and the second advance effect during the variable display of the identification information.

(1-6) In the gaming machine of (1-5),
The specific announcement effect patterns among the announcement effect patterns stored in the announcement effect pattern storage means include a pattern corresponding to the first advance effect and a pattern corresponding to the second advance effect. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1-6), a specific notice effect pattern among the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means includes a pattern corresponding to the first notice effect and a pattern corresponding to the second notice effect. Are provided. For this reason, a specific announcement effect pattern may be executed as a first announcement effect or may be executed as a second announcement effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notice effect performed during the variable display of the identification information.

(1-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-6),
The gaming machine, wherein the first notice effect and the second notice effect are notice effects that can be executed during a change display of the identification information and before a predetermined period elapses from the start of the change display. .

  In the gaming machine of (1-7), the first advance effect and the second advance effect are the advance effect that can be executed until a predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display during the change display of the identification information. Has become. This makes it possible to improve the interest at the beginning of the variable display.

(2-1) Variation display of identification information is performed based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined profit can be given to a player based on a display result of the variation display of the identification information being a specific display result. A gaming machine that can execute a special game,
A notice effect performing means capable of executing a notice effect on the variable display of the identification information,
As the notice effect, at least a first notice effect and a second notice effect,
The notice effect performing means executes the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the change display of the identification information, and the first notice effect during the change display of the identification information. A gaming machine, wherein both of the second notice effects are executed.

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-1), at least a first advance effect and a second advance effect are provided as advance effects relating to the change display of the identification information. There are cases where either one of the second announcement effects is executed, and cases where both the first announcement effect and the second announcement effect are executed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the execution mode of the notice effect during the variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1),
The notice effect performing means may execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect for a predetermined period, respectively.
When performing both the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the fluctuation display of the identification information, after starting one notice effect of the first notice effect and the second notice effect, A gaming machine characterized in that during the execution of one notice effect, the other notice effect is started.

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-2), the first advance effect and the second advance effect can be respectively executed for a predetermined period, and the first advance effect and the second advance effect are displayed during the change display of the identification information. When performing both of the effects, after starting one of the first and second notice effects, the other notice effect is started during the execution of the one notice effect. I have. As a result, the execution times of the first notice effect and the second notice effect overlap, and each notice effect is executed at the same time, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest to these notice effects. Become.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of the above (2-2),
A gaming machine, wherein the second notice effect ends earlier than the first notice effect.

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-3), when both the first advance effect and the second advance effect are executed during the change display of the identification information, the second advance effect is performed earlier than the first advance effect. It is to end. As a result, for the player, it is possible to distinguish between the first preview production and the second preview production depending on the end of the preview production, and it is possible to attract the player's interest to each preview production. Become.

(2-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-3),
The first notice effect and the second notice effect indicate that the display result of the variable display of the identification information may be a specific display result,
When both the first advance notice effect and the second advance effect are executed during the fluctuation display of the identification information, the possibility indicated by the first notice effect and the possibility implied by the second notice effect A gaming machine characterized in that:

  In the gaming machine of (2-4), the first advance notice effect and the second advance effect indicate the possibility (reliability) that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result. In a case where both the first advance production and the second advance production are performed during the change display of the identification information, the reliability indicated by the first advance production and the reliability proposed by the second advance production are different. Has become. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to each of the announcement effects performed during the variable display of the identification information.

(2-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-4),
A notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of notice effect patterns,
When the notice effect performing means executes a notice effect, a notice effect pattern selecting means for selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed from the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means; Prepared,
The notice effect performing means executes the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means,
The notice effect pattern selecting means, when the notice effect execution means executes both the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the change display of the identification information, the notice effect pattern of the first notice effect. A gaming machine, wherein a selection is made and a notice effect pattern of the second notice effect is selected based on the selected notice effect pattern.

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-5), at the time of execution of the notice effect, the effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means, and the selected effect pattern is selected. The announcement effect is executed based on the announcement effect pattern. Then, when both the first advance production and the second advance production are performed during the change display of the identification information, the advance production effect pattern of the first advance production is selected and the advance production effect pattern of the selected first advance production is selected. On the basis of this, the announcement effect pattern of the second announcement effect is selected. This makes it possible to make the respective announcement effect patterns appropriate when both the first advance effect and the second advance effect are performed during the variable display of the identification information.

(2-6) In the gaming machine of the above (2-5),
The specific announcement effect patterns among the announcement effect patterns stored in the announcement effect pattern storage means include a pattern corresponding to the first advance effect and a pattern corresponding to the second advance effect. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-6), a specific notice effect pattern among the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means includes a pattern corresponding to the first notice effect and a pattern corresponding to the second notice effect. Are provided. For this reason, a specific announcement effect pattern may be executed as a first announcement effect or may be executed as a second announcement effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notice effect performed during the variable display of the identification information.

(2-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-6),
The gaming machine, wherein the first notice effect and the second notice effect are notice effects that can be executed during a change display of the identification information and before a predetermined period elapses from the start of the change display. .

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-7), the first advance effect and the second advance effect are the advance effect that can be executed before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display during the change display of the identification information. Has become. This makes it possible to improve the interest at the beginning of the variable display.

(3-1) Variation display of identification information is performed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined profit can be given to a player based on a display result of the variation display of the identification information becoming a specific display result. A gaming machine that can execute a special game,
A notice effect performing means capable of executing a notice effect on the variable display of the identification information,
The notice effect has at least a notice effect of a specific notice type composed of a plurality of notice effects,
The notice effect performing means is capable of executing two or more notice effects of the specific notice type during the change display of the identification information and before a predetermined period elapses from the start of the change display,
A gaming machine, wherein the two or more notice effects are executed at the same time.

  In the gaming machine of (3-1) above, at least a notice effect of a specific notice type composed of a plurality of notice effects is provided as a notice effect relating to the change display of the identification information. Until a predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display, two or more advance effects of the specific advance type can be executed, and each advance effect may be executed at the same time. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to two or more notice productions of the specific notice type that are executed at the same time at the beginning of the variable display, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game. .

  In addition, the "simultaneous period" of "the two or more advance productions may be executed at the same time" means that a part or the whole of the execution time of each of the two or more advance productions overlaps or that one advance production , The execution period of another announcement effect falls within the execution period, and the execution times of the two or more announcement effects overlap each other.

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1),
The notice effect performing means is configured to execute the two or more notice effects of the specific notice type during the change display of the identification information and before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the change display. A gaming machine characterized in that notice effects can be started at different times.

  In the gaming machine of (3-2), when two or more notice effects of the specific notice type are executed during the change display of the identification information and before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the change display, the second The above announcements can be started at different times. Thus, it is possible to have a variation in the start time of two or more advance productions of the specific advance type during the variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to attract the player's interest to each advance production.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2),
When the two or more advance effects are performed at the same time, any of the advance effects ends before the other advance effects.

  In the gaming machine of (3-3), when two or more advance effects of the specific advance type are executed at the same time, one of the advance effects ends before the other advance effects. . As a result, it is possible to make the end of each of the two or more preview effects executed at the same time different so as to attract the player's interest in the preview effect.

(3-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (3-1) to (3-3),
The notice effect of the specific notice type suggests that the display result of the variable display of the identification information may be the specific display result,
When the two or more notice effects are executed at the same time, the possibility indicated by each notice effect is different.

  In the gaming machine of (3-4), the notice effect of the specific notice type suggests the possibility (reliability) that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result, and the identification information When two or more preview effects of the specific preview type are executed at the same time during the fluctuation display of the above, the reliability indicated by each preview effect is different. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to each of the announcement effects performed during the variable display of the identification information.

(3-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3-1) to (3-4),
The notice effect is a notice effect different from the specific notice type, and there is a notice effect of another notice type composed of a plurality of notice effects,
The notice effect performing means is configured to perform one notice effect of the specific notice type and one of the other notice types during the change display of the identification information and before a predetermined period elapses from the start of the change display. It is possible to perform two or more announcements,
A gaming machine, characterized in that one announcement effect of the specific announcement type and one or more announcement effects of the other announcement type may be executed at the same time.

  In the gaming machine of the above (3-5), a notice effect different from the specific notice type and a notice effect of another notice type composed of a plurality of notice effects is provided as the notice effect, and the fluctuation display of the identification information is provided. During the period before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display, one notice effect of the specific notice type and one or more notice effects of the other notice types can be executed, and the specific notice type 1 and two or more notice effects of other notice types may be executed at the same time. For this reason, at the beginning of the variable display, not only two or more notice effects of the specific notice type (notice effects between the specific notice types) can be executed at the same time, but also the notice effect of the specific notice type and another notice type. Announcement effect can be executed at the same time. This makes it possible to diversify the execution mode of the notice effect at the beginning of the variable display.

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Claims (7)

A variation display of identification information is performed based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a special game that can provide a predetermined profit to a player is executable based on a display result of the variation display of the identification information being a specific display result. Gaming machine,
A notice effect performing means capable of executing a notice effect on the variable display of the identification information,
As the notice effect, at least a first notice effect and a second notice effect,
The notice effect performing means executes the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the change display of the identification information, and the first notice effect during the change display of the identification information. A gaming machine, wherein both of the second notice effects are executed. The notice effect performing means may execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect for a predetermined period, respectively.
When performing both the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the fluctuation display of the identification information, after starting one notice effect of the first notice effect and the second notice effect, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the other notice effect is started during the execution period of one notice effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second notice effect ends before the first notice effect. The first notice effect and the second notice effect indicate that the display result of the variable display of the identification information may be a specific display result,
When both the first advance notice effect and the second advance effect are executed during the fluctuation display of the identification information, the possibility indicated by the first notice effect and the possibility implied by the second notice effect The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein A notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of notice effect patterns,
When the notice effect performing means executes a notice effect, a notice effect pattern selecting means for selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed from the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means; Prepared,
The notice effect performing means executes the notice effect based on the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means,
The notice effect pattern selecting means, when the notice effect execution means executes both the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the change display of the identification information, the notice effect pattern of the first notice effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a selection is made, and a notice effect pattern of the second notice effect is selected based on the selected notice effect pattern. The specific announcement effect patterns among the announcement effect patterns stored in the announcement effect pattern storage means include a pattern corresponding to the first advance effect and a pattern corresponding to the second advance effect. The gaming machine according to claim 5. The first announcement effect and the second announcement effect are announcement effects that can be executed during a change display of the identification information and before a predetermined period elapses from the start of the change display. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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